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2011-02-14 CPC Packet
THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA CITY OF STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF MEETING MONDAY, February 14, 2011 The City of Stillwater Planning Commission will meet on Monday, February 14, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Stillwater City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street. City of Stillwater Planning Commission regular meetings are held at 7 p.m on the second Monday of each month. All City Planning Commission meetings are open to the public. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF January 10, 2011 MINUTES 3. OPEN FORUM The Open Forum is a portion of the Commission meeting to address subjects which are not a part of the meeting agenda. The Commission may reply at the time of the statement or may give direction to staff regarding investigation of the concerns expressed. Out of respect for others in attendance, please limit your comments to 5 minutes or less 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS. The Chairperson opens the hearing and will ask city staff to provide background on the proposed item. The Chairperson will ask for comments from the applicant, after which the Chairperson will then ask if there is anyone else who wishes to comment. Members of the public who wish to speak will be given 5 minutes and will be requested to step forward to the podium and must state their name and address. At the conclusion of all public testimony the Commission will close the public hearing and will deliberate and take action on the proposed item. 4.01 Case No. 2011-02. A resubdivision of one lot into two lots located at 1801 Market Drive in the BP-C, Business Park Commercial District. Craig Johnson, applicant. 4.02 Case No. 2011-03. A Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and Zoning Map Amendment and a Special Use Permit for the properties located at 1754 and 1650 Washington Avenue in the BP -I, Business Park Industrial District. Robert Kaufman and Roger Nelson, applicants, 5. OTHER BUSINESS 5.01 Annual review of Special Use Permit for Linder's Flower Mart and CUB Foods. 5.02 Update on various projects. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800 WEBSITE: www.ci.stillwater.mn.ns CITY OF STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION January 10, 2011 Vice Chair Dahlquist called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Present: Aron Buchanan, Mike Dahlquist, Eric Hansen, Mike Kocon, Ann Seiss, Scott Spisak, and Charles Wolden Staff present: Community Development Director Turnblad Absent: Matt Gallick and John Malsam Election of officers Mr. Kocon moved to nominate Mr. Dahlquist to serve as chair for the coming year. No other nominations were received. Mr. Dahlquist was elected by unanimous vote. Mr. Kocon moved to nominate Mr. Spisak to serve as vice chair for the coming year. No other nominations were received. Mr. Spisak was elected by unanimous vote. Approval of minutes Mr. Spisak moved to approve the minutes of Dec. 13, 2010. Mr. Kocon seconded the motion; motion passed by unanimous vote. OPEN FORUM No comments were received. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. 2011-01 A special use permit request for a 15,480 square -foot, single -story office and professional building located at 2900 Curve Crest Blvd. in the CRD, Campus Research and Development District. Daniel Regan, applicant. Mr. Turnblad reviewed the request and staff findings. Mr. Spisak referred to the condition regarding the provision of four handicapped parking spaces and noted that one of the four must be van -accessible. Mr. Spisak asked whether the dirt stockpile on the second building pad would remain on site or be removed. Ms. Seiss questioned whether there is already sufficient office space in Stillwater, speaking of the current vacant office space. Mr. Wolden asked whether there would be sufficient parking for phase 2 construction. Dan Regan, Airlake Development, explained the phasing of parking and stated there would be sufficient parking for each phase. He spoke briefly about his company, noting that the company's business plan is to own real estate for the long-term, unlike other companies that build a property and then sell it off. He also reviewed the details of the proposed building and use. He said that more than half of the building is already leased to Health East as a primary care clinic and said the remainder of the building is being leased for other medical office use. Mr. Dahlquist opened the public hearing. Dr. Allan Downey, 2950 Curve Crest Blvd., said generally he is in support of the proposal. However, he said the orientation of the building and parking lot is not in keeping with the spirit of the private covenants within the Bradshaw Addition. He pointed out that the adjacent facility, Associated Eye Care, was required by the private covenants to reorient its building and parking, and said he believes this applicant should be required to do the same. Jim Bradshaw, 1310 Hillcrest Drive, spoke of the design principles and efforts made in developing the master plan for the Bradshaw Addition. He said preservation of natural resources was very important, as was minimizing the impact of the development on the residential properties to the north. As a result, he said, a trail was developed between the CITY OF STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION January 10, 2011 neighboring residential properties and the building sites and a commitment made to keep buildings as far to the south as possible. Mr. Bradshaw stated that because the Airlake Development lot is the largest of the three lots in Block 2, the most efficient use of the site resulted in orienting the buildings and parking as proposed. However, he said he thought the orientation still honors the attempt to provide distance from the neighbors. No other comments were received, and the hearing was closed. Mr. Regan briefly discussed the orientation of the building and parking. He said the building will present a well -finished face to the Highway 36 corridor and still keep the building as far to the south as practical. He noted that parking is both of the side and the rear of the building. Mr. Regan also pointed out that the covenants are private agreements and not enforced by the City. Mr. Kocon asked Mr. Turnblad if private covenants are enforced by the City. Mr. Turnblad responded that the City does not enforce covenants but does recognize their existence, which is why the plans were received by the adjacent Homeowners' Association for comment. Mr. Turnblad stated the Homeowners' Association found the proposal to be acceptable. Mr. Spisak asked Mr. Regan if he was comfortable with a condition that the soil stockpile be removed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy; Mr. Regan responded in the affirmative. Mr. Spisak moved to approve the request with the conditions included in the staff report, amending Condition J to specific that one of the handicapped parking spaces must be van -accessible, and with the additional condition (P) that excess soils be removed prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. Mr. Kocon seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Discussion about tent and vendor sales draft ordinance — Mr. Turnblad noted that the Planning Commission has been discussing the issue of special permits for outdoor seasonal sales for a number of years. He said at the direction of the Commission, staff developed a draft ordinance that would require application for and issuance of an annual permit for seasonal sales, rather than a special use permit. He said staff would draft proposed regulations for vending carts for discussion at the next meeting. Ms. Seiss asked whether Christmas tree sales should be included under the proposed regulations. Mr. Turnblad noted that if the sale is on public property, that would require approval by the City Council and Parks Commission. However, he agreed, that Christmas tree sales might be proposed for a private commercial space, so it would make sense to include those sales in this ordinance. Mr. Dahlquist asked whether a banner would be considered as one of the three signs allowable for such operations. Mr. Turnblad said it is the intent to consider a banner as part of the total signage; Mr. Dahlquist suggested that the language be revised to make that intent clear. • Mr. Spisak asked when the solar panel ordinance would be brought back to the Commission. Mr. Turnblad said that would occur at the next meeting. • Mr. Dahlquist asked about training opportunities for new Commission members. Mr. Turnblad said staff has already had an orientation session with the new members. He also noted that Government Training Service offers a number of workshops each year; he said information about those opportunities would be included in the Commission agenda packet as soon as it is received. Meeting was adjourned on a motion by Mr. Wolden, second by Mr. Hansen. 