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01-694council File # O�� Gq� 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1� 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 40 41 42 43 ORIGI�iAL Presented By Resolution # Green Sheet # \ \�� RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA ay Re£erred To Committee: Date RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SUMMARY OF THE WHITE BEAR AVEIVI7E SMALL AREA PLAN AS AN ADDENDUM TO THE SAINT PAUL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is authorized under Mimzesota Statues, Section 462353, to cany on comprehensive municipal plauuiug activities for guiding the future development and improvement of the city; and WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul, as a local government unit within the metropolitan azea, is required under Minnesota Statutes, Section 473.858, to prepare a comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council is authorized under Minnesota Statutes, Section 462355, to adopt or amend a comprehensive plan or portion thereof after a recommendation by the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council adopted, by Council File 98-1133 on March 3,1999, the Land Use Plan as a chapter of the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan; and WIIEREAS, the Land Use Plan provided for the adoption of siuiunaries of area plans as addenda to the comprehensive plan; and Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certifi by Co By: Approved by Ma at� By: ov� dlr9l� tlo2�� Approved by Mayor for Sub,>>ission t Council t By: 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 o�-cg� WHEREAS, the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan was prepazed by a community-based task force convened by the Saint Paul Planuiug Commission and including representatives drawn from among neighborhood residents, business owners and community organizations; and WHEREAS, a summary of the White Bear Avenue Sma11 Area Plan was presented to the Planniug Coxnmission for its review; and WHEREAS, the Plauviug Commission, after a public hearing on April 13, 2001, and consideration of public testimony, recommended, by its Resolution 0-31 approved on April 27, 2001, adoption of the suxcunary by the City Council; NOW, TIIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the azea plan summary of the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan is adopted as an area plan addendum to the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan contingent upon review by the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities. � DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCII.: DATE INl'1'fATED GREEN SHEET No.: 110163 , PED - East Team 4/30/Ol 0\—G1�} CONTACl' PERSON & PHONE: llVCfIAiADATE INI'PIAIIDATE Patricia 7ames 6-6639 � ? DEPnxTr,�N�r D� ��! a ci� covxcu, MUST BE ON COUNCII. AGENDA BY (DATE) �IGN 3 CITY ATTORNEY �' CITY CLERK �Mg� FINANCIAL SERV DIIL FINANCIAL SERV/ACCTG ��i "�' FOR 4 MAYOR (OR ASST.) _ CNII. SERVICE COMbIISSION ROi1TING 1 EAST TEAM LEADER� ORDER TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES � (CLIP ALL LOCAITONS FOR SIGNATURE) ncnox �QUFS'rEn: Sign letter of transmittal (Mayor); transmit plan and 40-Acre study to the City Council RECONll�NDATIONS: Approve (A) or Reject (R) PERSONAI. SERVICE CON1Re1CfS MUST AIVSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: �, A PLANNING COMIvIISSION 1. Flas this person/Ecm ever worked under a contract for this departmenY? CIB COMbIlTTEE Yes No CIVIL SERVICE COMNIISSION 2. Has this person/firm ever been a ciry employee? Yes No � 3. Does flils person/ficm possess a skill not nonnally possessed by any current city employee� Yes No Explain ail yes aoswers on separate sheet and at[ach to green sheet AVTTIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTONITY (Who, What, When, Where, W6y): The Planning Commission initiated a small azea plan for White Bear Avenue from I-94 to Larpenteur. A task force of citizens, businesses, and institutional representarives met and developed the small area plan and 40-Acre study recommendations. The Planning Commission held a public heazing on these items on April 13, 2001, and recommended approval of the small area plan summary and 40-Acre study on April 27, 2001. The plan and 40-acre study lay out recommendations for improving White Beaz Avenue and provide zoning changes that will help to accomplish this goal. The summary and 40-acre study need to be adopted by the City Council to become official city policy. �� ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: � � White Bear Avenue will have a set of policy and zoning changes designed to improve the safety, functioning, and appeazance of the street, and the work of the citizens who developed the plan will be brought to fruitian. The moratorium on building permits for White Beaz will be discontinued. Zoning will more accurately reflect uses on the Avenue, and the overlay districts will improve the appearance and mix of uses on the street. These changes will work in concert with the Smart ' Growth Twin Cities opportunity site planning process currently underway for the Hillcrest area. s AISADVAN'I'AGES IF APPROVED: � Some commercial uses currently permitted by the zoning ordinance would no longer be permitted under the proposed , overlay districts. Site improvements required by the overlay districts may be more expensive than under current code requirements. DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: The current moratorium on building permits along White Beaz Aeenue will stay in force. The recommendations of azea , citizens and community councils will be voided. Zoning more appropriate to the avenue will not be put into effect, and the ' zoning overlay districts designed to help in White Beaz Avenue's improvement will not be adopted. TOTAL AMOiJN'I' OF TRANSACTION: $ COST/REVEN[JE BUDGE�'IiD�� ^ � � � � � FONDING SOURCE: e1C'1�I\'dTY ''�.`�' \..� ��. �o�TTON: c��n �° � 1 � Z pQ1 M�� :� � �4a;;1 :� -�T � x�sn.re�reav,v�s�wnava��n�e��reM�ewsn�.aya 5 r"h:: i a.i ot-ct� CI� QF' S�r PA�. 390CiryHall Telephone: 651-266-8570 NormCaleman,Mayor ISWestKelloggBoulevm�d Faaimile:651-228-8573 Saint Pau(, ,LIN 55/02 May 9, 2001 Council President Dan Bostrom and Members of the City Council 320B City Hall Saint Paul, MN 55102 Dear Council President Bostrom and Members of the Council: It is my pleasure to transmit to you, for your review and final action, the Area Plan Sununary of the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan and the accompanying 40-Acre Study. As many of you know, this plan was nutiated by the Plaiuiing Commission in 1997. During the past few years, the Sma11 Area Plan Task Force and the Community Councils for Districts 1 and 2 have worked hard on developing a vision of an improved, more attractive White Bear Avenue, while realizing that it is also a major traffic artery on the East Side. Their goal is to create a revitalized commercial corridor that is safer for motorists, pedestrians, and transit users. Because of the hard wark of the Small Area Plan Task Force and the White Beaz Avenue Business Association, the Metropolitan Council has designated the Hillcrest node at the north end of the study area as a Smart Growth Twin Cities opportunity site. The nationally known consulting group, Calthotpe and Associates, will be participating with local consultants and neighborhood residents and businesses to fiu4her the goals of the community, the city, and the region. The accompanying 40-Acre Study zoning changes will set the stage for this effort, and will have a positive impact on the rest of White Beaz Avenue as well. I recommend this plan sununary and 40-Acre Study for your adopfion and commend the White Beaz Avenue businesses, residents, and institutions as well as the Planning Commission for their hard work. I/� � Mayor Attachments al-6`!y city of saint paul planning co�nmission resolution file number O1-31 date April 27 Zoo� RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF THE AREA PLAN SUMMARY OF THE WHITE BEAR AVENUE SMALL AREA PLAN AS AN ADDENDUM TO THESAINTPAUL COMPREHENSIVEPLAN WHEREAS, the Planning Commission is authorized under Minnesota Statutes Section 462355(2) and Chapter 107 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code, to recommend to the Mayor and City Councii amendments to the comprehensive plan; and • WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Planning Commission, on July 11,1997, initiated work on the White Bear Avenue Sma11 Area Plan; and WIIEREAS, the task force completed its work in September, 2001 and submitted its work to the Distzict 1 and District 2 Community Councils for zeview; and WIIEREAS, the District 2 Community Council recommended that the Pianning Commission approve the plan on September 20, 2000 and the District 1 Community Council did the same on December 18, 2000; and WHEREAS, the Commission held a public hearing on the plan on April 13, 2001, notice of which was published in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger on Mazch 22, 2001; and ' WI�IEREAS, at the conclusion of the hearing, the Commission referred the plan and testimony to the Neighborhood and Current Planning Committee for review and recommendation; and WHEREAS, testimony presented at the public hearing was considered by the Neighborhood and Current Planning Committee who recommended a set of changes to address issues raised; and moved by Kramer secondeel by in favor Unanlmous against White Bear Avenue Pian Resolution Page two WI-IEREAS, the Land Use Plan, adopted by the City Council on Mazch 3, 1999, provides for the adoption of summaries of area plans as addenda to The Saint Pau1 Comprehensive Plan upon fmdings by the Planning Commission that the plans aze consistent with adopted City policies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the SainY Paul Planning Commission finds The White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan is consistent with The Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and other relevant City policies and recommends the adoption of the azea plan suminary by the City Council as an addendum to the comprehensive pian, with the changes approved by the Planning Commission. D� •c9y Area Plan Summary WffiTE BEAR AVENUE SMALL AREA PLAN Addendum to the Comprehensive Plan for Saint Paul Recommended by the Saint Paul Planning Commission, April 27, 2001 Adopted by the Saint Paul City Council, [date] This summary appends to the Comprehensive Plan the community vision for the improvement of White Bear Avenue and the homes and businesses along it. I.ocation The White Bear Avenue study area encompasses one block either side of White Bear Avenue from Larpenteur Avenue on the north to I-94 on the south. Goal/Vision Improve White Bear Avenue from I-94 to Larpenteur, making it a safer, more attractive and inviting street for residents, businesses, shoppers, and motorists and a greater asset to the neighborhoods through which it runs. -1- O�-�9� Specific Recommendations and Implementation Steps Street Desigrz White Bear Avenue should be reconstructed with two through lanes in each direction. The street should not be widened except at key intersections where left turn lanes aze recommended to reduce the number of accidents: O White Bear Avenue at Old Hudson Road; O White Bear Avenue at Minnehaha; O White Beaz Avenue at East Seventh Street and Stillwater Avenue; and O White Bear Avenue at Maryland Avenue. The intersection of Case, Ames Place, and Wlute Bear Avenue should be made safer by closing off access from Ames Place to Wh3te Bear Avenue using a cul de sac on Ames Place (see Figure 1). Street reconstruction should also include installation of lantern lighting along the full length of the study area, with double lantern lights at key areas; crosswalks should be clearly marked with continental striping; street trees should be planted along the entire length of the street; and the railroad bridge should add decorative elements that improve its appearance and its function as a link between schools and neighborhoods. Other street recommendations include eliminating on street parking in the study area; providing addiuonal off-street parking for businesses where possible and encouraging shared parking among businesses; constructing fences and walls that are decorative and of high gualiry as well as functional; adding durable, well-designed, and coordinated street furnishings; and providing a way to maintani these improvements. The plan also recommends working to bury utility lines or relocating them. Commercial Recommendations The plan encourages the existing arganizations, including the district councils, the White Bear Avenue Business Association, and the community development corporation to work on maintenance of property, facade improvements, joint activities, and marketing the avenue in accordance with the Retail Potential Study conducted by MaYfield Research, Inc. Land Use Recommendations The plan includes a 40-acre study that proposes rezonings that more accurately reflect current uses. No uses are made nonconfornung by these rezonings. The proposed rezonings are shown on the attached map. The plan also includes a special district sign plan that provides additional regulations to make s3gns along White Bear Avenue more attractive and effecfive far businesses, motorists, and pedestrians and an overlay zoning district that ensures a more neighborhood-oriented commercial district. Redevelopment Recommendation The plan includes a proposed redevelopment plan for the Hillcrest area. The redevelopment -2- a�_�qy district outlined in the plan should be an attracuve gateway to the city and neighborhood. 