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Presentation to the City Council on the Comprehensive PlanCity Council May 15, 2018 What is a Comprehensive Plan? A framework and vision for the next 20-30 years in the city’s future Identifies goals & policies for the physical development of the City Manages anticipated growth Guides ALL stakeholders in making land use decisions Provides a legal basis for zoning & other ordinances 2 Chapters Introduction Vision, goals, background Land Use Community designation Existing and future land use Natural Resources Aggregate resources, significant areas Resilience Solar Economic Competitiveness Description Housing Existing and projected needs Parks & Trails Existing and proposed Transportation Existing system Transit, freight, aviation Water Resources Wastewater Surface Water Water Supply Implementation Action Plan Process Public Engagement Website (https://clients.bolton-menk.com/scandia/) 2 Pop-Up Meetings 3 Focus Groups Youth Business/Agricultural 55+ Steering Committee 3 Meetings Community Survey City Council Workshop Public Open House Planning Commission Discussions January –April, 2018 Planning Commission Public Hearing May 1, 2015 Common Themes Strengths: Rural, open space, history Weaknesses: Internet service, transportation, aging population and lack of younger families Common Themes Priorities for the Future Agricultural Preservation Residential & Commercial Growth Walking/Biking/Horseback Riding Trails Life Stage Housing What’s New? Community Designation Proposed Future Land Use Map Revised after Planning Commission Hearing Community Designation Diversified Rural Protecting land for rural lifestyles and long-term urbanization Home to a variety of farm and non-farm land uses. Large areas of high- quality natural resources Large portions of community contain prime agricultural soils Rural Center Serve the rural area as small town centers of commerce Surrounded by agricultural lands Generally have a mix of housing densities, and strong commercial service districts in a traditional downtown district May have wastewater treatment services Definition Community Designation Impact Overall Density Expectations New Growth, Development and Redevelopment Designation Density Diversified Rural 4 units/40 acres maximum Rural Center 3-5 units per acre minimum Density is an average for all residential development in the City This allows flexibility to have a mix of higher and lower density ranges The Comprehensive Plan must provide available land to meet forecasted growth at expected densities Density expectations apply to NEW growth, development or redevelopment Existing Net Residential Density in Scandia is 3.6 units/40 acres (Table II-H) Plan and Zoning Ordinance recognize increased density may not occur without municipal and/or community sewer Developable LandDevelopment Constraints Developable Land Proposed Future Land Use Map Revised after Planning Commission Hearing Planned Land Use Land Use Gross Acres Percentage Agricultural Core 7,300 28.7% General Rural 9,837 38.7% Mining 443 1.7% Rural Commercial 75 0.3% St. Croix River District 760 3.0% Village Neighborhood 1,435 5.6% Village Mixed Use 313 1.2% Park,Recreational, Protected Area 1,887 7.4% Open Water 3,302 13.0% Railway 72 0.3% Total 25,423 100% Forecasts The Land Use Plan must provide available land to meet forecasted growth Forecasts 2010 2015 2020 2030 2040 Population 3,934 3,896 4,260 4,630 4,950 Households 1,498 1,518 1,700 1,910 2,100 Employment 519 540 620 690 730 Source: Metropolitan Council Density Calculations Residential Density Calculations Land Use Density (un/ac) Desired Distribution Number of Units Acres Needed Current Developable Acres Agricultural Core 4/40 5%29 291 6,903 General Rural 4/40 20%116 1,164 6,524 St. Croix River Corridor 4/40 5%29 291 439 Village Neighborhood ½.5 65%378 946 970 Village Mixed Use ½.5 5%29 73 156 Total 100%581 2,765 14,182 Commercial/Industrial Density Calculations Land Use/Zoning Density (Jobs/Acre)Desired Distribution Number of Jobs Acres Needed Current Developable AcresMinMaxMinMax Village Mixed Use 14 62.4 75%143 2.3 10.2 139 Rural Commercial 11.4 50.7 25%48 0.9 4.2 49 Total 100%190 3.2 14.3 205 Staging Plan Table