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�.�__ _ Scandia is known throughout the area as a rural small town math a unique character
�� �� and piston.The village remains the center of social eonununih-actisities.
Gammelgarden attracts people to learn about Minnesota histon-and enjoy a slice
of Swedish calture.Rural buildings endowed with Scandia's history and identitc
are preserved or incorporated into development and redevelopment,and family
'VNF z,2009 farms can still he found within the city Structures in the tillage(store,old bank.
other store fronts)are recognizable from old photos and other areas with distinct
eommunitp or historic character such as Big Marine,Cop�s,and 6tissille retain
their uniqueness._.
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General Goals and Policies
LU Goal 1:Maintain the Gays unique rural and small-town character and its
(ok,take a deep breath..} natural landscape while accommodating a reasonable amount of new
development that contributes to,rather than detracts from,that character.
dd LU Policy 1.1:Establish standards to ensure that new development
responds to the surrounding landscape and preserves sc is historic and
• �. refurai resournes wherever possible.
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LU Implementation Strategy 1.1.1:Modify existing zoning districts and
# �+ create new zoning districts that are compatible with the profaned mu of
�� land uses described in each Comprehensive plan futrme IeM use areas.
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General Goals and Policies General Goals and Policies
LU Implementation Strategy 1,1,2:Explore the feasibility of infiatinq LU Policy 1,4:Emphasize sensitivity to community character in new
historic preservation efforts that would encourage the preservation of
historic buildings,such as a revolving grail or ban program for facade development and agnnaredevelopment. hether that character is expressed by
improvamerts. Mstoric buildings,agracultual vies and activities,rattral resource,scenic
views,dark skies,a quiet setting,or other elements that are enportant to
LU Implementation Strategy 1.1.3:Work with Washington County the Cifys residents.
Historical Society and Gammelgarden to provide educational materials to
residents about the Cty s piston buildings and sites,using techniques such
seasonal tours of builtirgs in the village carter or awards for exemplary LU Imptemervation Strategy 1.4.1:To protect eScandia's community
renovations character,devebp standards or guidelines for the design of rev
development and redevelopment are needed.
LU Implementation Strategy 1.1.4:Encourage preserving historic
landmark buildings-such as barns,village nester strucnues,historic bg
tomes-starting with en inventory and developing pmgrem coterie to
identify structures.
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Village Mixed Use Goal and Policies Village Mixed Use Goal and Policies
LU Policy 2,1:Encourage commercial,office,ler�ed rotustria residential, LU Policy 2.2:Provide for easy pedesoran movemera in the village eerier
instfufczral and civic uses that complement existing uses and use pattern. and connection to surrouding areas.
LU Impiemeetatiee Strategy 2.1.2:Establish design standards and LU impiemeration Strategy 2.2.1:Plan for sidewalks or pedestrian
guidelirres to ensure that now commercial buildings reflect'downtown` pathways along ail existing and now streets within the village center,
character in their size,massing,setbacks,and other attributes-Promote are]consider developing pedestran connections where streets cannot
the use of guidolines for new buidings to encourage architectural connect neghbortxwds with the village eerier.
design that is compatibin wth is sunoundirgs.
LU Implementation Strategy 2.13:Establish desgn stardanis to I''
improve the quality and appearance of IigM industrial development in
the outage vender.
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Village Mixed Use Goal and Policies Village Neighborhood Goal and Policies
LU Policy 2.3:Create an enhanced and economically healthy village LU Goal 3:Establish growth areas surrounding the Village Center,iriterded to
eerier. support primarily single and multiple family resaental uses on bit sizes
reflective of the existing village lot sizes.
LU implementation Strategy 2.3.3:Conkfer regulatory and frrencial
incenirves for programs to encourage existing building owners to make LU Policy 3.1:Encourage single-and multiple-family residential uses that
cfmrges to meet desgn standards for the prawn stern,adaptive are compatible with adjacent tarot uses and use patterns in the village
reuse,and desgn improvement of existing tradtional structiees. carder and reflect tfa character of the village area.