1Vew development should balance land uses by adding housing and reducing the total amount of commercial space. The business district is envisioned as a vital community business center that serves a variety of local needs in an environment more amactive and comfortable for pedestrians. The plan area also needs to be designed to enhance the existing and proposed transit service for the Hillcrest azea. City Action Actions the City of Saint Paul can take to help implement this plan are: For the Public VJorks Department: O Work with Ramsey Counry on reconstructing White Bear Avenue according to the plan's recommendations, including left turn lanes, street lighting, and crosswalk markings. O Create a clearer, safer intersection at Case/Ames Place/White Bear Avenue by closing Ames Place with a cul de sac. O Work with Ramsey County to close off unneeded driveways, alleys, and business entrances on White Bear Avenue. O Ban on-street parking on White Bear Avenue. O Improve transit stops in coordination with Metro Transit. O L,ocate the bicycle route along Ruth and Hazel streets,Furness Parkway, and the former street car right-of-way between Maryland Avenue and Ivy Avenue. O Improve design of bridges and bridge approaches as opportunities arise. For other City departments and elected officials: O Improve enforcement of traffic laws. O Help to develop shared parking arrangements where possible. O Ensure that the East Side is well-served by transit. O Help preserve existing housing. O Adopt the accompanying 40-Acre Study, the special district sign plan, and the redevelopment plan. O Work with the City of Maplewood to make the Hillcrest Village area a stronger entrance to both cities and a more pedestrian-friendly, compact, mixed use development. O Stricfly interpret and enforce the existing distance requirements for pawn shops, currency exchanges, and similar uses and not approve variances to these requirements. O Explore cl�anges to the zoning code that would further regulate the location options for pawn shops, currency exchanges, and similar uses. Planning Commission Findings The Plaiuung Commission fmds: 1. The White Bear Avenue Plan is consistent with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan. 2. The Plan Sutnmary should be adopted as an addendum to the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The rezonings in the 40-Acre Study provide assurance that White Bear Avenue will remain a mixed use street, are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and should be -3- d1-G4y adopted by the City Council. 4. The zoning overlay districts (White Bear Avenue Overlay District and Hillcrest Village Overlay District) are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and will help to stabilize the properties along the street. A provision should be added to the building regulations stating that commercial buildings should be built as close to the sidewalk as is practical. The boundary line between the two districts should be moved 1 block south, to Nevada Ave. The pazking lots adjacent to commercial uses on White Bear Avenue should be included in the overlay districts. 5. The special district sign plan should be adopted by the City Council. The advisory minimum building setback for buildings with ground signs should be reduced to 15 feet. 6. Between Old Hudson Road and East Third Street, on-street parking should be banned between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p. m. Monday through Friday. Areas along this part of White Bear Avenue currently signed for no parking any time will not be changed. 7. The Redevelopment Plan for the Hillcrest Village Area is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is recommended for adoption by the Hous3ng and Redevelopment Authoriry. The boundary should be extended one block south to Nevada Avenue. 8. When new development occurs along White Bear Avenue, negotiations for up to 10 feet of additional right of way to accommodate pedestrian amenities (not traffic lane widening) should be part of the ciry's request to developers. Planning Process The Wlute Bear Avenue Small Area Plan and 40-Acre Study was initiated by the Plaiuiing Commission by resolution 97-49 on July 11, 1997. A task force made up of representatives from the District 1 and District 2 Community Councils, the North East Neighborhoods Development Corporation, the White Bear Avenue Business Associauon, and other neighborhood residents, business owners, and institutions met over a period of three years to develop the plan. The task force was co-chaired by a member of the Plavning Commission. The Plan and 40-Acre Study was approved by the District 2 Community Council on September 20, 2000 and by the Disuict 1 Community Council on December 18, 2000. � t� i —GQy PIGURE 1: AMES PLACE ALTERNATIVES Recommended Alternative: i( I' �i �L \ � �,, / � �t li l b� _�@ Wflft BFAR AV41:VE . .`5__3—¢._ . , � I .. h � ` _"' � �' ,) —4i ;'; � �� I a9p� � � �ff d �} .I lJ 3 ,� � � � � n �I � � � W Other Alternatives Considered: j� ' C� ,/ / �IERNATE 2 I s � it _ �� - � � 4 -�,. �� '. ��C� 1=5 � r � i s—__->y _ _ __' LJ ,� I�� u�' r�� n �n# �� = � S � � � �� Y g � ALIERNAi� 4 � � N 9 � � � � �• � 1 �� , ��O� I� , tl. 1�J� ..�.� -a_ga .-T�-.r=-s-�-ev- 3 � � �tl� � i' �� S � / �j 3 � �� i i� "+-_— y y R , _ —._ r ,. LJ '—' i'.& °— ' �3 • � i" "�� .i �� . � � / � I I / 1 � - I i /V � t � � O � � I � O ' � '�� i -. �: ___ _ _ Y-� �. � � � - � `� ; p a== r �- - � �� b..�-�< _ � Ir3 m3 ��; x� i ��____��n — �� e -5- o� - G 9 y 40-ACRE STLTDY WHITE BEAR AVENUE SMAI,L AREA PLAN ` ■ ` Recommended by the Planning Commission: Apri127, 2001 o t -��} Amend the Saint Paul Zoning Code by changing the zoning classification for the following properties on the zoning maps of the City of Saint Paul, Sheet Numbers 7, 15, and 23, as incorporated by reference in Section 60301 of the Saint Paul Zoning Code: B-3 to B-2 .� ADDRESS LEGAL DESCRIPTION 222922110037 1581 White Bear Ave L. T. LAVJTON'S SUBDIVISION OF LOT NO. 8 OF KERWINS OUTLOTS LOTS 1 2 AND LOT 3 BLK 2 222922110056 1567 WYute Beaz Ave L. T. LAWTON'S SUBDIVISION OF LOT NO. 8 OF KERWINS OUTLOTS EX S 44 FT THE E 1/2 OF LOT 27 AND EX S 44 FT LOTS 28 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 2 222922110055 1563 White Bear Ave L. T. LAWTON'S SUBDIVISION OF LOT NO. 8 OF KERWINS OUTLOTS S 44 FT OF E 1/2 OF LOT 27 AND S 44 FT OF LOTS 28 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 2 272922110177 222922140001 222922140019 222922140020 7. A. HUMPHREYS' SUBDNISION A, ST. PAUL, MINN. EX N 40 FT LOTS 28 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 1 222922140021 1529 White Bear Ave J. A. HUMPHREYS' SUBDIVISION A, ST. PAUL, MINN. N 1!2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ AND FOL LOTS 1 2 AND E 18 FT OF LOT 3 BLK 2 0 Maryland Ave EDGAR'S ADD. N 108.19 FT OF LOT 22 1557 White Bear Ave J. A. HUMPHREYS' SUBDIVISION A, ST. PAUL, MINN. LOTS 1 2 AND LOT 3 BLK 1 1537 White Bear Ave. J. A. HiTMPHREYS' SUBDIVISION A, ST. PAUL, MINN. N 40 FT OF LOTS 28 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 1 1 b � -G9y .� ADDRESS LEGAL DESCRIPTION 222922140037 1517 White Bear Ave J. A. HUMPHREYS' Si3BDIVISION A, ST. PAUL, MINN. S 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ AND FOL LOTS 26 'THRU LOT 30 BLK 2 232922320154 1330 VJhite Bear Ave HAYDEN HEIGHTS EX N 19 07/100 FT LOT 28 AND ALL OF LOT 29 BLK 16 232922320155 222922410095 222922440012 232922330105 222922440042 222922440043 232922330180 1328 White Bear Ave 1321 VJhite Bear Ave 1315 White Bear Ave 1314 White Bear Ave 1201 White Bear Ave 1783 Maryland Ave. HAYDEN HEIGHTS LOTS 30 AND LOT 31 BLK 16 AMES ACRE LOTS S 100 FT OF LOT 10 BLK 4 GEItARDINE'S GARDEN LOTS EX S 52 FT THE E 115 FT OF LOT 12 HAZEL Pt1RK DIVISION 5 TO ST. PAUL LOTS 14 AND LOT 15 BLK 2 GERARDINE'S GARDEN LOTS N 1/2 OF LOT 2 GERARDINE'S GARDEN LOTS EX W 147 FT THE S 1/2 OF LOT 2 AND EX W 196 FT LOT 1 HAZEL PARK DIVISION 5 TO ST. PAUL LOTS 16 AND LOT 17 BLK 7 262922220021 1200 White Bear Ave SECTION 26 TOWN 29 RANGE 22 E 147 22/100 FT OF W 180 22/100 FT OF S 182 88/100 FT OF N 215 88l100 FT OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 SEC 26 TN 29 RN 22 272922110001 1199 White Bear Ave EDGAR'S ADD. SUBJ TO ST: LOT 1 272922110002 unassigned EDGAR'S ADD. LOT 2 2 ot-�9y OSl to R4 PIN 222922140058 222922140059 222922140060 222922140061 232922230164 262922330136 262922330135 B2 to R4 222922410002 222922410003 222922410027 222922410028 272922410059 272922440001 272922440002 ADDRESS LEGAL DESCRIPTION 1465 White Bear Ave. MOODY'S REARRANGEMENT LOT 2 1459 White Bear Ave. MOODY'S REARRANGEMENT LOT 3 1455 White Bear Ave. MOODY'S REARRANGEMENT LOT 4 1447 White Bear Ave. MOODY'S REARRANGEMENT LOT 5 1456 White Bear Ave. HAYDEN HEIGHTS LOTS 32 THRU LOT 37 BLK 4 1789 Bush Ave AURORA ADDITION TO ST. PAUL, MINN. W 1/2 OF LOT 19 AND ALL OF LOT 18 BLK 3 1783 Bush Ave AURORA ADDITION TO ST. PAUL, MINN. LOT 17 BLK 3 1427 White Bear Ave 1423 White Bear Ave. 1399 White Bear Ave 1395 White Bear Ave 871 White Bear Ave 1778 7`" St. E 1768 7`� St. E LARSON'S HAZEL PARK HOMESITES LOT 4 LARSON'S HAZEL PARK HOMESITES LOT 3 CAVANAUGH'SSUB.LOT 2 CAVANAUGH'S SUB. LOT 3 BIRMINGHAM'S PARK LOTS 1 THRU LOT 5 BLK 4 KUHL'S 2ND ADDITION TO ST. PAUL E 1/2 OF LOT 2 AND ALL OF LOT 1 BLK 1 KUHL'S 2ND ADDITION TO ST. PAUL W 1/2 OF LOT 2 AND ALL OF LOT 3 BLK 1 3 dl-�ay PIN 272922440021 272922440022 B3 to R3 222922440013 272922110178 RM2 to OSl 272922410034 B2 to OSl 272922410057 272922410058 R3 to B2 352922220028 ADDRESS LEGAL DESCRIP"fION 1769 Ross Ave KIJHL'S 2ND ADDITION TO ST. PAUL LOT 28 BLK 1 811 White Bear Ave 1311 White Bear Ave unassigned 905 White Bear Ave 891 White Bear Ave 877 White Bear Ave KIJHL'S 2ND ADDITION TO ST. PAUL LOTS 29 & LOT 30 BLK 1 GERARDINE'S GARDEN LOTS S 52 FT OF E 115 FT OF LOT 12 EDGAR'S ADD. EX N 108.19 FT LOT 22 BIItMINGHAM'S PARK LOT 1 BLK 3 BIRMINGHAM'S PARK N 1/2 OF FOL LOTS 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 3 BIRMINGHAM'S PARK S 1/2 OF FOL LOTS 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 3 710 White Bear Ave ROBERT L. WARE'S EASTERN HEIGHTS N 52 FT OF S 208 FT OF LOTS 24 AND LOT 25 BLK 2 C! a�-4ay � E9 ea � I rrs.mavr.6 � I etl I ��s /r+rY+w�Nw �+v waw�u � L Ewx �� av� w�q�xfavWO �u ca V �• ai -�� ZONINGOVERLAYDISTRICTS Subdivision 10. 60.950 White Bear Avenue Overlay District Sec.60.951 General provisions. (a) Fstablishment of overlay district; intent. There is hereby established within the City of Saint Paul a special zoning district which shall be known as the White Bear Avenue Overlay District (WBD). This district is established to implement the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan, maintain a unique character, to promote mixed use development, and to protect public health, safety and welfare within the designated district. (b) Relationship to other applicable regulations. Properry located within the overlay district shall be subject to the provisions of the primary zoning district and the new overlay district. Because overlay district regulations may be more or less restrictive than the primary zoning district, where provisions of the overlay district conflict with the primary zoning disuict, the provisions of the overlay disuict shall govern. (c) Established boundaries. Overlay district boundaries shall be as specified in the overlay district regulations. The overlay disuict designation shall be shown on the zoning map (Attachment A) in addition to the underlying zoning district designation (Zoning Maps 7, 15, 23). Sec. 60.952. White Bear Avenue Overlay District. (a) Purpose. The White Bear Avenue Overlay District (WBOD) is designed to facilitate irnplementation of recommendations in the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan. Redevelopment in the district shall be designed to enhance the livability of the area, to reduce adverse traffic and pazking conditions and to create building uses and space consistent and compatible with the architecture of Saint Paul. (b) Established boundaries. The boundaries of the White Bear Avenue Overlay District shall be the area shown on the official zoning map. (c) Prohibited uses. The following uses shall be prohibited in the White Bear Avenue Overlay District: (1) Cuirency exchange businesses. �2) Pawn shops. (3) Cellular telephone antennas not located on an existing structure. (4) Furishing shops. (5) Recycling collection centers. (6) Outdoor sales space for the sale or rental of new, secondhand, or pawned automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, or boats. Except that car rental offices with 6 or fewer passenger vehicles may be permitted, subject to a special condition use permit. (d) Building regulations. The following build'mg regulations shall pertain to the White O 1-( f Bear Avenue Overlay District. (1) Commercial buildings should be built as close to the sidewalk as possible. (2) Fencing on White Beaz Avenue sl�all: � act as a unifying element on the street, with commercial and residential designs relating to each other. � be adaptable, e.g. fencing might top a wall or be freestanding; � be constructed of high quality and low maintenance materials, e.g. wood for residenrial uses and ornamental iron for institutional and business uses (not including chain link fencing); � relate to the street by limiting maximum heights along White Bear Avenue to three (3) feet. (3) Walls shall be: � constructed of high quality, low maintenance materials, including natural stone and precast concrete systems; � compatible with their surroundings; ► capable of being integrated with fencing and landscape materials. (e) Accessory parking regulations. The following accessory parking regulations shall apply to the White Bear Avenue Overlay District: (1) Location: All on site accessory parking areas and structures shall be located to the side or rear of the principal building or use served. Buildings on corner lots shall, to the extent possible, locate the principal building at the corner with accessory parking to the side and rear. Buildings on lots with frontage on three or more sides shall develop a plan that best meets the goals and intent of the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan and this overly district. (2) Quantity: Parking shall be provided as the zoning requires for each use, except as follows: a. For retail, medical, service and office uses, if a transit shelter is provided on site then required parking spaces shall be reduced by five (5) percent but not to exceed five (5) spaces total; b. For retail, medical, service, and office uses, required parking may be reduced by the establishment of a parking district far the purposes of sharing parking within one shopping area; puking areas must be clearly identified and provided with dedicated pedestrian links to the street; the establislunent of a commercial parking district to allow a reduction in pazking required shall be subject to review and approval by the planning commission. c. The development of shared parking is allowed as regulated in Sec. 60.413(15) and 62.103(7). Additionally, medical and service uses may participate in a shared parking agreement provided that it can be demonstrated that there will be adequate parking in combination with the other uses listed in Sec. 22.103(7). (3) Parking structures fronting along public streets shall comply with the following: a. Durable maintainable materials (stone, brick, architecturally finished precast concrete or similar materials equal or better in quality) shall be used for parking OI-�q� structure exteriors. b. A landscaped setback area of at least five (5) feet shall be provided between the parking structure and public sidewalk. Landscaped azeas shall be urigated by underground watering systems. (fl Landscaping regulations. Street trees and landscaping must be designed with the long term health of the plants in mind. Street trees should be planted along the entire length of White Bear Avenue, making sure that there is sufficient room for root growth and including an irrigation system when necessary. Generous planting beds are preferable to tree grates. Other landscaping should be hardy and prnnarily native. (1) At least fifty (50) percent of all landscaped areas should be planted with species native to Minnesota. (2) Where nonnative species are planted, no exotic invasive species shall be used, for example, European buckthorn and Tartarian honeysuckle. (3) Wherever possible, connect new landscape areas to existing or neighboring planted areas for landscape connectivity. (4) In areas of screening, the landscap9ng shall favor planting beds of trees with shrubs in order to have upper and lower plant material. (5) The greatest extent possible, existing healthy native trees and vegetation shall be retained. Subdivision I0. 