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RESOLUTfON
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RESOLiJTION ADOPTING THE SUMMARY
OF THE ST. ANTHONY PARK / DISTRICT 12 COMMiTNITY PLAN
AS AN ADDENDUM TO THE SAINT PAUL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul, as a local govemment unit within the metropolitan area, is required under Minnesota
Statutes Section 473.858 to prepaze a comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is authorized, under Minnesota Statutes Section 462355(2) and Chapter107 of the Saint Paul
Administrative Code to recommend to the Mayor and City Council amendments to the comprehensive plan intended to guide
future development and improvement of the city; and
WIIEREAS, the Land Use Plan, adopCed by the Ciry Council on Mazch 3, 1999, provides for the adoption of summaries of area
plans as addenda to the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan upon findings by the Planning Coramission that the plans are consistent
with adopted City policies; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission on May 3Q 2008, held a public hearing on the St. Anthony Pazk / District 12 Communiry
Plan Summary, notice of which was du]y published in the Saint Pau] Legal Ledger on May 8, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission on October 3, 2008, recommended by its Resolution 08-50 adoption of the neighborhood
plan summary by the City Council;
NOW, TREREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Summary of the St. Anthony Park/District 13 Community Plan, is adopted
as an addendum to the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan contingent upon review by the Metropolitan Council, and replaces the St.
Anthorry Park District Plan adopted in 1983.
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Approval of a CiTy Council resolution adopting a summary of the St. Authony Park /District 12 Communiry Plan as an addendum to
the City's Comprehensive Plan. 1'he Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Plan smnmary on October 3, 2008 and
recommended adoption of the plan summary. A public hearing at City Council is not required.
Recommendations: Apprwe (A) or Rejec[ (R):
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Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, WHat, When, Where, Why):
The Si. Anthony Park / District 12 Community Pian was prepazed by the St. Anthony Park District Council with extensive community
participation. The plan addresses an azea bounded by the City llmits on the north and west, by I-94 on the south, and by the University
of Minnesota campus on the east except for a leg which extends to Snelling Ave between the BNSF railway and the State Fair
grounds.
A summazy of the plan has been recommended by the Planning Commission, after public hearing, for adoption as an addendum to the
Saini Paul ComDrehensive Plan replacine the 1983 St. Anthonv Pazk Disfrict Plan.
Advantages If Approved:
This will provide a long-range plan for the next ten yeazs for the St. Anthony Park / District 12 azea.
Disadvantages If Approved:
None
Disadvantages If Not Approved:
The existing 1983 St. Anthony Pazk District Plan has expired. The new district plan summary will become the long-term plan guiding
development for this area.
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city of saint paul
planning commission resolution
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date october 3. 2008
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF
THE SUMMARY OF THE DISTR/CT 12 ST. ANTHONYPARKCOMMUNITYPLAN
AS AN ADDENDUM TO THE SAlNT PAUL COMPREHENSIVE P4AN
WHEREAS the District 12 St. Anthony Park Community Plan effort 6egan in 20�2 with support the of the St.
Anthony Park Community Foundation, which enlisted Professor Lanegran and students from Macalester
Gollege to create a neighborhood profile of key issues and interests of community members, which was used
by committees ot the St. Anthony Park District Councif began to draft a plan that was refined over two years
based on input at four large, community-wide meetings, and was finafized and adopted by the St. Anthony
Park District Council in November 2005; and
WHEREAS the pian details a community vision and investment agenda forihe area in the nor[hwest corner of
the City of Saint Paul, bounded by I-94 on the south and the University of Minnesota campus on the east (and
an additional small arm of land that runs east to Snelling Avenue between the State Fair grounds and the
BNSF rail corridor), addressing issues related to land use, transportation, natural systems, homes and
neighborhoods, and community communications; 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 ame�dments
to the comprehensive plan; and
W HEREAS the Land Use Plan, adopted by the City Council on February 6, 2002, provides for the adoption of
summaries of area plans as addenda to The Sainf Paul Comprehensive Plan upon findings by the Pfanning
Commission that the pians are consistent with adopted City policies; and
W HEREAS comments from relevant City departments were received and the draft Summary language was
modified to address their concerns, and staffi and representatives of the St. Anthony Park District Council
discussed the draft Summary; and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission, on May 30, 2008, held a public hearing on the Area Plan Summaryof
the District 12 St. Anthony Park Community Plan, notice of which was published in the Saint Paul Legal
Ledger on May 8, 2008; and
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WHEREAS the Neighborhood Planning Committee considered additional input in its review and revisions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE iT RESOLVED that the Saint Paul Planning Commission finds that Distrrct i2 St.