LU implementation Strategy 3,1.2:Establish design stardardsand
guidelines to ensure that new residential buildings are compatible with
existing fostoric holdings in terms of bracing hagta and massing,
placemera on the lot,and garage and driveway placement.
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Design Standards Initiatives: Rural Commercial Areas Goals and Policies
Village Neighborhood Goal and Policies
LU Goal I I:Recognize the value of the Cily's fostork rural commercial areas
LU Policy 3.3:Encourage developmera of new neghborfxwds that relate are]crossroads stores.
to their natural setting.
LU Policy nneec Encourage tedtloni cammre]co and service businesses
wFlere commercial uses existed historicalty and wMin�to be maintained,but
LU impiemematien Strategy 3.3.1:Pmvide pedestrian access to not ie other areas of the City.
parks and trails and community destirvstion.
LU Implementation Strategy 11,2.1:Establish desgn standards to enure
that new commercial buildings reflect the Malone character of their
LU implementation Strategy 3.3.3:Consider landscaping standards surroundings in their size,massing,setbacks and other attributes.
for new development along the public right-of-way.
LU Policy 11.3:Manage parking and pedestrian circulation in hwtoric
hamlets to calm traffic and en courage walking and biking.
LU impiemertation Strategy 11.3.1:Improve pedestrian crossings,
vomiter installation of sidewalks and walkways m defined areas,and work
with businesses to improve sgnge for parking areas,paths and trails.
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Economic Development Goals and Policies Economic Development Goals and Policies
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ED Goal 1:Strengthen the village center of Sesotho as the focal point of economic - ED Policy 1.2i Identify inrfill opportunities and promote new commercial investment that
and community activity creates synergy with existing businesses.
ED Policy 1.1:Work with village center land and building owners to maintain and ED implementation Strategy 1.2.1.Work with local banks and economic development
upgrade their building facades and properties consistent with the village's small entities to create opportunities for entrepreneurs to use empty or underused commercial
town image and historic character buidings in the village.
ED lmpiemeetation Strategy 1.1.1:Create architectural design guidelines ED Implementation Strategy 1.2.2:Consider redevekrpmert strategies in the viltaee
with examples to guide facade impmvemerts. core to reassemble land and develop buildings that both meet desired design standards
and are attractive to businesses starting,expanding,or relocating to Scamdia.
ED Implementation Strategy 1.1.2:Investigate incentive programs such as
small grants or free design assistance to encourage building and property
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ED Policy 1.5:In the review of new business developments or expansions,require the use ED Goal 2:Encourage small businesses and entrepreneurs in and around the village
of high-quality materials,building designs that are compatible with the historic character center.
of the area,and landscaping that restores the natural rural character of the area.
ED Policy 2.1:Create land use and zoning standards that encourage businesses with
ED Implementation Strategy 1.5.1:Create design standards including architectural and size and structures appropriate for outage center's budding infrastructure.
landscaping standards consistent with a historic design pattern that provides continuity ED Implementation Strategy 2.1.1:Set maximum size limitations for commercial
without restricting individuality.
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ED Implementation Strategy 1.5.2:Consider forming a design standard advisory ED Implementation Strategy 2.1,2:Investigate standards that discourage formula
committee to review proposals and make recommendations on design to the Planning food establishments.
Commission.
ED implementation Strategy 2,1.3:Prohibit franchise architecture or siglmge.
