94-1486 Council File # v`�'� ��1
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ESOLUTION
CITY OF S INT PAUL, MINNESOTA �
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Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PLAN FOR LAND USE
WHICH IS PART OF TH SAINT PAUL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
RAILROAD ISLAND SMALL AREA PLAN
1 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Pau is authorized under Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.353, to
2 carry on comprehensive municipal lanning activities for guiding the future development and
3 improvement of the city; and
4 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Pa as a local government within the metropolitan area is
5 required under Minnesota Statute , Section 473.858, to prepare a Comprehensive Plan; and
6 WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City ouncil is authorized under Minnesota Statutes, Section
7 462.355 to adopt or amend a Co rehensive Plan or portion thereof after a recommendation
8 by the Planning Commission; and
9 WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City ouncil adopted, by Resolution No. C.F. 275971 on
10 November 20, 1980, a Plan for nd Use as part of the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan; and
11 WHEREAS, a community-based ask force was created by the Planning Commission in August
12 1992, to prepare a small area pl and 40-acre rezoning study for the Railroad Island
13 neighborhood in the District 5, yne-Phalen area; and
14 WHEREAS, the task force reco ended the small area plan, 40-acre rezoning study, and an
15 HRA redevelopment plan amen ment on May 2, 1994, following three community-wide
16 meetings held throughout the pl nning process, and a recommendation for approval by the
17 District 5 Planning Council on arch 22, 1994; and .
18 WHEREAS, the Planning Co 'ssion, after a public hearing on June 10, 1994, and
19 consideration of public testimo , recommended adoption by the City Council of the Railroad
20 Island Small Area Plan as an a endment to the Plan for Land Use by its resolution, File
21 Number 94-42, adopted July 8, 994; and
22 WHEREAS, the City Council nsidered the Railroad Island Small Area Plan, held a public
23 hearing, and considered public estimony thereafter;
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24 NOW, T'HEREFORE, BE IT RES LVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the
25 Railroad Island Small Area Plan as n amendment to the Plan for L,and Use, which is an
26 element of the Comprehensive Plan as recommended by the Plarming Commission and subject
27 to such review by the Metropolitan ouncil as may be required by law.
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Ax4a Plaa a� part of th� City's Co ett�asive Plan. (Orditbsttce to i�pl�ent pxoparty
rezanings rec��ended by the plan green shset number 29688.) l�ia}�Qr raqueated to
sign Czansrii.tta,�. letter, resolutia� end thank you letters to task force �wabers.
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The Railroad Island nsighborhood is loGpted �ust north of E. 7th St. �nd west of Payne ,�
Ave. in District 5. The small are p�an includes stratsgies for revitalizing this � '�,
primarily reaidential neighbarhood, focusing on housing ret�abilitation and ��`
dev�lopment, but also includes rec ndations �or improvement$ to business arsas.
streets� parks, and other public p ees. A series of prapsrCy rezoaings and �'
amend�ents to the HRl► Rsdevelopmen Plan a�d TIF fitiancing glan for Railrosd Ials�d °�
are also progcsed to implement pl recommendations. (Latter two �e.nt �o HRA.) �
4 ADVANTACiES IF APPROVED: � �
Implsmentation of the plan's rsco endations would result in rehabilit.ation of tl�e =�
existing housi��tg� raplacement af c rtain deteriorat.ed �tructuxes, and limitasi t��t
conet�uction on vacaat lots. P1 ed ianprovements to cow�ercial arsas, streets, � ,
parks, and other public spaass wo d sddress: 1) access aYU! over3.oQks ta BNede AQ��ox �
Park; 2) future open spaae at the treet sweeping dwmp site; 3) naighbo�hood ez�triss�,
4) residential,(industrfal buffer z nes; and 5) commexcial radevelopment:alo�g Pay�e `
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DISADYMNTAtiE81F APPROVED:
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Ccwnc�! �sea h Center �CE�o RECEIVEC�
SEP �EP 2 2� SEP 21 �
2 6 1994
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The Railroad Island neighborhood ill deteriorate through conCinued disinvestment by E
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city of saint paui
planning commission re lutia�
file number 94-42
�te Julu 8, 1994
Railroad Island Small Area Plan
WHEREAS, the East Side Neighborh od Development Company (ESNDC) requested
assistance from the Department of Pla ning and Economic Development in 1992 to develop a
small area plan for the Railroad Islan neighborhood in the District 5, Payne-Phalen area; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commissi is authorized under Minnesota Statutes Section 462.355
(2) and Chapter 107 of the Saint Paul dministrative Code to recommend to the Mayor and
City Council amendments to the Com rehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, in response to ESNDC's request, the Planning Commission initiated the Railroad
Island Small Area Plan and 40-Acre udy in August, 1992, and asked the District 5 Planning
Council to appoint a neighborhood-b ed task force to prepare the plan recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the task force met from ctober, 1992 through May, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the task force recomme ded the small area plan, 40-acre rezoning study, and an
HRA redevelopment plan amendme on May 2, 1994, following three community-wide
meetings held throughout the plann' process, and a recommendation for approval by the
District 5 Planning Council on Marc 22,,1994; and
� WHEREAS, the Planning Commissi n held a public hearing on the Railroad Island Small Area
Plan, 40-Acre Study, and HRA Red elopment Plan Amendment on June 10, 1994, notice of
which was duly given in the Saint Pa 1 Legal Ledger on May 27 and June 3, 1994, and in the
Saint Paul Pioneer Press on May 20 nd 27, and June 3, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commissi n recommended no changes to the small area plan, after
considering public testimony and re ewing the plan's conformance with the City's �
Comprehensive Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RES LVED, that the Planning Commission hereby recommends
adoption by the City Council and a roval by the Mayor of the Railroad Island Small Area
Plan as an amendment to the City's Land Use Plan, which is an element of the Comprehensive
Plan.
CT�OVed by •Neighborhood lanning Committee
seconded by
in favor -Unanim°us
against -
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CTTY OF SAIl�I' PAUL 390 City Hall Telephone: 612-266-8510
Norm Coleman, Mayor 15 West Keilogg Boulevard Facsimile: 612-228-8513
Saint Pau� MN 55102
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September 21, 1994 ,
President David Thune and
Members of the City Counc 1
310-B City Hall
Saint Paul, Minnesota 551
Dear President Thune and embers of the City Council:
I am pleased to transmit th Railroad Island Small Area Plan and 40-Acre Study
for your consideration. De eloped by a neighborhood-based task force, the plan
was recommended by the anning Commission on July 8, 1994.
There are two parts to the lan: an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for
Land Use, and a 40-acre st dy to implement the property rezonings recommended
in the plan. A proposed r olution adopting the Comprehensive Plan amendment
and a draft ordinance ame ding the Zoning Code are attached. Amendments to
the Railroad Island redeve opment plan area and tax increment financing plan are
being sent separately to th HRA.
The Railroad Island neigh orhood is located just north of East Seventh Street and
west of Payne Avenue in t e Payne-Phalen area of Saint Paul. The small area
plan includes strategies fo revitalizing this primarily residential neighborhood,
focusing on housing rehab iation and development, but also includes
recommendations for imp vements to business areas, streets, parks, and
community life.
Public hearings have bee held and the plan and accompanying property rezonings
have been recommended y both the District 5 Planning Council and the Planning
Commission.
I su ort the Plannin C I 'ssion's recommendations for the plan, which I
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believe provides positive nd specific measures for guiding future development and
improvement of this neig borhood in transition. A partnership of the City, the
East Side Neighborhood evelopment Co., Merrick Community Center, and other
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President Thune and Membe s of the City Council
September 21, 1994
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community organizations are poised to begin implementation actitivites. I
recommend the plan and 40- cre study recommendations to you for your approval.
Please feel free to call Ken ord, Planning administrator (ext. 6-6577) or ponna
Drummond of his staff (ext. -6556) if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
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Norm Colema
Mayor
Enc. Railroad Island Small ea Plan
Draft Council Resoluti n
Draft Ordinance
Planning Commission esolutions
cc: Larry Buegler, PED D rector
Ken Ford, PED-Planni g
Donna Drummond, P D-Planning
Sheri Pemberton, PE Neighborhoods and Housing
Sue Vanelli Dimond, istrict 5 Planning Council
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� A Fo� A�re Sb.d� An.enan.e� �o � Com�eLen� PLn
' nv7�RnnT1c _'ri()x residential. The primary retail azea is located
on Payne Ave., and industrial uses are
' The Railroad Island Small Area Plan as concentrated along Bush St. on the north end
developed by a neighborhood-based k force of the study area and between Hopkins St.
appointed by the District 5 Planning uncil and East 7th St. on the south end. There is
, at the request of the Planning Commi ion. substantial open space including Swede
The task force was assisted by the D artment �iollow Park, Eileen Weida Playground,
of Planning and Economic Developm t staff Hopkins Park, the bluff and slope areas south
' and the consulting firm of Sanders W cker and west of Rivoli St. and in other scattered
Wehrman Bergly, Inc. The plan con s areas throughout the neighborhood.
specific recommendations for improv ments
' to the houses, businesses, streets, par , and �storically, the majority of the housing in
other public places in Railroad Island There ��d Island has been single-family and
are also recommendations for chang in owner-occupied. Many neighborhood
' zoning and specific steps for improv' g residents worked at the nearby brewery,
community life in the neighborhood. Whirlpool, 3-M and other east-side and
Development of this small area plan ' the downtown businesses. In recent years,
' first step in a process to implement a ariety closings and employment cut-backs have
of programs and improvements in oad �en jobs and, with them, economic and
� Island that will result in greater stab' 'ty, an �ial stability from the neighborhood.
improved quality of life for its resid ts, and p�er-occupied housing slowly converted to
a better condition for neighborhood rental units which generally has resulted in a
' businesses. lower level of maintenance of the
neighborhood's housing. The aging buildings
� RA('K(`.RnTTNn have begun to deteriorate and, currently, most
' of the housing is in ne�d of some
The Railmad Island Neighborhood i located rehabilitation. A major goal of this plan is to
in the southwest tip of the District 5 Payne �mmend effective strategies for
� Phalen area of Saint Paul. The stud area is rehabilitation of existing houses in the
approximately 180 acres in size and s neighborhood.
bounded by railroad tracks on the n rth and
' west, Swede Hollow Park on the t and
East 7th Street on the south. The tral and The transition from predominantly
northwesterly portion of the neighb rhood is owner-occupied housing to the current
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situation where appro�umately 70 percent of IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS �
units are rental, many operated without
adequate property management or tenant The physical improvements and other ,
involvement, :�as resulted in a less stable strategies related to housing, social, urban
neighborhood. Concerns about crime and design, and zoning issues would be
related social issues were expressed implemented over several years depending �
frequendy throughout the planning process. upon the availability of funding and other
The proposed housing revitalization resources required to implement the plan's
strategies and other physical improvements recommendations. Some programs will be '
proposed for the neighborhood in the plan implemented throughout Railroad Island
may help attract residents committed to the and other strategies may concentrate in
neighborhood, and gradually reduce crime specific targeted areas as mutually agreed to
and other social problems. The plan also by neighborhood residents and ,
includes information on existing social- implementing partners. This plan differs
action programs and recommendations for from small area plans for other Saint Paul
new programs and strategies that will help neighborhoods in that Railroad Island is ,
make Railroad Island a stronger and more eligible for tax increment finance (TIF)
stable community. monies as part of the City's scattered site
housing redevelopment district. In addition �
Railroad Island has physical characteristics to financial resources that may be available
that add to its excellent potential to become, from the TTF program, the plan identifies
once again, a healthy and stable other potential funding resources to '
neighborhood. It has architecture that is implement plan recommendations, including
rich in character, extensive parks and open existing City grant and loan programs, the
spaces, well-defined boundaries, and is close City's biennial capital improvement '
to downtown and major traffic routes. A budgeting process, State and Federal funds,
major goal of the plan is to recommend and private investment.
urban design concepts and infrastructure ,
improvements that will build on these The plan identifies many needs and
attributes and help to revitalize the opportunities for Railroad Island. The
residential, commercial, and public spaces in extent to which those needs and �
the neighborhood. Urban design concepts opportunities can be addressed will depend
include recommendations for improvements on the availability of funding sources, and
to commercial areas but commercial the willingness of neighborhood �
revitalization is not a major focus of the organizations, development groups, the City,
plan. and Railroad Island residents to work
together to bring about the improvements
Existing land uses in Railroad Island and that will make Railroad Island the kind of '
future redevelopment are largely neighborhood this plan envisions.
determined by the zoning of neighborhood
properties. The plan includes Following plan adoption, the '
recommendations for rezoning that are implementation process will begin. Key
intended to encourage land uses that players in the process should include a
support the plan's vision for the neighborhood improvement facilitator and '
neighborhood. community organizer; the neighborhood
improvement (plan implementation) task
force; Menick Community Center; the t
District Five Planning
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� Council; the East Side Neighborhood activity, violence and nuisance
Development Company (ESNDC) and ther properties.
' non-profit housing development agenci ; the
City's Planning and Economic Develo ent, 4. Neighborhood Busine.sses:
Parks and Recreation, and Public Wor Encourage continued involvement of
� Departments; the Saint Paul Area Boar of the Payne Ave. Business Association
Realtors and area foundations. As in the neighborhood's commercial
implementation activities are organized other development.
� groups and organizations may also pla key
roles in implementing portions of the p an. 5. Neighborhood Task Force: Continue
� the Railroad Island community task
force to provide leadership for the
neighborhood revitalization.
� Sn('TAT, TSSi�� 6. Social Programs: Seek out available
resources for funding social programs
� The social fabric of a neighborhood is ne of and community services.
the key factors considered by people '
deciding whether they want to live in 7. Jobs: Provide neighborhood access to
, particular neighborhood. Concerns ab ut job training, job referral and job
safety, education, community services placement.
� recreation and community pride influe ce
perceptions of a neighborhood's soci health. 8• Town Hall: Establish a meeting place
The major recommendations related social for both organized and casual
' issues in Railroad Island are: neighborhood social and political
activity.
' 1. Block Clubs: Organize block lubs 9. Neighborhood Improvement
throughout Railroad Island. Facilitator and Community
Organizer: Find funding to hire a
' 2. Community Services: Enlist neighborhood improvement facilitator
participation from elcisting co munity and community organizer for Railroad
organizations, such as Merric Island to assist the neighborhood in
, Community Center and St. A bmse implementing the plan's recommended
Church, to assist in providing improvement activities.
additional services and activiti s in the
' neighborhood and to strength the 10. Youth: Reestablish programs in the
sense of community. community for youth recreation and
' other activities.
3. FORCE Program: Impleme t the
Police Department's FORCE rogram
where needed and improve AnTT�nvr: j�����
' communication between the P lice and
t h e B l o c k C l u b s t o a d d r e s s c' i n a l �� Island has 247 owner-occu pied,
� single family homes and 756 rental units in a
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total of 396 structures. The majority of �
buildings are in average or below average 1. Private Investment: Implement a
condition, however, most of the larger re���tion strategy that uses '
multi-family buildings are relatively new and government incentives to leverage
in better condition. The neighborhood has �ditional private investment.
affordable, rental housing that is maintaining �
its value as well as similar housing in the rest 2. glock Clubs: Organize Block Clubs
of the City and is attractive to people seeking
, in target areas to assist in providing �
such housing. The City s adopted housing information on housing revitalization
plan, Saint Paul Housing Policy for the
1990's, emphasizes the importance of keeping P1Og�s'
affordable, well-maintained rental housing in 3. Marketing Plan: Develop and �
the City. However, m Railroad Island, too implement a marketing plan that
many of the homes designed for focuses on the strengths of the '
owner-occupants have been converted to neighborhood.
rental units. Appmximately 70 percent of
housing units in the neighborhood are rental. 4. �ocial Assistance: Offer �
The improvement of area housing, ��cial assistance, such as loans and
particularly its rental housing, is among the
community's highest priorities. The goal is to g��� � stimulate private investment �
provide a mixture of ownership and rental �d build confidence in the
housing, meeting the needs of a wide neighborhood.
spectrum of households. An ambitious 5. Home Ownership• Emphasize home �
program is required to attract families who ownership in Railroad Island.
aze interested in buying homes and staying for
the long term to provide stability for the 6. Traditional Character: Maintain the ,
neighborhood. traditional character of existing homes
The plan includes a number of housing � az► affordable manner and design '
revitalization strategies that recommend a new construction to be compatible
variety of improvements to the existing v�+ith existing architecture.
housing stock, replacement of certain �. ����� and Urban ' �
deteriorated str�ctures and infill of new �'g
homes on vacant lots. The intent will be to Coordinate infrastructure and urban �
provide some immediate rehab programs design improvements with housing
throughout Railroad Island with additional improvements in implementation to
activities in areas targeted by the g�► maximum impact. �
neighborhood. It is essential that the g, Substandard Homes: Remove
neighborhood is brought together and not existing substandard homes.
divided by confining activities to specific '
areas. A variety of activities occurring across 9. Rehabilitate Homes: Rehabilitate
Railroad Island will increase resident existing homes wherever feasible. '
enthusiasm and participation in neighborhood
improvemen�s. The major housing
recommendations are: �
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1 10. Rental Properties: Improve infrastructure framework for the community.
management and maintenance o rental The range of physical improvements that
, properties. could be developed as p�rt of the Garden /
Green concept would include:
11. Parking: Provide off-street par ' g '
' where needed. 1. Swede Hollow: The plan
12. Rezoning: Down-zone certain �mmends improved access, activity
r residential areas to maintain the �� lighting, landscaping. The
existing character and promote improvements would complement the
owner-occupied, single family h mes. Proposed Burlington Northern
� Regional Trail scheduled for
13. Vacant Houses: Acquire vacan �nstruction in Swede �Iollow in
houses for rehabilitation or dem lition 1994.
� and acquire open lots that are ntial .
sites for infill development. 2• RivoL West Slope: This wooded
� slope located adjacent to the railroad
14. Termite Eradication Plan: D elop �cks on the west edge of the
plan/program to address termite issues neighborhood should be developed for
� in the neighborhood. This mus be °Pen space and recreational activities
addressed prior to proceeding w th any �r the street sweeping dump site is
housing initiative. closed in 1995.
� 3. Railroad Yards: The railroad
TTRRAN nF�T(',N C'nN('FP't'4 A11Ti) companies should be encouraged to
� develop landscaped buffer areas; to
landscape right-of-way embankments
Urban design is about creating an urb and to remove debris from railroad
' environment that is functional and a tive properties.
and that uplifts the spirits of those who live,
' work or visit there. It is about our ph ical 4. North-SoutL Pedestrian Link at
surroundings including land use, circul tion Tedesco: The plan recommends
systems, buildings and open space and ow construction of a pedestrian passage in
� these components are integrated to hel create line with Burr St. and between Labor
a viable and healthy community. Eff 've Plaza and adjacent single family
urban design is achieved within a soc' , homes. This would re-establish a link
' economic, political context and is the ult of between Tedesco St. and North St.
coordinated public and private decisio . and between the north and south areas
of Railroad Island.
' A basic urban design concept referred as
the "Garden / Green" concept is propo for 5. Parks: The plan recommends that
the neighborhood. It suggests that a n twork "pocket parks" be developed on
� of connected open spaces and garde��s used selected vacant properties, that
to visually tie the community together. The Hopkins Pazk be developed as a
, concept would provide an urban desig and pocket park and that consideration be
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basketball and young children benefiting residents.
activities at Eileen Weida Pazk. '
13. Overhead Utilities: Electric,
6. Streetscape: A new system of telephone and cable TV lines are often
lighting, landscaping, signage, unsighdy and should be placed ,
retaining walls, fences, etc. should be underground whenever possible.
used to improve neighborhood streets.
14. Traffic Control Devices: 1fie plan �
7. Neighborhood Entries: Landscaping recommends that stop signs and
and special features should be located eventually stoplights be installed at
at the entries to help establish an Tedesco and Burr and that driver-alert �
identity for Railroad Island. signs be installed at streets flanking
Eileen Weida Playground. �
8. Residential / Industrial Buffer
Zones: Buffer zones should be 15. Dump Site: The Public Works
constructed to mitigate land use Department plans to discontinue '
conflicts in the north and south areas dumping of street sweepings at the
where residendal properties abut dump site in 1995. The plan
industrial and commercial uses. recommends that an engineering �
analysis be made to search for
9. St. Paul Tennis Club: The plan contaminants and to identify all other
recommends that the appearance of the physical and technical constraints that 1
building and site be upgraderl with may affect reuse of the property. The
new landscaping and exterior building site should be stabilized and eventually
improvements. developed for recreation use. '
10. Gardens: Existing and new open 16. Community Focal Point: The plan �
spaces should be considered for a recommends that the Memck
variety of unique gazdens that would Community Center, the Yarusso /
be designed to reflect the special Morelli commercial cluster and �
character of Railroad Island. Bedford St. houses be defined and
developed as the community core.
11. Community Clean-up: An organized Providing a place for community '
clean-up program should be started for meetings and developing a community
both public and private properties to gazden between Merrick Center and
give impetus to the "Garden / Green" Beaumont St. would help to strengthen �
concept and to improve the appearance this concept.
and image of the neighborhood.
