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WEST SIDE FLATS MASTER PLAN AND
DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
WHEREAS, the West Side Flats, a 45-acre area bounded by the Mississippi River, Robert Street, Plato
Boulevard and Wabasha Street, hold great promise to be transformed from mostly underutilized and vacant
land to a thriving mixed-use urban village connected to both the Mississippi River and the rest of the West
Side neighborhood;and
WHEREAS, for several yeazs the community, City, Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center, Saint Paul
Riverfront Corporation and various other partners have collaborated on expressing, refining and
implementing the vision of a new urban village on the Flats, through the preparation of the Saint Paul on the
Mississippi Development Framework, the West Side Flats Development Strategy and the West Side Flats
Conceptual Master Plan;and
WHEREAS, the West Side Flats Master Plan and Development Guidelines was prepazed by HGA, Inc. for
the Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center and the Department of Planning and Economic Development,
wi�h the assistance of tha West Side Citizens Organization, Neighborhood Development Alliance, Riverview
Economic Development Association, Saint Paul Riverfront Corporation and the master developer for the
West Side Flats; and
WHEREAS, the Master Plan illustrates how the vision shared by these groups and laid out in the Saint Paul
on the Mississippi Development Framework, West Side Flats Development Strategy and West Side Flats
Conceptual Master Plan should be unplemented at the neighborhood, block and building scale; and
WHEREAS, the Master Plan is intended for use by developers, community-based organizations, City
deparhnents and agencies, architects, landscape architects, engineers, residents and business owners as they
design both private development and public improvements on the West Side Flats; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Pianning Commission released the Master Plan for a 30-day public comment
period and held a public hearing on November 2, 2001, at which all interested persons were heard; and
WHEREAS, the Plauning Commission found the West Side Flats Master Plan and Development Guidelines
consistent with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and the Saint Paul on the Mississippi Development
Framework, and
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WFIEREAS, the Plamiing Commission has recommended that:
1. the YVest Side Flats Master Plan and Development Guidelines be adopted by the City Council
as the official master plan for the West Side Flats (bounded by the Mississippi River, Robert
Street, Plato Boulevazd and Wabasha Street); and
2. compliance with the Master PZan be required for all nnprovements in the neighborhood,
including both private development and public space; and
3. the Notes on pages 53-56 (Blocks 16-19) be amended to add language that supports the
inclusion of broader-mazket commercial uses in the buildings facing Wabasha Street as a way to
invigorate Wabasha Street, meet greater West Side/city-wide/regional market demand, and
improve Wabasha as a connecting spine between downtown, the river&ont and the West Side;
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4. while there is room for flexibility in unplementing the standards in the Master Plan, the
proposed building heights be adhered to exactly as they are stated; and
5. variations from what is recommended in the Master Plan (other than building height) be
reviewed against the myriad of goals that collectively define the new West Side Flats Urban
Village; and
6. while the railroad tracks are still in place, adequate right-of-way be provided along the railroad
corridor to allow for a pedestrian/bicycle path adjacent to the tracks; and
7. reasonable efforts be made to accommodate existing businesses on the Flats; and
8. staff from the Department of Planning and Economic Development and the Saint Paul on the
Mississippi Design Center work with affected developers, City staff and community
organizations to implement the West Side Flats Master Plan ancl Development Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on December 19, 2001, notice of which was published in
the Saint Paul Pioneer Press on December 7, 2001 and at which all interested persons were heard; and
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Development Guidelines is intended to facilitate implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, the Saint Pkul
on the Mississippi Development Framework and the West Side Flats Development Strategy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the West Side
Flats Master Plan and Development Guidelines for the West Side Flats (bounded by the Mississippi River,
Robert Street, Plato Boulevard and Wabasha Street), with the following amendment:
1. adding language to the Notes on pages 53-56 (Blocks 16-19) that supports the inclusion of
broader-market commercial uses in the buildings facing Wabasha Street as a way to invigorate
Wabasha Sireet, meet greater West Side/city-wide/regional market demand, and improve
Wabasha as a connecting spine between downtown, the riverfront and the West Side; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that compliance with the Master Plan shall be required for all
improvements in the neighborhood, including both private development and public space�esnee'rnHy�
, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that variations from what is recommended in the Master Plan �
�::'_�«=� be reviewed against the myriad of goals that collectively define the new West Side Flats
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Urban Village; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, while the railroad tracks are still in place, an attempt shall be made to
secure adequate right-of-way along the railroad corridor to allow for a pedestrian/bicycle path adjacent to the
tracks; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that reasonable efforts shall be made to accommodate e�cisting businesses
on the Flats; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that staff from the Department of Plamiiug and Economic Development and
the Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center shall continue to work with affected developers, City staff
and community organizarions to implement the West Side Flats Master Plan and bevelopment Cruidelines.
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INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTIJNTI'Y (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
The West Side Flats Master Plan and Development Guidelines show how to apply, at the neighborhood, block and
building scale, the urban design principles, goals and objectives of the Saint Paul on the Mississippi Development
Framework, the West Side Flats Development Strategy and the West Side Flats Conceptual Master Plan. The
document will be used by developers, architects, landscape architects, engineers, City staff; community
organizations and the Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center to guide the design of private development and
public spaces on the West Side Flats. The City Council is being asked to adopt the document as the official master
plan for the 45-acre West Side Flats azea, bounded by the Mississippi River, Plato Boulevazd, Robert Street and
Wabasha Street.
ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED:
Private development and public improvements will be built within a comprehensive master plan for the new
mixed-use urban village, and sustainable design principles will be followed. The City's development partners,
especially developers, will be clear about what is expected for the design, scale, height and mix of uses on the
Flats.
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DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED:
None.
DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED:
New development on the Flats will not reflect the Development Framework or the requirements of the IIRE1's
development agreement with JLT Group (the designated master developer).
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CITY OF SA1NI' PAUL
Nona Co[eman, Mayor
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
November 19. 2001
390 City HaA
IS West%Ilogg Boulevard
Smrzt Paul, MN SSIO2
Council President Dan Bostrom and Members of the City Council
Mayor Norm Coleman
SUBJECT: West Side Flats Master Plan and Development Guidelines
Telephane: 65Z-266-SSZO
Facsimile: 651-22&85Z3
I am forwarding for your consideration the Planning Commission's recommendations on the
West Side Flats Master Plan and Development Guidelines. I generally support the Planning
Commission's recommendations, and urge the City Council to adopt the document for this
exciting new urban village on the West Side Flats.
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DEPART'MENT OF PLANNING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Brian 55veeney, D'uector
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Co[eman, Mayor
25 West Fnunh SYreet
SaintPaul MNSSIO2
DATE: November 16, 2001
TO: Mayor Coleman and Members of the City Council
FROM: Lany Soderhoyxf!Plauning Admuustrator
SUBJECT: West Side Flats Master Plan and Development Cruidelines
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Telephane: 651-2666565
Farsiniile: 651-228-326I
I am pleased to transmit the Planning Commission's recommendations on the West Side Flats
Master Plan and Development Guidelines (attached).
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The West Side Flats (a 45-acre area bordered by Wabasha Street, Plato Boulevard, Robert Street
and the Mississippi River) hold great promise to be transformed, complementing the greater
West Side neighborhood and reconnecting it to the Mississippi River. A mix of residential,
commercial, entertainment and recreational uses will fill this "hole in the urban fabric" and
revitalize this long-neglected section ofthe Mississippi riverfront.
The West Side Flats Master Plan and Development Guidelines document was prepared through a
collaboration of the West Side Citizens Organization (WSCO), the Neighborhood Development
Alliance (NeDA), the Riverview Economic Development Association (REDA), the Saint Paul
Riverfront Corporation, the Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center, the City of Saint Paul
(PED, Pazks and Public Works), and representa6ves of JLT Group, the designated master
developer for the Flats. It illustrates how the vision shared by these entifies - and laid out in the
Saint Paul on the Mississippi Development Framework, West Side Flats Development Strategy
and West Side Flats Conceptual Master Plan - should be implemented at the neighborhood,
block, parcel and building scale. Its purpose is to guide the design of public spaces and private
development throughout the new West Side Flats urban village.
In 2000, HGA, Inc. was hired by the Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center and PED to
assist City staff, community representatives and the master developer in preparing a master plan
and specific development guidelines for the new neighborhood. Over the course of almost one
yeaz, this team worked together on specifications for the new neighborhood, including street
design; block dimensions, building placement and land use; building massing, height and
setbacks; architectural fearixres; stormwater management; and landscape elements. The result,
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the West Side Flats Master Plan and Development Cruidelines, is a workbook of sorts, intended
for use by developers, community-based organizations, City departments and agencies,
azchitects, landscape azchitects, engineers, residents and business owners as they design both
private development and pubiic unprovements on the West Side Flats.
THE MASTER PLAN
The West Side Flats Master Plan and Development Guidelines bring together the environment,
economy and community to create a balanced, sustainable neighborhood. Each of the ten
principles of the Development Framework has been carefully followed to emphasize the
environmental context, urban structure, movetnent of people and cars, and a prominent public
realm. The document has two parts: the master plan and development guidelines.
T'he Master Plan contains the following elements:
1. Thoroughfare Plan - the system of connected streets that will be built in the new
neighborhood. Each street is coded by type (e.g. residential, commercial, paved lane,
boulevard).
2. Regulating Plan - the street and block pattern for the new neighborhood. The historic
street network provides the basis for the new street and block system.
3. Buildable Area - the area of each block that is available for development according to the
Urban Standards.
4. Building Type - the location and placement of a range of building types. Vaziety is
planned through the use of different building heights, multiple building types and various
responses to the Regulating Plan.
5. Parking Plan - how pazking is accommodated, both on- and off-street. Most pazking is
either underground or on-street.
6. Stormwater Management Plan - the location of stormwater ponds, surface water flows
and storxnwater conveyance.
Public Rea1m - the location and design of all places held in common, ittcluding the
riverfront esplanade, neighborhood pazks, a proposed linear greenway and streets.
Illustrated Plan - the compilation of all the above, bringing all the "layers" together into
one plan.
The Development Guidelines describe the desired built forxn of the neighborhood, and include:
L Thoroughfaze Standards - guiding the rights-of-way of neighborhood streets and
providing dimensions for moving lanes, pazking, planting and sidewalk widths.
2. Block Standazds - inciuding specifications for each block, such as area, use, building
type, and building height and general massing.
3. Urban Standards - guiding the use, placement height, bulk and massing of buildings on
individual blocks and lots.
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4. Architectural Standards - providing general information about the desired character (not
architectural style) of individual buildings.
5. Landscape Standazds - addressing the form and construction of azeas between buildings,
including plant material, tree species, signage, lighting and paving materials.
6. Sustainable Design Strategies - ensuring that development is ecologically-, economically-
and ethically-responsible.
HOW THE MASTER PLAN WILL BE USED
As noted above, the West Side Flats Master Plan and Development Guidelines is intended for
use by developers, community-based organizations, City departments and agencies, azchitects,
landscape azchitects, engineers, residents and business owners as they design private
development and public improvements on the West Side Flats. The Commission recommends
that the document be adopted by the City Council as the official master plan for the West Side
Flats, and that compliance with it be required for the design of private development and pubiic
spaces. For example, City-regulated activities such as design of public infrasriucture (streets,
stormwater management azeas and parks), site plan review, development agreements and public
financing wouid require compliance with the Master Plan. Beyond these activiries, community
groups (such as WSCO, REDA and NeDA) and the Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center
would base their review of development proposals on compliance with the document. Basically,
the West Side FZats Master Plan and Development Guidelines would be the guidebook for all
improvements in the neighborhood, and City staff, private developers and community
organizations would be required to comply with it as they assume their various roles.
PLANNING COMMISSION DELIBERATION
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the West Side Flats Master Plan and
Development Guidelines on November 2, 2001, at the end of a 30-day comment period. Six key
issues were raised:
1. Level of fle�bility in interpreting and implementing the Plan.
Two respondents asked that the document allow far some flexibility in interpretation.
The Commission believes that flexibility is reasonable, to an extent. As with so many
other downtown and riverfront planning/design documents that do not fit into previously-
standard definitions of "plans," the West Side Flats Master Plan and Development
Guidelines is a unique document. It is intended to be used as a workbook to guide the
design, placement, configuration and density of public space, streets and buildings.
While the vision, guidelines and standards are well-reseazched and supported by previous
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planning and visioning efforts on the West Side, it is still a master plan, and cannot
anticipate every unique circumstance that will arise as implementation occurs. Therefore,
fle�bility will need to be used in site-specific applications of the plan elements and
development guidelines. The one area where the Commission feels development should
not be aliowed to vary from what the Mastes Plan says is buildine heieht. The
Commission believes that the building heights should be adhered to exacfly as they are
proposed. Other variations from what is recommended in the Master Plan should be
reviewed against the myriad of goals that collectively define the new West Side Flats
Urban Village.
2. Penetrability of the Flats and connectedness to the rest of the West Side.
Two specific issues were raised: 1) building heights and 2) pedestrian connections
between the West Side and the river through the Flats.
In terms of building heights, the Commission received comments asking for both lower
and taller heights close to the river. From north to south, the Master Plan recommends
maximum heights of 3-4 stories at the river's edge, 5-6 stories at Fillmore, 3-4 stories
south of Fillmore in the interior of the neighborhood, and 3-5 stories at RobertlPlato and
Wabasha/Plato. The concern raised by WSCO is that 6-story buildings along Fillmore
will form a physical and visual barrier between the riverfront and the rest of the West
Side. WSCO recommends masimum building heights of 4 stories along Fillmore (and
the concomitant removal of commercial uses along Fillmore, which WSCO believes
makes lower heights feasible), and general heights of 3-4 stories throughout the Flats.
KKE Architects, on behalf of JLT Group, are hoping to conshuct 6-story buildings at
both the river's edge and along Fillmore.
The Commission recommends no change. The heights proposed in the Master Plan are
a good compromise between the need to preserve views of and access to the river, and the
desire to accommodate a reasonable level of urban development. Variery in building
heights throughout the neighborhood is important to maintain diversity in building type,
visual interest and market diversity. The Master Plan strongly supports the retention of
views to and from the river, and the OS-2 regulations require substantial view analyses
for buiIdings taller than 50 feet. As noted above, final building heights should be exactly
as proposed in the Master Plan.
In terms of pedestrian connections through the Flats, WSCO is recommending that the
rail corridor, which is proposed to be converted to a pedestrian/bicycle corridor after the
railroad is removed, be widened to accommodate both rail and a pedestrian/bicycle trail.
With the uncertainty surrounding when the rail tracks will go away, WSCO would like to
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not have to wait until they are removed before putting the green connection in place.
WSCO suggested doubling the width of the corridor, but was not sure what width the
railroad would require in order to adequately sepazate trains from pedestdans and
bicyclists. The wider corridor could also be used for stormwater management.
The Commission agrees that conversion of the rail corridor to a green/pedestrian/bicycle
spine is a crucial step fowazds reconnecting the West Side to fhe Mississippi River, and
the Master Plan is supportive of this happening as soon as possible. In the interim, the
Commission agrees with trying to accommodate a pedestrian/Uicycle path along side the
tracks. This may be possible to do within the existing railroad right-of-way, thereby not
having to widen the corridor and create a barrier between the east and west portions of the
neighborhood.
3. Designation of Fillmore as the Flats' Main Street.
The Riverview Economic Development Association (REDA) is concerned about the
planned commercial uses on Fillmore Street, and the designation of Fillmore Street as the
Flats' Main Street. Instead, REDA (and WSCO) suggest that Wabasha Street be the
primary commercial comdor on the Flats, to be consistent with the efforts of REDA to
revitalize District del Sol and to fortify Wabasha Street as a main connection between
"downtown's Main StreeY' and the West Side. REDA suggested retail nodes at
Wabasha/Plato and Wabasha/Fillmore, as well as regional amaction retail along the river.
The Commission agrees that commercial uses should be accommodated a7ong Wabasha
Street, for the very reasons REDA states. However, the Commission also believes that
there is a market niche for commercial uses on Fillmore that will not compete with those
appropriately located on Wabasha. With the prospect of nearly 2000 new residents on
this portion of the Flats, there will be a need for sma11 neighborhood service and retail
establislunents that are more pedestrian-oriented in chazacter, and these are appropriataly
tocated on Fillmore. Crreater West Side/city/regional draws are Iikely to locate along
Wabasha, where automobile access is easier. Nodes at Wabasha/Fillmore and
Wabasha/Plato make good planning and economic sense. Regional attraction retail is
planned along the river and is supported in the Master Plan.
4. The City's commitment to providing affordable housing on the Flats.
WSCO's letter asked that the Ciry's commitment to affordable housing be stated in the
Master Plan. While the Master Plan's mention of the need to provide housing for people
of all income levels was applauded, it was requested that the minimum commitment to
affordable housing exceed the City's current policy of 20%, and that affordable units be
built in a11 phases of housing production.
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A key underlying principle of the Master Plan is the provision of a range of housing
types, sizes and prices throughout the new neighborhood. The City's policy to provide at
least 20% of units at affordable levels is cleazly stated in the City's Housing Plan; any
development on the Flats would be required to comply with this policy and may exceed
the 20% minunuxn. The Commission agrees wholeheartedly that all phases should
provide affordable housing units. Integrating afFordable units with market-rate units is
key to creating a tnily inclusive, livable community.
5. The impact of the Master Plan on the Llewellyn facilities.
Llewellyn is concerned that, while the Master Plan retains the original bottling plant
building that is currently part of their facilities, the existing addition to the east and the
parking lot to the north are removed in the full build-out plan.
