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RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SiJMMARY OF THE
UNIVERSITY AND DALE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT STUDY
AS AN ADDENDUM TO THE SAINT PAUL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WIIEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is authorized under Minnesota Statutes, Section 462353, to cany on
comprehensive municipal planning 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 area, 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, Secrion 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 summaries of area plans as addenda to the
comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, the University-Dale Transit-Oriented Development Study was prepared by a community-based
task force (University-Da1e TOD Study Task Force) with assistance from planning consultants Hay Dobbs in
suinmer and fall of 2003; and
WHEREAS, a summary of the University-Dale Transit-Oriented Development Study was presented to the
Plaxuung Commission for its review; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after a public hearing on December 19, 2003, and consideration of
public testimony, recommended, by its Resolution 04-04 approved on January 9, 2004, adoption of the
summary by the City Council;
WI-IEREAS, the implementation of the University-Dale Transit-Oriented Development Study includes a 40-
Acre rezoning study, which is presented to the City Council for sepazate consideration and adoption;
RESOLUTION
C1TY OF SAINT PAl7L, MINNESOTA
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the suminary of the Universiry-Dale Transit-Oriented
Development Study is adopted as an area pian addendum to the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan contingent
upon review by the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities.
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Action Requested:
Approval of a City Council resolution adopting a swvmary of the University-Dale Transit-Oriented Development Plan as part of the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
idations: Approve (A) or Reject (R):
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Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
The University-Dale Transit-Oriented Dev. Study addresses the azea witUin a quarter mile from the University and Dale intersection.
The study was completed under the guidance of a community-based task force. A suwmary of the Univeisity-Dale TOD study has
been recommended by the Planning Comm, for adoption as an addendum to the Comprehensive Plan.
AdvarrtageslfApproved:
This plan establishes a community vision and provides guiding principles for development and public improvement for the neact ten to
twenty years for the University and Dale azea.
pisadvanWSles If Approved:
None.
Disadva,rtages ff Not Approved:
The azea is rapidly changing, and more developments aze under way. Without this plan, the azea could poten6ally be developed into
land uses or densities that aze undesirable m the neighborhood.
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�.ITY ��' .Sf�INT PA�. 390CiryHal7 Telephone: 651-266-8�10
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Sain1 Paul. ebSN5�102
February 2, 2003
Council President Dan Bostrom
and Members of the City Council
320 B City Hall
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Deaz Council President Bostrom and Councilmembers,
It is my pleasure to transmit to you the area plan suinmary of The University-Dale Transit-Oriented
Development Study and recommend its adoption as an addendum to the Saint Paul Comprehensive
Plan. The study addresses the azea within a quarter mile from the University and Dale intersection.
Prepared by a community-based task force and assisted by planning consultants Hay Dobbs, the
plan includes visions of the community, nine guiding principles for development, development, and
sub-area planning and design guidelines. The plan summary also lists eight priority actions far city
participation.
As you know, we now prepare summaries of area plans of all kinds to be considered for inclusion in
the comprehensive plan. While the entire document, The University-Dale Transit-Oriented
Development Study, will be available and will guide decisions at all levels, adopting a shorter
summary as part of the comprehensive plan makes that plan more accessible for all those who want
to understand Saint Paul's development agenda.
The Planning Commission has held a public hearing and reviewed this suminary for its consistency
with other elements of the comprehensive plan and City policy. They recommend its adoption. I
concur with their recommendation.
Sincerely, i
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Mayor
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planning commission reso(ution
�fe number 04-04
date Januarv 9. 2064
RESOLUTION RECOMR�IENDING ADOPTION OF.
THE SUNIMARY OF THE UNIVERSITY-DALE
TRANSIT-ORIENTE'D DEVELOPMENT STUDY
AS AN A,DDENDUM TO THE SAINT PAUL COMPREHBNSIVE PLA1V "
WHEREAS, the University-�a1e Tr�rsit-Orier.ted Develapme�t Study was prepared by a Task
Force consisting of neighborhood residents, community-based organizations, area business
representatives, and develoDers; the Study was com+�leted under the gui3ance cf Tasn Force
Chai� Larry Dandrea and with the assistance of Hay Dobbs, a planning conshlting firm; and
WHEREAS, the community process ran from August to October of 2003, with three
communiry workshops and three Task Force meetings; and
ZV'rIE�EA5, the plan detaiis a 20-year com*�u�ihf yisior ynd �pl���u�ation s�ategies for the
zea wi-hin 2 quaster r.ule from tue TJ:nvers:ty and Dale intzrecfion, roughly bouxided by
Thamas, 1�iacKubin, St. Anthony and Grotto, addressing issues related to land use, building
height and articulation, public realm, and ��blic art; and
W��E?�?.S, s�ze Plar.�uug �am�ission is au�orized under Minnesota Statutes Section
�52.355i�j arid i,napte: iv7 of the �a3at Paul Aclmiius�ative Code to recommend to the
Mayor and City Councii amendments to the comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Plan, adopted by the City Council on Mazch 3, 1999, provides for
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upon findings by the Planning Commission that the plans are consistent with adopted Ciry y
policies; and
� the Planning Commission, on December 19, 2003, held a public hearing on The
University-Dale Transit-Orzented Development Study, notice of which was published in the
Saint Paul Legal Ledger on December 4, 2003, and in the Pioneer Press on November 24,
December 6 and December 13, 2003; and
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WHEREAS; the Planning Commission recommended changes to the plan sunwiary, after
considering public comments and reviewing the plan's conformance with the Comprehensive
Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul Planning Comuussion finds
that The University-Dale Tsansit-Oriented Development Study is consistent with The Saint Paul
CompPehensive Plan, and oth�r rvt,,y�nr �;ry p�y,•�; �„� reco�ends �e adopaon o� �e plan
summary by the City Council as an addendum to tfie comprehensive plan.