17. Drewry Lane Area: This strategic ,
12. Parking: To alleviate the parlQng area should be considered for mixed
problems in residential azeas, the plan use development of low to medium �
proposes that clusters of garagP.s be density.
constructed at key locations and that
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� 18. Rivoli Bluff: Single family ho es Design Guidelines, attached and made a part
with a style appmpriate to the of the Railroad Island Small Area Plan, be
� community character should be considered in the rehabilitation of existing
developed along Rivoli St. residential buildings and sites and for new
housing development projects. The guidelines
� 19. Tedesco / DeSoto Area: Singl are intended to help reinforce Railroad
family homes should be develo in Island's special character and urban location.
this area. Additional guidelines may be developed for
� Urban design concepts and infrastructu �ific projects as they are proposed for
improvements are scheduled for �h���tion of existing, non-residential
� implementation, along with housing buildings and sites and for new public and
improvements.
private development projects.
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The following aze the major recomme dons A review of environmental conditions in the
' related to land use and zoning: (1) neighborhood was conducted to determine if
there are any sites that are environmentally
Down-zone most RM-2 (multi-family) eas �nsitive, have been contaminated or support
I to RT-1 (single family, duplex) to en urage �mmercial activity that handles hazardous
development of single-family and two amily
structures. lfiis would also discourag materials. The street sweeping dump site,
conversion of existing single-family s ctures operated by the Saint Paul Public Works
' to multi-family units and would encou ge the Department and located at the western
restoration of divided structures back single ��us of Minnehaha Ave., is the only
� family use; (2) Areas zoned I-1 along ayne environmental issue idendfied. The City
near East 7th St. should be changed t B-3 to Plans to cease dumping at the site in 1995.
encourage retail / commercial use the ;(3) �.Tr TARnRAnnn-WinF. FINAN('TST.
� Several areas in the neighborhood sho ld be �,�,R A,rFrTT�:�
rezoned so zoning reflects current lan uses
that are considered appropriate for th � Department of Planning and Economic
� properties. Development has tentatively identified
funding sources through Tax Increment
� �� Financing and other existing programs that
may be used to finance improvements and
The plan recommends that the appro ed strategies recommended in the plan.
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INTRODUCTION 1
BACKGROUND 1
PURPOSE 1 �
HISTORY 2
SOCIAL ISSLTES 3
HOUSING ISSUES 4 �
URBAN DESIGN AND IrfTRASTRUCrURE 11
Overall Image 11
Specific Urban Design Issues 12 �
IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS 15
IMPLEMENTATION PHASES 17
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE 1 17 �
Organizational Planning 17
Social community 18 �
Housing Revitaliza6on 19
Urban Design 22
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE 2 34 �
Organizational Planning 38
Social Community 3$
Housing Revitalization 38 '
Urban Design 38
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE 3 43
Organizational Planning 43 �
social Communiry 43
Housing Revitalization 43
Urban Design 43 �
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE 4 43
Organiz.ational Planning 43
Social Community 47 �
Housing Revitalization 47
Urban Design 47
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE 5 48 '
Organizational Planning 48
Social Community 48
Housing Revitalization 4$ �
Urban Design 48
DESIGN GUIDELINE AND REVIEW POLICY 55
LAND USE AND ZO1vING 56 '
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW 60
NEIGHBORHOOD-WIDE FINANCIA.L STRATEGiES 61 �
Redevelopment Plan Expansion 63
���a� s�m�y 63
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� Fig. 1: Swede Hollow - Circa 910 2
Fig. 2: Brunson House - Cir 1896 3
� Fig. 3: Homes on Mt. Ida Str et 4
Fig. 4: Building Conditions S ey Map 8
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Fig.11: Deleted
, Fig. 11A: Housing Survey Su ry 9
Fig. 12: 416 Mt. Ida Street 12
' Fig. 13: Downtown from Rivol Bluff 12
Fig. 14: Street Sweeping Dum Site 13
Fig. 15: Neighborhood Entry DeSoto and Tedesco 14
� Fig. 16: New Single Family H sing Design Concepts 20
Fig. 17: Garden/Green Conce t Plan 21
Fig. 18: Bridge Railing Design Concept 26
, Fig. 19: Standard Neighborho Street Light Designs 27
Fig. 20: Retaining Wall Desig Concept 29
Fig. 21: Wood and Iron Fence Design Concepts 29
� Fig. 22: Phase 1 Implementati n Plan 31
Fig. 23: Phase 1 Housing Imp vement Projection Map 32
Fig. 23A: Phase 1 Budget 33
� Fig. 24: Phase 2 Implementati n Plan 35
Fig. 25: Phase 2 Housing Imp vement Projection Map 36
Fig. 25A: Phase 2 Budget 37
� Fig. 26: Phase 3 Implementati n Plan 40
Fig. 27: Phase 3 Housing Imp vement Projection Map 41
Fig. 27A: Phase 3 Budget 42
, Fig. 28: Phase 4 Implementati n Plan 44
Fig. 29: Phase 4 Housing Imp ovement Projection Map 45
Fig. 29A: Phase 4 Budget 46
� Fig. 30: Phase 5 Implementati n Plan 51
Fig. 31: Phase 5 Housing Imp ovement Projection Map 52
Fig. 31A: Phase 5 Budget 53
� Fig. 31B: C�rrent Implementati n Plans and Funding Sources
for Urban Desi and Infrastructure Improvements 54
� Fig. 32: Existing Zoning 58
Fig. 33: Proposed Zoning Ch ges 59
Fig. 34: Railroad Island Rede elopment Area Fxpanded Tax
� Increment Area ax Increment Finance
District Budget 65
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APPENDIX A The People in Railroad Island (Demographics) 69 �
APPENDIX B Zoning Districts that are existing in Railroad
Island or are proposed in the plan 71
APPENDIX C Site Improvement Cost Estimates 73 �
APPENDIX D Fxisting Utilities 78
APPENDIX E Existing Street Conditions 79
APPENDIX F Existing Traffic Conditions 80 �
APPENDIX G District 5 Planning Council recommended
Residential Design Guidelines 81
APPENDIX H Deleted �
APPENDIX I Railroad Island Residential Revitalization
Strategy 87
CREDITS 105 �
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employment base at the nearby brewery,
� In 1992 the Saint Paul Department of Pl ' g Whirlpool, 3-M and other east-side and
and Economic Development (PED), act' downtown businesses. In recent years,
under the authoriry of the Housing and closings and employment cut-backs have
' Redevelopment Authoriry (HRA), initia a taken jobs and, with them, economic and
process to develop a residential revitaliza ion social stability from the neighborhood.
strategy and implementation plan for the Owner-occupied housing slowly converted to
, Railroad Island Neighborhood. The pl ' g affordable rental units which, in turn, has
effort involved PED staff, a task force resulted in a lower level of maintenance on
consisting of neighborhood residents and housing stock. The aging buildings quickly
� business people, the neighborhood at lar and began to deteriorate and, cunently, much of
a consultant team commissioned by PED The the housing is in need of major rehabilitation.
docwnent produced is this small area pl A major goal of this small area plan is to
� which is an amendment to the Land Use lan recommend effective strategies for
of the Ciry's Comprehensive Plan. rehabilitation of existing houses in the
neighborhood.
� The Railroad Island Neighborhood is 1 ted
in the southwest tip of the District 5, Pa ne 1fie transition of neighborhood housing to an
Phalen area of Saint Paul. The study ar is increase in rental housing lacking property
� approximately 180 acres in size and is management training and resident tenant
bounded by railroad tracks on the north d involvement has created a variety of problems
west, Swede Hollow Park on the east d in the neighborhood. Concerns about crime
� East 7th St. on the south. The central d and related social issues were expressed
northwesterly portion of the neighborho is frequendy throughout the planning process.
residential. The primary retail area is 1 ted The plan includes information on e�cisting
� on Payne Ave., and industrial uses are programs designed to enhance resident safety
concentrated along Bush St. on the nort end and recommendations for new programs and
of the study area and between Hopki.ns t. strategies that may help to make Railroad
, and East 7th St. on the south end. The is Island a safer place to live.
substandal open space including Swede
Hollow Park, Eileen Weida Playground Railroad Island has physical characteristics
� Hopkins Park, the bluff and slope area south that add to its excellent potential to become,
and west of Rivoli St. and in other sca red once again, a healthy and stable
areas throughout the neighborhood. neighborhood. It has architecture that is rich
� in character, extensive parks and open spaces,
PURPOSE well defined boundaries and is close to
� downtown. A major goal of the plan is to
Railroad Island has, historically, been recommend urban design concepts and
working class neighborhood with a stro g infrastructure improvements that will help to
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revitalize the residential, commercial and The plan contains specific public policy �
recreation areas in the neighborhood. recommcndations for thc developmcnt /
Urban design concepts include redevelopment of Railroad Island It addresses �
recommendations for improvements to issues relating to land use and zoning (40-acre
commercial areas but commercial zoning study); residential and commercial
revitalization is not a major focus of the plan. rehabilitation and development; social �
concerns; urban design; streets and traffic;
The existing land uses in Railroad Island and
future development and redevelopment are ��", _ � �� - � �
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largely determined by the zoning of � � - -- . . � : ;. -
neighborhood properties. The plan includes � -� -
recommendations for rezoning that support �� ° �` � ` � �: ���� : - �
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It is pmposed that the concepts and strategies �
m the plan related to housmg, social, urban
design and zoning issues be implemented over -'�
a series of phases. The Railroad Island �
Small Area Plan differs from small area plans
for other Saint Paul neighborhoods in that
there is currently a budget of T'IF monies _ t
available to begin implementation of proposed
im mvements. The im lementation rocess w�- '�, t
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The piocess used in the development of a Swede Hollow - Ci�a 1910
small area plan provides an opportunity for utilities and parks and open space. The plan
eommunity members to work with City staff in ��r contains a financial analysis of r
submitting recommendations to City governing �comtnended development concepts and
bodies on a broad range of concerns regazding ��vements and an implementation plan
social and development issucs and consisting of phasing recomtnendations and I�
neighborhood function and appearance. The identification of groups that will likely be
planning process for the Railroad Island Plan ���ible for implemcntation Development
included task force meetings scheduled to of tlus Small Area Plan is the first step in a '
occur roughly twice each month frorn January, p�ss intendcd to implement programs and
1993 through November, 1993; tht+ee �p�vements in the neighborhood that will
neighborhood-wide meetings and mcctings, as nsult in greater stability, an improved qualiry �
needed, of the PED staff and the consultant of life for its residents and a better condition
team Thc plan rccommendations were for neighborhood businesses.
initiated or reviewed by the neighborhood task '
force, reviewed by the District S Council , �S�
approved by the Planning Commission and
adopted by the City Council. 'I'� ��� Island Neighborhood has a rich �
history that dates back to the mid-1800's. It
was the site of the earliest development in the ,
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, `� Petit, Frcd, Mt. Ida and Bradley Streets. The
� � "�� � ��'� � = ` � Benjamin Brunson housc at 485 Kenny Road
_. _� was built in 1856 and is on the National
� _ Historic Register. In addition, thcre are a few
} Victorian-stylc, comtncrcial buildings along
� Payne Avc. south of Minnehaha Ave. and the
� Victorian fire station at 676 E. Bedford St. was
built in 1890.
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- the many buildings that still remain from
, cazlier periods. Much of thc ncighborhood's
image is tied to the appearance and character
' I of the structures built by thc immigrants that
� ... _ .... °„a,»� ', ,. first settled in the City.
Fig. 2:
Brunson Housc - Ci�a 1896 SOCIAL ISSUES
� Paync / Phalen area of St. Paul and toda Sense of Community
contains some of the oldest homcs in t City.
In its rclativcly long history, Railroad Is d �nse of community is a precious commodity
� has been home to a variety of ethnic p�. within a lazge city. It includes a sense of
Beginning in the 1840's and 50's, 5we belonging, a pride in bcing a part of a
Hollow was settled by Swedish immi ts community and usually is built on shared
� who built log cabins, shantics and small experiences or background It is doing things
commcrcial buildings at the bottom of t e together, working, playing, worshiping,
ravine. Developmcnt quickly spread w st building, and it includes a scnsc of security.
� from the ravine and by 1885 the majori of Key busiaesses, churches, schools and
Railroad Island was covcred with hous' g and community centers all help crcate a sense of
businesses. By 1890, an influx of Irish belonging to the cominunity. To tnaintain this
� laborers had joined the Swedish comm �ty. �nse of community while embracing social
Around the turn of the century, both th changes that havc occurred, the people in
� Swedes and Irish moved north to the P len �ilroad Island must continue to interact to
area and Italian immigrants began settl' g in redefine the community in view of these
Railroad Island and Swede Hollow. M re changes. Leadership is required to pull people
� recent years, havc scen most of the Ital' together so that efforts made to build a strong
leave and the curnent neighborhood res' nts community are shared by all who live there.
represent a wide vanety of ethnic
backgrounds. Community Leadership
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The buildings that were conshuctcd in wede The community needs to focus toward
' Hollow wcrc condemncd by thc City d self-sufficiency. The Railroad Island Task
demolished in 1956 but many of the ot r Force, neighborhood block clubs, Payne
historic structures m Railroad Island still Avenue Business Association, ESNDC,
� intact. There are many nineteenth ce tury District 5 Council and neighborhood residents
houses still standing including several long must be eneouraged to take an active part in
the western rim of Swede Hollow and long the plans and progratns for the communiry.
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A community orgatiizer in Railroad Island is The Railroad Island Neighborhood must work �
nceded to bring residcnts and organizations together with Merrick and thc Parks and
together to act on social, housing and Rccreation Department to define and establish �
community development issues. This person programs to serve t�he present needs within the
must be conunitted to drawing on the neighborhood.
culturally diverse resources in the community. �
Safety Perceptions Sc6001 Identity
Neighborhood safety is a primary concern in The closing of Lincoln school rcmains a major r
Railroad Island Neighborhood block clubs, loss for the neighborhood. Railroad Island is
the police dcpartment's FORCE program, without a school of its own and East �
Crirrie Watch programs and social events to Consolidated School is perceived by some as
help neighbors know one another are some of the "neighbo�'s school". Railroad Island
the tools being used to promote neighborhood should find ways to replace the neighborhood
safery. Each resident is responsible to the school in its rolo as a youth activity centcr. �
community to do his or her part in promoting This might be done by adding new youth
neighborhood safety. prograzns through services and facilities �
provided by organizations such as Merrick
As in many other neighborhoods, there are a Community Center and the Department of
number of propedies in Railroad Island where Parks and Reereation �
there have been problems with drugs, health - - .
and safety concerns, behavioral problems, HOUSING ISSUES
disturbances, trash and other illegal activities. �
Neighborhood groops need support to continue
to work should work together with City `
departments of police, health, community
serviccs, building code enforcement and PED _'� � f �
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The Ioss of recreational programming due to �� ��
reduced Pazk and Recreation budgets and the �_,, _ - � �
closing of Lincoln School have reduced `� -. y
activities available to young people in the �� �
neighborhood. With a significant increase in �
youth population in Railroad Island ovcr the -�
past ten years, there is a growing need for
programcned activities. - '!
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resource for community services for thc entire _ ,
East Side. As needs for services inerease and
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like Merriek to fmd solutions to needs for Homcr on Mt Ida St
additional youth activihes and programming.
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� The majority of the housing in Railroad land 2. Above average condition as a result of
has, historically, been single-family and cxtensive rchab or regulaz
� owner-occupied. The gradual conversi of maintenance;
owner-occupied housing to rental units,
lacking appropriate property manageme 3. Avcragc condition relative to overall
� haining component and resident involve ent, similaz housing stock in the
has resulted in deteriorated housing in e �ighborhood;
cases. The aging buildings quickly beg to 4. Bclow avcragc rcquiring some rchab to
� deteriorate and, currently, most of the stabilize;
housing is in need of some rehabilitatio A
major goal of this small area plan is to 5. Below avcragc requiring extensive
' recommend effective strategies for rchab or rcconfiguration;
rehabilitation of existing houses in the 6. Vcry poor condition
neighborhood.
� Current Housing Conditions Survey results were as follows:
(sx figures 411 a) CONDTTION NUMBER OF
� A housing survey was eonducted to inv ntory BUII..DINGS
the existing nature, quantity, condition d
, distribution of housing in Railroad Islan The 1 22
purpose of this inventory was to provid 2 52
curnent information that could be used 3 141
� assess the housing strengths and needs d 4 145
make recommendations for housing 5 37
itnprovements throughout Raikoad Isl d 6 3
� The instrument used to gather this info tion TOTAL 400
was a standard housing survey form u d by
the City of S� Paul to evaluate housing
� throughout the city. The information ' luded
in the evaluation was based on exterior
condition only and did not take into acc unt
� the status of structural, mechanical or " rior Survey results for number of units werc as
conditions of the properties. The status f follows:
several categories was reeorded on a n rical
� scale and then all categories were ave ed TYPE OF HOME NUMBER
together to reach the estimated conditi of Single Family 247
each property. �plexes 212
� The categories werc roof, eaves, walls, Triplexes 33
windows, doors, porches, and yazds. Fourplexes 88
� Multi-unit 176
Based on the numerical average, each roperty TOTAL 756
was given a condition rating of one to ix. The
, condition rating parameters are as foll s:
Many single family homes have been
converted to duplexes or triplexes in the
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neighborhood. Of the duplexes, triplexcs and and a good neighborhood environment are part �
fourplexes, thcrc are 82 units which could be of this strategy.
removed to down-size properties back to their �
original intended usc as single family ar Some of the key goals of the housing
duplex structures. The remainder were investment strategy are to :
originally desig�d as duplexcs, triplcxcs or �
fourplcxes and it is appropriate for those to 1. Increase the opportunities for home
remain as such Inccntives to encouragc �,��p ��li.oad Island.
owner-occupied duplexes, triplcxcs and �
fourplexes will help to upgrade the rental 2. Remove existing substandard homes
pr�perties in thc neighborhood. which are badly deteriorated
3. Rehabilitatc existing homes to improve I
Seventy-six buildings are identified as the condition of the neighborhood.
azchitectural opportunities which contribute to
the character of the neighborhood and warrant 4. Downsiu multi-family buildings where �
investment to preserve their character. possible.
The ncighborhood was divided into eight areas 5. Maintain thc cxisting charactcr of
for the purpose of review of building homes in an affordable manner. �
conditions so that distribution of housing and 6. Lnprovc managcment and maintcnance
conditions could be evaluated by concentration of rcntal properties. '
and compatison to adjacent arcas.
7. Provide alternative parking where
Overall the south quadrants have seen the most °��d �
new construction and �hab in recent years but
there is also a high concentration of The plan recommends use of the block by
commerciaVindustrial have property. The block redevelopment approach to accomplish �
Wcstern quadrants have a number of these goals. The Block by Block plan, as
architecturally significant stroctures and the presently operated by ESNDC in other parts of
area of Rivoli Ridge, which is prescntly the East Side, relies on Block Clubs as the �
undeveloped The central quadrants have a forum to disseminate information about
high proportion of properties in the middle to redevelopment programs. Block Clubs must
poorer condition categories. The eastem include renters as well as homeowners and be �
quadrants also have a lugh proportion of active in issucs involving multi-family
middlc to poor condition housing. buildings as well as individual homes.
Housing Revitalization Strategies There is a broad range of housing programs, �
available through the Housing Section of PED,
The focus of our housing revitalization that offer low interest loans for rehab projects �
strategy is to implement improvements to the and new home construction
neighborhood that will stimulate reinvestment
in the community through a comprehcnsive Single Family Homes �
mazketing plan. Crcating a scnsc of dcsirability
for the neighborhood and providing an Various levels of improvement can be made
atmosphere that creates confidence in housing depcnding on the existing condition of the '
investment aze essential to establishing a home and resources available to the owner.
strong market eeonomy. Providing good value
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, The following redevelopment goals are such as the Paint-a-thon program and RAP
cstablished for the 247 singlc family ho s in weathcrization progratns.
� Railroad Island:
Duplezes, Tripleaes, F'ourpleaes
Housing Program Imnrovcment Goal
� Railroad Island has 139 buildings that are
Substantial rehabilitation loans averagin duplexes, triplexes or fourplexes totaling 333
$37,500 will targct homes of below dwelling units. Approximately half of the
, � average condition in need of major rcpa' . 21 structures wenc originally designed as multiple
dwelling units. Thcrc arc 82 rcntal units
Home improvement loans averaging within buildings that have been converted to
� $15,000 for homes of average condition multiple dwelling homcs over the years and
in need of moderate repair. 33 have the potential to be down-sized In
analyzing each situation, the economic value
� Exterior repair loans and exterior fix up (both rental income and expenses to eonvert)
grants averaging $7,500 52 will need to be considered to determinc the
advisability of down-sizing. The following
� Lease/Purchase program 2 housing investment goals are established for
these smaller multi-family buildings:
Acquisition / Demolition / Replacement
� of homes considered in poor condition Housing Pro �mprovement Goal
Duplex conversion to home ownership 12
Acquisition and removal of the second
� .house on a single lot 4 Density reduction to reduce the density 9
Vacant lot infill by relocating existing Rental rehab program for substantial
� homes 8 rehab of rental units 12
Vacant lot infill with new conshuction 20 Rcntal facadc improvement program . 30
� Total single family improvement go = Acquisition / Demolition / Replacement
143 homes or 58 % of uninhabitable units 5
� Improvement programs will be targete toward
homes of below average condition and or Total improvement goal in number of dwelling
� toward those with significant architec ral units in apartments, duplexes, 3's and 4's = 68
character of the neighborhood. Resid ts apartments or 20 %
should bc encouraged to participate if
� program is available that meets their ds and Lnprovement programs for single family
their abiliry to pay for home improve nts, homes, as indicated earlier, will be targeted at
Improvement strategies that require sidents buildings that are of below average condition
' to relocate should be avoided if possi e and / or have significant azchitectural
because of high relocation costs. character.