60.955 Hillcrest Village Overlay District. Sec.60.956 General provisions. (a) Establishment of overlay district; intent. There is hereby established within the City of Saint Paul a special zoning district which shall be known as the Hillcrest Village Overlay District. This district is established to implement the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan, to promote the redevelopment of the area into a miYed use urban district combining commercial uses and housing, and to protect public health, safety and welfare within the designated district. (b) Relationship to other applicable regulations. Property located within the overlay district shall be subject to the provisions of the primary zoning district and the new overlay district. Because overlay district regulations may be more or less restrictive than the prnnary zoning district, where provisions of the overlay district conflict with the primary zoning district, the provisions of the overlay district shall govem. (c) Established boundaries. Overlay district boundaries shall be as specified in the individual overlay district regulations. The overlay district designations shall be shown on the zoning map (Attaclunent B) in addiuon to the underlying zoning district designation (Zoning Map 7). Sec. 60.957. Hillcrest Village Overlay District. o�-�� (a) Purpose. The Hillcrest Village Overlay District (HVOD) is designed to facilitate implementation of recommendations in the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan and to promote the redevelopment of the area into a mised use urban district combining commercial uses and housing. Redevelopment in the district shall be designed to promote the redevelopment of the area into a mixed use urban district combining commercial uses and housing, to enhance the livability of the area, to reduce adverse traffic and parking conditions and to create building uses and space consistent and compatible with the architecture of Saint Paul. (b) Established boundaries. The boundaries of the Hillcrest Village Overlay District shall be the area shown on the official zoning map. C. Prohibited uses. A. uses prohibited in 60.952(c) B. automotive related uses: automobile convenience markets, auto service stations, auto specialty stores, and auto repair facilities. 4. Building regulations as in 6�.952(d). 5. Accessory parking regulations as in 60.952(e). 6. Landscaping regulauons as in 60.952(�. .' '1 IIi ' '�WI! '. ,- .. �: � /-�qy R'HITE BEAR AVENUE SPECIAL DISTRICT SIGN PLAN INTENT AND PURPOSE The VJhite Bear Avenue Special District Sign Plan, as provided in Section 66.216 of the Zoning Code, is intended to provide sign controls for the White Bear Avenue corridor. These controls will enhance the unique character and idenrity of White Bear Avenue, reduce sign clutter, and provide strong, clear identification of businesses. They recognize the need of businesses to be visible to the high volume of traffic that uses White Bear Avenue. The sign plan provides a unified fram�ework for the sign systems of the various commercial nodes (e.g. Minnehaha, 7�' Street, Hillcrest, etc.), which will fit the architecture of the buildings, clearly identify businesses, and enhance the image of the business districts and foster pride in the adjacent neighborhoods. AREA DESCRIPTION The area covered by this plan includes commercial property along White Bear Avenue from Larpenteur to I-94. The area generally extends one-half block east and west of White Bear Avenue, but extends as needed to encompass commercial nodes. page 1 e��69'� INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS The provisions of this Special Disttict Sign Plan aze supplementary to the provisions of Chapter 66, Signs, of the Zoning Cade. The provisions of this Sign Plan that are more restrictive than provisions of Chapter 66 shall prevail and supersede the provisions of Chapter 66. All words and terms shall be defined as in Chapter 66 of the Zoning Code of the City of Saint Paul. The word shall is mandatory; the word should is advisory. ADVERTISING SIGNS Advertising signs shall be regulated through the Greater East Side Special District Sign Plan. BUSINESS SIGNS Business signs are necessary for the viability of the commercial areas on White Bear Avenue. They inform customers about the type of business and its location. The name of the business should be highlighted. In general, words and symbols should take no more than 40 percent of the total area of a sign. Signs with light letters on a dark background are easier to spot on a busy street. Sign colors and materials should be compatible with the building and surrounding environment. To maximi�� the effect of the graphics, the number of colors should be ininimal. Lighting of signs should be carefully considered; internally lit electric signs aze discouraged. 1. Business signs shall be used to identify the business, not to advertise products. Signs that advertise a product and include the name of the business on the premises where the sign is placed are prohibited. These signs, which are often provided by product suppliers, fail to highlight the unportant information - the business name - and clutter the appearance of the sueet. 2. Roof signs sha11 be parallel to the wall of the ►SAIN�'' �� V ��i. �� 13��11 Sally's Dew Drop Inn building and used to match rooflines and unify sign bands on adjacent buildings. Roof signs shall not be used for advertising. 3. Wall signs shall cover neither windows nor architectural trim and detail. Wall signs should be located on the bands of building facades: over the entry, over windows, or between windows. Because wall signs are almost always seen from an angle, extended typefaces should be used. Viewing from an angle d'uniuishes the apparent width and spacing of the letters. Signs painted d'uectly on the wall of a building shall not be permitted. Signs painted d'uectly on the wall of a building defaces the building. Tenants may move and the painted wall sign may be left to mis-identify a new tenant or to peel and become page 2 o�-�9y unsightly. 4. Ground signs are recommended for institurional, professional and industrial buildings. Ground signs for individual establishments should be used only when a building is set back 15 feet or more from the street right-of-way. Ground signs for individual establishments shall be placed parallel to the street. 5. Grouped signs are used to idenrify multiple businesses in a larger building or contiguous buildings. They are recommended when individual projecting signs would block each other. Grouped signs may be used for businesses that are not d'arectly accessible from the public sidewalk. Thep shall be placed within a common framework and may be placed perpendicular to the street. Rav's Barber Shoo Miahtv Douov Soa Bee's Pest Cantrul Rio's Tailor Shao eev's Boak Nnak 6. Projecting signs are effective for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, but they also tend to obstruct the view of other signs and are a major source of sign clutter. Projecting signs that display a symbolic or business name are permitted. No more than one projecting sign per 40 feet shall be permitted. Multiple businesses closer to one another than 40 feet shall not use projecting signs. 7. Pole signs can bring a business with a setback up to the street. Like projecting signs, pole signs are effective for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, but they also can be a source of sign clutter. Pole signs are permitted for individual buildings that are occupied by a single business and that have a setback from the street right-of-way of 35 feet or more. Pole signs shall use as little structure as possible, shall be stationary, and shall be no higher than 20 feet above grade at the highest point. Structural elements of the sign should be painted black or another dark colar. :� � Permanent window signs are pernutted and shall not exceed 10% of the store window glass area. Portable signs shall not be pernutted in the White Bear Avenue Sign District. 10. Banners identifying White Bear Avenue business disuicts attached to street lights are pernutted. They shall be designed with a common shape within the Sign District, while patterns may reflect the neighborhood designation. page 3 P Bear Avenue Propo f?-ti- council File # O�� Gq� 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1� 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 40 41 42 43 ORIGI�iAL Presented By Resolution # Green Sheet # \ \�� RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA ay Re£erred To Committee: Date RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SUMMARY OF THE WHITE BEAR AVEIVI7E SMALL AREA PLAN AS AN ADDENDUM TO THE SAINT PAUL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is authorized under Mimzesota Statues, Section 462353, to cany on comprehensive municipal plauuiug activities for guiding the future development and improvement of the city; and WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul, as a local government unit within the metropolitan azea, is required under Minnesota Statutes, Section 473.858, to prepare a comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council is authorized under Minnesota Statutes, Section 462355, to adopt or amend a comprehensive plan or portion thereof after a recommendation by the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council adopted, by Council File 98-1133 on March 3,1999, the Land Use Plan as a chapter of the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan; and WIIEREAS, the Land Use Plan provided for the adoption of siuiunaries of area plans as addenda to the comprehensive plan; and Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certifi by Co By: Approved by Ma at� By: ov� dlr9l� tlo2�� Approved by Mayor for Sub,>>ission t Council t By: 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 o�-cg� WHEREAS, the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan was prepazed by a community-based task force convened by the Saint Paul Planuiug Commission and including representatives drawn from among neighborhood residents, business owners and community organizations; and WHEREAS, a summary of the White Bear Avenue Sma11 Area Plan was presented to the Planniug Coxnmission for its review; and WHEREAS, the Plauviug Commission, after a public hearing on April 13, 2001, and consideration of public testimony, recommended, by its Resolution 0-31 approved on April 27, 2001, adoption of the suxcunary by the City Council; NOW, TIIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the azea plan summary of the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan is adopted as an area plan addendum to the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan contingent upon review by the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities. � DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCII.: DATE INl'1'fATED GREEN SHEET No.: 110163 , PED - East Team 4/30/Ol 0\—G1�} CONTACl' PERSON & PHONE: llVCfIAiADATE INI'PIAIIDATE Patricia 7ames 6-6639 � ? DEPnxTr,�N�r D� ��! a ci� covxcu, MUST BE ON COUNCII. AGENDA BY (DATE) �IGN 3 CITY ATTORNEY �' CITY CLERK �Mg� FINANCIAL SERV DIIL FINANCIAL SERV/ACCTG ��i "�' FOR 4 MAYOR (OR ASST.) _ CNII. SERVICE COMbIISSION ROi1TING 1 EAST TEAM LEADER� ORDER TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES � (CLIP ALL LOCAITONS FOR SIGNATURE) ncnox �QUFS'rEn: Sign letter of transmittal (Mayor); transmit plan and 40-Acre study to the City Council RECONll�NDATIONS: Approve (A) or Reject (R) PERSONAI. SERVICE CON1Re1CfS MUST AIVSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: �, A PLANNING COMIvIISSION 1. Flas this person/Ecm ever worked under a contract for this departmenY? CIB COMbIlTTEE Yes No CIVIL SERVICE COMNIISSION 2. Has this person/firm ever been a ciry employee? Yes No � 3. Does flils person/ficm possess a skill not nonnally possessed by any current city employee� Yes No Explain ail yes aoswers on separate sheet and at[ach to green sheet AVTTIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTONITY (Who, What, When, Where, W6y): The Planning Commission initiated a small azea plan for White Bear Avenue from I-94 to Larpenteur. A task force of citizens, businesses, and institutional representarives met and developed the small area plan and 40-Acre study recommendations. The Planning Commission held a public heazing on these items on April 13, 2001, and recommended approval of the small area plan summary and 40-Acre study on April 27, 2001. The plan and 40-acre study lay out recommendations for improving White Beaz Avenue and provide zoning changes that will help to accomplish this goal. The summary and 40-acre study need to be adopted by the City Council to become official city policy. �� ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: � � White Bear Avenue will have a set of policy and zoning changes designed to improve the safety, functioning, and appeazance of the street, and the work of the citizens who developed the plan will be brought to fruitian. The moratorium on building permits for White Beaz will be discontinued. Zoning will more accurately reflect uses on the Avenue, and the overlay districts will improve the appearance and mix of uses on the street. These changes will work in concert with the Smart ' Growth Twin Cities opportunity site planning process currently underway for the Hillcrest area. s AISADVAN'I'AGES IF APPROVED: � Some commercial uses currently permitted by the zoning ordinance would no longer be permitted under the proposed , overlay districts. Site improvements required by the overlay districts may be more expensive than under current code requirements. DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: The current moratorium on building permits along White Beaz Aeenue will stay in force. The recommendations of azea , citizens and community councils will be voided. Zoning more appropriate to the avenue will not be put into effect, and the ' zoning overlay districts designed to help in White Beaz Avenue's improvement will not be adopted. TOTAL AMOiJN'I' OF TRANSACTION: $ COST/REVEN[JE BUDGE�'IiD�� ^ � � � � � FONDING SOURCE: e1C'1�I\'dTY ''�.