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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018/08/01 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - Planning Commission - RegularAGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. AUGUST 1, 2018 1. Call to order – Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes: June 20, 2018 and July 11, 2018 3. Hearings A. Conditional Use Permit Spanish Immersion School Applicant: St. Louis Park School District No. 283 Location: 9400 Cedar Lake Road Case No.: 18-30-CUP 4. Other Business 5. Communications 6. Adjournment STUDY SESSION 1. Comprehensive Plan – Draft Survey Report and Plan by Neighborhood Section If you cannot attend the meeting, please call the Community Development office, 952.924.2575. Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. To make arrangements, please call the administration department at 952/924-2525 (TDD 952/924-2518) at least 96 hours in advance of meeting. UNOFFICIAL MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA JUNE 20, 2018 – 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Matt Eckholm, Jessica Kraft, Claudia Johnston-Madison, Lisa Peilen, Carl Robertson MEMBERS ABSENT: Joe Tatalovich STAFF PRESENT: Gary Morrison, Greg Hunt 1. Call to Order – Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of May 16, 2018 and May 30, 2018 Commissioner Peilen made a motion to approve the May 16, 2018 minutes. Commissioner Johnston-Madison seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0-1 (Robertson abstained). Commissioner Eckholm noted his name needed to be corrected in the May 30, 2018 minutes. Commissioner Peilen made a motion to approve the May 30, 2018 minutes as corrected. Commissioner Johnston-Madison seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0-1 (Carper abstained). 3. Public Hearings A. Conditional Use Permit – Light of the World Church Location: 6713 and 6719 Cedar Lake Road Applicant: Light of the World Church Case No: 18-21-CUP Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report. He stated the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a religious institution at 6713 and 6719 Cedar Lake Road, and to expand the existing parking lot. Mr. Morrison described the variances requested for fence height from eight feet to six feet and number of required parking spaces from 76 to 60. Commissioner Peilen asked if the current level of parking is adequate for the use. Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission June 20, 2018 Page 2 Mr. Morrison deferred the question to the applicant. Commissioner Peilen asked why the fence needs to be reduced in height, asking if it was cost. Mr. Morrison responded that cost would be a factor, but conversations were held with neighbors about a proposed 8 ft. fence. Neighbors indicated that they desired a 6 ft. fence, especially the neighbor to the east. The 8 ft. fence would be outside that neighbor’s windows and it would create shading and a kind of barrier. Commissioner Kraft asked if the 8 ft. fence would block parking lot lights more than a 6 ft. fence would. Mr. Morrison said the photometric plan shows that the light levels diminish well below the property line and lights are all downcast as required by code. Chair Robertson asked if there was any discussion about additional plantings along the fence to create a taller buffer providing extra screening. Mr. Morrison responded staff did have the applicant focus some of their tree plantings in that area. Those plantings will start out small but the anticipation is that the canopy will provide additional screening above the 6 foot fence. The Chair asked if the parking requirement is based on square footage, occupants or tables. Mr. Morrison said the occupancy was based on the fixed seats in the sanctuary. In the dining hall occupancy was based on square footage. Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked why a conditional use permit for a church was required at this time. Mr. Morrison responded that a place of worship is allowed in a residential area by conditional use permit, however that wasn’t always the case. Light of the World does not have a conditional use permit, so it is operating legally non-conforming to code. A church is allowed to continue without a conditional use permit until changes are made to the property, such as the proposed parking lot expansion. Igor Kondratyuk, associate pastor, representing the applicant, said the congregation is growing and it has outgrown the parking lot. Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission June 20, 2018 Page 3 In response to the Chair’s question about access, Mr. Morrison said a staff recommendation is that the entrance/exit to Cedar Lake Rd. be converted to a two-way. The Chair opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing. The Chair said he liked what the applicant is doing, including improvements to accessibility and stormwater management. Commissioner Carper said he agreed with the city’s recommendation regarding the entrance/exit on Cedar Lake Rd. Commissioner Peilen made a motion recommending approval of the conditional use permit and variances as recommended by staff. Commissioner Johnston-Madison seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0. 4. Other Business A. Consideration of Resolution No. 92 – Bridgewater Bank TIF District Plan Conformance to City’s Redevelopment Plans Greg Hunt, Economic Development Coordinator, presented the staff report. Commissioner Carper asked about assessment of $18-20 million upon project completion and estimated construction costs of $36 million. Mr. Hunt said in this case construction costs do not necessarily translate to assessed value, particularly when there are high extraordinary costs and significant customized requirements with minimal market value to the property. Commissioner Johnston-Madison spoke about the mixed use definition and asked the Chair whether he thought that definition is stretched with this development. The Chair responded he has had issues with the city’s mixed use for many years. He said he looks at the Bridgewater development as a mixed use development. He added that a mixed use with residential requesting TIF is required to have an affordability component. But, a mixed use with office and commercial requiring TIF does not have an affordability component. He said the city should delve into the need for affordable commercial space. Chair Robertson said this is critical in the city and we are losing it to projects like this. He said he is bothered that we are looking at TIF for this project but did not require affordable commercial space for it. He said he supports this project for Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission June 20, 2018 Page 4 TIF but his concerns are for future discussion on an agenda as it does open up many more questions. Commissioner Peilen said she agrees and requests that these ideas be put on an agenda, including at the council level. Commissioners Johnston-Madison, Carper and Eckholm also agreed. Commissioner Peilen made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 92 finding that the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Bridgewater Bank Tax Increment Financing District is in conformance with the general plans for the development and redevelopment of the City of St. Louis Park. Commissioner Eckholm seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-1 (Johnston-Madison opposed). B. Resolution No. 93 recognizing Commissioner Torrey Kanne The Chair read Resolution No. 93 and Commissioner Johnston-Madison made a motion recommending approval. Commissioner Peilen seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0. C. Resolution No. 94 recognizing Commissioner Richard Person The Chair read Resolution No. 94 and Commissioner Johnston-Madison made a motion recommending approval. Commissioner Carper seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0. 5. Communications 6. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Sells Recording Secretary UNOFFICIAL MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA JULY 11, 2018 – 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Matt Eckholm, Jessica Kraft, Claudia Johnston-Madison, Carl Robertson, Alanna Franklin (youth member) MEMBERS ABSENT: Lisa Peilen, Joe Tatalovich STAFF PRESENT: Sean Walther, Jacquelyn Kramer, Jennifer Monson 1. Call to Order – Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of June 6, 2018 Commissioner Johnston-Madison made a motion approving the minutes of June 6, 2018. Commissioner Carper seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0. 3. Public Hearings A. Zoning code amendment: accessory uses in industrial districts Applicant: City of St. Louis Park Case No.: 18-27-ZA Jacquelyn Kramer, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. She explained that the request would allow greater amount of gross floor area in breweries to be used for any combination of retail and taproom. It would also allow outdoor seating and service of food and beverage as an accessory use. The Chair asked about the reason for the request. Ms. Kramer responded there was an inquiry from a business to add outdoor seating in the IG General Industrial zoning district, and staff concluded the amendments would add consistency to the zoning code. Sean Walther, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, added that a distillery in the I-G General Industrial zoning district has inquired about adding an outdoor seating area which led to a review of the zoning code. Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission July 11, 2018 Page 2 Commissioner Carper asked for clarification on food service in the proposed language. Ms. Kramer stated this doesn’t allow restaurants in breweries. It would allow an outdoor patio next to the brewery; patrons could bring their own food, but it doesn’t create a pathway for restaurant or food service in the brewery. She noted that limitations have been included on the outdoor seating to minimize impacts on residential area. Commissioner Carper asked about food trucks at breweries. Ms. Kramer responded that food trucks must have a permit to operate. The proposed amendments do not change how the food trucks may operate on the site. The Chair opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing. Commissioner Johnston-Madison made a motion recommending approval of the zoning code amendment to modify conditions applied to breweries and allow outdoor seating and service of food and beverage as an accessory use in industrial zoning districts, as recommended by staff. Commissioner Eckholm seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0. 4. Other Business 5. Communications Mr. Walther noted that updated rules and procedures for city boards and commissions were distributed. Mr. Walther said a study session will be held on July 18. The discussion topics will be 2040 Comp Plan preliminary survey results and retail and service size requirements. 6. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m. Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission July 11, 2018 Page 3 STUDY SESSION MINUTES Alanna Franklin, newly appointed youth member, introduced herself to the Planning Commission. 1. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Ordinance Jacquelyn Kramer, Associate Planner, introduced the topic. She reviewed revisions made to the draft ordinance since the commission last discussed it. She asked the commission to consider policy questions regarding incentives the city may offer to businesses and developers to aid in compliance; as well as what criteria should apply to existing buildings and businesses. Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked if it could be a special assessment. She said it would be a good idea to incorporate existing buildings and businesses. The Chair said existing buildings need to be incentivized. Ms. Kramer said the idea of special assessment has been considered by staff. Mr. Walther, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, spoke about using the existing fire sprinkler special assessment as a model. It is a voluntary program that allows property owners to request that the city reimburse expenses and essentially finance the project through a special assessment against the property. The Chair said retrofitting will be expensive and will require incentive. Commissioner Carper said it’s appropriate to offer incentives. He suggested a limited time period on those incentives being available based upon number of electric vehicles that exist in the driving population. At some point it needs to be required without incentive. The Chair said residential buildings don’t need incentives as tenants and the market will require charging stations. He discussed capturing some kind of a fee from the user. There was a discussion about existing options for user payment. The proposed code would not address how the charging stations are managed or if payment is required. Mr. Walther spoke about statewide strategies regarding incentivizing charging stations. One of the focuses includes establishing a system of charging stations along the interstate network. He said the city is also collaborating with multiple jurisdictions in looking at how to provide infrastructure on city properties, r-o-w and possible conversion to electric vehicles. Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission July 11, 2018 Page 4 Commissioner Eckholm asked about the feasibility of level 3 requirements for any future gas station renovations. The Chair asked if discussions have been held with Xcel about incentives and off-peak rates. Commissioner Carper asked about safety requirements for EV charging stations. Ms. Kramer responded safety requirements would be part of the building code requirements and/or fire inspection requirements. 2. Mixed Use District Jennifer Monson, Planner, introduced the topic. She presented proposed amendments which have developed from previous commission discussions. Commissioner Johnston-Madison commented that she would like to see opportunities for outdoor gathering spaces similar to “parklets” and gave examples of the outdoor seating in the West End. Sean Walther, Planning and Zoning Administrator, discussed ways to create those kinds of spaces and making corners more active. He spoke about the Ellipse development. He mentioned the staircase on the corner of the 4800. The Chair commented that a visual like the staircase is good when it is also useful. Comments were made about Fresh Thyme. Commissioner Eckholm spoke about secondary frontage and transparency. Ms. Monson said staff will work up some case studies on where these MX buildings will go, based on land use guidance in the 2040 Comp Plan and requirements. The Chair spoke about maximum building length. He suggested doing a tour of examples. Commissioner Eckholm spoke about Bloomington’s rezoning of the Southtown development and how it is becoming more of a mixed use urban area. He said some of St. Louis Park’s older strip malls are still guided commercial under the 2040 plan. He asked if some of these areas might be better served as mixed use if the large commercial uses leave. Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission July 11, 2018 Page 5 3. Window Transparency Ordinance Ms. Monson introduced the topic. She said the Council discussed window transparency at its July 16 study session and wants to look further at regulations for transparency requirements; particularly for high pedestrian areas and ground floor retail. She said staff is asking for the commission’s guidance on how to craft and apply the proposed regulations. The Chair commented that it’s hard to provide flexibility. What can you do to meet the intent but still meet your needs. Commissioner Kraft asked about levels of transparency, and reasons why it might not be 100% transparent. Ms. Monson spoke about the amount of depth between the pedestrian level and the use. The Chair spoke about the difficulty of providing transparency and privacy. Ms. Monson provided transparency requirement examples at Excelsior & Grand, Shops at West End, Elmwood, PLACE and Bridgewater. The Chair stated that visual in/visual out is an important element. Commissioner Kraft asked how violations are handled. Staff responded that similar to signage, there is enforcement. Commissioner Carper said he’d like to see something that shows what exists today to see all the variation; for example on Excelsior Blvd. He spoke about businesses also needing to function and losing important sales space to transparency requirements. Commissioner Kraft spoke about Byerly’s downtown which is very active, very glassy and has lots of display. The Chair asked if we are looking at particular uses or particular streets. Mr. Walther responded we are still considering applying the rules based upon both the uses on the first floor and the adjacency to the streets. Ms. Monson remarked that uses can change. If requirements are based on street location the transparency might not be workable everywhere but there may be other alternative elements that could be added to make it more pedestrian friendly. Unofficial Minutes Planning Commission July 11, 2018 Page 6 Ms. Monson said staff will come up with examples for review. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Sells Recording Secretary Cedar Lake Road US Highway 169 Cedar Manor School Planning Commission Meeting Date: August 1, 2018 Agenda Item: 3A 3A. Conditional Use Permit – Park Spanish Immersion School Location: 9400 Cedar Lake Road Case Nos.: 18-30-CUP Applicant: Thomas Bravo, Facilities Manager St. Louis Park School District 283 60-day review: August 28, 2018 120-day review: October 27, 2018 Recommended motion: Motion to recommend approval of the conditional use permit with conditions as recommended by staff. REQUEST: The St. Louis Park School District is requesting a conditional use permit to operate an elementary school at 9400 Cedar Lake Road. SITE INFORMATION: Current land use guidance: CIV Civic Current Use: School Current zoning: R-1 Single-Family Residence Surrounding land uses: North: Single-family, park and open space East: Single-family residence South: Cedar Lake Road, Single-family residence West: Highway 169, Single-family residence Meeting of August 1, 2018 Page 2 Subject: CUP – Park Spanish Immersion School (Item 3A) BACKGROUND: Cedar Manor School was used as an elementary school from its construction in 1957 until 2010. Since 2010 the facility has been leased to other educational entities, and the site has continuously been used as a school until the present day. The school building is located on the west side of the parcel. There are existing parking lots north, south and east of the building. A playground is located on the eastern edge of the property. PROPOSED USE: The applicant applied for a conditional use permit to operate an elementary school on the site. Park Spanish Immersion is an elementary school currently located at 6300 Walker Street in St. Louis Park, and would like to expand into the Cedar Manor School facility. Enrollment is projected to be 505-520 students, similar to enrollment at Cedar Manor prior to 2000 and well under the 900 students that occupied the building in the 1960s. As part of the relocation of Park Spanish Immersion, a number of building and site improvements are proposed: • A small addition to the lower level of the building for offices and a new main entrance. • Security enhancements and interior renovations to the building. • Reconstruction of the northern parking lot to create a new bus drop-off and parking area. • Improvements to landscaping and pavement conditions in the east and south parking lots. • New playground equipment east and west of the building. • Improvements to site grading and on-site stormwater treatment. • Improved landscaping throughout the site. Conditional Use Permit – Educational facilities with more than 20 students. The site is located in the R-1 zoning district, which requires conditional use permits for educational institutions. The property does not currently have a CUP. Therefore, it can continue to operate as a school, however, the proposed changes described above require approval of a CUP for the property. ZONING ANALYSIS: The following is an analysis of the criteria considered while reviewing a conditional use permit for educational institutions in the R-1 district. Educational facilities zoning requirements: The property is zoned R-1 Single-Family Residence, and educational facilities with more than 20 students are allowed by CUP, with some conditions specific to this use. A summary of the conditions and staff’s findings follows: 1. All buildings shall be located at least 50 feet from any lot line of a lot in an R district. This condition is met. The building is located at a minimum of 80 feet from every lot line. 2. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular and pedestrian safety. This condition is met. Off-street passenger loading areas are provided in the south and east parking lots. 3. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located at least 25 feet from any lot in an R district. This condition is met. All outdoor play areas are located at least 25 feet from any lot line. 4. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without generating significant traffic on local residential streets. This condition is met. The property has direct access to Cedar Lake Road. Meeting of August 1, 2018 Page 3 Subject: CUP – Park Spanish Immersion School (Item 3A) Conditional Use Permit general review requirements: The following items are to be considered while reviewing a CUP. 1. Consistency with plans. The use of this property as an educational institution is consistent with and supportive of principles, goals, objectives, land use designations, redevelopment plans, neighborhood objectives, and implementation strategies of the comprehensive plan. The property is guided “Civic” which allows educational facilities. 