2 DATE: February 9, 2011 APPLICANT: SUPERVALU Holdings, Inc. REQUEST: Resubdivision LOCATION: 1801 Market Drive ZONING: BP-C, Business Park -Commercial COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: C, Commercial PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: February 9, 2011 REVIEWERS: Community Development Director PREPARED BY: Michel Pogge, City Plannerll CASE NO.: 11-02 BACKGROUND SUPERVALU Holdings, Inc. is requesting approval of a final plat that resubdivides the existing Cub Foods property at 1801 Market Drive into two lots. Their goal is to split off and place the exiting Cub Foods gas station on a separate lot from the main Cub Foods store. The property being resubdivided is Lot 3, Block 1, Stillwater Marketplace. The gas station, store, parking lot layout, and access to the site will remain unchanged. The new lot for the gas station will have legal access to public streets via easements they will convey to the Lot 2 as part of this process. The subject property is zoned BP-C, Business Park -Commercial. SPECIFIC REQUEST SUPERVALU Holdings, Inc. has made application for approval of a resubdivision recreating two lots where one now exists. SUPERVALU Holdings, Inc February 9, 2011 Page 2 EVALUATION OF REQUEST RESUBDIVISION City Code Section 32-1, Subd. 4(2) refers to a process whereby a new lot is being created from already platted lots as a "resubdivision". Any time two parcels are created out of one parcel of land, the request is required to be reviewed by the Planning Commission with final approval by the City Council. The required and proposed minimum dimensional standards for the resubdivided properties are summarized below. Lot1 Lot2 Lot size proposed 10.06 acres 1.09 acres Lot size required 0.5 acres 0.5 acres The proposed lots satisfy all dimensional requirements. LOT COVERAGE As previously noted, no physical changes to this property is proposed as part of this resubdivision. Generally, properties within the BP-C are permitted a maximum of 40% of impervious coverage; however, this site was developed as part of the Stillwater Market Place PUD. As part of the PUD, the overall lot coverage was set during the initial development review process. Since the current lot coverage was approved as part of the PUD it is permitted to remain as is. ti SUPERVALU Holdings, Inc February 9, 2011 Page 3 ALTERNATIVES The Planning Commission has several alternatives. A. Approval. If the proposed lot resubdivision is found to be acceptable to the Planning Commission, it could recommend that the City Council approve the resubdivision to be known as Stillwater Marketplace 5th Addition, subject to the following conditions: 1. Final easement documents for access to Lot 2, Stillwater Marketplace 5th Addition shall be approved by the City Attorney prior to the release of the final plat. The easement for access to Lot 2, Stillwater Marketplace 5th Addition shall be recorded at the same time as the Stillwater Marketplace 5th Addition final plat. B. Denial If the Planning Commission finds that the resubdivision is not advisable, it could recommend denial of the resubdivision. With a denial, the basis of the action should be given. 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E 0 0 M 0) 1 ater THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA PLANNING REPORT DATE: APPLICANT: Robert Kaufman and Roger Nelson (landowners) LOCATION: 1650 and 1754 Washington Avenue ZONING: BP -I, Business Park - Industrial GUIDING: Industrial February 10, 2011 CASE NO.: 2011-03 REQUEST: 1) Amend Comp Plan Land Use Map from Industrial to Commercial 2) Rezone from BP -I to BP-C (Business Park Industrial to Commercial) 3) Special Use Permit at 1650 Washington Ave for "Rec. Establishment" PUBLIC HEARING: February 14, 2011 REPORT AUTHOR: Bill Turnblad, Community Development Director BACKGROUND Robert Kaufman would like to purchase the former (and now vacant) Pro -Build property at 1650 Washington Avenue and convert it to a hockey training facility to be known as The Sportsplex. The large rear portion of the structure would include an indoor studio hockey rink, a goalie training area, skating treadmill room, locker rooms, and open sports training areas. The current office area at the front of the building would be remodeled to serve as a 3,500 square foot retail space to be known as Dari s Sport Shop, a concession/lounge area with restrooms, and business offices. An observation mezzanine is planned for some time in the future. However, since the property is zoned BP -I, Business Park Industrial, the proposed "Recreational Establishment"l is not permitted. Therefore, Mr. Kaufman would like the 1 By definition found in City Code Ch 31, Sec 31-325, footnote 7, a recreational establishment includes: armories, assembly halls, bowling alleys, dance halls, pool and billiard parlors, skating rinks and other social, sport or recreational centers operated as a business. Kaufman — Nelson Case Page 2 of 11 property rezoned to BP-C, Business Park Commercial, which would allow the use by Special Use Permit. In order to allow the property to be zoned commercially, he has also asked for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the future land use map classification for the property from industrial to commercial. Finally, since singling out one piece of property in a mid -block location is to be avoided as a spot zoning, the property owner to the south of the subject property, Mr. Roger Nelson, has joined into the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning request so that a more substantial area would be rezoned. SPECIFIC REQUEST In order to accommodate the recreational establishment, a request has been submitted for City approval of: 1. An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map that would change the guided use of the properties from Industrial to Commercial; 2. An amendment to the Zoning Map that would rezone the properties from BP -I, Business Park Industrial, to BP-C, Business Park Commercial; and 3. A Special Use Permit for a Recreational Establishment to be located at 1650 Washington Ave. EVALUATION OF REQUEST 1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment To enable the requested rezoning, the Comp Plan's Future Land Use map would have to be changed to guide the use of the properties commercially. The City Code establishes a process for approval of such amendments, but does not provide review criteria. They are left to the discretion of the City. Things to consider: Does the proposed change from industrial to commercial make practical sense? Would it reflect the current land use pattern? Would the change encourage redevelopment or reuse of properties in a manner that fits the area and supports the community as a whole? An early goal for the West Business Park was to have distinct areas for manufacturing, professional offices, and retail businesses. Consequently three different geographical areas were guided for their respective uses, and zoned accordingly. To a certain extent the goal was realized for a short while. In the early 1990s for example, the industrially guided and zoned area was home to a number of manufacturing businesses. As tax laws in other States put Minnesota businesses at an economic disadvantage, and as cheaper labor in other countries wooed manufacturing away from Minnesota (and Stillwater), the number of manufacturing businesses and jobs declined. Kaufman — Nelson Case Page 3 of 11 Many non -manufacturing businesses began to occupy the vacated industrial buildings. The result of this metamorphosis is that most of the industrially zoned properties no longer have manufacturing uses. The attached Existing Land Use Map shows this situation. The requested amendment to a commercial guiding recognizes the land use change away from manufacturing in the West Business Park. Moreover, the change is a reflection of national and statewide trends. Therefore, it is not likely to be reversed even if the City were to decide it wanted to invest considerable resources into recruiting manufacturing businesses. The proposed commercial hockey training facility and sports shop also makes some sense being located next to the City's recreation center. Though there is considerable angst over the potential loss of ice rentals and revenue from support services such as skate sharpening, concession sales etc., much of what is offered at The Sportsplex is not offered at the City facility and vice versa. Perhaps the concentration of similar uses may work symbiotically for the good of both recreation facilities and the community as a whole. 