The Commission is concerned about the Plan's potential impact on Llewellyn, but it is
also concerned about the impact of redevelopment on other existing businesses on the
Flats. The Commission feels the Master Plan should state that reasonable efforts should
be made to accommodate existing businesses within the Flats, either in their current
configuration and location or somewhere else within the Flats.
6. The number of units and level of density being recommended for the Flats.
Two references were made to this issue, both in terms of the number of proposed units
and the impact this may have on the redevelopment of other sites on the West Side. The
letter from WSCO states that 900 units, the nuxnber of new units committed to in the
Development Agreement, is more consistent with the neighborhood's goal than the 1300
units the Master Plan proposes. A related concern is that 1300 units on the Flats will
overconcentrate density and development, require a longer build-out period
and more city subsidy, and preclude redevelopment of underutilized and vacant parcels
throughout the rest of the West Side.
In reality, the final number of housing units within the Flats urban village is likely to be
somewhere between 900 and 1300. The Commission believes that 1300 units is
appropriate for this urban infill site, and a gross density of 33 units per acre (at 1300
housing units) is perfecfly in keeping with the concept of a mixed-use urban village. The
Commission fiirther believes that the West Side Flats site will not directly compete for
investment dollars with other infill sites in the neighborhood, and that the market for
redevelopmettt is large enough to respond to a variety of sites throughout the
neighborhood. The type, scale and density of new housing on a 45-acre redevelopment
site is likely to be quite different from the type of development that will be attracted to
smaller, scattered infill sites tl�roughout the neighborhood.
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PLANNING COMNIISSION RECOMIV�NDATION
Based on this testimony, and the Plaiuvng Comnussion's careful consideration of the West Side
Flats Master Plan and DeveZopment Guidelines and the goals for the West Side Flats Urban
Village, the P1atuLing Commission recommends that:
1. the West Side Flats Master Plan and Development Guidelines be adopted by the City
Council as the official master plan for the West Side Flats (bounded by the Mississippi
River, Robert Street, Plato Boulevard and Wabasha Street); and
2. compliance with the Master Plan be required for a11 improvements in the neighborhood,
including both private development and public space; and
3, the Notes on pages 53-56 ($locks 16-19) be amended to add language that supports the
inclusion of broader-mazket commercial uses in the buildings facing Wabasha Street as a
way to invigorate Wabasha Street, meet greater West Side/city-wide/regional market
demand, and improve Wabasha as a connecting spine between downtown, the riverfront
and the West Side; and
4. while there is room for flexibility in nnplementing the standazds in the Master Plan, the
proposed building heights be adhered to exactly as they are stated; and
5. vaziations from what is recommended in the Master Plan (other than building height) be
reviewed against the myriad of goals that collectively define the new West Side Flats
Urban Village; and
6. while the railroad tracks are still in place, adequate right-of-way be provided along the
railroad conidor to allow for a pedestrian/bicycle path adjacent to the tracks; and
7. reasonable efforts be made to accommodate existing businesses on the Flats; and
8. staff from the Department of Planning and Economic Development and the Saint Paul on
the Mississippi Design Center work with affected developers, City staff and community
organizations to implement the Master Plan.
Please forward the West Side Flats Master Plan and Development Guidelines, along with the
Planning Commission's recommendations, to the City Council/FIRA for its final adoption. A
public hearing has been scheduled before the City Council on December 5, 2001.
Thank you.
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The West Side Flats (a 4S-acre azea bordered by Wabasha Street, Plato Boulevazd,
Robert Stteet and the Mississippi River) provide a unique opportunity. While the
azea has suffered from disenvestment over the last several decades and is currently the
location of several acres ofvacant land, the Flats hold great promise to be transformed
in a way khat will complernent the greater West Side area and �econnect it to the
Pvtississippi River. A mix of residential, commercial, entertainment and recreational
uses will fill thi� "hole in the urban fabric" and revitalize this long-neglected section
of the Mississippi Riverfront.
The LY/est Side Flats MarterPlan and Development GuideGnes aze rooted in strong,
deeply-held visions shazed by the lazger West Side community and the Cityas awhole,
includingtheSaintPauloRtheMirsissippiDevelopmentFramewor&, iPestSideFlats
Development Stratrgy and iP/est Side Flats Conceptual Master Plan. Each of these
documents further refines the overazching vision ofa city ofneighborhoods conneded
to the Mississippi River, and sets the stage fnr the specific guidelines and standards of
the [Y/estSfdeFlatsMasurPlan.
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i � Development Guidelines �
j The Development Guidelines aze composed of a vaziety of standards that dcscribe the desired built fnrm of the aeighborhood. "I'hry
include: Thoroug6£aze Standards, Block Shandazds, Ucban Standacds, Architectural Standards and Landscape Standazds. Thocoughfaze
Standazds guide the rights-of-way of neighborhood streets and pzovide dimensions foc moving lanes, pazking, planting and pedestrian
syste¢u. BlockStandards includespecifrcationsabouteach block, such as azea, use and buitding type. Urban Standards detexmine the place-
ment of buiidings on individual (ots and blocks. Arclutectural Standazds provide general information about the desued chazactec of
� individual6uildings.IandscapeStandazdssuggestplantmaterial,treespeciesandguidanceforsignage,lighringaadpavingmaterials.
Thoroughfare Standards
Block Standards
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munity-basedoigan'vatious, Citydepattmentsaadageades.uchitects,
landscape arc6itects raidents and business ownas to guide the design
ofboth private devdopment andpublic improvemmtt on the West Side
F1ats• In some cases, thae may be a focmal City role in the vse of the
MuterPlao (e.g. site plan review development agreements, public
6nancing),wherecompliancewith theguiddiaesandstandacdsmaybe
requiced.5nothei�ases, the reviewmaybemore informal,suchuwhea
P�P�rye devekpe�s wnferwith the Wat Side Citizeos O�gan'vation
m the Saint Pau! oa theMiaitsippi Desiga Ceatu ta receeve fxdback
guide new dwe(opment so drat it is wnsisterst with Ne communiry's
vision ofhowbest m`comptete'the West Sida
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Urban Standards
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i. Uses oP buildings should be as
shown here. The oniy permitted
use above the first story is
residential.
2. Maximum buildingheightshould
be as desfgnated 6y the Block
Standards.
3. Each building's first story should
nat exceed 14 Peet irt height, the
second story shauld not exceed
12 feet in height, and all add'Rional
floors shoultl not exceed 10 feet
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Preparedforthe �
SAINT PAUL ON THE MISSISSIPPi DESIGN CENTER i
in conjunction w'rfh the �
SAINT PAULDEPARTMENT QF PLANNtNGAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ;
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SAtNT PAUL RtVERFRONTCORPORATiON �
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NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE {
WEST SIDE CITIZENS ORGANtZATtON
RIVERVIEW ECONOMIC DEYEIOPMENT ASSOCIATION �
OPUS ARCHITECTS AND EN6lNEERS, iNC. �
HKEARCHlTECTS,INC. ;
Prepared by �
HAMMEL, GREEN AND ABRAHAMSON, INC. ,
Contact LucyThompson
City of Saint Paul, Department of
Planning and Economic Development
1300 City Hali Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paui, MN 551
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ArchitecWral Standards
' Master Pian
The i�est Side Flan Masur Plan seeks to
tieate a balanced, susYainable place that
incoxporates the environment, the economy
and the community into a riverfront
neighborhood. Each of the ten principles of
the Development Fiamework has been
carefiilly followed to emphasize the environ-
mental context, ucbanstrvchire, movement of
people and cazs, and a prominent public iealm.
The i7�estSide FlaaMaszer Plan was prepazed
through a collaboration of the West Side
Oiganization, the NeighboThood Develop-
ment tllliance, the Riverview Economic
Development Association, the Saint Paul
Riverkont Corporation, the Saint Paulon the
Mississippi Design Center, the City of Saint
Paul and representatives of JLT Group, the
designated master developer for the Flats. It
illustrates how the vision shazed by these
entities — and laid out in the Saint Paud on
tAeMissirsippiDevelopmentPramework, W/m
SicleFlanDevelopmentStrategyand W/estSide
Flau Canceptual Master Plan — should be
unplemented at the neighborhood, block,
pazcel and buIlding scale.
The Master Plan exhibits the notion of
`urban village' in several ways:
It is a tcue mixed-use neighborhood, patterned
afte� many viable Saint Pau1 modeLs.
Itisdecidedtypartofa lacgerwhole: thegeater West
Side neighborhoodand thegreat river cocridor.
It plues at the forefront of its physica( design a
prominent public reaim of the river esplanade,
green streets and neighborhood- scale parks and
open spaces.
It is based on the historic pattern of streets and
infrastructure that in an earlier tune supported
peoplewho lived andworked in this azea, and that
integrates newdevelopmentwith acisting neigh-
borhood fabric.
Four major physical features that are
key to the plan:
i. Theprominentpub�icrealmofriveresplanade,
green streets (that are multi-use and con-
nected), and pub(ic parks and open spaces.
z. The greater river environment that requires
sensitive management of stormwater runoff
and encouragesthe use oEindigenous plants
and materials.
3. A wide variery and mix of uses not only in the
neighborhood butwithin theverticaLenvelope
of the buildings,
4. A sensitive relationship to the greater river
ewlogyand blufflands.
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i Development Guidelines
The Development Guidelines aze composed of a vaziety of standazds that desciibe the des'ued built Form of the neighborhood. They
include: Thoroughfaze Staadards, Block Staadazds, Urban Standazds, Arclutectucal Standards and Iandscape Staadazds. Thoroughfaze
Staadards guide the righLs-of-way of neighborhood sKeets and provide dimensions for moving lanes, parking, plantivg and pedestrian
systems. Bl«kStandazds iadude specifications about each block, such as area, use and building type. Ucban Standards determine the place-
ment of buildings on individual lots and blocks. Architectural Standards provide genecal information about the desued character of
individua16ui1dings.LaadscapeStandardssuggestplaatmaterial,izeespeciaaadguidanceforsia �e,lightingandpavingmaterials.
Thoroughfare Standards
Block Standards
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munity-basedotganizaflons, Citydepaztmeatsandagencia,azchitects,
landsrape azchitecta, residents and business owneis to guide the design
oflwth privatedevetopmentandpublic improvanentson the WestSide
Flats. In some caces, there may be a formal City role in t6e use of the
MasterPlan (e.g. site plan ieview, development agceements, public
financin�, where compliattce with the guidelines and standazds may be
required.In othercues, the ceviewmaybemore informal,suchas when
prospective devdope�s conferwith the West Side Citizens Oigani�ation
or the Saint Paul on the MississiQpi Design Center to ceceive feedback
or assistance on a pazticulaz proposat. In any event, the tl�atSide Fluu
MamrPlmt and DroehpmentGuidelinashoutd be used to inform and
guide new development so that it is consistent with the community's
visioa of how 6ak tA ° comptete ° the WatSide.
Preparedforthe
SAINT PAUI ON THE MISSISSIPPI DESIGN CENTER
In conjunction with the
SAINT PAUL DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
And
SAINT PAUL RIVERfRONT CORPORATION
And the
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE
WEST SI6E CtTiZENS ORGANIZAT{ON
RIVERVIEVJ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
OPUS ARCHITECTS AND ENG4NEERS, INC.
KKEARCHITECTS, WC.
Prepared by
HAMMEL, GREEN AND ABRAHAMSON, INC.
Contact LucyThompson
City of Saint Paul, Departmentof
Planningand Economic D�velopment
1300 City Hal! Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
651-266-6578
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The West Side Flats (a 45-acce azea bordered by Wabasha Street, Plato Boulevazd,
Robert Street and the Mississippi River) provide a unique opportunity. While the
azea has sufFered £rom disinvestment over the lastseveral decades and is cunendy the
location ofseveral acres ofvacant land, the Flats hold great promise to be transformed
in a way that will complemeat the gceater West Side azea and rernanect it to the
Mississippi River. A mix of residential, commercial, entertainment and recreational
uses will fill this "hole in the urban fabric" and revitalize this long-negleded section
of the Mississippi Rivethont.
The iP�estSldePlaErMasterPlanartdDeveloPmerttGuidelinesazerootedinstrong,
deeply-held visions shared by theJarger West Side communityand the Cityas a whole,
includingtheSaintPaulo�theMirsissippiDevelopmerrtFrameworlc, SPestSideFlats
Developrnent Stratep and I�/ert Side Flatr Conceptual Master PJan. Each of these
documents further refines the overarching vision of a city ofneighborhoods wnnected
to the Mississippi River, and sets the stage for the specific guidelines and standazds of
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Prefac� ................................... 1
Part Q n� n9aster �lan ......................... 5
lA Development Conte�t . .. .. .. .... ... .... ..... .. .. 7
1B Market Piace .................................. 11
IC Master Pian ................................... 15
�'�r$ Tuvo Devetcapmerst Gaa6detir�es ............. 25
2A Thoroughfare Standards . . ... .... .. ... . .. ... .. .. 27
2B Block Standards ............................... 37
2C Urban Standards .............................. 59
2D Architectural Standards ......................... 67
2E Landscape Standards .......................... 75
PartThree,9�,aenc�ix ....................... �7
Ai Great River Graening Mitigation Language .. .. ... .. 88
A2 US Bank at West Side Flats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
A3 Acknowledgements ............................ 90
A4 Bibliography .................................. 91
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The West Side Flats (a 45-acre area bordered by Wabasha Street, Plato
Boulevard, Robert Street and the Mississippi River) provide a unique oppor-
tunity. While the area has suffered from disinvestment over the last several
decades and is currendy the location of several acres of vacant land, the Flats hold
great promise to be fransformed in a way that will rnmplemenY the greater West
Side azea and reconnect it to the Mississippi River. A mix of residential, commer-
cial, entertainment and recreational uses will fill this "hole in the urban fabric"
and revitalize this long-neglected section of the Mississippi Riverfront.
The West Side Flats MastuPlan and Development Guidelines are rooted in strong,
deeply-held visions shared by the lazger West Side community and the City as a
whole, including the Saint Paul on the Mississippi Development Ftamework,
West Side Flats Development Strategy and West Side Flats Conceptual Master
Plan. Each of these documents further refines the ovetarching vision of a city of
neighborhoods connected to the Mississippi River, and sets the stage for the
specific guidelines and standards of the West Side Flats Master Plan.
in the eariy 1900's, architect Benjamin
Thompson crea:ed a new vision for down-
town. Looking westward from the sacred
Native American mounds of Dayton's Biuff,
Thompsor. created a picture ±ha: showed
the promise of a city oucdoor room: a vailey
iwo miles wide and ten miles long planted
with trees, punctuatetl by arching bridges,
and once again a point cf g2thering for
reighborhoods. This concept of a Grez' R!ver
Park sets :he stage for rhe N✓est Side Flats
Master Flan.
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� Restr,re zrd estrblis� �he ��niaue ��rber
ecolcgy.
Ervest in tF.e p�]f c rezlm.
Broaden the rr,ix c:` ssu.
fmF•ova �cr.reaivity.
E�s�re :ha= 6uilangs sucp�r, broaCer
c ty b�.ici�g �rals.
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P=a�lice a ha3ancee ne�.4�c•k �or
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�es:er p�bP� sa`ery.
The SaintPau(on tfieMississippi DevelopmentFiamework, wmpletedin i997 a£ter twoyrvrs
ofextensive communityiaput, most dearlyeslablished the vision ofSaint Paul as adtyon both
sidu ofthe Mississippi River, where the riverjoins, rather than separates, neighborhoods. In
the Framework, the West Side is envisioned u a series oflinked urban villagu where people
live, work and play. Each village, ofwhich the West Side Flats is one, l�as a deazly-identified
focus, high-quality azchitecture andwell-designed public spaces. A diversityofhousing types
welcoma residents ofallages, incomes and Euuilytypes.Avibiantlocal economyis refleded in
businesses catering to neighborhood needs as well as community/regional mazkets. In this
vision, the Mississippi Rivec is an integralpart ofthe neighborhood, and thue aze opportuni-
ties to �perience it from a number of perspectives and vantage points. The Framework
envisions a"green azmature that comprises the banks of the Mississippi River, the �eened
bluffs, a wnvertedrailroad wmdorandaseries ofgreen mrridots alongthe north-southstreets
extending from the river to the bluffs. �thin this azmature, avarietyofpublic spacec, rdnging
from regional pazk to neighborhood green, aeate a finergrained g�een network actending
throughoutthe WestSide. Tne SaintPauion theMissis.sippiDevelopmentFiamewor&laid
out ten city-buildingprinciples, as well as goals and objectives in the azeas ofenvironmental
conteYt, urban structure, movement networks andpublic realm.
During preparation ofthe Frameroor&, the West Side Cifizens Organizafion (WSCO) con-
sulted community membe�s and developed four principles fnr riverfront development to
guide the revital'vation oFthe West Side Flats. The pcinciples aze based in the lustory of the
WestSideasagatheringplacetl�atwelcomesdiveisity. FulfillmentoftheWestSiderivec&ont
development principles will resuLt in the resurgence of the great gathering place that is the
MississippiRiver:
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Riverfront development shall be consistent with a community vision of pedestrian
corridors buffered from traffic that invite residents to enjoy affordable activities on the
riverfront in all seasons. Keyconcepts: pedestriancentered, year-round use, affordable.
�annocisdness
Riverfront development shall incorporate the character and culture of the West Side.
Projects must provide a clear and defnite connection with the aesthetics and spirit of
the existing neigh6orhood. In addftion, development should enhance transportation
and relational linkages between the West Side and other riverfront communities.
Keyconcepts: aesthetically consistentwith neighborhood character, developstranspor-
tation linkages, respects Wes[ Side culture.
