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RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING
THE DISTRICT 1 PLAN SUMMARY
AS AN ADDENDUM TO THE SAINT PAUL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WHEREAS District 1, one of the community planning councils, developed and, in December 2002, adopted the District
1 Plan; and
WHEREAS the plan describes the vision and strategies of the council for District 1, including the following areas of
focus: district council organization; housing; economic development; community development; environmental protection
and management; circulation; and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission is authorized under Minnesota Statutes Section 462.355(2) and Chapter 107 of
the Saint Paul Administrative Code to recommend to the Mayor and City Council amendments to the comprehensive
plan; and
WHEREAS the Land Use Plan, adopted by the City Council on March 3, 1999, provides for the adoption of summaries
of plans as addenda to the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan upon findings by the Planning Commission that the plan is
consistent with adopted City policies; and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission, after a public hearing on July 11, 2003, and consideration of public testimony,
recommended by Resolution 03-85, approved on September 26, 2003, adoption of the Area Plan Summary by the City
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Saint Paul Planning Commission finds the District 1 Plan Summary is
consistent with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and other relevant City policies and recommends the adoption of the
plan summary by the City Council as an addendum to the comprehensive plan.
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Action Requested:
Adopt resolution adopting the azea plan summary of Dishict 1 Plan as an addendum to The Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan.
itlations: Approve (A) or Reject
Planning Commission
CIB Committee
Civil Service Commission
Must Answer the Following Questions:
1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department?
Yes No
2. Has this personlBrm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this personffirm possess a skill not normally passessed by any
current city employee?
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Inkiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): ������ I
District 1 prepazed update to 1985 plan to set priorities for firture growth in the dishict.
D E C 16 2003
AdvantapeslfApproved: `
Adoption of the area plan snmmary will sirengthen the process of priority setting, resource allocation, land use review and parhierslup
formation azound the critical issues in the azea.
DisadvantaqeslfApproved:
None
DisadvanWges If NotApproved:
City actions in the azea would not have a rarional basis.
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DEPARTMENT OF PIJ+NNING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Martha G. Fu11er, Director
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Randy C Kelly, Mayor
December 1, 2003
Council President Dan Bostrom
and Members of the City Council
320 B City Hall
Saint Paul, NIlV 55102
Dear Council President Bostrom and'Councilmembers,
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SaintPaul, MT✓55102
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Telephone: 651-266-6655
Facsrmile: 651-228-33I4
It is my pleasure to transmit to you the summary of the Area Plan Summary of the District 1 Plan and
recommend its adoption as an addendum to the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan.
Prepared by the District 1 Community Council, with guidance from the staff of the Department of
Planning and Economic Development, the plan inctudes a description of District 1 CommuniTy Council
priorities and a list of strategies which involve City action and participation.
The District 1 Community Council began its update ofthe 1985 district plan in 2001; the process
included a number of community forums involved segments of the community, such as businesses and
residents. The plan was approved by the District 1 board in December 2002.
The Planning Commission reviewed the Area Plan Summary and held a public hearing on July 11, 2003.
The Commission recommended its adoption at its September 26, 2003, meeting. I concur with their
recommendation.
Sincerely,
Randy C. Kelly
Mayor
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date September 26, 2003
RESOLUTiON RECOMMENDING ADOPT(ON OF
THE DISTRICT 1 PLAN SUMMARY
AS AN ADDENDUM TO THE SAINT PAUL COMPREHENS(VE PLAN
WHEREAS District 1, one of the community planning councils, developed and, in December 2002,
adopted the Drst�ict 1 Plan; and
WHEREAS the plan describes the vision and strategies of the council for District 1, including the foliowing
areas of focus: district council organization; housing; economic development; community development;
environmentai protection and management; circulation; and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission is authorized under Minnesota Statutes Section 462.355(2) and
Chapter 107 of fhe Saint Paul Administrative Code to recommend to the Mayor and City Council
amendments to the comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS the Land Use Plan, adopted by the City Council on March 3, 1999, provides for the adoption of
summaries of plans as addenda to the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan uQon findings by the Planning
Commission that the plan is consistent with adopted City policies; and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission on July 11, 2003, held a public hearing on the District 1 Pian
Summary, notice of which was pubiished in the Saint Paul Legai Ledger on June 26, 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Saint Paui Planning Commission finds the Districf 1 Plan
Summary is consistent with the Saint Paul Comprehensive P/an and other relevant City policies and
recommends the adopEion of the plan summary by the City Council as an addendum to the
comprehensive plan.
moved by Faricy
seconded by
in favor Unanimous
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Area Plan Summary
District 1 Plan
Addendum to the Comnrehensive Plan for Saint Paul
Recommended by the Planning Commission on September 26, 2003
Adopted by the City Councii (date)
This summary appends to the Comprehensive Plan the vision and strategies ofthe District IPlan
and replaces the 1985 District 1 Plan. The plan consists ofsix major areas offocus, including
district council organization, housing, economic deveZopment, community deveZopment,
environmental pratection and management, and circulation. The recommendations and actions
in this summary are not Zisted in any particular order of priority.