2. Rezoning Rezoning a property is allowed2 at the discretion of the City Council after being reviewed by the Planning Commission, as long as the requested rezoning is: 1) Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and any adopted area plans; and 2) Compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Comp Plan Consistency Assuming the requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved by the City Council, the request for a rezoning from BP -I to BP-C would then be consistent. The CBD, BP-C and BP-0 zoning districts are all consistent with the commercial land use classification3. Neighborhood Compatibility Land uses and zoning classifications in the immediate area include: • To the north - apartment building; zoned RCH, High Density Residential. • To the west - public recreation facility; zoned BP -I, Business Park Industrial. Note: this property is slated to be rezoned to PROS, Park, Recreation & Open Space as part of a city-wide rezoning project that has recently commenced. 2 City Code Ch 31, Sec. 31-205 3 Table 1.8 of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan identifies which zoning districts are considered to be consistent with each of the land use classifications. Kaufman — Nelson Case Page 4 of 11 • To the south across Curve Crest Boulevard - retail and office; zoned BP-O, Business Park Office. • To the southeast across the intersection of Curve Crest and Washington Avenue - lumber company; zoned BP-O, Business Park Office. • To the east across Washington Avenue - veterinary clinic and vacant property; zoned BP -I, Business Park Industrial. The rezoning to BP-C would not represent a conflict with zoning in the area. After the City property next door is rezoned PROS, no land within the block surrounded by Curve Crest - Market Drive - Orleans - Washington Avenue would remain zoned BP -I. Moreover, all of the uses on the two subject properties will be allowed in the new BP-C zoning classification. And in theory, a commercial zoning is more compatible with the high density residential to the north than the current industrial zoning. 3. Special Use Permit City Code Ch 31, Sec. 31-207(d) states that a Special Use Permit can be approved if the Planning Commission finds that: (1) The proposed use conforms to the requirements and the intent of the Zoning Ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan, and any relevant area plans. Zoning Ordinance Since the footprint of the building will not be altered, setbacks are not an issue. Parking Currently the property has 54 spaces. The attached site plan shows an increase to 94 spaces. A conservative estimate of the parking need for the facility is 82 spaces". This assumes that most parents would stay rather than drop their athletes off and come back later to pick them up. Since not all parents will stay, the 94 spaces on the site should provide sufficient spaces even during overlap use periods. Some of the new parking spaces will be located on what is currently a gravel base along the south side of the lumber yard. City Code requires this area to be curbed and paved.5 Previously the area was part of a lumber yard, not a parking lot. Therefore, it was not required to be curbed and paved. 4 Parking requirements of the Zoning Ordinance require 18 spaces for the 3,500 sf of retail space; 4 spaces for the four offices; 60 spaces for the training area. This is a total of 82 spaces. 5 City Code Ch 31, Sec 31-510, Subd 1(f)(5). Kaufman — Nelson Case Page 5 of 11 Landscaping The landscaping plan is to add parking island treatments in the new lot area and to keep the existing landscaping intact everywhere else on the site. The one exception is that the lilacs along the fence south of the office portion of the building will be removed to allow for expansion of the parking lot. Exterior Lighting Building - All building lights, including security lights, must be down lit. Light sources will need to be shielded from direct view of the public. Cut sheets of the fixtures shall be provided to the Community Development Department and found satisfactory prior to issuance of a building permit. Parking Lot - There are light standards in the existing parking lot. It appears that the new parking area will not have any lighting. If there is to be any additional lighting in the lots, cut sheets and illumination data shall be provided to the Community Development Department and found satisfactory prior to issuance of an electrical permit for their installation. Signage No signage plan has been submitted. Prior to installing any monument or building signage, a sign permit must be submitted and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission and city staff. (2) Any additional conditions necessary for the public interest have been imposed. Any changes to the approved plans will need to be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. Any major changes will also need to go to the Planning Commission for review and approval. (3) The use or structure will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community. For recreational uses in the BP-C zoning district the City Code specifically states that the place or building must be "sufficiently sound insulated to effectively confine the noise to the premises." 6 This is intended to cover not only the recreational noise associated with the athletes or customers, but also any special equipment that is required to support the business. So in this specific recreational establishment the City Code would have the Commission and Council review both the insulation in the hockey training 6 City Code Ch 31, Sec 31-325, footnote 7 (Last sentence of footnote). Kaufman — Nelson Case Page 6 of 11 area, but also the noise attenuation associated with the utility units needed to maintain the ice and arena temperature. The Sportsplex owner proposes to reroof and insulate the entire shell that will surround the active area of the building. This ought to mitigate noise concerns for the apartment residents next door. Though, as part of the building permit application, an acoustical engineering report will need to be submitted to verify that the insulation will be sufficient to meet noise standards found in the City's nuisance ordinance. The outside mechanical units are proposed to be ground mounted on the west side of the building. This may be acceptable if a sound wall can be built to reduce noise levels at the apartment complex's south property line to within nuisance code standards. Perhaps better alternatives would be to ground mount this equipment on the south side of the building, or to install it inside the building and vent the heat outside. ALTERNATIVES The Planning Commission has the following options: 1. Approve the Special Use Permit contingent upon City Council approval of the amendment and rezoning. The following conditions are recommended for this alternative: a. All changes to the approved plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. b. A sign permit is required for any monument or building signage. This must be reviewed by the Heritage Preservation Commission and city staff. c. Any outside trash receptacles must be completely screened with the same building materials as the main building. d. All building lights, including security lights, must be down lit. Light sources must be shielded from direct view of the public. Cut sheets of the fixtures must be provided to the Community Development Department and found satisfactory prior to issuance of a building permit. e. Any new parking lot light fixtures must be of a full cut off type. No lens or lamp shall extend below the bottom of the fixture housing. Cut sheets of the fixtures must be provided to the Community Development Department and found satisfactory prior to issuance of an electrical permit for the installation. The illumination strength at the northern edge of the property shall not exceed a calculated luminaire of 0.0. f. The street address of the building shall be displayed in a location conspicuous from the public street. ' Kaufman — Nelson Case Page 7 of 11 g. The new parking spaces on the south of the building shall be improved with curbing and a bituminous surface prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the building. h. Prior to issuance of a building permit, an acoustical engineering shall submit documentation to the City verifying that the insulation around the active area of the building will be sufficient to meet noise the City's noise standards. i. If the mechanical units are to be installed outside, prior to issuance of a building permit an acoustical engineer shall submit documentation to the City verifying that whatever location and noise attenuation methods are chosen will generate no more noise at the northern property line than is permitted by the City's noise standards. 