2. Nuisance. It is not detrimental to the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community as a whole. It will not have undue adverse impacts on the use and enjoyment of properties, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, parking facilities on adjacent streets, and values of properties in close proximity to the conditional use. The property has been used as an elementary school since 1957. Enrollment at Park Spanish Immersion is similar to enrollment at the facility in previous years. There are no adverse impacts anticipated due to this project. 3. Compliance with code. It is consistent with the regulations, intent and purpose of City Code and the zoning district in which the conditional use is located. The proposed plan, with staff recommendations, meets the conditions required for an educational facility and the proposed building, parking lot and site improvements. 4. Consistency with service capacity. It will not have undue adverse impacts on governmental facilities, services or improvements which are either existing or proposed. Services will not be impacted by the proposed educational facility. 5. Site design. It is consistent with the design and other requirements of site and landscape plans prepared by or under the direction of a professional landscape architect or civil engineer registered in the state and adopted as part of the conditions imposed on the use by the city council. The site design meets the requirements for an educational facility. All parking and landscaping requirements are met. 6. Consistency with utilities. It is consistent with the City’s stormwater, sanitary sewer, and water plans. On-site stormwater management improvements will be made as part of the site improvements. The utilities have capacity for the use. The proposed design is consistent with all city plans. Additional zoning requirements: In addition to the conditions specific to the educational facilities use and the general CUP criteria, the application needs to meet all other zoning regulations. The following is a summary of general zoning regulations: 1. Architectural Materials. At least 60 percent of each building face visible from off the site must be of class I materials. The existing building faces are primarily constructed of brick and glass, both of which are class I materials. The new main entrance will be constructed of brick, architectural precast concrete, and phenolic wall panels. All building facades will meet architectural material standards when construction is complete. 2. Vehicular Parking. The city requires at least two spaces per each classroom for an elementary school. There will be 17 classrooms on Level 2 and 12 classrooms on Level 1, for a total of 29 classrooms. Therefore, the code requires 58 spaces. Meeting of August 1, 2018 Page 4 Subject: CUP – Park Spanish Immersion School (Item 3A) The proposed site plan shows 92 off-street parking spaces in the south and east parking lots, which meets code. 3. Bicycle Parking: Schools must provide one bicycle parking space per ten students. 15 bicycle racks (30 bicycle parking spaces) are located on the eastern side of the building, and 10 more racks (20 more spaces) will be added during construction for a total of 50 bicycle parking spaces. This is only two spaces (one rack) below the parking requirement. There is sufficient space to add an additional rack in the future if it is ever needed. The plan meets city code. 4. Landscaping: The landscaping ordinance requires at least 72 trees and 432 shrubs on this property. The landscaping plan shows installation of 49 new trees, in addition to preservation of 57 existing trees. This results in a total of 106 trees on the site. The landscaping plan also shows 862 new shrubs and new perennial planting beds. All landscaping plans meets the requirements. 5. Signage Plan: At the time of the CUP application the proposed sign plans was still being finalized. The applicant intends to submit a sign permit application that meets all city requirements. Staff anticipate this application in fall 2018. 6. Wetland Delineation: The proposed stormwater pond is at the bottom of the slope is close to what is identified as “edge of cattails” on the plan, which indicates there may be a wetland in close proximity to the pond. A wetland delineation needs to be completed to determine the wetland edge, the required buffer widths, and if there are any potential impacts from the pond construction. If there are impacts to the wetland or wetland buffer, the designer will be required to develop a wetland and or wetland buffer mitigation plan. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is the city’s Local Governing Unit for wetlands. The wetland delineation must be submitted to the city and watershed district, in addition to the stormwater management plan for this project. Meeting of August 1, 2018 Page 5 Subject: CUP – Park Spanish Immersion School (Item 3A) STAFF RECOMMENDATON: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit to operate an elementary school at 9400 Cedar Lake Road, subject to the following conditions: 1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in conformance with the official exhibits. The official exhibits include: a. Exhibit A: Survey Sheet R010 b. Exhibit B: Survey Sheet R011 c. Exhibit C: Floor Plans d. Exhibit D: Elevations e. Exhibit E: Site Layout Plan f. Exhibit F: Grading and Drainage Plan g. Exhibit G: Utility Plan h. Exhibit H: Site Details Sheet C2.11 i. Exhibit I: Site Details Sheet C2.12 j. Exhibit J: Landscape Plan k. Exhibit K: Planting Plan l. Exhibit L: Electrical Site Plan m. Exhibit M: Photometric Plan 2. All required permits shall be obtained prior to starting construction, including but not limited to: a. NPDES grading/construction permit. b. City of St. Louis Park building, erosion control, right-of-way, and sign permits. c. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District stormwater management permit. 3. Prior to issuance of city building or erosion control permits: a. The city assent form and the official exhibits must be signed by property owner prior to issuance of a building permit. b. Wetland delineation must be submitted for city review and approval. 4. A sign plan that conforms to all requirements in the zoning ordinance shall be submitted for city review and approval. 5. In addition to other remedies, the developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750 per violation of any condition of this approval. ATTACHMENTS: • Site Plan • Floor Plans • Elevations Prepared by: Jacquelyn Kramer, Associate Planner Reviewed by: Sean Walther, Planning & Zoning Supervisor ONE WAY QUEUE LANEPICK - UP / DROP - OFF QUEUE LANEONE WAY QUEUE LANER55.00R63.50R55.00R55.00 R20.00R35.00R75.00R8.00R4.00R51.00R35.00R4 . 0 0R8.00R4.00R4.00 R 3 5 . 0 0 R 5 0 . 0 0 R3 0 . 0 0 R12.00R4.00R8.00R50.0020.009.00 26.006.0040°0'0"48.5010.0027.14'11 STAFFPARKING STALLS25 VISITORPARKING STALLS25 BUSESBUS CORRAL/ HARDSURFACE PLAY56 STAFFPARKING STALLS/~40 CARS INQUEUE LANEPROPOSED BUILDINGADDITIONREFER TO ARCHITECTURALPLANS FOR LAYOUT ANDDIMENSIONSFFE= 930.50 = ARCH 100'-0"MONUMENT SIGNFLAGPOLE8' TRAIL(ADA)PLAYEQUIPMENTFILTRATION BASINTOP OF SAND = 903.50BOTTOM OF SAND = 901.00HWL - 906.30EOF = 906.50(15) BIKE RACKS132.0' SETBACK TO BUILDING123.9' SETBACK TO BUILDING 80.0' SETBACK TO BUILDING(10) FUTUREBIKE RACKS646.1' SETBACK TO BUILDING18.00'72.00' 14.50'5.17'3.17'5.17'015 30NOTES:LEGENDBASELINE FOR DIMENSIONSPOINT OF INTERSECTIONPOINT OF TANGENCYPOINT OF COMPOUND CURVATUREBUILDING STOOP - REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL PLANSPROPERTY LINE1. REFER TO SHEET C1.41 - GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN FOR GENERAL NOTES.2. ALL APPLICABLE DIMENSIONS ARE TO FACE OF CURB, EDGE OF PAVEMENT, CENTERLINE OFFENCE, OR PROPERTY LINE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.3. CHECK ALL PLAN AND DETAIL DIMENSIONS AND VERIFY SAME BEFORE FIELD LAYOUT.4. SIGNAGE SHALL BE INSTALLED 18" BEHIND THE BACK OF CURB OR EDGE OF PAVEMENT.PIPTPCCSheet NumberSheet TitleRevisionsConsultantDrawn By:Comm. No.:Project TitleDate:Document Phase:Checked By:St. AnthonyMain201 Main St.SESuite325Minneapolis,MN55414Tel: 612 3793400Fax: 612 3794400www.cuningham.com©®Cuningham GroupArchitecture, Inc.Copyrightby Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. (All Rights Reserved)2018No.Date DescriptionLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SITE PLANNING CIVIL ENGINEERINGANDERSON - JOHNSONASSOCIATES,INC.7575 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD SUITE 200 MINNEAPOLIS. MN 55427FAX (763) 544-0531 PH (763) 544-7129under the laws of the State ofduly licensedspecification, or report wasI hereby certify that this plan,prepared by me or under mydirect supervision and that I am aReg. No.DateMinnesota.PSI atCedar ManorSITE LAYOUTPLANCUP APPLICATIONNOT FORCONSTRUCTIONCUP7/02/2018CLGJRPAJA 18069C1.21Landscape Architect23543JAY R. POMEROYXX/XX/XX UPUPUPUPUPUPUPDNDNUPUPUP3R1014R101114CLASSROOM 18116CLASSROOM 19118CLASSROOM 20120CLASSROOM 21122CLASSROOM 22124CLASSROOM 23126CLASSROOM 24112GGIRL'S TOILET112BBOY'S TOILET101VOCAL103BOILER104BAND / ORCH.103AMECH109AMECH109GYM109BSTORAGE105STAFF LOUNGEMECH107CCUSTODIALSTORCOAT HOOKS146STAFF WORK144KIDS PLACE152OFFICE148OFFICE142SMALL GROUPDINING146ASINGLE-USETOILET125CONFERENCE113DCOMPUTER LAB113AWORK ROOM115MAKER SPACE121RECEPTION123HEALTH121APRINCIPAL117CLASSROOM 25119CLASSROOM 26113MEDIA CENTER134INCLUSIVETOILET132MECH140CAFETERIA110PHY. ED.OFFICE110ABLDG ENGOFFICE119ASM GRP119CSENSORY /BREATHING113CSTORAGE105AINCLUSIVETOILET113BSMALL GROUP136AOFFICE138WAREWASH136KITCHEN136BRECEIVING /DRY FOODSTORAGESTORSTOR107GYM PLATFORM107BDATASTOR108ELEV MACH109ELEV110ELEV LOBBY127VESTIBULEVESTIBULE104APLATFORM102SPRINKLERRISERSEE ROOM TYPE SCHEDULE, TYP2R1011R101144ADATA3R1014R101201CLASSROOM 02K203CLASSROOM 03K205CLASSROOM 04K203BINCLUSIVETOILET201BINCLUSIVETOILET205BINCLUSIVETOILET212GGIRL'S TOILET212BBOY'S TOILET214CLASSROOM 05216CLASSROOM 06218CLASSROOM 07220CLASSROOM 08222CLASSROOM 09224CLASSROOM 10226CLASSROOM 11225CLASSROOM 17223CLASSROOM 16221CLASSROOM 15219CLASSROOM 14217CLASSROOM 13215CLASSROOM 12209SMALL GROUP210CUSTODIAL213FCONF ROOM213GFLEX OFFICE213ASPED-4213CSPED-2213HSENSORY /BREATHING213BSPED-3213DSPED-1211STAFF WORK204CLASSROOM 01K204ASTOR204BINCLUSIVETOILET202INCLUSIVETOILETGYM BELOWGYM STAGE BELOWMECH BELOWROOF BELOWROOF BELOWROOF BELOWROOF BELOWROOF BELOWROOF BELOW109ELEV207ELEV LOBBYCHASECHASE200VEST201ASTORSTOR210ASTORAGEBRICK INFILL TO MATCH EXISTING2R1011R101PROPOSED ROOF SCREENPROPOSED ROOF SCREENSheet NumberSheet TitleRevisionsConsultantDrawn By:Comm. No.:PIC / AIC:Project TitleDate:Document Phase:Checked By:St. Anthony Main201 Main St. SESuite 325Minneapolis, MN55414Tel: 612 379 3400Fax: 612 379 4400www.cuningham.com©®Cuningham GroupArchitecture, Inc.Copyrightby Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. (All Rights Reserved)7/02/201817-0570--CUPWALLACEPSI at Cedar ManorReference PlansR100CUP APPLICATIONNOT FORCONSTRUCTION2018NNo.Date DescriptionR1001/16" = 1'-0"1Level 1 -Reference PlanR1001/16" = 1'-0"2Level 2 -Reference PlanN Planning Commission Meeting Date: August 1, 