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6.c Implementation WorksheetIMPLEMENTATION PLAN WORKSHEET Action Plan LAND USE I Schedule I Lead I Status I Comments Preserve the rural, agricultural character of Scandia through zoning regulations, ordinances, and site design standards 1. Provide on-going code enforcement in the City. 2-3 years Zoning Administrator / Sheriff Deputy Started This is an ongoing activity 2. Update the zoning map to preserve open space, arable land, large lots,etc ? Planning Commission maybe organize a task force, this is a complicated issue 3. Modify Ag -core and General Rural zoning district boundaries based on prime ag lands Timing Planning Commission farmland/open space 4. Provide for greater density in the Village Neighborhhod District to focus growth away from prime ag land Planning Commission Planning Commission Core zones for uses, lot area and setback requirements Manage land use to prevent the premature demand for extension of urban services and in ways that allow existing service levels to meet service needs 1. identify growth focus areas with zoning Timing Planning Commission timed zoning changes? 2. Update Capital Improvement Plan biennially to be proactive in identifying infrastructure issues Timing Capital Improvement Committee the land is put under permanent protection as 3. Review Development Code related to mining and related activities Timing Planning Commission farmland/open space Ensure a variety of lot sizes to create affordable development opportunities to best meet the needs of residents and businesses in Scandia 1. long term infrastructure plan to allow smaller lots in growth areas Timing Lead/Partners timed zoning changes? 2. Update the Development Code for lot area and setbacks in Village Mixed Use and Neighborhood Districts Timing Planning Commission the land is put under permanent protection as 3. Review Development Code related to mining and related activities Timing Planning Commission farmland/open space Protect and encourage agricultural production to ensure it is a part of the community as a viable long-term land use 1. Create a rural preserve easement density bonus Planning Commission allow dense construction in a small area if the rest of 2. Protect our aggregate resource to meet our future needs. Planning Commission the land is put under permanent protection as 3. Review Development Code related to mining and related activities Timing Planning Commission farmland/open space 2. Review Development Code related to General Rural and Ag Planning Commission Planning Commission Core zones for uses, lot area and setback requirements 3. Review zoning map for General Rural and Ag Core to protect Planning Commission prime farmland 4. Provide for greater density in the Village Neighborhhod Planning Commission District to focus growth away from prime ag land Allow for the safe and orderly extraction of aggregate resources while protecting sensitive resources on or near those properties and providing for transitions to other uses when resource extraction is complete 1. Require annual review of operating plans for mines Planning Commission 2. Protect our aggregate resource to meet our future needs. Planning Commission 3. Review Development Code related to mining and related activities Timing Planning Commission 4. Update zoning map after mines are no longer in operation Planning Commission Ensure Zonine Code is reflective of Comprehensive Plan 1. Update Zoning Ordinance to reflect new changes in Comp Plan 1-2 years Planner / Planning Started Complete by end of 2019 Commission Page 1 of 6 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WORKSHEET Action Plan NATURAL RESOURCES I Schedule ILead Status Comments Protect natural resources and look for opportunities to connect laree areas of open space 1.1 Identify potential sources of funding that would not burden ITiming I Lead/Partners 2.1 Farm/rural preserve easments? ITiming I Lead/Partners Preserve high quality natural areas 1. Work to preserve the natural areas that we already have. Timing Public Works / Parks & Recreation I feel that this is already managed between the landowner and the DNR I don't feel that we need to dramatically increase the amount of natural areas we have 2. Provide educational materials regarding control of invasive species (e.g. buckthorn) Timing Parks & Recreation / MnDNR opportunities for the future Lake Associations Eliminate, reduce, or mitigate the negative effects of invasive species on natural resources 1. Support efforts of Watershed Districts and Lake Associations Timing Watershed I feel that this is already managed between the landowner and the DNR 2. Provide access to inventory information to treat AIS and educate public Parks & Recreation / MnDNR Associations and opportunities for the future Lake Associations 2. We should be proactive in limiting the effects of invasive Timing Lead/Partners Limited by city budget. species where appropriate. & Recreation 3. Provide educational materials regarding control of invasive Timing Parks & Recreation / Again, where appropriate and affordable by the city. species (e.g. buckthorn) MnDNR Limited resources by the city will limit what we can 4. Coordinate control of aquatic invasive species with Lake Watershed provide access to. 4. Associations. Associations 5. Develop maintenance plan for invasive species control in City Public Works / Parks parks & Recreation Recoenize and enhance publicly owned lands and improve public access to such lands where appropriate 1. Prepare inventory of public lands that recognizes current Timing Public Works / Parks I feel that this is already managed between the landowner and the DNR 2. Provide access to inventory information condition and uses, issues related to the property and Parks & Recreation / MnDNR & Recreation opportunities for the future 2. Use CIP process to develop 5 -year plans for improvements Timing Public Works / Parks & Recreation 3. Identify potential sources of funding that would not burden Public Works / Parks Again, where appropriate and affordable by the city. City budget & Recreation Limited resources by the city will limit what we can provide access to. 4. Develop management plans for City owned properties Public Works / Parks & Recreation Work with property owners to protect and preserve native, endangered, threatened, and unique plants and animals on privately owned land 1. None Timing Lead/Partners I feel that this is already managed between the landowner and the DNR 2. Provide access to inventory information Timing Parks & Recreation / MnDNR Page 2 of 6 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WORKSHEET Action Plan RESILIENCE I Schedule ILead IStatus IComments Encourage the use of renewable, local and diverse forms of energy in order to increase use of local resources, mitigate the local risk from fossil fuel scarcity and price increases. and heln meet Minnesota's climate protection goals. 1. Implement GreenStep Cities Best Practices as appropriate Timing Staff/ Green Step Village Mixed Use and Village Neighborhood districts Committee 1. Provide ongoing review of new technologies 3 - 5 years Commission Proceed with caution. Past experience shows how quickly new technologies can turn out not as expected and creating new unique problems 1. Make a list of future infrastructure issues. Make a plan to Timing Engineer/ Public Encourage energy efficient housing that exceeds the minimum efficiency levels required in the State building codes 1. Timing Lead/Partners 2.1 ITiming I Lead/Partners Review the goals of the Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program and implement GreenStep Cities Best Practices as appropriate 1. Timing I ead/Partners = is is should be an implementation step not a policy 2. Review oroeram for discussion and awareness lonaoine ICitv HOUSING I Schedule I Lead I Status I Comments Sunnort a varietv of housing tunes and densities for residential uses in and surrounding the Village Center 1. Review zoning map and Development Code regulations for Timing Planning Commission Village Mixed Use and Village Neighborhood districts 2. Continue discussions on Comp Plan current Planning Commission Scandia needs to provide for housing that supports a work force, although it will be limited due to limited available lands for such 1. Make a list of future infrastructure issues. Make a plan to Timing Engineer/ Public solve the issues. Start setting aside funds now. Works / CIP Committee Expand life -cycle housing opportunities for residents at all points of life 1. Review Development Code regulations for uses in the Village Timing Planning Commission Mixed Use and Village Neighborhood districts 2. Continue discussions on Comp Plan current Planning Commission Scandia's residents are getting older and most prefer to stay in Scandia, additional senior resident options are critical. Encourage a ranee of housing choices that fit with the character of the communitv 1. Review Development Code regulations for uses in the Village Timing Lead/Partners Mixed Use and Village Neighborhood districts 2. Continue discussions on Comp Plan current Planning Commission Scandia's residents are getting older and most prefer to stay in Scandia, additional senior resident options are critical. Page 3 of 6 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WORKSHEET Action Plan ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS I Schedule I Lead I Status I Comments Concentrate on retaining