A copy of the full-length plan is available for review at the Saint Paul Department of Planning
and Economic Development and the office of the District 1 Community Council.
Location and Current Land Use
District 1 is located in the south-eastern corner of St. Paul, bounded by Minnehaha Avenue on
the north, Etna Street, Warner Road and the Mississippi River on the west, and City boundaries
on the south and east.
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The community is characterized by primarily single-family residential azeas developed between
1950 and 1990, with some multi-family housing azeas surrounding commercial development.
Commercial development is substantially along the I-94 corridor. Industrial areas aze along the
Mississippi River and Pig's Eye azea. District 1 also contains substantial pazk land and open
space in the Battle Creek Regional Pazk system and Pig's Eye Preserve area.
E�sting Plans in District 1
The following small azea plans for targeted azeas of District 1 aze in effect.
Highwood Development Polices and Regulations for Implementation (1995): Sunset date: 2005.
White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan (2001). Sunset date: 2011.
Sunray - Suburban Small Area Plan (iJnderway, begun in 2003)
Zoning Overlay Districts
1) A Tree Preservation District exists as a zoning overlay for the entire Highwood neighborhood
(Lower Afton Road south to the city limits between Highway 61 and McKnight Road). The Tree
Preservation District is codified as Section 60.780 in the Saint Paul Zoning Code.
2) The White Beaz Avenue Overlay District covers properties fronting on White Bear Avenue
north of I-94 and commercial properties surrounding the intersection of Old Hudson Road and
White Bear Avenue. (For exact properties refer to Attachment A in the White Bear Avenue Smatl
Area Plan.) The intent of this overlay district is to implement the recommendations of the White
Bear Avenue Small Area Plan, enhance the livability of the area, reduce adverse traffic and
parking conditions and create building uses and space consistent and compatible with the
architecture of Saint Paul. The White Bear Avenue Overlay District is codified as Section 60.950
of the Saint Paul Zoning Code.
District Council Actions
Organization
District 1 Community Council publishes the District 1 News on a monthly basis. At its monthly
meetings, District 1 will review zoning issues, development projects, and other matters of
significance to public life to facilitate public input to the City and other units of government.
Housing
Housin S¢ tock
The housing stock in District 1 was generally built in the 1960's and 1970's. For the existing
housing stock, the District Council will publicize fmancing opportunities for maintenance and
rehabilitation. The District Council also supports development of new housing representing a
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variety of housing types, and is particulazly interested in increasing housing choices for seniors.
In general, scattered small housing sites are availabie for development. In the Highwood
neighborhood and on the steep slopes in the south-east corner of the ciry, the Distdct Council
prefers new housing development that is sensitive to topography and environmental features.
A�artment Complexes with Low Income Residents
There aze two areas in District 1 where apartment complexes serve primarily low income
residents — between Third Street and Old Hudson Road, near Hazel Street, and near the
intersection of McKnight Road and Lower Afton Road. The District Council will support efforts
by the management of these complexes to stem potential deterioration of the housing stock. In
addition, the District Council will work with management to reduce the numbers of police calls
to these complexes.
Economic Development
Industrial areas in District 1 are along Childs Road (this includes Southport), the Red Rock azea,
and Pig's Eye Dump (currently under remediation). The District Council supports the Port
Authority's efforts to improve industrial sites compatible with the Mississippi River Corridor
Plan, and is interested in improving emissions of industrial pollutants. The District Council
would like to participate in matters concerning the expansion of Holman Field.
Commercial areas in District 1 are Suburban Avenue/Scenic Hills, Sun Ray101d Hudson Road,
Shamrock Plaza at Lower Afton & McKnight, and at the intersection of Point Douglas Road and
Carver Avenue. Important to the District Council are maintaining of the vitality of the
commercial azeas, and creation of a business association. The District Council will participate in
the Sunray-Suburban Small Area Plan process, a plan for maintaining the vitality of the Sun Ray
and Suburban Avenue commercial districts, .
Communify Life
L Health. The District Council will continue to support the Living At HomelBlock Nurse
Program.
2. Education. Nine schools are located within District 1. Public elementary schools are
Battle Creek Environmental Magnet, Eastern Heights, Highwood Hills, and Sheridan.