2018 Study Session Item 1 1. Comprehensive Plan – Draft Survey Report and Plan by Neighborhood Section RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss the survey responses regarding the proposed changes to the future land use map and discuss the draft Plan by Neighborhood section of the St. Louis Park 2040 Comprehensive Plan. SUMMARY: Attached for your review is an excerpt of the draft Community Engagement Phase 2 Report and the Plan by Neighborhood section of the St. Louis Park 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Staff and the consultant will facilitate discussion. Survey: The discussion will focus on pages 10-25 of the survey report. The consultant and staff will highlight areas that may deserve additional attention. Please note, staff does not intend to discuss the many comments provided in the survey that are unrelated to the future land use map. The miscellaneous comments are listed at the end of the report (pages 26-43) and they are organized by Planning Area. Staff intends to review the miscellaneous comments to determine if there are any new comments that would be relevant to summarize and include in the Plan by Neighborhood section. Community Development Department staff will also share the comments with other city departments. Plan by Neighborhood: The consultant and staff will also share the overall Plan by Neighborhood section and accept comments on the draft. NEXT STEPS: Staff and the consultant will work to finalize the survey report and Plan by Neighborhood section. The revised documents will be shared in a written report to city council on August 13, 2018 study session agenda packet. Shortly following the city council meeting, the document will be added to the city website, where they will be available for broader public review. The draft St. Louis Park 2040 Comprehensive Plan is on line and can be found here: https://www.stlouispark.org/business/why-st-louis-park/comprehensive-plan-2040 Attachments: Draft Community Engagement Phase 2 Report Draft Plan by Neighborhood section Prepared by: Sean Walther, Planning and Zoning Supervisor DRAFT Community Engagement Phase 2 Report Community Survey During Phase 2 of community engagement for the St. Louis Park 2040 Comprehensive Plan, residents were asked to participate in an online survey. Survey questions were framed to get a sense of how the community supports or does not support specific topics that are addressed in the draft 2040 Plan. Survey responses and participation statistics have been summarized on the following pages. It should be noted that results represent the number of responses given for each question and responses were not mandatory for any question. DRAFT2 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Community Participation Survey Responses Age of Participants 0% 3% 12% 17% 16% 23% 27% 1% 0%12-17 years old 18-24 years old 25-34 years old 35-44 years old 45-54 years old 55-64 years old 65-74 years old 75 + years old 10%20%30%40%50%60% The St. Louis Park Comprehensive Plan Survey was launched online on May 14th, 2018 and closed on June 22nd, 2018. In this six-week period 2,158 survey responses were collected. 2,158 residents participated in the Comprehensive Plan Survey! Gender of Participants 45% (866) Male Female 55% (1038) 3 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Participation by Neighborhood South Oak Hill 2.73% (51) Texa-Tonka 3.05% (57) Sorenson 4.87% (91) Pennsylvania Park 2.14% (40) Shelard Park 0.27% (5) Oak Hill 4.97% (93) Minikahda Vista 7.01% (131) Minnehaha 0.91% (17) Minikahda Oaks 1.6% (30) Meadowbrook 0.53% (10) Lenox 7.33% (137) Lake Forest 1.12% (21) Kilmer Pond 7.97% (149)Fern Hill 7.97% (149) Elmwood 2.89% (54) Eliot View 1.12% (21) Eliot 4.49% (84) Cobblecrest 2% (46) Creekside 0.86% (16) Crestview 0.64% (12) Cedar Manor 3% (60) Cedarhurst 0.80% (15) Browndale 5% (87) Brookside 2% (38) Brooklawns 0.64% (12) Bronx Park 8% (149) Birchwood 6% (112) Blackstone 0.8% (15) Aquila 4% (80) Amhurst 0.21% (4) Wolfe Park 2.25% (42) Willow Park 2.19% (41) Westwood Hills 3.96% (74) Westdale 0.59% (11) Triangle 2.3% (43) Ethnicity of Participants White 1,754 people 23 people 28 people 34 people 9 people 8 people 5 people 52 people Asian Black or African American Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin American Indian or Alaskan Middle Eastern or North African Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Other race, ethnicity or origin DRAFT4 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Question 1: Accessory Housing Units Please indicate your level of support for the following statement: St. Louis Park should allow accessory housing units in your neighborhood. Question 2: Duplexes Please indicate your level of support for the following statement: St. Louis Park should allow duplexes, stacked or side-by-side, in your neighborhood. 4 - Strong Support1 - No Support 2 - Little Support 18%17% 32%33% 2.81 average 3 - Some Support 1 2 3 4 4 - Strong Support1 - No Support 2 - Little Support 27%22%26%24% 2.47 average 3 - Some Support 1 2 3 4 0% 20% 40% 60% 0% 20% 40% 60% Survey Results 5 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Question 3: Three- or Four-Unit Dwellings, Townhomes and Small Apartment Buildings Please indicate your level of support for the following statement: St. Louis Park should allow the potential for three- or four-unit dwellings, townhomes and small apartment buildings in residential areas, within walking distance of commercial centers, corridors, transit services, and parks. 4 - Strong Support1 - No Support 2 - Little Support 22%23%29%26% 2.59 average 3 - Some Support 1 2 3 4 Question 4: Affordable Housing Do you think the City of St. Louis Park has: The right amount of affordable housing Too little affordable housing 52%60% 40% 20% 0% 37% 11% Too much affordable housing 0% 20% 40% 60% DRAFT6 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Question 5: Housing What type(s) of housing do you feel the City of St. Louis Park needs more of (select all that apply)? 14% 28% 19% 24% 3% 35% Townhomes Apartments (rental) Accessory housing units Large single-family houses Small single-family houses Mid-size single- family houses Multi-generational housing Senior housing Affordable rental housing Affordable senior housing Affordable owner- occupied housing Other Condominiums 30% 31% 20% 24% 54% 28% 26% 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%100%90%80% 7 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Question 6: Commercial and Residential Uses in Neighborhood Buildings Please indicate your level of support for the following statement: Neighborhood buildings that contain a mix of commercial and residential uses should be allowed in existing neighborhood commercial areas, as well as along existing commercial streets. 4 - Strong Support1 - No Support 2 - Little Support 0% 10%20% 40% 60% 18% 36%36% 2.98 average 3 - Some Support 1 2 3 4 Question 7: Transportation System Please indicate your level of support for the following statement: St. Louis Park will plan, design, build and operate the city’s transportation system to prioritize walking first, followed by bicycling and transit use, and then motorized vehicle use. 4 - Strong Support1 - No Support 2 - Little Support 0% 11%20% 40% 60% 15% 24% 50% 3 - Some Support 3.13 average 1 2 3 4 DRAFT8 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Question 8: Mobility Options Please indicate your level of support for the following statement: St. Louis Park should pursue shared use mobility options, such as bike, car or ride sharing systems. 4 - Strong Support1 - No Support 2 - Little Support 0% 10%20% 40% 60% 19% 28% 42% 3 - Some Support 3.02 average 1 2 3 4 Question 9: Energy Reducing your home energy consumption by: (choose all that apply) Other (please specify) Retrofitting your home to increase its energy efficiency Considering renewable energy options for your home 0% 60% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 71% 19% 5% None at this time 9 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Question 10: Vehicle Emissions Reducing your vehicle emissions by: (choose all that apply) Other (please specify) Driving less; walking, biking and using transit more Purchasing an electric, hybrid or alternative fuel vehicle 0% 61% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 42% 27% 4% None at this time Question 11: Waste Please indicate your interest in activities to reduce waste in your home: Not interested at this time Very interested, our household practices many waste reduction activities Interested, our household practices some waste reduction activities 0% 46% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 42% 6%6% Interested, but our household doesn’t practice waste reduction yet or needs more information DRAFT10 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Proposed Land Use Plan An online mapping tool, called Social Pinpoint, was launched in coordination with the community survey, to gather feedback on the Proposed Land Use Plan in the draft 2040 Plan. With Social Pinpoint, users were asked to review land use change areas and mark where they a) support the change, b) have concerns, and/or c) have ideas. Along with the markers placed on the map, participants were able to elaborate through comments and photos. These comments were then displayed for other users to see when they visited the Social Pinpoint site. Comments could then be voted as ‘Liked’ or ‘Disliked’ by others. Survey Responses Through the Social Pinpoint site, there were 432 comments collected (which includes the number of ‘Likes’ and ‘Dislikes’. In total, 1,164 people viewed or participated in the Social Pinpoint Proposed Land Use Plan. Visitors to the site spent, on average, 40 minutes reviewing and posting comments. Participants were able to place comments throughout the entire city of St. Louis Park, and were not limited to the change areas. The following pages contain a summary of comments, organized by land use change areas. The majority of ‘I have an Idea’ markers were placed in areas outside of the land use change areas. These ideas have been summarized and organized by the (7) planning areas. Unlike the community survey, the Social Pinpoint platform does not collect demographic data on survey participants. Comments by Marker Type Social Pinpoint: Proposed Land Use Plan website with all comments 11 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Key of Change Areas 1 8 9 10 12 13 17 20 19 18 14 15 16 11 2 5 67 3Wayzata Blvd at Texas Ave Wayzata Blvd at Texas Ave and Pennsylvania Ave 4I-394/Hwy 169 ROW West Side of Hannan Lake North Side of Hannan Lake Louisiana/27th Park Glen Road East Beltline SWLRT Station Area CSAH25/ Glenhurst Ave Minnetonka Blvd/ Natchez Ave Minnetonka Blvd/ Lynn Ave CSAH25/ Lynn Ave Texa-Tonka Louisiana/ Cedar Lake Rd Wayzata Blvd at Colorado Ave Hwy 100/Old Cedar Lake Rd Hwy 100/ Cedar Lake Rd East of Sabes Jewish Community Center Wooddale SWLRT Station Area Louisiana SWLRT Station Area DRAFT12 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses “I support this change” “I have a concern” “I have an idea” »Spread the the tax base and bring jobs to SLP to reduce commutes. (3) Likes »I don’t understand why the need to change this mixed commercial space to office. What is the long-term vision here? (6) Likes »Turning commercial space to office space pushes access to local business even further from residential areas, making it more difficult to access and support these local businesses. Why not turn more office space to commercial to make SLP a more walkable town? »Commercial Zone with Small business would be a great opportunity to be reached in walking or biking distance Change Area 1. I-394/HWY 169 ROW ROW to Office Change Area 2. Wayzata Blvd at Colorado Ave Commercial to Office 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 13 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses “I support this change” “I have a concern” “I have an idea” »I think some mixed use or higher density residential in Westwood Hills would be a good thing. Per other respondents traffic will need to be addressed, this is already a difficult intersection. (1) Like »No concerns »Great idea »I think it’s important to ensure there are opportunities for businesses. I see a lot of change proposed taking away office space, so adding some back (especially near highway) makes sense. (4) Likes »Street parking, traffic, and bicycle safety MUST be addressed in this area already. Adding medium-density housing at this intersection will only add to the problem. Considering a traffic light? Widening the road? How about excessive speeders already going north and south on Texas? (2) Likes »Adding so many rental units in owner-occupied neighborhood is concerning. Traffic is a concern. Too many units are planned for the space. If it must be multi-unit, don’t believe it should be more than a couple of duplexes. Why not affordable, owner-occupied housing? (3) Likes »Traffic patterns for the intersection of Texas and the frontage road need to be taken into consideration if medium density housing is added here. Traffic already backs up for those trying to make left turns from Texas and the frontage road. (6) Likes »In response to the idea for denser, mixed use development: Agree mixed use would be much better than the planned medium density rental complex. Disagree with making it taller/denser. Again, traffic in the area is a major concern. Parking along the frontage road by/for existing businesses often blocks visibility for turning onto the frontage road. (1) Like »Seems that area has enough commercial spaces that are not always profitable. (2) Likes »Not supportive of the proposal. Traffic is already horrible here. Street parking in this stretch also already a problem. Only supportive of single-family, owner occupied properties. »Would love to see some small shops here- coffee shop, breakfast place, etc. There is nothing really walkable from WWH neighborhood. (1) Like »Given the 394 frontage allowing flexible commercial or office seems like higher/better land use over residential, unless it’s a mixed use. Height and density should be priorities in these areas. (2) Likes Change Area 3. Wayzata Blvd at Texas Ave: Low Density Residential and Commercial to Office Change Area 4. Wayzata Blvd at Texas Ave and Pennsylvania Ave: Commercial to Office 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3412 2 3 5 6611 DRAFT14 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses “I support this change” “I have an idea” »Area does well as a business hub. (1) Like »Seems like a good area to repurpose. (2) Likes »Makes sense. (2) Likes »Makes sense to me. (1) Like »There is no real good access to the west end area by bike from the west side of 100. It would be great to have a safe route and could minimize motor vehicle congestion. (22) Likes »We really need access to West End from the bike trail, as well as for pedestrians in the neighborhoods just south of the railroad tracks. (40) Likes »Cedar Lake Trail needs a connection to West End. (28) Likes Change Area 5. HWY 100/Cedar Lake Road: Industrial to Business Park Change Area 6. East of Sabes Jewish Community Center: Civic to Park and Open Space “I support this change” »In addition to this patch for park space please acquire the “private property” being claimed by JCC. This is a strip of land with a great walking/biking path to get to brownie and the other lakes and should be preserved as the community has used it for 35+ years. (1) Likes »Keep as open space »Where would the access be? »I like it »I like it “I have an idea” »I wonder if this space has potential to be useful in future as associated with development with adjacent office complex in Mpls. Could it be OFC or COM in the future? 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 1 1 1 3 2 2 3 4 1 3 2 1 15 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Change Area 7. HWY 100 / Old Cedar Lake Rd: ROW to Low Density Residential “I have a concern” »I think there should be a buffer between the freeway and the residential zone here. (1) Like »Traffic is a nightmare now, how will the increased traffic from this area and the new apartment building, hotel in the West End cope? Is the goal of the city to use all the pace for building? (2) Likes »I think this is a terrible place for housing. Can’t the city leave some green space? (2) Likes »This is wonderful green space, and many of us that live in the Cedarhurst neighborhood enjoy it for walks. How about getting rid of the decrepit west side volkswagen stuff first, since that is why we have ridiculous roundabout to access cedar lake road? This proposal for a ROW would be much less effective if that’s still there anyways. (2) Likes »Green space is a pillar of a healthy community trying to reduce the unhealthy human-made emissions. This small pocket helps protect the Cedarhurst neighborhood occupants who are already reasonably densely populated. Please let the neighborhood occupants enjoy a green space while helping to reduce carbon pollutants. More building and occupants adding to global warming are the opposite of the City’s stated goals. Change Area 8. West Side of Hannan Lake: Low Density Residential to Park and Open “I support this change” »This would e a poor place to add any development due to traffic, access to lake, and interfering with nearby future PSI school. (8) Likes »I think another park for the surrounding neighborhood is a great idea. Traffic speeds may need to be reduced, but if care in planning is taken in this regard I fully support this plan. “I have an idea” »Maybe trim the boulevard trees to give a safer, clearer view of bicyclists, pedestrians, buses, and cars travelling on Cedar Lake Rd from Flag. (3) Likes “I have a concern” »Already high traffic. (4) Likes 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 55 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 DRAFT16 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Change Area 10. Louisiana/27th: Commercial to Medium Density “I support this change” »I would love to see this redeveloped thoughtfully. It could be a big part of making Louisiana more welcoming and walkable. Right now, the sidewalk that goes through a parking lot is unacceptable. (2) Likes »Very outdated.....change welcome. (1) Like »Living very near this proposed development, I feel that it would add a little character, and hopefully some more affordable options for residents. (3) Likes »This area looks rundown. Residential with commercial would be great. Similar to the area along Minnetonka west of the City Hall. »Sensible and timely change that would make for a more neighborhood setting. Should include affordable units to help address shortage. (2) Likes »I’m a concerned about traffic impacts. Access to those lots are tricky and Louisiana is busy. But those buildings look old and tired and employee parking is a mess. Redevelopment would help make that strip more welcoming. It would also make Louisiana a bit more pedestrian friendly and not feel like a 2 lane highway through there. Overall, I’m in favor. (7) Likes Change Area 9. North Side of Hannan Lake: Low-Density Residential to Park and Open “I support this change” “I have an idea” »This intersection is poorly designed and is dangerous to drivers and pedestrians alike. Perhaps the exit could be extended up to closer to the school and a different on-ramp built on the other side of cedar lake road. (1) Like »The more park and green space the better. (9) Likes 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3456 7 8 9 17 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses »This area does need a facelift, but how about making it Low Density Residential (e.g. Townhomes) rather than Medium Density? Traffic congestion in this area is already problematic; not sure that squeezing more residents into this small stretch of land is a good idea. Also, how high would the proposed buildings be? Anything more than two stories would be unacceptable. (5) Likes »I would be concerned about changes here that would add to the traffic in this immediate area. (9) Likes »Traffic concerns »I would rather see mixed use of residential space is needed. Although biz here needs a lift, there are already so few commercial spaces in the neighboring vicinity, lack of charming cafes and hangouts. This would be a great location for morning coffee stop on the way to 394. (2) Likes »I see traffic being a major issue in this area. A reworking of Louisiana Ave would be needed: no parking, two full lanes heading south bound from Cedar Lake Road to 27 street. »This is already a very crowded traffic area. I would be concerned with added traffic. I would also be concerned if and development here were more than 2-3 stories. Since this area is already on a hill, any building higher than a few stories could adversely affect the houses behind it by blocking sun/sky views. »I live on Jersey right there and 27th is my in and out of the neighborhood. Louisiana gets pretty backed during rushhour. I hope there will be accommodating road changes and available parking for these residents. Not really wanting a ton of additional cars packed on my street. Also how tall are these buildings going to be? (4) Likes »This is already a high-traffic area and will make it worse. (3) Likes »I would hate to lose these small companies. The thought of spending tax dollars to subsidize large companies at the expense of small ones is wrong. The wood carvers school is the perfect example of a unique business that gives character to S.L.P. (7) Likes 6 “I have a concern” »This should be mixed use space. By increasing housing density and removing businesses, you make residents more dependent on vehicle transportation. If you allow retail and businesses to use the first floor of housing buildings, it improves the walkability of our city, which should be the goal. Lake Rd form Flag. (1) Like »Why is there not a better bus route down Louisiana Ave between 394 and Highway 7. With possible train stop at Highway 7 and express bus service at 394. Also there should be a better access to the bike path on Louisiana. I