2. Deny the Special Use Permit and recommend that the City Council deny the amendment and rezoning. If the Planning Commission decides upon this alternative, findings of fact substantiating the findings must be provided. 3. Table the requests for additional information. RECOMMENDATION City staff recommends alternative one with its listed conditions. 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II II 1 II II ill All III I III I III I II II II i 1 III II II III I1 1 Kaufman — Nelson Case Page l0 of 11 rIQ�S, X J J 0 IS'�L7 iiml�►�i1 ;i*11C4MI_1Illi1►Il1 w 2 0 RESIDENTIAL 3 UNIT J < J z O LU OOcn 0 z z •ur 111 0 w AUSIT•14TT,'IaZ A �J H z Q 0 Kaufman — Nelson Case Page 11 of 11 LARSON BRENNER ARCHITECTS ij Oih rlft >€Yect N 01.21.2010 City of Stillwater Planning Commission 216 Fourth Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 RE: Special Use Permit/Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Zoning Amendment Request Application for 1650 Washington Avenue and Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Zoning Amendment Request Application for 1754 Washington Avenue Members of the Commission: This letter is on behalf of the property owners of 1650 Washington Avenue and 1754 Washington Avenue in Stillwater, Minnesota. The owners request Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment for the properties, changing Zoning from BP -I to BP-C. The current uses at 1754 Washington Avenue (Retail /Brines Deli and Market/Office) use, and the proposed uses at 1650 Washington Avenue ( Retail/Recreational) are more commercial than industrial in nature, better fitting BP-C zoning and the adjoining properties. The requested Special Use Permit is for a change in proposed use at the 1650 Washington Avenue (the former Pro -Build site), from office/warehouse to recreational and retail uses. The existing building site is 3.51 acres. The existing main building area is approximately 28,960 total sf., and there are 54 existing marked parking spaces. The existing building consists of a one story 7,200 sf office/retail structure facing Washington Avenue, in front of a larger 21,760 sf unheated metal warehouse building. The building has a recessed loading dock ramp and 7 overhead door openings. A three -sided outbuilding/shelter to the north was used for storing material. The proposed plan will make minimal changes to the exterior of the buildings and site. The proposed plans will be called the Sportsplex, and includes a 3500 sf retail space and retains some of the existing offices in the building. The remainder of the front office/retail structure will become a concession/lounge area with new toilets servicing the sports and recreation functions in the larger metal building. The larger metal building will be insulated and reroofed similar to the existing metal roof. At the west side of the building, a 14-0 deep roof overhang will be enclosed to become part of the building, and existing overhead doors at north and south filled in to match the existing building. The Sportsplex will be include an indoor studio hockey rink and goalie training rink, locker rooms, skating treadmill room and open sports training and recreation areas. An observation mezzanine is also planned. Site changes include a new main entrance and canopy at the building, and adding a drop-off/turnaround lane, marking additional parking spaces and adding lighting at the south side of the site. Existing fencing and gates facing Washington Avenue will be removed, and sidewalks will be extended near the main entrance. The loading dock will be replaced with a new main entrance and canopy. This letter accompanies an Application Form. A Design Review Permit Application will also be submitted at a later date to the HPC. Sincerely, • Brian Larson, A/A Larson Brenner Architects s1i- ccmT r E(2-lPrL 9+8 +a 949 t:G j 6 e jviSQjQ gt NORTH - 550 85 GRAVEL AREA 45 V95 78 x o '''ram,_...._._• .xn -.. _ C1�Rg & *film GRASS ! EXtST,NC BUILDING EXISTING 0 w 8 a Q Z W 0 U.t J ai• a +: �. u. c 11 016;3 ff tel i CONTOURS SANITARY SERVICE 950.67. 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The expected duration of the outside greenhouse is mid April until July 5th depending on the availability of product. Greenhouse dimensions are 21' x 60' Split rail fence dimension are 60' x 180' Power, water, and phone access will be available at curbside location adjacent to the greenhouse fence. The hours of operation are somewhat flexible due to weather and planting conditions. The basic "open for sale" time frame will be 8a.m. to 9p.m. Please let me know if you need anymore information regarding our temporary structure. Attachments: Site map of Cub parking lot and greenhouse temporary location Respectfully, Doug Hagerty Store Director Stillwater Cub 651-430-2350 Planning Commission DATE: February 10, 2011 ITEM: Annual Review of temporary garden plant sales CPC DATE: February 14, 2011 REVIEWERS: Community Development Director PREPARED BY: Michel Pogge, City Planner�/� BACKGROUND Currently, the Commission annually reviews special use permits for temporary garden plant sales. Once again, Cub Foods and Linder's Greenhouses are requesting renewal of their SUPs. Both of the garden plant sales occur within large parking lots where there are a number of unused parking spaces. The City has received no complaints or parking issues related to these temporary uses. There are no proposed changes to either the Linder's or Cub Foods plant sale locations or layout. The time period requested is mid April to July 5th for Cub Foods and mid April to mid July for Linder's Greenhouses and is consistent with previous years. Future Years As the Commission is aware, the City is working on a new licensees process for temporary uses like this. Since this process is not yet in place we need to continue with the old process again this year. Staff anticipates this will be the last time the commission will review these two permits. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the temporary permit be granted with the following conditions: 1. The permit shall be from mid April to July 20th, 2010 only. 2. Any indication of parking problems in the area shall be grounds for revoking the permit. 3. There shall be no storage or product sales outside of the designated area. 4. Any proposed changes to the location or size of the sales area shall be subject to review by the Community Development Director. 5. Two signs shall be permitted no larger than 2' x 6' on each site. mjp Monday, February 07, 2011 Michel Pogge City Planner City of Stillwater 216 N. 4th Street Stillwater MN 55082 651-430-8823 Mr. Pogge, Here is our request for a C.U.P. for our greenhouse for the 2010 selling season. The expected duration of the outside greenhouse is mid April until July 5th depending on the availability of product. Greenhouse dimensions are 21' x 60' Split rail fence dimension are 60' x 180' Power, water, and phone access will be available at curbside location adjacent to the greenhouse fence. The hours of operation are somewhat flexible due to weather and planting conditions. The basic "open for sale" time frame will be 8a.m. to 9p.m. Please let me know if you need anymore information regarding our temporary structure. Attachments: Site map of Cub parking lot and greenhouse temporary location Respectfully, Doug Hagerty Store Director Stillwater Cub 651-430-2350 'INEWIWyroEarlEixoU"or 4444 '44 mvew aus -VA VAS 14)ti *WA SMI. NW/WON zons emk ymims lAkVee 1 00 1ireAleI"V11:71 SC1004 ena ' e I hit 63- • --- i/ 1 e 1 le lL S eeee e e ei ee , , , , \ , \ \ , , et, , \ \ \ ‘ '' ' 4, z ..>, —........ , \ \ ee \ , \ , \ e \ , \ „ , \ \ ' \ \ , \ \\\ \ - \ \ e \, IMF J, ^ 4. eeee, . „L4 EX, xE4 EX 14:011CON „ I btiyt flg U 1910-2010 114 Ka Bill Turnblad Community Development Director 216 N. Fourth St. Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr Turnblad, Linder's Flower Marts 275 W. Wheelock Pkwy St. Paul, MN 55117 612-685-7993 Fax: 651-255-0445 E-mail: caiocella@linders.com January 31, 2011 Please consider this letter and attached diagrams as our request to renew the Special Use Permit for our 2011 Flower Mart at the Valley Ridge Plaza. According to our approval in 2002 the permit must be reviewed annually by the City of Stillwater. This will be our tenth year at this location. I am very happy to report that we have been very well received here and we are eager to return to service the customers we have earned. We have heard many excellent comments from our customers here regarding Linder's coming to Valley Ridge and our quality, selection, customer service and warranties. We are planning to locate in the same position as in 2010. This location worked very well and had little or no impact to the traffic flow in the lot. Our selling period for 2011 will be the same as in 2010; a seventy five day period from end of April thru mid July, and we will be setting up according to the same schedule as last year. As in the past we will abide with all of the other provisions in the original agreement. We have contact the owner of the Center and have been able to establish an excellent relationship. They are eager to have us return. If there is anything else we need to do please contact me at 612-685-7993. We are eager to return and be a part of providing Stillwater area residents with employment and plant materials to beautify their properties and gardens. 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Stormwater Management 101 for Local Leaders (in Developing Communities and Redeveloping Urban Communities) Strategies for Expanding Your Tax Base -4- Regulating Urban & Suburban Agriculture: • Chickens, Community Gardens, Farmers Markets & More * Land Use Decisions in Southeastern Minnesota Building Enduring Communities Take advantage of affordable & convenient options lk• Half -day workshops .7k- Greater Minnesota sites Programs customized for specific regions ors:, * Ina etrO . - nn, 1-"4: r"-• • ',K• Edwationai Ev atid of ofMinn ssociatiOrro )n-Actpt Otanizat General Information Core Programs Basics of Planning & Zoning, , _ _ . 2 Beyond the Basics „ _ _ — . „ . . . . . 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We have worked with policymakers, staff and appointed officials from all levels of government and all types of nonprofit agencies —and their collaborators in associations, business, higher education and community groups —since 1976 We know its not business as usual. In fact, much of government is re -looking at current practices, re-evaluating priorities, and exploring ways to streamline service delivery, Our advisory committee believes this is an excellent time to address future issues in land use planning as well, and these workshops are the perfect resource for this effort, Explore new ways of doing things. Gain information, tools and resources to put needed practices in place so that you're ready to move ahead when opportunities present themselves. We know budgets are tighter than ever, and we all need to make every dollar count This year's series includes more half -day workshops and additional locations to make programs more convenient and affordable: • Check out offerings in Arden Hills, Bloomington, Brainerd, Little Falls, Northfield, St. Cloud, St. Paul and Shoreview, • Support from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reduces the registration fee for several workshops. • A partnership with APA Minnesota enables GTS to present a program for professional planners which offers AICP CM credits, Finally, we can bring programs to you! We invite you to work with your neighboring communities to hold a workshop in your area designed to cover your selected topics. Options include current offerings as well as Basic Traffic Impacts on Land Use, Comprehensive Planning, Spotlight on Subdivisions, and Site Planning Basics for Non - Design Professionals, which are not part of this year's series, Contact Carol Schoeneck (cschoeneckgmngts.org or 651-222-7409 x205) to discuss your options. PROGRAM FEATURES Accomplished faculty with extensive backgrounds in both planning and instruction • Focus on current issues and timely information • Practical content designed by a committee of planning experts and local officials • Opportunities for in-depth study and hands-on application • Extensive handouts and reference materials assembled to make your job easier CO.* E et. SPECIAL FOCUS PROGRAMS Core Programs cover basic issues related to all cities, counties and townships regardless of size or location, As they have been designed to build upon each other, participants are encouraged to attend them in sequence, Special Focus Programs cover specific topics of interest to jurisdictions addressing particular situations or issues, All program content is continually revised and updated, WH SHOULD ATTEND? Members of planning commissions, boards of adjustment and appeals, and governing bodies in Minnesota cities, counties and townships. Also valuable for members of other advisory commissions, housing and redevelopment authorities, staff, real estate professionals, and others working in areas related to specialized workshop topics, Workshops targeted to individuals with certain levels of experience/expertise are so noted to help you determine which course(s) are best for you! VISIT WWWMNGTSORG FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND UPDATES FACULTY: Richard Thomp on and Eric Hedtke This workshop covers the nuts & bolts of planning, zoning & subdivision regulation. Participants learn how planning and zoning is developed and where they Fit into the process. How do the different "players" maximize their impact? Among topics to be addressed are: • The history, how the system has gotten to where it is today, the authority and limits to planning and zoning • The basic land use and zoning tools: comprehensive plans, zoning and subdivision ordinances, amendments, permits, enforcement • Legal basics: avoiding litigation, what is "due process," what is a taking, conducting public hearings, making findings of fact, and understanding the 60-day rule Who participates in the planning & zoning process; YOUR role, responsibilities and opportuniti t. Hands-on simulations of actual planning and zoning dilemmas • Hot issues, answers to your questions es Audience: Designed for those new to land use planning or interested in a review of the fundamentals. Wednesday, March 9 - St. Cloud Thursday, April 7 - Bloomington 9:00 AM -- 4:30 PM (check -in 8:30 am) Registration Fee $125%person a% I FACULTY: Phil Carlson and Desyl Peterson Participants learn how planning and zoning tools are used to deal with a wide variety of develop- ment issues, and obtain an in-depth review of the planning process. This workshop covers: 4 A quick review of planning history, comprehensive planning, and zoning tools • Innovative ways to guide land use and development, from PUDs and performance zoning to design guidelines and "cutting edge" applications • Sustainability what it is and how to apply sustainable principles to planning and zoning 4 The environmental review process -- EAWs, EISs, and AUARs: tools to expedite careful review of complex projects • Detailed discussion of zoning tools s to handle various development issues 4* The planning process in depth —from proper legal notice to development of findings of fact • Legal issues in more depth: How to implement the comprehensive plan in zoning and subdivi- sion ordinances? 'What to require for variances? When to grant conditional uses? When to use interim use permits? How to treat nonconforming uses? When to require easements? Case studies —actual urban, suburban and rural situations! Answers to your questions on community zoning issues Audience: For those who have a solid cieneral knowledge of the planning process (1-2 years on Council, Board or Zoning/Planning coma r fission) or who have attended "The Basics!" Tuesday, April 19 St. Cloud 9:00 .... 