7.b iv. Comprehensive Plan Appendix F - Action Plan Worksheets
Appendix F: Action Plan Worksheets
LAND USE Schedule Lead Status Comments
1.Provide on-going code enforcement in the City.Ongoing Zoning Administrator / Sheriff
Deputy
Started This is an ongoing activity
2.Carry out a study of the City and current zoning map to
identify areas for preservation of open space, arable land,
large lots, and prime agricultural land.
2019-2023 Planning Commission
3.Identify programs and tools to facilitate preservation of open
space and prime agricultural land.
2019-2020 Planning Commission
1.Carry out a study of the City and current zoning map to
identify areas for preservation of open space, arable land,
large lots, and prime agricultural land.
2019-2023 Planning Commission
2.Update Capital Improvement Plan biennially to be proactive in
identifying infrastructure issues
Ongoing Capital Improvement
Committee
The next update is scheduled for 2020.
1.Identify infrastructure improvements necessary to allow
smaller lots in Village Neighborhood Districts
2020 City Engineer/City Council
2.Update the Development Code for lot area and setbacks in
Village Mixed Use and Neighborhood Districts
2019-2020 Planning Commission
1.Review Development Code related to General Rural and Ag
Core zones for uses, lot area and setback requirements
2019-2023 Planning Commission May be part of the study identified above.
2.Review zoning map for General Rural and Ag Core to protect
prime farmland
2019-2020 Planning Commission May be part of the study identified above.
3.Provide for greater density in the Village Neighborhhod
District to focus growth away from prime agricultural land
2019-2020 Planning Commission
Action Plan
Preserve the rural, agricultural character of Scandia through zoning regulations, ordinances, and site design standards
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
Ensure a variety of lot sizes to create affordable development opportunities to best meet the needs of residents and businesses in Scandia
Protect and encourage agricultural production to ensure it is a part of the community as a viable long-term land use
Land Use Updated 5/9/2018
LAND USE Schedule Lead Status Comments
Action Plan
4.Identify potential tools to encourage preservation of prime
agricultural land as part of development.
2019-2020 Planning Commission Purpose is to allow concentrated development in a
small area if the rest of the land is put under
permanent protection as farmland/open space.
1.Require annual review of operating plans for mines Ongoing City Council
2.Permit continuation of current mining activities Ongoing City Council
3.Review Development Code related to mining and related
activities
2019-2020 Planning Commission
4.Update zoning map after mines are no longer in operation Planning Commission Timing will be based on schedule of existing mines
1.Update Zoning Ordinance to reflect new changes in Comp Plan 2019-2020 Planner / Planning Commission Started Complete by end of 2019
Ensure Zoning Code is reflective of Comprehensive Plan
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
Land Use Updated 5/9/2018
NATURAL RESOURCES Schedule Lead Status Comments
1.Identify potential funding sources and grant opportunities Ongoing Lead/Partners Look for resources that do not rely on City budget
2.Evaluate tools such as preservation and conservation
easements as part of development.
Ongoing Lead/Partners
1.Continue to maintain and to preserve existing natural areas on
City-owned properties.
Ongoing Public Works / Parks &
Recreation
2.Create an inventory of high quality natural areas 2020 Parks & Recreation / MnDNR
3.Increase community awareness of threats to natural areas
such as buckthorn and other invasive species
Ongoing Parks & Recreation / MnDNR
1.Support efforts of Watershed Districts and Lake Associations
to treat AIS and educate public
Ongoing Watershed Associations and
Lake Associations
2.Support programs that are proactive in limiting the effects of
invasive species where appropriate.
Ongoing Watershed Associations and
Lake Associations
City action may be limited by city budget; support
other partners
3.Increase community awareness of threats to natural areas
such as buckthorn and other invasive species
Ongoing Parks & Recreation / MnDNR
4.Develop a maintenance plan for invasive species control on
City-owned property.