Opportuniip
Riverfront development shall provide job and business opportunities for West Side
residents and community development opportunities for the neighborhood as a whole
through such projects as business incubators, youth development and educational
activities,andtheestahlishmentofacommunitytrustfund. Keyconcepts:supports
Iocal business development, offers viable emptoyment, provides reinvestment
resources.
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Riverfront development shall respect that the West Side is first and foremost a place
where people live, thereby protecting the residents' ability to peacefully enjoy their
homes and neighborhood. Keyconcepts: counters nuisance potential, maintains com-
munirysecurity, includesappropriate infrastructure development, enhances resources.
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In 1 999. � a follow-up to the Deve/opmentFrameworlc, a consortium ofpublic and private
paztneis (induding the Saint Paul Riverfront Cocporation, West Side Citizens Organ'vation,
City of Saint Paul, Capital City Partnership, Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center,
Riverview Economic DevelopmentAssociation, Neighborhood DevelopmentAlliance, Saint
Paul Port Authority and Ellerbe Becket, IncJ prepared the West Side Flats Development
Strategyto study the Wut Side Flats in more detail and apply the Framework's principles to
theazea Overthecourseofayear,apublicvisioningworkshop,chazretteandseveralwmmu-
nitymeetingswere heldwith raidents, business owners and affected agencies to receive input
onthecommunity'svisionfortheFlats. The WatSideFlatsDevelopmentSiraMgyestablishes
a fl�ible frazneworkforfuture developmentthatallows foravaziety ofuses to occurwithin the
wntc<tofacompadurbanvillage. KeymmponentsoftheDevelopmentStrategyindude: -
� New open spaces and pedestrian connections to create linkages to adjacent uses/ -
neighborhood and add value to development parcels.
Visual and physical access to the river.
Re-establishment ofthe historic neigh6orhood streetgrid to provide appropriately-
scaled development parcels, a streetscape open space network, and multiple
street access points for wnvenient vehicular circulation.
Improved streetscapes, building facades and adjoining public uses.
� Amixofuses,withcommercialactivitiesonblockswithRobertandWahashastreet
frontages, entertainment uses along the river and residential uses on interior blocks
oriented to a linear open space.
In January z000, the West Side Flats DevelopmrntStrategywac endorsed by the Saint Paul
City Council as the overall vision For the future development of the area between Robert,
Wabuha, Plato and the Mississippi River.
The next step in refinement of the vision For the West Side Flats czme in response to a specific
development opportunity- the duire oFU.S. Bank to site a new client services center on Saint
Paul's riverfront. A conceptual master plan and perspective sketches were prepazed in
February z000 by HGA, Inc and Town Planning Collaborative under the direction of the
Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center to illustrate how a Soq000-squazrfoot office
developmentcouldfitintoanewmixed-useurbanvillageontheFlats. Usingthevisionofthe
DevelopmentStrategy as astartingpoint, the ConceptualMasMrPlanlaid outa new neighbor-
hood with several key features:
� Integration of a large corporate office development with residential, commercial,
community and recreational uses.
• A mix of housing types, prices and sizes, totaling almost 900 units.
� A public edge along the river and engagement of the riverfront esplanade.
� A land use pattern and form based on an urban block structure.
• Re-establishmentofthehistoricstreetgrid.
� On-street parking.
� Connections between the river's edge and west Side Flats site, as well as between
the river and the greater West Side neighborhood through the Flats.
� A central green.
- Enhancement of the urban ecolo�through plantings and natural stormwater man-
agement.
� Recognifion and protection of important views and view corridors.
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Forits newoffice buildings, and in gainingdeveloper intues[ £or the housingcomponentofthe
newcommunity.
�th the realityofserious interest in tedevelopment ofthe West Side Flats, and a souad basis
ofCiryand wmmunitysupport to implement acommonly-heldvision, the needkr a master
plan and developmentguidelines for the entire 45 acresbecame apparent The WestSideFlats
Master Plan was prepared through a collaboration of the West Side Citizens
Organizafion, the Neighborhood Development Alliance, the Riverview Economic
Development Association, t}te Saint Paul Riverfront Cotporation, the Saint Paul on the
Mississippi Design Center, the City of Saint Paul and repruentatives of JLT Group, the
designated muter developer for the Flats. It illustrates how the vision shazed by thue
entities - and laid out in the SaintPaul on the Missisdppi DevelopmentFramework, West
Side Flats Development Strategyand West Side Flats Conceptua(Muter Plan - should be
implemented at the neighborhood, block, parcel and buildingscale.
This document is intended for use by developers, community-based oigazuzations, Ciry
departments and agencies, azclutects, landscape architecFs, residents and business owneis to
guide the design of both ptivate development and public improvementr on the West Side
Flats. In some cases, there may be a formal City role in the use of the MasterPlaa (e.g. site
plan review, development agreements, public financin�, where compliancewith the guide-
lines and standards may be required. In other cases, the review may be more infoanal, such
aswhen prospective developecs conferwith the WestSide Citizens OLgani7ation or the Saint
Paul on the Mississippi Duign Center to receive feedback or assistance on a particular
proposal. In any event, the WestSideFlatsMu[erPlan andDevelopmentGuidelinesshould
be used to inform and guide new development so that it is consistent with the communiry's
vision of how best to `wmplete' the West Side.
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The WestSide Flats Master Plan is a more detailed response to the plans, policies, and strategies
previously referenced. Specifically, the plan is a direct refinement of the CanceptualMaster
Plan prepazed in Mazch of z000. The ConcepzualMasterPlan set the basic chazacteristics of
the neighborhood: a grid street pattern, a prominent public realm ofgreen streets, neighbor-
hood pazk and riverfront green spaces; a mix ofusu and mixed use buildings; and avarietyof
residential typu.
In Pa�t I, the Muter Plan is discussed relative to the lazger contcYt ofregion, cityand neighbor-
hood. The Mazket Study is summazized as it applies to the site and identifiu a vaziety of
building types. The Master Plan is also discussed in terms of cYisting conditions, buildable
azeas, proposed building typu, public realm, stormwater management and pazking.
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The WestSide Flats arelocatedinwhatwas oncealarge riversandbaz; nearthe wnfluence ofthe
Minnesota and the Mississippi Rivers. In an earlier time, these rivers formed a transportation
network for getting up at�d down river; these were the highways that brought new settlers and
goods into the UpperMidwest plains and forests.
The WestSide Flats aze also partoFarivervalleythathas uadergonemanyc6angufromthe eady
i800's, when the £ust settlers arrived at"Pig's Eye, to the current redevelopment ofvacant and
undeo-utilized land along the river. The large sand bazs between the valley's bluffs became home
forthefirsttradeandmarketplaces, aswellashomesitesforthegrowingnewcityofSaintPaul.
As fime weat on, frequent flooding of the river forced residential neighborhoods up on the
bluf Ec, and left the river flats to become industrial and shipping locations. In cecent yeus, a(most
all &eight andpassengertravelhas moved to highways and municipalthoroughfazes.As atesult,
the West Side Flats have bewme lessvaluable ac a regionalhub for industrial activiry, and more
valuable as an integral part of a dynamic American city center.
The Great River Greening project is just one of the cusent efforts to restore the ewlogical
heritzgeofthe rivervalleyas it passes through Saint Paul. Several otherlocal andregionalprojects
aze being undertaken by local and metropolitan citiuns to reestablish the Mississippi River as
a valuable regional amenity. The West Side Flatc will integrate these efforts ro make tt�e ciry's
riverFronta aaturalhabitatforplantand anunalcommunities, aswellas a�eat place to live,work
and play.
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The Saint Paul on the Mississippi DevelopmentFramework states quite cleady it is a city's
ability to effectively balance its economy, environment and society that provides a wmpeti-
tive advantage among other metropolitan communitiu throughout the world, country, and
particuladythe UpperMidwest.As more wmmerciat enteiprises search for newlocations to
grow their business activity, a high quality of life for �uniliu and employees becomu an
important consideration in their choice.
The West Side Flats will offer a great urban neighborhood to prospedive residents and
businesses to establish strong roots in Saint Paul's economy, environmeat and society. Much
like mature Saint Paul urban neighborhoods, the West Side Flats have many types of build-
ings, a network of streets and a comfortable, pedutrian-scaled public realm. It is an urban
environment like very few others in the region because it is in such close pro�mity to local
raources such as the retail and wmmercial activity downtown, t6e river andvalleyhabitat, an
established neighborhood, and a local urban liFestyle.
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� One of the most pressing issues of our time is the pattern by which our wmmunifies grow
; andprosper."Urbansprawl'isoftenthoughtofasapmblematthemetropoGtanedgealone.
; However, it is not. By leaving vacant and u�der-utilized pazcels within the center of our
cities, where there is �stinginfrastructure andwhue wmmunities aze rootedin an interest-
: ing and vibrant heritage, we are actually promoting repetitive duplication of suburban
= environments at the metropolitan edge.
� TheWestSideFlatsdirectsurbaadevelopmentintoareawheresignificantpublicinfrastruc-
: ture already existr by redeveloping open land into an attractive urban neighborhood . The
; new communiry takes advantage of negleded land and offers locations to live, work, shop,
, and p]ay within dose pro�mity of one another. It offers residents direct access to transit
� suchthattheymayreachanyplacewit6inthemetropolitanarea,oreventheregion,without
. using a caz. In this way, £uture residents and workers of t6is new urban community will be
: activelywntributingtotheconsttuctionofgreatuLbanplacesandpreservationofourregion's
. wuntryside environment.
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' Redevelopment of the Wwt Side Flats is part of a largei strategy towazds building a great
� UpperMidwestcity.SaintPaulhasaspecificplaceandidentirywithintheregion,andinthe
' minds of Minnesota citizens. Saint Paul is Minnesota's capital. The city is also home Cnr a
i vaziety of cultural activities, such as hockey, museums, galleries and performance arts. But a
� vibrant ciry is known not just for its institutions and monuments. It is also known for its
i culture, activity and wmmuniry life. Saint Paul is unlike any other place throughout the
; region. It is not the wuntryside. It is not a mllection ofsubdivisions. It is not a theme pazk
It is a dty.
, WestSideFlatcisacomplementarycomponentofthatuty.Itisd'uectlyaaosstheriverfrom
downtown Saint Paul. It is also right on the river, part ofan utablished neighborhoodwith a
� long history of ethnic diversity. Such a unique location in the heaxt of the ciry offers all the
; amenitiesofanurbanlifestyle,wnvenieatconnectionstodestinationsthroughouttheregion,
and the opportunity to be pazt ofan urban renaissance.
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Great citiu have distinct, yet conneded districts. The Framework calls for new "urban
villages° throughout the city and particulazly nearthe city's center. Along the river, the West
Side Flats is one ofthose new urban villages where the scale ofdevelopment is appropriate to
£uture ruidents and the lifestyle of urban living. Neighborhood-scaled pazks, greens, open
spaces, as well as tcee-lined streets that conned the bluff neighborhoods to the Mississippi
River and the view of downtown Saint Paul will offer manymemorable places.
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There aze some fundamental characteristics that identify the greater West Side as an urban
neighborhood. It is l�as a center and an edge, a network of interwnnected streets, a hierarchy
ofpublic open spaces, and a wnnection to the locallandscape and its heritage. As a part ofthat
lazger neighborhood, the West Side Flats will be designed and built with these same charac-
terisEics in mind.
The West Side Flats are bounded by Robert and Wabasha Streetr, Plato Boulevazd and the
Mississippi River, all fairly formidable bazriecs, at least at a pedestrian scale. Wit6 Robert and
Wabasha Streets and Plato Boulevatd, there is a hiecazchy ofstreets that provides a varietyof
circulation routes and speeds, as well as pazking choices. Within this network of tree-lined,
pedestrian-scaled streetr, there will be a vaziety of public open spaces, including a river&ont
esplanade, a centralgreen, sidewalkcafes and delis, and wurtyazds between buildings. Perhaps
the greatest achievement of the West Side Flats will be its capacity to both resurred and
reinvent for today the urban village lifesryle that was over a hundred years ago such a lively
part of Saint Paul's riverfront landscape.
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The Housing Plan, as part of the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan of i999, notes three key
strategiu for housing in the city. They include:
Take care of what we have.
Meet new market demand.
Ensure availability of affordable housing.
The Plan envisions that, by the yeu Zozo, Saint Paul will have added over zo,000 people to :
its population and iz,000 jobs to its employment base. The West Side Flatr can significandy
support this anticipated new housing demand by ptoviding a range of housing Eor new '
workers.
TheComprehrnsivePlannotesthefullowingkeytrendsForhousingintheregion: '
� Empty nest households will flood the market. �..
� Rising numbers of young households and immigrant families will create a'�,,
demand for modest cost housing. '����,
� There will be rising property values. '�..
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TheComprehensivePlancallsforenwuragingtheproductionof3oo-qoonewhousingunits i
city-wide per year by working with potential developess to create compact and mixed-use �
developmentwithreadyaccesstotransit.ThePlanalsoencouragesinnovafivedevelopment i
throughsuchregulatoryreformsasstreamliningthewningapprovalprocess,andamending ;
thewningcodetoallow£ormoreeEficientuseoferzisfinglargersingle-familyhomesandthe ,
miti ngofuseswithinadistrict. ��
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' CompletedinMarch,z000,theMarketPositionAna/ysisconductedbyZimmermanNolk
Associates, Inc. provides an oveiview of four key development sites: West Side Flats,
Koch-Mobil, Shepard-Davern, and Stroh's Brewery. The report uses a uruque target mazket
methodology that examines potential demand for future urban in-migration rather than
� simplyextrapolatingpasttrendso£populationchange.
� Thepotentialforfuturegrowthisestimatedbasedontheoptionsofnewhousingthatcouldbe
' provided and the households in an estimated draw azea for future urban residents. This tech-
nique is useful in lorations whue no development mmparables e�st, because it wnsidecs not only
basic demographic c6znderistics, ° such as inmme qualifiraYion and age, but also less frequendy
; analyzedattributessuchasmobilityrates,lifestylepattemsandwmpatibilityissuu."
�th regard ro the WestSide Flatr, the Zimmerma�/Volkstudyenwurages amixture ofhigh-
densirytype housingunits. The reportwncludes thatatazgetresidentialmixofapproximately
i,000 housing units wuldbe broken down to roughlymulti-faznily zental (58%oftotal units),
multi-faznilyforsaLe (z4%oftotal units), andsingle-6milyattachedfor-sale (i7%oftotal units).
The analysis envisions target households for the West Side Flats as a mis oFurban and subur
ban older andyounger fainilies with an affinityfor urban life. A majorityoFthese households
` might be professionals, small business owners, software and computer specialists and office
wockess.
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The study rewmmends a unit mix of 587 rental apartmentr and couriyard buildings,
with zo%studios, 4o°/o one-bedroom apartuients, 30% hvo-bedroom apartmentc and io%
three-bedroom apartments. Although the report notes that unitsizes andindividual buildings
can be adjusted according to location, with smzller and less espensive units located in azeaz
without riverviews, a netdensityof45 unitr peracre should be achievable in thishoucingtype.
The study also calls for7z loff (live/work) apaztrnrnts in newloft buildings ofappro�mately
i,000 to iqoo square feet ofliving space per apartment.
The size and mix ofover i7zstoryhouses on approximatelyz4x 90 foot lots varyaccording to
location andviews. Thestudycalls for townhouses oftwo bedrooms to be4o%ofthe mocand
three-bedroom townhouses to be 6o%of the mix.
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The study urges that a range ofhousing types be introduced u quicklyas possible to have the
highest impact at market introduction for the newneighbothood. An appropriate first phase
would be to startwith riverfront sites and include more erzpensive units in buildings with key
river views. The nact step would be to immediatelyproceed to successive blocks south of the
riverfront. "This phasing strategy immediately establishes the highest mazket values for the
site; it also provides lus �peasive units as well..°'
Building types for West Side Flats include a miz of for-sale and rental units that have been
implememted in other market locations. They include:
� Mixed Use Buildings (retail/commercial use on the ground floor with
rental/for-sale units above)
� CourtyardApartments
�"Mansion" Type Apartment (4-8 unit rental buildings)
� "Tuck-Under" Townhouses
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The West Side Flats Muter Plan seeks to create abalanced, sustainable place that incorporatu
the environment, the economy and the communiry into a river&ont neighborhood. Each oF
the ten principles ofthe DevelopmentFrameworkhave been carefullyfollowed to emphasize
the environmental context, urban structure, movement ofpeople and cars, and a prominent
public realm. The physiral plan forthe azearecognizes the historic grid ofstreets such as Water,
Fillmoreand StirkeyStreetsand uses Hus traditiona! pattem m provide the basisFurdeveloping
a new traditional neighborhood.
The envisioned West Side Flatrwill wntain a numberofspecial charaderistia, includingwell-
designed public spacu, a diversity of housing types, wrporate and wmmunity uses, and a
strong relationship to the Mississippi Riverand the greater West Side neighbor600d. Specifi-
cally, the new neighborhood will wntain over i,3oo new housing units, a central neighbor-
hood pazk fronted by townhomes and apaztments, and the future potential ofa lineaz green
space that connects the Flats and upper bluff to the riverfront. The plan includes land cur-
rentlyunderHRAownuship thatwould be developedforwrponte offices, high-ead riverfront
condominiums and restaurant/entertainment uses. In addition, the plan for this approxi-
mately 45 acres oFland may also indude a neighborhood-scale grocery, a multi-purpose
communitybuilding, and about i7o,000 square feet of retail shops and offices.
The Master Plan is fudher defined by block and urban standazds, a specific set of street
sections, azchitecture and landscape standazds. The Master Plan is also discussed in terms of
eYisting conditions, buildable azea, sup�vuted building typa, pazking and stomiwatu mana� -
ment.Thereaze afewdifferencesbetweentheMasterPlan andtheearlierConceptualMasterPlan.
