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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-01-04 Joint Board PacketMEETING NOTICE STILLWATER/STILLWATER TOWNSHIP JOINT PLANNING TASK FORCE MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1995 4:00 P.M. STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET 1. Review updated guideposts for Joint Planning Statement (from last meeting). 2. Review Alternative E and F plans. 3. Comp Plan Update schedule 1995. 4. Other business. RESULTS FROM STILLWATER/STILLWATER TOWNSHIP JOINT TASK FORCE MEETINGS Guideposts for Joint Planning Ie V156 4'/ The following policies and principles were discussed and considered by the joint task force as planning guideposts for cooperation between the city and township. The guideposts are the result of six -months of meetings and discussion and reflects a consensus of direction, although neither the City of Stillwater nor Stillwater Township have officially endorse the statements. Overall Planning Determine the desired growth rate and phasing of urban services to accommodate planned for growth as needed for the urban -rural transition planning area (URTPA) for the 25-year planning period 1995 - 2020. NOTE: The urban -rural transition planning area (URTPA) is the area west of Stillwater currently in Stillwater Township bordered by Dellwood Road (TH 96), on the north, Manning Avenue (CR 15) on the west and Highway 36 on the south. This area represents the ultimate future planning area for the City of Stillwater. Skeleton Framework New development will respect the environmental framework of the plan. This framework includes wetlands, woodlands, windbreaks and sloped areas. Natural drainage systems shall be used in new development areas to promote the recharge of water tables, reduce the speed and amount of run off Views from public roads of new development in the URTPA shall be screened by existing vegetation and land forms, new landscaping, wetlands and greenways. Public roads include Dellwood Road, Manning Avenue, McKusick Road, Boutwell Avenue and Highway 36. Any new non-residential development shall be buffered from all adjacent residential uses, connected by trails to residential areas and appear visually subdued in a landscaped setting as viewed from public roads. Design new subdivisions to minimize through traffic and when necessary design neighborhood collector streets with special setbacks, landscaping and pedestrian and bike trails. Create new neighborhoods in city growth areas that retain elements of Stillwater's small town 1 identity, appearance and character. Develop special design guidelines and performance standards using the planned unit development process to implement visual screening, park, open space and trailway and natural resource policies. Available Areas for Development There are acres of vacant land in the URTPA to be developed at either township and city densities. Preserve historic resources and unique land forms in growth area to maintain elements of the areas past and provide and identity to new development. Park, Recreation, Open Space Development Develop an overall trail system for the URTPA areas that connects new residential development areas to existing and proposed trials on McKusick Road, Myrtle Street and County Road 5 and connects all residential areas in the URTPA from Dellwood Road to 62nd Street. New residential development areas should include desirable design elements from existing city neighborhoods including a mix of housing types, landscaped streets, accessible neighborhood parks and open space areas and a unique neighborhood images. Require new development to provide 10 percent of the development residential land area or its equivalent for neighborhood (7 percent) and community parks (3 percent). City/Township Land Use Try to locate within the planning area an elementary school site, 10 acres, and community park, 25 acres. (Good planning in either case.) Require a detailed environmental assessment of physical site conditions including plant and animal communities, topography, soil, drainage and wetlands before land development planning begins. Density Use new development concepts, where appropriate, such as mixed use development and cluster housing, to provide life cycle housing opportunities, minimize the need for and use of the automobile and maintain open space. Use ghost platting and cluster development to allow some initial growth with the opportunity for 2 urban density development in the future when desired and planned. Establish lot size and other development standards for the URTPA areas in the township that accommodate future urban development according to the Stillwater comprehensive plan. If new residential development areas are developed at city densities, design elements from existing city neighborhoods including a mix of housing types landscaped streets, accessible neighborhood parks and open space areas and unique neighborhood images. Coordination and Implementation Structure Coordinate planning between the City of Stillwater and Stillwater Township so both city and township plans for the URTPA