`�' \..� ��. �o�TTON: c��n �° � 1 � Z pQ1 M�� :� � �4a;;1 :� -�T � x�sn.re�reav,v�s�wnava��n�e��reM�ewsn�.aya 5 r"h:: i a.i ot-ct� CI� QF' S�r PA�. 390CiryHall Telephone: 651-266-8570 NormCaleman,Mayor ISWestKelloggBoulevm�d Faaimile:651-228-8573 Saint Pau(, ,LIN 55/02 May 9, 2001 Council President Dan Bostrom and Members of the City Council 320B City Hall Saint Paul, MN 55102 Dear Council President Bostrom and Members of the Council: It is my pleasure to transmit to you, for your review and final action, the Area Plan Sununary of the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan and the accompanying 40-Acre Study. As many of you know, this plan was nutiated by the Plaiuiing Commission in 1997. During the past few years, the Sma11 Area Plan Task Force and the Community Councils for Districts 1 and 2 have worked hard on developing a vision of an improved, more attractive White Bear Avenue, while realizing that it is also a major traffic artery on the East Side. Their goal is to create a revitalized commercial corridor that is safer for motorists, pedestrians, and transit users. Because of the hard wark of the Small Area Plan Task Force and the White Beaz Avenue Business Association, the Metropolitan Council has designated the Hillcrest node at the north end of the study area as a Smart Growth Twin Cities opportunity site. The nationally known consulting group, Calthotpe and Associates, will be participating with local consultants and neighborhood residents and businesses to fiu4her the goals of the community, the city, and the region. The accompanying 40-Acre Study zoning changes will set the stage for this effort, and will have a positive impact on the rest of White Beaz Avenue as well. I recommend this plan sununary and 40-Acre Study for your adopfion and commend the White Beaz Avenue businesses, residents, and institutions as well as the Planning Commission for their hard work. I/� � Mayor Attachments al-6`!y city of saint paul planning co�nmission resolution file number O1-31 date April 27 Zoo� RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF THE AREA PLAN SUMMARY OF THE WHITE BEAR AVENUE SMALL AREA PLAN AS AN ADDENDUM TO THESAINTPAUL COMPREHENSIVEPLAN WHEREAS, the Planning Commission is authorized under Minnesota Statutes Section 462355(2) and Chapter 107 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code, to recommend to the Mayor and City Councii amendments to the comprehensive plan; and • WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Planning Commission, on July 11,1997, initiated work on the White Bear Avenue Sma11 Area Plan; and WIIEREAS, the task force completed its work in September, 2001 and submitted its work to the Distzict 1 and District 2 Community Councils for zeview; and WIIEREAS, the District 2 Community Council recommended that the Pianning Commission approve the plan on September 20, 2000 and the District 1 Community Council did the same on December 18, 2000; and WHEREAS, the Commission held a public hearing on the plan on April 13, 2001, notice of which was published in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger on Mazch 22, 2001; and ' WI�IEREAS, at the conclusion of the hearing, the Commission referred the plan and testimony to the Neighborhood and Current Planning Committee for review and recommendation; and WHEREAS, testimony presented at the public hearing was considered by the Neighborhood and Current Planning Committee who recommended a set of changes to address issues raised; and moved by Kramer secondeel by in favor Unanlmous against White Bear Avenue Pian Resolution Page two WI-IEREAS, the Land Use Plan, adopted by the City Council on Mazch 3, 1999, provides for the adoption of summaries of area plans as addenda to The Saint Pau1 Comprehensive Plan upon fmdings by the Planning Commission that the plans aze consistent with adopted City policies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the SainY Paul Planning Commission finds The White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan is consistent with The Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and other relevant City policies and recommends the adoption of the azea plan suminary by the City Council as an addendum to the comprehensive pian, with the changes approved by the Planning Commission. D� •c9y Area Plan Summary WffiTE BEAR AVENUE SMALL AREA PLAN Addendum to the Comprehensive Plan for Saint Paul Recommended by the Saint Paul Planning Commission, April 27, 2001 Adopted by the Saint Paul City Council, [date] This summary appends to the Comprehensive Plan the community vision for the improvement of White Bear Avenue and the homes and businesses along it. I.ocation The White Bear Avenue study area encompasses one block either side of White Bear Avenue from Larpenteur Avenue on the north to I-94 on the south. Goal/Vision Improve White Bear Avenue from I-94 to Larpenteur, making it a safer, more attractive and inviting street for residents, businesses, shoppers, and motorists and a greater asset to the neighborhoods through which it runs. -1- O�-�9� Specific Recommendations and Implementation Steps Street Desigrz White Bear Avenue should be reconstructed with two through lanes in each direction. The street should not be widened except at key intersections where left turn lanes aze recommended to reduce the number of accidents: O White Bear Avenue at Old Hudson Road; O White Bear Avenue at Minnehaha; O White Beaz Avenue at East Seventh Street and Stillwater Avenue; and O White Bear Avenue at Maryland Avenue. The intersection of Case, Ames Place, and Wlute Bear Avenue should be made safer by closing off access from Ames Place to Wh3te Bear Avenue using a cul de sac on Ames Place (see Figure 1). Street reconstruction should also include installation of lantern lighting along the full length of the study area, with double lantern lights at key areas; crosswalks should be clearly marked with continental striping; street trees should be planted along the entire length of the street; and the railroad bridge should add decorative elements that improve its appearance and its function as a link between schools and neighborhoods. Other street recommendations include eliminating on street parking in the study area; providing addiuonal off-street parking for businesses where possible and encouraging shared parking among businesses; constructing fences and walls that are decorative and of high gualiry as well as functional; adding durable, well-designed, and coordinated street furnishings; and providing a way to maintani these improvements. The plan also recommends working to bury utility lines or relocating them. Commercial Recommendations The plan encourages the existing arganizations, including the district councils, the White Bear Avenue Business Association, and the community development corporation to work on maintenance of property, facade improvements, joint activities, and marketing the avenue in accordance with the Retail Potential Study conducted by MaYfield Research, Inc. Land Use Recommendations The plan includes a 40-acre study that proposes rezonings that more accurately reflect current uses. No uses are made nonconfornung by these rezonings. The proposed rezonings are shown on the attached map. The plan also includes a special district sign plan that provides additional regulations to make s3gns along White Bear Avenue more attractive and effecfive far businesses, motorists, and pedestrians and an overlay zoning district that ensures a more neighborhood-oriented commercial district. Redevelopment Recommendation The plan includes a proposed redevelopment plan for the Hillcrest area. The redevelopment -2- a�_�qy district outlined in the plan should be an attracuve gateway to the city and neighborhood. 1Vew development should balance land uses by adding housing and reducing the total amount of commercial space. The business district is envisioned as a vital community business center that serves a variety of local needs in an environment more amactive and comfortable for pedestrians. The plan area also needs to be designed to enhance the existing and proposed transit service for the Hillcrest azea. City Action Actions the City of Saint Paul can take to help implement this plan are: For the Public VJorks Department: O Work with Ramsey Counry on reconstructing White Bear Avenue according to the plan's recommendations, including left turn lanes, street lighting, and crosswalk markings. O Create a clearer, safer intersection at Case/Ames Place/White Bear Avenue by closing Ames Place with a cul de sac. O Work with Ramsey County to close off unneeded driveways, alleys, and business entrances on White Bear Avenue. O Ban on-street parking on White Bear Avenue. O Improve transit stops in coordination with Metro Transit. O L,ocate the bicycle route along Ruth and Hazel streets,Furness Parkway, and the former street car right-of-way between Maryland Avenue and Ivy Avenue. O Improve design of bridges and bridge approaches as opportunities arise. For other City departments and elected officials: O Improve enforcement of traffic laws. O Help to develop shared parking arrangements where possible. O Ensure that the East Side is well-served by transit. O Help preserve existing housing. O Adopt the accompanying 40-Acre Study, the special district sign plan, and the redevelopment plan. O Work with the City of Maplewood to make the Hillcrest Village area a stronger entrance to both cities and a more pedestrian-friendly, compact, mixed use development. O Stricfly interpret and enforce the existing distance requirements for pawn shops, currency exchanges, and similar uses and not approve variances to these requirements. O Explore cl�anges to the zoning code that would further regulate the location options for pawn shops, currency exchanges, and similar uses. Planning Commission Findings The Plaiuung Commission fmds: 1. The White Bear Avenue Plan is consistent with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan. 2. The Plan Sutnmary should be adopted as an addendum to the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The rezonings in the 40-Acre Study provide assurance that White Bear Avenue will remain a mixed use street, are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and should be -3- d1-G4y adopted by the City Council. 4. The zoning overlay districts (White Bear Avenue Overlay District and Hillcrest Village Overlay District) are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and will help to stabilize the properties along the street. A provision should be added to the building regulations stating that commercial buildings should be built as close to the sidewalk as is practical. The boundary line between the two districts should be moved 1 block south, to Nevada Ave. The pazking lots adjacent to commercial uses on White Bear Avenue should be included in the overlay districts. 5. The special district sign plan should be adopted by the City Council. The advisory minimum building setback for buildings with ground signs should be reduced to 15 feet. 6. Between Old Hudson Road and East Third Street, on-street parking should be banned between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p. m. Monday through Friday. Areas along this part of White Bear Avenue currently signed for no parking any time will not be changed. 7. The Redevelopment Plan for the Hillcrest Village Area is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is recommended for adoption by the Hous3ng and Redevelopment Authoriry. The boundary should be extended one block south to Nevada Avenue. 8. When new development occurs along White Bear Avenue, negotiations for up to 10 feet of additional right of way to accommodate pedestrian amenities (not traffic lane widening) should be part of the ciry's request to developers. Planning Process The Wlute Bear Avenue Small Area Plan and 40-Acre Study was initiated by the Plaiuiing Commission by resolution 97-49 on July 11, 1997. A task force made up of representatives from the District 1 and District 2 Community Councils, the North East Neighborhoods Development Corporation, the White Bear Avenue Business Associauon, and other neighborhood residents, business owners, and institutions met over a period of three years to develop the plan. The task force was co-chaired by a member of the Plavning Commission. The Plan and 40-Acre Study was approved by the District 2 Community Council on September 20, 2000 and by the Disuict 1 Community Council on December 18, 2000. � t� i —GQy PIGURE 1: AMES PLACE ALTERNATIVES Recommended Alternative: i( I' �i �L \ � �,, / � �t li l b� _�@ Wflft BFAR AV41:VE . .`5__3—¢._ . , � I .. h � ` _"' � �' ,) —4i ;'; � �� I a9p� � � �ff d �} .I lJ 3 ,� � � � � n �I � � � W Other Alternatives Considered: j� ' C� ,/ / �IERNATE 2 I s � it _ �� - � � 4 -�,. �� '. ��C� 1=5 � r � i s—__->y _ _ __' LJ ,� I�� u�' r�� n �n# �� = � S � � � �� Y g � ALIERNAi� 4 � � N 9 � � � � �• � 1 �� , ��O� I� , tl. 1�J� ..�.� -a_ga .-T�-.r=-s-�-ev- 3 � � �tl� � i' �� S � / �j 3 � �� i i� "+-_— y y R , _ —._ r ,. LJ '—' i'.& °— ' �3 • � i" "�� .i �� . � � / � I I / 1 � - I i /V � t � � O � � I � O ' � '�� i -. �: ___ _ _ Y-� �. � � � - � `� ; p a== r �- - � �� b..�-�< _ � Ir3 m3 ��; x� i ��____��n — �� e -5- o� - G 9 y 40-ACRE STLTDY WHITE BEAR AVENUE SMAI,L AREA PLAN ` ■ ` Recommended by the Planning Commission: Apri127, 2001 o t -��} Amend the Saint Paul Zoning Code by changing the zoning classification for the following properties on the zoning maps of the City of Saint Paul, Sheet Numbers 7, 15, and 23, as incorporated by reference in Section 60301 of the Saint Paul Zoning Code: B-3 to B-2 .