� Other less costly progratns which ctxn sist the Maintenance enforcement pmgratns will
image and livability of older homes i the target problem properties that require
neighborhood are paint-clean up prog improvements to comply with codes or to meet
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standards for environmental health These Garage clusters may be built in areas where �
programs will be implementcd with thc off-street parking is needed Garages could be
cooperation of S� Paul City Hcalth Inspectors place on vacant lots or on lots curnently �
and the Police Department through thc FORCE occupied by houses that are in poor condition
Prog�
The design of new housing and housing �
Thc Block Clubs can assist and advise improvemcnts should comply with the District
absentee owners and tenants on maintenance 5 Council Recomtnended Residential Design
issues to help ensure that rental properties are Guidelincs dated October 10, 1990 (see �
maintained properly and are an asset to the appendix). Thc intent is to respect the
community. traditional chazacter of the ncighborhood with
affordable materials and detailing. '
Small rental properiy owners should also be
encouraged to participate in SPARL, the Sk The severity of the termitc problem needs to
Paul Association of Responsible Landlords, to be evaluated and a program developed �
maintain access to available housing programs.
The programs can cnhance their investment Lcad paint removal and asbestos abatcment are
and allow the ownets to maintain their key issues that add to the cost of rehabilitation �
properties as a positive pazt of the community. but are essential to maintaining value and
providing safety for families in the
comtnunity. '
Multiple Family Apartments
Neig6borhood Marketiag Strategies
� Most of the larger multi-family buildings are �
in good repair, however, some could benefit Railroad Island can continuc to be a viable
from the rental rehab and rental facade neighborhood with affordable housing having
programs outlined above. traditional chazacter that reflects the lustory of �
Sk Paul's working communiry. Implementing
Owners of all rental properties should be physical improvements, along with a
encouraged to participate in the East Side comtnitment to addressing social issues, will '
Apartment Owners Association In addition, provide an envirox►tryent for effective
owners and residents should be encouraged to marketing strategies.
participate in Block Clubs to maintain resident �
communication on housing maintenance and Develop a mazketing plan for the
neighborhood safety issues. neighborhood including strategies proposed in
this plan; emphasizing the sense of �
Other Housing Issues community, the resources within the
community, affordability, value, the proximiry
Vacant lot infill including ncw construction or to downtown and the case of access from �
relocated homes may be donc on 40 ft. or Railroad Island to the freeway system The
lazger lots with a minimum area of 5000 plan could include cducating the community
square feet. Single family is preferred to through a housing fair and tours of the �
rowhouse or cluster homes to rcinforce the neighborhood and rehabbed ho�s. In
traditional urban character of the addition, City residents and the real estate
neighborhood, community sb.ould be inforn�ed of ,
� improvements to the neighborhood as the
implementation of improvements proposed in
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j the small area plan progresses. Effective work or visit there. It is about our physical
communication could be accomplished b swroundings including land use, circulation
� systems, buildings and open space and how
• Having the "F.ast Side Review" these components are integrated to hclp create
expanded their delivery area to incl de a viable and healthy community. Effective
� Railroad Island urban design is achieved within a social,
• Placing flyers with information on ome cconomic, political context and is the result of
owncrship and rental opportunitics coordinatcd public and privatc decisions.
� community ncwsletters and retail
businesses such as food markets an Railroad Island has a number of uniquc
laundromats, physical attributes that offer many
' • Placing flyets in govemment offic and opportunities for improvcmcnts in its urban
other places of employment. desiga Because of its location, inherent
• Using rneetings and correspondenc to physical features, lustoric heritage and well
1 communicate directly with realtors that �fined boundaries, the community has the
market homes in the area. potential to become a place with special
identity. Over the years, this urban design
I Financial Implementation Strategies potential has not been fulfilled and a steady
deterioration has occurned While social and
Saint Paul PED has assembled a list of economic factors have contributed to the
, programs with funds available for hous' g �cline and must bc addressed, it is also hue
redevelopment in Railroad Island The jor that a renewal of physical elements is essential
programs include CDBG / Home �Funds, in creating a pleasing neighborhood
, Middle Income Housing Fund, Phase Bond environment that encourages community pride
Program, Minnesota Housing and Finan e �d uplifts thc spirit. That is thc challenge to
Agency mortgage and First Time Home uyer urban desiga
� Programs, Tax Increment Financing, H ses to
Homes, rental rehab programs and tax e/ tax Thc condition of infrastructure items in
exempt bond programs. These are outli ed in �ilroad Island is important to the function,
, more detail in the appendix appearance and character of the neighborhood.
Infrastructure issues are closely tied to urban
Additional possible sources for home f ancing design and include traffic and pedestrian
� include neighborhood investrr�ent prog safety, unwanted waste dumping, unsightly
through private banks and private deve opers. views, poor lighting, unimproved streets, etc.
Rcsolving these issues will help to improve the
, Existing and prospective residents mus be q�lity of life in thc neighborhood.
informcd of available finaacing pro and
how they work. Participation in the p grams OVERALL IMAGE
� is essential to the overall success of ho sing
improvement strategies. Railroad Island has many ariributes that make
it an interesting and attractivc neighborhood.
� URBAN DESIGN AND It is close to downtown , yet remains a well
INFRASTRUCTURE defined community with specific boundaries
fortned by Swede Hollow, the rail lines, the
r Urban �sign is about creating an urb westcrn bluff and East Seventh S�. Because
environmcnt that is functional and att ctive of this, it can become a"town within a town"
and that uplifts the spirits of those wh live, �d develop its own identity while being an
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� '�� ;� sigttificant land use conflicts involving
- �;.•'� ' � �= � �' residcntial and commercial / mdustnal uses.
..: ,,_ ` ��' Wlule a number of houses are well
•�+ J, �.F '-, •. � f � . , maintained, many at+e in poor or mazginal `
�' �''�' ' condition Railroad Island lacks a strong,
Y r �
�:, visual, community focus that in other
neighborhoods is oftcn provided by a strongly ,
defined commercial strip or town square.
. � Finally, thcrc is no elcmcnt such as a
� ,� �•: �� streetscapc system that ties all the diverse pazts ,
' of thc ncighborhood togethcr and provides
- - visual order. This contributes to a sense of
` disjointcdness and a lack of conncction t
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betwccn various arcas within thc community.
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� distinctive areas that, individually, contribute
Fi& 12: 416 Mt Ida St to the visual and physical experiences of
neighborhood residents and visitors and '
integral part of a larger urban whole. In collectively makc-up thc physical character
addition, there is an interesting change of �d image of Railroad Island The following
t h extendin from the lower is a description of spccific iss�s rclating to the �
° p ° �p y g neighborhood cnvironmcnt:
elevations of Swede Hollow to the heights of
the bluff arca to the wcsk This varying
topography adds interest to the layout of the �" ' ,� �
neighborhood and allows for a variety of vicws '' � � '.,•,
including dramatic vistas toward downtown , ' �• �
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from the bluff site. Thcre are also many ••�� ,' .
vacant properties in the community that ' •�� �' ,; •,� .
provide a variety of opportunities for � � +`, '�%
development and attractive open space and : ',, �
recreation. Lastly, Railroad Island has an .
historic heritage that is evident in some of the
housing stock as well as in certain commercial t
/ industrial structures such as the Stroh
brcwing complex; a significant visual �
landmark in the community.
There arc also definite adverse conditions �
eacisting in Railroad Island The neighborhood
often presents an unkempt, disordcrly visual
image. Neighborhood boundaries are _ �
unattractive and there is not a strong sense of Fig. 13
amval at most entry points. There are Downtown from Rivoli Bluff
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� Swede Hollow: This dramatic open spac �
offers magnificent opportunities both as
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major arban park and as a visual element hat
, strongly defines tl� Island's eastem edge. It
has poor access, and because it is a rav' and
� thick with foliage, surveillance of the par is
limited
The City of Saint Paul currently has a
� proposed project that will have signific t
impact on Swede Hollow Park and the
� neighborhood. The Parks and Recreatio
Department has Federal funds to constru t the
Burlington Northem Regional Trail thro gh
, Swede Hollow in 1994. The scope of th work
will include construction of a bicycle tr
along the abandoned BN Railroad bed o the
� west side of the Hollow and constructio of a
trailhead on the south side of East 7th St in
the area of Payne Ave, and East 7th.
� Development of the proposed Regional rail Fig. 14
will be a step toward making Swede Ho ow a Sbeet S�►�eepi�g Du�np Site
more usable space. But additional and wooded open space. There are dramatic
improvements, such as park overlooks d views from the bluff area to the west and
, better access for pedestrians from the w t, toward downtown. However, the street
will make the park even more of an asse to the sweeping dump site is a major obstacle to
� Railroad Isiand Neighborhood. achieving urban design goals in this area and
dumping activiry must be discontinued before
Railroad Yards: The rail yards to the orth any new development can occur. The Public
1 and west, along with Swede Hollow, a Works Department plans to stop dumping on
major element defining the edge of the land the site in 1995.
Unfortunately, some of the yard areas a
� visual eyesore and embanlanents along Neighborhood Entries: Entries create a
edges are in a ragged condition and are rly visitor's first impression of a community.
maintained In addition, the rail yards d With the exception of the dramatic entry along
� nearby bridges and wooded areas provi e a Minnehaba at the Stroh complex, the other
haven for transients. Improving the entries to Railroad Island are relatively weak
appearance of the rail yards and introd ing and poorly defined These include the four
, other activities to adjacent properties w 1 help bridge entries on Tedesco, Burr, Edgerton, and
to make these areas more compatible w th the Payne and the entry at East Seventh 5t..
neighborhood, Esthetic improvements to entries, in
� conjunction with well-developed boundaries
Blatf Area / Dnmp Site: This high ri e (Swede Hollow, rail yards and Bluff / dump
located at the west end of Minnehaha e. site), will do much to give physical definition
, provides a strong visual "anchor" at th and an attractive identity to Raikoad Island
Island's western edge. It offers great tential
for a combination of new housing deve opment
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'�'- '° a rich, historic heritage and thcre arc cxcellent
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I c��� D manY of the aeighborhood's houses and
�7 comir�ercial buildings. There are several �
f t cxamplcs wherc ncw dcvclopmcnts and
' bt�ilding renovations have not been designed to
:,• ,.,,. -,. ,,� be compatible with the neighborhood.
_ � R� o r T h E The physical improvements proposed for �
F I � H T, a, c�: Rai l r o a d Is land respond to the urban design
issues identified above. The improvements are �
: planned to occur during the implementation as
�� proposed in this section of the plan. Some of
' the improvcments are fairly routine public ,
projects that are relatively low in cost, are
casy to implement and the complcted products
require little or no maintenancc (c.g, cican-up ,
Fi� 15: programs, street trees, street paving, street
Neighborhood Entry Q DcSoto and Tcdcsco lighting, ctc.). It is rcasonablc to cxpect that
Land Use Conflicts: Major conflicts occur in these improvements will happen within a ,
the northern and southem arcas of the relativcly short term. Other improvements are
ncighborhood wherc residential properties abut expensive, are not as commonplace, are more
and intermingle with commercial and complicated to implcment and the products �
industrial uses. The combination of industry �Y �9uire frequcnt maintenancc (e.g. new
(without buffering) and trucking with housing- building developments, building rchabilitation,
crcates conflict betwecn often incompatible P�kct pazks). It is less certain that these �
���, improvements will occur and, if they do, they
may happen over a longer tcrm
Street Environment: A carefully designed �
streetscape system can provide the visual As some of thc short and long term
network that helps to create an identity and to �Provements are implemented, their impact
unify a community. This is generally lacking �'ill havc a positive affect on the marketability �
in Railroad Island There is no consistent of Railroad Island and will increase the interest
pattern of street paving, sidewalks, curbs, �at neighborhood residents and others have in
boulevazds, h+ees, street lighting, rctaining ��her improvements. Eventually, some of ,
walls, fences, etc. the concepts that secm unachievable now will
become feasible and, under ideal conditions,
Community Foeus: A community should �e plan would be fully implcmented at some �
have a location that provides a sense of focus; Po�t. It is reasonable to expect that the
a place where community-wide functions are Physical improvements proposed in the plan
clustered and are given visual importance. The Will be implemented to the point that they will �
Merrick Community Center in combination belp to strengthen the residential, commercial
with the Yazusso / Morelli commercial area �d social fabric of Raikoad Island and allow
provide an opportutury for establishing a t� Island to remain a healthy and viable '
strong community focus. neighborhood.
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� and programs in the neighborhood and
Implementation of the improvements p sed to crcate a forum for discussion and
for Railroad Island should occur ovcr a ries
of phasea Therc is flcxibility in the ' re�lution of social problems.
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of the completion of work items; some thc The Task Force should also be
itcros may bc completcd in an carlier or ter involvcd in an cffort to break down
� phase than indicated It is expected that he bamers and unify the ncighborhood
process will extcnd over a S to 10 yeaz riod pop�tion by organizing of social
with adjustments made to thc plan alon the events and cclebrations. The role of
� way to accommodate changes in the the group should also be to ttpresent
neighborhood, the City and changes in e t� ��rests of the neighborhood
availability of funding and thc conditio of the �gazding proposed improvements and
� economy. developments.
The plan suggests that thc implcmentat on The Task forcc would work in close
, process could be guided by cntitics suc as: ��iation with the neighborhood
facilitator to address issues during the
• Neighborhood Improvement implementation process. The task
- Facilitator: This person(s) coul be a - forcc should havc the authority to
� hired consultant or an employee PED recommend approval of rojects and
or a non-profit development org ' tion P
funding, at somc level, to avoid
� such as ESNDC and would act as a complete reliance on the District 5
represcntativc of thc ncighborh His Council for such recomtnendations.
/ her role would be to perform as The group should schedule public
� necessary to devclop design conc pts or meetings as necessary to gain input
guidelines for targeted develop nts or from neighborhood residents and to
improvements and to coordinate inform residents of the progress of
� implemcntation cfforts with othe groups active projects.
involved in the process.
• Neighborhood Community Organizer:
� • Neighborhood Improvement T sk A community organizer would provide
Force: Thc task force should be e leadership for addressing social issues in
up of neighborhood residents, in luding the neighborhood Thc organizer would
' both renters and homeowners, work with Block Clubs, community
recognized by the District 5 Co cil. It organizations, thc neighborhood
� could be part of the Block Club improvement task force, District 5
organization cffort or it could be a Council and City staff to address social
continuation of the task force was issues affecting the community and its
, organized for prcparation of the mall rcvitalization pmgrams.
Area Plan. The focus should to
develop an awareness of social i sues
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• District 5 Council: Thc Council should Housing Rchab. Scction is cxtremely �
continue in its review and approval role important to the housing rcvitalization
on major projects in Railroad Island program in Railroad Island The office �
The relationship of thc Ncighborhood is responsible for implcmenting housing
Improvemcnt Task Forcc to thc District rchab. and related financial programs.
5 Council should be defitted carefully to Input from PED would bc coordinated �
ensure an efficient implementation by the neighborhood facilitator and the
process. task force.
• Merrick Community Center: The • Parks and Recreation Department: ,
Centcr would continue in its present Tlus City Departmcnt would assist in
capacity with a focus on social issues securing funds and would provide �
affecting the neighborhood. Memck dctailed planning and design services for
may also participate in cxpanding improvements to established parks in the
activities for youth in the neighborhood. neighborhood. �
• Public Works Department: This City
• East Side Neighbor600d Development Department would help to secure �
Company (ESNDC�: This cxisting funding and providc �sign scrviccs as
organization would focus on housing rcquired to complctc improvemcnts to
rehabilitation and new housing streets and strect lighting. ,
development in the ncighborhood. The
neighborhood facilitator and task force • Saint Paul Area Board of Realtors:
would work closely with ESNDC in This group should be kept informed of ,
targeting properties for development and housing revitalization efforts in Railroad
improvements. Other non-profit housing The participants on this Board could be
development agencies could also bc helpful in marketing ncighborhood �
involved in housing program activitics, housing opportunities to prospective
buyers.
• Department of Planning and �
Economic Development (PED): This • Area Foundations: Foundations such
City department would provi� expertise as McKnight, Bush and 3M that have �
in housing progratns and urban planning lustorically bcen involvcd in community
and design as requu�ed to assist in redevelopment efforts should be
securing funds and planning approachcd for potential fmancial �
improvemcnts during the support for community organizing
implementation process. Thc Housing efforts that will be difficult to pay for
Division, Planning Division and Dcsign with TIF or other City program funds. �
Section within the department would
participate in the neighborhood
improvement efforts. In addition, the �
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IMPLEM NTATION PHASE
, RECO MENDATIONS:
� IMPLEMENTATION PHASE 1 improvcmcnts arc implemcnted together
(see figures 22 & 23) throughout the proccss.
, The process for implemcnting ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING
recommendations included in the plan ill
include different strategies for vazious as of 1. Eauand the oarticivation in block
� Railroad Island. The work areas consist f clubs in Railroad Island. Establish and
target areas and scattered sites around t utilize block clubs in target area for focus on
neighborhood. The target area, as sho n on housinQ revitalization.
� fig. 23, centers around Bedford and Bea mont
and is bounded by Burr on the west, Involving thc residents of the community in
Minnehaha on the north, Edgerton on t east the issues of community rebuilding is cssential
� and Payne and Tedesco on the south, to the success of the revitalization strategies
for Railroad Island Residents can provide
This first tatget area was selected beca se it is support for each othcr through block clubs on
� highly visible and is located in thc he of the the many ncighborhood issues that affect their
neighborhood. It includes opportunitie for lives.
housing rehabilitation, commercial
,` � development, development of space fo Block clubs must include renters as well as
community activities and an opportuni for homeowners and be active in issues involving
establishing a strong community focus a in all of the vatious housing types in Railroad
� the neighborhood. Improvcments and Island The Clubs can cstablish a dircct voice
redevelopments proposcd in the focus a arc �� District Council and City Departments
intended to build on the strengths of 'Uoad to get action on the social, housing, and
� Island, to create a positivc image in th developmcnt issues that residents are
neighborhood and to begin to build pu lic concerncd about. Lastly, the clubs can be a
confidence that the revitalization plan an forum used to communicate with residents
� work. about financial programs available to them and
to keep them informed of other programs,
Planning for the closing and clean up f the improvements, and developments planned for
� dump sitc on Rivoli Bluff and comple ng thc neighborhood.
clean-up of Swede Hollow, the Rivoli luff
area and the ncighborhood at lazgc in Lasc 1 Possible Participants: District S
' will have a major impact on the neigh rhood Council, Railroad Island Task Force,
and help to announce that something itivc ESNDC, Block Clubs, RICO
is happening in Railroad Island
' 2. Continue the Raitroad Island Task
Work on improving existing social p grams Force to urovide leadershio for
and developing new programs in the aeighborhood revitatization .
, neighborhood will also begin. The
neighl�orhood revitalization effort c be Task Forcc cfforts on the preparation of the
successful only if both social and phy ical small area plan have provided excellent
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expericnce for leadcrship skills r�quired to the Block Clubs to address criminal activitv. �
assist in the implemcntation of the Railroad violence and nuisance nroaerties.
Island ncighborhood revitalization. This type ,
of community leadership is nccessazy to Thc collaboration of the Police Department
encourage continued resident participation with thc neighborhood block clubs is
and to direct and advise thc District 5 Couacil producing results through thc FORCE �
on issues that the task force is more intimately program. The ability to establish direct
involved with, communications with thc dcparhncnt about
illegal activities, violence, intimidation and �
The Task Force should not duplicate District 5 neglected properties lielps greatly in
Council functions but rather complement their redirecting etrant behavior to meet the
responsibilities by playing an active mle in the standards of the community. �
redcvelopmcnt process while thc District
Council responds to the policy issues on the The FORCE pmgram's inclusion of resoutces
redevelopment plan, from other City Departments, such as Public �
Health and Building Inspections, also helps to
Possible Participants: Railroad Islaad address issucs contributing to ncighborhood
Task Force, District 5 Council deterioration �
SOCIAL CO Possibte Participants: District 5
Council, Railroad Island Task �
3. Enlist uartieioation from eommunitv Force, S� Paul Police Force, Block
organizations to address social issues in the Clubs, Saint Paul Division of Public
. communitv. Health Code Enforcemcnt �
Thcre are matty existing community 5. Encourage neighborhood businesses
organizations in Planning District 5 and to remain involved in communiri activities. �
Railroad Island that have long histories of
working to resolve social problems in the area. The businesses in Railroad Island are an asset
The neighborhood residents should be to the ncighborhood. They offer jobs and �
infornied of the role of each organization and services and provide funds to support activities
be encouraged to enlist the able assistance of in the community. Increasing the numbers of
the staff and volunteers to help address businesses and strengthening the organization �
problcros and to stay informed about what's of the business community and its rclationship
happening in their community, to residents, would enhance its ability to serve
thc ncighborhood. �
Possible Participants: District 5
Cooncil, Railroad Island Task Forcc, Possible Participants: District 5
Raikoad Island Residents, Block Clubs, Council, Railroad Island Task Foree, ,
Payne Avenue Business Association, Railroad Island business community,
Merrick Community Center, Saint Payne Avenue Business Association
Ambrose Church '
4. Screnathen and Suaaort the /
Communitv Policing urogram in Railroad
Island and establish communications with
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fundin social ro rams and communi
' services.