and expanding local businesses in and around the Village Center and existing Rural Commercial districts 1. Review Development Code regulations for commercial and Timing EDA / Planning Providing specific zoning and ordinances to provide 2. mixed use districts Timing Lead/Partners small scale farms and Ag operations the ability to grow 2. Continue discussions on Comp Plan current Planning Commission Keeping Scandia as "positive" for local business's to 2. Find resources that can give us ideas on how to encourage Timing Lead/Partners provide a good mix of small and unique offerings will community scale ag be very important to our growth 3. Create TIFF districts to help rebuild/renovate buildings Timing EDA / Council 4. develop better archetectual guilines for the village that create Timing Lead/Partners a noticable uniqueness 4. Review Development Code related to General Rural and Ag Timing Planning Commission 5. Invision a perfect village center that showcases what Scandia Core zones for uses, lot area and setback requirements if you build it, they will come is. make a dream/ideal plan and stick to it 5. Review zoning map for Generla Rural and Ag Core to protect Timing Planning Commission Actively support the retention and expansion of Scandia community -scale agricultural operations 1. Continue discussions on Comp Plan 1 - 3 years Planning Commission Providing specific zoning and ordinances to provide 2. Evaluate options for community -wide upgrades Timing Lead/Partners small scale farms and Ag operations the ability to grow 3. Evaluate options to meet state service minimum throughout the City Timing Lead/Partners and sell to afford large blocks of land 2. Find resources that can give us ideas on how to encourage Timing Lead/Partners check with MN Food Assoc. community scale ag 3. Identify development code regulations that negatively impact Timing Planning Commission community -scale ag 4. Review Development Code related to General Rural and Ag Timing Planning Commission Core zones for uses, lot area and setback requirements 5. Review zoning map for Generla Rural and Ag Core to protect Timing Planning Commission prime farmland Encourage home-based entrepreneurs and businesses 1. Review and be proactive towards this increasing trend current Commission Scandia is unique in it's # of home based businesss that 2. Evaluate options for community -wide upgrades Timing Lead/Partners may will be growing in the future. Things to consider 3. Evaluate options to meet state service minimum throughout the City Timing Lead/Partners are out buildings, parking, etc.. 3. Identify development code regulations that negatively impact Timing EDA / Planning home-based businesses 2. Evaluate options for community -wide internet upgrades above Timing Lead/Partners state minimums 3. Evaluate options to meet state service minimum throughout Timing Lead/Partners the City 4. Expand access to internet services throughout the entire city Timing Lead/Partners Expand access to internet services throughout the entire City 1. In progress current City Frontier is now offering business programs to better serve local business and home based businesss in certain areas. 2. Evaluate options for community -wide upgrades Timing Lead/Partners 3. Evaluate options to meet state service minimum throughout the City Timing Lead/Partners 4. Meet with MIDCO and see if we can work with them to expand faster Timing Lead/Partners Page 4 of 6 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WORKSHEET Action Plan PARKS AND TRAILS I Schedule I Lead I Status I Comments Develop an effective planning approach to developing and maintaining parks and recreation areas and constructing and maintaining trails and routes to meet the needs of residents 1. Prepare inventory of public lands that recognizes current Timing Public Works / Parks I feel that these relationships are in place and continue 2. condition and uses, issues related to the property and Timing & Recreation to expand these enhancements 2. opportunities for the future Timing Lead/Partners I believe we are too rural to develop a system of connected traisl and parks for walkers and bikers. Local parks, state parks, county parks do a good job 2. Use CIP process to develop 5 -year plans for improvements Timing Public Works / Parks 3. Continute work with MnDNR on Gateway Trail through Timing & Recreation / CIP Scandia Committee 3. in progress current I Park i lWill be limited by city park budget Park Reserve Develop a close working relationship with other agencies and groups to enhance the parks and recreation facilities and develop trails and routes in the City 1. in progress current park/county I feel that these relationships are in place and continue 2. Support