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Sense of place Historic design elements in Scandia:
Pedestrian scale: You can walk around town,take a stroll through • R a brick(manufactunxt in setouko
Gammelgarden or the cemetery,and stop at the store for an ice cream. • Timber wnstruction,including examples of horizontal claptxurrd siding,vertical board-
The awnings,outdoor eating areas,and porches invite you in.Scandia and-batten siding,and flat-planet log construction with dovetail wipers
has an identity that is different than anywhere else." • Natural building materials
• Double-hung windows,true divided light windows,transom windows,display windows
• Re«ssed entries
Historic Architectural Styles found in Scandia •
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• Pomhes and patios
• Mainstreet-style storefronts • Parapet walls,cornices,corbels
• Scandinavian-influenced architecture • Decorative gabiesand gabled entrances
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• Rural/agricultural architecture(e.g.,barns,rural school houses,and • st xpiy pit h d o0
farmhouses in Agricultural core and General Rural areas)
• Signs projecting from buildings
• Defied lintels and sills,drip-cap trim on windows
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Ideas from the Design Committee Economic Development&Historic Preservation
• Work with an architect/landscape architect to come up with an overall Historic Preselvation References in the Comprehensive Plan
plan for the Village Center(sidewalks,landscaping,lighting,etc.)
• Work with an architect to design a new City Hall that can be a visible LU Implementation Strategy 1.1.2 Explore the feasibility of initiating historic
example of the design standards preservation efforts that would encourage the preservation of historic buildings,such
as a revolving grant or ban program for facade improvements.
• Save the water company building
• Come up with creative ways to raise funding for facade and sign LU Implementation Strategy 1.1,3:Work with Washington County Historical Society
improvements that meet the guidelines(Osceola example) and cammegaraer,to provide educational materials to residents show the enys
• historic buildings and sites,using techniques such as seasonal tours of buidings it the
• Promote the idea to Washington County to build a"Washington County - village center or awards for exemplary renovations.
Welcome Center"in Scandia
• Recruit desirable businesses to Scandia LU Implementation Strategy 1.1.4:Encourage preserving historic landmark buildings
-such as barns,village center structures,historic log tomes-starting with an inventory
• Start an Economic Development/Historic Preservation Committee to and developing program criteria to identify structures
work on these and other projects
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ED Policy 1.2:Identify in-fill opportunities and promote new commercial investment
that creates synergy with existing businesses.
ED Implementation Strategy 1.2.9:Work with local banks and economic
development entities to create opportunities for entrepreneurs to use empty or
urderused commercial buildings in the village.
ED Implementation Strategy 1.2.2:Consider redevelopment strategies in the village
core to reassemble land and develop buildings that both meet desired design
standards and are attractive to businesses starting,expanding,or relocating to
Scandia.
CITY OF SCANDIA
DESIGN STANDARDS COMMITTEE
* Members Appointed February 17, 2009
** Members Appointed March 17, 2009
*** Members Appointed May 5, 2009
+ Member Appointed May 18, 2009
to serve through duration of project
Susan Rodsjo (Chair)* Dave Hume*
21450 Pomroy Ave. N. 14939 Old Marine Trail
Scandia, MN 55073 Marine on St. Croix, MN 55074
433-3917 433-4253
Susan.rodsjo@fontiernet.net Dave.hume@lbginn.com
Scott T. Westphal* Connie Amos*
20685 Quinnell 21980 Parrish Rd N.
Scandia, MN 55072 Scandia, MN 55073
433-2722 433-5772
elimsw@frontiernet.net te1e87201(&,aol.com
Margie Dreher* Jim "Moose" Malmquist **
23497 Meadowbrook Ave. N. 14670 Scandia Tr. No.
Scandia, MN 55073 Scandia, MN 55073
433-5728 433-3782
scandiastore@frontiernet.net Mooseno8@mydo.corn
Dan Sandager * Wayne Schmitt**
20021 St. Croix Trail 20769 Keewahtin Ave.
Scandia, MN 55073 Forest Lake, MN 55025
433-1488 433-3536
psandagergaol.com wschmitt@mywobo.com
Wayne Brannum * Sue Fitzgerald ***
Sala Architects 13900 202nd St N.
wbranum@salaarc.com Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
433-1441
Peter Curtis + sue fitzgerald(&,hotmail.com
12555 Morris Trail N.
Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
433-4031
Arkytek44@aol.com
STAFF:
Anne Hurlburt, City Administrator
14727 209th Street
Scandia, MN 55073
433-2274
a.hurIburt@ci.scandia.mmus