Anthony Park Community 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, replacing the previous St. Anthony Park Plan adopted in 1983.
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Area Plan Summary
District 12 St Anthony Park Community Plan
Addendum to The Comprehensive Plan for Saint Paul
Recommended by the Planning Commission — October 3, 2008
Adopted by the City Council -[2008]
Tltis summary appends to [he Saint Paud Comprehensive Plan The vision and strategies of the
District 12 St. Anthony Park Community Plan and repZaces the St. An�Jf�ny Park District Plan
adopted in 7983. The District IZ St, Anthony Park Community Plan,�or2sists of fzve major
areas of focus, dncluding (1) Land Use, (2} Transportation, (3} NRtu`ral Systzms, (4) Homes and
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Neighborhoods, and (5) Community Connections. The full-leryg�Ti`p`2`�"���used for reference in the
creation of this Area Plan Surnmary, was not izself adopted bj�,�'l�Ze City'at,id„may include some
policy differences. Copies of'thz full-length plan are avq��Y"bde'�or revieivl�ia»the Saint Paul
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The St. Anthony Park district is approximately 2.4 squace��1�
cesidents. St. Anthony Park is located i�Y; �e northwest comem�
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St. Anthony Park seeks to be a livable, sustainable, connected and integrated community of
businesses, industry, natural azeas and residences, where members have a strong sense of
connectedness to each other and to the neighborhood in which they work or live.
In the next 10-15 yeazs, environmental and public health in St. Anthony Park improve as a result
of increased walking and biking, reduced reliance on the auto, sustainable development
opportunities posed by light rail transit (LRT), and industrial land conversion. The existing
housing stock of the community is maintained and ugdated with good design sensitive to
appropriate historic character and scale of the neighborhoods. New well-designed infill and
mixed use housing meets the needs of various incomes, ability levels and life cycles.
New growth and redevelopment focus on social connections, neighborhood design and character,
the physical quality of the built environment, revitalizing South St. Anthony, maintaining and
enhancing North St. Anthony, and improving physical connections between these two areas and
to adjacent communiries. Development balances the economy, the community and the
environment to achieve long-term sustainability.
Acuons for achieving the vision are presented in 5 topic areas: (1) Land Use; (2) Transportation;
(3) Natural Systems, (4) Homes and Neighborhoods; and (5) Community Connections. The
following actions are consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, except where noted, or are
studies to belp determine future policies and strategies. They will be undertaken by the City in
coordination with the St. Anthony Park Community Council, except where other implemendng
partners are noted.
Land Use
Land Use. Redirect land nse with appropriate regulatory controls to encourage an integrated
mix of industrial, commercial, housing and public amenities, and a larger ta�c base.
1. Amend the City's Comprehensive Plan to incorporate appropriate land use changes in the
South St. Anthony area that reflect the future introduction of Light Rail Transit to the
University Ave corridor and its evolution to a more connected residential and commercial
azea, while respecting the area's industrial base.
2. Work with the City to revise the City's Zoning Map to incorporate the land use changes
discussed with the City as part of its Comprehensive Plan update and station area planning.
3. Conduct a review of the pattern of residential zoning designations to ensure appropriateness
of existing designations, such as RT-2 Townhouse Residenual District Zoning, in St.
Anthony Park.
4. Study potential locations to rezone around commercial and industriai areas to establish a
gradual transiuon between land uses and building forms to assure compatibility of adjacent
land uses and densities. Goal is to buffer single family uses with more appropriate uses
(multi-family) near commercial and industrial areas.
5. The City will work with the District Council to develop better communication to improve the
Citizen Participation review process. The City shall work with the District Councils to lobby
the Legislature to extend the sixty-day rule.
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6. Future development and vehiculaz ingress/egress improvements to the University of
Minnesota Saint Paul campus should be directed to the east of the existing campus to
minimize vehiculaz congestion in the residential neighborhood to the west. The Clty of Saint
Paul will address proposals for westward campus development on a case by case basis to
address concems of the City and the neighborhood.