4:30 nri hack -in 8:30 in,-) Registration Fee: $ 25/person FACULTY: John Shardlow As a Planning Commission member, you contribute hours of unpaid time to your community. Have you discovered that serving in this capacity is a bit more challenging than anticipated? This workshop Will focus on what you need to know to be successful in this important position. You'll learn practical tips that can make the difference between results and regrets. Topics include: • Keeping the "Big Picture" in mind + Setting significant (but realistic) Commission goals ♦ • Preparing an annual work program Changing non -productive patterns of work Forging healthy relationships with elected officials and staff (Plus.,.what to do relationships are unhealthy!) + Ways to facilitate public participation in the planning prce ♦ Effective took & techniques (planning report models complement one another, primer on parliamentary prose * Handling controversial issues Audience: For members of City, County, Township Planning Commissions; also va of Boards of Adjustment and Appeals and other advisory commissions, Tuesday, March 22 - St. Paul - 8:30 AM 12:30 PM (check -in 8:00 AM) Thursday, June 30 - Little Falls ® 1.:00 5:00 Phi (check -in 12:30 Po) Registration Fee: $60/person Co -sponsored by APA Minnesota; Application for AJ P CM credos in process. FACULTY: John Shardow and Joel Jamnik Designed in response to demand for in-depth offerings for practitioners, this training workshop updates and expands the highly evaluated program offered in 2010, Participants will: • Benefit from a rapid-fire review of the fundamental principles and key legal issues, • Receive an update on variances (including the Krummenacher case and pending legislative amendment), conditional use permits & interim use permits • Gain an in-depth understanding of the importance and spec- fc9 .f an effective and complete public record ♦ Learn how to both prepare and en orce development awith special emphasis on dealing with defaults, stalled projects arn successor dev'tope€S ♦ Explore ways to conduct morn; effective community participation (e.g., visual preference surveys, using new technology while maintaining a legal foundation for decision making) • Review what's involved in developing better took such as form -based and performance based codes, code amendments to minimise discretionary permits Hear the latest on key recent court cases that affect local planning and results to date of the legislative session ♦ New feature: This program will inFdude a s, ction titled Your Hot Topics which will cover content and questions identified as; i €-ioritios on a survey to be completed ahead of time by registrants, Audience: Planning professionals serving in staff or consultant sit ons; targeted to those with at least two years of professional planning expori=:r:ce, if those signed to bie for members Thursday, April 7 n St. Paul 8:30 ;.;r>i — 12:30 Pm (check -in 8:00 AM) Registration Fee: $60/person FACULTY: Jean Coleman, Suzanne Rhees, Carolyn Braun and land use attorney to be determined Zoning ordinance rewrites can be overwhelming, and frankly scary. Zoning is the most powerful tool that local governments have for implementing their land use vision and comprehensive plan. Comprehensive plan updates often trigger zoning changes to meet consistency requirements. Join us for a clarifying and calming journey through the ordinance rewrite process. Whether your city is considering a zoning rewrite for reasons of consistency or because you recognize your code has grown old and outdated, this workshop is for you. Topics include: 4- How do you tell if your zoning ordinance is out-of-date? What are common problems and solutions? Who are your zoning code 'customers' and how can you serve them? Should you consider a comprehensive rewrite or a targeted partial update? Should you consider combining other municipal regulations into a unified development code? • What is the process and who can help? How can the public be involved? How should public officials be involved? From diagnosis to outline to draft — how long will it take? How can you phase the project from zoning text to map? What is the code adoption process and how do staff adjust to the new code reality? The half -day workshop will include opportunities for interaction and group discussion, as well as an expert panel to address your community's specific zoning issues on the spot. Special topics to be discussed will include sign controls, site plan review process and standards, design-- and form -based approaches, and other new trends in the zoning field, Audience: Elected officials, appointed planning commissioners and members of boards of adjustment, as well as planners and zoning administrators. Tuesday, April 12 - Little Falls 1:00 — 5:00 PM (check -in 12:30 pm) Registration Fee: $60/person FACULTY: Tony Schertier, Bob Streetar and Jay Demma This half -day workshop features practitioners from the public and private sectors providing a concise presentation of economic development fundamentals and sharing proven toots and strategies. In addition, participants will: • Gain an understanding of the inter -relationship between land use planning and economic developm :ent Learn bow to use may _i.:iraq research to guide local economic development programs Become farniiwith current economic development resources (including a summary handout) Leave the session with a template for the preparation of a Five -Year Economic Development Plan and a process for preparing, adopting and implementing such a plan in their community. Audience: Elected -officials, appointed planning commissioners and rner bees of boards of adjustment, as well as planners and zoning administrators, Thursday, June 2, - Little Falls 1:00 -- 5:00 pm (check --in 12:30 pm) Registration Fee: S=U,'p;son 4 Two half -day programs are offered bask -to -€pack on the same day; choose one or both! Content is different in Brainerd and Shoreview location s, Note especial registration options, cooperation dlt = faorthland NEMO and Minnesota DNR ainer..d — For Developing Communities Using Plans, Practices & Policies to Meet a Community's Clean Water Goals While Accommodating Growth FACULTY: John Bilotta, Eleanor Burkett, Jackie Froemming, Laurel Mezner, Karen Terry and Julie Westeriund This workshop will focus on the connection between land use, stormwater and the impact to water resources in the community. It will feature the Northland NEmo Linking Land Use to Water Quality Presentation, the Watershed Game interactive simulation, information on the Impaired VVaters program and the role of local units of government, plus "Who's Who" in Stormwater Management in Minnesota. Friday, April 1- 5r For Redeve,loping Highly Urban Communities Retrofitting Storrnwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) FACULTY: John Bilotta, Jim Hafner, Shane Missaghi and Jay Riggs This workshop will review the link between land use, stormwater; and the impact to water resources in the community. Presentations will focus on: (1) the opportunities for stormwater management avail- able to communities during redevelopment, (2) the, use of best practices in ultra -urban or highly imper- vious communities, and (3) the need for proper maintenance of stormwater infrastructure and systems. Audience: Elected officials, appointed planning commissioners and members of hoards of adjustment, as well as planners and zoning administrators, Mornings- 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (check -in 8:00 Am Special Registration Fee: $40/person Presented in cooperation with ;he Minnesota Department of Natural Resources CORE FACULTY: Paul Radomski acid Sharon Pfeifer Learn about new planning and zoning issues in shoreland areas as well as the options and tools local governments can use to increase efficiencies while protecting important resources. Topics include: flexibilities drafted by the DNR that can be used today, innovations implemented by local governments, how to use land cover classifications, addressing shoreline buffers, reducing staff time for addressing shoreland development conflicts, putting new tools to use kcal examples, ay arch :;tt A Brajaj C r. try Ernpha:sis (particularly beneficial for county officials and others interested in advancing their shoreland ordinance) Additional Faculty: Chris Pence and John Sumption Friday .Agri i::_Shoreview - Urban Frnpl asis (particularly beneficial for city officials who wish to use the flexibility of the draft state shoreland standards) Additional Faculty: Breanne Rothstein and Jeff Schoenbauer Audience: Elected officials, appointed planning commissioners and members of boards of adjustment, as well as planners and zoning administrators. Afternoons - 1:00 ® 5:00 rn (checkmin 12,30 - Special Registration Fee: 40/person Scholarships available fro Initiative Foundation and USDA for Micropolftan units of government, (bee p, 12) Package Rate for no on workshops plus lunch: $75 4 Presented in cooperation with the Minnesota Depa of Natural Resources FACULTY: Sharon Pfeifer, Jean Coleman and Local government officials Southeastern Minnesota is a special place, in part due to its unique geology and unglaciated past, This portion of the state contains karst bedrock and sink holes, bluf lands and steep ravines, and many plant and animal species in need of conservation, This workshop addresses how consideration and incorporation of knowledge about these sensitive features in southeastern Minnesota can guide land use planning and project implementation efforts and add protection and value to communities in this part of the state, The workshop provides an array of local speakers on topics such as the region's unique natural landscapes; land use trends; land use and watershed health; urban and rural