There is an increasing need for social se ices Possible Participants: District 5
' in the neighborhood. The ncighborhood ds Council, Railroad Island Task Force,
to outline the services required and the e tent Saint Paul PED, Saint Paul Public
of unmet needs to deternune additional Works
� funding and program rcquirements.
Possible Participants: District 9. Reestablish vouth oro�rams in the
� Council, Railroad Island Task F ce, communitv with activities and saorts
Merrick Community Center, Sa t programs.
Ambrose Church, Ramsey Coun
� Human 5ervices, Saint Paul Paz and Cutbacks in recreational programs in Raikoad
Recreation Department Island were partially due to a decline in the
neighborhood youth population With the
� 7. Provide nei hborhood access 'ob recent increase in the number of youth, it is
trainin 'ob referral and 'ob lacem t. cssential to channel their cncrgy towazd
productivc activitics such as socccr, azts and
, People without transportation require crafts, hiking, gamcs, nature outings, and
convenient access to employment scrvi s to special field trips.
use them effectively. By locating wit the
� �- neighborhood, employment offices can Serving the youth through activities and
tailored to the population they are scrvi g. programs is an effective way to bring the
Language interpreters and job counsel rs who community together by including entire
� understand the cultural specifics of the fainilies as participants and spectators.
community can be used effectively in
matching skills with job opportunities. Possible Participants: Saint Paul
� Parks and Recreation Department,
Possible Participants: Saint ul Memck Community Center, Railroad
Employment and Training Ce er, Island Task Force, Saint Ambrose
' Saint Paul Ecumenical Allianc of Church
Congregations (SPEAC), Dist ct 5
Council HOUSING REVITALIZATION
� 8. Establish a Town Hall. 10. Im�lement a market-driven
revitalization strategv in the target area and
� Establish a meeting place for both or ' d a marketin� ulan focused on the strengths
and casual ncighborhood social and litical of the neighborhood.
activity. This facility would help to nerate
' positive interaction bctween the vario s social, Implcment a block by block redevelopment
ethnic and economic groups within t program through the use of block clubs. Focus
neighborhood and thereby help to bu' d a on stimulating private investment through the �
� stronger community. This could al serve as fmancing assistance offered by city housing
an inforn�ation center for housing prograrns and others. Educate the real estate
redevelopmcnt prograzns.
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community about the programs and financial �
incentives available.
Possible Participants: Railroad Island ,
Task Force, ESNDC, Real Estatc .
Companies thtough thc Saint Paul ,
Board of Realtors -
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11. Of�'er financial assistance in the .
target area and throughout Railroad Island oo� '
to stimulate nrivate investment and
confidence in the neiQhborhood. Emphasize �
home ownershin. Rehabilitate eaisting
homes to imnrove the condition of the -� =_- _--- -
neighborhood. -- - - - �
The housing progratns proposed by the City
includc grants and attractivc fmancing tcrms to �
stimulate investment. .The home improvement
programs arc targetcd to include 58% of the -- - �
single family homes in Railroad Island �
Possible Participants: Railroad Island
Task Force, Saint Paul PED, private ._ �
banks, ESNDC, rcal estate companies , -
through the Saint Paul Board of
Realtors, Block Clubs, Railroad Island _ �
Residents
12. Maintain the traditional character of �
eaisting homes in an aflordable manner and
design new construction to 6e compatible. �
The guidelines established b the District 5 �
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Council for housing redevelopment should
continue to be used to set thc standard for new �
housing (see fig. 16). and rehab projects in Fig 16:
Railroad Is13nd New Siaglo-Family Housing Design Coneepts
Possibte Partici ants: RaiUoad Island The city should acquire vacant and �
p substandard homes that detract from marketin
Task Force, District 5 Council g
the neighborhood. '
13. Remove substandard homes. Possible Participants: Raikoad Island
Task Force, Saint Paul PED, Saint Paul �
HRA, ESNDC
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14. Imarove management and • Physical improvements should be '
maintenance of rentat arooerties. affordable and relativcly easy to
implement. '
Block Clubs should help to identify individual • The Concept should bc fleacible so it may
rental units that are in poor condition so that bc adaptcd to all land uses and site
appropriate action may be taken to improve the conditions in the community. '
living conditions in the neighborhood's rental • It should serve as a fraznework for urban
housing. dcsign solutions at both the
community-wide level and for specific ,
Owners of rental properties should work with sites.
the Apartments Owners Association to identify
and control rentals to prospective tenants that The two basic physical elemcnts that urban �
are likely to causc problems. design consists of are buildings and the spaces
betwccn buildings. The plan proposcs that the
Possi6le Participants: Block Clubs, spaces between buildings be developed to '
Railroad Island Task Force, Apartment Work with the varieties of azchitectural style
Owners Association, SPARL, Housing �ng residential and commercial structures to
and Health Inspection Departments establish visual continuity and identity in ,
Railroad Island This approach is referred as
15. Acpuire available sites for housing the Gazden / Gmcen Concept which consists of
and other communitv improvements. a variety of landscapc improvemcnts that �
would create a nctwork of similaz components
Identify available and desirablc sites nccessary throughout the neighborhood (see Fig. 17).
to carry out the revitalization plan. Coordinate proposed improvcments include the following: ,
acquisition with the redevelopment strategy to
assure availability of the required propertics at ♦ Street tree planting.
the appropriate time. • A variety of gardens, including plantings �
of trees, shrubs and flowcrs, that would
Possible Participants: Saint Paul occur on both public and private
� PED, fIRA and Real Estate Division, property. The gazdens and other `
ESNDC landscaped areas would become
integrated with all types of existing and �
URBAN DESIGN proposed developmcats throughout the
Island including residenhal,
16. Garden / Green Conceat: The commercial, recreation areas,
.- previous section noted the lack of a uttifying �stitutional arcas and parking lots. The ,
elemcnt to provide visual coatinuity and chatacter and quality of new
idcntity for Railroad Island This unifier can �p�vcmcnts and conshuction in these
be crcated by devcloping a conccpt that �� should be designed to work with ,
satisfies the following objectives: the landscaping in creating a pleasant
• Reinforce and tie together cxisting �d attractive urban environment . '
community assets and provide direct, • Clean-up and enhancement of existing
cornective action in problcm areas.
woodcd areas.
• Rcsidents should be able to relate to the The Garder� / Green concept utilius landscape '
cottcept and participate in its �terials to unify Railroad Island's large open
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' spaces. Neighborhood residents and busi ss contains a steep, poorly maintained
people could be directly involved with m h slope. It is proposed that a communiry
, of the landscape work The concept can gardeq with a character reflecting the
completed in phases and would be relativ y communiry's spirit and history, could be
easy to implement. Such a system would constructed on the site. The area could
create a framework in the community t also serve as a connection between the
� would provide visual continuity as the co cept Center and the Yarusso / Morelli
is applied to existing and proposed public wd commercial area The joining of the
, private development projects throughout e Community Center and commercial area
neighborhood, would create a strong focal point for
Railroad Island
� The urban design concepts contain
recommendations far improvements to s cific possible Participants• RRI Task
areas within Railroad Island. A bas�c obj ctive Force, property owners, Department of
tied to all of the concepts is to include Planning and Economic Development
i improve�nts that aze consistent with th (PED), neighborhood residents
Garden / Green concept.
� • Town Hall: Establish a meeting place
17. Commnnitv Focas Area: The p for both organized and casual
proposes to create a vital, multipurpose neighborhood social and political
� "center" that is comprised of facilities fo activity.
commercial / retail, social and recreation 1
activities. The primary design objective s to . yarasso / Morelli Commercial Area•
ckvelop a highly identifiable district that The Yarusso and Morelli businesses .
, reflects the community's spirit and histo . anchor a small existing retail core in the
The "focus area" would be comprised of he neighborhood.� It is recommended that
� following: the buildings tbat house these businesses,
Saint Paul Bar and Equipment and the
Merrick Commanity Center: The pl forn�er fire station be retained but that
� recommends that the role of the Center a several other structures in the Payne /
social and recreational facility in the Bedford / Beaumont block be removed.
neighborhood be strengthened by modi ing The demolition would make way for
� the architecture to allow expansion of in oor new commercial development that, along
programming and to project a strong, po itive
image in the design of the building. Th with existing buildings, would create a
outdoor space around the Center should so be tight-la�it commercial / retail cluster.
, enlarged and a play area and outdoor ga ering The objective is to achieve a small
space included to provide opportunities or an business complex that has a high degree
expanded, outdoor program, of charm and ethniciry with comrr�ercial
' uses and architectural character that
Posstble Participants• RRI Tas reflect the communities spirit and
Force, District 5 Council, Merri k history. Amenities such as landscaping
' Community Center and a garden should be included to help
create a"special" place to visit in
, • Community Garden: The area 1 cated �ilroad Island
to the rear of the Merrick Center d on
the north side of Beaumont St. c ently
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Possible Participants: RRI Task renovations should be closely coordinated with '
Force, property owners, Department of Payne Ave. streetscape improvements.
Planning and Economic Development '
(PED), Business Owners Possible Participants: Railroad Island
Task Force, District 5 Council, PED,
• Bedford Sireet Homes: These houses Payne Avenue Business Association '
have appealing architectural character.
The plan recommends careful 19. �iestoradon of Street Sweeping
rehabilitation of the structures and Dmm� Site: The dump site is located at the
appropriate streetscape to reinforce the west end of Minnehaha Ave. and has been '
"focus area" concept, used for deposit of street sweepings by the
Public Works Department for many years. �
Possible Participants: Property The pile of material has extremely steep slopes
owners, PED and, because it contains a high percentage of
sand, the side-slopes are unstable. Public '
• Payne and Tedesco Garden: The plan Works is planning to discontinue dumping in
recommends that a garden be developed 1995. At that time, the City will also take
in the open space located on the Labor necessary measures to stabilize the site. ,
Plaza property and adjacent to Payne
Ave. as shown on Fig. 22. The existing The plan recommends that Public Works test
land-form on the site slopes toward the pile for any contaminants and remove any �
Payne and would be effective in n►aterial that may be a problem. The soils
displaying garden views to passersby. should be analyzed to determine what must be
The project is an integral part of the - done to stabilize .them and create a suitable ,
Garden / Green Concept for the growing medium for plant materials.
neighborhood
The City should also provide a detailed report �
Possible Participants• RRI Task on the extent of the dump site and bearing
Force, Labor Plaza, PED capacities of the material throughout the site.
This will assist those involved with planning �
18. Payne Ave. Commercial Baildin� reuse of the area to deternune what types of
Facade Improvements: In addition to the development may be feasible in specific
businesses located in the community focus area locations on the site. ,
(see above), there are a number of other
businesses facing Payne Ave.. This - Based on information available at this time, it
commercial strip environment should be appears that the site should be regraded to �
recognized for its role in providing goods and create moderate slopes on the sides of the
services to the community and beyond stockpile. The existing soil material should be
Revitalization efforts should be initiated eovered with a soil mixture that provides a ,
toward stabilizing and enhancing the firm and stable surface and the area covered
commercial corridor and adding new with grasses, trees and shrubs to blend in with
businesses where economically feasible and existing wooded areas that are adjacent to the ,
appropriate. An important aspect of site.
revitalization would be to establish a program
of building facade renovations that reflect the '
community's character and heritage. Facade
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, Possible Participants: Public W ks Unfortunately, because of the noisy, high
Dcpartment cnergy activity generatcd by a basketball
, court, thcrc is no agreement on where a
20. Eileen Weida Plavground: It is suitable alternative location in the
recomrr�ended that flowers and landscap' be neighborhood might be.
� added at the pazk to improve the appe of
the playground to be consistent with the • Reduce the cxtent of the conflict by
gazden / green conccpt for the neighbonc �onverting the court from full to
� In addition, an activity conflict at the half-court.
playground is created by the fact that the lay
area, furnishcd with play equipment desi ed ♦ provide altcrnative play opportunities for
1 for cluldren from 3 years old to 12 ycars ld, is children by installing play cquiprnent in
located adjacent to the basketball court. he pocket pazks if suitable sites are found
activity on the basketball court is often for such activity (rcfcr to discussion on
' dominated by teenagers and young adult and pocket parks in this section).
frequently interferes with activity in the lay
area. Young children feel intimidated by the Possible Participants: RRI Task
' older basketball players and some parent have Forcc, Pazks and Recreation
declared the Park off-limits to their child a �p��
� This problem is common in playgrounds 21. Neighborhood Entries: There are six
throughout the City. The Department of azks vehicular entry points to Railroad Island
and Recreation has temporarily removed he �cluding East 7th and Payne, Payne and
-basketball hoops until a permanent soluf n is Minnehaha and bridge cntries at Bun St.,
� found that is equitable to both user grou s. �gerton St., Payne Avc. and Lafayette St.
The Dcpartmcnt's position is that both f ilities Thc plan recommends that atrienitics and
� are important in the City's effort to prov� idcntifying features be constructed at these
recreation opporluttities to people of all es locations to announce the neighborhood to
and that neither should be excluded fro the �torists and pedestrians. Such elements as
� neighborhoods. new bridge lighting and railings, landscaping,
signs and an identifying neighborhood logo
The plan does not have a final should be used to create an attractive and
' recommendation for a solution to the p blem �tet�esting image at the entry points.
The following actions were discussed The plan further recomcnends that an open
considered during the planning process: competition be hcld to develop an appropriate
� logo or identifying element that could be used
• Move the basketball court or play a to at the neighborhood entries and other
another location in the Playgroun so locations. The design should include a
� they arc more distant from each o er. combination of materials, forms and message
This solution is not workable bcc sc the that are consistent with the history and prescnt
Playground is so small that there not character of Raikoad Island
' enough room to move either of t
facilities without interfcring with hc 22, Brid�e Entries at Edgerton St.. Burr
ballfield area St.. Pavne Ave. and Lafavette St.: The City
, of Saint Paul has recently constructed several
• Move the baskctball court to anot er bridges in the vicinity of Railroad Island (c.g.
location in the neighborhood. I-94) that have a quality and style �lating to
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the City's historic character (see figure 18). '
The plan recominends that the lighting and
railings of the Railroad Island bridges be '
similarly redesigned or existing historic -
railings be restorcd In addition, sidewalks � � � � � � � �:
should be included on one or both sides of all ;�,.�� �
bridges and the areas around the bridge heads �� � � � �
should be enhanced with lighting, landscaping , j � �
and identifying features. ' " � �
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Other treatmcnts recommendcd at specific
entries follow: / �
• Edgerton St. Bridge: The bridge is Fig.18: `
currently closed as a result of damage Bridgc Railing Dcsign Conccpt ,
caused by a train. The plan supports the
recomtnendation of the District 5 added to further strengthen the
Council to replacc with a structure that n�ighborhood image at this location. '
would be designed to allow Bush Street
and the proposed Phalen Boulevazd to Possible Participants: RRI Task
pass beneath, It is further suggested Force, District S Council, PED, Public �
that the railings, lighting and related Works Departir�ent
landscaping be designed as described 23. Streetscaues: A streetsca
above. cnvironn�cnt may include elements such as '
• East 7th and Payne Entry: The Saint landscaping, lighting, signage, street furniture,
Paul Dcpartmcnt of Parks and pavements and edges (walls, fences, screens) �
Recreation is considering construction of that typically define a street. 5treets form the
a trailhcad on the south side of East 7th �nctional and visual network that provides
that would serve as an access for bikers orientation and tics the community together. �
to the proposed Burlington Northern �Proving the appearance of this network in
Regional Trail. The plan recommends ��ikoad Island is an integral part of the
that the design of the trailhead and Gazden / Grcen concep� It is proposcd that ,
a sh�ect hierarchy be created consisting of
Railroad Island entry be coordinated to ��primary►� and "secondary" streets. The
complement each othcr. The entry ��p� streets" are significant traffic cazriers 1
statement should be further enhanced by �d connect to the community entry points and
acquiring land on the north side of East include Payne, Tedesco, Minnehaha, Burr and
7th and including landscaping and �g�rton, Secondary streets include the �
identifying features in that location. ���g �ighborhood stm.ets.
Improvements proposed for the two types of
• Payae and Minnehaha Entry (Phase streets are designed differently. The primary '
�: The Hamm buildings flanking stn;ets would be given prominencc through
Minnehaha Ave. create a dramatic, cntry t� size, spacing and through light fixture type
statement. Thc plan recommcnds that and spacing (sce "infrastructure" for details). r
landscaping and an identifying feature be The addition of special street furniture,
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signage, etc., is recommended to give pri
streets additional emphasis.
� To further enhance the strectscape
environnient for both primary and secon
, streets, retaining walls, scrcens, fences an
building facades should be .carefully desi ned
and placed to define the rights-of-way in
' manner appropriate to the character of th
community and the particulaz street. A1 ,
certain intersections with Payne Ave. at
' North, Bedford, Edgerton and Bun shou be
redesigned to clarify and improve traffic
movcmcnt at these locations.
� Possible Participants: RRI Tas ,
Force, properly owners, PED, �
' Public Works Department st�a�a s� �u n��e
24. Infrastructure: It is intended th t Fig 19:
� recommendations for improvetnents to Standard Ncighborhood Stizct Light Dcsigns
infrastructure be consistent with the Gar en / implernented over the past 10 years. In
Grecn concept proposed for the neighbo hood addition, the Forestry Department has
, and with urban design concepts include in scheduled street planting along paved sheets in
this plan. It is proposed that implemen tion the neighborhood for 1994.
of infrastructure and site work improve nts
� be schcduled to occur within various st tegies The following aze descriptions of the
described in the plan. Possible sources f infrastructuno and sitc work items:
funds for improvements include CIB F ds,
� CDBG Funds, TIF Funds, sales tax rev ues, • Street Lighting: The standard street
BNT Program, assessments ISTEA Fu ds and light design for Saint Paul residential
LCMR Funds. areas is a single lantern design shown in
, Fig. 19 and the standard spacing is 165'
The plan recommends improvements t on ccnter. There are scveral streets in
infrastructure including street paving, reet the neighborhood that have no lighting
, lighting, street trees and traffic control the ��dicated on Appendix D and the
neighborhood. streets that cutrently havc the lighting
' are equipped with light standards that do
The City of 5aint Paul curnently has not conform with thc current design
proposed programs that may include The single lantern light is proposed for
improvements to Railroad Island most of the streets in the neighborhood.
' Infrastructure. The Public Works Dep ment �other street light design alternative
is planning a 10 yeaz prograrry beginn' g itt used by the City includes the two-headed
1996, to improve oiled streets with pa ing and fixture shown in Fig. 19. Tlus design is
, lighting. It is intended that this prog will recomtnended for major residential and
improve all streets that were not comp eted commercial streets including Payne,
� during the storm sewer separation pro ct
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Minnehaha, Burr, Edgcrton and Tedesco that frequently cross Tedesco during ,
(refer to Urban Design Concepts). It is trips to and from the bus stop located on
proposed that this fixture be spaced 70' the northeast comer of Bun and ,
on center. Tedesco. The plan reconunends a two
step solution to thc problcm In the short
Possible Participants: RRI Task term, a three-way stop should be '
Force, District 5 Council, PED, Public temporarily cstablished at Burr and
Works Depattment Tedesco using stop signs. The second
step and permanent solution includes �
• Street Trees: There are several streets installation of a stoplight equipped with
in the neighborhood that do not have pedestrian activated switches to be
street trecs as shown in Appendix D, and located at the intersection The control t
most of the streets that do have trees mechanism would be synchronized with
� require infill planting to close gaps the traffic signal located at Tedesco and
between existing trees. The City's Payne. In addition, the traffic on DeSoto �
standard ncw street tree size is 2 1/2" St, and on Burr S� at Fred St, adjacent to
caliper and the standard spacing is 40' on Eileen Weida Playground poses a threat '
center. The standard tree sizc and to children playing and biking at and
spacmg �s proposed for most streets m neaz the Pazk, It is proposed that signs .
the neighborhood. Trees that are 3 1/2" be installed alerting drivers to the '
caliper and spaced at 35' on center are Playground and related activity.
proposed on ma�or residential and
conunercial strects including Paync, Possible Participants: RRI Task '
Minnehaha, Bun, Edgerton and Tcdesco Force, District 5 Council, Labor Plaza,
(refer to Urban Design Concepts). Public Works Department
Possible Participants: RRI Task 25. Screening: There arc unsightly areas �
Force, District 5 Council, PED, in the neighborhood that should be screened
Forestry Division from view including pazking lots and trash �
storage areas. It is recomtnended that the areas
• Paving: Several of the streets in be screened using fencing and plant materials.
Railroad Island are not paved as shown �
in Appendix D. The plan recomrr�ends Possible Participants: RRI Task
that all streets that arc curnently unpaved Force, property owners
be paved in accordancc with standard '
City practice. 26. Retaining Walls: There are several
cxisting rctaining walls adjacent to
Possible Participants: RRI Task ncighborhood streets that are in poor ,
Force, District S Council, Public conditioa Along the north side of Beaumont
Works Departmcnt between Bedford and Edgerton, an extensive
wall is required to stabilize a badly eroded '
• Traftic Control Devices: Vehicles slope. The plan recommends that new
travel through the neighborhood at retaining walls be designed with a chazacter
nnsafe speeds on Tedesco St, posing a that is compatible with the neighborhood (see '
hazard to the neighborhood at large and figure 20).
particulazly to residents of Labor Plaza
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, Possible Particip9nts: Property between the southem and northern areas of
owners, PED Railroad Island
� 27. Front Yard Fencing_ Many Rail ad Possible Participants: RRI Task
Island residents have constructed front y Force, property owners, PED
, fencing on their properties. Many of the
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existing fences are aging chain link; ot rs are
' constructed of wood but are in poor con ition.