A larger area within the neighborhood and along the river is dedicated to stormwater
management. The Conceptual Master Plan only hinted atthisfeature; whereas, the
M2ster Plan was studied in some detail to understand the complex set of circum-
stances that affect this site. Two stormwater ponds are proposed in the Master Plan:
one along the river (a low point on the site) and another more central to a run-off
collection point internal to the site.
� The block width 6etween Robert and Livingston was expanded by 30 feet to
accommodate the proposed US Bank program; likewise, the block dimension
from Fillmore to Fairfield was lengthened by 80 feet to accommodate the parking
ramp. These adjustments to the historical street grid essentially compressed the
block dimension between Fairfield and Indiana.
The Naster P[an �xhib:ts th� ncs�€esn �8
'ur�an vi�€a�e' in s��+eraE s��ps:
It is z:rue mixed-�se neighborhood, patternec
after manyviable Sai�t Paul models.
, itisdecidediyp2rtofalargerwhole:thegreater
� West Side ne�ghborhood and the great river
; corridor.
It piaces at;he forefron: of its phys:cai des�gn 2
prominent pubiic realm of the r.ver
espianade, green streets and neighbornood-
scafe parks and ope� spaces.
It is bas°d on ,he historic pa�tern o` srreets and
infrestructure that in ar. earlier time
supported people who lived and worked in this
area, and th2t integrates newdevelopmentwith
existing neighborhood fa 6ric.
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i 1.Theprom�nenepubPcrealmofriver�planade,
greer. s`•.reeu (that are mWti-use and con-
� nected;.andpublicparksandopenspaces.
; 2.Thegreater�ive�env,rormentthatrequires
� sensitivemanagementofstormwaterrunoff
and encouragesthe use of indigenous piants
• a�dmaterials.
� 3.Awidevariety2ndm!xofuses�otorlyirthe
. neigh6orhoodbutwithir�theverticalenvelope
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: n. A sensitive relationship to the greater river
� ecolo@yand4iuftlands.
� The Conceptual Master Plan also illustreted three crossings of the existing railroad :
line; this was reduced to two in the Master Plan. '
The illustrated plates on the following pages define a vision and an �pectation of this new ;
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Erzisting conditions include mosdy vacant
and undeveloped land totaling approxi-
matelY45 acres. Avaziety ofbusinesses exist
on the site including office, wazehouse and
restaurant uses. An active rail line runs
through the site and is owned by the Union
Pacific Railroad. The rivufront apla�ade and
Wabasha bridgehead are rivo very visible
improvements to thesite.
1'he site is bomded by Wabazha and Robert
streets, wluch conned to downtown and the
greatu West Side area, and Plato Boulevard.
Fillmore Strcet is the onlypavedstreet cross-
ing thesite (this route is currendyobstruded
by a bazrier in place at the rail line). Levee
Street providu access from Wabasha Street
and loops undet the bridge to Raspberry Is
land and HazrietIsland.
Infrastructure includu a vaaery of buried
and overhead utilitiu and site topognphy
that generally slopes from the northeast to
the southwest with lowspots ofEL 702 and
700. A majorstormwaterpipe (84 and 90')
paxallels t6e railline, and asanitarysewer and
force main is located in the norhrivest por-
rion of the site conneded to the Riverview
liftstation.
Evidence of past uses may include soil con-
tamination as well as other environmental
impacts.
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streetand blockpattem proposedkrthe neigh-
borhood. The historic street network pro
vidu the basis for this new street and block
pattem, andretains the originalstreet names
such as Water, Fillmore, Livingston and
Custer. The blockswere origic�allylaid outu
z5o' squazes with 50' lots and service alleys
nuu�ing in the north —south direction (es-
cept for Stazkeyand Waterstreets along the
river&ont.) Street rights-of waywere origi-
nally laid out at 60' widths and are
gen erally retained at 60'.
An initial cevision to the zso' wide blocks wid-
ened them by3o'to z8o' between Robert and
Livingston to better accommodate the US
Bankdevelopmentprop�atn. Likewise, 8o'was
added to the south portion of the block (Block
4) behveen FillmoreandFairfield, makingthis
block33o'deep. Thisaccountsfor shortblocks
running behveen Indiana and Fairfield.
In addition to ezistingstreets (Wabasha and
Robert), Livingston, Custer and the exten-
sion oET.evee co nned the new neighborhood
to the river. Otherplan chaiaderistia indude:
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irontingthe (veighbomocd Park (BlocK 8}.
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the raii ro2d)?o c�nnectthe `vVest Side �rza te
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Plate Four illustratu the area of each block
thatisallowablefordevelopmentaccording
to the Urban Standards for building types.
A common residential setback is iz', with
enaoac6ments up to S'. Main Streetbuilding
types aze shown u d or 6 setbacks to accom-
modate avarietyofoutdoor�++na andvendor
usu on the sidewalks. The block standards
define muvmum open space area per block.
Reter to Development Gwdelines; Block
Standards for detailed mformation on block
development.
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A major feature of the neighborhood is a ----
variety and mix of building types. In '--__-_
particular, the Master Plan aims to inmr- ��� --;-
porate a number of residential typu, unit �,� �
s'vas,locationsandpricepoin�,fromathached � _
townhouses to live/work units, murtyard ,
apaRmentr, apartrnents over commercial/ '
office, and apaRmenUwndominiums with �
river and downtown views. Variety is -
planned t6rough the use of different build- I
ingheights, multiplebuidingtypesandtheir
wllective ruponse to the Regulation Plan. -
Refer to Development Guidelines: Urhan
Standards for detailed information concerning
building types.
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Plate Six illustrates how parking is accom-
--. modatedinavarietyofwaysintheneighbor-
hood. Public parking will be, for the most
part,on-street On-s[reetparkingwillindude
about 48o spaceslocated throughout the
nei�borhood. Residentpazldngwill, forthe
mast part, occur in garaga behind unitr or
; underbuildings.SomeazeasalongRobertand
Fillmore that indude commerdaUretail uses
will also have some s urFace spaces behind the
building. A "pazking building° (structured
, ramp) will pazk i,44o cars for the US Bank
' employees.
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On-Street 480
Off-Street �,339
US Bank i,44o
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The existing storm water management in this
azeawas duig�edazound two constraints:
1) The90inch storm sewerrunninginto
the Custer Stree[ Pump Station was
sized to handlea 5-year storm event in
the drainage area it serves.
2)The capacity of the pumps in the
CusterStreet Pump Station issized ta
handle a 9-month storm event.
Beyond a 9-month event, storm
water will likely 6ack up in the storm
sewer sys[em and inundate the low
areas.
In general, the azea south of Fillmore Street
drains south to Plato Boulevard. The azea
north ofFillmore Street andwest ofthe rail-
road tracks drains to a low point at 7oz.d.
The azea north ofFillmore Streetand eut of
the tracks drains east to below the Robert
StreetBridge.
The levee/ dike runr.irg zlong :Fe rver on t�e
north end ofthe site is atelevation 715'+/-.
The river's 'hormaP' e(eva`!on vaetes ca�ly.
On Oc:oCer 7, 200.'3, it wa; 687.0'.
The river's 10-year flood elevation ;s 7C1A'.
?he river's iW-yearflood elev2tior. is 709.C.
The �iver's 5C0.year flood elev2tior. is 7:3.5'.
For an area oi 45+h acres, assur.:irg 75% im-
oervious arez:
SedimertStor2geVOlume: 02 acre-feet
De2dStcrageVclume: 4.5 acre-feet
0.5"FirsFlushVolume: 1.5 acre-feet
104-year Flaod Storage Volume (Lve Storage):
4.4 acre-feet
Total: 10.6 zc:e-feet
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wnceptandsubsequentwaterqualitytreat- sroxniwersa roxn nese
ment YF1I011gL T�iC ll5f OFhVO PItRC1PdI �_ SURFACE WATER FLOW
ponds.These ponds aze sited relative to the �
�istingtopography, andatshategiclocations
tointerceptstormwaterrunoff. Amajority � � s'roxniwnTaa coxvaYnxca
of sucface runoff would be collected at the
pondbetween IndianaandChicago,justwut
oFtheneighborhoodpazk. Fromtherewater
would be conveyed to a second pond near
the riverfront be£ore being discharged to the
irvuv iaag�aviryoudet nearthe CusterStreet
pumpingstation. While these ponds will be �
desi�ed to fundion properly, theywill also
be designed as a neighborhood ameniry.
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PUBLlC REA! M
Plate Eight illustratu the most significant
communityamenityofthe WestSideFlats.
The public realm wvsists ofall outdoor and
neighborhood places held in common. It is
deliberately daigned to be the prinapal azne-
nity for daily activity within the West Side
Flats urban village. A well-proportioned and
appointed set ofstreets, pazks, greens, as well
as the river's edge, definu the communiry's
character and offers safe, usable outdoor
spaces. Attractive public spaces also provide
distinguished addressu for new residences
and businesses.
When the pubGc realm is designed and built
to be the principal outdoor amenity of the
new village, local citizens and business cus-
tomers wil] certainly take advantage of it.
There aze civic and community building
implications beyond its physical and utilitaz-
ian charader.
The public realm features include the
riverFront esplanade, which is connected to
the street networkvia Livingston, Custuand
I-evee streets. A riverfront open space indudes
a stormwater run-off pond situated in a pazk-
Gke setting and a small communi ty buildi ng.
The railtoad mrridor is proposed as a linear
greenway that will also wnnect the neigh-
borhood and the greatu West Side azea to
the river. A second stormwater cun-offpond
is located interior and west ofthe neighbor-
hood park. The Great River Greening
vegetation that has been planted is also a
sign�cant wmponent of the public realm,
and should be maintained and enhanced.
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Plate Nine illustrates the Muter Plan and
bringsall ofthe ° layeis' oftheprevious plates
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The Development Guidelines ue wmposed ofavarietyofstandards that describe the desited
built krm oFthe neighborhood. They include: Thoroughfare Standazds, Block Standazds,
Urban S#ndards, Architedural Standards and I.andscape Standards. Thoroughfare Stan-
dazds guide the right-of-way of neighborhood streets and provide dimensions Eor moving
lanes, pazking, planting and pedutrian systems. BlockStandazds indude spe�cations about
eachblocksuchasazea,useandbuildingtype. UrbanStandazdsdeterminetheplacementof
buildings on individual lotr and blocks. Architechual Standazds provide general information
about the desired charaderofindividual buildings. I,andscape SFandazds suggestplantmate-
rial, tree species and guidance forsignage, lighting and paving materials. All ofthesestandards
are proposed in concert with a set of Sustainable D� Principles, directing the use and application
ofmateriaLs, techniquuandtools £orsustainingthebuiltand natural eavironments.
al-l�al
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Susrain2bie design of'ers a v�y of mi:igating our
impaci, and creating safe ob;ects oF longderm
veiva. It is the conceptior. and realiza!ion of
ecologically, ecoromically and ethically
responsi ble developmer.t
Sust2inable design offers means of incre2sing
�rofit to Cevelopers and sawags to owners
ihrough addsti and �nherentvalue asuellas IoNrer
life-cycle, maintenance and operating costs.
It car also re,^'ucs overall projectcosts, enhance
assetval�es, andred�celiab'liryardinsurance
costs.
Th roughoutth;s dxu menc are design g�idelines
*.ha*, respord to the following categories: site,
water efficiency, materals and resources, and
was[ereduMion.
E2ch section contains strategiesspec�c toe2ch
:opia Na[alisrategieswill beabletobeutilizedto
tFe fuii eMent. Some may oe inapproprizte ior
�nd�vidual projecis.
New development and 6uildin@/place design
should respond to eitherihe United Siates Greer,
Buiiding Councii's LEEDS Rating System:
(http:/lwuvw.usgbc.orgJ, t�e Ylinnesot� Sustain-
able Desigr. Guide.http:wwwscsta�nabiedesign
guiCe.umn.� w5ust�esGuideConterU'site.html)
or, Susta�naole Decisions Guidefor City af Saint
Paul Faalities.
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Historically, Saint Paul's streets have been lined with houses, stores, or mu16-unit buildings
with uniform setbuks and consistent scale. Urban streets are outdoor rooms, shaped by the
facades of bufldings to either side and the street surface. In this way azchitecture creates a
coherence of scale and distincdy-framed pubGc space. Streets aze also enriched by building
entries, the semi-public space between building and sidewalk, lighting, and tree planting.
On the followingpages, street standazds aze described in a format to assistwith mncept design.
Upon approval, these standards may become the basis kr engineering and construc6on
documents. Theaiteriaillustratedbythuestandardsare:
Pavement width.
Location of trevel and parking lanes.
� Location of tree plantings.
Sidewalk widths.
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Blocks aze the scalewhere the city's grid intersectrwith individual buildings. Tnditional city �
blocksincludearangeofuses,activitiesandmaterialswithinasingleblock.TheBlockStan- i
dardsseektoachievecoherenceanddiversityofdesignandincludeguidelinesforeachofthe I
zo blocks relative to use, area, height, open space and general building massing.
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Sustainable design goals and stra'.egies for
blocks:
� Limit ccverage of buildable area of lot tc no
more than 75%.
� Conserveanoreusestormwater.
� Reduceo`:f-sitetreatmentofwastewater.
� Consiaer ;he use of Gray Water Systems for
ir: iga:ion ar.d other nor.-potable waier uses.
� Consider tha usa of Biological Was?e
Trea:mert Sys±ems.
� Reduce tetal energy consumCtior of
6uildings.
� Optimizebuild�ngplacement2ndcor•�igura-
tion for maximum energy performance.
� Extend the life cycle of existing building
stock, reduce waste 2nd environmen.al
impacts of �ew buiidings in manufacturing,
embodied energy and cccupation.
Reuse existing huildings on-site ii possible.
If not, salvage mate�iais from existing build-
ings so tha? they can be sold or reused and
s:gnifczntiy reducethe amourrtof demolition
debris directed :o iandfilis.
Design buildi�gsforadzn-�biliry.
Consder designirtg building; for re-use and
d:s2ssembly.
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BIOCK 1
���w� ����;
58,800 sf
i3ES�RiF�'€�dV & �;��5:
Gateway building from the south
Mixed-use residential and commercial
Courtyard apartment
�:3$L�I�d� T?'€�vS:
Main St. (p, Apartment (Iq
N33hdIP��� �§'E�i S#�a��°E;
30%
i�AX��iE3(� BIl9L�t�G ���G�iS;
3 stories facing Indiana Avenue
5 stories facing Robert Street
4 stories facing Plato Boulevard
�l�t#zs
� Gatewaybuidlingmassshouldbuild-toand
def ne the corner at Robert and Plato.
� MainStreetbui�dingtypeshouldfaceRobert
Stree[with surtace parkingallowed behind.
� Residential courtyard building should front
Livings[on and Plato Boulewurd.
Surface parking lots should contain oneover-
story tree for each 10 parking stalls and
expased parking bays should be screened
with a low wall or fence and landscape
materials.
New construction and redevelopment
activities should maintain, preserve and
protect existing Great River Greening
plantings, to the extent possihle.
Parking should occur under the building or
interior to the block.
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Locaton
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Block 2
B�oix ����:
70,000 sf
E#ES��tPTlJ�I,& tSSES:
Mixed-use, commercial & residential
�UELII€�u TYPES:
Main St. (I), Apartment (II)
Mi�t�it�C3N`c bPE(d SP1dCE:
30°�
9��,XIM;lE� �433E�i�S� 4i��G�iT.
3 stories
5 stories facing Robert Street
�viYi�S
• Main Street building type should face
Robert Street with surface parking allowed
behind.
Residential courtyard buildingshould front
Livingston.
New construction and redevelopment
activitiesshould maintain, preserveand pro-
tect existing Great River Greening plantings, to
theertentpossible.
Parking should occur under the building or
interiortothe block.
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Location
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iBlock 3
��t�c� a���a:
44,800 sf
I�������F���7 &� ilSE�.
Mixed-use, commercial & residential
��SiE.�3P��, TYPES:
Main St. (D, Rowhouse (IV)
Live-Work (VI)
��Pll[t�[l�w9 �r E� 5��C�:
30%
ti,kX?F��Cv3 ��.SSL�i�G F9EE��4�:
3 stories facing Livingston Street
4 stories facing Indiana Avenue
5 stories facing Robert Street
Pd�ies
� MainStreetbuildingtypeshouldfaceRo6ert
Street and define the corner at Indiana,
oriented away from the parking remp on
Block4.
The Livingston frontage of the block should
contain townhouse/rowhouse types fronting
ontothe neigh6orhood park.
New construction and redevelopment
activities should maintain, preserve and
protect existing Great River Greening
plantings, to the extent possible.
Parking should occur under the 6uilding or
interiortothe 61ack.
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Block 4
��.�c� ����:
92,300 sf
�ESC�IPT IQi� & �SES:
Parking, possible retail at street level,
gateway from east
�UffLC9E�d� 7 Y�ES:
Parking Building (VI I)
�B�iI�L`E� ��£i� SPAt„�:
0°k
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1 story below grade
4 stories above grade
a'�Cai�S
� Parking building for US Bank use; all faces
should be articulated to relatetoand comple-
ment residential-scale buildings.
New construction and redevelopment
activities should maintain, preserve and
protect existing Great River Greening
plantings, tothe e#ent possible.
Plan
Massing
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Locatien
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�Block 5
��.�c� ����a;
184,400 sf
Y}ESC�4�TE£��' � lISES:
Office Buildings, possible retail at street
Ievel, gateway from east
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Office
iYRtM1:�T�tSi.��. ��E€U S�°�i�Ec
10°k
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3 stories (Phase D
5 stories (Phase II)
�VCit�s
� US Bank office building; Phase I building
shouldfrordthe riveresp�anade; Phase II build-
ing should provide a gateway mass at the
Robert StreeVFillmore intersection and front
Fillmore in a Main Street condition.