The public middle school is Battle Creek. The public high school is Harding High.
Private schools are Eastern Heights Lutheran and St. Pascal's. Totem Town is a
residential treatment facility and school for boys, run by Ramsey County. The District
Council will maintain a relationship with the school district to support after school
tutoring, maintenance of school buildings and grounds, and appropriate prograzmning.
3. Pazks and Recreation. At 2,200 acres, District 1 has more open space acreage than any
other district in St. Paul, predominantly in the Battle Creek Regional Pazk system and
Pig's Eye Preserve area. The four Reereation Centers aze Eastview Neighborhood Rec
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Center, Conway and Baitle Creek Community Rec Centers, and Highwood Hills, a part-
time Rec Center. The District Council will work with the responsible agencies on
stewardship of open space, and is particulazly interested in linking trails along the bluffs.
The District Council will wark with recreation centers on provision of appropriate hours
and programming and supports the continued use of the community garden at Totem
Town.
4. Recvcling. The District Council will provide a liaison to the Boazd of the Neighborhood
Energy Consortium and supports recycling efForts, including at the leaf composting site at
the County's Totem Town property.
5. Librarv Services. The District Council would like to ensure access to the library system
by a11 residents of District 1. The Sun Ray Branch Library is located in District 1.
6. Public Safetv. The District Council sponsors the Battle Creek Police Storefront, which is
staffed by a crime prevention coordinator and volunteers. The District Council will work
with the Police Department to organize crime prevention meetings and distribute flyers in
active crime areas.
7. North East Neighborhoods Development Corporation. The District Council will work
with the North East Neighborhoods Development Corparation (NENDC), which includes
a portion of District 1 in its service area. NENDC, which serves the area north of
Interstate 94, provides loans to businesses and residents.
Environmental Protection and Management
The District Council is committed to the protection and restoration of fragile natural areas along
the Mississippi River. Erosion is also of concern, in particular on the steep slopes of the
Highwood neighborhood. Private wells and septic systems are srill in use in south Highwood.
The District Council prefers that development connect to City water- and sewer-service. The
District Council will provide a liaison to the Board of the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed
District and work with the Watershed District on continued monitoring of Battle Creek and Fish
Creek for erosion and accumulafion of debris.
Circulation
The District Council will advocate for street maintenance and repaving and provide comment to
the St. Paul Street Repaving Plan. Beautifying the I-94 Corridor is of particulaz interest. The
District Council will advocate for the network of bike paths to be maintained and supports mass
transit, with particular emphasis on preserving the mobility of disabled and senior citizens. Safety
is of concern, especially involving pazking areas neaz playgrounds and population centers and for
pedestrians crossing Suburban Avenue. The District Council will support residents who pefition
for sidewalks on their block.
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Ciy Action & Partici aU tiOII
The City will endeavor to include in its budget and program priorities the following acriviries.
More detail about each proposed action is included in the District 1 Plan and should be reviewed
by the appropriate City staff:
1. Senior housing development, and development consistent with the St. Paul Land Use
Pian "Neighborhoods as Urban Villages" chapter. (PED)
2. In the Pig's Eye industrial azea, ensure landscaping, screening, and adherence to
environmental quality standards (noise, water quality, air quality). (LIEP)
3. Conduct the Sunray-Suburban Sma11 Area Plan and Forty-Acre Study. (PED)
4. Participate in the District Council's assessment of community recreation centers to
deterxnine CIB priorities. (Pazks)
5. Continued remediation of Pig's Eye Dump. (Real Estate)
6. Investigate acquisition of bluff top sites for continuation of trails. (Parks, PED)
7. Protect stormwater ponding sites to manage stormwater runoff. (LIEP, Public Works,
PED)
8. Participate in steep slope stabilization efforts. (Pazks, PED)
9. Monitor erosion at the Howard Street ravine (in Taylor Park) and at the intersection of
Winthrop Street and Douglynn Lane. (Parks)
10. Consider improved street lighting and construcfion of down ramps at intersections, as part
of street repaving projects. (Public Works)
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Planning Commission Findin�s
The Planning Commission finds that the District 1 Plan Summary is consistent with the Saint
Paul Comprehensive Plan and other adopted City policies.
Plannin� Process
The District 1 Community Council began the process of updating the 1985 District 1 PZan in
2001. District 1 hosted a series of community forums throughout 2001 at regularly scheduled
District 1 Board of Directors meetings. Community forums were publicized in District 1 News,
the monthly newspaper put out by the district council. A planning coxrunittee spent 2002
updating the 1985 District 1 Plan. The District 1 Board of Directors reviewed the updated
District 1 Plan at its November and December, 2002 meetings and approved it in December,
2002.
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