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Area Plan Suznulary
University-Dale Transit-Oriented Development Study
Addendum to The Comprehensive Plan for Saint Paul
Recommended by the Planning Commission on January 9, 2004
Adapted by the City Council on ...
This summary appends to the Comprehensive Plan the vision and strategies of the I7reiversity
and Dale Transit-Orient Development Study. The study outlines a community agenda based on
nine guiding principles contained in the Recommendations section of this summary.
Copies of the full-Zength plans are available for review at the Saint Paul Department of Planning
and Economic Development, and the offices of the Summit-University Planning Council and the
Thomas-Dale PZanning Council.
The study area boundary is a quarter-mile radius from the University and Dale intersection. Its borders
are roughly Grotto Street to the west, Thomas Avenue to the north, Mackubin to the east, and Interstate
94 to the south.
Studv Area Location
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The University-Dale azea cunently contains a mix of uses, including a concentration of office and retail
along University Avenue, and residential uses in the area surrounding the intersection. The vision for the
University-Dale area is to create a safe and pleasant pedestrian environment, encourage a mix of land
uses, and enhance the area's image while respecting the diverse history and culture of the area.
The following criteria have been established as measures of success for development in the study azea:
I. Pazking lots aze behind buildings or screened.
2. Development actually occurs, resulting in increased land values and inveshnent in neighborhood.
3. Mixed-use development integtates a variety of uses.
4. A variety of housing types, sizes and styles promote diversity.
5. There aze businesses in this project azea that residents could shop at even if the prices were
slightly higher.
6. Development occurs exactly as the community wants (as expressed through this plan), even if it
means waiting several years. �
7. Some development includes premium building materials even though this may result an higher-
priced merchandise and services.
8. Development is the "right heighP' for the intersection of University and Dale (4-5 stories, as
expressed by the community).
Assumptious
University Avenue has the best public transit service in the regjon. As traffic congestion gets worse in the
Twin Cities region over the next 20 years, and as the region's population grows, more people will seek to
live and work in azeas close to employment and entertainment, and in areas served by public
transportation. Transit-oriented development (TOD) is focused on two outcomes for land immediately
along the transit carridor:
1. Creating a physical environment that is friendly to transit users, pedestrians, and automobiles.
2. Increasing the intensity of use azound major transit stops thereby creating a diversity of
commercial and residential space in a neighborhood.
In addition, the following assumptions were established as the premise of the study:
1. Any redevelopment in the study azea must be economically viable.
2. Automobile and pedestrian tra�c will increase in the area along both University Avenue and
Dale Street over the next 20 years as is the larger scale trend that is happening throughout the
city.
3. University Avenue is, and wiil be, a heavily-used transit conidor. This TOD study does not
depend on light rail or bus rapid transit to validate the intent of the study.
4. Transit-Oriented Development is desirable at this location and is acknowledged by the City as a
goal of this study.
5. Development is actively coming to this azea and indeed has already been proposed at some of the
opporiunity sites defined in this study. Doing nothing, in regard to planning for the future, is not
an option.
6. Long-term planning can coexist with, and inform, near-term redevelopment efforts.
7. The direct mitigarion of social problems, with the exception of the crime prevention through
environmental design (CPTED), is not within the scope of this study.
8. The proposed Pan-Asian Urban V illage development at the southeast corner of University and
Dale is proceeding as planned. If the Pan-Asian Urban Village does not happen, any future
development at the site should conform to the principles of this plan.
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Sub-Area Design
The plan divides the azea into five sub-areas: the Crossings, University Avenue Comdor, Dale Street
North, Dale Street South, and Neighborhood Infill and Connections. For each sub-area, the p]an presents
an illustrative / land use plan, development e�camples, recommended building heights and articulation,
development scenarios, and recommended streetscape improvements. There are also overall b iding
principtes that aze applicable for the entire area. New developments aze encouraged to conform to these
recommendations.
Guiding Principtes
Any redevelopment project proposed for the azea should be designed to be consistent with the guiding
principles in the plan. The principles emphasize the following:
1. Create a safe and pleasant walking experience with a strong orientation to, and focus on, the
pedestrian.
2. Enhance the area's image by creating an identifiable urban district unique to the University/Dale
area, making this area a destination.