The plan reconunends that many of the
existing fences be replaced with fence d signs
� (see fig. 21) that are attractive, add vis
interest to the front yards and are comp ible
with the character of the neighborhood. Fig. 21
' J�ood and Iron Fence D�esign Concepts
Possible Participants: Prope 29. �lean-ap of Swede Hollow and West
owners, PED Rtvoli Slope Area: The slopes, wooded areas
, 28. e ec o betwee �d wetlands of Swede Hollow and the West
�Torth and Tedesco on t6e Bnrr St �voli Slope Area are collectors of junk and
ment: When the site betweea N �d �bris. The plan recommends that the adjacent
' Tedesco was developed, including La r Plaza ��gbbOrhoods continue to work together
and single-family homes, both vehicul and �'�th tbe Parks and Recreation Department on
pedestrian traffic on Burr St, was bloc d clean-up programs for the removal of debris
� The plan proposes that a pedestrian p e be �'d unsightly brush from these areas. In
installed between the Labor Plaza site d the �d'tion, the trees lining Swede Hollow along
single-family homes to allow people t�S payne Ave. should be trimrr�ed to allow views
' p into the park The Pazks and Recreation
through. This would restore a neces 1� �p�nt frequently uses residents of penal
and other institutions to assist in such work
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Possible Participants: RRI Task '
Force, District 5 Council, Parks and Possible Participants: Task Force,
Recreation Department, USHNA, Parks and Recreation Department
Dayton's Bluff Commuaity Council, St. '
Paul Garden Club 32. Phalen Boulevard Proposal: The
Saint Paul Department of Planning and
30. General NeigLborLood Clean-np: Economic Development is currently '
The residential and commercial areas of the coordinating a study of the Phalen Corridor
neighborhood harbor collections of brush, junk that is considering the construction of a new
and debris. The plan reconunends that the Phalen Boulevard that would extend between �
neighborhood organize an extensive clean-up Phalen Village and Downtown Saint Paul.
of public and private properties located within The alignment would be located along the
RaiUoad Island northerly and westerly edges of the existing �
rail yards on the north and west sides of the
Possible Participants: RRI Task neighborhood. Access to Railroad Island �
Force, District 5 Council, PED, would be provided by an intersection at Payne
Businesses, neighborhood residents Avenue. A document titled "Phalen Corridor
Redevelopment Proposal" and dated February, ,
31. Barlington NortLern Regtonal 'I�ail: 1993 states that construction of the Boulevard
The Saint Paul Parks and Recreation would accomplish the followmg:
Department has funding to construct a �
bicycle/pedestrian path, in 1994, extending • Provide better access to Phalen Village
from Phalen Regional Park to downtown Sawt and other comrnercial and industrial sites
Paul. The trailway will be located in the ._along the route: '
abandoned Northeast Burlington Northern • Reduce unacceptably high truck and auto
Railroad Corridor and wiil link with e�sting volumes, congestion and accident rates
trails at Phalen / Keller Regional Park and with on Maryland Ave. (by up to 25%),
trails connecting to the Willard Munger State White Beaz Ave. (by up to 15%) and in ,
Trail. The trail will pass through Swede the payne_Llniversity area (by 15-30%
Hollow on the railroad bed that skirts the west • Eliminate traff3c circulation problems in '
side af the Park Trail improvements will the viciniry of Phalen Village;
include a ten foot wide bituminous path, • Connect the East Side directly to I-35E,
several trail heads with parking lots and trail I-94, Shepard / Warner Road and ,
access and landscaping. A trailhead is downtown;
proposed for the area on the south side of East •��ve blighting industrial uses and
7th S� at Payne Ave. address environmental problems iu the �
rail corridor.
The plan recommends that members of the
adjacent neighborhoods work with the Parks T� p� supports the concept of the Phalen '
and Recreation Department to ensure that the Boulevard proposal pending development of
trail is designed to be compatible with the more detailed plans. The primary objectives
proposed Drewry Lane access (refer to of this plan regarding the Boulevard include
Implementation Phase 5) and that the trail head �roving access to the industrial area on Bush ,
des�gn at E. 7th allow for improvements that
would be consistent with tbe concept discussed
iu the plan for neighborhood entries (refer to '
preceding Item 22).
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, RAILROAD ISLAND REDEVELOPMENT AR
EXPANDED TAX INCREMENT AREA TAX I CREMENT
' FINANCE DISTRICT BUDGET
PHASE I
, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
, Street and Related Improvements $499,500.00
Front Yazd Fencing $65,000.00
North Payne Entry $70,000.00
� South Payne Entry $40,000.00
Tedesco Entry $30,000.00
Payne and Tedesco Garden $60,000.00
, Pedestrian Connection on Burr $25,000.00
Traffic Control Devices $80,OOO.fDE
Payne and Minnehaha Entry �40�000.00
Sub Total $909,500.00
,' PARK IMPROVEMENT5
Eileen Weida Park Modifications $30,000.00
, Development of Pocket Parks $20,000.00
Acquisition of Pocket Parks $7,130.00
Swede Fiollow Clean-up $5,000.00
' Park Maintenance $15,000.00
Sub Total $77,130.00
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Neighborhood Clean-up $10,000.00
' Housing Rehabilitation $615,000.00
Multi-family Housing Initiatives $390,000.00
Consultant Services $10,000.00
' Administration $15,000.00
Community Organizing $50,000.00
Apartment Owners' Association Start up $20�00.00
, Sub Total $1,110,000.00
�OMMLTNITY FOCUS AREA
' Acquistion $341,435.00
Demolition $70,000.00
Relocation $180,000.00
, Sub Total $591,435.00
PAYNE AVENUE COMMERCIAL FAC E $200,000.00
� IMPROVEMENTS $200,000.00
TOTAL 52,888,065.00
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Avenue, reducing traffic volumes on Payne high visibility adjacent to Railroad '
and improving appearance of the railroad Island's south industrial area.
right-of-way. • Remove debris from the raikoad '
properties.
Possible Participants: RRI Force,
PED, Port Authority, Ram,sey County Communication should be started with the '
Rail Authority raikoad companies to initiate a program of
improvements that are coordinated with
33. Williams Hill: Williams Hill is similar efforts as they occur in the '
currently a stockpile consisting of thousands of neighborhood itself.
cubic yards of recycled concrete and asphalt �
material belonging to Ashbach Construction Possible Participants: RRI Task �
Co. The stockpile is several stories high and Force, District 5 Council, Railroad
dominates views to the west from high Companies, PED
elevations in the neighborhood. It also - �
dominates views toward the neighborhood 35. Overhead Utilities: There are many
from I-35E and other points west. The overhead electrical, telephone and cable TV
stockpile is among the negative features in the lines that are unsightly elements in the ,
area that help to erode the qualiry of the neighborhood. A request was made to both
neighborhood's image. Northem States Power Co. and U.S. West to
review their facilities throughout Railroad '
The plan recommends that the site be Island and consider the possibility of removing
converted to a use that is more compatible their poles and burying lines underground
with the neighborhood. The response from both companies is that '
their policies currently dictate that, because of
Possible Participants: RRI Task the expense, underground installations are
Force, District 5 Council, PED, considered only when providing service to new '
property owner developments.
34. Railroad Yards: The yards define the The plan recommends that the issue be raised '
community on the north and west and have a with the utility companies periodically in the
major impact on visual image. event that changes occur in their policies that
would allow underground installation of some . ,
The plan recommends that the neighborhood or all of the overhead lines.
work with the railroad companies to make the
appearance of their facilities more compatible Possible Participants: RRI Task '
with the residential character of the Railroad Force, District 5 Council, Businesses,
Island Design objectives include the PED
following: �
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE Z
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yards to screen objectionable views. '
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particularly important along the west and north �f Tedesco. A major reason for �
boundary and is most critical because of selecting the boundaries is that it focuses on
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, RAILROAD ISLAND REDEVEIOPMENT AREA
EXPANDED TAX INCREMENT AREA TAX INCRE ENT
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PHASE 2
� Acquistion $137,540.00
Demolition �30,000.00
' Relocation $60�000.00
Sub Total 5227,540.00
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
, Street and Related Improvemcnts 5328,300.00
Garage Cluster (two) S 100,000.00
' Front Yard Fencing S 105,000.00
Burr Entry 5140,000.00
Payne and Bush Landscaping 530,000.00
Payne Strcctscapes 5650,000.00
' Edgcrton Entry 540,000.00
Sub Total $1,393,300.00
� PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Rivoli West Slope Area $140,000.00
Dump Site Improvemcnts $145,000.00
� Development of Pocket Parks 520,000.00
Acquisition of Pocket Parks 57,130.00
Tedesco Ovcrlook and Access $100,000.00
� Hopkins Overlook and Access $100,000.00
Park Maintenance S 15,000.00
Sub Total 5527,130.00
' HOUSING PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Site Preparation $50 000.00
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' Development Site Clean-up $13,000.00
Housing Rehabiliation �810,000.00
Multi-family Housing Initiativcs 5320,000.00
� New Construction Infill $325,000.00
Consultant Services S 12,000.00
Administration $17,500.00
Community Organizing 530,000_00
' Sub Total $1,577,500.00
�OIVIIVIUNTTY FOCUS AREA
� Site Improvcmcnts 550,000.00
Site Amenities 5250,000.00
Development Subsidies SS00
' 5800,000.00
TOTAL 54,525,470.00
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that contains a large percentage of the housing on the east side of Payne at Tedesco St, and at '
stock in the neighborhood. In addition, the Hopldns St, and an overlook in the Drewry
Rivoli Bluff area offers the best opportunity �,ane area would provide dramatic views into '
for development of new housing in Raikoad the Park and increase surveillance of the area.
Island Activities also include proposed Pedestrian crossings on Payne should also be
improvements to the street sweeping dump site improved at the overlook locations. It is �
and proposed recreation open space expected tbat the overlooks will not be
improvements to the west Rivoli Slope area developed until after significant progress has
and Rivoli Bluff. been made on improvements to neighborhood '
housing and infrastructure.
ORGAI�IIZATIONAL PLANNING
Possible Participants: RRI Task '
1. Continue organizational ulanninQ Force, Parks and Recreation
strategies. Department, District 5 Council
2. Review fundinQ ariorities for 8. Rivoli Blufl : This is one of the few '
develonment and investment. remaining open sites in the neighborhood that
has potential for significant new development. ,
Its potential is heightened by its prominent
SOCIAL COMMUNITY location, high elevation and dramatic views.
The plan recommends that, after the City '
3. Continue strategies addressing social Public Works Department follows through
issues. with their commitment to discontinue dumping
at the street sweeping dump site in 1995, the �
HOUSING REVITALI7ATION Rivoli Bluff area be developed to include
single family homes along Rivoli St. (see Fig.
4. Continue housing revitalization 25), with the units on the west side of the street �
strateQies. spaced apart in a manner tbat facilitates views
from Rivoli and from areas on the east side of
5. Utilize the existing taz increment the Street to the City beyond At the south end '
district financing to leveraQe private of the Bluff, it is desirable to locate houses
investment and to mazimize the value of along the east side of the street and maintain
new and rehabilitated homes in this tarEet open space on the west side. This will allow ,
area. the dramatic views toward downtown to be
unobstructed from this location.
6. Of�'er new construction sites on the '
Rivoli Bluf�'to nrivate develoaers committed Possible Participants: RRI Task
to aualitv in the middle income housing Force, property owners, East Side
market. Neighborhood Development Company '
(ESNDC), PED
URBAN DESIGN
9. Rivoli West Sloae Imarovements: �
7. Swede Hollow Overlooks: The plan The Rivoli West Slope is the area that extends
recommends that overlooks be developed to from Rivoli St, down to the railroad tracks to
provide opportunities for additional pedestrian the west. Much of the area is a wooded slope ,
access and views from the neighborhood into but it also contains a bocce ball court complex
Swede Hollow. Overlooks and access points located in the vicinity of the old Awl�ight St.
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of random dump�ng and access to m ch of the its relationship to the wooded, Rivoli West
�� area is limited to adventurous hikers. The area Slope area and easy access from the
is also a haven for transients that are ttracted neighborhood create a desirable location for
by the seclusion and proximity to the ailroad recreation improvements including such things
,� tracks. If the area is cleaned-up and ail as a picnic area, play area, tennis courts,
improvements are constiucted, it coul become horseshoe courts, etc. Improvements should
a functional and esthetic asset to the also include trails to provide connections to the
�� neighborhood. neighborhood and to the trail proposed in the
plan for the West Rivoli Bluff area.
The plan recornmends that a bicycle / Improvements to the dump site are regarded as
� pedestrian trail be constn�cted throug the area an integral part of t6e Garden / Green Concept
near the level of the railroad tracks. e trail proposed for the neighborhood.
would link the west end of Bush Ave e with
� Tedesco St. and improvements should include Possible Participants: RRI Task
asphalt surfacing, lighting, signs, ben es and Force, Parks and Recreation
landscaping. A spur from the trail sh ld also Department
� be constructed to link up with upper s pe
areas and Minnehaha Ave. as shown o Fig. 11. Tedesco / Otsego Area: There are two
24. It is expected that work proposed for the vacant properties in this area One is bounded
� Rivoli West Slope will not occur until fter by Tedesco, Otsego and Desoto and the secoad
significant progress has been made on is defined by Tedesco, Desoto and the Capitol
improverr�ents to neighborhood housi and Supply property. The plan recommends that
M infrastructure. the first property be maintained as green open
space and the street that cuts at an angle
The plan further recorrunends that a se arate through the site be vacated Si�gae�
� study be conducted to determine the
advisability of constructing a street co nection, �apest�}, • a
in the sarne alignment proposed for th trail,
� between Bush St, and Tedesco St. Po ible se�er- In additioq existing trees on the
benefits of such a connection include �e�si� site should be protected to the extent
reduction of traffic volumes and impr ed possible and both sites should be further
� safety on Tedesco St, and Payne Ave. he landscaped to help enhance the neighborhood
street may also assist the proposed Ph en entry from the Lafayette Bridge. Work on the
Boulevard in providing improved acce s to the sites in phase 2 includes acquisition of
� neighborhood's north industrial area properties as required and vacation of the
angled street on the north side of Tedesco.
Possible Participants: Railroa Island
� � Task Force, District S Council, arks Possible Participants: RRI Task
and Recreation Department, P lic Force, property owners, East Side
Works Department Neighborhood Development Council
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10. Street Sweeoing Dumo Site
Imorovements It is probable that the treet 12. Garage Clusters: 'There are scattered
, sweeping stockpile is not stable enoug to areas in the neighborhood where residences
support major construction such as hou ing. It have no off-street parking areas or garages
is recomrnended that the site be used f r because lots are too narrow and there is little
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RAILROAD ISLAND REDEVELOPMENT AREA �
EXPANDED TAX INCREMENT AREA TAX INCREMENT
FINANCE DISTRICT BUDGET '
PHASE 3
�LTBLIC IlVIPROVEMENTS �
Street and Related Improvements $17,600.00 �
Front Yazd Fencing $25,000.00
Pcdcstrian Connection on Burr $25�000.00
Sub Total $67,600.00 �
PARK IlVIPROVEMENTS '
Rivoli Ridge Improvements $157,000.00
Swede Hollow Clean-Up $655,000.00
Park Maintenance $20,000.00 ,
Sub Total $832,000.00
�IOUSING PROGRAM IlVIPLEMENTATION '
Housing Rehabiliation $410,000.00 '
Multi-family Housing Initiatives $320,000.00
New Construction Infill $325,000.00
Consultant Services $15,000.00 '
Administration $19,000.00
Community Organizing $20,000.00
Sub Total $1,109,000.00 ,
TOTAL $2,008,600.00
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' on-street parlang available. It is propose that employment and social opportanities for
parking garages be conshucted to provide Lomeless people now seekin� sLelter in
off-street parking opporiunities in the pro lem Swede HoUow and along the railroad tracks
, areas. The garages would be condomini or below Rivoli BIn�.
cooperatively owned by interested
homeowners. HQUSING REVITALIZATION
� es are recomrnended rather than ar'n
G�'� p g 5. Conttnne housing revitalizatlon
lots because parking lots encourage unw ted trate es.
� gathering and may become nuisances to
�Igb�� 6. Conttnne to offer tLe revitalizatlon
programs to pLase residents.
' Two possible sites for garages are shown n
Figures 24 & 25. URBAN DFSIGN
, Possible Participants: Property ! 7, Swede Hollow Improvements:
owners, PED Swede Hollow Park is a deep, wooded ravine
� with a pond, marsh and stone-lined creek
I1l1PLEMENT'ATION PK.�SF. 3 There is an aspbalt trail that passes through the
(see figures 26 & 27) Park The primary access points are a tunnel
passing beneath Drewry Lane and a staiiway
' This work focuses on completing the hou ' g s�ystem on the east side of tbe Hollow.
revitalization on Minnehaha Ave. It also '
, .-- includes recreation improvements to Swed • The plan recommends construction of an
Hollow that will compliment the Burlingt improved access in the Drewry Lane area and
Northem Regional Trail that should be construction of trails in the park
� completed in Swede Hollow. Consideration of these and other improvements
to the park should include the participants
below.
ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING
' Possible Participants: Task Force,
1. ontinae o nizadonal lannin District 5 Council, Parks and
' s te es. Recreation Department, USHNA,
Dayton's Bluff Community Council ,
2. Review fanding prioritles tor St. Paul Garden Club
' development and lnvestrnent.
Possible Participants: RRI Task ' {see figures 28 & 29)
' Force, District 5 Council
This target area includes the residential and
SOCIAL COMMUNITY commercial properties in the area between
' Tedesco and East 7th St. Proposed
3. Continne strate ies address so ial improvements include development of
nes. landscaped buffer areas between residential
� and industrial properties, rehabilitation of
4. Work witfi other communitX existing housing, development of Hopkins
organizatlons to seek better honsing,
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PHASE 4 ,
ITEM ACQUISTTION, DEMOLITION, RELOCATION '
Acquisition $777,860.00
Demolotion $100,000.00 ,
Relocation $330,000.00
$1,207,860.00 �
PUBLIC IlVIPROVEMENTS
Street and Related Improvements $382,000.00 ,
Front Yard Fencing $20,000.00
Buffering South Industrial Area $100.000.00 ,
Sub Total $502,000.00
PARK IlVIPROVEMENTS '
Park Maintenance $2.�,000.00
Sub Total $25,000.00 '
HOUSING PROGRAM IlVIPLEMENTATION
Housing Rehabiliation $710,000.00 '
Multi-family Housing Initiadves $320,000.00
New Construction Infill $325,000.00 '
Administration $21 _500.00
Sub Total $1,376,500.00
DAEWERY I,�Ni� FDEVELOPMENT PRO�� .T CUST '
Acquisition $334,075.00 '
Demolotion $70,000.00
Relocation $230�00.00
Sub Total $634,075.00 ,
ST. PAUL TENI�TIS CLUB FACADE IlVIPROVEMENTS
Landscaping $15,000.00 ,
Facade Improvements $60 000.00
$75,000.00 �
TOTAL $3,820,435.00 �
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' Park and exterior improvements to the S' t on the north side of Petit excluding the
Paul Tennis Club. properiy at 509 Petit St..
, • Remove six houses in the Petit / Payne / .
ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING Kenny block and construct a landscaped
parking lot to serve the comniercial area.
' 1. ontinne o nizatl nal lann • Relocate RC. Construction to an
te es. alternative site in Railroad Island, if
possible.
� 2. Itevlew fandln� priorities for • Rehabilitate the Brunson House, if
develooment and Inveshnent possible.
• Improve the appearance of the industrial
' � SOCIAL COMM[TNITY area with landscaping designed to screen
pazking and loading areas.
3. Co tinne strate les addressin s' ial • Develop a program for facade
� °e� improvements that would establish
design guidelines for character,
HDUSING REVTTALIZATION ��ri�� g��cs, lighting, etc.