creation of County -wide bike plan Timing County Parks / Cycling Scandia to expand these enhancements 2. Parks should develop a list of groups that could help up reach Timing Lead/Partners I believe we are too rural to develop a system of connected traisl and parks for walkers and bikers. Local parks, state parks, county parks do a good job our goals, and then meet with them to "visioncast" 3. Continute work with MnDNR on Gateway Trail through Timing MnDNR Scandia 4. Work with Washington County on connections to Big Marine Timing Lead/Partners Park Reserve 5. Establish better connection with William O'Brien State Park as a part of Scandia Support a network of parks and trails to provide community -wide connections to serve the health and welfare of residents 1. make a "dream trail map" as a plan Timing Parks & Recreation 2. Support creation of County -wide bike plan Timing County Parks / Cycling Scandia 3. Action Item Timing Lead/Partners I believe we are too rural to develop a system of connected traisl and parks for walkers and bikers. Local parks, state parks, county parks do a good job Use park and recreational facilities search areas and other natural resource information to guide and encourage park acquisition donations and potential site acquisitions when property becomes available 1. Develop inventory of high priority sites Timing Parks & Recreation 2. Funding sources Timing Engineer/Staff 3. Identify sensitive watershed/viewshed/open space areas to prioritize park acquisition Timing Lead/Partners TRANSPORTATION I Schedule I Lead I Status I Comments Provide an integrated, internally -connected, efficient street system connecting village and higher density neighborhoods to the Village Center 1. Create street plan in Village Neighborhood District Timing Engineer/ Pubic works 2. Timing Lead/Partners Establish context -sensitive roadway design standards that will protect the narrow and heavily wooded character of identified low -traffic roadways 1. 1Review Engineering standards to provide alternate context- Timing City Engineer sensitive standards Page 5 of 6 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WORKSHEET Action Plan 2. add a section on road design into the architectual design Timing Lead/Partners guidelines Maintain Scandia's system of local roadways that is well coordinated with MnDOT and Washington County roadways 1. Participate in County long-range planning and CIP activities Timing City Engineer 2. ITiming I Lead/Partners Encourage the use of non -automotive modes of transportation 1.1 Timing Lead/Partners 2.1 ITiming I Lead/Partners 2. Update shoreland overlay to minimize building impact on waterfront Timing Support the development of regional and local transit options 1. Timing I Lead/Partners 2.1 ITiming I Lead/Partners Preserve the safety of regional air traffic 1. 1 Maintain height restrictions in development code ITiming I Lead/Partners 2.1 ITiming I Lead/Partners WATER RESOURCES I Schedule I Lead I Status I Comments Preserve and protect the auantitv and aualitv of surface water and eroundwater 1. explore other options for road salt Timing Public Works 2. Update shoreland overlay to minimize building impact on waterfront Timing Lead/Partners 3. identify sensitive water areas to require protective practices in these areas Timing Engineer/ Watershed Districts and SSTS fix Up grants for low-income residents for CDA Imarove stormwater manaeement and land stewardshin practices. 1. Participate in Watershed District planning efforts and support projects to improve water quality Timing Engineer/ Staff 2. Work with Watershed District to identify areas where stormwater BPMs can be implemented Timing Engineer/ Staff 3. Identify areas where direct impacts to impaired waters can be reduced Timing Engineer/ Staff and SSTS fix Up grants for low-income residents for CDA Protect the natural and scenic resources of the St. Croix River Corridor, both within and adjacent to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway 1. Acquire park land on the Saint Croix (Zavoral mine/solar instalation) Timing Lead/Partners 2. Review Lower St. Croix River Ordinance and update to address issues Timing Planning Commission 2. Promote Washington County SSTS low interest loan program Timing Washington County Ensure financial and environmental accountabilitv for installation. maintenance. remediation. and manaeement of anv permitted private wastewater system 1. Search for sources of funding for septic repair/replace for low Timing Washington County income folks Pubic Health 2. Promote Washington County SSTS low interest loan program Timing Washington County and SSTS fix Up grants for low-income residents for CDA improvement to non-compliant septic systems Page 6 of 6