3. Respect the diverse history and culture of the area.
4. Encourage a variety and mix of land uses appropriate to the area.
5. Create a focus on the UniversityfDale node with architectural creativity and building height.
6. Promote diversity by providing a vaziety of housing types, sizes and styles.
7. Create more opportunities for gree space, streetscape, and public art.
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8. Encourage a visuat, azchitecturai and(or symbolic connecfion that unifies all four comers of the
UniversitylDale intersection.
4. Ensure that the mazgins of redevelopment aze compatible with the scale, design and use of
adjacentneighborhoods.
20-Year Illustrative Plan
The Crossings: University andDale Intersection
The Crossings district, bounded by Sherbume, Kent, Aurora and St. Albans, is designed to be a robust
mixed-use development zone enhanced by the immediate proximity of frequent transit services. The
intent is to develop lazger-scale and denser buildings to form an identifiable core to the study area.
Buildings should be 4 to 5 stories in height with setbacks from the public right-of-way limited to 2 feet or
1ess.
University Avenue
The University Avenue district is defined as the project area both east and west of the "Crossings"
district. It is intended to be a commercial and ( or mixed-use development zone. A building height of 2 to
3 stories is recommended, while a building height of up to 45 stories is acceptable if economically
feasible. Setbacks from the public right-of-way should be minimal to none at all.
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Aale Street South
The area south of University along Dale Street is the gateway into the area from the south and from
Interstate-94. The south end of this azea is envisioned to become more like a boulevard and more
welcoming through deeper buiiding setbacks and large landscaped frontages. Further north along Dale
near University, buildings should step up to the public right-of-way and create a moze urban feel.
Buildings should be 2 stories or tall single-story structures with parapet heights of over 20 feet. A public
space towards the south end of the district is recommended to celebrate the wealth of cultural and historic
heritages in the neighborhood. Public art is also sVongly encouraged in the district.
Dale Street Nonh
The pIan calls for mixed-use commercial and residential development along Dale Street north of
University Avenue. On the east side of Dale, the plan envisions a larger commercial or mixed-use
building at the comer at Universiry, and mixed-use or residential further north along Dale Street. These
developments would be urban in character, yet provide for a small setback to be used for private gardens
and greenspace. On the wesC side o£ Dale, the buildings would remain predominantly commercial.
Neighborhood Infill and Connection Zone
This zone refers to the residential area azound the University and Dale intersection. The plan calls for
more infill and development of smaller, lower-scale projects that aze consistent with the existing
neighborhood character. Between Sherburne and University and between University and Aurara, the land
use should be intensified to allow 2- to 3-story apartments or mixed commercial / residential buildings.
Between Sherburne and Chazles and between Aurora and Fuller, townhomes and duplexes are
appropriate for residential infill mid-biock, and apartments are more suitable at street corners.
Priority Actions for City Participation
To promote development that is consistent with the recommendations of this plan, the City of Saint Paul
should:
1. Rezone property in the study area to T'N2 (Traditionai Neighborhood) as recommended by the
plan. (PED)
2. Actively engage developers to fulfill the goals and initiatives of the plan. (PED).
3. Implement streetscape improvements through its Capita( Improvement Budget and STAR grants
and loans. The streetscape plan should be developed by professional designers based on the
concepts contained in the TOD plan. (Neighborhood organizations, Public Warks)
4. Assist minority business owners to overcome typical barriers, including language, legal, code and
enforcement issues. (Neighborhood organizations, PED)
5. Create a marketing brochure to promote the opportunities of the project azea and distribute to
interested developers, tenants, and property owners. (Midway Chamber, University United, PED)
6. Encourage development at the intersection to incorporate ffansit patron waiting areas at both the
interior and exterior of buildings where appropriate. (Developers, Metro Transit, PED)
7. Encourage temporary public art installations and public safety initiatives. (PED, Parks and Rec,
neighborhood arganizations, Public Art Saint Paul, properry owners and businesses)
8. Encourage shared parking throughout the commercial azeas. (Developers, PED, LIEP)
The Planning Commission finds the University-Dale Transit-Oriercted Development Study and the related
40 Acre Study consistent with the Saint Paul Comprehensive PIan.
Plannin� Process
The City of Saint Paul initiated the planning study with funding from the Metropolitan Council through
the Livable Communities Demonstration Account. The planning process began in July 2003, when a task
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force consisting of local residents, property owners, businesses, community-based organizations and
developers was assembled to guide the development of the study. There were a total of three community
workshops and three task force meetings from August to October 2003. The planning consulting fuxns
of Hay Dobbs and Hoisina on Koegier Group assisted the task force in completing a survey of the
community; creating development concepts, a land use plan, an illustrative plan, and design guidelines;
and completing the written document.
Copies of the University Da1e Transit-Oriented Development Study can be obtained by calZing Yang Zhang at 6�l-
266-6639.
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Saint Paul Planning Commission
City Hall Conference Center
1� Kellogg Boulevard West
Minutes of December 19, 2003
A meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Saint Paul was held Friday, December 19, 2003,
at 830 a.m. in the Conference Center of City Hali.