examples of how to use natural habitats to help control storm water runoff, erosion, and water pollution for a more secure future. Audience: elected officials, appointed planning commissioners and members of boards of adjustment, as well as planners and zoning administrators. Friday, April 15 — Northfield 9:00 AM -- 4:00 (check -in 8:30 AM) Special Registration Fee: $75/person Faculty: Phil Carlson, Sharon Pfeifer, Suzanne Rhees, Brian Ross, Barb Senness and John Uban Don't miss this practical workshop designed to take the mystery out of sustainability and help you take steps to translate your community's goals into action. Attendees will: Be introduced to a common sense explanation of what "sustainability" is Explore why its important to local government ® especially in today's economy Learn how today's local government decisions affect tomorrow's local government costs Discover the range of current sustainability efforts and programs in Minnesota communities and in various agencies, with real examples of what your community could do to be more sustainable Have the opportunity to par ti ipate in two facilitated small group discuss ons designed to focus on systems in more depth. Options include: water, energy, economic development, land, food, and health &i°yell being. • Audience: Elected officials, appointed planning corm issioners, members of boards of adjustment and other ac visory commissions. Also a valuable foundation for practitioners. Thursday, May 19 — St Paul 8:30 AM - 1.2:30 rite (check -in 8:00 A Registration Fee; E"'.# person 6 Afo half ay prorarns offered back--to®back on the same day; choose one or both Note spede is rati # option, FACULTY: Richard Thompson and Eric Hedtke A number of converging trends (e-commerce, baby -boomers taking up permanent residence in lake cabins, layoffs) have led to an increase in home -based businesses —and an upsurge in problems facing local governments. This workshop outlines the challenges and ways to address them through presentations, case studies and interactive examples. Participants will learn: + The legal and historical basis for home occupations • What constitutes a home occupation & what does not, relationship to connniercial/industrial rses • Potential problems —traffic, noise, odors, safety, environmental issues, signs • How to create a fire and fair home occupation provision of a zoning ordinance; difficulties ire administration • Relationship to nuisance law Audience: Elected officials, appointed plannin commissioners and members of boards cif adjustment, as well as planners and zoning administrators, Wednesday, May 25 — Arden Hillis 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (check -in 8:00 4a) Registration Fee: 0/person FACULTY: Suzanne Rhees, Robert. Patton and additional specialists Urban agriculture, from backyard livestock to community gardens, processing facilities and farmers` Markets, is one of the most exciting and controversial new trends in community development. Local food production is connected to the broader issues of public health, land protection, local entrepreneurship and environmentai justice. At the same tirne, planning commissioners and staff may puzzle over how to regulate poultry, beehives, compost operations, serni-permanent structures such as hoop houses, and product saes. Meanwhile, agriculture in suburban areas faces similar issues of land use compatibility and intensity- (example: "agri-tainment" operations). This session will explore policies and regulatory y techniques that can support local food production without compromising community livability: Audience: Elected officials, appointed planning commissioners and other city or county staff, and urban agriculture advocates. Wednesday, May 5 Arden Hills 1:00 — 5:00 rru (check -in 12:45 >M.) Registration Fee: $60/person e for morn€no a gt:er000n o kshops plu John Bilotta is an Extension Educator in Water Resources with the University of Minnesota and Minnesota Sea Grant. His primary role is leading the Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO) Program providing local elected and appointed leaders with the knowledge and science about Minnesota's water resources that supports informed decisions. John has 12+ years experience in Extension Education at the U of M and 8 years in other public and private capacities in soil and water resource management Carolyn Braun is Planning Director for the City of Anoka, Minnesota. She is past President of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Planning Association, She has written articles for the Planning Commissioners Journal and other publications, and consults with local governments on zoning issues. Phil Carlson has consulted on planning issues for 30+ years with the firm of Bonestroo, In addition to writing zoning ordinances for numerous communities, he wrote the design guidelines for Burnsville's Heart of the City development, West St. Paul's Robert Street corridor and llankato's Urban Design Framework. Jean Coleman, attorney and planner with CR Planning, Inc., has worked with local governments for 20+ years as a policy advocate and zoning consultant —currently focusing on community -based planning and innovative implementation techniques. Areas of expertise also include using GIS-based natural resource information in comprehensive planning, diverse tools for natural resource protection, public participation/conflict resolution techniques for developing policies and ordinances. Jay Demma, Senior Planner, directs the real estate market research operations for Bonestroo. He has over 15 years experience in real estate market research, having held various staff and executive positions at leading market research firms in the Twin Cities and Philadelphia before joining Bonestroo in 2006. 3ay has worked on hundreds of assignments throughout the United States, providing market expertise on virtually all land use types, especially housing, commercial/mixed-use and urban redevelopment. Eric Hedtke has represented and advised Minnesota cities, counties and townships on land use matters for 11 years. Currently an attorney with the Minnesota Association of Townships, his legal career has focused on local government as a city and town attorney and on behalf of the Minnesota Counties Insurance Trust, Joel Jamnik is a partner with the law firm of Campbell Knutson, He currently serves as City Attorney for Braham, Burnsville, Farmington, Lindstrom, Long Lake, Monticello, Mora, North St, Paul and Woodland, and as Assistant City Attorney for the firm's other city clients, Prior to joining Campbell Knutson, he was employed by the League of Minnesota Cities. He is a graduate of William Mitchell College of Law and St. Cloud State University. Robert Patton, AICP, is an urban and regional planner with 31 years experience in Minnesota and Washington State, He supervises a unit in the Minnesota Department of Agriculture that works on land use and environmental issues, including farmland preservation and urban/rural land -use conflict, and serves on the steering committee of the Minneapolis Urban Agriculture Policy Plan, He is also executive director of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board. Desyl Peterson, Minnetonka City Attorney since 1984, was designated a GTS Master Trainer in 2007 and regularly provides training to elected & appointed officials on municipal matters, She is currently a member of the League of MN Cities Insurance Trust Board of Directors. Sharon Pfeifer is Community Assistance Manager for DNR's 23-county Central Region. She hods a doctorate in ecology, a masters degree in environmental policy, and is a two- time recipient of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Diplomacy Fellowship and 2005 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow. Sharon and her Community Assistance staff focus on assisting local governments in DNR's Central Region with the integration of natural resources information and green infrastructure into local plans, policies, and practices in order to conserve or improve the condition of natural habitats and water quality, Paul Radornski, a research scientist with the MN DNR, has worked over 20 years on issues such as water level regulation, fish harvest quota management, sport fishing regulations and shoreline alteration/development. He was the science advisor for Minnesota's Alternative Shoreland Management Standards project. Suzanne Rhees, a planner in the Minnesota DNR Division of Parks and Trails, has 25 years of experience in community/neighborhood planning and zoning with emphasis on innovative land use regulations and code reform, She has written or revised zoning ordinances for cities, counties