Note: District 12's vision for future Zand uses zn the South At. Anthony Park area can be viewed
on the South Saint Anthony Park Proposed I.nnd Use map, page 29 of the full St. Anthony Park —
District 12 Community Plan, available at the St. Anthony Park Community Council office or
website. The map was not approved by the City of Saint Paul because some of the proposed land
use designations on the map conflict with the Ciry's current and anticipated land use
designations for the same area. The City feels that land use policy in the South St. Anthony area
is very impartant and deserves in-depth evaluatiorz. Therefore, following the anficipated
adaption of a new Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan in 2009, and City plans to conduct a detailed
land use study of the South St. Arcthony area to determine the appropriate future mix of
industrial, residential, commercial and other uses.
District 12 Land Use 5ummary (as of 2005)
Land Use Parcel Count Acres Land Use Percent
Right of Way (partial) 7 113 0.83 %
Churches 11 4.9 0.36 %
Commercial 144 91.0 6.71 %
Industrial 324 5293 39.03 %
Instituflonal 46 72.1 532 %
Parks & Playground Il 27.0 1.99 %
Residenual — Duplex 138 26.1 1.92 %
Residential — Multi-family 197 50.2 3.70 %
Residential —Singie-family 1,109 213.4 15.73 %
Total Residential 1,444 290 21.38 %
Schools 2 6.7 0.49 %
Vacant 56 34.4 2.53 %
TOTAL 2,045 1356.4 100 %
Historic Preservation. Protect, maintain and/or adaptively reuse designated historic buildings.
7. Restart the 1980s survey to identify buildings of potential historic value and investigate both
the process of designation and financial sources to help maintain those buildings.
8. Pursue historic designation of the Milton Square building at the intersection of Como and
Carter.
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Design Standards. Tnstitute commercial mixed-use design standazds that reinforce human-scale
buildings, promote sustainable design, promote quality in exterior materials and construction,
reinforce a pedestrian oriented streetscape, promote green design, manage storm water retention,
reduce impervious surfaces and visually screen surface parking.
9. Conduct zoning study as part of the Raymond area station planning to evaluate rezoning the
University-Raymond TOD district to TN districts to achieve standazds and design that
respect the area's historic quality, enhance its pedestrian accessibility, and encourage
increased transit use.
Streetscape Enhancement Plan. Develop and implement a long-term streetscape plan to
achieve the economic development, livability, identity and transportation goals of the
community.
10. Evaluate opportunities to create pazkways with emphasis on trees, interconnections with
parks, bike lanes and boulevard plantings where possible. Parkways should create new
transportation and pedestrian connections, calm traffic, and create neighbarhood identity.
The St. Anthony Pazk Community Council's top priority far a new parkway is Raymond
Avenue, This would include a realigned Raymond Avenue south of University to connect
with Pelham Boulevard just north of Interstate 94.
ll. CreaCe gateways of azchitectural and landscape significance to announce entry into the
neighborhood.
Development Opportunities. Identify opportunifles for development and redevelopment,
including commercial districts, to strengthen neighborhood village character and vitality.
12. St. Anthony Park Community Council, in cooperation with City staff through the Raymond
station area planning and Comprehensive Plan update, will survey existing space to identify
commercial and residential development opportunities. Identify the type of use that might be
accommodated with consideration of scale and design.
13. Work with the University, railroads, land owners and policy makers to identify and redevelop
underused industrial land for higher value knowledge based industries requiring proximity to
University research functions. In addition, redevelop land to serve the commercial service
needs of University students and employees. The creation of new transportation connections
to the University that leverage LRT and existing regional transportation access in South St.
Anthony Park is central to this economic development iniYiative, as is the need to create new
cultural and spatial connections with the University.
Code Enforcement. Increase understanding of appropriate building and zoning codes and
pertinent licensing issues, and improve communication between residents, businesses and the
City.
14 Assist the District Council in idenfifying the most common code violation issues in the
District and educate residents about methods and resources to correct the violations.
15 Continue to restrict billboards in the neighborhood per St. Anthony Park sign p1an.
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Transportation
Transit Improve Transit alternatives in the neighborhood and add LRT on University Avenue.