Commissioners Mmes. Morton, and Trevino; and Messrs. Alexander, Alton, Anfa_ng, Coleita,
Present: Dandrea, Fotsch, Gordon, Johnson, Kramer, Mejia, and Scott.
Commissioners Mmes. *Donnelly-Cohen, *Faricy, *Zimmer Lonetti, *McCall, and *Shor�idge;
Absent: and Messrs. *Field, *Kong, and *Mazdell.
*Excused
Also Present: Larry Soderholm, Planning Administrator; Allan Torstenson, Yang Zhang,
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Allen Lovejoy, and Mary Bruton, Department of Planning and Economic
De-re;cprnent staff.
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N10TION: Commissioner Johnson moved approval of the minutes of December 5, 2003.
Cammissioner ?'revino secorded the motzon. The motion carried unanimously on a voice
vote.
Chair's Announcements
Chair Morton stated the annual Planning Commission meeting wIll be held on Friday, February
13�', and said she has appointed Commissioner Trevino as the nominating chair. Chair Morton
reported the Fifth Friday Retreat will be held on Friday, Januazy 30'� , at the Runsey County
Justice Center. Commissioner Alton, chair, said there will be two agenda
items-implemernation of TN Zoning and the Plamiing Commission's Work Program for 2004.
Plauiuug Adnunistrafor's Announcements
Mr. Soderholm thanked Commissioners Alton and Gordon for testifying in support of the TN
Zoning Amendments before the City Council. He said Chaix Morton has attended all of the
meetings and given moral support and perhaps political encouragement for the Council to move
forwazd with this. He stated that at 200 pages this is probably the largest ordinance the City
Council has ever received. The Ciry Council laid it over to 3anuary 14�' to have more time to
review it and see if more questions emerge.
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City Council business on 12/17/03:
- Discussed equal access to city contracfs and agreed to move forward with a resolution at
theu next meeting on 12/22f03. Council member Blakey is drafting a resolution that will try
to spell out what action steps aze to be taken by a joint working committee.
- Received a staff report done on convenience stores, which may lead to some changes in
licensing and enforcement procedures.
- Adopted new zoning fees.
- Rezoning cases are moving ahead.
Council agenda for 12/22/03
- Upheld the Planniug Comnvssion's decision approving the site plan for a new development
at Grand and Oxford. There was a lot of testimony both for and against. The Council
voted 6-1(Lantry) to uphold the Plavning Commission's decision. The proposed
development has commercial and a parking lot on the ground level and four stories of
housing on top.
- Adopted the Student Housing Ordinances.
Mr. Soderholm said there wi11 be a recognition of late Councilmember Reiter, as well as for the
outgoing Councilmembers Blakey and Coleman and departing legislative aides next Tuesday
from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., before the CouncIl meeting.
The Metropolitan Council approved Livable Communities development grants for the Koch
Mobil Si?P atld R3ymond 2nd Universinj, and fo: soIl c!ean-up at the DaIe S?zeet Sh�ps.
PUBLIC HEAKING: Universitv-Dale TOD Study & 40-Acre Stu�
Item from the Neighborhood & Current Planning Committee
(Yang Zhang, 651/266-6659)
C: a;r Mortoa read the rules of proce3:aze for t�e pnhlic heazing and ar.r.ounced :hzt notsce of
the public heaxing was published in ttte Samt Paul Pioneer Press on November 29 December
6�`, and December 13"', 2003; and was also published in the Legal Ledger on December 4`�,
2003, and was mailed to the citywide early notification system list of recipients and other
iniereste�i parties.
Ms. Yang Zhang stated the plan addresses ffie area within a quartei mile from the University
and Dale intersection, roughly between Thomas and St. Anthony, between Grotto and
Mackubin.
This has been a plan on a fast track. In 2002, PED applied and was awarded a plaiuiing grant
from the Metropolitan Council. With the work of District 7 and 8 Communiry Councils,
University United, the Midway Chamber of Commerce, and led by I,arry Dandrea, Plamung
Con�missioner, a task force was assembled. The task force consisted of neighborhood residents,
business owners, representative oi neighborhood organizations, and developers.
3 There were ffiree community workshops and three task force meetings during the months of
� August, September and October. On October 16, the task force recommended the revised plan
� in sumtnary form and 40-acre study to the Planning Commission for adoption.
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The plan identified nine guiding principles for development that aim at making the area a
pedestrian-friendly, higher-density and mixed-use destination. TYie study azea was divided into
five subareas, including the University-Dale intersection, University Avenue infrll, Dale Street
North, Dale Street South, and residential neighborhood connection, with strategies for
improvement for each.
The 40-acre study recommends that the azea within one block of University-Dale intersection
should be rezoned from B-3 General Business to TTT2 Mised-Use. Along Dale Street between
Thomas and Sherbume, properties aze recommended to be rezoned from B-2 Community Business
and R-4 One-Family Residential to TN2 Mixed-Use. Four scattered sites in the residential
neighborhood aze also proposed to be rezoned to TN2 Mixed-Use.