� ADDRESS LEGAL DESCRIPTION 222922110037 1581 White Bear Ave L. T. LAVJTON'S SUBDIVISION OF LOT NO. 8 OF KERWINS OUTLOTS LOTS 1 2 AND LOT 3 BLK 2 222922110056 1567 WYute Beaz Ave L. T. LAWTON'S SUBDIVISION OF LOT NO. 8 OF KERWINS OUTLOTS EX S 44 FT THE E 1/2 OF LOT 27 AND EX S 44 FT LOTS 28 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 2 222922110055 1563 White Bear Ave L. T. LAWTON'S SUBDIVISION OF LOT NO. 8 OF KERWINS OUTLOTS S 44 FT OF E 1/2 OF LOT 27 AND S 44 FT OF LOTS 28 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 2 272922110177 222922140001 222922140019 222922140020 7. A. HUMPHREYS' SUBDNISION A, ST. PAUL, MINN. EX N 40 FT LOTS 28 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 1 222922140021 1529 White Bear Ave J. A. HUMPHREYS' SUBDIVISION A, ST. PAUL, MINN. N 1!2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ AND FOL LOTS 1 2 AND E 18 FT OF LOT 3 BLK 2 0 Maryland Ave EDGAR'S ADD. N 108.19 FT OF LOT 22 1557 White Bear Ave J. A. HUMPHREYS' SUBDIVISION A, ST. PAUL, MINN. LOTS 1 2 AND LOT 3 BLK 1 1537 White Bear Ave. J. A. HiTMPHREYS' SUBDIVISION A, ST. PAUL, MINN. N 40 FT OF LOTS 28 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 1 1 b � -G9y .� ADDRESS LEGAL DESCRIPTION 222922140037 1517 White Bear Ave J. A. HUMPHREYS' Si3BDIVISION A, ST. PAUL, MINN. S 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ AND FOL LOTS 26 'THRU LOT 30 BLK 2 232922320154 1330 VJhite Bear Ave HAYDEN HEIGHTS EX N 19 07/100 FT LOT 28 AND ALL OF LOT 29 BLK 16 232922320155 222922410095 222922440012 232922330105 222922440042 222922440043 232922330180 1328 White Bear Ave 1321 VJhite Bear Ave 1315 White Bear Ave 1314 White Bear Ave 1201 White Bear Ave 1783 Maryland Ave. HAYDEN HEIGHTS LOTS 30 AND LOT 31 BLK 16 AMES ACRE LOTS S 100 FT OF LOT 10 BLK 4 GEItARDINE'S GARDEN LOTS EX S 52 FT THE E 115 FT OF LOT 12 HAZEL Pt1RK DIVISION 5 TO ST. PAUL LOTS 14 AND LOT 15 BLK 2 GERARDINE'S GARDEN LOTS N 1/2 OF LOT 2 GERARDINE'S GARDEN LOTS EX W 147 FT THE S 1/2 OF LOT 2 AND EX W 196 FT LOT 1 HAZEL PARK DIVISION 5 TO ST. PAUL LOTS 16 AND LOT 17 BLK 7 262922220021 1200 White Bear Ave SECTION 26 TOWN 29 RANGE 22 E 147 22/100 FT OF W 180 22/100 FT OF S 182 88/100 FT OF N 215 88l100 FT OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 SEC 26 TN 29 RN 22 272922110001 1199 White Bear Ave EDGAR'S ADD. SUBJ TO ST: LOT 1 272922110002 unassigned EDGAR'S ADD. LOT 2 2 ot-�9y OSl to R4 PIN 222922140058 222922140059 222922140060 222922140061 232922230164 262922330136 262922330135 B2 to R4 222922410002 222922410003 222922410027 222922410028 272922410059 272922440001 272922440002 ADDRESS LEGAL DESCRIPTION 1465 White Bear Ave. MOODY'S REARRANGEMENT LOT 2 1459 White Bear Ave. MOODY'S REARRANGEMENT LOT 3 1455 White Bear Ave. MOODY'S REARRANGEMENT LOT 4 1447 White Bear Ave. MOODY'S REARRANGEMENT LOT 5 1456 White Bear Ave. HAYDEN HEIGHTS LOTS 32 THRU LOT 37 BLK 4 1789 Bush Ave AURORA ADDITION TO ST. PAUL, MINN. W 1/2 OF LOT 19 AND ALL OF LOT 18 BLK 3 1783 Bush Ave AURORA ADDITION TO ST. PAUL, MINN. LOT 17 BLK 3 1427 White Bear Ave 1423 White Bear Ave. 1399 White Bear Ave 1395 White Bear Ave 871 White Bear Ave 1778 7`" St. E 1768 7`� St. E LARSON'S HAZEL PARK HOMESITES LOT 4 LARSON'S HAZEL PARK HOMESITES LOT 3 CAVANAUGH'SSUB.LOT 2 CAVANAUGH'S SUB. LOT 3 BIRMINGHAM'S PARK LOTS 1 THRU LOT 5 BLK 4 KUHL'S 2ND ADDITION TO ST. PAUL E 1/2 OF LOT 2 AND ALL OF LOT 1 BLK 1 KUHL'S 2ND ADDITION TO ST. PAUL W 1/2 OF LOT 2 AND ALL OF LOT 3 BLK 1 3 dl-�ay PIN 272922440021 272922440022 B3 to R3 222922440013 272922110178 RM2 to OSl 272922410034 B2 to OSl 272922410057 272922410058 R3 to B2 352922220028 ADDRESS LEGAL DESCRIP"fION 1769 Ross Ave KIJHL'S 2ND ADDITION TO ST. PAUL LOT 28 BLK 1 811 White Bear Ave 1311 White Bear Ave unassigned 905 White Bear Ave 891 White Bear Ave 877 White Bear Ave KIJHL'S 2ND ADDITION TO ST. PAUL LOTS 29 & LOT 30 BLK 1 GERARDINE'S GARDEN LOTS S 52 FT OF E 115 FT OF LOT 12 EDGAR'S ADD. EX N 108.19 FT LOT 22 BIItMINGHAM'S PARK LOT 1 BLK 3 BIRMINGHAM'S PARK N 1/2 OF FOL LOTS 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 3 BIRMINGHAM'S PARK S 1/2 OF FOL LOTS 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 3 710 White Bear Ave ROBERT L. WARE'S EASTERN HEIGHTS N 52 FT OF S 208 FT OF LOTS 24 AND LOT 25 BLK 2 C! a�-4ay � E9 ea � I rrs.mavr.6 � I etl I ��s /r+rY+w�Nw �+v waw�u � L Ewx �� av� w�q�xfavWO �u ca V �• ai -�� ZONINGOVERLAYDISTRICTS Subdivision 10. 60.950 White Bear Avenue Overlay District Sec.60.951 General provisions. (a) Fstablishment of overlay district; intent. There is hereby established within the City of Saint Paul a special zoning district which shall be known as the White Bear Avenue Overlay District (WBD). This district is established to implement the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan, maintain a unique character, to promote mixed use development, and to protect public health, safety and welfare within the designated district. (b) Relationship to other applicable regulations. Properry located within the overlay district shall be subject to the provisions of the primary zoning district and the new overlay district. Because overlay district regulations may be more or less restrictive than the primary zoning district, where provisions of the overlay district conflict with the primary zoning disuict, the provisions of the overlay disuict shall govern. (c) Established boundaries. Overlay district boundaries shall be as specified in the overlay district regulations. The overlay disuict designation shall be shown on the zoning map (Attachment A) in addition to the underlying zoning district designation (Zoning Maps 7, 15, 23). Sec. 60.952. White Bear Avenue Overlay District. (a) Purpose. The White Bear Avenue Overlay District (WBOD) is designed to facilitate irnplementation of recommendations in the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan. Redevelopment in the district shall be designed to enhance the livability of the area, to reduce adverse traffic and pazking conditions and to create building uses and space consistent and compatible with the architecture of Saint Paul. (b) Established boundaries. The boundaries of the White Bear Avenue Overlay District shall be the area shown on the official zoning map. (c) Prohibited uses. The following uses shall be prohibited in the White Bear Avenue Overlay District: (1) Cuirency exchange businesses. �2) Pawn shops. (3) Cellular telephone antennas not located on an existing structure. (4) Furishing shops. (5) Recycling collection centers. (6) Outdoor sales space for the sale or rental of new, secondhand, or pawned automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, or boats. Except that car rental offices with 6 or fewer passenger vehicles may be permitted, subject to a special condition use permit. (d) Building regulations. The following build'mg regulations shall pertain to the White O 1-( f Bear Avenue Overlay District. (1) Commercial buildings should be built as close to the sidewalk as possible. (2) Fencing on White Beaz Avenue sl�all: � act as a unifying element on the street, with commercial and residential designs relating to each other. � be adaptable, e.g. fencing might top a wall or be freestanding; � be constructed of high quality and low maintenance materials, e.g. wood for residenrial uses and ornamental iron for institutional and business uses (not including chain link fencing); � relate to the street by limiting maximum heights along White Bear Avenue to three (3) feet. (3) Walls shall be: � constructed of high quality, low maintenance materials, including natural stone and precast concrete systems; � compatible with their surroundings; ► capable of being integrated with fencing and landscape materials. (e) Accessory parking regulations. The following accessory parking regulations shall apply to the White Bear Avenue Overlay District: (1) Location: All on site accessory parking areas and structures shall be located to the side or rear of the principal building or use served. Buildings on corner lots shall, to the extent possible, locate the principal building at the corner with accessory parking to the side and rear. Buildings on lots with frontage on three or more sides shall develop a plan that best meets the goals and intent of the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan and this overly district. (2) Quantity: Parking shall be provided as the zoning requires for each use, except as follows: a. For retail, medical, service and office uses, if a transit shelter is provided on site then required parking spaces shall be reduced by five (5) percent but not to exceed five (5) spaces total; b. For retail, medical, service, and office uses, required parking may be reduced by the establishment of a parking district far the purposes of sharing parking within one shopping area; puking areas must be clearly identified and provided with dedicated pedestrian links to the street; the establislunent of a commercial parking district to allow a reduction in pazking required shall be subject to review and approval by the planning commission. c. The development of shared parking is allowed as regulated in Sec. 60.413(15) and 62.103(7). Additionally, medical and service uses may participate in a shared parking agreement provided that it can be demonstrated that there will be adequate parking in combination with the other uses listed in Sec. 22.103(7). (3) Parking structures fronting along public streets shall comply with the following: a. Durable maintainable materials (stone, brick, architecturally finished precast concrete or similar materials equal or better in quality) shall be used for parking OI-�q� structure exteriors. b. A landscaped setback area of at least five (5) feet shall be provided between the parking structure and public sidewalk. Landscaped azeas shall be urigated by underground watering systems. (fl Landscaping regulations. Street trees and landscaping must be designed with the long term health of the plants in mind. Street trees should be planted along the entire length of White Bear Avenue, making sure that there is sufficient room for root growth and including an irrigation system when necessary. Generous planting beds are preferable to tree grates. Other landscaping should be hardy and prnnarily native. (1) At least fifty (50) percent of all landscaped areas should be planted with species native to Minnesota. (2) Where nonnative species are planted, no exotic invasive species shall be used, for example, European buckthorn and Tartarian honeysuckle. (3) Wherever possible, connect new landscape areas to existing or neighboring planted areas for landscape connectivity. (4) In areas of screening, the landscap9ng shall favor planting beds of trees with shrubs in order to have upper and lower plant material. (5) The greatest extent possible, existing healthy native trees and vegetation shall be retained. Subdivision I0. 60.955 Hillcrest Village Overlay District. Sec.60.956 General provisions. (a) Establishment of overlay district; intent. There is hereby established within the City of Saint Paul a special zoning district which shall be known as the Hillcrest Village Overlay District. This district is established to implement the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan, to promote the redevelopment of the area into a miYed use urban district combining commercial uses and housing, and to protect public health, safety and welfare within the designated district. (b) Relationship to other applicable regulations. Property located within the overlay district shall be subject to the provisions of the primary zoning district and the new overlay district. Because overlay district regulations may be more or less restrictive than the prnnary zoning district, where provisions of the overlay district conflict with the primary zoning district, the provisions of the overlay district shall govem. (c) Established boundaries. Overlay district boundaries shall be as specified in the individual overlay district regulations. The overlay district designations shall be shown on the zoning map (Attaclunent B) in addiuon to the underlying zoning district designation (Zoning Map 7). Sec. 60.957. Hillcrest Village Overlay District. o�-�� (a) Purpose. The Hillcrest Village Overlay District (HVOD) is designed to facilitate implementation of recommendations in the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan and to promote the redevelopment of the area into a mised use urban district combining commercial uses and housing. Redevelopment in the district shall be designed to promote the redevelopment of the area into a mixed use urban district combining commercial uses and housing, to enhance the livability of the area, to reduce adverse traffic and parking conditions and to create building uses and space consistent and compatible with the architecture of Saint Paul. (b) Established boundaries. The boundaries of the Hillcrest Village Overlay District shall be the area shown on the official zoning map. C. Prohibited uses. A. uses prohibited in 60.952(c) B. automotive related uses: automobile convenience markets, auto service stations, auto specialty stores, and auto repair facilities. 4. Building regulations as in 6�.952(d). 5. Accessory parking regulations as in 60.952(e). 