II-O –Staging of Future Land Use Units/Jobs/Acres Outside Urban Service Area Average Density Range Housing Existing Developable (2015) 2020 2030 2040 Residential Units/Acre Acres Units Acres Units Acres Units Acres Agricultural Core 0.1 6,093 9 90 10 100 10 100 General Rural 0.1 6,524 39 388 39 388 39 388 St. Croix River Corridor Area 0.1 439 9 90 11 110 10 100 Village Mixed Use 0.4 156 5 13 12 30 12 30 Village Neighborhood 0.4 970 120 300 132 330 126 315 Non-Residential Estimated Employment/Acre Developable Acres Jobs Acres Jobs Acres Jobs Acres Village Mixed Use 14 62.4 125 60 4.3 52 3.7 30 2.14 Rural Commercial 11.4 50.7 32 20 1.8 18 1.6 10 0.9 Required by the Met Council Based on forecasted growth Assumes development will occur in each 10-year increment Example calculation: 5% of growth anticipated in Agricultural Core (582 * 5% = 29 units) 29 units/3 = 9.7 units per 10-year increment 9 units * 0.1 units/acre = 90 acres developed in 1st 10-year increment New Chapters Natural Resources Aggregate resources Regionally significant areas Resilience Solar protection GreenStep Cities program Economic Competitiveness Goals Historical employment Housing 408 851 1,060 1,294 1,498 1,518 1,700 1,910 2,100 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2016 2020 2030 2040 Households Projections Households Forecasts Source: Metropolitan Council 14% 25% 15% 46% 23%20% 9%13% APARTMENTS TOWNHOMES RENTAL SINGLE FAMILY HOMES SENIOR/ASSISTED LIVING CLUSTER/OPEN SPACE MULTI- GENERATIONAL ADU OTHER Housing Gaps Source: 2017 Comprehensive Plan Community Survey Housing Implementation Plan Housing Goal/Need Available Tool Opportunity and Sequence of Use Potential Partners Multi- Generational Community Living Start-Up Loan Program Assist first-time homebuyers with purchase and down payment assistance Minnesota Housing Home Improvement Loans Assist homeowners in financing home maintenance projects Washington County CDA, Minnesota Housing ADU Ordinance Continue to support ordinances permitting the construction of accessory dwelling units or guest homes Property Owners Program or Framework Work with groups and stakeholders to develop guiding principles, frameworks, and action plans to consider and incorporate the needs of older residents into development decisions Senior advocacy groups or networks, residents Maintaining Existing Housing Units Home Improvement Loans Assist homeowners in financing home maintenance projects Washington County CDA, Minnesota Housing Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Repair Grant/Loan Assist homeowners with noncompliant subsurface sewage treatment systems Washington County New Housing Construction Tax Increment Financing Encourage development of new housing units, redevelopment and/or infrastructure improvements through the creation of a TIF district Washington County CDA GROW Fund Provide gap financing for new or redevelopment projects affordable to owner or renter households at or below 60% AMI Washington County HRA Other City Ordinances Review ordinances to identify potential opportunities for cluster development and flexible development Planning Commission and City CouncilReview ordinances to identify any regulations that inhibit housing priorities. Regional Trail Considerations Local Parks Transportation Water Resources Wastewater Identifies limitations of existing public and private systems Identifies potential expansion on municipal sewer Surface Water Summarizes Local Surface Water Management Plan Water Supply Summarizes local water supply Implementation Official Controls Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances CIP Amendment Procedure Action Plan Worksheets Specific action steps by chapter and goal Next Steps Submit plan for adjacent/affected community review Allow 6 months to submit comments Address any comments received City Council adopts resolution authorizing submittal of plan to the Metropolitan Council Metro Council has 120 days to review and approve City must address any comments Following approval, begin review of Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance to ensure compliance with Comprehensive Plan Thank you! Questions / Comments Jane Kansier, AICP Janeka@Bolton-menk.com 952-890-0509