don’t like the steps. (1) Like »How about businesses on ground floor, apartment on next two floors above, and underground parking to avoid further parking issues there. (8) Likes “I have an idea” Change Area 10. Louisiana/27th (Continued): Commercial to Medium Density 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 DRAFT18 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Change Area 11. Louisiana/Cedar Lake Rd: Commercial to Mixed Use “I have a concern” »Traffic concerns. Already an issue getting in and out of this area. (4) Likes »I support the change, but would be very concerned about traffic and access. This is already a difficult intersection for accessing businesses on all three corners. This must be fixed first, for cars, bikes, and pedestrians. »I feel that this is already such a busy intersection and increasing traffic here would create a lot of problems with parking and simply navigating the area, which is already a bit tricky. (5) Likes »Please do not put housing over commercial at this location. It would be damaging to the houses behind this property plus who would ever chose to live here in such a loud, heavy traffic area. It is a terrible place for apartments or condos. (1) Like »Convenient location for mixed-use. Have some safety concerns due to busy intersection and people crossing Cedar Lake Road. (5) Likes »No issues on the west side of Louisiana »Great idea. The Park needs more mixed use areas, but please address traffic and access concerns. »I think mixed use areas with small grocery stores would increase housing options. (5) Likes »Supportive if pedestrian facilities on both Cedar Lake and Lousiana are dramatically improved. (1) Like »The corner seems like a prime opportunity for redevelopment, and a walkable mixed use sounds good. Please don’t displace Jerry’s though - we love them! (1) Like »This area has so much potential. A wider mix of stores and more exciting “destination” places would be wonderful = coffee shop, cafe, bookstore, etc. Community gathering spaces. Adding housing in a mix use sense would activate the pedestrian activity as well, making it that much more inviting. »I support this but think it may be better to have a smaller MX on the east side of Louisiana due to the residential buildings that surround it. Would need thoughtful planning for parking. (2) Likes »This commercial space is run down and would benefit from having residential units incorporated to improve the tenant mix to benefit the neighborhood with a more walkable. (2) Likes »Buildings that have small shops on the ground floor and condos above create a vibrant neighborhood. (5) Likes »Outdated. New improvements would be welcome. (5) Likes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 “I support this change” 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 1 2 3 19 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Change Area 11. Louisiana/Cedar Lake Rd (Continued): Commercial to Mixed Use “I have an idea” »This is the only access over the railroad track. It’s dangerous to be on a bike on Louisiana since visibility over the hill is low, but the sidewalks are too narrow for peds & bikes both. Would like to see an improvement for pedestrian and bike traffic here. (2) Likes »Creating more welcoming shops and/or restaurants in this space would be a welcome change. Right now, it feels like a less desirable area that has so much potential at a major intersection. (28) Likes »Agreed, this corner could be a really nice community gathering place for pedestrians to enjoy coffee, fresh groceries, unique restaurants and local vendors. Please consider a complete and total makeover. Change Area 12. Texa-Tonka: Commercial to Mixed Use »Okay with this change. I think the other parcels bordering the Texatonka intersection should be considered for the same zoning so the intersection has a uniform feel. Ideally the result of redevelopment in this area results in the retail being pushed to the street front, total building height of 4 stories or less, and Minnetonka is reconfigured to reduce traffic speed in order to create pedestrian friendly crossings. Allowing on street parking would help slow traffic on Minnetonka. »This area is ripe for redevelopment. Adding housing and neighborhood supportive elements like a coffee shop and restaurants and getting rid of the pawnshop. “I support this change” »Mixed use would be great here; however I would like to ensure that doesn’t lead to all of the locally owned businesses being driven out and a bunch of chains moving in. (28) Likes »Upgrade this entire area. (4) Likes »As long as it remains affordable for local businesses and doesn’t just remain perpetually “for lease” because no small business can afford the rent. (20) Likes »Yes, we need more mixed use. The businesses that currently occupy this space are an important part of our neighborhood. »Empty lot that has been aging. Opening up to new residents, business, or expanding park next to lot would be great improvement! (11) Likes »Would revive this area! (19) Likes »what change. »This are could use redevelopment-love it! (8) Likes »Mixed use would be better, this area needs redevelopment. (8) Likes 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 1 2 5 3 6 4 7 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11 DRAFT20 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses “I have an idea” »This corridor is very close to the Cedar Lake Regional trail, any redevelopment along this area should include ways to enhance accessibility to the trail that runs just to the west. (37) Likes »Having a more welcoming set of shops (e.g., coffee, yoga, bagels, local cafes) would be great to have in this area. Right now, it is a spot that many people avoid because of the types of shops in the area. (24) Likes »Both parts of this side of the block would lend themselves to a singular civic or mixed-use redevelopment. (20) Likes »Transition to new green space to help merge the new development nearby with the existing neighborhood. Texas Ave already divided Texa-Tonka and adding a barrier here would be detrimental to the surrounding area. Not a fit for commercial, mixed, or high density if re-zoned. Low density could work here to add more single family homes. »Empty parking lot that remains unused, convert rest into park or local coffee house like the Depot in hopkins. (21) Likes »City should explore purchasing this parcel and conducting an RFP. This would help kick off redevelopment of the intersection and give the city control over the use. It seems ideal for a singular retail tenant on the corner with row housing behind. (2) Likes »This whole Texa Tonka area is blighted with closed empty commercial spaces! I would love to see more local independent businesses, including a coffee shop (13) Likes »The new lines on the south side of the intersection create a bike lane (yay!), a right turn lane, and a single lane for traffic going straight and turning left. This really backs up during high-traffic times. I sometimes have to wait three cycles of the light, just to cross Minnetonka, because I am blocked by vehicles waiting to turn left. Please consider putting in a left turn arrow. PLEASE Change Area 12. Texa-Tonka (Continued): Commercial to Mixed Use “I have a concern” »Mixed use might be okay for this area, but this is one of the only large commercial nodes along Minnetonka and I would hate to see it ruined by too high commercial/retail rental prices. Perhaps stepped up business recruitment for this location? Wok in the Park, Dreamers, Erik’s, Axe-Man are all great places that I would hate to see priced out of a redeveloped area. »Need to have a place where small businesses can be and can afford. While this area isn’t fancy, new, or real attractive, it does have a purpose and gets used a lot. It keeps the prices affordable to customers too. Every bit of the Park doesn’t have to be redeveloped. Leave some areas as they are. (1) Like »There are already a lot of apartments in this area. Are more apartments needed here, especially near the school (it would increase traffic and noise). (5) Likes »Provide updated commercial businesses that activate the Minnetonka Blvd street front. Parking in rear. There are already too many Mixed Use Residential buildings pushing their way from Uptown. A mixed use redevelopment will just increase small business commercial prices up and drive them out of the neighborhood. (8) Likes »Long ago I worked to make changes and got nowhere. Staff and Council need to work with the neighborhood to help us get somewhere. Long ago, they worked against me and look where that got the neighborhood?! »Single family homes would be better for the neighborhood. (5) Likes »Empty lot that has been aging. Opening up to new residents, business, or expanding park next to lot would be great improvement! (5) Likes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 2 2 5 3 3 6 4 4 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 21 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Change Area 13. CSAH 25/Glenhurst Ave: Commercial, Mixed Use “I support this change” »I support this change. (3) Likes Change Area 14. Minnetonka Blvd/Natchez Ave: Commercial to Medium Density Residential Change Area 16. CSAH 25/Lynn Ave: Office to High Density Residential Change Area 15. Minnetonka Blvd/Lynn Ave: Office to High Density Residential “I support this change” »We are getting a lot of really expensive housing options nearby which could force me to move if my rent keeps going up. I’m in support if this will bring more affordable rent to the area. (1) Like “I have an idea” »I’m very concerned about increasing traffic on Minnetonka Blvd east of Highway 100. I live right here and pedestrians risk their lives to walk alongside the street and to cross it! Added density to the area will only worsen the problem. This street should be re-striped with one lane each way and large shoulders as it is on the west side of Highway 100. »I support light rail and by 2040 mixed use after big changes to hwy frontage rd. “I have a concern” »Minnetonka is always so busy already. Won’t traffic increase negatively if high density residential (especially to the size and footprint you’re suggesting) is placed here? (6) Likes »Concerned about traffic and congestion if high density housing is added here. (3) Likes 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 DRAFT22 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Change Area 17. Park Glen Road East: Industrial to Medium Density Residential “I support this change” »I share the concerns of the neighborhood about the impact of increased traffic on France Ave. This parcel is perfect for transit-oriented development, though, and should become housing of some sort. The entire metro needs more housing that young people and families can afford. »I support a change to residential here, but would say more low that medium. St. Louis Park does NOT need to follow Minneapolis in cramming density in wherever possible. »Allowing for more people to access the light rail in the future is a great goal St. Louis