and regional and state agencies, including portions of the Minnesota guidebook, Model Ordinances for Sustainable Development, and the APAS Planning and Urban Design Standards. Previous positions include Senior Urban Designer with Cuningham Group Architecture Brian Ross, co-founder of CR Planning, has worked with many communities on sustainable development natural resource policies, programs and regulations, including shoreland ordinances. He was primary author of the State of Minnesota's guidebook on sustainable development practices, From Policy to Reality: Model Ordinances for Sustainable Development and a major contributor to the State's guide to comprehensive planning, tinder Construction, Tony Schertier, Senior Vice President at Springsted Inc, currently serves as financial advisor for communities large and small throughout the Upper Midwest. He was previously on the staff of the City of St. Paul's Department of Planning and Economic Development. He is an attorney with an extensive background in land use and real estate development and is currently responsible for creating incentive programs in those areas. Barb Senness has been Plymouth City Planning Manager for more than 15 years. Prior to that she spent 16 years in various positions at the Metropolitan Council, including local planning assistance and co' prehensive planning. She has also worked with Improve 494 (a transportation management organization), the City of Minneapolis, the University of Minensota Planning Office and as a private consultant. Barb is a past president of the Sensible Land Use Coalition, continued... John Shardlow is a principal with Bonestroo consulting planners and landscape rchitects During his extensive years of professional practice, he has assisted 100+ cities and counties in preparing and implementing their comp plans, zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, Bob Streetar is Community Development Director for the City of Oakdale, and previously held a similar position in Columbia Heights, He teaches economic development fundamentals as an adjunct professor at Minnesota State University — Mankato, and is currently working on his PhD at Hamline University, focusing on economic development. Richard Thompson's background includes a wide range of positions in the field of land use planning. He has been St. Croix County (WI) planning director, a sector representative, manager of comprehensive plan reviews at the Metropolitan Council, and with TKDA Consulting Engineers, Architects and Planners. At TKDA, he served as town and city planner for various jurisdictions, handling all local planning needs. He currently serves as a consultant at the Metropolitan Council, John Uban, Principal with Bonestroo, has 30+ years experience in planning and design projects in the Upper Midwest, and has been lead planner for numerous residential subdivisions on behalf of major developers and builders in the Twin Cities area, 1:)1110N FA For Stormwater and Shoreland Workshops Eleanor Burkett, Extension Educator, Water Resources, University of Minnesota Extension Jackie Froemming, Extension Education —Crow Wing County, Water Resources, University of Minnesota Extension Jim Hafner, Stormwater Manager, City of Blaine Laurel Mezner, Watershed Unit Supervisor, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency —Brainerd Office Shane Missaghi, Extension Educator, Water Resources, University of Minnesota Extension Chris Pence, Land Services Supervisor, Crow Wing County Jay Riggs, District Manager, Washington Conservation District Breanne Rothstein, AICP, Senior City Planner, City of Minnetrista Jeff Schoenbauer, Senior Principal and Co -Founder, Schoenbauer Consulting John Sumption, Principal, Sumption Environmental Karen Terry, Extension Educator, Water Resources, tJniversity of Minnesota Extension Julie Westerlund, Clean Water Consultant, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources James Wisker, Planner, Program Coordinator, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District 10 l! v orkshop sites are acce convenient parking for partic an Arden Hips — 6.1- ?92-7800 City Hal! 1245 West Highway 96 Bloomington — 952-563-8700 Civic Center 1800 West Old Shakopee Road o persons with disabilities and have Brainerd — 218-824-1125 (Environmental Services Dept.) Crow Wing County Land Services Building 322 Laurel Street Litt e Falls — 320-632-9255 Initiative Foundation Community Room 405 First Street SE Northfield — 507-664-3700 Northfield Community Resource Center 1651 Jefferson Parkway Shoreview _- 651-490-4700 Community Center 4580Victoria Street North St. Cloud -- 320-253-0606 Best Western Kelly Inn 100 4"`'Avenue South St. Paul — 651-209-6400 Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT) 1.00 Empire Drive For mation about overnight options at all sites, contact GT: email (cschneneck@rr ngts org) or phone (651-222 7409 x205) Lots of good posed; i; and best of all the speakers provided some eaHv rrr,".=g: s Is -wets! 11 On-line registration available at www®mngts.org This is the preferred method of registration. Click on the Land Use logo to access the site then dick on the registration links If you cannot register online, fill out the form on the facing page and return it at least seven days prior to the date of the first workshop you are attending to: GTS Educational Events 2233 University Avenue W., Suite 150 St. Paul, MN 55114 (If you have selected the "bill me" or credit card payment options, you can fax your registration form to: 651-223-5307.) Fill out one form per person. Because registration is limited in most sites, we encourage early registration to guarantee your spot on your preferred date! FEES Registration fees include handout materials and refreshment breaks. Lunch is provided during full --day programs and the full day package option of two half day programs, CANCELLATION Fees will be refunded less a $20 service fee if the registration is cancelled four working days before the program. You may substitute another individual for the same workshop at any time if you find you cannot attend. Should weather necessitate program cancellation, notification will be posted on the WCCO websites: www.wcco,com and www.830wcco.com Registration Questions? Contact: Catherine Dubbe cdubbe@mngts.org 651-222-7409 ext. 200 - or - Minnesota Toll Free: 800-569-6880 N Program Questions? Contact: Carol Schoeneck cschoeneck@mngtssorg 651-222-7409 exta 205 - or - Minnesota Toll Free: 800-569-6880 n _ _ _tit_ _n Shorelan.....Develop ; . ent War (page 5) A limited number of scholarships for the March 30 Brainerd presentation of these two workshops (morning, afternoon or both) are available to representatives of the six Micropolitan local units of government (Fairview Township, Nisswa, Lakeshore, East Gull Lake, Crow Wing County & Cass County) as a result of grants from the Initiative Foundation and the USDA Rural Development Fund, Contact Nicky Larson (218®894E3233) before registering to determine availability and the application/registration process 4, First Name Last Name e-ail Address Title Jurisdiction treet Address City Daytime Phone State Pr Check all that Basics of Planning & Zoning $125 El Wednesday, March 9 -- St. Cloud ❑ Thursday, April 7 - Bloomington Beyond the Basics — $125 Tuesday, April 19 - St. Cloud Your Role as Planning Commission Me ber --- $60 1] Tuesday, March 22 -- St. Paul ❑ Thursday, June 30 -- Little Falls Advanced Zoning for Professional Planners ----- $60 kJ Thursday, April 7 - St. Paul So You Want to Rewrite Your Zoning Ordinance $60 ❑ Tuesday, April 12 - Little Falls Strategies for Expanding Your Tax Base $ 0 ❑ Thursday, June 2 -- Little Falls Land Use Decisions in Southeastern Minnesota — 75 ❑ Friday; April 15 - Northfield Building Enduring Communities — $60 Thurssday, May 19 m St. Paul Storm ater Management 101 for Local Leaders — $40 El Wednesday, March 30 - Brainerd ❑ Friday, April 1 - Shoreview Managing New & Existing Shoreland Development $40 ❑ Wednesday, March 30 - Brainerd LI Friday, April 1 - Shoreview Attend both sessions above for special price, plus lunch ®$75 iAlednesday, March 30 - Brainerd Friday, April 1 - Shoreview Home Occupations: A Growing Concern n 60 ❑ Wednesday, May 25 - Arden Hills Regulating Urban and Suburban Agriculture - $60 i ❑ Wednesday May 25 - Arden Hills or Attend both sessions with lunch $125 Li Wednesday, May 25 - Arden Hills Payment Options: lei Check # in the amount cr $ 0 Please ase email it invoiret ,o E;1is rlre d by the end of the w= r 4t c1r€ :ti you ' 0 Credit Card . a one VISA MasterCard Discover Card 3-digit Security al Events; .ck 6511-222 , pie. 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