New construction and redevelopment
activities should maintain, preserve and
protect existing Great River Greening
plantings, to the exterd possible.
Parkingshould occur underthe building s.
Key public views of the river and river valley
should be maintained.
Plan
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Block 6
��oc� ���:
32,200 sf
I3ESC�8tPTtQh � �.3Sc5:
Residential
�lltL��[�1� TYPES:
Apartment (ID Parking Building (VI D
�A9NiP�U�4t bt�EPE SP��E:
30°(0
�iA�9�ti9� Bi36L�i€+dCa Fa£I�:��':
4 stories
Courtyard apartmenttype should face Plato
at the build-to line with the courtyard space
oriented to Plato Boulevard.
New construction and redevelopment
activities should maintain, preserve and
protect existing Great River Greening
plantings, tothe e�ent possible.
Parkingshould occur underthe building.
Massing
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BIOCI( 7
��.�c� �����
7A: 27,700 sf 7B: 22,000 sf
�ErCRI�'iiC:�i & �SES;
7A: Small-build ing residential apartment
7B: Single-lot townhouses
B�!€����La �Y�'�:
7A: Mansion Apartment 011)
7B: Townhouse (V), Live-Work (VD
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7A:40% 78:30%
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7A: 3 stories 7B: 3 stori2s
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� Mansion-type apartments should face
Livingston and Custer Streets.
� Residential parking should he provided in
garages.
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� Townhouse/rowhouse types should face
Indiana Avenue and front onto the neigh6or-
hood park.
New construction and redevelopment
activities should maintain, preserve and
protect existing Great River Greening
plantings, tothe e#erd possible.
Residential parking should be provided in
garages, which may have accessory units
abovethem.
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Block 8
a� �L���=�:
35,200 sf
t3ESCRS�TIOP? & Ll��S:
Public Park
�U 9LAI NG T?'�E:
Open-air civic structures (potentiaq
M6�Eh�13� J�£� �P�CE:
100%
�1€�XlMEl�ri 84�9€.�3ttiG F@Ei�H't:
1 story (if any)
N�€�S
� BlockBShouldbereservedforparkandopen
space use onlyand dedicated to public use.
Majorityof 6lockshould beasaturflawnwith
streettrees planted along all streetfrontages.
New construction and redevelopment
activities should maintain, preserve and
protect existing Great River Greening
plantings, tothe extent possible.
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Locaticn
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;Block 9
��.�c� ����;
9A: 19,800 sf 9B: 47,300 sf
�ES��tPT1��S�;3�ES:
9A: Single-lot rowhouses
9B: Small-building residential apart-
me�t, parking, mixed-use
commercial and residential;
optional civic/institutional building
BUlL�F§h9� 3'tPE;
9A: Rowhouse (IV), Live-Work (VI)
9B: Main Street (p, Mansion Apart-
ment plD, Parking Building NID
��3R'�ttiLBhl� €3�E�€ s��CE:
9A:20°� 9B: 15°�G
N��1�Ai3�3 �U�Li�l�� FsE�Gs�"C:
9A: 3 stories 9B: 6 stories
t�otes
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� Townhouse/rowhouse types should face
Fairfield Avenue and frontontofhe neighbor-
hood park.
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� Mid-portionoftheblockshouldcontainman-
sion apartment types facing Livingston and
Cus[er.
� MainStreetbuildingtypeshouldfrorrtFillmore
with surtace parkingand/or parking building
(low-rise)allowed 6ehind.
� Anotherpossibleusewouldincludeacivicor
instRutional building.
� New construction and redevelopment
activities should maintain, preserve and
protect existing Great River Greening
plantings, to the extent possi ble.
terior to the block.
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Plan
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Locat�or
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Block 10
a��c� a���:
50,600 sf
�ESCRtP � E�� 8� USES:
Mixed-use commercial & residential
B J;'s.�3P�G TYPE:
Main St. (q, Apartment (II), Parking
Building(VII)
�,iB!�dP�t9�� QPES� SP�CE:
30%
',t�#Xlh�U� �i3EL��i'� Oi'9t��Y:
6 stories facing Fillmore Street
5 stories facing Water Street
Nates
� Thishlockshouldcontainthecorecommer-
cial/entertainmenUoffice uses on the ground
floor; mixed-use Main Streettype should front
to the build-to line on all streets.
� New construction and redevelopment
activities should maintain, preserve and
protect existing Great River Greening
plantings, to the eMent possible.
� Parkingshouldoccurunderthe6uilding.
� Keypublicviewsoftheriverandrivervalley
should he retained.
Massing
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BIOCI( 11
���c�c ����:
50,200 sf
CSE���.PTEt#i� & C35�S:
Mixed-use commercial & residential
�U3LE33(�G TYPE:
Main St. (I), Apartment (�q, Parking
Building(VID
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30°k
F9AXS�Ji�a �tstL€�tA�G �9 E3��E ; :
4 stories facing esplanade
5 stories facing Water Street
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Prominent river front black should consis-
tentlyfront Livingston and Water Streets
Maintain strong river views for residential
units, and key pu6lic views of the riverand
rivervalley.
It is importantthatthis blockfuilyconnect
and maintain the public realm on all fronts
and especiallyengage the river esplanade.
New construction and redevelopment
activities should maintain, preserve and
protect existing Great River Greening
plantings, tothe extent possible.
Parking should occur underthe building.
Buildingdesigi should engagethe proposed
linear greenway (reil corridor).
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Block 12
s! ocK A��:
12A: 52,000 sf 12B: 23,000 sf
�ESCS2IF'flQ�i & JSES:
12A: Residential
12B: Single-Lot Townhouses
BUBL�3RtG T?`�E:
12A: Apartment pp
12B: Townhouse N), Live-WOrk Nq
�I�9�'i�.3� G�E�i SP�S��:
12A:30% 12B:30%
�7�;t�93� �U8B.�6P�G HE?�;�T:
12A; 4 stories 12B: 3 stories
�8aack 12A
� CourryardapartmenttypeshouldfacePlato
at the build-to line with the courtyard space
oriented to Plato Boulevard.
� New construction and redevelopment
activities should maintain, preserve and
protect existing Great River Greening
plantings, tothe ertent possible.
� Parkingshouldoccurunderthebuilding.
� Buildingdesignshouldengagetheproposed
linear greenway (rail corridor).
6t�ck 12B
Townhouse/rowhouse types should face
Indiana Avenue and frontonto the neighbor-
hood parWstormwater pond.
Residential parkingshould occur in garages,
which mayhaveaccessoryunitsabovethem.
Building design should engagethe proposed
linear greenway (reil corridor).
Plan
Massing
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Location
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;Block 13
��.o��c ����;
36,800 sf
��SC�#PT3{3t� � USES:
Open space; stormwater retention area
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� This block is as open space dedicatetl to
stormwater runoff treatment and storage.
New construction and redevelopment
activities should maintain, preserve and
protect existing Great River Greening
plantings, to the eaterd possible.
The design of the pond should t2ke into
accourrt 6oth function and aes[hetia. While
thesite must 6e operational as a stormwater
detention pond, italso needs to be designed
asan open spaceamenity.
Buildingdesign should engagethe proposed
linear greenway (rail corridor).
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Block 14
s�c�s� ����:
iaa: zo,�oo s�
246: 49,400 sf
BESCR!FT➢�IN & tlSESs
14A: Single-lot townhouses
14B: Small building residentiai apart-
ment, parking, mixed-use
commercial and residential
�UBL�I�Ca �YF�ES:
14A: Rowhouse (I�, Live-Work NI)
14B: Mansion Apt. (IID, Parking
Building (VIp, Main Street (q
EI€��E�tIM �PEPd 5�4�E:
14A:30% 146:15%
��8�A2l�dBJll�iNc �#EB�a4iT:
3 stories facing Fairfield Avenue
4 stories facing Starkey Street
6 stories on Filimore Street
N�sas
�4oc� S4A
Townhouse/rowhouse rypes shauld front
Fairfeld Avenue, and the neighborhood parW
stormwater pond.
New construction and redevelopment
activities should maintain, preserve and
protect existing Great River Greening
plantings, ro the extent possible.
� Buildingdesignshouldengagetheproposed
lineargreenway(reilcorridor). -
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� Mid-portion of the block should contain
mansion apartmenttypes facing Custer.
� MainStreetbuildingtypeshouldfrontFillmore
with surtace parkingand/or parking building
(low-rise) allowed behind.
� Parkingshouldoccurunderthebuildingor
interiortothe black.
� Buildingdesignshouldengagetheproposed
linear greenway (reil corridor).
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Block 15
��.�cK ����;
35,500 SF
C�ESC�S�'i�N � �sS�S:
Mixed-use commercial & residential
�tiELt�:��s iYg'ES;
Main St. (p, Apartment (ID, Parking
Building(Vlq
�rtiC�iR�UC� ��EN 5�'��£;
30%
�1R��s�33PA �tlILD�Id� c§E�CsH;:
6 stories facing Fillmore;
5 stories othenvise
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� MainStreetbuidlingtypewithshopfron�and
entries fronting Fillmore and CusterStreets;
6uildingdesignshould maximizeresidential
views to the river corridor and mairdain key
public views ofthe riverand rivervalley.
New construction and redevelopment
activities should maintain, preserve and
protect existing Great River Greening
plantings, tothe ex[ent possible.
Parking should occur underthe building.
Buildingdesign should engagethe proposed
linear greenway (rail corridor).
Pizn
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Block 16
��cc�c ����:
52,500 sf
1�ESCRIF?It7T3 & EIr�S;
Residential
�6SlL�[t�G iY€�E:
Apartment (II), Parking Building (VII)
M9P�€Iv7UIF9 t3P�Pd S�'�e�t
30%
SS�FtXk�3�i�t€ ��S��iNu HEB�FiT:
4 stories
Nates
� CourtyardapartmenttypeshouldfacePlato,
thegreenwaycorridorand provideagateway
mass at the intersection of Plato and
Wabasha.
� CourtyardspaceshoultlbeorientedtoPlato.
� New construction and redevelopment
activities should maintain, preserve and
protect existing Great River Greening
plantings, to the extent possible.
� Parkingshouldoccurunderthebuilding.
� Buildingdesignshouldengagetheproposed
linear greenway (rail corridor).
Massing
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Block 17
�����c ���:
67,700 sf
�ESC��P"� I41V & tiSES;
Residentlal
�tFIL�IN�a 3'EPE:
Apartment (Ip, Parking Building (Vlp
�9Ni�v2tSIUi �PE� S�A�E:
30%
�ti$tXlf�.�atltYt �lfIL�J$ASC� HE&�`a9-t�;
4 stories
id�t�s
� Courtyard apartment type should face
Wabasha and buiiding massshould definethe
corners at Indiana and Fairfield.
� Coutyardspaceshouldbeorierdedtolndiana.
� Newconstructionandredevelopment
activitiesshould mainhain, preserveand
protect �isting Great River Greening
plairtings, to the e�Tent possible.
� Parkingshouldoccurunderthebuilding.
� Buildingdesignshouldengagetheproposed
lineargreenway (rail corridor).
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Block 18
��c�.� ���a;
63,800 sf
UESC?�tFT4'J.h� � :�S�S:
Residential
�Et9��I�G PY�£:
Main St. (I), Apartment (Iq, Parking
Bullding(Vlp
iU1l3�BP�UC� rJP�� �P�i.E:
30°k
(t��1�Liit�i �Uiv�O�� �IeB�:�€T.
6 stories on Fillmore
4 stories otherwise
Main Street buildingtype should front Fillmore
Avenuewith surface parkingallowed in rear.
New construction and redevelopment
activities should maintain, preserve and
protect existing Great River Greening
plantings, to the eMent possible.
Parking should occur underthe building to
the greatest ertent possible.
Buildingdesign should engage the proposed
lineargreenway (rail corridor).
Plan
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Locatron
v�e�fa�meni �:rizfsi#3ar 93�c4 3z��ca�cs
�Block 19
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92,400 sf
�E���t��'?�E� � �;SES:
Gateway building from the north
Residential
$tl�L���SG 3Y3-£:
Apartment (Ip, Parking Building (Vlp
�t11�iRIsUP� £S�E€� ���aCE:
30 %
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4 stOrl25
6 stories on Fillmore
Theexisting, former hottling plant, a rivos[ory
buildingatthecornerofFillmoreand Wabasha,
should be mair�tained and intergrated intothe
building program and design forthis 61ock.
Main Streetbuildingtype should front Fillmore
Avenue with surtace parking allowed in rear
and underthe building.
A condo apartment buildingshould frontthe
public way, provide strong views of the river
corridorforthe residential unitsand mainiain
key pu6licviewsofthe river and sivervatley.
It is important here to keep the area around
the Wa6asha 6ridgehead plaza in view and
connected M the greater pu6lic realm. The
6uilding mass should reinforce this space
without intersectingthe movement of pedes-
trians between the neighhorhood and the
esplanade.
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� New construction and redevelopment _ _
activities should maintain, preserve and �Massine __
pro ec existirtg reat rver Greening ' --'—'—'-'-'.'—'—' �—�-��-�-�.�—�_�_�_._�_��_.�_,-�—�—�_..—� � �—
plaMings, totheextent possihle.
Parkingshould occur underthe building or
interiortothe 61ock.
5{ .': CIZY OF SAF\T PA[4L ( i�fesf Side Fiets
Locat,on
ol-t3at
Block 20
ai�cn t�t���:
90,400 sf
DESuPI�TI:�M €� tlSES:
Open spaces; stormwater detention
area; community activities
�t3t! f?��GiY��:
Small community building (potential)
�i�t€Mt#�,1 �PE�! SPe�CE:
95Yo
��Xl(�iEis� �i98�.d399V� NEB��&'�s
2 stories (if any)
�b�fr;S
� This block is designated as a stormwater
`park', a strategic location for managing
stormwater run-offfor much of the WestSide
Flats. This area should be treated and devel-
opedasa parkthatcontainsotherfunctional
uses (i.e., s[ormwater run-of�.
New construction and redevelopment
activities should maintain, preserve and
protect existing Great River Greening
plantings, to the extent possi6le.
I�hli1
Mzssing
cexr ox axx� � nse:�. ' West Sldo flats
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Location
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����d����
Urban Standazdswill guide the use, placement, height, bulk, and massingfor private develop-
ment of blocks aad parcelt. The standards will also physically determine build-to and/or
setback criteria, encroachments, location of pazking and any specific site features related to
building types (e.g., outdoor courtyazds, plazas, etc.).
The standazds are prepazed for a range of building types including Main Street (mixed-use)
buildings, small/large apaxtmentr/condominiums, attached townhouses, live-work units,
accessory units, commercial buildings and other types as needed. The azchitectural massing
and proportion ofeach building type are illustrated.
Main Street Type I
Courtyard ApartmentTypell
7ownhouseTypelV
cirr oa >.cz�i nxc;s. West Slde Flats �'�;; . 59
i,dvw,c itr�ar S'cm��aeds
Type I
�c�s�d'seag t�s� �rad �3�igh�
i. U>es ef buila•ngs shoulc x as shown tere. ;
The oniy permittsd use above the first ste.ry is
residentlai.
2. Maximumbuiidinghei@Ft<_houlabeasdesig- ;
rated bythe BlockStardards.
3. Each budding's first s*.ory shcutd not exceed
i4 feet ir• he;ght, t�e seco�d story shou(d ret
exceed 12 feet in he�gnt, and all add€tional ;
floors shoulc rot exceed i0 reet in he�git, �
meas�red fmm �oorto ceiling.
4. A!1 o�-street p2rking should be Ioczted urde�
the�vildingsnrststoryardadj2centspaces. �
�u��disag �#ac�rea�:sf
1. Build:ngsshould�setwivhin'�eproperiylines '
as shown here.
2. 3uilding street facades sho�id ea^.e�d along
thepropertyli�esasdesignateCnere.Aset- �
back o` 6 feet m2y ,^,ccur along any portion :
of ,he building's faqade to provide ror bike .
racks.ou?doorseatirg,transitsheite�.pu�- '
licaristorefrontdispiaysorsimilaruses. �
3. In ine zesence ef building w;lis, masonry ,
garder. walls cr wrought imn �ences shouid i
bebuil*alongthepropertylir:estodefinethe ;
stree: s edge.
P�rrr�itted Esac���chrr���ts
1.3alconiesandscreenporchesarepermitted �
abovethe£rsts*.orywiihirtheshaoedareas .
as showr here.
2. Maximumdepthofanyencrvachmentsho�ld �
5enororethanSfee:fromthebuiidirgwali. `
3.Covered,valkways,suchasar^ades,areper- ;
miY:ed at grade level. �
�'ar
resmental
resce-iei
res�e'tat
res�^.enial
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6Q Fez ciFr oF snaxm pacc � Wesi Side F3ats
� o�6_c�settaY,
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Type 11
1
�uiBdin� E1se and �te€gi�t
i. Jses of buiidirgs shouid be as shown here.
Shared zssembly spzces for re;iderts and
buil�:ng management offces are permitted
in the firststary. Theoniy p°rmitted use a�ve
the tirst s'ory �s residential.
2. Maximumbuildirg�eightshouldbea>desig-
nated bytne NeighSorhood Block Stzndards.
3. Each builaingsfirststoryshould rotexceed
12 feet ir. height, and ail additional floors
should ret exce2d •.0 `:eEt �n height, me'c-
sured from floorto ceiling.