Park should shoot for. (1) Like »I’m very supportive of development to enable the light rail. (4) Likes »I think medium density would be a good fit here. (3) Likes »I support this change. (2) Likes “I have a concern” »This could kill the Minikahda Oaks neighborhood if access is allowed to any future development from france ave. France Ave needs to be made into a dead end to keep the integrity of the neighborhood. thanks. »Do not like this at all, traffic is dangerous already in this neighborhood, especially when Excelsior Blvd backs up (which is most days lately) adding even medium density housing is going to add a lot more traffic here. (5) Likes »Very concerned that mixed use development will increase car traffic and congestion at Beltline Blvd. This effort will probably be coupled with another city attempt to connect France to the north. (1) Like »If this area becomes residential, the access should come from Park Glen Rd and not have access to France. This would alleviate traffic through Minnekahda Oaks. (4) Likes »Please make France Ave a dead end to preserve the Minikahda Oaks neighborhood. We don’t need cars racing through for the safety of our children. »I have major concern for this change if entrance to medium density zoning is via France Ave. France Ave should become a dead end to preserve Minikahda Oaks Neighborhood. (5) Likes »I have concerns about the focus on medium and high density in St. Louis Park without taking into account the impact of increased traffic and quality of life for the people who are in single family homes in the surrounding neighborhoods. (5) Likes »I have concerns about the height of any new development here and the increase in traffic through Minnikahda Oaks. (3) Likes 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 1 9 10 11 12 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 “I have an idea” »Why just medium density - zone for high density. Allow the height and density that Minneapolis is myopically opposing to attract tall height development along entire transit corridor near amenities. (1) Like 1 1 23 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Change Area 17. Park Glen Road East (Continued): Industrial to Medium Density Residential Change Area 18. Louisiana SWLRT Station Area: Commercial to Business Park;Mixed Use to Transit Oriented Development “I support this change” »Perfect... I was concerned this would be developed as residential »This area needs to be cleaned/freshed up so I think this is a great idea. (3) Likes »Overdue change! Hope for good transit-oriented or civic future use of the former Sam’s Club! (7) Likes »I would love to see this become more walkable and connect neighborhoods together. (3) Likes »In favor of light rail and related development, so long as the density is kept reasonable. »Increasing mobility around SLP is great. (1) Like “I have an idea” »Low density upscale $700K and up senior condo’s. Seniors that have worked hard to be successful need good transit options access to Bylery’s and the Lakes »Making this intersection more walker/biker friendly would help increase mobility and safety for those in the current businesses and proposed, adjacent business park area. (5) Likes “I have a concern” »If this area is developed for residential keep in mind that traffic is already a problem at Louisiana and Hwy. 7. Trying to access Louisiana via the turn arounds during the rush hour can be difficult. (1) Like »I want to make sure that if we do development that we are considering affordable housing as transportation is a huge barrier for those in poverty and being located close to a major transit station is key in getting jobs and services to help them get out of poverty. (5) Likes »I echo the concerns on adding medium and high density housing here. We adore our quiet Minikahda Oaks neighborhood & apartments are encroaching all around us making this area less desirable for single family homes. Please, please do not open traffic through France Ave. Traffic in general is getting crazy with all of the high density housing in SLP, please let us preserve the tranquillity of our neighborhood. »We have too much high density housing in this area already. (2) Likes »Industrial use next to parkland and low density residential does not make sense. (1) Like »No change to medium density from industrial. (1) Like “I have a concern” 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 55 6 6 1 1 9 10 11 12 2 2 1 1 2 2 DRAFT24 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Change Area 19. Wooddale SWLRT Station Area: Commercial,Office, Mixed Use and High Density Residential to Transit Oriented Development “I support this change” »I support this change and want to see this area become more bike and pedestrian friendly especially at the Wooddale/36th street intersection. Right now the short corridor from that intersection to the Rec Center feels dangerous and prohibits bike/walking through this area from the Elmwood neighborhood. Want to see it change even if SWLRT doesn’t come. (4) Likes »I’m really excited about SWLRT and all development supporting it. (5) Likes »The more transit oriented development, the better! (2) Likes »If this change is needed to enable the light rail I’m supportive. (4) Likes »I’m fine with the SWLRT as far as I understand it. (2) Likes »I like this proposed land use change. (2) Likes “I have an idea” »It is interesting that the bike trail is under the RRR color (railroad). The SLP 2040 Comprehensive Plan Survey talked about biking being important. Thank you. But why do the trails not have their own color if so? At this intersection there should be some sort of bike bridge or tunnel. Same at beltline. Very busy with cars and all too often see a vehicle/bike crash. (2) Likes »This is a very dangerous spot for cyclists/trail users and vehicles. I have seen so many close calls of cars not paying attention to pedestrians and having to slam on their brakes. (15) Likes »I really hope we can get bike bridges over Beltline Boiuleavrd and Wooddale Avenue. What a dangerous, confused mess those locations are! (21) Likes »Plant more trees and shrubs to counter highway 7 noise and view. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 1 1 2 2 3 4 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 “I have a concern” »I think the proposed density will vastly overwhelm the traffic/road/mobility infrastructure. There is not enough planned off street parking, and traffic in the area is already terrible with the poor road/rail/trail design. More density will make the area even more dangerous to travel through. (8) Likes »A lot of changes in this area depending on light rail, which is still battling in court and increasing costs. I would support more small business commercial and no residential or mixed use. (3) Likes »The current infrastructure can not handle the density proposed. Step up and make the modifications needed on the Wooddale Bridge (traffic lights, underground tunnel for greenway) instead of waiting on SWLRT. Increase public transit options other than SWLRT and create accessible traffic flows in all directions so a bottleneck is not created by a 1000+ new rental units. (16) Likes »I have concerns with the PLACE project and the additional traffic this will cause especially if the light rail comes through. I don’t see a need for a hotel in this area with West End being just minutes away. It is not affordable housing and could potentially increase the rent for those of us in the area. (6) Likes »36th street is already too crazy, at rush hours especially crossing over train tracks,bike path and the horrid bridge is just plan dangerous. (9) Likes »Let’s hold off on doing much SWLRT development until we know there is going to be SWLRT in the next year or so. »Too much density Too many problems Keep it green, make it a park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 25 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Change Area 20. Beltline SWLRT Station Area: Commercial, Mixed Use and Business Park to Transit Oriented Development “I support this change” »While I don’t know what kind of transit oriented development is planned here, I like to idea of promoting better mass transit in the area. But for now, can you put in a crosswalk across Beltline near 35th? (1) Like »Support this change and think that it would be great to see more “destinations” along Beltline that draw in pedestrians and bikers. (10) Likes »The light rail will be such an asset serving these surrounding neighborhoods. (3) Likes »Happy to see light rail in our area. (4) Likes »Needed bike lane improvements! (5) Likes »Area could handle medium density development. (4) Likes »I strongly support the light rail plan to come through this area. (10) Likes »I am highly in support of SWLRT and the surrounding development. (11) Likes »Love the light rail idea. (2) Likes »LoI’m really excited for the SWLRT and am in favor of development around it. (14) Likes “I have an idea” »NordicWare looks like a strong business, and they’ve been there for a long time, but this location near the SW LRT station is too good to be used for manufacturing in the long term. Please have the courage to plan it for a change. (1) Like »The bike trail crossing at belt line is so dangerous! If one car stops it puts doubt in everyone’s mind as to who has the right of way. The city line is that cars have right of way, but it doesn’t matter if a cyclist gets hurt. Please consider a bridge or other modification. (8) Likes “I have a concern” »A better traffic plan needs to be designed for this area if more development is being suggested for Beltline and if the light rail goes through here as well. There are already problems with traffic backing up from those heading north at Highway 7 stoplight and for people making turns on and off Beltline. »Please leave the trees and green space that exists along Belt Line Blvd. It is so nice seeing the geese along the road and nature along this stretch of street. Please allow nature and wildlife to coexist within the city. (7) Likes »Removing the movie theater and Bruegger’s removes options for elderly and food options for those visiting the clinic. Leaving only a fast food place there is not ideal. (1) Like »I am concerned that if we develop housing it would be important to include affordable housing as access to transportation is key in folks getting out of poverty. (5) Likes »Don’t chase away business for light rail, plenty of room around there for a station without booting Nordicware. (2) Likes »Do not want change to medium density from industrial. »this street is already a major bottleneck, adding high density housing will only make it worse 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 DRAFT26 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses Planning Area: Northwest “I have an idea” »The sidewalks and pedestrian street crossings in the Shelard Park area, particularly for connecting to this retail center and across 169 to the office parks are abysmal. (1) Like »Commercial Zone with Small business would be a great opportunity to be