16. Promote extending the commuter rail line through St. Anthony Park, with a stop at the
University of Minnesota transitway.
17. Reassess existing bus transit routes through District 12 to increase connectivity and ridership
within District 12 and to regional employment and shopping centers.
18. Evaluate opportunities for "Green Connector" shuttles to help move people to and from light
rail.
Improve PedestrianBicycle Connecfivity. Create new connecuons to improve access between
North and South St. Anthony Pazk and between St. Anthony Pazk and adjacent communities (as
shown on the map).
19. Pursue extension of the Midtown-Greenway into St. Paul along the railroad right-of-way on
the south side of the District and north of I-94.
20. Extend the bike lanes on Como Avenue from Minneapolis through St. Anthony Park and into
the Como Park neighborhood.
2L Ixnprove walkability of South St. Anthony Park, including safe and pieasant walking over
Highway 280, and along Raymond and University Avenues. Improvements may include
sidewalk repair, street furniture, pianters and trees.
22. Create better visual and pedestrian connections over Highway 280 between University and
Franklin Avenues to improve access to/from Court International and the residential areas in
the southwest portion of District 12. The St. Anthony Park Community Council requests the
addition of a green pedestrian plaza across Highway 280 to a help achieve these goals.
23. Create "Gxeen Gateway" infrastructure between University Avenue and Territorial Road
within the Highway 284 corridor to reduce the impact (noise, air and visual poilution) of the
freeway. Green infrastructure to include building shuctures in areas not used for freeway
traffic lanes, shoulders and ramps to support landscaping at street level. Green infrastructure
will serve as a green gateway companion to the University-Franklin P1aza.
24. Add design and landscape elements on Territorial Road bridge to integrate bridge into
Temtorial Parkway.
Incorporate Transportation Options into All New Development. All new development in St.
Anthony Pazk wili be designed to encourage and facilitate the use of transit, bicycles, and
walking for work and leisure.
25. Encourage all new and substantial renovations of commercial, industrial and mixed use
developments to provide bacycie parking, and if of sufficient size, to contain convenient
facilities for bike security and washing/locker facilities to encourage work trips by bicycle.
26. All new commercial and indusk developments requiring site plan approval should
generally be designed to have at least the main entrance facade oriented to the street with
access for pedestrians and bicyclists taking priority over vehicular access.
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Improve Vehicular Connectivity. Add new connections and realign roads to improve local
access and reduce through traffic in azeas designated for enhanced pedestrian and transit-oriented
land uses.
27. Make the Raymond Avenue underpass safer for cars, pedestrians and bicycles. Plan for these
improvements in coordination with the City and the railroad, as part of the upcoming railroad
bridge replacement.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Traffic Calming. Make busy thoroughfares (Como,
Cleveland, Raymond, Territorial and University) safer for bikes and gedestrians and improve
visual quality.
28. Identify specific pedestrian crossing azeas (i.e. Como & Carter) where safety is a concern.
Increase the length of walk signals. Make crosswalks more visible (i.e. Raymond &
Brewster) through a combination of bolder color, striping, texture and signage appropriate to
each specific locadon.
29. Enforce the truck ban on Raymond Avenue. Re-route truck traffic to existing or potential
alternatives on the east side af the neighborhood.
30. Vigorously enforce laws concerning crosswalks, speed limits, drag racing, decompression
braking, and restricted parking near intersections.
31. Increase pedestrian, cyclist, and driver awazeness of traffic laws and impact of respectful
habits on community quality of life.
32. Identify specific pedestrian-oriented areas through special signage, landscaping, lighting and
signals that communicate the special pedestrian nature of the area and to encourage
respectful driving.
33. Work with Metro Transit, the City, businesses and developers to install more bicycle racks,
benches and bus shelters.
34. Continue work with City to explore and implement traffio-calming measures along the
Raymond and Cleveland corridor, such as speed bumps, trafFic circles, landscaping, public
art, bump outs, center medians, and additional stop signs. Make traffic calming a part of all
street reconstruction.