6. Landscaping regulauons as in 60.952(�. .' '1 IIi ' '�WI! '. ,- .. �: � /-�qy R'HITE BEAR AVENUE SPECIAL DISTRICT SIGN PLAN INTENT AND PURPOSE The VJhite Bear Avenue Special District Sign Plan, as provided in Section 66.216 of the Zoning Code, is intended to provide sign controls for the White Bear Avenue corridor. These controls will enhance the unique character and idenrity of White Bear Avenue, reduce sign clutter, and provide strong, clear identification of businesses. They recognize the need of businesses to be visible to the high volume of traffic that uses White Bear Avenue. The sign plan provides a unified fram�ework for the sign systems of the various commercial nodes (e.g. Minnehaha, 7�' Street, Hillcrest, etc.), which will fit the architecture of the buildings, clearly identify businesses, and enhance the image of the business districts and foster pride in the adjacent neighborhoods. AREA DESCRIPTION The area covered by this plan includes commercial property along White Bear Avenue from Larpenteur to I-94. The area generally extends one-half block east and west of White Bear Avenue, but extends as needed to encompass commercial nodes. page 1 e��69'� INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS The provisions of this Special Disttict Sign Plan aze supplementary to the provisions of Chapter 66, Signs, of the Zoning Cade. The provisions of this Sign Plan that are more restrictive than provisions of Chapter 66 shall prevail and supersede the provisions of Chapter 66. All words and terms shall be defined as in Chapter 66 of the Zoning Code of the City of Saint Paul. The word shall is mandatory; the word should is advisory. ADVERTISING SIGNS Advertising signs shall be regulated through the Greater East Side Special District Sign Plan. BUSINESS SIGNS Business signs are necessary for the viability of the commercial areas on White Bear Avenue. They inform customers about the type of business and its location. The name of the business should be highlighted. In general, words and symbols should take no more than 40 percent of the total area of a sign. Signs with light letters on a dark background are easier to spot on a busy street. Sign colors and materials should be compatible with the building and surrounding environment. To maximi�� the effect of the graphics, the number of colors should be ininimal. Lighting of signs should be carefully considered; internally lit electric signs aze discouraged. 1. Business signs shall be used to identify the business, not to advertise products. Signs that advertise a product and include the name of the business on the premises where the sign is placed are prohibited. These signs, which are often provided by product suppliers, fail to highlight the unportant information - the business name - and clutter the appearance of the sueet. 2. Roof signs sha11 be parallel to the wall of the ►SAIN�'' �� V ��i. �� 13��11 Sally's Dew Drop Inn building and used to match rooflines and unify sign bands on adjacent buildings. Roof signs shall not be used for advertising. 3. Wall signs shall cover neither windows nor architectural trim and detail. Wall signs should be located on the bands of building facades: over the entry, over windows, or between windows. Because wall signs are almost always seen from an angle, extended typefaces should be used. Viewing from an angle d'uniuishes the apparent width and spacing of the letters. Signs painted d'uectly on the wall of a building shall not be permitted. Signs painted d'uectly on the wall of a building defaces the building. Tenants may move and the painted wall sign may be left to mis-identify a new tenant or to peel and become page 2 o�-�9y unsightly. 4. Ground signs are recommended for institurional, professional and industrial buildings. Ground signs for individual establishments should be used only when a building is set back 15 feet or more from the street right-of-way. Ground signs for individual establishments shall be placed parallel to the street. 5. Grouped signs are used to idenrify multiple businesses in a larger building or contiguous buildings. They are recommended when individual projecting signs would block each other. Grouped signs may be used for businesses that are not d'arectly accessible from the public sidewalk. Thep shall be placed within a common framework and may be placed perpendicular to the street. Rav's Barber Shoo Miahtv Douov Soa Bee's Pest Cantrul Rio's Tailor Shao eev's Boak Nnak 6. Projecting signs are effective for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, but they also tend to obstruct the view of other signs and are a major source of sign clutter. Projecting signs that display a symbolic or business name are permitted. No more than one projecting sign per 40 feet shall be permitted. Multiple businesses closer to one another than 40 feet shall not use projecting signs. 7. Pole signs can bring a business with a setback up to the street. Like projecting signs, pole signs are effective for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, but they also can be a source of sign clutter. Pole signs are permitted for individual buildings that are occupied by a single business and that have a setback from the street right-of-way of 35 feet or more. Pole signs shall use as little structure as possible, shall be stationary, and shall be no higher than 20 feet above grade at the highest point. Structural elements of the sign should be painted black or another dark colar. :� � Permanent window signs are pernutted and shall not exceed 10% of the store window glass area. Portable signs shall not be pernutted in the White Bear Avenue Sign District. 10. Banners identifying White Bear Avenue business disuicts attached to street lights are pernutted. They shall be designed with a common shape within the Sign District, while patterns may reflect the neighborhood designation. page 3 P Bear Avenue Propo f?-ti- council File # O�� Gq� 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1� 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 40 41 42 43 ORIGI�iAL Presented By Resolution # Green Sheet # \ \�� RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA ay Re£erred To Committee: Date RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SUMMARY OF THE WHITE BEAR AVEIVI7E SMALL AREA PLAN AS AN ADDENDUM TO THE SAINT PAUL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is authorized under Mimzesota Statues, Section 462353, to cany on comprehensive municipal plauuiug activities for guiding the future development and improvement of the city; and WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul, as a local government unit within the metropolitan azea, is required under Minnesota Statutes, Section 473.858, to prepare a comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council is authorized under Minnesota Statutes, Section 462355, to adopt or amend a comprehensive plan or portion thereof after a recommendation by the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council adopted, by Council File 98-1133 on March 3,1999, the Land Use Plan as a chapter of the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan; and WIIEREAS, the Land Use Plan provided for the adoption of siuiunaries of area plans as addenda to the comprehensive plan; and Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certifi by Co By: Approved by Ma at� By: ov� dlr9l� tlo2�� Approved by Mayor for Sub,>>ission t Council t By: 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 o�-cg� WHEREAS, the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan was prepazed by a community-based task force convened by the Saint Paul Planuiug Commission and including representatives drawn from among neighborhood residents, business owners and community organizations; and WHEREAS, a summary of the White Bear Avenue Sma11 Area Plan was presented to the Planniug Coxnmission for its review; and WHEREAS, the Plauviug Commission, after a public hearing on April 13, 2001, and consideration of public testimony, recommended, by its Resolution 0-31 approved on April 27, 2001, adoption of the suxcunary by the City Council; NOW, TIIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the azea plan summary of the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan is adopted as an area plan addendum to the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan contingent upon review by the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities. � DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCII.: DATE INl'1'fATED GREEN SHEET No.: 110163 , PED - East Team 4/30/Ol 0\—G1�} CONTACl' PERSON & PHONE: llVCfIAiADATE INI'PIAIIDATE Patricia 7ames 6-6639 � ? DEPnxTr,�N�r D� ��! a ci� covxcu, MUST BE ON COUNCII. AGENDA BY (DATE) �IGN 3 CITY ATTORNEY �' CITY CLERK �Mg� FINANCIAL SERV DIIL FINANCIAL SERV/ACCTG ��i "�' FOR 4 MAYOR (OR ASST.) _ CNII. SERVICE COMbIISSION ROi1TING 1 EAST TEAM LEADER� ORDER TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES � (CLIP ALL LOCAITONS FOR SIGNATURE) ncnox �QUFS'rEn: Sign letter of transmittal (Mayor); transmit plan and 40-Acre study to the City Council RECONll�NDATIONS: Approve (A) or Reject (R) PERSONAI. SERVICE CON1Re1CfS MUST AIVSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: �, A PLANNING COMIvIISSION 1. Flas this person/Ecm ever worked under a contract for this departmenY? CIB COMbIlTTEE Yes No CIVIL SERVICE COMNIISSION 2. Has this person/firm ever been a ciry employee? Yes No � 3. Does flils person/ficm possess a skill not nonnally possessed by any current city employee� Yes No Explain ail yes aoswers on separate sheet and at[ach to green sheet AVTTIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTONITY (Who, What, When, Where, W6y): The Planning Commission initiated a small azea plan for White Bear Avenue from I-94 to Larpenteur. A task force of citizens, businesses, and institutional representarives met and developed the small area plan and 40-Acre study recommendations. The Planning Commission held a public heazing on these items on April 13, 2001, and recommended approval of the small area plan summary and 40-Acre study on April 27, 2001. The plan and 40-acre study lay out recommendations for improving White Beaz Avenue and provide zoning changes that will help to accomplish this goal. The summary and 40-acre study need to be adopted by the City Council to become official city policy. �� ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: � � White Bear Avenue will have a set of policy and zoning changes designed to improve the safety, functioning, and appeazance of the street, and the work of the citizens who developed the plan will be brought to fruitian. The moratorium on building permits for White Beaz will be discontinued. Zoning will more accurately reflect uses on the Avenue, and the overlay districts will improve the appearance and mix of uses on the street. These changes will work in concert with the Smart ' Growth Twin Cities opportunity site planning process currently underway for the Hillcrest area. s AISADVAN'I'AGES IF APPROVED: � Some commercial uses currently permitted by the zoning ordinance would no longer be permitted under the proposed , overlay districts. Site improvements required by the overlay districts may be more expensive than under current code requirements. DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: The current moratorium on building permits along White Beaz Aeenue will stay in force. The recommendations of azea , citizens and community councils will be voided. Zoning more appropriate to the avenue will not be put into effect, and the ' zoning overlay districts designed to help in White Beaz Avenue's improvement will not be adopted. TOTAL AMOiJN'I' OF TRANSACTION: $ COST/REVEN[JE BUDGE�'IiD�� ^ � � � � � FONDING SOURCE: e1C'1�I\'dTY ''�.`�' \..� ��. �o�TTON: c��n �° � 1 � Z pQ1 M�� :� � �4a;;1 :� -�T � x�sn.re�reav,v�s�wnava��n�e��reM�ewsn�.aya 5 r"h:: i a.i ot-ct� CI� QF' S�r PA�. 390CiryHall Telephone: 651-266-8570 NormCaleman,Mayor ISWestKelloggBoulevm�d Faaimile:651-228-8573 Saint Pau(, ,LIN 55/02 May 9, 2001 Council President Dan Bostrom and Members of the City Council 320B City Hall Saint Paul, MN 55102 Dear Council President Bostrom and Members of the Council: It is my pleasure to transmit to you, for your review and final action, the Area Plan Sununary of the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan and the accompanying 40-Acre Study. As many of you know, this plan was nutiated by the Plaiuiing Commission in 1997. During the past few years, the Sma11 Area Plan Task Force and the Community Councils for Districts 1 and 2 have worked hard on developing a vision of an improved, more attractive White Bear Avenue, while realizing that it is also a major traffic artery on the East Side. Their goal is to create a revitalized commercial corridor that is safer for motorists, pedestrians, and transit users. Because of the hard wark of the Small Area Plan Task Force and the White Beaz Avenue Business Association, the Metropolitan Council has designated the Hillcrest node at the north end of the study area as a Smart Growth Twin Cities opportunity site. The nationally known consulting group, Calthotpe and Associates, will be participating with local consultants and neighborhood residents and businesses to fiu4her the goals of the community, the city, and the region. The accompanying 40-Acre Study zoning changes will set the stage for this effort, and will have a positive impact on the rest of White Beaz Avenue as well. I recommend this plan sununary and 40-Acre Study for your adopfion and commend the White Beaz Avenue businesses, residents, and institutions as well as the Planning Commission for their hard work. I/� � Mayor Attachments al-6`!y city of saint paul planning co�nmission resolution file number O1-31 date April 27 Zoo� RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF THE AREA PLAN SUMMARY OF THE WHITE BEAR AVENUE SMALL AREA PLAN AS AN ADDENDUM TO THESAINTPAUL COMPREHENSIVEPLAN WHEREAS, the Planning Commission is authorized under Minnesota Statutes Section 462355(2) and Chapter 107 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code, to recommend to the Mayor and City Councii amendments to the comprehensive plan; and • WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Planning Commission, on July 11,1997, initiated work on the White Bear Avenue Sma11 Area Plan; and WIIEREAS, the task force completed its work in September, 2001 and submitted its work to the Distzict 1 and District 2 Community Councils for zeview; and WIIEREAS, the District 2 Community Council recommended that the Pianning Commission approve the plan on September 20, 2000 and the District 1 Community Council did the same on December 18, 2000; and WHEREAS, the Commission held a public hearing on the plan on April 13, 2001, notice of which was published in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger on Mazch 22, 2001; and ' WI�IEREAS, at the conclusion of the hearing, the Commission referred the plan and testimony to the Neighborhood and Current Planning Committee for review and recommendation; and WHEREAS, testimony presented at the public hearing was considered by the Neighborhood and Current Planning Committee who recommended a set of changes to address issues raised; and moved by Kramer secondeel by in favor Unanlmous against White Bear Avenue Pian Resolution Page two WI-IEREAS, the Land Use Plan, adopted by the City Council on Mazch 3, 1999, provides for the adoption of summaries of area plans as addenda to The Saint Pau1 Comprehensive Plan