The following people spoke:
Kristin Kidder, Executive Director of the District 7 Plamiing Council, and also a resident
from the study area. She stated they had a really good community planning process, and
that the process provided education with the community members involved on the task force
and at community workshops. Specifically, the process discussed what kind of development
is feasibile in the future, so that it was not simply looking at a vision. As a result, they were
able to provide good, insightful and meaningful community prospective to the nlauning
process. The consultants came back two to three times with reworked concepts to
mcorporate community perspectives. This was a go��! experience far the co...snunity. She
believes this is a strong plan and they are very excited about a!1 the development that is
about to occur in the neighborhood. The communiry is thrilled that this plan will help to
stimulate economic development through commercial development along Dale Street and
increase the housing along ilniversity Avenue, some of it bringing in new residents and
some of it ior current residenis. Tney are asiciug tiie t�lanning Commission to support the
plan.
7un McDonough, Executive Director, Summit-University/District 8 Pianning Council. Mr.
McDonough stated he was here today to support the plan. Mr. McDonough said they had'
vzry cor,,,�i«ed ci�izznry and businesses Ynat were involved in the process and are excited
about it. However, he stated the community is not excited about planning but is excited
about doing; they want to see positive things happen on University Avenue. He encouraged
the Planning Commission to direct all the resources it can to continue to draw attention and
interest to the University Avenue corridor and its development. It is prune real estate and its
value is increasing every day. This is an opportuniry to capitalize on and bring resources
back to the urban core areas where we live.
MOTION: Commissioner Johnson moved to ctose testimony and refer the matter back to the
Neighborhood & Current Planning Committee. Commissioner Kramer seconded the motion.
Chair Morton stated that additional written testimony wIll be accepted unti1430 p.m. today,
Friday, December 19, 2003.
Commissioner Dandrea thanked Chair Morton for the opportuniry to serve as co-chair of this task
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force. Ae fhen expressed his thanks to all the people who halped to create this plan: to the staff=-
Joe1 Spoonheim, Allen Lovejoy, and especially to Yang Zhang, to consultant Tom Dobbs of Hay-
Dobbs; to several Planning Commissioners who helped him prepaze and understaud the task force
process; to Councilmember Blakey, Mayor Kelly, and all the citizens, business owners, residents,
and community leaders that came to the public meetings. He said there was a lot of cooperation
between Disiricts 7 and 8. The task force received hospitality from fhe Lao Family Center, Model
Cities, and University T3nited. He requested that the Ciry try to make resources available for more
analysis of the potential mazket impacts of this plan so that private developers will understand the
opportunity that the University-Dale area holds.
The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
V. Zoning Committee
Commissioner Kramer gave tne Zoning Committee report.
OLD BuSINESS
#03-389-011 Alam & Associate, Ina - Rezoning from P-1 Parking to R-4 One Family
Residential or RT-1 Two-Family Residential to create two lots for single-family homes. � Wells
St., north side between Mendota & Forest. (Patricia James, 6511266-6639)
Commissioner Kramer stated nc district comment was received. No one spoke in suppori. No
one spoke in opposition. The public hearing was closed. The Zoning Committee recommended
approval of R-4 on a vote of 7-0.
rriv i Y�i�: Commissioner %ramer moved the Zoning Committee's recommendation of
anproval ofthe re�oning. The tnotiorx carried on a v�dce vor_a of I5-0, with ? tt�stsr.lior. (Mejic).
#03-389-010 Envirosota. Inc. - Determination of Similaz Use to permit industrial hazardous
waste reoycling transfer facility in the I-1 Industrial DisCrict. No specific locarion.
(Patricia James, 651/266-6639)
Cominissioner Kramer state� ne one spoke ir. snpport. No one spck L'1 Ct.yOSlii011. i� Yu b:ic
hearing was closed. The Zoning Committee recommended approval of Iocation in the I-2
Industrial District with conditions on a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Commissioner Kramer moved the Zoning Commitfee's recommendation of
approval of Zocation in I-2 with conditions.
Commissioner Johnson stated there is an eanxemely detailed record keeping and inspection
protocol that is involved with this in the operafion. The conditions that were proposed by the
Zoning Committee do essentially deal with some of those types of issues and the conditions aze
certainly appropriate. If there is any concem that these kind of facilities are not operated
properly, Commissioners should be aware that the state and the county do very rigorous
inspection and record keeping. He encouraged the Commissioners to vote in favor of this item.
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Saint Paul Planning Commission
City Hall Conference Center
15 Kellogg Boulevard West
Minutes of January 9, 2004
A meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Saint Paul was held Friday, January 9, 2004,
at 830 a.m. in the Conference Center of City Hall.
Commissioners Mmes. Donnelly-Cohen, Faricy, Zimmer Lonetti, McCa11, iVIorton, and Trevino;
Pr�s��t: aad Messrs. Alexander, Alton, Anfang, Coletta, Dandrea, Gordon, Johnson, Kramer,
and Mejia.
Commissioners Mmes. *Shortridge; and Messrs. *Field, *Fotsch, Kong, *Mardell, and *Scott.