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4. All ofr-street oarking shall be located under
the buiiding's first story and adjzcent cQUrt-
yard spaces.
�+�i�d�€�� �1ac��rsent
i. Buiidir.gsshculdbesetwithinfheprope!ryiines
as shown here.
2. BuiidirgstreetfacadessFoulde�endalong
the proNery li�es as designated here.
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3. Ir the absence of building watis, masonry
garden waiis or wrought iron fences should
oe built alongthe prope:ty I�nes to deiinethe
streePs edge.
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cixs or .;a.�z ��x�z. West SiBe Flats
Perrni�t�d �r:�rtt�chmer�t�
:. Balco�ies, bay windows, open and screen
porches are permittea within the shaded
areas as shown here.
2. Ar• entrance portico may encroach to the
property 6re.
3. ��aximum depth of ary encroachment
sh.onic be r;e more:han 8 feetrrcn tne build-
ing�vall.
4. Coverecwzl!cways,suchasarc2des,arexr-
mitted at grade Isvel.
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Jeg?;c�ne�P��'2`zd;mF4 J=�a� Se�nac
Type I I I
��II�$C3FI ��3��i�Si�F7�
�3!@��€�3� �5� �P3i� ��I��iz
l.�sesofbuildingshouidbeassnownhere. `
2. A maximum of 5 dwelfing ur'rts per lot are i
pe�mi:ted '
3.Maximumbuild�r.gne�g'r.tshouidhezsdesig- �
natedbytheBlockSfardards. ;
4.achbu�ldirg's�rs�5oryshouldr.ctexceea �
i2 feei in height, and aii additional flocrs ;
shauld no*. exceed :0 feet �n height, mez-
sured from floor :� ceiling.
5. Garages r•^:ey be artzched to or det2c�ed �
from the principal nuilding.
6. A residential or office use of not more than
5oG sq�are feet =_nould be perm�tted as an
accessery �se abave z cetached garage.
�ui�d�r�� �€���t��r��
1.3u;tdir,gsshovldbesetwith;nlo[srel2tiveYO �
the prope�ty iires shown nere.
^<.3uiidirgstreetfacadesshouldexendalong ��
thelotwidthasdesigna±edhere. `
3. Masonry garden wails, wroagh; :ron fences ;
shouldbebu�it,orhedgesshouldbeplanted '
alongt�epmpei'ylinesindefinethesree�s '
edge.
��rmi�t�d E�cr��chr�secsts
1. Baiwnies, s[ocps, oper pomhes, hay win-
dows, covered walkways anc raised tloor
yardsarepermittedw�:hir,theshadedareas ;
shcwn nere.
2. Covered walkways 5e•.ween the principai �
buiiding and garages are permitced.
residertial
residentiai
residentiai
parking
minimum en cer�er lat
� r=.:;
12' -
fror;
setbacK
4 —
m �:mum
� � � —►I �} 5' min,mum
� :P --I I setback
_ ffi°-�,° � mr•,;mum sideyard s=.bac�c
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rvnimum
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minimum en comer bt
��3'�.1[I�
i. ?arkirtg snould be prov�ded rrithin tne �
shadedareasshownhere. ,
2. ?riva;e parking spaces shouid he no less �
t!1?ft1(I�IlVl7�W!tftii!`CPCSYhAh'AVPfIIA!1G �
3. 'enclosed garage pa�k�ng sRaces may
acccmmodated at grade Ievel uneer tha �
accessory livir•g un�t.
4. Trash zreas should be endosec with fenc-
ingzndlocaredwith�ntheparkingareaor �
the �ear set6ack. ,
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mirrmum
m r.i�num
sideyard
setback
6Y �!? csr7' os sain: sxec I WestSitleflats
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J:reta�ne;.f:�};�eti�es ...�arS.a;�&��sQa
resic�-tiz:
resicecha
entry parking
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Type IV
�i2�hQE]5�
i
�uilc€ing Use and 3-ieaght
1. Usesof C�ildingshculc beassnown Fere.
- 2. Maximum 6uildir:g he:g�t should be three
stones.
- 3.Eachbuilcing'sfirststoyshouldnotexceed
12 feet in neight and all zddiuorai floors
should not exceed 10 feet in height mea-
sured from floor to ceiling.
4. The building should have a firs` floor eleva-
tion between is" and 36` above grade level.
�s:i��ir�� P���es���a�
1. Buildingsshoulcbesetwi;hirio;srelztiveto
th9 prOperty lines ds shOwn hErE.
2. Boilding stree: `zcades should eMend along
the Iotwidth as designatea here.
's. Masonry garden walis, wro:�ght !ron fences
should be built, or hedges shculd be piar;tec
along the property li�es±o define the street's
edge.
P�rmitt�ef Er�c�aach�sa��sts
?. Safcories, stoops, open porches, bay
windows, covered walkways and raised door
yards are pe!mitted wi?hir.!he shadetl areas
as snown here.
2. Maximumdeptnofanyencroachmentshouid
be no more than 8feetfrom the buildingwall.
3. Covered waikways between the principal
building and garages are pe; miftea.
��Y�SIYS�
1. Outdoor on-site pa�king should be provided
witnin ihe shaded areas as sho�,vn here.
2. Prvate;arkingspacessho�ldhenoless'har.
10' by 17' w�tF access to a oaved lane.
3. Enclosed garage pa�king spaces shaii be
accommoda:ed undsrthe livir.gunitand have
access to a paved lane.
c. T�ash areas sho�id be enciosed wfh weod
`.encingand loca?ed wi?hir• the park:ngarea
Or the rear setback.
ceTr oi� sx,�r exvz - Wes4 Side Flatz �'� 63
'JSrasag=�+e�f u✓dd9,`; .ex Je�ar- _.�. uPCys
; Type V
�u��din� €Js� �s�d ?�i�igh�
1. JsesofbuiidingshouEdbeassnownhere.
2. Mzxi��m building trzight should be tnree
Mc�ie=_.
3. ach buiEdirg's fvst =`ory=_houid r.et euceed
2 feet in height antl ali 2tld,tionai flocrs
shoultl nei exceeC 10 `eet in neigh[, mea-
sured from floor :o ceiling.
�. T�e buiiding shouid nave a f:rs, fla^.r eleva-
tion oetween 18' ard 36° above grade level.
5. Occepancy of accessory use shouid nat =e-
a�ire o3-stree: park�ng.
�u€��B�rsg €����er��nt
1. 8midings shculd be set wi:hir lots rela:ive to
the procerylinesassheevn here.
2. Buiidirgstree.facadessnoulc exter.d zlong
the Iot widtF zs desigr.a;ed here.
s. Masonry garden wails. wro�gF? i�on fences
snot,Id be built, or hedges shouid be plar•ted
alc�gthe property lires tc cef�re'he stree:'s
edge.
P�rmi��e� £es�r��c�mersis
i. 3alcor:ies, stoops, open parches, bay win-
aows, covered waikw�ys and raisea doo�
yards are permiBed within tne <_naaed areas
2s shown here.
2 MaximumdepthManyencroachmentsho�ld
6enomerethari� feetfromtheh�ilding�vali.
3. Coverad wcikrvays between Yhe orircipal
building and gareges are permittad.
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l. Par�ingshouldteprwioeewithi�tneshaCed �
areas zs snown here.
2. P2rk�ng may be proviced in attached ar
detacFed gareges, or o� paved coneretz
12' —
front
setback
4' —
rr n�mum
3. Priv2:e?arki�gspacesshoultl henolessthzn
10' by 17 wi,h access to a oaved lar.e.
4. T2sh areas should'oe erclosed wich fencing
and iocated with�n the parking are2 or wi`hin
the rear se;back.
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fi' minim�^�sid2set6ack
T o minimum
T • 1 setback
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mmimum sice setback
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m•rimum s�ce setback
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�°'°'�° �'����� s=tback
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tirz or snitr i�xoc � WESt 3ide F1afs
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Type VI
r=_sid=�hzl
res:cer.thl
res:dFrhel
cffi�e resGErtei
0' cr 6'
setback
of f rst
<_tCry
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fTlllllfiiLR1
setback
ofseco�d
story
s;ye-t
park-�g '
`o' minimGmsidesztbzck
i. _ �
�...�' 6' roini^.T�m
; 0 � setba�k
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sideya�c
se?bac�
inimum
[6ack
W2sk Sida Flats
�1�� ����'�4 `vi1l�'
��ildi€�g Use arsc� F �eig;�t
i. Usssoicuiiding=,should'oeasshownhere.
2. 9uild�ng height should ce measured bythe
number of struc[��al floors from t*ie 5ree:
=1eva;ion. Maxmun bu�idingheightsFould
oe thr� �{aries.
3. Each buiiding'sfirs[5•,oryshould notexceed
12 reet in height and alI aGditional flo�rs
should noi exceed 10 iee; in neight, me2-
sured fror� flcorto ceiling.
4. Garages may be attzched ordetzched to the
princpal building.
5. A residentlal use of not mo�e than 500
squarefeei is permitted as an accessory use
above a detached garage. Occupancy of 2c-
cessory use shouid rat rec�ire of�-street
parking.
�aaiEc�ing ���ce��s��
i. Buildir.gsshould neseiwi;hin lotsrelativeto
the property I�nes shown here.
2. Bu�icing street facades should e#er,d along
the Ictwitlth as designated here. A maximum
of 30 peroent of the front eleva[ior, at grade
levei may 6e recessed from?he ��opery line
for buiiding entries.
3. Masonry garden walls, wrought i•on fences
snould be buift, or nedgesshould be piarted
alongthe property lines tc deflne the streeYs
edge.
P�r�itt�d En�r€��ch€a��n�s
1. Balconies, stoops, open porches, bay w�n-
aows, covered waikways and raised door
yards are perm;tted within the <_haded areas
shown here.
2. Maximumdepthofanyercroachmentshould
he no morethar 12 feetfrom the buildingwall.
3. Coverea waikways between the prircipal
b:�ild:ng and g2r2ges are permi:tea.
��C€6IP3�'
i. Park�rgsnoulo be provided within the shaded
areas as showr here.
2. Parking may be provided in aCached or de-
tacheC ga�age=_, or on paved concrete park-
ir.g pads.
3. Pnvate pzrking spaces should be no less
than 2C' by ll' with access toan paved lane.
4. T,2sh zreas shouid be er•clesed w:�F fenc-
ir:g znd loca:ec within the park;rg area orthe
rearyard setback.
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5' rsinimum side setbach
vR-aa,P+n�e.^.: vc;netir+e�s Ue�a. ; a,�e-Bra�s
; Type VII
��s��r�� ��a������
�c�`s6dsng �s� �rc� €��igh#
1. Uses af Bdiltlings shoultl be as showr, here. �
The only perm�Tied use aoove tne f rst sto.ry is
park!ng.
2. ��axi�um build�ng heig�t snoulc be desg-
neted bythe Block Star.dards. .
3. Each b�ilding's r rst s*.cry shoufd �ot 2xceed
12 feei in teight, and all zdditionai fioors
snould oo; exceed 10 feet in Feight, mea-
sured from flocr:c ceiling.
�. ?ark:ng fc! commerc:al uses sho�ld he ac-
commodated with:n the bu:lo ir.g.
�c�i�diz�� P�ac�:n�n#
i. 3u�ld;ngs shacld besetwiMin ",i�e prcpedyiines
as shawn here. .
2. 3u;Idirg st�eet facades sho�ld eX•.end 21ong
the property li�es as ces�gn2tec nere. A set-
back of 6 feet may accu� alang any pe�tion
of'he bcilding's fapade to provide fer bike '
racks, outdoor seatirg, trans;t sheher, puo-
Iic ar storefront dispEays or>�milar uses.
3. Entr2nce ard cafe canapies are per�:tted
e�croachments within =he 6 fao; setback.
�. Irt the ah<_ence of storef�ont windews, verti-
12tor screenirg patterrs sno�id comale-
ment the doo� an� window openirgs of
neighboring buildingfaczdes.
F'armi�t�d ���srraere4�� 5p�ee
1. A maximum of 60 feetfrom the butidirgs fa-
cade mav 6e dedicated to current or fct�re i
commerciai uses. '
2. ae=mirtedvsesshouldbecFOSenfromthose
oermittedirtheOS-2zor.ir•gclassificat!on. �
3. Commerciat floorspace mzy 6e aggreg2fed
alangthe builCingfacade.
4. A min�mum Of 5GX of a sMrefro�t `2cade
sno�ld bea window s�rizce.
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Architectural Standards ue a written description ofsuggested building materials, configura-
tions and techniques for wnstmction of new buildings.'I'hese guidelines seek to provide
direction forthe highestqualitydesign possible.Hll buildings, whetherresidential, wmmercial
or mixed use, shall add to the urban fabric in a positive manner and benefit the public. These .
guidelinesseektopromotequa]ity,notstyle.Wliilesomeazeasandspecificprojectsmaybemore �
appropciatelydevelopedanddesignedviavemaculazuchitectunlvocabulary,wehopetoallow �
for avarietyofqualityazchitectural responses, traditiona( to modem. �
TheArchitechtral Standazds aze intended to provide azchitectural duign guidance fror a broad
range ofhousing types and fl�ible spaces for living, working, hospitalityand merchandising.
R�hen all new buildings are constructed from a consistent pallet of building standazds, the
resultingvisual czpression is l�armonious, even though there is a broad diversityo£activityand
building use. In addition, these standazds emphasize building desigtt elements critical to an
attractive public cealm, an entrancemeat ofSaint Paul's ucban heritage, and the ofwnstruction
durability. '
Thefnllowing£oucsectionscatalogsomewnsiderationsforeachbuildingtypedescribedinthe �
UrbanStaadazds.Criteriasuchubuildingelements,roofsandchimneys,windowsandopen- �
ings, doors and entryv✓ays, and material finishes aze described for each urban building type.
� Malntainahighlevelofwaterqualiryonthe
site and in the building,$).
� Reducepotablewaterconsumptionand
consa!ve buildingwater consumption.
� Conserveoreliminatecoolingtowe�wa.er
consumption.
� Reduceoff-sitetreatrr°ntofwastewater.
� Reducetotalenergyconsumptionof
ouildings using.hefoflowingscra.egies:
��fiuce Lo�ds
a. Optimize building placement ano configura-
tior for energy pe:`ormarce
b. Optimize Guiiding envelopetherrai
oerformance
c. Provide daylighting integrated with electric
hghtingcontrols
�esign Efficient Spsieens
a. ?rovide efficient electric lighting systems
and controls
b. Maxim:ze mechanicsi sys[ems per:"ormarce
c. Useefficien!equipmer,tandappiiances
Use En� Saurc�s s+r[th Lo�r
Er�virsanmentm! €mpact
a. Use rerewabie or o�he• aiternative energy
so�rces
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TYPE I - MAIN STREET
TYPE11-COURTYARDAPARTMENT
Courryard AparhnemType II
Bui9�in� ��esn�nis
Fx[erior walls should demonstrate a pro-
portion of base, middle and top of the
building. For example, the buiiding's top
may be expressed hy a cornice or over-
hanging eaves. Its base may be expressed
through a first level rendered in stone or
rusticated block. The middle could be a
combination of brick, stone and rusti-
cated masonryexpressed in vertical pro-
portions.
Buildings should demonstrate an articu-
lation of each block face. Breaking up a
continuous fa�ade can he designed
through use of material changes, open-
ing sizes, as well as window and door
placements. Passages may be excellent
opportunities to accent building en-
trences as well as courtyard entrances.
Balcony openings on the building fa-
cades should be vertical or sq uare in pro-
portion and unenclosed.
Cylindrical columns should be no less
than 6 inches in diameter.
The undercroftofwooden porch�and decks
should be endosed by vmod lattice.
�aa�fs ar� Cttiran�ys
Roof heights and types should vary. The
typical "projecY' condition of complete
uniformity from building to building and
61ock to block should be avoided.
Building roofs may he flat with a parapet,
or pitched with boxed eaves. Flat roofs
should have a minimum a2" parapet
along each fa�ade. Hipped or gable end
roofs should have a pitch not less than
4:12 and no more than 8:12, and clad in
asphalt shingle or tile.
Overhanging rafters should be trimmed
with a fascia board. The eaves of a box
cornice should be trimmed with boards
and molding.
6cterior chimneys should be finished in
brick or stane. Whether for wood fire-
places or utility purposes, chimneys
should 6e eupressed using traditional ar-
chitecturei references.
Projecting dormers should be framed
with a shed or symmetrical gable roof
construction.
Gutters should be constructed of galva-
nized and painted aluminum.
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Windasvs and Opening'
All windows should be square or vertical
in proportion. The building heritage of
Saint Paul demonstrates the verticality of
post and beam, wall construction. The
building's design should express the lo-
cal building vernacular of square or ver-
tically proportioned window bays. Large
expanses of windowsurface should have
vertically proportioned glass and a struc-
tural hierarchy of m ullions to express the
vertical weight load of bearing wall and
punched window heriT2ge.
Dormerwindowsshould bedouble-hung,
hinged casement or hopper type.
Canvas awnings should be rectangular
in shape and match the window or tran-
som opening it shades.
W indows and glazed openings should be
clear, not mirrored or tinted.
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B¢csrs ar.d En#.=yvtsys
Doors, buildingaddressesandentry-ways
should be visible from the street.
Doorswingsshould notencroach on pub-
lic rights-of-way.
Address numbers should he clearly vis-
ible from the street.
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hAaterisi Finish=_s
Exterior building walls should be finished
in brick, stone, or materials similar in ap-
pearance and demonstrated durability.
Brick should be laid in a true bonding
pattern. Bonding patterns should demon-
strate the naturel integrity of the brick as a
compressive material. Bonding patterns
that express the integrity of interconnected
building components are consistent with
the building heritage of Saint Paul.