' 4. Conttnae Loasin� revitalizallon possible Parttcipants: RRI Task
trate es. Force, property owners, PED
' S. ontinae to offer the evitaliza n �, Hopkins Park: The Park is currently
programs to neighborLood residents. an opeq grassy area that has no recreation
' facilities or programmed activities. The plan
URBAN DFSIGN reconunends that one single-family house be
6. Sonth Indnstrial Area• The sou �veloped on tl� site and the remainder of the
,, industrial area is located at the southem t of Property be developed as a pocket park There
Railroad Island and, roughly, between Pe it St, aze no known deed restrictions on the property
' and East 7th St. It includes a mixture of
that would prevent residential use.
residential and commercial land uses. T posslble Participants: Task Force,
pnmary objectives for the area are to pre ' rve, ESNDC, Parks and Recreation
� define and reinforce both uses. As in the north �p��
industrial area, there are conflicts betwee
� adjacent res�dential and mdustnal uses, g, Saint Panl Tennis Clab: The Club is
� however, the issue is more complex here the located at the southeast corner of DeSoto and
two uses tend to be more intern�ingled North Streets and in the midst of a residential
area. The building is a large, unattractive,
' The plan recommends that the following concrete block structure that dces not relate
measures be taken to mitigate the land u well in scale or appearance to surrounding
conflicts, enhance the function and appe ance homes. In addition, the site around the
' of the area and integrate the area into the building is small and poorly landscaped
Garden / Green concept planned for
neighborhood (see fig. 17): It is proposed that the RRI Task Force work
� with the property owner in upgrading tbe
• Develop a landscaped buffer space in an appearance �f the building and site.
easement extending across private ards �pro.�riate landscaping, designed to conform
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with the Garden / Green concept proposed for '
the neighborhood, and a carefully designed 5. �ondnct a market stady to
paint job for exterior building walls, or other determine the need for mnitifamil,y housing '
refinishing, would help to make the on tLe Drewry Lane Site to clasely matcL
development more compatible with adjacent tLe market demand wLen advertising for
residential uses. development proposals. '
Possibie PArticipants: RRI Task URSAN DFSIGN
Force, property owner �
6. Drewry Lane Area: This azea is a
mixture of existing commercial and residential
�IPLEMENTATION PHASE S land uses located between Payne Ave and '
(see figs. 30 & 31) Swede Hollow. The area has great potential for
future redevelopment. Its assets include a
This target area includes the residential location that is near two major entry points to '
properties north of Minnehaha and east of Burr t1� communiry, and it is positioned near the
and the Drewry Lane residential / comrnercial Yatusso / Morelli commercial cluster.
area Proposed improvements in this area The relationship to Swede Hollow Park is of '
include rehabilitation of existing housing, benefit to the site but the park may also benefit
development of a landscaped buffer between from development of the area. Improvements
residential and comrnercial properties along to the Hollow, such as the Burlington Northern '
Bush S� and development of a comrnercial / Keg�onal Trail will make the Park more usable
residential complex in the Drewry Lane area �d increase the development potential of the
•-In additioq proposed improvements include D��'�' � site. Development of the site '
development of pocket parks on scattered sites Would bring more visitors to Swede Hollow
in the neighborhood. which, in tum, would increase the security and
usabiliry of the park �
URGAN�ZATIONAL PLANNING
The plan recommends that the Drewry Lane
1. Review fanding priorittes tor area be considered for low to medium densiry '
development and inveshnent development. This might include a 5-6 story
building ott a portion of the site combined with
a cluster of smaller 1 story buildings. The ,
SOCIAL COMMUNITY scheme would also include redevelopment of
the existing Hamm's administration building.
2. Continne strate�ies addressln� social �
ne Uses would include a combination of
residential, office and retail with housing wuts
HOUSING REVTTALIZATTUN located in the upper floors of the 5-6 story �
structure with views overlooking the Hollow.
3. Continne 6oasing revitalizatlon
strate es. Low density and medium to high density t
development concepts were also considered
4. Coniinne to offer tLe revttalizadon during the planning process and are described
pro�rams to nei�Lborhood residents in the Appendix. These alternativ�:s should be �
considered potentially viable optians for
development of the site depending on market
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� conditions, developer interests and other
existing neighborhood conditions. Possible Participants: RRI Task
' Force, property owners, Parks and
Recreation Department, PED
Possible Participants: RRI Tas
� Force, property owners, ESND PED 8. NortL Industrlal Area: The north
iudustrial area is located along Bush St, on the
7. Pocket Parks: Pocket parks wo d be northem edge of the neighborhood and
� one of the components of the Garden / n adjacent to the railroad tracks. The area is
concept proposed for the neighborhood. ,They currently used, primarily, for storage of
could be small, pennanent parks or par comcnercial equipment and materials.
' established on vacant residential propert s as Although the area is unattractive to adjacent
an interim use of the land until the pro is residents, industrial use is considered
developed The parks may iwclude path ' appropriate and the area provides opportunities
' benches, landscaping, gardens and perh s for businesses that may offer jobs for
play equipment for young children. Site neighborhood residents. These opportunities
should be selected that are large enough ' that maY be enhanced if the proposed Phalen
� users would not feel tbat they are intrudi g on Boulevazd is constructed The Boulevard is
adjacent properties and passive activitie in the intended to generate more commercial / light
park would not intn�de on neighbors. C mer industrial use along its length and access from
� lots are preferred but mid-block properti s at the corridor to Bush St. is likely by way of
least 80 feet in width would be acceptab . Payne Ave.
� Play equipment may be provided on site that The plan recommends that a buffer area be
are highly visible, well lit and are in loc ions developed between the north industrial area
that are open to surveillance from the s ts. and adjacent residences to screen unsightly
� If properties are found that provide a sui ble views. Residential lots abutting industrial
setting for a play area, the neighborh properties should be acquired and a buffer
children would have an alternative(s) to ' zone constructed The buffer area would be
� playing on the equipment at Eileen Wei 40-50 feet in width and would be an integral
Playground where there are conflicts be � een part of the Garden / Green concept for the
users of the play area and the basketball ourts. neighborhood. The area could include
� landscaping and a pedestrian path connecting
It is important that the pocket parks be to the proposed pathway extending through the
maintained well. The Department of P West Rivoli Slope azea
� and Recreation will maintain the prope s if
it has adequate manpower. Ideally, how ver, Possible Participants: Task Force,
the work would be perforntied by property owners, PED
' neighborhood residents and the plan
recommends that pocket pazks be devel d 9 • Indastrial Prope , at Payne and
only when resident groups bave been nsL: The property located at the northwest
, organized to care for them It is expecte that comer of Payne Ave. and Bush St, currently
the parks will not be developed until ���dustrial use and is facing residential
significant progress has been made on properties located on the south side of Bush.
� improvements to neighborhood housing d The lan recomrnends that the ro
infrastructwre. Four possible sites for t p p�m' �
parks are shown on fig. 30, acquired and developed as a landscaped buffer
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to screen views from the residential properties adjacent to the north industrial atea and '
to the raiiroad tracks and to enhance the through the west Rivoli slope area, to Tedesco
neighborhood entry at the Payne Ave. bridge. St. '
The area would also include a pedestrian path
that would complete the trail loop extending Possible Participants: RRI Task
from Payne, through the buffer strip proposed Force, PED �
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Acquisition $365,355.00
� Demolotion $50,000.00
Relocation �140�000.00
� $555,355.00
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
' Street and Related Improvements $316,450.00
Front Yard Fencing $50,000.00
Buffering North Industrial Area �185,000.00
� Sub Total $551,450.00
PARK IMPROVEMENTS
� Development of Park Parks 100 000.00
$ ,
Acquisition for Pocket Parks $21,390.00
� Park Maintenance �25�U00.00
Sub Total $146,390.00
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Housing Rehabiliarion $665,000.00
, Multi-family Housing Initiatives $270,000.00
New Construction Infill $325,000.00
Administration $22,000.00
� Sub Total $1,282,000.00
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� Site Amenities
$300,000.00
� Development Subsidies $1,800,000.00
Sub Total $2,100,000.00
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� TOTAL $4,635,195.00
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RAILROAD ISLAND REDEVELOPMENT S UDY Fig. 31A
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CURRENT IMPLEMENTATION PLANS AND FUNDING SOURCES FOR ,
URBAN DESIGN AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
WORK ITEM POSSIBLE FUNDING EXISTING IlVIPLEMENTATION PLANS �
SOURCES
Street paving and CIB Funds, Assessments, The Public Works Department is planning a 10 yeaz program to �
lighting CDBG Funds, TIF begin in 1996 to improve oiled streets with paving and lighting
Funds, Sales Tax (CIB Funds). Standard assessment rates for paving and lighting
Revenues, BNT are $21.88 / foot and $3.87 / foot respectively. Any new �
sidewalks are paid completely by assessments and 50% of the
cost of replacement walk is assessed
Traffic control devices CIB Funds, CDBG None �
Funds, TIF Funds,Sales
Tax Revenues, BNT
Street trees CIB Funds, CDBG The Forestry Department has scheduled tree planting on paved ,
Funds, TIF Funds, Sales streets in Railroad Island for 1994 (CIB Funds).
Tax Revenues, BNT
Screening elements, CIB Funds, CDBG None �
retaining walls, yard Funds, TIF Funds, Sales
fences, neighborhood Tax Revenues, BNT �
clean-up
Park Improvements ISTEA Funds, LCMR The Parks and Recreation Department has ISTEA Funds to
Funds, CIB Funds, TIF construct the Regional Trail in Swede Hollow in 1994. A total �
Funds, Sales Tax of about $250,000 of matching local funds are required.
Revenues, BNT
Image Nodes CIB Funds, CDBG None . �
Funds, TIF Funds, Sales
Tax Revenues, BNT '
Gardens CIB Funds, CDBG None
Funds, TIF Funds, Sales
Tax Revenues, BNT �
Caop / condo garages, CIB Funds, CDBG None
north and south Funds, TIF Funds, Sales
industrial area buffers, Tax Revenues, BNT �
pedestrian connection
on Bun St. Alignment
between North St, and �
Tedesco St., Hopkins
and Tedesco St. �
overlooks, street
sweeping dump site
improvements �
Street sweeping dump CIB Funds The Public Works Department is planning to discontinue
site clean-up dumping on the site in 1995 and will clean-up and stabilize the
site. �
Payne Ave. streetscape CIB Funds, CDBG None
improvements Funds, TIF Funds, Sales
Tax Revenues, BNT �
Fig. 31B ,
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DESIGN GUIDEL E AND REVIEW POLICY
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� Establishing broad goals, objectives, and
concepts is a necessary first step in the u an
� design process. It is also impoRant to • P�'�ng lots, plazas, streetscapc,
follow-up with detailed design guideline that neighborhood entry points, etc.
address specific circumstances related to • Bridges and bridge railings, Focal points,
� public or private rehabilitation or new markings, monuments, ctc.
development projects. • All public improvements having visual
impact.
� This section on policy will not cover �
guidelines in detail but rather will set an The above are lists of factors to be considered
underlying theme for their direction. T ��velopment activities. There may be
� guidelines should emphasize that Railro �Y different situations and each will need to
Island has an appealing urban character d � addressed individually and creatively.
that rehabilitation and new development ust
� be compatible with the sunounding Finally, a design review process should be
neighborhood. established that involves review by a core
group or review team There should be
� Design guidelines must require compati ility representatives from the communiry and public
with Railroad Island in terms of: sector as well as from appropriate design
professions (e.g. architecture, landscape
� • Building height, configuration, sit azchitecture, urban planning). Final
placement, and density composition of the team would depend on the
• Style, scale, materials, details nature of the project. Having a
� • Landscaping, lighting, graphics, s' e comprehensive set of design guidelines will
fumiture and other exterior site �e it far easier to conduct a constructive
improvements should be designed o be design review process.
� consistent with the Gazden / Gree
concept described in this plan There are existing "Recomrnended Residential
Design Guidelines" that have been adopted by
� Design guidelines are applicable to new d the District 5 Council will be utilized in the
rehab. work related to• design review process. These guidelines will
� be used for development of new and
� • New buildings rehabilitation of existing housing ( a copy is
• Open space, buffers, public (and � �cluded in the Appendix G).
private) gardens
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LAND USE AND ZONING
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The Railroad Island Neighborhood is located development of single-family and �
in the southwest tip of the District 5, Payne two-family structures.
Phalen area of Saint Paul. The study area is 2 Many of the existing residential
approximately 180 acres in size and is bounded structures that were originally single �
by railroad tracks on the aorth and west, family homes have been divided into
Swede Hollow Park on the east and Fast 7th multi le units. Two ma or ob
St. on the south. The central and P j jectives �
northwesterly portion of the neighborhood is of the plan are to discourage additional
residential (see fig. 32). The primary conversions of this type and to restore
retaiVcommercial area is located on Payne structures that have already been �
Ave. and industrial uses are concentrated, divided back to single family use. The
primarily, along Bush St, at the northerly edge zoning change recornmended in item 1
of the neighborhood and between Hopkins St, above will restrict additional �
and East 7th St, at the south end of the study conversions of one or two-family
area. There is substantial open space including structures.
Swede Hollow Park, Eileen Weida Park, 3. Payne Ave. is the primary retail / �
Hopkins, the bluff and slope areas south and commercial strip in the neighborhood.
west of Rivoli St. and in other scattered areas An objective of the plan is to �
throughout the neighborhood. encourage additional development of
The major issues related to existing land use this rype along the Avenue. The
and zoning conditions in the study area are as corner property at the southeast corner �
follows: of Bedford and Beaumont should be
changed from RM-2 to B-2 to allow
retaiUcommercial development there. �
l. Although the majority of the housing
in Railroad Island is single family, 4. A number of properties in the
RM-2 (multi-family) is currently the neighborhood should be rezoned so the �
only residential zoning district in the zoning is consistent with the current
neighborhood. This district allows use. Several properties in scattered
residential development ranging from locations should be changed from �
single to multi-family structures up to 5 �-2 to RT-2 (townhouse). These
stories tall. The primary objectives for properties are cuirently occupied by
housing types in the neighborhood are �nulti-family struchves that conform �
to maintain as many of the existing with RT-2 requirements. In additioq
single family homes as possible and to the Labor Plaza site should be changed
encourage new single-family or from PD (planned development) to �
two-family development on vacant �M-2 to reflect the current land use.
properties. The plan recommends that Lastly, the development azea west of
the majoriry of the RM-2 zoning be Labor Plaza including the �
Down-zoned to RT-1 (single-family, rambler-style, single-family homes
duplex, see fig. 33), to encourage should be changed form PD to R-4
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land use. Existing zoning districts in Railroad Island
� 5. The properiy on the southwest c er ll'�lude the RM-2 residential district; B-1, B-2
of DeSoto and Bedford should �d B comir►ercial districts; PD planned
changed from PD to RM-2. Thi is development district and I-1 industrial district.
� Districts that the plan proposes to be added to
consistent with zoning laws that the neighborhood include R-4 one family
indicate that undeveloped PD si s district, RT-1 two family district and RT-2
� must revert back to the original ning townhouse district. Uses allowed in the
districts various existing and proposed districts are as
6. Issues and recommendations rel � ing to indicated on the table included in Appendix B.
� other land use conditions in the
neighborhood are described in o er
sections of the plan.
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A review of environmental conditions in the street sweeping dump site located at the
neighborhood was conducted to determine if westem terminus of Minnehaha Ave. The plan t
there are any sites that are environmentally recommends that the Saint Paul Public Works
sensitive, have been contaminated or support Department conduct an Environniental Audit
commercial activity that handles hazardous of the site to detertnine if it is contaminated t
materials. The following is a list of topics
reviewed and related comments: 5. Sunerfund sites: Superfund sites
include sites that have been identified by the �
1. Lakes. river and wetlands: There are Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as
no lakes or rivers within the project area, containing hazardous substances, pollutants or
There is one wetland identified on the National contaminants. There are no Superfund sites in �
Wetland Inventory (USFWS, 1991) map and Railroad Island
located in Swede Hollow Pazk.
Redevelopment plans propose any alteration 6. Air qualitv and noise• Minnesota �
to this or any other wetlands within the Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) files were
neighborhood that will require permits from reviewed to determine if there are any facilities �
the appropriate State and Federal regulatory within Railroad Island that have had an air
agencies. quality pernut issued to them or an
y permit
violations since October, 1987. There are no �
2. Wetls: The Minnesota Geological permitted facilities or violators located in the
survey (MGS) maintains records of wells neighborhood.
constructed in the State. A review of well log !
files indicated that there are no records of �
wells constructed in Railroad Island In
addition, a file search of the records of the t
Division of Waters of the Minnesota l
Department of Natural Resources revealed that
no well permits have been issued in the �
neighborhood. The nearest permitted wells are
on the Stroh Brewery Company site where
seven well appropriation permits have been '
issued. �
3. Sewers: Railroad Island is served by
the St. Paul public storm and sanitary sewer
system. All of the combined sewers that were
located within the neighborhood have been
separated
4. Solid and hazardous wastes: The
only site in the neighborhood identified as
possibly containing hazardous waste is the
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� The Railroad Island Study has involved ny in the Railroad Island neighborhood in
hours of work by the Task Force Mem rs, conjunction with the Saint Paul Department of
City staff from various departments, the � Planning and Economic Development (PED)
� consultant team members and neighbor od and other non-profit agencies. The existence
representatives and has resulted in seve 1 of this established and well recognized
recommendations for improvement of t organization could provide the
r facilities and image of the neighborhoo But neighborhood-based staffing required to
the ultimate success of the study will be � implement many of this study's housing rehab,
� determined by the financial and human '� infrastructure and redevelopment goals.
resources which are applied to its j Again, additional funding will be needed to
implementation assume additional responsibilities; these funds
are identified in the proposed implementation
� Many sources of funding have been ide tified budget.
to implement the plan. Some of these urces
� exist within the City of Saint Paul budg t and The Department of Planning and Economic
on-going programs, such as CIB funds, I Development has identified initial funding
housing rehab loan programs, public w rks sources which will include targeted Housing
� and parks budgets and traditional HRA loan funds and funding for a communiry
sources. organizer or consultant to begin the
-- implementation of the study. In addition,
� Railroad Island also has some unique I urces Railroad Island is forlunate in that specific
wluch are not available in all parts of t City funds, known as Tax Increment funds, are
of Saint Paul. With respect to the hum available for expenditure in this neighborhood
� resources needed for community orgari ing which are not available for other areas of the
and staffing of neighborhood improve nt City.
efforts, Railroad Island is unique in tha it has
� two established organizations which co ld play In 1981, a special Tax Increment Financing
key roles in the implementation of this tudy's District was established by the Housing
objectives. The Memck Community nter Division of the Department of Planning and
� has the identity on the East Side to pro ide Economic Development to futtd certain
community organization efforts and th housing related initiatives and programs.
� coordination of existing social services o
provide the grass roots strength to sup rt the The District is known as the New Housing and
study's recommendations. However, Blighted Lands Development Project and
� additional funding is needed to support the Redevelopment Plan (or the Scattered Site Tax
additional work load to implement the lan. �crement District). The District originally
consisted of eighteen different sites throughout
� The East Side Neighborhood Develop nt t� City of Saint Paul with the purpose of
Company is well established in the co unity increasing the supply of quality housing
and, through various grants and fundin available to all income groups not being
� initiatives, has provided redevelopmen efforts
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adequately serviced by private interests at Due to the fact that several of the sites had �
affordable prices and rents, developing sites been redeveloped, tax increment funds were
and land which are vacant, under-used or being produced and dedicated to further �
inappropriately used and assisting in the redevelopment efforts within the District sites.
provision of housing to families who meet Tax Increment funds are created by the
certain low and moderate income guidelines. established of a Tax Increment District, which �
The effort on eighteen identified sites was to allows the City to receive the total difference
be conducted in a coordinated manner under a in tax revenue created by a property based on
comprehensive financing plan which used its pre-development and post-development tax r
cxisting sources of funds and programs, as valuations. These funds may then be used by
well as additional funds created by the capture Cities and Housing Authorities for certain �
of "tax increments" on the redeveloped activities proscribed by State law.
properties withm the eighteen srte area
The 1989 analysis determined that sufficient �
A portion of Railroad Island is one of the Tax Increment funds are being produced on an
eighteen sites of this tax increment district annual, on-going basis to support the issuance
which qualifies it to use the special revenue of bonds to fund additional redevelopment �
created by the tax increments of the overall activities within the amended New Housing
district. This area is bounded by Bush Avenue and Blighted Lands District. Thc proceeds of
on the north, Bun Street on the east, Tedesco the bond sale were used to fund redevelopment '
Street and Lafayette Road on the south and the efforts on the identified sites. None of these
railroad tracks on the west. This area is bond proceeds have been used to fund
commonly referred to as the "bluff area". activities in the Railroad Island project area �
These funds were not used on the Lincoln
In 1986, the New Housing and Blighted Lands School site for the townhome development;
District was reviewed to determine if the this project was financed with "excess �
original eighteen sites were to remain in the increment revenues."
District or if new sites should be added Since
the creation of the District, several of the sites Another staff effort in the Department of �
had been redeveloped according to the plan Planning and Economic Development (PED) is
and others were no longer identified for now in process to evaluate the New Housing
housing development based on other City and Blighted Lands District and to make any �
plans. In that year, several sites were removed changes in terms of sites and financing
and others were added to the District. The modifications that might be appropriate at this
Railroad Island site remained in the District time. The significance to Railroad Island is �
because redevelopment activities had occurred that its bluff area is still within the District and
on portions of the site, but had not been is eligible for funding for legally pernussible
completed as originally envisioned One of the redevelopment activities. Both Tax Increment �
sites which was added at the time was the funds and Tax Increment supported bond funds
Lincoln School Site, which is also in Railroad are available to be designated for this area.
Island. The site was a vacant school building �
which has since been redeveloped into However, the Railroad Island Small Area Plan
townhomes. could serve as the basis for further amendment
tc� the New Housing and Blighted Lands Tax �
In 1989, a financial analysis was conducted of Increment District. It is proposed that an
the New Housing and Blighted Lands District, amendment to the existing Redevelopment �
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� Plan be draf�ed and proposed for adopti n by competition for the tax increment funds will
the Ciry Council and Housing and I come from other parts of the City and for a
j Redevelopment Authority (HRA) whic would vatiety of purposes., With the decline in
extend the site area to include all of the 'I federal and state grant sources over the past ten
Railroad Island neighborhood, thus ng years, tax increment funds are one of the few
� certain tax increment funds available fo resources which remain available to local
implementation of study objectives. Th' use officials for influencing development within
of the actual tax increment funds produ d by their communities.