Absent:
*Excused
Also Present: Larry Soderholm, Planning Administrator; Allan Torstenson, Donna Drummond,
Patricia James, Allen Lovejoy, Yang Zhang, and Carol Martineau, Department of
Planning and Ecanomic Development staff.
I. Approval of minutes of December 19, 2003
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�.�� �,.,,�c Co Joiznson moved approvai of the minutes of December 19, 2003.
Commissioner Paricy seconded the modon. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
II. Chair's Announcements
Chair Morton reminded commissioners of the retzeat that will be held on the morning of 1/30/04
at the new Ramsey County 3ustice Center.
III. Planuiug Administrator's Announceneuts
City Council business on I2/23/03 and I/7/04:
- The Council passed a resolution opposing any legislative action to restrict municipalities'
ability to regulate bIllboard repairs.
- Approval of a loan to the Grandview and Highland Theaters.
- Established a work group on equal access to City contracts.
- Adopted swdent housing ordinances for +he city.
- Adopted the District i Plan.
- All rezonings are moving ahead as recommended by the Planning Commission including
the rezoning of the controversial property at Western and Marshall where a large, grivately
developed multifamily building is proposed. This Commission recommended rezoning the
site and to RM-2 and the Board of Zoning Appeals approved a height vaxiance, which was
approved by the Council on a 5-2 (Helgen & Lantry) vote.
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#03-401-659 Farhan Hasan - Re-establishment of a non-conforming use as a convenience
stoLe. 684 Western Ave N., between Van Buren & Blair. (Patricia James, 65/1266-6639)
Commissioner Kramer stated no district comment was received. No one spoke in support. No
one spoke in opposition. The public hearing was closed. The Zoning Committee
recommended approval with conditions on a vote of 7-0.
1VIOTION: Commissioner Kramer moved the Zoning Committee's recommendtztion to
approve the non-conforming use. The motzon carried unWni;;icusiy on � voice vote.
Commissioner Kramer announced the zgenda fe: +�e Zensg Camu nezung on 3anuary
15,2004.
NEW BUSINESS
#03-413-213 Khalid Obeidat - Conditiottal Use Permit for carriage house dwelling with
modification of condition for space originally built to house domestic employees and variances
of height (15 ft. permitted; 2i.5 ft. preposed} zad lot coverage (;5% of reaz yazd permitted;
41.8% of rear yard proposed). 2091 Buford Ave., NE corner at Raymor,d. (_PasYicia.Tames,
651/266-6639)
FOR DISCUSSION �NLY
03-383-303 - Velmeir Companies for CVS Pharmacv - Si±e plan review for a new CVS
Phazmacy. The plan calls for a 13,000 squaze foot, one-story retail building on the corner of
L sit; a.�d S:�eliiug with a p�k;ng lot atong Sherbume to the north of the building. 158 ]
University Avenue, NW corner at Snelling.
The hea*iag will be on Februar� 5, 20C4. Tom Beach wiii present an updated report pertaining
to the case.
`JII. Comprehensive Planning Committee
No report.
V�I. Neighborhood and Current Plautung Committee
Universitv-Dale Transit-Oriented Development Studv - Approve resolution to
adopt study. (Yang Zhang 651 /266-6659).
MOTION: Commissioner Faricy moved the NeighborTiood & Current Plannzng Committee's
recommendation to approve the resolution and recommexds the adoption of the plan
r summary by the City Council as an addendum to the comprehensive plan. The motion
; carried unanimously on a voice vote.
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Universitv-Dale Transit-Oriented Develo ment 40-Acre Stud - Approve resolution to adopt -
study. (Yang Zhang 65I/266-6659).
MOT'ION: Commisszoner Faricy moved the Neighborhood & Current Planning Committee's
recommendation to approve the resolutzon and to fonvard the study and this resolution to the
Mayor and City Council for their review and adoptzon. The mation carried unanimousZy on
a voice vote.
Concrete Crusher Zonin Axnendments - Adopt resolution to approve zoning amendments.
(Allan Torstenson, 65I/266-6579)
Commissioner Faricy stated that at the committee meeting en z vote of 5-3 ;;e :ollowing
resolution was passed.
MOTION: Commissioner Faricy moved the Neighborhood & Cument PZanning Co»zmittee's
recommendation to approve the foAowing: BE dT RESDLVED, thut the Ptanning
Commission, based on testimony at the public hearing and the recommendations of planning
staff, recorrt»zends tke attuched amendments to the Legistative code: I) to add language to the
definition ofgeneral industizal uses to avoid ambiguity about what regulafions penain to
crushing and grindzng of concrete, asphalt and rock; and 2) to add concrete, asphatt and
rack crushing f�cility as a coHdiKona,� use in t7z¢ 72 Generai Industriai District witk a consent
petilion requirement, an increased distance requirement,from residenli�l property, �dded
conditions for screening and a height limit for stacked material, conditions to control �*�st
un�' other pate�zral environmentai impacts, and a condition to bring any existing faeility into
confor»zance with the new requirements if there is "substantial intensification, " which is
defined; and.BE' IT FURTAFR �rFCn�v�n �«; ��r ��yr�ission by this tesolut�ort directs
ptanning staff to forward the Commissior.'s rscomman�atian to the �Ytayor and Clty Couneid
fos their consideration and action.