are consistent. Use orderly annexation agreements and municipal urban service area extension agreements to coordinate and implement comprehensive plan growth phasing policy. Elements of these agreements will include: - Defining a rural taxing district so existing residents will be protected from unreasonable taxes. - No adverse economic affects to existing township residents by MUSA extension into the URTPA for urban development. Key Planning Concepts for URTPA The following key planning concepts provide direction for the preparation of the comprehensive plan. The concepts will be a part of the comprehensive plan for the city and township and shall be used to guide special area planning. Greenways/Open Space Definition Greenways shall be established along Manning Ave, Dellwood Blvd, Myrtle Street, McKusick Road and Boutwell Drive. The greenways shall be 100 - 200 feet in width depending on the location and site conditions. The purpose of the greenway is primarily to preserve the natural semi -rural character of the transition area by screening new development from major public roads. The greenway shall appear informal and natural using native indigenous plant material adapted to existing topographic conditions. Enhancement of existing topographic or vegetative conditions is encouraged to the extent the enhancement appears natural. Wetland mitigation sites may be used as part of the greenway. Pathways may be located along side or in the greenway but not appear as a primary design element of the greenway. The green way will provide a landscape separation between newly developing residential areas and high volume traffic corridors. 3 Trailways, Parks and Open Space Areas Trailways, neighborhood and community park and open space areas will be provided throughout the URTPA. The extensive Brown's Creek Wetland systems shall provide the framework for park and open space resources preservation in the north portion of the transition area. Long Lake and existing woodlands and windbreaks shall be used in the southern portion of the site for trail locations. An overall system of trails connecting new neighborhoods from Dellwood Blvd to 62nd Streets shall be planned along wetlands, new natural drainage ways and wooded areas. Within neighborhoods pathways shall conveniently connect residents to neighborhood park and open space areas separated from auto traffic. Any active community park, convenience commercial use or school site shall be clearly connected to surrounding residential areas by walkways and bike path, utilize and preserve natural areas for trail locations. Development Pattern and Density The overall character of the transition areas shall be single family with selected locations of compact clustered attached housing. The existing semi -rural character of the areas north of McKusick Road (Random Creek) and south of Boutwell (Spring Creek) shall remain with some in fill at rural densities. Newly developed areas shall be large lot (1 to 1.5 dwelling units per acres DU/Acre), small lot (2 to 3 DU/Acre) or higher density attached housing at 4 - 6 DU/Acre. Large, lot sin,gle family areas are located in areas of sensitive sites. Because of topography wetlands, lakes or timberland conditions the amount of site disruption is limited. These areas tend to be located on steeply sloped or wooded shorelands or adjacent to sensitive wetlands or open space areas. A cluster development concept could work in this area to minimize the impact on the land. Small, lot single family areas tend to be in areas that are less environmentally sensitive. These sites can be interior to the large lot area or setback form open space areas. These sites are the flatter corn or hay fields of the URTPA. The development density of the small lot area is typical of the existing city. Attached or compact housing areas are located in pockets separated visually and physically from single family areas. These locations have good direct access to major roads and are more closely tied to existing urbanized areas. Sites for compact housing area located on County Road 5, 62nd near 15, Myrtle Street south and west of Long Lake, possibly McKusick Road (west of mitigation site) and pockets south of Dellwood Blvd. Convenience Commercial Locations. The purpose of this use is to provide services and products for the surrounding residential areas to reduce auto use. The sites should be clearly connected by pathways to adjacent residential areas, be of a residential scale and style compatible with the 4 adjacent residential areas. Office park or research and development areas. These locations provide a job base for the surrounding residential areas and tax base for the community. These sites should have convenient access to major roads, be visually and physically separated from residential areas, be attractively designed and landscaped to fit into the site conditions. 5 ALTERNATIVE "F" Acres DU Land Use Residential Single Family Large Lot (1.0 - 1.5 DU/Acre) 98 100-150 Small Lot (2.0 - 3.0 DU/Acre) 265 530-795 Compact (4.0 - 6.0 DU/Acre) 125 500-750 Totals 488 1,130-1,695 C:\WPWIN60\WPDOCS\RESULTS.SR