35. Assess the relocation of existing bike paths along busy thoroughfares to less busy corridors.
36. Maintain the steps between Keston and Doswell streets.
37. Evaluate the following pedestrian improvement requests from the St. Anthony Park
Community Council:
• a crosswaik at the Manvel and Raymond bus stop;
• a sidewalk for biking and pedestrians along Eustis Avenue and Highway 280;
• a sidewalk west of Highway 280 to connect into Minneapolis on Como and Kasota
Avenues;
• keep Cleveland at its current width with pazking on one side to calm traffic and maintain
its residential character.
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Traffic Congestion. Work with Minneapolis and the Prospect Park neighborhood to improve
tr�c cuculation and reduce congestion along the west border of St. Anthony Pazk.
38. Conduct a comprehensive transportation study of the azea bounded by I-94, Highway 36, 35E
and 35W to examine the cumulative transportation impacts of all present and projected
development within the study area. Affected neighborhood groups, the cities of St. Paul and
Minneapolis, Ramsey and Hennepin Counties, the Metropolitan Council, and the State
should all participate in the study.
Note: At the date of adoption of this Summary by the City Council, the Saint Paul Department of
Public Works is preparing to initiate a detailed Transportation Study for the Northwest Area of
Saint Paul. The study includes all forms of trarrsportation in the area. The study area is
bounded by Larpenter, Snelling, I-94 and the West City limits. The transportarion
recommendations listed below were proposed in the District 12 St. Anthony Park Communiry
Plan and wild be reviewed in the study. The merit of these and other proposals will be included
in the Final Repart of the Trarzsportation Study. The outcome of the study should evaluaze all of
the following requests from the St. Anthony Park Communiry Council.
• Conduct a trafftc study for the interchange of University, Franklin and Highway 280 to
identify strategies to improve flow and reduce congestion. Prioritize strategdes that
support a pedestrian and transit- oriented environment within the TOD district and to
minimize impact on residential areas.
• Creation of a pedestrian and bzcycle connec2ion beEween Z,angford Park and the
Universiry Transitway. Identify the connection with signage and landscaping.
� Creation of a pedestrian and bicycle route through South St. Anthony Park from
Langford Park to the future extension of the Midtown Greenway bike trail in the railroad
right-of-way on the southern edge of the District.
• Study the impacts of extending Pierce Butler Route through St. Anthony Park. The St.
Anthony Park Comrrcunity Council opposes this extension.
• Addition of a direct connection between the Vandalia access at Interstate I-94 and the
eastern entrance to the University of Minnesota/St. Paul campus. (The St. Anthony Park
Community Council ezplazns that the purpose of this north-south connection is to open
underused land in South St. Anthony Park to redevelopment by research-knowledge
based industries while deveraging a direct transportatian eonnection with St. Paul
campus research services and functions. This direct connection would also encourage
land redevelopment for new commercial uses serving University student and employee
needs. It would also relieve tra�c frorn Raymond Avenue and reduce negative impacts
on the heart of the South St. Anthony Park neighborhood. The direct connection should
not damage ecologically sensitive areas, i.e., Fairview Pond and Cathlin Wetlands.)
■ Addition of a direct connection between Uandalia Street and its connection with
Interstate 94 and Transfer Road. This connectzon will reduca truck traffic and
congestion on University Avenue and improve access for truck traffic using the Transfer
Road/Pierce Butler Route.
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Highway 280. Use opportunities associated with Haghway 280 reconstruction to reduce noise,
pollution and environmental impacts. The City will work with MnDOT and seek reconstruction
desagns that address neighborhood and City concerns.
39. Measure existing levels of noise pollution at many points within the community, as
opporiunities arise, to determine where reductions efforts should be focused .
40. Work to establish community involvement with the City and the State to review all
construction plans.
41. Maintain andlor expand riparian zone surrounding the Kasota Ponds to protect this
environmentally sensitive and historic area.
University of Minnesota. Work with the University to create better student transit options,
pazking opuons, and access ro the St. Paul campus that reduces impacts on the community and
the environment.
42. Reevaluate restrictions on neighborhood parking particularly on busy streets (e.g. Raymond
Avenue between Energy Park and Como).
Natural Systems
Water Quality Improvements. Achieve measurable water quality improvements to the Kasota
Ponds, Cathlin Wetland, and other natural remnants. Improve quality of all runoff directed
towards the Mississippi River.