MOTION: Commissioner Gordon moved to amend the proposed Zoning Code language to
add the following to Section 65.822(�(2) &(3): at the end of (fl(2) add the sentence, "All
ou;doar conc�ete asphalt and rock processing and storage shall be at least 200 feet fYOan. the
normal higfz water mark of any river; "; and add two sentences �t th_e �r� e,f �(3; �c ;ta;e,
"The site plan shall include a buffer area between all outrloor corccrete, asphalt, natd rack
processing or storage in the normal high water murk of any adjacent stream, lake, or wet
land. The buffer area shall be at Zeast 40' wide and shall be planted with r�ative grasses,
shrubs, and trees. " Commissioner Faricy seconded the motion.
Commissioner Gordon stated that the vote at the committee meeting was close, and two
legitimate concerns were expressed: on the one haud the Ciry needs to allow for recyciing of
construction materiais, and on the other hand the river corridor needs to be protected. With the
amendment he is proposing, both concerns would be addressed. Ae said we need to provide fo:
facilities that can take construction material from projects in and around Saint Paul, recycle
them and send them back out for use on construction projects in Saint Pau1, but that doesn't
need a river front location. His amendment would protect the river corridor while allowing
this type of recycling to go on within the city limits in I2 districts.
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Rmtdy C. Kelly, Mayor
DATE: December 23, 2003
TO:
FROM:
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DEPARTMt.t'NT OF PLANNING
& ECONOMIC DEVESApTgNT
M�[l� G Fuller, D:rertor
25 WestFinath Sneet
SaintP¢azl MN55202
Neighborhood and Current Planuing Comxnittee
Yang Zhang 266-6659 G v � ' " O
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Te7ephone: 657-266-6565
Facsimile: 657-228-326I
Summary of Public Comment on University D¢le Transit-Oriented Development
Study Summary and 40 Acre Study
As you know, the PIanning Commission held a public hearing on.Decem�er 19, 2003 regarding
the proposed Area Plan Summary of the University-Dale Transit-Ot Development Study
and the related 40-Acre Study. Two people representing the afFected distnct councils addressed
the Commission, both of whom were in support. In addition, we received written comments from
three organizations, and one phone message (at the time this memo was ,vritten). All written
comments are attached. ,
PUBLIC CONiMENTS:
Issue: The illustrative plan and land use plan show the footprint of a commercial
building on the northwest corner of Dale and Central. The pazcel� is currently used by St.
James AME Church as a parking lot. Pastor Moore is concerned'about the removal of
parking for his church.
Staff Res an nse: The 20-year illustrative plan and the land use plan paint a vision for
what the area could look like in the future. They suggest one scenario of how
developmeht could happen in a manner consistent with the principles set by the
community. One possible way for a structure to be built an the ciurent parking lot
without reducing pazking for the church is to develop undergroutid or structured parking.
The curreni property values in the area do not make such a propasal feasible. However,
if values confinue to increase, land may become valuabie enougli for such an investment
to be probable. �
When reviewing a building permit application and site pian, the �ity is awaze of the
impact of the proposal on existing properties. The departinent of Licensing, Inspections
and Environmental Protec6on will not approval pernuts for a prciject if parking is
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insufficient, both for the existing and future buildings, uniess a variance is obtained
through a public hearing process. Staff recommends no change to the plan swnmuy.
2. Issue: Concern about building height along University Avenue. Task Force member
David Peterson raised the issue about building height along Uni�ersity Avenue. At the
last Task Force meeting, it was suggested that #he plan be amended to say that the
buildings along University Avenue that aze not exacfly at the node should be allowed to
go beyond 2-3 stories (up to 4-5 stories) if financing proves to be feasible. The concern
was that the lvgh land values may prevent anythi.ng less than 4 sfories from being
economically viabte. The language was omitted due to an oversight on staff s behalf.
Staff Res ��e: Staff recommends that the plan and ifs suuunary be amended to state
that "Buildings can be up to 4-5 stories in height if economically feasible"for the
"University Avenue" subazea
MODIFICATIONS TO THE AREA PLAN SUNIlVIARy;
Staf,f recommends that the Neighborhood and Current Planning Committee recommend to the
Planning Commission adoption of the Area Plan Suuiuiary of the,Univer�iry-Dttle Transit-
Oriented Development Study and the related 40 Acre Study as submitted by the University-Dale
Transit-Oriented Development Study Task Force, with the following change:
Add a statement in the "Universiry Avenue" section under "Sub-Area Design" that
"Buildings can be up to 4-5 stories in height if econoxnically feas�ble."