� the original district is restricted to the o ginal
project area Funds available from the nds BUDGETING STRATEGIE5 FOR
could be used in the bluff area and the I HOUSING, URBAN DESIGN AND
� expanded Redevelopment Plan area INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN EXPAN ION Pages that follow include a table which
� consolidates all of the housing, urban design,
As a separate part of this study, a forma I infrastructure, acquisitions and redevelopment
amendment to the New Housing and Bl hted project subsidies into an overall budget. This
� Lands Redevelopment Plan has been dr fted. table identifies the level of resources in each
If approved by the City Council, it wou phase of the plan which are needed for
' make the entire Railroad Island neigh hood implementation. It should be recognized that
eligible for the use of certain types of T each phase could be one yeaz in length or
Increment funds. This formal amend nt will several years in length depending upon the
� need to be reviewed by the District 5 Pl ing amount of funds available and the interest
Council, the Saint Paul School District, I which occurs after completion of the Railroad
Ramsey County and the Housmg and Island study. It should also be noted that some
� Redevelopment Authority prior to adop ion by activities will be going on in all phases at the
the Saint Paul City Council. same time.
The proposed amendment to the The Department of Planning and Economic
� Redevelopment Plan will describe the ilroad Development (PED) will continue to work
Island study objectives, document certa with neighborhood representatives and staff to
� housing conditions, identify vacant site for identify and capture the sources of funding
redevelopment, establish an overall fin cing which have been identified to support the
plan and idcntify uses for the tax incre nt activities propsced With a plan and
� funds. The financing plan of this study ill mazketing strategy available, funds will be put
serve as the basis for the tax increment to work to revitalize the housing stock in
financing plan. In addition to the tax i Railroad Island. Infrastructure and
� increment funds, other funding sources ill redevelopment subsidies are also needs which
also be identified and coordinated unde the have been identified by the study.
overall plan.
� FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Support from the Task Force members d
neighborhood organizations will be ve The Department of Planning and Economic
� important in the approval of the amend nt to Development (PED) will identify initial
the New Housing and Blighted Lands oject sources of funds to begin the task of
and Redevelopment Plan due to the fac that implementing this major redevelopment effort
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in Railroad Island Preliminary indications �
suggest that there is support for targeted
housing funds, funding for a community �
organizer and Tax Increment funds for
improvement efforts.
This Plan represents a comprehensive �
approach to improving the image and physical
characteristics of this historically significant �
neighborhood. The ultimate success of the
plan will be determined by the resources and
neighborhood support for the plan over an �
extended period of time.
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December 18, 1993 FINAL REPORT
RAILROAD ISLAND REDEVELOPMENT AREA
EXPANDED TAX INCREMENT AREA TAX INCREMENT
FINANCE DISTRICT BUDGET
ITEM ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, RELOCATION Phase I Phase 11 Phase III Phase IV Phase V TOTAL
Acquisition 137,540 777,860 365,355 1,460,755
Demolition 30,000 100,000 50,000 710�000
Relocation 60,000 330,000 140,000 530,000
Sub Total 227,540 1,207,860 555,355 2,700,755
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Street and Related Improvements 499,500 328,300 17,600 382,000 316,450 1,543,850
Garage Cluster (Two) 100,000 100,000
°� Front Yard Fencing 65,000 105,000 25,�0 20,000 50,000 265,000
Buffering North Industrial Area 185,000 185,000
Buffering South Industrial Area 100,000 100,000
North Payne Entry 70,000 T0,000
South Payne Entry 40,000 40,000
Burr Entry 140,000 140,000
Tedesco Entry 30,000 30,000
Payne and Bush Landscaping 30,000 30,000
Payne and Tedesco Garden 60,000 60,000
Pedestrian Connection on Burr 25,000 25,000 50,000
Traffic Control Devices 80,000 80,000
Payne & Minnehaha Entry 40,000 40,000
Payne Streetscapes 650,000 650�000
Edgerton Entry 40000
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Sub Total 909,500 1,353,300 67,600 502,000 551,450 3,383,850�
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PARK IMPROVEMENTS Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV Phase V TOTAL
Rivoli West Slope Area 140,000 140,000
Rivoli Ridge Improvements 157,000 157,000
Dump Site Improvements 145,000 145,000
Eileen Weida Park Modi�cations 30,000 30,000
Development of Pocket Parks 20,000 20,000 100,000 140,000
Acquisition for Pocket Parks 7,130 7,130 21,390 35,650
Swede Hollow Clean-Up 5,000 655,000 660,000
Tedesco Overlook and Access 100,000 100,000
Hopkins Overlook and Access 100,000 100,000
Park Maintenance 15,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 25,000 100�000
Sub Total 77,130 527,130 832,000 25,000 146,390 1,607,650
� HOUSING PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Neighbofiood Clean-Up 10,000
Site Preparation 50,000 50,000
Development Site Clean-Up 13,000 13,000
Housing Rehabilitation 615,000 810,000 410,�0 710,000 665,000 3,210,000
Multifamily Housing Initiatives 390,000 320,000 320,000 320,000 270,000 1,620,000
New Construction Infill 325,000 325,000 325,000 325,000 1,300,000
Consultant Services 10,000 12,000 15,000 37,000
Administration 15,000 17,500 19,000 21,500 22,000 95,000
Community Organizing 50,000 30,000 20,000 100�000
Apartment Owners' Association Start-Up 20,000 20,000
Sub Total 1,100,000 1,577,500 1,109,000 1,376,500 1,282,000 6,445,000
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COMMUNITY FOCUS AREA Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase N Phase V TOTAL
Acquisition 341,435 341 �435
Demolition 70,000 70,000
Relocation 180,000 180,000
Site Improvements 50,000 ' S0,000
Site Amenities 250,000 250,000
Development Subsidies 500,000 500,000
Sub Total 591,435 8�,000 0 0 0 1,391,435
DREWRY LANE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT COSTS
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Demolition 70,000 70,000
Relocation 230,000 230,000
�; Site Improvements 0
Site Amenities 300,�0 300,000
Development Subsidies 1 �800,000 1,800,000
Sub Total 0 0 0 634,075 2,100,0� 2,734,075
PAYNE AVENUE COMMERCIAI FACADE IMPROVEMENTS 200,000 200,000
ST. PAUL TENNIS CLUB FACADE IMPROVEMENTS
Landscaping 15,000 15,000
Facade Improvements 60,000 60,000
Sub Total 0 0 0 75,000 0 75,000
TOTAL 2,878,065 4,485,470 2,008�600 3,820,435 4�635,195 18,262,765 �
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FOOTNOTES: TAX INCREMENT BUDGET; EXPANDED AREA
1. PUBLIC IMP. COSTS DO NOT REFLECT 25°i6 CONTINGENCY
2. BASED ON PHASING PLAN DATED 12/15/93
3. COSTS BASED ON PRELIMINARY COST EST. DATED 9/15/93
4. HOUSING REHAB ESTIMATES BASED ON HOUSING PROGRAM
DRAFT #3: COSTS INCLUDE PUBLIC INVESTMENTS ONLY
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� increases in single female head of households,but has
Appendix more singles over 65 while singles under 65 are
relatively constant. Shared households are increasing
� The People in Railroad Island and the number of married couples with families is
(Demographics) decreasing, but family size is increasing. (�� -// �Q�
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� Certain statistics for 1990 Census data for Raily d Racial composition has changed from estimates of 92%
Island in a summary form has been provided by e White in 1980 to 82�Io in 1990, 0.1% Black in 1980 to
city. RRI is made up of two census tracts, 330 s uth of 5°Io in 1990, 3.5% American Indian in 1980 to 2.5% in
� Minnehaha which extends West to 3�E and 31 which 1990 and 0.1% Asian in 1980 to 7% in 1990. Other
extends North to Case and East to Arcade. The fore, races declined from appro�mately 4% to 2.7%. City
census data in 330 is skewed by the Union Gos 1 information indica.tes 65.6% White,7.9°Io Black, 3.7%
Mission across the Lafayette Boulevazd Bridge d data American Indian, 18.3% Asian and 4.5% other.
� on Railroad Island in 315 represents only about 3 of
tract 315. In addition, 315 is lumped with 309 f While per capita income for district 5 averages'77.3°Io
simplicity since they are more closely related for of those in St. Paul, RRI averages approximately 58%
� analysis. RRI is est�mated to represent approxi tely of St. Paul per capita incomes.
15°Io of309&315.
Average home values for owner occupied units is $
� With the construction of the specialized housing I t 49,800 to 54,000 which is a decrease of a roximatel
Union Gospel Mission, the Labor Plaza and the 'voli $ 4,000 to $ 5,000 since 1980. Median values for St y
Handicapped housing all since 1980, population Paul are $ 70,900 in 1990, down $ 10,800 since 1980.
changes and income changes in 330 do not truly eflect
� the character of the changes in RRI since 1980. ith Average sales price in the general area has been $
this preface, the following information is present to 51,874 over the past nine years with and average of $
be used with caution. 52,802 in 1992. Specifics for RRI are not available.
� Total Po�ulation 1�4 Average contract rents for renter occupied units is $
336 -$ 354 / month in 1990 which is an increase of
, $
St. Paul � 315& 309 3�Q 15 to $ 41 per month since 1980. Median contra.ct rents
� in St. Paul aze $ 389, up $ 31 since 1980.
270,230 25,750 6,038 1,260 1, 6
The percentage of owner occupied units in RRI is
� Total Pc�DUlation 1990 33,2°lo compared with 53.9% for St. Paul and 55.7°Io
for District 5. Since 1980, 21 new owner occupied
St. Paul I2i�� 315& 309 3�Q homes have been built and 117 new rental units have
� been buil�
272,235 26,696 6,172 1,876 2,
The number of persons per household is 2.68
gb Population ch nQe compared with city wide of 2.37 and 2.54 in District 5.
� � I�i�t� 315& 309 �Q St. Paul has 16.7°10 of the population below the
poverty level compared with 19.5% in District 5 and
� 0.7% 3.7°Io 2.2°10 48.9% 20 °10 Railroad Island is estimated at 33% to 42.8%. A lazge
change in the past 10 years in tract 330 results from the
Amount of Change 19R(1 t 1990 Union Gospel mission and the presence of 20 persons
� who were counted as homeless.
2,005 946 134 616
% of Housing Costs for Renters
The population under 18 (at approlcimately 33.3 %)
� has increased by 27% ( 180 persons}. This com es � Dist 5 315 & 309 3�Q RR� T st
with populations of 24.5°lo for St. Paul and 28. for
District 5. 28.4% 32.2% 34.2% 32.2% 32.5%
� The population over 65 (at approximately 11.5 ) has °lo of Housing Costs for Home wner�
increa�ged by 25% ( 58 persons}. This compare with S�.ul .�t� 315 & 309 3.�Q ��
populations of 13.7% for St� Paul and 12.4% fo
� District 5. 21.3% 22.2°Io 22.3% 25.5% 25.0%
Family make up in RRI parallels the city trends
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The population in RRI has become more diverse with �
people wrth lower incomes s�eking more affordable
housing. Values in RRI have declined less than in the
city as a whole. There remains a strong demand for
affordable rental and owner occupied housing in the �
neighborhood. Rentals have increased from new
construction (118 units) as well as some conversions.
Rental rates have kept pace with the ciry. RRI has �
affordable housing that is maintaining values as well as
t6e rest of the city. RRI residents spend a higher
portion of income on housing than the rest of the city. �
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ISLAND OR A PROPOSED IN THE PLAN
� I-1 Indus •
try B-3 Uses
� • Warehousing, wholesaling
• Research and testing
• Lumber and contractor's yards
� • Manufacturing from previously prepared
materials
• Television and radio towers*
� • Auto body and auto repair
• Rental storage facilities
PD Planned Development • All uses by specific plan
r R-4 One Family • One family homes
• Libraries, parks, schools, churches
,� • Family day care (10) and group family
day care (14)
• Group day care when located in a
nonresidential structure
r • Home occupations
• Bed and breakfasts w/ one guest room
� • Cemeteries*, convents. rectories,
• Colleges, universities*
• Community residential facilities* with six
I or fewer residents
• Public recreation facilities*
• Conversions of non-residential
� structures*
• Cluster developments*
• Carriage house apartments
� RT-1 Two Family • R-4 Uses
• Two family homes
� • Group homes
• Group day caze
• Fraternity and sorority houses*
• Community residential facilities with
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seven or more residents
• Bed and breakfast residences*
� RT-2 Townhouse • R-4 and RT-1 Uses
• Townhouses
• Three and four family dwellings
, *Conditional Uses - A Special ndition Use Permit must be granted by the Plannin
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RM-2 Multiple Family • R-4, RT-1, & RT-2 Uses �
• Apartment buildings, five stories or less
• Hospitals*, Nursing homes* �
• Retail service uses within mul6 family structures
to serve only residents of the building*
B-1 Local Business • Retail businesses such as grocery, bakery, �
hardware, florist '
• Personal services such as repair shops, beauty
shops, dance schools, barbers, cleaners
• Banks, post offices �
• Publicly owned buildings, utility buildings *
• Mixed commercial / residential uses
• Community Residential Facilities* �
B Community Business • B Uses
• Retail sales in a building
• Service businesses with a showroom or workshop �
such as contractor , baker, painter, appliance
repair
• Private halls and clubs
• Restaurants except drive-in or fast food �
restaurants
• Theaters, bars, health clubs
• Business and trade schools �
• auto service station*
• Indoor commercial recreation*
• Planned shopping center*
B-3 General Business • B-1 and B-2 Uses �
• Mortuaries
• finishing shops �
• Business sales and service such as parcel delivery
service
• Manufacturing of small precision hoods
• Hotels and motels �
• Printing and publishing firms
• Wholesaling (no outside storage)
• Hospitals �
• New and used car sales (outdoors)*
• Auto repair*
• Fast food and drive-in restaurants*
• Veterinarian clinics* �
• Greenhouses, nurseries*
• Car washes*
• Adult uses �
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PHASE 1 TARGET AREA
� Street Li ting Trees Paving Screening Ret. Walls
� Minnehaha S ,000.00 $11,000.00
eaumont S ,000.00 55,000.00 a39,000.00
� red S,000.00 a3,500.00 550,000.00 53,000.00
Tedesco S ,000.0o S12,000.00
� Bun � ,�o.00 $��,000.00 �,.SOO.�
Bradley $ ,000.00 �2,000.00 $7,500.00 55,000.00
Bedford S ,000.00 �2,000.00 $s,000.00
� Edgerton $ ,000.00 �4,000.00
SUB-TOTALS $2 ,000.00 $so,soo.00 $so,000.00 s15,000.00 $52,000.00
� TOTAL 5386 ,SOO.Oo
25% CONTINGENCY 596,625.00
� GRAND TOTAL $483,125.00
OTHER PHASE 1 ITEMS COST COMMENT
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Scattered front yard fencing in phase 1 $65 ,000.00
� target area
Install speed control device @ Fred and Ss,000.00 possibly a"children playing" sign
� Desoto with flasher
Community garden behind Merrick �250,000.0o Walls, lighting, furniture,
Comm. Ctr. landscaping
r Restoration of dump site By Public Works Department
Stop light at Burr and Tedesco & Signs $so,000.00
� at Burr and Fred and DeSoto and Fred
Eileen Weida Park Modifications 530,000.00
� Payne & Tedesco garden S6o,000.00
Entry at 7th & Payne �40,000.00
Entry at Payne & Bush S70,000.00
` Entry at Layfayette bridge S3o,000.00
Entry at Burr bridge 5140,000.00
� Entry at Minnehaha & Payne $40,000.00
Clean-up of Swede Hollow $s,000.00 Dumpsters, administrative expenses
� General neighborhood clean-up $10,000.0o Dumpsters, administrative expenses
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Minnehaha streetscape outside of phase 5113,000.0o Lighting, trees and screening
1 target area �
edestrian connection on Burr S25,000.0o walk, grading, landscaping
alignment between North and Tedesco
SUB-TOTAL 5963 ,000.0o r
25% CONTINGENCY �2ao,75o.00
TOTAL $1,203,750.00 �
PHASE 2 TARGET AREA �
Street Lighting Trees Paving Screening Ret. Walts
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t.Ida $11,000.00 $2,soo.00 $7,000.00
�vOli $16,000.00 $7,000.00 $93,600.00 �
Otsego 516,000.00 $3,600.00 $2,200.00
Desoto $31,000.00 $7,000.00 $13,000.00 �
BuSh 57,400.00 �3,OU0.00 521,000.00
Tedesco (Lafayette to Burr) $48,000.00 $18,000.00 �21,000.00 �
SUB-TOTALS 5129,400.00 541,100.00 $93,600.00 $42,000.00 $22,200.00
TOTAL $328,300.00 ,
25% CONTINGENCY �82,075.00
GRAND TOTAL Sa1o,�75.00
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OTHER PHASE 2 ITEMS COST COMMENTS �
Scattered front yard fencing in phase 2 target $los,000.00
area �
Two garage cluster in phase 2 target area S1oo,000.0o Six garage stalls and related
site work at 2 sites
Payne Ave. streetscape 5650 ,000.0o Lighting, trees, furniture, street r
realignment at North and at
Beaumont �
andscaping at northwest corner of Payne & 530,000.00
Bush
Rivoli west slope area S14o,o00.0o Clean-up, trail lighting �
landscaping
Dump site park improvements $145,000.0o picnic shelter, site furniture, ,
horseshoe courts, parking,
lighting, storm sewer,
landscaping �
Entry at Edgerton $40,000.00
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Hopkins St. overlook at Swede Hollow S1oo,o00.0o Overlook and stairway access
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Tedesco St. overlook at Swede Hollow $100,000.0o Overlook and stairway access
to Park
, SUB-TO AL $1,410,000.00
25% CONTINGE CY $352 ,500.00
� TO AL 1,762,500
� PHASE 3 TARGET AREA
Street ghting Trees Paving Screening Ret. Watis
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Prebble 1 11,000.00 $1,200.00 $5,400.00
� SUB-TOTALS 11,000.00 $1,200.00 $0.0o So.00 �5,aoo.o0
TOTAL $17,600.00
� 25% CONTINGENCY �a,aoo.00
GRAND TOTAL $22,000.00
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Scattered front yard fencing in phase 3 I S25,000.00
� target area
� Swede Hollow Park improvements $655 ,000.0o Tree pruning, Drewry Lane
access and overlook, trails,
picnic shelter, site furniture,
� creek improvements, lighting,
landscaping
SUB-TO AL $6go,000.00
, 25% CONTINGE CY $170,000.00
TO AL S85o,000.00
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Street Lightin Trees Paving Screening Ret. Walls
� orth $16,0 0.00 $�,000.00
Hopkins �1a,o o.00 $3,200.00
, etit 514,0 0.00 a3,200.00 a83,000.00
Kenny 511,0 0.00 $2,600.00 $26,000.00 �6,700.00
� Woodward $7,4 0.00 51,400.00 $37,000.00
Desoto $24,0 0.00 $5,300.00 $58,000.00
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SUB-TOTALS 5108,400.00 �27,700.00 �235,500.00 �10,400.00 a0.00 �
TOTAL S3s2,000.00
25% CONTINGENCY $95 ,500.00 �
GRAND TOTAL $477,s0o.00
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Scattered front yard fencing in phase 4 target �20,000.00 �
area
Buffering of south industrial area S1oo,o00.0o Fencing, berming, landscaping �
SUB-TOTAL $120,000.00
25% CONTINGENCY S3o,000.00
TOTAL $150,000.00 �
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Street Lighting Trees Paving Screening Ret. Walls
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Bush $38,000.00 $10,600.00 $6,800.00 �
�ey $20,000.00 $4,000.00 5104,800.00 $6,000.00
Bradley 513,500.00 a3,000.00 �79,000.00 58,250.00
Jessie 513,500.00 53,000.00 �6,000.00 ,
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SUB-TOTALS S85,000.00 $20,600.00 �1g3,8o0.00 $27,oso.00
TOTAL $316,450.00 �
25% CONTINGENCY 579,112.50
GRAND TOTAL $395,562.50 ,
OTHER PHASE 5 ITEMS COST COMMENTS ,
Scattered front yard fencing in phase 5 target SSO,000.00
area '
our pocket parks $l00,000.00 Site preparation, paths, site
furniture, landscaping
Four pocket parks in phase 1 target area $100,000.0o Site preparation, paths, site �
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Buffering of north industrial area 5185,000.0o Fencing, berming, landscaping
, SUB-T TAL 5435 ,000.00
25% CONTING NCY $log,�so.00
, T TAL S5a3,75o.00
THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST F R IMPROVEMENTS IDENTIFIED FOR
IMPLEMENTATION IN PHASES 1 HROUGH 5, INCLUDING THE 25%
� CONTINGENCY AMOUNT, IS $6,2 3,562.50.
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� tt is the irtt�errt ot tfiesa guidelines to aid the property own�r through the auc�eaafui repair or
_ Improvement of tfie property, and not o ly increaae the value of the property, but will a)ao benefrt ifia
� � cammunity by maintsining th• dlstinctfve eatuns of the neighbofiood. -
Theae guidelinea havs bsen davelo ed roaiderrts cf tha ara :
P by e, and other concamed indmdu8la,
who wieh to croate a mors poaitive imag of t�e �cammunity.