Columns, posts, balconies, porches and
bay windows should be constructed of
wood or brick.
Stoops should be constructed of wood
elements or cast concrete and finished in
brick or stone.
Railings should be constructed of wrought
iron sedions.
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TYPE III - MANSION APARTMENT
Mansion House Type II I
�uiis7ln� ESe�te€ats
EMerior walis should set on a base foun-
dation of rock or rusticated concrete block,
between 18 inches and twofeetfrom grade
level. Elevation of the first story slightly
a bove the grade of the sidewalk en hances
the privacy of front unit living rooms.
Balcony openings on the building
facades should be vertical or square in
proportion and unenclosed.
Cylindrical columns should be no less
than 6 inches in diameter.
Wood posts should be no less than 4
inches by 4 inches in section.
The undercroftofwooden porchesand decks
should be enclosed by wood lattice.
�€��fs as�d CFis;tn�ys
Roof heights and types should vary at
the street edge. The typical "projecY'
condition of complete uniformity from
building to building and block to block
should be avoided.
Building roofs should be pitched with
boxed eaves. Hipped orgable end roofs
should have a pitch not less than 4:12
and not less than 8:12, and clad with
standing metal seam, wood shingles or
asphalt shingles.
Overhanging rafters should be trimmed
with a fascia board.
Exteriar chimneys should be f nished i n
brick or stone.
Projecting dormers should be fremed
with a shed or symmetrical gable roof
constructian.
Gutters should 6e constructed of galva-
nized and painted aluminum.
TYPEIV—ROWHOUSE
TYPEV—TOWNHOUSE
TYPEVI—LIVE-WORK UNIT
Live-WOrk Type VI
Ex[erior walls should set on a base foun-
dation of rock or rusticated concrete block,
beiween 18inchesandtwofeetfromgrede
level. Elevation of the first storey slightly
above the grade of the sidewalk enhances
the privacy of front living rooms of the
house.
Building roofs should be pitched with
boxed eaves. Hipped or gable end roofs
should have a pitch not less than 4:12
and no more than 8:12, and be clad with
standing metal seam, wood shingles or
asphalt shingles.
Exferior cfiimneys should be finished in
brick or stone.
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Porch openings on the building facades
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Windows and C3�nings
All windows should be square or vertical
in proportion.
Dormer windows shauld he double-hung,
hinged casement or hopper type.
Windows and glazed openings should be
clear, not mirrored or tinted.
All windows should be square orvertical
in propartion.
Dormer windows should be double-hung
orhoppertype.
Windows and glazed openings should
be clear. not mirrored or tinted.
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#a�ors and Eni.yways �haterial �inishes
Front doors and building entryways � Fxteriorbuildingwallsshould6efnished
should be visible from the street. in brick, stone, clapboard siding or ma-
Buildingaddressesshould beclearlyvis- terials similar in appearance and dem-
iblefromthestreet. onstrated durability. Clapboard siding
should be greater than 2 inches and less
Address numbers should be clearly than6inchestotheweather.
visible from the street.
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Front doors and building entryways
should be visible from the street.
Building addresses should be clearly vis-
ibie from the street.
Address numbers should be clearly
visible from the street.
Units should have individual entrances
at street level.
Brick should be laid in a true bonding
pattern.
Stoops should be constructed of cast con-
crete and flnished in brick or stone.
Columns, posts, balconies, porches and
bay windows should be constructed of
wood or 6rick.
Railings should be constructed of wood
elements or wrought iron sections.
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Stoops should be constructed af wood
elements or cast concrete and finished
in brick or stone.
Railings should be constructed of wood
elements or wrought iron sections.
Exterior bu ilding wails should be finished
in brick, stone, clapboard siding or mate-
rials similar in appearance and demon-
strated durability.
Brick should be laid in a true bonding
pattem.
Columns, posts, balconies, porches and
bay windows should be constructed of
waod or brick.
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TYPEVII—PARKING BUILDING
rype Vl�
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Facade walls should demonstrate a pro-
portion of base, middle and top of the
building. Even though these buildings
store automobiles. they should appear to
, be one in a collection of neighborhood
bwldings. Therefore, the fa�ade should
` appear similarto a Main Street building.
For example, the building's top may be
expressed by a cornice or by overhang-
ing eaves. Its base may be expressed
through a f rst level rendered in stone or
rusticated block. The middle could be a
combination of brick, stone and rusti-
` cated masonryexpressed in vertical pro-
portions.
� � Buildingsshoulddemonstreteanarticu-
. lation of each hlock face. Breaking up a
continuous fa�ade can be designed
through use of material changes, open-
. ing sizes, as well as window and door
placements. Stairs or other vertical cir-
culation may be excellent opportunities
� to accent functional features with archi-
; tecturalgestures.
. � Where possible, first-floor commercial
(retail/service) space should be dedi-
� cated and articulated.
Ra�fs �nd Chi�nays
Roof heights and types should vary at
the street edge. The typical "projecY'
condition of complete uniformity from
building to building and block to block
should be avoided.
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All windows and ventilation openings
should be square or vertical in propor-
tion. The far,ade of the building should to
fit well among other neighborhood build-
ings. Therefore itshould demonstratethe
verticaliTy of post and beam wall construc-
tion similarto the standards of Main Street
and Courtyard Apartment buildings.
Large openings should have vertically pro-
portioned screening and a structural hi-
erarchy of mullions to express the vertical
weight load of bearing wall and punched
window heritage.
Canvas awnings should be rectangular
in shape and match the opening it
shades.
Doors and entryways should be visible
from the street.
Entrences should have pedestrian light-
ingoriented downward, and bulbfxtures
should be less than 16 feet from the
ground. Because buildings adjacentto
Parking Buildings have predominantly
residential unitsabovethefrststory, light-
ing should notshine into bedrooms and
personal living spaces. Lighting should
be considerate of local residents but still
add to pedestrian comfort and safety in
and around the parking facility.
Door swings should not encroach on
public rights-of-way.
Exterior building walis should be finished
in brick, stone, or materials similar in a�r
pearanceand demonstreted durability. it
is anticipated that the interior of parking
buildings will be constructed af reinforced
concrete. However, where the building is
adjacent to a block face, it should appear
to be constructed of the same materials
as neighboring buildings.
Railings should be constructed ofwrought
iron sections.
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a. IMeg�ate ail syscers ara reduce :c�l
8(181'gy :ISZ
� Minimizeomductionandt2r;mis-
sion ofair poliution.
� Contrci moistureto preveni
mic�pbi2E co�tar�inat�en
?rovide Am ple Vertilat:c�'or
°cll,tbnt Ccn,ml and Thermaf
Comfcrt.
arovide reeaed ooeratonal contr�l
cf systems ro occopants.
?rovidezperopriate buildi�g
acausiical and vibrztlor. condi•.ions.
Provide vi=ws. vie�vspace, and
connect�c� to ratwal er.vimnrme�t
Produce environmer.�s tha;
enhar.ce humar camfart, weil-
being, perforrranceand
prcdurtivity.
Min imize consumption and
depietion � mater�al resource;.
Y7inimize the li!e-.^,ycle �mp2C. of
m2tenalson �heenvironment.
t3se ��teeia§s �viih L�+� Env�rcnmen-
taE Bo apac# I7uring T't�e�r Lif� �ycie
�1'Of�uCi3Qit
a. Use saivaged ard remanufacturad
ma+�rals
b. U�er�yciedc�rder.tproduc�ar.dmateriai
c. Use mater;ais fro,m, renewable sources
distribution
c. Use Iccaliy manufactured ma.erials
ins�il2tlan
e. U�IowVOC-emitti�gmatenais
f. Use durbie materials eventua3 reuse or
reryd'mg
g. Usemater2lsthatarereus2ble, recyclabEe
or biodegradaole
� 'Nin�mizeuseofrescurces.
� Jes�gn for less material use.
� ?es�gn bu�lding for atl2pab't7ity.
Des;gn buiidirg for disassembiy.
Minimize waste genera�ed from
canstruction. renov2tion and
demolition af huildings.
� SaNage and Recycle Demolition
Wsste.
� Recycie constructon w2sc°.
� Red;;ce ard recycle packag:ng
vraste.
� �educe ard recycie waste from
buiiding users.
Reduce and pro�edy dispose of
harrdous vraste.
Min;mize waste generated d�ring
building occupancy.
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I,andscape Standazds addrus the form and construction of placu between buildings. All
aspeds o£the natural and built environment should be delibentely designed to offer neigh-
borhood residentr, local business owners and visitors a great place to be, inside and out.
Greening of the rivervalleyshould take into account the treatrnent oflandscape preservation
as well as urban living.
This section is divided into two paxts. Thefirst describes landscape improvement standazds for
the neighborhood's public realm (or the property under the City of Saint PauPs jurisdic-
tion). The second secfion describes standards for landscape improvements in ptivate devel-
opment. Both sections emphasize a sheltering canopy of trees, green lawns, and colorFul
gardens as a principal amenity of the West Side Flats.
The public realm iacludes all those aspects of the urban emironment held in common.
It indudes an assortment ofopen spaces, including street rights-ofway. Places that integrate
the routine aspects oFdaily living. Termination of azes, places for gathering, monuments,
fountains and quiet benches aze all means to ampliEythe quality ofdailylife eYperiences. The
intentions ofthe Landscape Standards aze to assure the commuairy's public realm becomes a
valuable amenity ofthis newneighborhood.
Standards For the public realm are cataloged belowaccording to their location and function.
It should be remembered that the public realm is the fabric bywhich the urban buildings aze
heldin place. Itshould therefore always be thought ofas a wnnectedsystem ofgreen andopen
spaces.
8'E�€YA7E EPEYEL�PFtEi�?
Private development lots have similazstandards to thase ofthe publicrea(m, but in more dehail
for frontyards. Building frontages and front yards embrace the function, lookand feel of the
neighborhood and enclose the street. As such, everything from the placement ofbenches and
lighting to the design and type ofpaving is to be considered in the physical design ofthe site.
Standazds for private deve(opment lots are identified below according to their location and fuac-
tion. It should be remembaed tt�at a consistendy athactive public rrrlm will coordinate pm�ate lots
and buildings and e�hance theirvalue. These buildings should therefore always be thoughtoFu
ncedingM connectto the system ofgeen and open spaces to achieve the'ufullvalue.
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L�rcdsca� Standards
The foilowing sustairable design goals and
svategi� are recommended to maintain r.eigh-
borhooc' publ�c open spaces as attr2ctive
amenities ar the neighborhood:
� Maintainandlorrestorethebio-diversiryof
nat�rai systems ard ecology of the site.
� Respond *.o m�croclima±e anC natural
erergy flows:hrough the use of env+ronmen-
tally responsive site cesign.
� Resmre, maintain, andJor ennance the
na?ural cFa2cter o=the site.
� � Select native trees, shrubs, ard piants for
pubiicana privatel2ndscapetreatmenis.
� Red�celightardno�sepollu±ion.
. � Preserve site watersheds and groundwater
; aquifers.
� Conserve and reuse s;ormwater.
� Maintainahighlevelofvreterqualityonthe
site and in the building(s).
� Recucepotablewaterconsumption.
� � Reduceoff-sitetreatmentofwastewater.
� � Reviewstreettreeplansfortheirconsistency
� wi:hCityofSaintPauPsDivisionofParivsand
Recrea?ion pclicies.
, � Integrete signage, ligh:ing, pl2ce markers
anc mon�ments to improve way-firding
, t7re�ghtheneignbonc�od.
� EstablisF a commitment to using incig-
enous, long lasting, disease resistart, low
maintenance species while mainNaining a
diversiTy anc species tha� do not impede
- pubCcsafety.
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ing Pians, where ap?roprizte.
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RIVERFRONT ESPLANADE
Although the riverside esplanade is
already constructed, there are a few
items that should he considered as new
housing and commercial activity
increases within close proximity.
� Plants should 6e arrenged in a varieTy of
ways. Where there is a lawn a6utting the
promenade, it should he planted a thick
green grass cover, a place where one
could sit comfortably in fair weather.
' Shrubs and other veget2tion could be
aligned to defne the edges of lawns and
walkways. Flowering plants in hanging
baskets and pots, fixed or movables also
add opportunities to define pedestrian
ways and accent the beauty of resting-
places.
RIVERFRONT PARK
The triangular park adjacent to the
esplanade serves as a public open �
space as well as a stormwater retention
basin. In keeping with the objectives of .
GreatRiverGreening,itissuggestedthat .
this park take on as much of the site's
original ecologicai heritage as possible :
while still supporting its use as a public .
space and setting for new urban devel- '
opment. The final design should be
determined by a master planning '
process involving including neighbor- .
hood residents.
� Plantsaroundthestormwaterpondshouid
be indigenous to the river's natural eco-
system. Plantings in and around the
waterfeature should be chosen to accom-
modate the waterlevel"bounce" and
change of seasons with minimal mainte-
nance.
� Plantings at the park's edge should he a
more ordered arrangement than at the
pond's edge. The spaces in between the
center and edge of the park should be
designed to express a trensition from a
more naturel river environment to a more
urban neighborhood character.
Pedestrian connectionsto the urhan street
network should be clearly indicated.
Where local streets adjoin the esplanade,
the pedestrian pathway of sidewalk pave-
ment should be connected and street
signs posted to identify each connecting
street.
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j.
Fences hedges and masonry walls of less
than 36" in height may he used to define
pedestrian pathways and building en-
trances. However, fences should be con-
structed of wood or metal, walls should
be constructed from stone or brick, and
hedges should be specified that are fulty
green even when regularly trimmed.
Pedestrian pathwaysthroughoutthepark
should be greater than 6 feet in width.
Two people should be able to walk com-
fortably side-by-side, or pass each other.
Pedestrian connectionstothe ur6an street
network should be clearly indicaffid.
The park should be connected to Harriet
Island Park for pedestrians and bicycles
with eventual connection to the linear
greenway (rail corridor),
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Lightinm
Pedestrian lighting should be oriented
downward, and bulb fi�ures should be
less than 16 feet from the ground.
Because buildings adjacent to the espla-
nade have predominantly residential
units above the f rst story, lighting should
not shine into bedrooms and personal
living spaces. Lighting should be con-
siderate of local residents but still add to
pedestrian comfort and safety at-grade.
Pedestrian lighting should he oriented
downward, and bulb fiMures should be
less than 16 feet from the ground.
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Sigr,age
All signage should be of a consistent
theme. All advertising and informational
signage should blend into the back-
ground of the esplanade experience.
Signs should be placed in appropriate
and convenient locations, and be grephi-
cally consistent.
All signage should be ofa consistenttheme.
All signage should be oriented towards
identifying locations and blend into the
background of the Riverfront Park experi-
ence. At the same time they should be
located in visible, convenientlocationsand
graphically consistent. Additional signage
may identiry plant species, interpret river
habitat ecology, and history, and describe
some ofthe riverflats community heritage.
�urnishings
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There are various considerations for
pfacing trash receptacles along the
esplanade, and throughoutthe urban vil-
lage. Trash and recycling containers
should be noticeable without 6eing visu-
ally obtrusive, and located for convenient
access.
Trash and recycling contai ners should be
noticeable without heing visually obtru-
sive, and located for convenient access.
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NEIGHBORHOODPARK
The neigh borhood green at the center of
the village serves as a principal open
space amenity. This neighborhood park ;
isintendedtobedistinctincharacterand i
range of activities than at the river, and '
shouldsupportleisure/openspaceneeds ,
of the neighborhood. This may include ;
the loactaion of a tot lot. The final design '
of the park should be determined by a;
master planning process involving neigh-
borhaad residents.
If planting are used, they should define
the park's edge. Separate from the streef
trees in the roadway right-of-way, shrubs
and flowering plants may be used to shape
the park in a more formal neighhorhood
character: Flowering plants in hanging
baskets and pots (fixed or movable) may
also add oppoRunities to d�ne pedes-
trian ways and accent the beauty of rest-
ing-places around the park's perimeter.
Planting should restore native habitats ro
the greatest extent possibie.
STORMWATER POND
7he pond to the west of the Neighbor-
hood Park has a simple; utilitarian
purpose —to filter storm water from the
surroundingstreetsand pavedsurfaces
before it enters the river. But it also has
an aesthetic purpose to be an open
space amenity and should be designed
to appear as an integrated, seamless
part of the adjacent neighborhood park.
The stormwater pond should have a reta-
tively consistent water surface level, and
be surrounded by native river and pond
grasses. Landscape design should take
into account the aesthetic appearance of
the pond grasses as well as the most
efficient filtering of stormwater runoff. If
aeration is required, a fountain should be
designed to be an aesthetic amenity.
If plantings are used, they should define
theneighborhood blxk.Separatefromthe
streettrees in the street, shrubs and flower-
ing planis may be used toshapethe block's
edges in a more informal manner.
' F'ed�strians
Fences hedges and masonry walls of less
than 36" in height may be used to define
pedestrian pathways and building en-
trances.
Pedestrian connections to the urban
street neiworkshould be clearly indicated.
Fertces hedges and masonry walls of less
than 42" in height may be used to define
the urban block. Fences should be con-
structed of wood or metal; walls should
be constructed from stone or brick, and
hedges should he specified that are fully
green even when regularly trimmed.
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Pedestrian lighting should be oriented
downward, and bulb fixtures should be
less than 16feetfrom the ground. Because
buildings adjacent to the Neighborhood
Park are predominantly residential units,
lightingshould notshineintosecondstory
bedrooms and personal living spaces, yet
Iighting provided should add to pedes-
trian comfort and safery at grade level.
Pedestrian lighting should be oriented
downward, and bulb fixtures should be
less than 16 feet from the ground.