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December 3, 2003
A Coalition of Midway CiYizens & 8usinesses
Yang Zhang
Department of Plaiuring and Economic Development
St. Paul City Aall Annex
25 Wesf Fourth Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Dear Yang:
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Thank you for your presentation of fhe Dale Street TOD PIanning Study fo our Boazd
meeting on November 17. University UNI'TED has strongly supported�the ongoing
planning studies of the key intersections, and is pleased to formally en�orse the
recommendations of the Dale Street report. �
In addition to supporting the Plan, our Boazd atso took special note of �ow well this
particulaz planning process was managed. They adopted a resolution e�Cpressing gratitude
to you personally for your leadership and superb skill at achieving a b ad community
consensus, even while maintaining an intense schedule. Tom Dobbs �d the consultants
aze atso to be commended for a great job. �
This has been, for me, the most successful planning effoct to date. I especially appreciate
the fact that zoxung issues were addressed as part of the final recommandations. We wiil
be very pleased to continue working with you for the successful adopt�on of this Plan,
and its eventual implementation.
Sincerely, ��
Brian ivlcMahon
cc. Martha Fuller
Gladys Morton
Larry D'Andrea
Tom Dobbs
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1954 University Avenue, Suite 9• St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone (65T) 647-6711 • Fax (651) 647-0293
www. universityunifed. com
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DistNict 7 Planning Council j
689 North DaZe Street Saint Paul, Minnesota SSI03-7644
651/298-5068 (office) 65I/298-5072 (fax) distYict7@integraanline.com (e-mail)
December 17, 2003
Ms. Yang Zhang
Dept. of Planning & Economic Development
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, NIN 55102
Dear Ms. Zhang;
The District 7 Planning Council is in support of the University/ Dale Transit-
Study and 40 Acre Study to go before the Saint Paul Planning Commission f
03. The community members who participated on the Task Force, and those
three Community Workshops provided valuable community perspective and
process.
The District 7 Planning Council is keenly aware of the significant positive i�
on future development in the District 7 area. Not only will they support the
pedestrian friendly environment in our community, but they will also help s
Dale Street as a commercial corridor in our community. These studies wi11
future of development along University Avenue within our boundaries. We
opportunities for our community in the years to come that these studies can
Sinc rely,
isten Kidder
Executive Director
riented Development
a public hearing on 12-19-
ho participated in the
sights to this planning
;t these studies will have
;oing development of a
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work to help shape the
excited about the
make happen.
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Our 33' year of service to fhe neighborhoods of M� Airy, Ca�itol Heights,
Lower Rice Street, Frogtown and East Midway �
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Yang Zhang - Final Draft of the University/Dale TOD Study
From: <p�tormoore@stjamesamec-stpaul.org>
To: <yang.zhang@ci.stpaul.mn.us>
Date: 12/4/2003 5:50 PM
Subject: Final Draft of the University/Dale TOD Study
CC: <bcm0902@aol.com>
Dear Yang,
Thank you so very much for all of your correspondence regazding the Unive�sity/Dale Project. As I was
reviewing the final draft, I noticed that under section 33 (specifically on page 23) that St. James AME
Church is included in the final dra$, however direcfly accross the sheet from the church is a proposal
for commerciaUretail usage. The properry directly accross the street from th� church is the churches'
parking lot. To place a caxnmercial entity there would cause a TREMENDOUS problem for
pazishioners attending the church. I know throughout the meetings that myself as well as some of the
members of this congregafion were very vocal regarding the preservation of �the church. We believed
that the guiding principles, pazticularly item #3 on that list warranted protection of the church and it's
pazking lot. However, I sfill continue to see proposed commerical use wher� the pazking lot is currenfly
located.
At this point, my question is simply this: Is this plan etched in stone to the point that by even showing
up at the hearing (which I do plan to do), there is nothing that can be done toi prevent the rezoning of that
particulaz lot for the intent of commercial use? Secondly, has anyone taken into consideration the
narking problem that would be created not only for the church, but also far the proposed ccm.�nericial
proprietor. If suggesfions/comments are still be submitted, I strongly urge the commission to omit that
from the draft. Thanks Yar.g.
Respectfully,
Rev. Byron Moore
Pastor of St. James AME Church
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DEPAR'I'MENC OF PLANNING
&. ECONOMIC DE V EL.OPMEN 7
MmNia G. Fuller, Directm
CITY OF SAIIVT PAUL
RrmdyC.Kelty, Lfayror
February 10, 2004
Ms. Mary Erickson
City Coimcil Research Office
Room 310 City Hall
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
Dear Ms. Erickson:
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I would like to confirm thaY a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday
February 25, 2004, to receive comment on the summary of the University-Dale Transit-Orieated
Development Study.
My understanding is that this public hearing request will appear on the agenda for the February 25, 2004
City Council meeting and that you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paul I.egal I.edger. Please
call me aY 266-6659 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Yang Zhaug
City Planner
cc: Wendy Lane
Allan Torstenson
Lazry Soderholm
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIIVG
The Saint Paul ity Council will con-
dsset a public hearing on Wednesday, Feb-
ruary 25, 2004, at 5:30 p.m. in tk�e City
Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Hall
to receive comment on the summary of tlie
Unive�ity-Dale'l�ansit Oriented Deuelop
ment Stssdy. - � -
Dated:February 11,2004� ,-
MARY ERICKSON, -
Assistant CYty CouncIl Secretary
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