� . The �eaign guidelinsa wiil be used by Iatrict 5 Planning Council v�t�en reviowing a�pi(catlona for �
. finar�cisJ assiatance for improvemerrts, habiiit8iion, or n�w canstruction on properiY locatod within
the senrics area of Distiict � They will so be provided upon requeat to arty resfdent or property �
awn�r planning improvemerrts wrthin tt�e iatrict 5- Pa�me J Phel�n Aree. �
� The design guidelinea ere d'rvided irtt� four differerrt sectiona bo help make it easiar for property
owners to incarporsie their improveme plana with the recammended deaign guidelinea.
Section 1 cantaina rocamme�dsrrt�ona fo improvemerrta or repeira to tha grounds of the dwelling, its
� edfiected atructvrea, and general lendac ing. .
Section 2 carttaina recammendations for the repair or reatoration of the dwellinga exteriar
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' Ssc�on 3 doala wittt tfie �repair, reatorati n, and other typ�a of improvemerrta mad• to th• exterior ot :
, !h� dw�lling. _ - .
6eotion 4 oortt�ina nrchiteofvrnl deaign uidelinee for ths conotruction of new cfwellinga b�ing bui}t in
, nn eetabilahsd ana. . � :
J i Examploa ot how tfieae guidalinos can be applied �are attnchsd to th• back ot thia docum�nt,
� Irt addition to ths r000mmsnded deeign guidellnee, pinnn�d Improvemer�ta may nleo b nquirsd to .
comPfy wittt tt�• C}ty of 8t Paul Buildin Codea. tt will b� tha naportaibititY of th• ovm�ra� or tfieir
corttrnct�ors, to eocur al! _ nec�eanry ermite roquit�ed to p�rform nrry pinnned conetruction or
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• Retaining walla ahould be conatructed of materiala aimilar to thoae uaed ort ndJacerrt propectiea, ar `
wrthin the gQneral aree, peaign aeaiatanc4 ia sveil8ble through ESNDC ao thet w�Jle are correctty
: engineered to withstend the forcea a{�plied to them. Meaonry structvres are preferred becaLas of
: ttieir dursbility and !ow maintenanca. VYood timbere and looae atcne msy be uaed for low walla if tha �
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. Exterior atepa ere to bs canatruct�d ot aui�able materiala that are aa closs to ths original mafieriala �
Snd deaign as poaaibia. Step ris�rs and atair threBds shall meet minimum building coda requiremertts. �
Hnndraila are roquired if the �ota! of the atairo ia over 3 feet �
FENCES - '
Fencaa and railinga- ahould be of a design that camplemerrts the architecture of the dwelling. Chsin
llnk fencing ia not rr�cammended for front yerds. �
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Lawna roquiring to� rohnbili�ort ehouid have a minimum tapaoil baae of 3 inchea or moro. 1f tt�e
lawn ia to ba re-a0eded, a auitable ased for tfie location ahould be uaed. Sod ia not necasaery, but it ia
highty rocammended for ateep alopea. Rehab ahali be don� in n manner tt�at da�a not irrterfsro witfi �
adjacerrt property. � �
- Platriing� nuch as treea, ahrubs, and flowers ahould be done in auch a manner that they do not �
interiere with the adjacertt propertY, Your (oca! Esat S(de / Esat Metro nurseriee are the beat sourcas
of irtformertion for plarrta wfiich ere hardy enough for our �nneaota climate. A planting guide Ia '
availabla from ESNDC.
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, Porchea wfiich are appropriste to tfie uilding's architecture ahould be rotained. Similar materiels
ehould be uaed to repair or replaca d riorated architectural featurea euch ae camicas, bracketa,
' railinga, posta, and ateps. _
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E�sting window openinga ahouid bs 'ned wt�enaver �oaaibi�. Roplacamertt windowa ahouid bs of �
, a aty{e tfiat ie: a{�propriats to the cfwelli '� architecturo. Enlerging or roducing: windor�r openinga ia :
diacouraged. �New windo�r openings recammended on�► ifi they do not a}ter ths e�dating windora -
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DOORS . _
� Eri�dn door o�nin s ahauld b• rotai I o •' sa
g p g d ra�enever poaa�bl�. If an ong�nal do r op rnng h besn
� cavered or modfied, the opening sho Id be re�med to as cfose ta its original cartfiguration ea
poaaible., Enlarging or reducing exiatin door apenings is disca�ra.ged. New repiacament doora
_ ahould camplemerrt the atyfe of the dweli g. Dead bolt locfcs are highty recammended.
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� Deteriorated siding materinl ahould be I lacad wi�t a metsrie! that cloaely reaembisa the a�penrance
of the original aiding, or a matsrial that ia appropriafs for ths architectural deaign of the dwelling. New ._
� aiding rvt�ich cavera up or daatroYa eign' catrt erchitecturnl featuroa is diacouraged.
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Similar materiele should be u8ed to re laca dsteriorated or misaing archi�ectural teetvrea auch ea �
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New or replacement gcrltera aho�ld fol(o the linea of ttts building and ahould not reault in tt�s romovel =
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' —' moro leyero of ahingl�a ahould havs th eao�ng ahinglee romoved befon roaurfacing. Roofa ahould :
b• rsaurfacsd witti mstsrials that cloa� match th• atyfs ot th• original rooflng. Ad�quets ven�la�on
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Origind maaortry nnd moitar nhould b• retninod wfi�n�ver poaaible Slmilar:materinla ahould b� ua�d
to repair or ropinr.s daterioraimd maaot�ry. Masortry that ia nat moarrt to be pairtted, ahauld not bs
pairttsd h ia rocammonded that maaonry that haa beert pairrted ahal! havs the paint romoved from ths `
m8aonry by th• gorttisat m�thod poaeibfe; ar�d roa�bored to i�s original candi�an.
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Areea to be painted or stained should be done rri�th a auitabia exterior Istex or oil-beaed pairtt or ,
aiain. E�ating looa� or paeling pairrt ahould bo removed ta provide a ee�uro aurfacs to iafiich the new
pairtt can adhero. Cofor is tho choica of tfie or�ner, but it ie racamm�nded thsi the calor choics la ona �
that wiil camplemsrrt the daaign and the chara�ter of th� dwolUng. Dar�cer calora can hids tho hstr�na
of a building, r+rfieresa lightar earth•tonea can help highlight th• archi�c�.�re of th• dwelling. _
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3 , � Drtrrioratsd garag�a ahauld bo repaired wfien�var poaaibla. N�w aiding ahauld bo aimilar in
a�p�arancs ta �fia primary atruc�urs, so that tt�a garagv will campiemortt the rim�in building. A1t�rationa
to an e�dating garege ahould be compatible wiitt tfi• styie of the main building. Bedly detarioreted �
qaragea ahould be demoli�h�d and ifie .materia3a removed form the prop�rty. If the garage
alabffoundetion ia eound, i�t ehauld remain to provids off-atr�eet peu tor the dwellinga occvQanta. A
gera9e sleb�9`oundeti�on tfiat ia in good condition may also aerve sa a foundastion for a new garage. ,
HOUSE NUMBEAING � �
Houa• rtumbera ahould be Iarge anough, and be posted in auch a poai�on, aa to be plain�j viaible and
!*gibl� from ifis atnrt fronting and tt�e a!)ey bacldng tha propertgr, ln moat caasa 6" numb�ra will me�t i
tfiia recammendetion. K ia also recammended thst the cafor of the numbera be a contr�aating calar
. from tfie bacltground on rvfiicft they are poated.
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Storm windovra end dooro inetallod on the dw�llln ahould b• aimiiar in doei n and calor of tfi• ,
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Wh�nsv�r poaaibl�, ariginel plaater ait uld b• npaired in e wot�ortanahip matm�r. The ua• of wal)
' paneiing and csiling tife to hids daterio d pieater ie diacoureged. If the original piaster cnnnat be
' npaind or cavorod bY a tt�in l8ya� of eat�r or ahsotrocl�. i� ia rocamm�nd:d lfiat tho ald plaat�r b•
nmov�d and repincsd with new pleat�r r ahoetroc�c
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and sub-�oorinq ahould be romoved an replacad wTth aui3abls matsriala. Sheet or tile Roor cavering
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OriginaJ trim, moulding� buitt-�n cabin , or other examploa of abl(ed crafbmanahip ahould ba
� retainad. S(milar materiats ehould be aed to replaca misaing or det�riorated miiha►ork Whenever
paasibla, miltwar�c that hae baen pai d ahauld be roatared ta it9 original candi�on. Loasa and
- peeiing paint on aw-fa.csa to be repai d shouid be removed do�n ta a stable aurfacs befare new
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E�dating door op�mng� and archar�.rys hould ba retained. Original openings w�ich msy have been
� cloaed or n}terod ahould be rstLmed thoir originnl cocTfigurnticn ifi poaeibls. Conatructio�t of ne�r
paaaa�ewaYa or enlar�ement of exiati openinga ma�t hsrm the atruct�ual integri�ty of the dw�lling
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� Unasfa utilitiaa tt�et ae an immediate �
po reet ta the hea?th and aafety of a build�nga ocavpants should
� b• carrected immediatefy. AJI repaira r improvemertts to utilitiea within the dwelling ahall be in
camplisncs with tfi• cutrsrrt City ot Si P I Building Cadea.
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FiRE PROTECTION
� tt ia rocammended thst a!I dwellinga eve a hard-wired (preferrec� or battery op�ra�bd amoke
, ' datactor inatall�d outaide of ALL bodro nrona. fimoks dstectota in mutti-famify;dwellinga �hall meet
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-, The deaign of the new dwelling ahould be of n character and quality that maitrrt�na the diatinguiehin �
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fe�turea of the neighbor in which the dwelling ia ta ba located Newr canstrucfiort should c�nfann to
the meaaing cf adjacertt buildinga; reepecting ths height� volums, acale, end linea ofthoa• dwslGnga. �
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_ le� siding vrider tfian 6" is discauraged,. sa is vertical. siding. Msterials imitating other nah�raJ materiel8 �
sre also diacauraged. V�dindow and door siyies and arrangemerrts ahould be similar in appearanca to
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Th• firnahed arte ahsll be graded to carry rairnveter run-ot� to tho front and reer of the dwelling wt�en
= poaaible. Eroaion cantral ahould be provided during canstruction to prevertt sodimarrt from entering
neighboring property and the �tonn aewer syatem. Landaca�a plantinga (trees, ahruba, etc.) are i
_ rocammanded in bottt tt�e front artd the rear of the c�r,reiling. Plarttings should be done in auch a
mar;ner thet they do not irrberfero wittt the adjacerrt proparty. V�Ialla, fences, railing�, end cther �
_ outdoor struct�res should campiimerrt the architec�.ire of the primary building. �
GAF�AG�S � �
Lota having eJley acaesa ahould have the garagea (ocated in the rear of the property. Unattached
garagea should not oc��py more than 4Q�, of tfis rear )oL Gerages ahould be campatible in atyle and �
- materiatn tn the primaty dweilfng. Aoof haight ahould not exceed tha heigtrt of adJacant gara.gea. �
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Parfdng ahould be provided either irt a garage of in the rear lot area of the dwelling� at a rats of 1 7 j2 . '
: par�dng apacea per dwelling unit tt ie recammended tt�st outdoor paridng areas be hard aurfacad. r
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PART 2: ; S�NGLE FAMII.Y INFORMATION BY QUADRANT '
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HOUSING COMPONENT UN[T5 BY PHASE �
PHAS� 1 PNASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 PHASE 5 T+OTALS
Single.rFamily RehabiGtation 16 31 7 26 26 106
Lease-PurChase � 0 0 1 0 2
,. .. . S;�le Family AtiqJDem. . . . , • 1 2 . 0 1 � 4 . . .. .
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Removal of Seoond House p � 1 � • 1 �.�
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Density Reduction � 2 2 2 2 9
Rental Rehab�7ih.�Uon � 4- 2 2 3 1 12
Rental Facade� P�oc�cara 6 6 . 6 6 S 30
Muld-Famt'!y Aoq.lDer[t. . 1 1 1 � � 5
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. i�fill New Consi�uction 4 5 5 3 5 2�
TOTAI�S: _. . . .... .._. . , . , . , , 35 �g ' 28 � 49 • 46 • . 211 . , . . .
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HOUSING COMPONENT EXPENDITURES BY PHASE
PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 PHASE 5 TOTALS
Single Family Rehabilitation $300,000 $450,000 $150,000 $350,000 �450,000 �1 �700,000
Lease-Purchase $75,000 $0 $0 $75,000 �0 �150�000
Single Family Aoq./Dem. $75,000 $150,000 $0 $75,000 � � � � �� $0 $300,000
-- $0 $0 $50,000 $0 $50,000 $100,000
Duplex Conversion $90,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $90,000 �360,000
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Rental Rehabilitation $200,000 $100,000 $100,000 $150,000 $50�000 5600,000
Rental Facade Program $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 a300,000
Muiti-Family Acq./Dem. $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $500,000
Apartment Owner's Assoc. $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,000
Move and Rehabilitate Houses $75,000 $150,OOQ $150,000 $150,000 $75,000 $600,000
Infill New Construction $0 $325,000 $325,000 $325,000 $325,000 �1,300,000 �
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HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM MIX - UNITS (AIQ - Singie Family
SUBSTANTIAL HOME EXTERIOR EXTERIOR REHABILITATED TOTAL %
LOCATION REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENT LOANS GRANTS UNITS UNITS ADDRESSED
1 SOUTH QUAD 1�1 2 4 4 2 12 20 60
2 SOUTH QUAD �2 2 ` 3 5 4 14 27 52
3 WEST QUAD #1 3 5 5 5 18 49 37�/
4 WEST QUAD #2 2 4 3 4 13 25 52
5 CENT. QUAD #1 4 6 3 3 16 44 36
6 CENT. QUAD #2 3 5 2 4 14 38 37
7 EAST QUAD #1 2 2 2 1 7 16 44
8 EAST QUAD #2 3 4 2 3 '''"1'2 ' 28 43
� TOTAL(S) 21 33 26 26 106 247 43
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SUBSTANTIAL HOME EXTERIOR EXTERIOR TOTAL TOTAL AVE. EXPEND.
LOCATION REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENT LOANS GRANTS EXPENDITURES UNITS PER UNIT
1 SOUTH QUAD #1 $75,000 $60,000 $30,000 $15,000 $180,000 12 �15,000
2 SOUTH QUA� #2 $75,000 $45,000 $37,500 $30,000 $187,500 14 $13,393
3 WEST QUAD #1 $112,500 $75,000 $37,500 $37,500 $262,500 18 $14,583
4 WEST QUAD #2 $75,000 $60,000 $22,500 $30,000 $187,500 13 $14,423
5 CENT. QUAD #1 $150,000 $90,000 $22,500 $22,500 $285,000 16 $17,813
6 CENT. QUAD #2 $112,500 $75,000 $15,000 $30,000 $232,500 14 $16,607
7 EAST QUAD #1 $75,000 $30,000 $15,000 $7,500 $127,500 7 $18,214
8 EAST QUAD #2 $112,500 $60,000 $15,000 $22,500 $210,000 12 $17,500
TOTAL(S) $787,500 $495,000 $195,000 $195,000 $1,672,500 106 $15,778
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HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM MIX - UNITS (Public $'S) - Single Family
SUBSTANTIAL HOME EXTERIOR EXTERIOR REHABILITATED TOTAL °y6
LOCATION REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENT LOANS GRANTS UNITS UNITS ADDRESSED
1 SOUTH QUAD l�1 2 3 3 2 10 20 50�/
2 SOUTH CIUAD #2 2 2 4 4 12 27 44°�
3 WEST CZUAD #1 2 4 4 4 14 49 29°/
4 WEST GlUAD #2 2 3 3 3 11 25 44�/
5 CENT. QUAD #1 3 5 2 2 � 2 44 2�°�
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7 EAST C2UAD #1 2 2 1 �
8 EAST (�UAD #2 2 3 2 2 9 28 329�
�o TOTAL(S) 17 26 21 21 85 247 349�
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SUBSTANTIAL HOME EXTERIOR EXTERIOR TOTAL TOTAL AVE. EXPEND.
LOCATION REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENT LOANS GRANTS EXPENDITURES UNITS PER UNIT
1 SOUTH QUAD �1 $75,000 $45,000 $22,500 $15,000 $157,500 10 $15,750
� 2 SOUTH QUAD #2 $�5,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $165,000 12 513,750
� 3 WEST G1UAD #1 $75,000 $60,000 $30,000 $30,000 $195,000 14 �13,929
4 WEST QUAD #2 $75,000 $45,000 $22,500 $22,500 $165,000 11 $15,000
5 CENT. QUAD #1 $112,500 $75,000 $15,000 $15,000 $217,500 12 $18,125
6 CENT. QUAD #2 $75,000 $60,000 $15,000 $22,500 $172,500 11 $15,682
7 EAST QUAD �1 $75,000 $30,000 $7,500 $7,500 $120,000 6 $20,000
8 EAST QUAD #2 $75,000 $45,000 $15,000 $15,000 $150,000 9 $16,667 �
TOTAL(S) $637,500 $390,000 $157,500 $157,500 $1,342,500 85 $15,794 �
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HOUSING REHA�ILITATICS�N PROGRAM MIX = UNITS (Private $'S) - Single Family
SUBSTANTfAL HOME EXTERIOR EXTERIOR REHABILITATED TOTAL 9�0
LOCATION REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENT LOANS GRANTS UNITS UNITS ADDRESSED
1 SOUTH QUAD #1 0 1 1 0 ' 2 20 109�
., , 2 SOUTH QUAD 1�2 0 1 1 0 2 . 27 79�
3 WEST QUAD #1 1 1 1 1 4 49 89�
4 WEST QUAD #2 0 1 0 1 2 25 8
5 CENT. QUAD #1 1 1 1 1 4 44 9
6 CENT. QUAD #2 1 1 0 1 3 38 89�
7 EAST QUAD #1 0 0 1 0 1 16 6�Y
8 EAST QUAD #2 1 1 0 1 3 28 11
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• � ~ SUBSTANTIAL HOME EXTERIOR EXTERIOR TOTAL TOTAI AVE. EXPEND.
LOCATION REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT , LOANS GRANTS EXPENDITURES UNITS PER UNIT
1 SOUTH QUAD #1 $0 $15,000 $7,500 $0 522,500 2 $11,250
2 SOUTH (1UAD #2 $0 $15,000 $7,500 $0 $22,500 2 $11,250
3 WEST QUAD #1 $37,500 $15,000 $7,500 $7,500 $67,500 4 $16,875
4 WEST QUAD #2 $0 $15,000 $0 $7,500 $22,500 2 $11,250
5 CENT. QUAD #1 $37,500 $15,000 $7,500 $7,500 $67,500 4 $16,875
6 CENT. QUAD A�2 $37,500 $15,000 $0 $7,500 $60,000 3 $20,000
7 EAST QUAD #1 �0 $0 $7,500 $0 $7,500 1 $7,500
8 EAST QUAD #2 $37,500 $15,000 $0 $7,500 �60,000 3 $20,000
TOTAL(S) $150,000 $105,000 $37,500 $37,500 $330,000 21 �15,714
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PROPOSED HOUSING PROGRAM - D #3
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SINGLE FAMILY:
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' - Target: 4's & 5's :
Number: I11
= Participation Rate• � 15% �
Number of Units: � 17 =
' Ave. Cost Per Uni : �37,500 _
Public Investment:' $650,000
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Home Improvement Loa � s:
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� Number: ; 86
� Participation Ra : 30%
- Number of Unit 26
1 Ave. Cost Per U it: $15,000
Public Investme : $400,000 -
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' Target: 2's - 5's
Number: 207 ,
, Participation Rate: 10%
Number of Units: 21
Ave. Cost Per Unit: 57,500 �
Public Investment: S 160,000
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Exterior Fix-up Grants: ,
Target: 2's-5's '
Number: 207 =
Participation Rate: 20%
Number of Units: 21 _ '
Ave. Cost Per Unit: $7,500
Public Investment: $160,000 -
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Lease/Purchase Prngram:
Target: ArchitecturalOpportunity - '
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Participation Rate: 100% '
Number of Units: 2
_ Ave. Cost Per Unit: $75,000
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Number: 3
. Participation Rate: � 100%
' , Number of Units: ! 3 =
Ave. Cost Per Unit I 575,000
Public Investment: j $225,000
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' Target: Second Houses � �
Number: 4
Participation Rate I 100%
' Number of Units: I 2
Ave. Cost Per Uni : $50,000
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Number: 106
Participation Rat : 10%
' Number of Units: 10 (Duplexe Structures)
Ave. Cost Per U t: $30,000
' Public Investmen $300,000
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Number: 83 '
PaRicipation Rate: 10%
Number of Units: 8
Ave. Cost Per Unit: $30,000 '
Public Investment:= 5240,000 •
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Number: 517 -
Participation Rate: 2% - ,
Number of Units: 10
Ave. Cost Per Unit: $50,000
Public Investment: $500,000 '
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Number: 517 -
Participation Rate: 5% t
Number of Units: 25 '
Ave. Cost Per Unit: $10,000
Public Investment: $250,000 ,
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