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All signage should be of a consistent � Trash and recyclingcontsinersshould be
theme. Signs should be placed in appro- noticea6le without being visually obtru-
priate and conven!ent locations and be sive, and located for convenient access.
graphically consistent
AII signage should be of a consistent
theme. Signs should be placed in appro-
priate and convenient locations and 6e
graphically consistent.
Trashand recyclingcontainersshould be
noticeable without being visually obtru-
sive, and located for convenientaccess.
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PUBLIC STREETS
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Streets are the threads that hold the pub-
lic realm and private development
together. The street network defines
blocks, and it is the block faces that
become addresses for urban buildings.
The West Side Flats street network is
also the princi pal movement system. As
the pathways for all kinds of vehicles,
bicycles and pedestrians, they are
frequently the first impression of the
neighborhood's character. The streets
of this Urban Village should take on a
much more ordered, urban arrangement
of trees and plantings to define these
pathways.
LINEAR GREENWAY
The linear open space running north/
south th rough the West Side Flats is cur-
rentlyan acfive railroad. In the event the
railroad right-of-way is abandoned, this
open space corridor would become a
pedestrian oriented greenway, connect-
ing Plato Boulevard with the River
through the new Urban Village. Comple-
tion ofthis Linear Greenwaywould imple-
ment better connections to the Missis-
sippi River edge, as is clearly stated in
the objectives of Great River Greening
and redevelopment plans of bluff neigh-
borhoods.
Planting strips should be placed wher-
ever possible between the sidewalk and
thestreetcurb. Thickgrass plantingstrips
requiring a minimal amount of mainte-
nance accent the urban street cha2cter
and provide visual relief from pavement
surfaces.
Street trees should define the street corri-
dor. Street trees should be planted within
planting strips at regular intervals appro-
priate to root structure and canopy of the
tree species chosen. Flowering plants in
hanging baskets and pots (fixed or
movable) may also add to the pedestrian
character.
Where trees are planted in paved areas,
structurel soil should be used.
lf planti ngs are used, they should de-
fine each linear block. Separate from
the street trees in adjacent roadway
right-of-way, shrubs and flowering
plants may be used to identify entry
to the greenway's pedestrian path-
way.
Landscaping may include flower gar-
dens, provided theyare designed and
maintained to be neighborhood
amenities.
k'edestsians
Pedestrian connectionsro the urban street
network should be clearly indicated.
Where local streets join each other, pe-
destrian sidewalks should be connected
and street signs posted to identify each
connecting street. Crosswalks should be
clearly marked and consideration given
to pedestrian safety and comfortfor cross-
ing the street.
Pedestrian connections to the urban
street network should he clearly indi-
cated. Where local streets join each
other, pedestrian sidewalks should be
connected and street signs posted to
identifyeach co�nectingstreet. Cross-
walks should be clearly marked and
consideration given to pedestrian
safety and comfort for crossing the
street.
The pathway's pavementshould beat
least l0 feet in width to accommodate
four pedestrians to pass one another
comfortably. Bicycles should be di-
throughthe neighborhood.
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Pedestrian lighting should be oriented
dawnward, and bulb fixtures should he
less than 12 feet from the ground. Be-
cause buildings adjacent to the street are
predominantly residential units, lighting
should not shine inta second story bed-
roomsand personallivingspaces.Streets
are the primary pedestrian circulation
networks, and therefore lighting for night-
time use should add to pedestrian
comfort and safety at g2de level.
Pedestria n lighting should be oriented
downward, and bulb fi�ures should
be less than 12 feet from the ground.
Because buildings adjacent to the
street are predominantly residential
units, lighting shauld not shine into
second story bedrooms and personal
living spaces.
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All signage should be of a consistent
theme. Signs should be placed in appro-
priate and convenient locations and he
graphically consistent.
Signage should be of a consistent
theme and information oriented. All
signage should be oriented towards
identifying locations and blend into
the background ofthe Riverfront Park
experience. Signs should be located
in visible, convenient locations and
graphically consistent.
Directory maps in shelters or kiosks
should be located conveniently, and
describe places of interest, pathway
routes and access to public transit.
Furnishings
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Trash and recycling containers should be
noticeable without being visually obtru-
sive, and located for convenient access.
Benches, lampposts and other furni-
ture should be of a similar style such
that they blend with those placed in
the Riverfront Park and the Neighbor-
hood Park.
Trash and recyclingcontainersshould
be noticeable without being visually
obtrusive, and located forconvenient
access.
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YARDS
The setbacks specified by the urban
standards define yards. For example, a
m ixed-use build ing may have only a rear
yard, whereas a mansion apartment has
front, side and rear yards. The purpose
of standards for private yards is to pre-
serve the integrity of the public realm as
the communitys principal amenity. The
front yard is also an opportunity to
develop a stronger, richer landscape by
planting native materials.
The yard itself should be a simple grass
lawn. Athick grass lawn should be planted
that will accommodate the change of
seasons with minimal maintenance.
If plantings are used, they should define
the yard's edge. Shrubs and flowering
plants may be used to shape the yard in a
more formal manner. Flowering plants in
hanging baskets and pots (fixed or mov-
able) may also add opportunities to
d�ne pedestrian ways.
Tree root zone must be a minimum of 5'
deep between street grade and under-
ground.
SURFACE PARKING LOTS
One of the distinguishing features of the
West Side Fiats is that it orients all the
parking requirements to the interior of
the block, leaving streets to be public
places. Where surface parking occurs,
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design standards that will reduce the
negative im pacts of automo6ile storage
on this pedestrianoriented comm unity,
while at the same time enhance the
q uality of the open space that a parking
lot really is. Parking lots could be
thought of as "parking courts."
The parking lot itself should have several
simple grass lawn islands. A thick grass
lawn should be planted within the curb
backing of parking lot islands.
Trees with broad canopies should be
specified and planted within these grass
islands.
Fences hedges and masonry walls of less
than 36" in height may he used to define
parking lot boundaries. Fences should
be constructed of wood or metal; walls
should be cons[ructed from stone or brick
in a true bonding pattern; and hedges
should be specified that are fully green
even when regularly trimmed.
Trees root zone must be a minimum of 5'
deep beiween street grade and under-
ground.
Where trees are planted in paved areas,
strudural soil should be used.
Fences hedges and masonry walls of less
than 42" in height may 6e used to define
lot perimeters, pedestrian pathways and
building entrances. Any combination of
materials listed below may be used to
offer diversity in landscape treatments.
However, fences should be cons[ructed
of wood or solid metal, walls should be
constructed from stone or brick, and
hedges should be specified that are fully
green even when regularly trimmed.
Pedestrian connections tothe urban street
network should be clearly indicated. Pas-
sageways should identify adjacent street
streets from within the court.
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Pedestrian lighting should be oriented
downward, and bulb fi�ures should be
less than 12 feet from the ground.
Becauseadjacent buildings are predomi-
nantly residential units, lighting should
not shine into second story bedrooms
and personal living spaces, yet add to
pedestrian comfort and safety at grade
level.
Pedestrian lighting should be oriented
downward, and bulb fi�ures should 6e
less than 12 feet from the ground.
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priate and convenient locatlons and be sive, and located for convenient access.
graphically consistent.
All signage should be of a consistent
theme. Signs should be placed in appro-
priate and convenie�t locations and he
grephically consistent.
Trash and recycling contai ners should be
noticeable without being visually obtru-
sive, and located for convenie�t access.
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Many buildings being suggested are a
courryard type. A courtyard building has
units that face the street on one side
and the interior of the block, or the court,
on the other side. These courts are
opportunities to improve the open space
amenity of each biock, and should pro-
vide adequate private open space for
uses such as outdoor cooking, garden-
ing, play activities, etc.
Trees and other green plantings also can
soften the visual appearance of build-
ing facades that enclose the court.
Trees can offer a canopy for cool,
shaded, intimate places belowthem, as
well as offer a habitat for a variety of
birds. A network of pathways allows resi-
dents and visitors to walk through
gardens and lawns of the cou rt. Deliber-
ate design efForts should result in small
seatingareas throughout the courtyard.
If well-appointed and well-maintained,
these courts will remain valuable home-
owner and real estate amenities.
U npaved areas should be a simple gress
lawn or maintained flowerbeds. A thick
grass lawn should be planted that will
accommodate active public use through-
out the change of seasons, and require
minimal maintenance. Gardens are
encouraged, as long asthere is a mainte-
nance program to support them through-
out all seasons.
If plantings are used, they should define
the courtyard's edge. Separate from the
street trees in the roadway right-0f-way,
shru6s and flowering plants may he used
to shape the courtyard in a more informal
neighborhood character.
Trees root zone must be a minimum of 5'
deep between street grade and under-
ground.
Pedestrian connections tothe urban street
nehvork should he clearly indicated. Pas-
sageways should identify adjacent street
streets from within the court.
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less than 12 feet from the ground.
All signage should be of a consistent
theme. Signs should be placed in appro-
priate and convenient locations and be
g2phically consistent.
Trash and recycling containers should be
noticeable without being visually obtru-
sive, and located for convenient access.
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Selection ofplant materials is based upon the site location and des'ued effect on the landscape;
Theyshould be nurserygrown, sound healthy, vigorous plants and free ofinsects, disease, and
injuries.
In wnsideration of diversityamong landscape treatments, implications ofauthetics, mainte-
nance, Eypes oFtreatrnents, and safetyissues should be addressed in these areas:
Plan6ng. Due to disease issuw, the Ciry of St. Paul has established a poliry to plant a
variety ofspecies so a disease (i.e. Dutch Elm disease) cannot destroywhole azeas in the
landsrape. The masterp]an will Inllow the guidelines established bythe CityofSt. Paul
for tree planting and Typu oftrees to plant on streets duignated.
Soils: The soil type must be mmpatible with the species, and ifnot eitherthe species is
not planted in the site, or iffeasible, the soil rype is changed to enharice the likelihoodof
success ofthe plantings.
Fertilizer. When used, commercial fertilizer is a complete plant food; soil tests will
indicate mmposition required.
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healthy tree canopy should be a maintained above 9 feet and tree root wne oF9 Feet depth,
easytot2nspt2n;ens��ir•ggoocsuceessef alongresideatialstreets.Singlerowsoftreeswithcanopiesaboveio-izfeeteachsideofthe
insTallationandimm=d�ztetmpact; streetForcommercialstreetsshouldbeprovidedwitha5-footdeeprootwnebetweengrade
^acaC2bietcana�tifci2lgrovzingmediumand andanyundergroundstructure.
watering regimes; and The five genen listed are long lived, hazdy species of the region. Other trees, less suited
abletCSUrviveeitycpr.di[Ar:ssucnasr08ds^ch � toafortnalduignbutstilicharaderisticofanaturalenvironmentandazecapableofdefining
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A2 US Bank Site and Landscape Plans
A3 Acknowledgements
A4 Bibliography
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"Agreement Behveen the State ofMinnesota, Department oFNahual Resources, the Cityof
Saint Paul, and the Saint Paul Foundarion: Regarding the Greening the Great Rivu Pazk
Project", i996
Greening the Great River Pazk, now kaown as Great River Greening, began in s995 � a
communiry-based effort ofthe SaintPaul Foundation to plant nativevegetation in the down-
town Saint Paul Mississippi riverh'ont. In i996, an agreement was made between the State of
Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources, the City of Saint Paul, and The Saint Paul
Foundation to provide Reinvut in Minnuota (RIM) funds forthis project.
The agreement stated that "the plant materials shall become public property and must be
placed by plantings of equal value if it becomes necessary for them to be removed, altered or
destroyed." To 5ilfill t6e State of Minnesota's requiretnents for protection of the native
vegetation in the Mississippi Rivervalley, the Saint Paul Foundation has agced to workwith
current and newlandownecs to help maintain ot reconfigure plantings.
Alteration of the RIM-funded plantings will be consistent with the State (DNR) planting
criteria, which state that:
• PlaatingsmustoccuxintheCrxeeningtheGxeatRivecParkProjectarea,
• Species must be from the list of spedes native to the dvex valley oz othei narive
species mumally agteed to,
• Plantings will zeinfose the vegetative state thatprovides habirat and oppominiry fox
wildlife movement duough the blississippi Rivex migiation corridoz,
• Plantings must indude a divexse mix of vegetative types and hdghrs, induding native
uees, shxuhs, gxasses and foi6s,
• Planted aieas must be of suffident size ro pxovide suirable and usable habitat fox
wtldlife spedes, and
• Plantings should be coanected to each othex and to existingwildlife habitat in the azea
as much as possible.
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City of Saint Paul
Department Planning and Economic Development
Brian Sweeney, Director
AI Carlson, Project Manager
LucyThompson, Senior Planner
Bob Schreier, DirecMr of Development
Department of Public Works
Mike Klassen, Transportation Planner
Pat Byrne, Civil Engineer
Division of Parks & Recreation
Tim Agness, ASLA, Landscape Architect and former Director of the Design
Center
Saint Paul Riverfront Corporation
Patrick Seeh, 6cecutive Director
Gregory Page, Program Associate
Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc.
Ani12 Barnett, Principal
Denny Wallace, Project Manager
Michael Lamb, Urhan Designer
Rich Mctaughlin, Urban Designer
Kevin Flynn, Architect
Rich Firkins,3dModeling
Frank Martin, Landscape ArchitecUEditor
Grett2 Greenberg, Graphic Designer
Terry Minarik, [andscape Architect
Jim Husnik, Civil Engineer
PatSutherland, Civil Engineer
Akshay Kini, Intern Nchitect
Jeremy McAdams, Intern Architect
Liz Henshaw, Intem Architect
Mark Nolan, Intern Architect
Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center
Tim Gr'�n, Director
West Side Citizens Organization Riverfront Team
Davitl Boyce, WSCO Boartl
BruceVandal, WSCO Board
J ulie Eigenfeld, Riverview Economic DevelopmentAssociation
Karen Reid, Neighborhootl DevelopmentAlliance
Steve Faust, WSCOStaff
KKF. Arclutects
Greg Hollenkamp, AIA, President
Opus Architects & Engineers, Inc.
Dave Bangasser, Project Manager
David Menke, Prqect Manager
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in Pa �l on h Mi iss�pi Develo�ment Fremewoxk. Pxepaxed by Bexridge Lewinbexg Gxeenbesg Daxk
Gabor Iamited, in assoaation with Applied Ecological Services, Inc., Close Landscape �cl�itecture and
Glatting Jackson Kexchex Anglin Lopez Rinehatt. June 1997.
Weat Side Fla c Developm n tea eu�o, prepaxed by Elletbe Becket, Inc. Octobex 29, 1999
Rnvironmental Assessment Worksheet for th� US Bank Office Develo�ment We�t Side Flats. December
26,2000. Pxepared by City of Saint, L7RS/BRW, Inc. and Fae�e & Benson LLP.
A Marker Posirion Ana�vsis of Foi�r Devel�*_+?±?t Cites. Conducted by Zimtnexman/Volk Associates, Inc. on
behalf of the City of Saint Paul. Maxch 28, 2000.
e�pen ix On : Target Marke Descris rion�A Ma±ket Position Anal�sis of Four Devel�ment Sites. Con-
ducted by ZimmeLman/Volk Associates, Inc. on behalf of the City of Saint PauL Mazch 28, 2000.
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Summarv and ,en 1 Po i� - The S int Pa �l C'omirehencive Plan. Depaznvent of Planning and Economic
Development. Adopted by the Saint Paul City Council subject to review Mazch 24, 1999.
Ho ,s; g P an _'I'he in Paul Com�+ehensive Plan. Depamuent of Planviug and Economic Development.
Adopted by the Saint Paul City Council subject to review M�ch 24, 1999.
Land I Jse Plan - The S�int Pa,�l Coy�rehencive Plan. Depaittnent of Plann;n� and Economic Development.
Adopted by the Saint Paul City Council subject to seview Mazch 3, 1999.
Transnortation P1a., _ Th S int Pa .1 ( o�rehensive Plan. Department of Planning and Etonomic DevelOp-
ment. Adopted by the Saint Paui Ciry Council subject to xeview Decembex 17, 1997.
Parks and Recrearion Plan - T'he Sa±nt PaL C ou�,+r h n iv P1an. Depaztment of Plauning and Economic
Development. Adopted by the Saint Paul City Council subject to xeview August 28, 1996.
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New Wo�/ds of Mind and Spir•it
tions Division of Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd
Address: PO Box 64383, St. Paul, MN 55964-0383
iarters: 84 South Wahasha, St. Paul, MN 55'107
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To: The St. Paul Ciry Council
From: Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.
Subject: West Side Flats Master Plan
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Internet Address: www.Llewellyn.com
oHONE: [651) 291-1970
cnx: [651) 291-1908
We applaud the work of the Planning Commission for the continual effort required
to deternune a development plan for the "Flats".
Llewellyn Worldwide is located at 84 South Wabasha, and is inside the West Side
Flats Master Plan perimeter. We own and use space within both Blocks 19 and 20
of the Master Plan area.
We further appreciate and did utilize the opportunities to be heard concerning
proposals and segments of the Master Plan that could adversely affect existing
businesses such as ours. In fact, language was inserted into the plan document
urging developers and the city accommodate existing business to the extent
possible.
Our purpose in communicating via this letter is aetually a reminder that the Master
Plan as written still exhibits half our facility removed, with Levee Road continuing
South through our existing building (Block 20). Additionally, our limited parking
for employees and business contacts is taken up by a new structure in the Plan's
illustrations for Block 19.
Our viable and contributing business with 100+ employees would be severely
affected.
When or if the Master Plan were to unfold as drawn, this issue will resurface.
Bob Van Moorlehem, Controller
Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.