43. Reduce road runoff into St. Anthony Park ponds.
Impervious Surfaces and Ground Water Recharge. Increase the level of ground water
infikration in the District through the utilization of stormwater best management practices, the
creation of new open spaces, and the retrofitting of existing structures and properties.
44. Work with the St. Anthony Park Community Council and local watershed districts to
establish an inventory base line of impervious surface in the District and monitor all new
development for an annual update on the impervious surfaces and changes.
45. Research and promote new technologies that reduce runoff and increase ground water
infiltration.
46. Evaluate possible changes to City utility policy to charge stoz sewer fees to property
owners based on the amount of impervious surface (similar to Minneapolis policy). Intent of
new policy is to encourage retrofitting of existing buildings and properties or their
redevelopment.
47. Study and adopt of policies and/or incentives that encourage green roofs, pervious
pavements and sustainable design.
Planting of Public and Private Spaces. ilse community programs and community building
initiatives to increase the amount of vegetaaon in public and private spaces.
48. Evaluate the level of current vegetation in public pazks using data available from the City and
data included in the report "What We Have and What We've Lost (August 2001)" funded
through the DNR,
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49. Prioritize public spaces tazgeted for replanting based on need and community feedback.
Develop a repianting and maintenance program with input from Pazks and Recreation if in
pazkland or parkway.
50. Request City funding to implement a planting and maintenance program during the annual
budgeting process.
Improve Air Quality. Gather appropriate data and work with community stakeholders to
improve air quality.
Increase Outdoor Light Ef�ciency. Replace lighting as needed and to increase efficiency
through public infrastructure maintenance and repair programs.
51. Consider CIB request to install pedestrian-friendly street lights in South St. Anthony
consistent with the historic lantems in North St. Anthony. Historic style lanterns shall be
used when replacing old lights or installing new ones in accordance with adopted City of St.
Paul Street Lighting Policy. Utilize Dark Sky friendly street lights consistent with historic
lanterns used in North Saint Anthony when such lights are available, cost effective, and can
meet Federai standards for lighting, while maintaining or improving energy efficiency.
Collaborate with other stakeholders on Natural Systems Issues. Proactively reach out and
collaborate with other stakeholders having an interest and influence over the natural environment
in St. Anthony Park.
52. Work with the City and other stakeholders to determine better rneighborhood planting
strategies, including efforts to plant trees with better survival odds in given conditions, which
would likely be native species.
53. Work with the City and utility companies to mitigate exposure to large power lines in
Hillside Court and elsewhere in the neighborhood.
Support Precautionary and Sustainable Programs. Adopt policies that proactively protect the
environment. Examine all actions associated with proposed programs and activities, including
no-action.
54. Take a long-term precautionary approach, seeking to anticipate future events and trends,
including globalization, climate change, environmental pressures and stresses. Precautionary
monitoring should also be applied to increased storm frequency, oak wilt, dutch elm disease,
biological disease and infestation, chemical spills, invasives, and avoidance of monocnitures.
55. Encourage the City to take a proactive approach to treating and preventing tree disease and
infestation through new programs and community education.
56. Promote native species in public and private plantings. Use education and subsidy programs
to increase private plantings; use communication and cooperation to influence public
plantings.
Homes and Neighborhoods
Green Space and Parks. Promote a range of green spaces and parks (small and large)
throughout all existing and new residential azeas of District I2. [See "Note:... " on page 3 at end
of Land Use items.]
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Range of Housing Choices. Increase the range of housing types and affordability within the
District to encourage a greater diversity of households and to be an affordable community for all
people throughout their life and changing lifestyle needs.
SZ Idenufy specific parcels of land just outside of the TOD district for the development of
market rate and affordable urban style town homes, flats and co-ops (owner and rental).
58. Identify parcels throughout the District for infill opportunities especially for duplex and
tripiex housing types that meet the needs of young families.
59. Encourage the redevelopment of exisung shuctures and the building of new structures within
the historic TOD district for mixed-use commercial and housing types including apartments,
condominiums and loft-style units.
60. Coardinate with the St. Anthony Park Community Council to develop a proposal for an
appropriate mix of housing options in identified azeas for a range of housing meeUng the
needs of empty nesters, independent seniors, and young families. Promote life cycle housing
in new residential development. This may include an affordability and housing needs study.
Community Connections
Community Assets. Identify ways that existing community and institutional assets in St.