upon fmdings by the Planning Commission that the plans aze consistent with adopted City policies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the SainY Paul Planning Commission finds The White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan is consistent with The Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and other relevant City policies and recommends the adoption of the azea plan suminary by the City Council as an addendum to the comprehensive pian, with the changes approved by the Planning Commission. D� •c9y Area Plan Summary WffiTE BEAR AVENUE SMALL AREA PLAN Addendum to the Comprehensive Plan for Saint Paul Recommended by the Saint Paul Planning Commission, April 27, 2001 Adopted by the Saint Paul City Council, [date] This summary appends to the Comprehensive Plan the community vision for the improvement of White Bear Avenue and the homes and businesses along it. I.ocation The White Bear Avenue study area encompasses one block either side of White Bear Avenue from Larpenteur Avenue on the north to I-94 on the south. Goal/Vision Improve White Bear Avenue from I-94 to Larpenteur, making it a safer, more attractive and inviting street for residents, businesses, shoppers, and motorists and a greater asset to the neighborhoods through which it runs. -1- O�-�9� Specific Recommendations and Implementation Steps Street Desigrz White Bear Avenue should be reconstructed with two through lanes in each direction. The street should not be widened except at key intersections where left turn lanes aze recommended to reduce the number of accidents: O White Bear Avenue at Old Hudson Road; O White Bear Avenue at Minnehaha; O White Beaz Avenue at East Seventh Street and Stillwater Avenue; and O White Bear Avenue at Maryland Avenue. The intersection of Case, Ames Place, and Wlute Bear Avenue should be made safer by closing off access from Ames Place to Wh3te Bear Avenue using a cul de sac on Ames Place (see Figure 1). Street reconstruction should also include installation of lantern lighting along the full length of the study area, with double lantern lights at key areas; crosswalks should be clearly marked with continental striping; street trees should be planted along the entire length of the street; and the railroad bridge should add decorative elements that improve its appearance and its function as a link between schools and neighborhoods. Other street recommendations include eliminating on street parking in the study area; providing addiuonal off-street parking for businesses where possible and encouraging shared parking among businesses; constructing fences and walls that are decorative and of high gualiry as well as functional; adding durable, well-designed, and coordinated street furnishings; and providing a way to maintani these improvements. The plan also recommends working to bury utility lines or relocating them. Commercial Recommendations The plan encourages the existing arganizations, including the district councils, the White Bear Avenue Business Association, and the community development corporation to work on maintenance of property, facade improvements, joint activities, and marketing the avenue in accordance with the Retail Potential Study conducted by MaYfield Research, Inc. Land Use Recommendations The plan includes a 40-acre study that proposes rezonings that more accurately reflect current uses. No uses are made nonconfornung by these rezonings. The proposed rezonings are shown on the attached map. The plan also includes a special district sign plan that provides additional regulations to make s3gns along White Bear Avenue more attractive and effecfive far businesses, motorists, and pedestrians and an overlay zoning district that ensures a more neighborhood-oriented commercial district. Redevelopment Recommendation The plan includes a proposed redevelopment plan for the Hillcrest area. The redevelopment -2- a�_�qy district outlined in the plan should be an attracuve gateway to the city and neighborhood. 1Vew development should balance land uses by adding housing and reducing the total amount of commercial space. The business district is envisioned as a vital community business center that serves a variety of local needs in an environment more amactive and comfortable for pedestrians. The plan area also needs to be designed to enhance the existing and proposed transit service for the Hillcrest azea. City Action Actions the City of Saint Paul can take to help implement this plan are: For the Public VJorks Department: O Work with Ramsey Counry on reconstructing White Bear Avenue according to the plan's recommendations, including left turn lanes, street lighting, and crosswalk markings. O Create a clearer, safer intersection at Case/Ames Place/White Bear Avenue by closing Ames Place with a cul de sac. O Work with Ramsey County to close off unneeded driveways, alleys, and business entrances on White Bear Avenue. O Ban on-street parking on White Bear Avenue. O Improve transit stops in coordination with Metro Transit. O L,ocate the bicycle route along Ruth and Hazel streets,Furness Parkway, and the former street car right-of-way between Maryland Avenue and Ivy Avenue. O Improve design of bridges and bridge approaches as opportunities arise. For other City departments and elected officials: O Improve enforcement of traffic laws. O Help to develop shared parking arrangements where possible. O Ensure that the East Side is well-served by transit. O Help preserve existing housing. O Adopt the accompanying 40-Acre Study, the special district sign plan, and the redevelopment plan. O Work with the City of Maplewood to make the Hillcrest Village area a stronger entrance to both cities and a more pedestrian-friendly, compact, mixed use development. O Stricfly interpret and enforce the existing distance requirements for pawn shops, currency exchanges, and similar uses and not approve variances to these requirements. O Explore cl�anges to the zoning code that would further regulate the location options for pawn shops, currency exchanges, and similar uses. Planning Commission Findings The Plaiuung Commission fmds: 1. The White Bear Avenue Plan is consistent with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan. 2. The Plan Sutnmary should be adopted as an addendum to the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The rezonings in the 40-Acre Study provide assurance that White Bear Avenue will remain a mixed use street, are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and should be -3- d1-G4y adopted by the City Council. 4. The zoning overlay districts (White Bear Avenue Overlay District and Hillcrest Village Overlay District) are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and will help to stabilize the properties along the street. A provision should be added to the building regulations stating that commercial buildings should be built as close to the sidewalk as is practical. The boundary line between the two districts should be moved 1 block south, to Nevada Ave. The pazking lots adjacent to commercial uses on White Bear Avenue should be included in the overlay districts. 5. The special district sign plan should be adopted by the City Council. The advisory minimum building setback for buildings with ground signs should be reduced to 15 feet. 6. Between Old Hudson Road and East Third Street, on-street parking should be banned between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p. m. Monday through Friday. Areas along this part of White Bear Avenue currently signed for no parking any time will not be changed. 7. The Redevelopment Plan for the Hillcrest Village Area is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is recommended for adoption by the Hous3ng and Redevelopment Authoriry. The boundary should be extended one block south to Nevada Avenue. 8. When new development occurs along White Bear Avenue, negotiations for up to 10 feet of additional right of way to accommodate pedestrian amenities (not traffic lane widening) should be part of the ciry's request to developers. Planning Process The Wlute Bear Avenue Small Area Plan and 40-Acre Study was initiated by the Plaiuiing Commission by resolution 97-49 on July 11, 1997. A task force made up of representatives from the District 1 and District 2 Community Councils, the North East Neighborhoods Development Corporation, the White Bear Avenue Business Associauon, and other neighborhood residents, business owners, and institutions met over a period of three years to develop the plan. The task force was co-chaired by a member of the Plavning Commission. The Plan and 40-Acre Study was approved by the District 2 Community Council on September 20, 2000 and by the Disuict 1 Community Council on December 18, 2000. � t� i —GQy PIGURE 1: AMES PLACE ALTERNATIVES Recommended Alternative: i( I' �i �L \ � �,, / � �t li l b� _�@ Wflft BFAR AV41:VE . .`5__3—¢._ . , � I .. h � ` _"' � �' ,) —4i ;'; � �� I a9p� � � �ff d �} .I lJ 3 ,� � � � � n �I � � � W Other Alternatives Considered: j� ' C� ,/ / �IERNATE 2 I s � it _ �� - � � 4 -�,. �� '. ��C� 1=5 � r � i s—__->y _ _ __' LJ ,� I�� u�' r�� n �n# �� = � S � � � �� Y g � ALIERNAi� 4 � � N 9 � � � � �• � 1 �� , ��O� I� , tl. 1�J� ..�.� -a_ga .-T�-.r=-s-�-ev- 3 � � �tl� � i' �� S � / �j 3 � �� i i� "+-_— y y R , _ —._ r ,. LJ '—' i'.& °— ' �3 • � i" "�� .i �� . � � / � I I / 1 � - I i /V � t � � O � � I � O ' � '�� i -. �: ___ _ _ Y-� �. � � � - � `� ; p a== r �- - � �� b..�-�< _ � Ir3 m3 ��; x� i ��____��n — �� e -5- o� - G 9 y 40-ACRE STLTDY WHITE BEAR AVENUE SMAI,L AREA PLAN ` ■ ` Recommended by the Planning Commission: Apri127, 2001 o t -��} Amend the Saint Paul Zoning Code by changing the zoning classification for the following properties on the zoning maps of the City of Saint Paul, Sheet Numbers 7, 15, and 23, as incorporated by reference in Section 60301 of the Saint Paul Zoning Code: B-3 to B-2 .� ADDRESS LEGAL DESCRIPTION 222922110037 1581 White Bear Ave L. T. LAVJTON'S SUBDIVISION OF LOT NO. 8 OF KERWINS OUTLOTS LOTS 1 2 AND LOT 3 BLK 2 222922110056 1567 WYute Beaz Ave L. T. LAWTON'S SUBDIVISION OF LOT NO. 8 OF KERWINS OUTLOTS EX S 44 FT THE E 1/2 OF LOT 27 AND EX S 44 FT LOTS 28 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 2 222922110055 1563 White Bear Ave L. T. LAWTON'S SUBDIVISION OF LOT NO. 8 OF KERWINS OUTLOTS S 44 FT OF E 1/2 OF LOT 27 AND S 44 FT OF LOTS 28 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 2 272922110177 222922140001 222922140019 222922140020 7. A. HUMPHREYS' SUBDNISION A, ST. PAUL, MINN. EX N 40 FT LOTS 28 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 1 222922140021 1529 White Bear Ave J. A. HUMPHREYS' SUBDIVISION A, ST. PAUL, MINN. N 1!2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ AND FOL LOTS 1 2 AND E 18 FT OF LOT 3 BLK 2 0 Maryland Ave EDGAR'S ADD. N 108.19 FT OF LOT 22 1557 White Bear Ave J. A. HUMPHREYS' SUBDIVISION A, ST. PAUL, MINN. LOTS 1 2 AND LOT 3 BLK 1 1537 White Bear Ave. J. A. HiTMPHREYS' SUBDIVISION A, ST. PAUL, MINN. N 40 FT OF LOTS 28 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 1 1 b � -G9y .� ADDRESS LEGAL DESCRIPTION 222922140037 1517 White Bear Ave J. A. HUMPHREYS' Si3BDIVISION A, ST. PAUL, MINN. S 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ AND FOL LOTS 26 'THRU LOT 30 BLK 2 232922320154 1330 VJhite Bear Ave HAYDEN HEIGHTS EX N 19 07/100 FT LOT 28 AND ALL OF LOT 29 BLK 16 232922320155 222922410095 222922440012 232922330105 222922440042 222922440043 232922330180 1328 White Bear Ave 1321 VJhite Bear Ave 1315 White Bear Ave 1314 White Bear Ave 1201 White Bear Ave 1783 Maryland Ave. HAYDEN HEIGHTS LOTS 30 AND LOT 31 BLK 16 AMES ACRE LOTS S 100 FT OF LOT 10 BLK 4 GEItARDINE'S GARDEN LOTS EX S 52 FT THE E 115 FT OF LOT 12 HAZEL Pt1RK DIVISION 5 TO ST. PAUL LOTS 14 AND LOT 15 BLK 2 GERARDINE'S GARDEN LOTS N 1/2 OF LOT 2 GERARDINE'S GARDEN LOTS EX W 147 FT THE S 1/2 OF LOT 2 AND EX W 196 FT LOT 1 HAZEL PARK DIVISION 5 TO ST. PAUL LOTS 16 AND LOT 17 BLK 7 262922220021 1200 White Bear Ave SECTION 26 TOWN 29 RANGE 22 E 147 22/100 FT OF W 180 22/100 FT OF S 182 88/100 FT OF N 215 88l100 FT OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 SEC 26 TN 29 RN 22 272922110001 1199 White Bear Ave EDGAR'S ADD. SUBJ TO ST: LOT 1 272922110002 unassigned EDGAR'S ADD. LOT 2 2 ot-�9y OSl to R4 PIN 222922140058 222922140059 222922140060 222922140061 232922230164 262922330136 262922330135 B2 to R4 222922410002 222922410003 222922410027 222922410028 272922410059 272922440001 272922440002 ADDRESS LEGAL DESCRIPTION 1465 White Bear Ave. MOODY'S REARRANGEMENT LOT 2 1459 White Bear Ave. MOODY'S REARRANGEMENT LOT 3 1455 White Bear Ave. MOODY'S REARRANGEMENT LOT 4 1447 White Bear Ave. MOODY'S REARRANGEMENT LOT 5 1456 White Bear Ave. HAYDEN HEIGHTS LOTS 32 THRU LOT 37 BLK 4 1789 Bush Ave AURORA ADDITION TO ST. PAUL, MINN. W 1/2 OF LOT 19 AND ALL OF LOT 18 BLK 3 1783 Bush Ave AURORA ADDITION TO ST. PAUL, MINN. LOT 17 BLK 3 1427 White Bear Ave 1423 White Bear Ave. 1399 White Bear Ave 1395 White Bear Ave 871 White Bear Ave 1778 7`" St. E 1768 7`� St. E LARSON'S HAZEL PARK HOMESITES LOT 4 LARSON'S HAZEL PARK HOMESITES LOT 3 CAVANAUGH'SSUB.LOT 2 CAVANAUGH'S SUB. LOT 3 BIRMINGHAM'S PARK LOTS 1 THRU LOT 5 BLK 4 KUHL'S 2ND ADDITION TO ST. PAUL E 1/2 OF LOT 2 AND ALL OF LOT 1 BLK 1 KUHL'S 2ND ADDITION TO ST. PAUL W 1/2 OF LOT 2 AND ALL OF LOT 3 BLK 1 3 dl-�ay PIN 272922440021 272922440022 B3 to R3 222922440013 272922110178 RM2 to OSl 272922410034 B2 to OSl 272922410057 272922410058 R3 to B2 352922220028 ADDRESS LEGAL DESCRIP"fION 1769 Ross Ave KIJHL'S 2ND ADDITION TO ST. PAUL LOT 28 BLK 1 811 White Bear Ave 1311 White Bear Ave unassigned 905 White Bear Ave 891 White Bear Ave 877 White Bear Ave KIJHL'S 2ND ADDITION TO ST. PAUL LOTS 29 & LOT 30 BLK 1 GERARDINE'S GARDEN LOTS S 52 FT OF E 115 FT OF LOT 12 EDGAR'S ADD. EX N 108.19 FT LOT 22 BIItMINGHAM'S PARK LOT 1 BLK 3 BIRMINGHAM'S PARK N 1/2 OF FOL LOTS 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 3 BIRMINGHAM'S PARK S 1/2 OF FOL LOTS 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 3 710 White Bear Ave ROBERT L. WARE'S EASTERN HEIGHTS N 52 FT OF S 208 FT OF LOTS 24 AND LOT 25 BLK 2 C! a�-4ay � E9 ea � I rrs.mavr.6 � I etl I ��s /r+rY+w�Nw �+v waw�u � L Ewx �� av� w�q�xfavWO �u ca V �• ai -�� ZONINGOVERLAYDISTRICTS Subdivision 10. 