2019-2020 Public Works / Parks &
Recreation
1.Prepare inventory of public lands, inlcuding current conditions
and uses, issues related to the property and opportunities for
the future
2020 Public Works / Parks &
Recreation
2.Use CIP process to develop 5-year plans for improvements Ongoing Public Works / Parks &
Recreation
Next CIP process is scheduled for 2020
3.Identify potential funding sources and grant opportunities Ongoing Public Works / Parks &
Recreation
Look for resources that do not rely on City budget
4.Develop management plans for City owned properties 2021 Public Works / Parks &
Recreation
Action Plan
Protect natural resources and look for opportunities to connect large areas of open space
Preserve high quality natural areas
Eliminate, reduce, or mitigate the negative effects of invasive species on natural resources
Recognize and enhance publicly owned lands and improve public access to such lands where appropriate
Natural Resources Updated 5/9/2018
NATURAL RESOURCES Schedule Lead Status Comments
Action Plan
1.Provide access to information on significant ecological areas
and species in Scandia
2021 Public Works / Parks &
Recreation
Work with property owners to protect and preserve native, endangered, threatened, and unique plants and animals on privately owned land
Natural Resources Updated 5/9/2018
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
RESILIENCE Schedule Lead Status Comments
1.Implement GreenStep Cities Best Practices as appropriate Ongoing Staff / Green Step Committee
2.Increase community awareness of City's efforts to implement
GreenStep best pratices.
Ongoing Staff / Green Step Committee
3.Provide ongoing review of new technologies and tools, and
their impact on City regulations.
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
Encourage energy efficient housing that exceeds the minimum efficiency levels required in the State building codes
1.Work with utility providers to provide educational materials
on best management practices and energy saving programs
Ongoing Excel Energy / Minnesota
Energy Resources
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 help meet
Minnesota’s climate protection goals.
Action Plan
Resilience Updated 5/9/2018
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS Schedule Lead Status Comments
1.Review Development Code regulations for commercial and
mixed use districts
2019-2020 EDA / Planning Commission /
Planner
2.Develop an incentives program to assist local businesses and
to encourage business retention
Ongoing EDA
3.Investigate programs and tools to help rebuild/renovate
buildings
2020 EDA / Council
4.Review Development Code regulations to allow more
flexibility in lot subdivisions
2019-2020 Planning Commission / Planner
Actively support the retention and expansion of Scandia community-scale agricultural operations
1.Carry out a study of the City and current zoning map to
identify areas for preservation of open space, arable land,
large lots, and prime agricultural land.
2019-2023 Planning Commission
2.Work with outside agencies to provide educational materials
on small scale farming operations
Ongoing Minnesota Food Association
3.Review Development Code regulations to continue to
encourage and protect community-scale agriculture
2019-2020 Planning Commission
4.Review Development Code related to General Rural and Ag
Core zones for uses, lot area and setback requirements
2019-2020 Planning Commission
5.Review Development Code regulations to identify barriers to
small scale agricultural uses.
2019-2020 Planning Commission
Encourage home-based entrepreneurs and businesses
1.Review Development Code regulations to permit and
encourage home-based businesses
2019-2020 Planning Commission
2.Evaluate options to meet state service minimum internet
standards throughout the City
2020 City / Internet Providers
3.Look for opportunities to facilitate expansion of internet
infrastructure as part of road development and reconstrucion
projects.
Ongoing City / DEED / Internet
Providers
This could involve the placement of conduit to
facilitate future expansion
Concentrate on retaining and expanding local businesses in and around the Village Center and existing Rural Commercial districts
Action Plan
Econ Competitiveness Updated 5/9/2018
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS Schedule Lead Status Comments
Action Plan
1.Work with internet providers to provide educational materials
about available programs for businesses
Ongoing City / Internet Providers 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 2019 City / Internet Providers
3.Evaluate options to meet state service minimum internet
standards throughout the City
2020 City / Internet Providers
4.Identify funding strategies to accelerate expansion and
upgrade of internet service.
2019 City /DEED / Internet Providers
Expand access to internet services throughout the entire City
Econ Competitiveness Updated 5/9/2018
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
HOUSING Schedule Lead Status Comments
1.Review zoning map and Development Code regulations for
Village Mixed Use and Village Neighborhood districts
2019-2020 Planner / Planning Commission
2.Identify future infrastructure issues for developing housing at
increased densities, and plan for future development as part
of CIP.
2020 Engineer / Public Works / CIP
Committee
Next scheduled CIP is 2020
Expand life-cycle housing opportunities for residents at all points of life
1.Review Development Code regulations for uses in the Village
Mixed Use and Village Neighborhood districts
2019-2020 Planning Commission
2.Work with Washington County CDA to identify options for
expanded senior housing in Scandia
Ongoing City Staff / Planning
Commission / WCDA
1.Review Development Code regulations for uses in the Village
Mixed Use and Village Neighborhood districts
2019-2020 Planning Commission
2.Work with potential developers to provide a variety of
housing options in the City
Ongoing Planning Commission
Support a variety of housing types and densities for residential uses in and surrounding the Village Center
Encourage a range of housing choices that fit with the character of the community
Action Plan
Housing Updated 5/9/2018
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
PARKS AND TRAILS Schedule Lead Status Comments
1.Prepare inventory of public lands, inlcuding current conditions
and uses, issues related to the property and opportunities for
the future
2019 Public Works / Parks &
Recreation
2.Update the 2006 Park Plan to reflect current goals and
anticipated park needs based on areas of future development.