Anthony Park could better serve the community.
61. Maintain and strengthen existing institutions including the library, Murray Junior High
School, St. Anthony Park Elementary and the Post Off'ice.
62. The St. Anthony Pazk Community Council and the St. Anthony Puk Foundation will work
with the City and community partners to help maintain and strengthen small neighborhood
commercial retail, especially basic services that residents can walk to: grocery, hazdware, etc.
and lively centers of attraction.
63. Strengthen levels of police, fire and emergency services.
64. Preserve and maintain the current community gardens. Identify additional appropriate space
for gardening that can be used for more community gardens.
Parks and Recreation. Re-invest in existing park assets and strengthen programming to
increase use of all park and recreation services.
65. Maintain and strengthen the physical assets and programming at Langford Park and South St.
Anthony Recreation Centers and parks.
66. Maintain and improve the condition of athletic fields.
67. Retain public access to athietic fields when organized sports are not using them.
68. Review the timing and substance of the major capital improvement plan to upgrade
recreational facilities substantially at South St. Anthony and Langford Pazk to keep pace with
the quality of facilities at other recreation centers in St. Pau1.
69. Increase the use of recreation centers during the summer months by reviewing heating,
venulation, and air conditioning needs for Langford and South St. Anthony to reduce indoor
temperatures.
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70. Work with St. Anthony Pazk Community Council to pursue continued Hampden Pazk
beauufication plans.
71. Complete the remaining items in the Langford Pazk Master Plan in coordination with the
Pazks and Recrearion department.
72. Review cunent site plans and field layouts for Langford Pazk and South St. Anthony Park,
assess existing field ameniues while balancing sport needs, and work with the City to
implement changes.
73. Assess layout of Langford facilities to improve traffic flow during peak events and the
potential need for expansion of the "wazming room" to accommodate hockey teams and
community skating.
Cultural Opportunities. Support local cultural opportunities and the arts.
74. Support opportunities to showcase 1oca1 artists and their work, including Arts Off Raymond.
Create New Community Infrastructure. Identify need for new community-wide assets to
promote community connections and serve a growing population,
75. Assess neighborhood community center needs including additional community services and
ADA accessible meeting space. Explore how other community centers have been developed
to serve wider community needs. Examine need to create a new community center.
76. Support initiatives for municipal technology infrastructure, such as wireless internet.
77. Evaluate adding a dog pazk on land next to either the freeways or railroad.
Vibrant Commercial Areas. Work with City and community partners to identify need for new
commercial assets and recruiting strategies and provide support for vibrant commercial areas.
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Priority Actions for Cit.y Participation
The following actions (referenced by number from the plan summary) have been identified as
priorities of the community that require leadership or signification participation by city
government. Community groups and City departments should implement the projects identified
in this summazy by applying for City resources in competitive processes such as the Capital
Improvement Budget (CIB) and Sales Tvc Revitalization program (STAR), and working though
the regulaz operating programs of relevant City departments.
Planning and Economic Development: #1, #9
Public Works: #14, #11, #21, #32, #33, #34, #46, #51 and all items to be evaluated in the
Northwest Quadrant Transportation Study
Parks and Recreation: #70
Planning Commission Findings
The Planning Commission finds that the Area Plan Summary of the District 12 St. Anthony Park
Community Plan is consistent with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and adopted City
policies.
Process
The first Community Plan for St. Anthony Park was completed in 1983 and almost all of the
plan's key objectives were achieved. In 2Q02, District 12 began the process of developing an
updated plan. District 12 partnered with the St. Anthony Park Community Foundation to enlist
Professor David Lanegran and his Macalester College students to create a neighborhood profile.
Extensive input from surveys, interviews and meetings culminated in a state of the community
report presented in May 2003 at a forum attended by 200 people. After the report, attendees
identified major concerns regarding the future of the neighborhood.
In Fall 2003, the District 12 Council set up a planning committee and in Fa112004, I.and Use,
Environment, and Community Connections subcommittees began meeting regularly to develop
specific goals, objectives and strategies. Four community-wide meetings held between
December 2004 and September 2005 served to identify core values and issues in the community,
discuss revitalization opportunities, and gather community feedback on the draft plan for
incorporation into the finai plan document. The final plan was submitted to the City for review
in November 2005.
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