60.950 White Bear Avenue Overlay District Sec.60.951 General provisions. (a) Fstablishment of overlay district; intent. There is hereby established within the City of Saint Paul a special zoning district which shall be known as the White Bear Avenue Overlay District (WBD). This district is established to implement the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan, maintain a unique character, to promote mixed use development, and to protect public health, safety and welfare within the designated district. (b) Relationship to other applicable regulations. Properry located within the overlay district shall be subject to the provisions of the primary zoning district and the new overlay district. Because overlay district regulations may be more or less restrictive than the primary zoning district, where provisions of the overlay district conflict with the primary zoning disuict, the provisions of the overlay disuict shall govern. (c) Established boundaries. Overlay district boundaries shall be as specified in the overlay district regulations. The overlay disuict designation shall be shown on the zoning map (Attachment A) in addition to the underlying zoning district designation (Zoning Maps 7, 15, 23). Sec. 60.952. White Bear Avenue Overlay District. (a) Purpose. The White Bear Avenue Overlay District (WBOD) is designed to facilitate irnplementation of recommendations in the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan. Redevelopment in the district shall be designed to enhance the livability of the area, to reduce adverse traffic and pazking conditions and to create building uses and space consistent and compatible with the architecture of Saint Paul. (b) Established boundaries. The boundaries of the White Bear Avenue Overlay District shall be the area shown on the official zoning map. (c) Prohibited uses. The following uses shall be prohibited in the White Bear Avenue Overlay District: (1) Cuirency exchange businesses. �2) Pawn shops. (3) Cellular telephone antennas not located on an existing structure. (4) Furishing shops. (5) Recycling collection centers. (6) Outdoor sales space for the sale or rental of new, secondhand, or pawned automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, or boats. Except that car rental offices with 6 or fewer passenger vehicles may be permitted, subject to a special condition use permit. (d) Building regulations. The following build'mg regulations shall pertain to the White O 1-( f Bear Avenue Overlay District. (1) Commercial buildings should be built as close to the sidewalk as possible. (2) Fencing on White Beaz Avenue sl�all: � act as a unifying element on the street, with commercial and residential designs relating to each other. � be adaptable, e.g. fencing might top a wall or be freestanding; � be constructed of high quality and low maintenance materials, e.g. wood for residenrial uses and ornamental iron for institutional and business uses (not including chain link fencing); � relate to the street by limiting maximum heights along White Bear Avenue to three (3) feet. (3) Walls shall be: � constructed of high quality, low maintenance materials, including natural stone and precast concrete systems; � compatible with their surroundings; ► capable of being integrated with fencing and landscape materials. (e) Accessory parking regulations. The following accessory parking regulations shall apply to the White Bear Avenue Overlay District: (1) Location: All on site accessory parking areas and structures shall be located to the side or rear of the principal building or use served. Buildings on corner lots shall, to the extent possible, locate the principal building at the corner with accessory parking to the side and rear. Buildings on lots with frontage on three or more sides shall develop a plan that best meets the goals and intent of the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan and this overly district. (2) Quantity: Parking shall be provided as the zoning requires for each use, except as follows: a. For retail, medical, service and office uses, if a transit shelter is provided on site then required parking spaces shall be reduced by five (5) percent but not to exceed five (5) spaces total; b. For retail, medical, service, and office uses, required parking may be reduced by the establishment of a parking district far the purposes of sharing parking within one shopping area; puking areas must be clearly identified and provided with dedicated pedestrian links to the street; the establislunent of a commercial parking district to allow a reduction in pazking required shall be subject to review and approval by the planning commission. c. The development of shared parking is allowed as regulated in Sec. 60.413(15) and 62.103(7). Additionally, medical and service uses may participate in a shared parking agreement provided that it can be demonstrated that there will be adequate parking in combination with the other uses listed in Sec. 22.103(7). (3) Parking structures fronting along public streets shall comply with the following: a. Durable maintainable materials (stone, brick, architecturally finished precast concrete or similar materials equal or better in quality) shall be used for parking OI-�q� structure exteriors. b. A landscaped setback area of at least five (5) feet shall be provided between the parking structure and public sidewalk. Landscaped azeas shall be urigated by underground watering systems. (fl Landscaping regulations. Street trees and landscaping must be designed with the long term health of the plants in mind. Street trees should be planted along the entire length of White Bear Avenue, making sure that there is sufficient room for root growth and including an irrigation system when necessary. Generous planting beds are preferable to tree grates. Other landscaping should be hardy and prnnarily native. (1) At least fifty (50) percent of all landscaped areas should be planted with species native to Minnesota. (2) Where nonnative species are planted, no exotic invasive species shall be used, for example, European buckthorn and Tartarian honeysuckle. (3) Wherever possible, connect new landscape areas to existing or neighboring planted areas for landscape connectivity. (4) In areas of screening, the landscap9ng shall favor planting beds of trees with shrubs in order to have upper and lower plant material. (5) The greatest extent possible, existing healthy native trees and vegetation shall be retained. Subdivision I0. 60.955 Hillcrest Village Overlay District. Sec.60.956 General provisions. (a) Establishment of overlay district; intent. There is hereby established within the City of Saint Paul a special zoning district which shall be known as the Hillcrest Village Overlay District. This district is established to implement the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan, to promote the redevelopment of the area into a miYed use urban district combining commercial uses and housing, and to protect public health, safety and welfare within the designated district. (b) Relationship to other applicable regulations. Property located within the overlay district shall be subject to the provisions of the primary zoning district and the new overlay district. Because overlay district regulations may be more or less restrictive than the prnnary zoning district, where provisions of the overlay district conflict with the primary zoning district, the provisions of the overlay district shall govem. (c) Established boundaries. Overlay district boundaries shall be as specified in the individual overlay district regulations. The overlay district designations shall be shown on the zoning map (Attaclunent B) in addiuon to the underlying zoning district designation (Zoning Map 7). Sec. 60.957. Hillcrest Village Overlay District. o�-�� (a) Purpose. The Hillcrest Village Overlay District (HVOD) is designed to facilitate implementation of recommendations in the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan and to promote the redevelopment of the area into a mised use urban district combining commercial uses and housing. Redevelopment in the district shall be designed to promote the redevelopment of the area into a mixed use urban district combining commercial uses and housing, to enhance the livability of the area, to reduce adverse traffic and parking conditions and to create building uses and space consistent and compatible with the architecture of Saint Paul. (b) Established boundaries. The boundaries of the Hillcrest Village Overlay District shall be the area shown on the official zoning map. C. Prohibited uses. A. uses prohibited in 60.952(c) B. automotive related uses: automobile convenience markets, auto service stations, auto specialty stores, and auto repair facilities. 4. Building regulations as in 6�.952(d). 5. Accessory parking regulations as in 60.952(e). 6. Landscaping regulauons as in 60.952(�. .' '1 IIi ' '�WI! '. ,- .. �: � /-�qy R'HITE BEAR AVENUE SPECIAL DISTRICT SIGN PLAN INTENT AND PURPOSE The VJhite Bear Avenue Special District Sign Plan, as provided in Section 66.216 of the Zoning Code, is intended to provide sign controls for the White Bear Avenue corridor. These controls will enhance the unique character and idenrity of White Bear Avenue, reduce sign clutter, and provide strong, clear identification of businesses. They recognize the need of businesses to be visible to the high volume of traffic that uses White Bear Avenue. The sign plan provides a unified fram�ework for the sign systems of the various commercial nodes (e.g. Minnehaha, 7�' Street, Hillcrest, etc.), which will fit the architecture of the buildings, clearly identify businesses, and enhance the image of the business districts and foster pride in the adjacent neighborhoods. AREA DESCRIPTION The area covered by this plan includes commercial property along White Bear Avenue from Larpenteur to I-94. The area generally extends one-half block east and west of White Bear Avenue, but extends as needed to encompass commercial nodes. page 1 e��69'� INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS The provisions of this Special Disttict Sign Plan aze supplementary to the provisions of Chapter 66, Signs, of the Zoning Cade. The provisions of this Sign Plan that are more restrictive than provisions of Chapter 66 shall prevail and supersede the provisions of Chapter 66. All words and terms shall be defined as in Chapter 66 of the Zoning Code of the City of Saint Paul. The word shall is mandatory; the word should is advisory. ADVERTISING SIGNS Advertising signs shall be regulated through the Greater East Side Special District Sign Plan. BUSINESS SIGNS Business signs are necessary for the viability of the commercial areas on White Bear Avenue. They inform customers about the type of business and its location. The name of the business should be highlighted. In general, words and symbols should take no more than 40 percent of the total area of a sign. Signs with light letters on a dark background are easier to spot on a busy street. Sign colors and materials should be compatible with the building and surrounding environment. To maximi�� the effect of the graphics, the number of colors should be ininimal. Lighting of signs should be carefully considered; internally lit electric signs aze discouraged. 1. Business signs shall be used to identify the business, not to advertise products. Signs that advertise a product and include the name of the business on the premises where the sign is placed are prohibited. These signs, which are often provided by product suppliers, fail to highlight the unportant information - the business name - and clutter the appearance of the sueet. 2. Roof signs sha11 be parallel to the wall of the ►SAIN�'' �� V ��i. �� 13��11 Sally's Dew Drop Inn building and used to match rooflines and unify sign bands on adjacent buildings. Roof signs shall not be used for advertising. 3. Wall signs shall cover neither windows nor architectural trim and detail. Wall signs should be located on the bands of building facades: over the entry, over windows, or between windows. Because wall signs are almost always seen from an angle, extended typefaces should be used. Viewing from an angle d'uniuishes the apparent width and spacing of the letters. Signs painted d'uectly on the wall of a building shall not be permitted. Signs painted d'uectly on the wall of a building defaces the building. Tenants may move and the painted wall sign may be left to mis-identify a new tenant or to peel and become page 2 o�-�9y unsightly. 4. Ground signs are recommended for institurional, professional and industrial buildings. Ground signs for individual establishments should be used only when a building is set back 15 feet or more from the street right-of-way. Ground signs for individual establishments shall be placed parallel to the street. 5. Grouped signs are used to idenrify multiple businesses in a larger building or contiguous buildings. They are recommended when individual projecting signs would block each other. Grouped signs may be used for businesses that are not d'arectly accessible from the public sidewalk. Thep shall be placed within a common framework and may be placed perpendicular to the street. Rav's Barber Shoo Miahtv Douov Soa Bee's Pest Cantrul Rio's Tailor Shao eev's Boak Nnak 6. Projecting signs are effective for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, but they also tend to obstruct the view of other signs and are a major source of sign clutter. Projecting signs that display a symbolic or business name are permitted. No more than one projecting sign per 40 feet shall be permitted. Multiple businesses closer to one another than 40 feet shall not use projecting signs. 7. Pole signs can bring a business with a setback up to the street. Like projecting signs, pole signs are effective for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, but they also can be a source of sign clutter. Pole signs are permitted for individual buildings that are occupied by a single business and that have a setback from the street right-of-way of 35 feet or more. Pole signs shall use as little structure as possible, shall be stationary, and shall be no higher than 20 feet above grade at the highest point. Structural elements of the sign should be painted black or another dark colar. :� � Permanent window signs are pernutted and shall not exceed 10% of the store window glass area. Portable signs shall not be pernutted in the White Bear Avenue Sign District. 10. Banners identifying White Bear Avenue business disuicts attached to street lights are pernutted. They shall be designed with a common shape within the Sign District, while patterns may reflect the neighborhood designation. page 3 P Bear Avenue Propo f?-ti-