2020 Public Works / Parks &
Recreation
3.Use CIP process to develop 5-year plans for improvements Ongoing Public Works / Parks &
Recreation / CIP Committee
Next CIP process is scheduled for 2020
1.Develop a list and meet with groups who can partner with
the City to meet the updated Par Plan goals.
2020 Parks & Recreation Committee
2.Continue work with MnDNR on Gateway Trail through Scandia Ongoing MnDNR / City
3.Work with Washington County on connections to Big Marine
Park Reserve
Ongoing Parks & Recreation Committee
/ Washington County Parks
4.Establish better connection with William O'Brien State Park as
a part of Scandia
2020 Parks & Recreation / Public
Works / MnDNR
1.Develop a long-range plan to connect neighborhoods within
the City via trails.
2022 Parks & Recreation
2.Support creation of County-wide bike plan that incorporates
County and State highways.
Ongoing County Parks / Cycling Scandia
1.Develop an inventory of high priority sites for future park
development in areas of projected future development, and
establish priorities for acquisition and development.
2022 Parks & Recreation
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
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
Action Plan
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
Support a network of parks and trails to provide community-wide connections to serve the health and welfare of residents
Parks & Trails Updated 5/9/2018
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
TRANSPORTATION Schedule Lead Status Comments
1.Develop a long-range street plan for Village Neighborhood
District
2022-2023 Engineer / Pubic works
2.Require street connections as development occurs Ongoing Engineer / Pubic works
1.Review Engineering standards to provide alternate context-
sensitive standards
2020 City Engineer
2.Consider including a section on road design in the architectual
design guidelines
2019 City Engineer /Planning
Commission
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 Ongoing City Engineer / Washington
County
2.Participate in MnDOT long-range planning activities Ongoing City Engineer / MnDOT
Encourage the use of non-automotive modes of transportation
1.Educate the public about trails and biking Ongoing Parks & Recreation / Cycling
Scandia
2.Provide information on transportation options, such as Metro
Mobility and Transit Link service.
2018 City
Support the development of regional and local transit options
1.Work with Washington County and the Metropolitan Council
on the expansion of transit options
Ongoing City / Washington County /
Metropolitan Council
Preserve the safety of regional air traffic
Provide an integrated, internally-connected, efficient street system connecting village and higher density neighborhoods to the Village Center
Establish context-sensitive roadway design standards that will protect the narrow and heavily wooded character of identified low-traffic roadways
Action Plan
Transportation Updated 5/9/2018
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
WATER RESOURCES Schedule Lead Status Comments
1.Identify threats and risks involved in the use of road salt and
explore potential options and alternatives to mitigate the
threats and risks.
Ongoing Public Works
2.Update Shoreland Overlay disrict requirements to minimize
building impact on waterfront
2019-2020 Planning Commission
3.Identify sensitive water areas to require protective practices
in these areas
2020-2021 City Engineer / Watershed
Districts
1.Participate in Watershed District planning efforts and support
projects to improve water quality
Ongoing City Engineer/ Staff /
Watershed Districts
2.Work with Watershed District to identify areas where
stormwater Best Management Practices can be implemented
Ongoing City Engineer/ Staff /
Watershed Districts
3.Identify areas where direct impacts to impaired waters can be
reduced
Ongoing Engineer/ Staff
1.Evaluate opportunities to improve public access to the Saint
Croix.
2022-2028 City
2.Review Lower St. Croix River Ordinance and update as needed
to address land use issues.
2019-2020 Planning Commission
1.Search for sources of funding for septic repair/replacement
for households .
Ongoing Washington County Pubic
Health
2.Promote Washington County SSTS low interest loan program
and SSTS fix Up grants for low-income residents for
improvement to non-compliant septic systems
Ongoing Washington County CDA
3.Explore options to extend Metropolitan Council interceptor to
replace Bliss system
2020 City Engineer
Preserve and protect the quantity and quality of surface water and groundwater
Improve stormwater management and land stewardship practices.
Protect the natural and scenic resources of the St. Croix River Corridor, both within and adjacent to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Ensure financial and environmental accountability for installation, maintenance, remediation, and management of any permitted private wastewater system
Action Plan
Water Resources Updated 5/9/2018