reached in walking or biking distance. »I really hope we can get bike bridges over Beltline Boiuleavrd and Wooddale Avenue. What a dangerous, confused mess those locations are! (21) Likes »Reopen frontage road to 169 to reduce dangerous traffic on Gettysburg and Flag. (2) Likes »Can something be done about the traffic created by the country club? It seems like club visitors speed through the neighborhhod to get to the highway. I’d fully support the city taking over the course and doing something worthwhile with it, but I’d imagine it would be too expensive. Though its rather Orwellian, maybe traffic cameras that automatically issue speeding tickets to registered owners would be a start. Or a sternly worded letter from the City supporting the surrounding residents. »Allow access to the 394 frontage road from the Nature Center for .who do not have access cards (the people in the office park have them). It would make for a scenic walk to pick up bread or milk from Holiday. (7) Likes »More families with younger children are moving into Westwood Hills and the issue of potential sidewalks along Westmoreland & other streets needs revisiting. I believe there will be more neighborhood support this time around. (2) Likes »Would love to see some small shops here- coffee shop, breakfast place, etc. There is nothing really walkable from WWH neighborhood. (1) Like 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 121314 15 161718192021 2223 242526 27 28 29 27 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses »Given the 394 frontage allowing flexible commercial or office seems like higher/better land use over residential, unless it’s a mixed use. Height and density should be priorities in these areas. (2) Likes »Please add more stop signs to Kentucky between Cedar Lake Road and 14th Street. People speed down Kentucky and use it as an alternative to Louisiana. »Area around Lamplighter may be good opportunity for RM, including current Park Assembly site if it would ever move. (1) Like »A bike lane over the Louisiana bridge would be much safer for those who live on the North side of the trail as this is one of the few access points. (2) Likes »Why do you have so much green space at the parks. I get children want to play, but why not plan low maintenance prairie species, rather than paying taxes to mow the large expanses of lawn that few people seem to use. You could still carve out an area for playing certainly and cut lawn care costs in half with native perrenial plantings. Aquila has the huge hills side that you mow. Plant half of it with native species. (3) Likes »Sidewalks on both sides of the street would be awesome. (2) Likes »What happened to the sod and plantings on this new sidewalk? It is full of weeds and the border wall of the golf course does too. »There needs to be a light here or at least stop signs. Just awful during rush hour. (8) Likes »Would a roundabout be a possibility here? Gets backed up quickly and is hard for pedestrians to cross safely. »Sidewalks on the south side of Cedar Lake Road from Westwood Church to Virginia Av. (3) Likes »Sidewalks. (2) Likes »Sidewalks. (2) Likes »Sidewalks. (2) Likes »Designated bike lanes are needed on Cedar Lake Rd with the PSI relocating to Cedar Manor; Also need more pedestrian crosswalks and school speed zones. (1) Like »Sidewalks on both sides & side streets. (1) Like »Maybe trim the boulevard trees to give a safer, clearer view of bicyclists, pedestrians, buses, and cars traveling on Cedar Lake Rd from Flag. (3) Likes »Sidewalks. (1) Like »Seems there needs to be more parking if this building is going to be filled by PSI school. (1) Like »This intersection is poorly designed and is dangerous to drivers and pedestrians alike. Perhaps the exit could be extended up to closer to the school and a different on-ramp built on the other side of cedar lake road. (1) Like »Can we get a walking path around this lake with posted mileage? Please connect as many parks to each other as possible with walking paths. Post mileage between key points. (1) Like »The city could reconsider acquiring the property adjacent to the Westwood church lot to preserve the green space for the Lake Hannon watershed and the neighborhood. (1) Like 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 “I have an idea” Planning Area: Northwest (Continued) DRAFT28 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses “I have an idea” »Several areas along the 394 corridor would be well served to be moved from RL/RM to RH. (5) Likes »Dangerous uncontrolled intersection near park. Recommend 2 or 4 way stop. »One side parking on Hampshire and Idaho north of Cedar Lake Road. It is dangerously narrow. »Precautions should be taken to ensure apartment residents and their guests don’t park their cars past the apartment building’s lot line. »Cedar a Lake Road is in desperate need of replacement. The pavement has deteriorated to a point where it is dangerous and quite frankly an eyesore. It is believed that redoing the roads in and around this area will also increase property value. Please remember to include bike lanes that are wide enough to keep rides safe. »Creating more welcoming shops and/or restaurants in this space would be a welcome change. Right now, it feels like a less desirable area that has so much potential at a major intersection. (28) Likes »Agreed, this corner could be a really nice community gathering place for pedestrians to enjoy coffee, fresh groceries, unique restaurants and local vendors. Please consider a complete and total makeover. »This is the only access over the railroad track. It’s dangerous to be on a bike on Louisiana since visibility over the hill is low, but the sidewalks are too narrow for peds & bikes both. Would like to see an improvement for pedestrian and bike traffic here. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Planning Area: Northeast 29 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses »Wasn’t there supposed to be a walkover bridge put up at the end of Edgewood Ave for access to the bike/ walking trail for residence north of Cedar Lake Road? I seem to remember it was to be completed by 2019. What is the status of this? Those of us who live north of Cedar Lake Road have no safe or easy access to the trail! The city wants to make it self bike friendly, but there are only 3 ‘legal’ access points from the north: Louisiana, Virginia and the pedestrian bridge by the JCC. (13) Likes »The PRK segment along Ceder Lake Rd could be converted to RM/RH and part of a future unified development between rail line and municipal building. (5) Likes »Pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks would help enable walkability thoughout the neighborhood and to the West End area. (8) Likes »West End needs improved pedestrian crossings over Park Pl. (10) Likes »Improved bike access to West End is greatly needed. I know several people who would love to bike to the theater and restaurants, but with 6 lanes of traffic it doesn’t feel safe at all. (19) Likes »Would love to see some kind of green space/park included in the West End development. With the new apartments and businesses, some outdoor green space would be wonderful to motivate people to spend even more time there (and connect to the trail system). (22) Likes »There is no real good access to the west end area by bike from the west side of 100. It would be great to have a safe route and could minimize motor vehicle congestion. (22) Likes »Cedar Lake Trail NEEDS a connection to West End. (28) Likes »Given proximity to trail, wouldn’t commercial space or green space make more sense so the broader community could benefit from this space? (6) Likes »We really need access to West End from the bike trail, as well as for pedestrians in the neighborhoods just south of the railroad tracks. (40) Likes »I wonder if this space has potential to be useful in future as associated with development with adjacent office complex in Mpls. Could it be OFC or COM in future? 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 “I have an idea” Planning Area: Northeast (Continued) DRAFT30 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses “I have an idea” »Needs paths and easy way to get near to the creek and back out to regular roads at multiple spots. (2) Likes »You need to collaborate with Hopkins and build real multi use trails along Minnehaha Creek and then connect them to Cedar Lake Trail. (2) Likes »Add a sidewalk to 35th street. It’s a major thoroughfare and cars often travel at high speeds, making it dangerous for pedestrians. »Restrict parking to one side of street only as this (35th st) is a major thoroughfare and is on a hill (blind spot). Cars are often parked directly across from one another at the peak of the hill and there is not enough room for two cars to pass through at the same time. With the added blind spot and higher speeds, it makes this area dangerous to both drivers and pedestrians. »This series of obscure intersections would benefit from traffic circles like on Louisiana Ave, it would also make pedestrian crossings much safer. (5) Likes »Get rid of the entrance closest to highway 7. There is another entrance 100 ft ahead. Causes many backups. (6) Likes »Please fix the timing of these lights! Some of them turn red way too fast and traffic piles up when there aren’t enough cars that can pass. If you want to expand the population of SLP then traffic control should be a priority! (1) Like »A safer way for pedestrians to cross Hwy 7 at Texas to make the businesses more accessible to the neighbors south of there. »Add more stop signs in this neighborhood. There is a park nearby but many intersections with no stop signs, making it dangerous for pedestrians. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 121314 1516 17 18 19 202122 2324 25 2627 2829 3031 32 3334 353637 38 Planning Area: West Central 31 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses »I’d love to see this lakeshore restored. Right now it’s crowded by invasive species. I think it could easily receive grant funding so it isn’t a drain on resources. Volunteer labor could also contribute a lot. I personally would love to be involved in converting this a wildlife and pollinator resource, not to mention improve the aesthetics of the area! (6) Likes »I would love to see this lakeshore restored. It’s crowded by invasive species right now. Would probably be a great candidate for grant funding from the watershed district and volunteers could help replant with natives. Could be a beautiful resource for wild life, pollinators, and park users, plus improve water quality! I’d love to help in a significant way. (2) Likes »When there are tournaments or many games at LO at the same time, many park at Park Tavern. Consider a pedestrian signal for safety. (15) Likes »We love this area for soccer especially but it seems the fields are lumpy. I know the city invested a lot in this area already, but can we make it great? Could we raise $ for one turf field? (1) Like »This is a gem of a park in the city with the mature trees on the west edge. Please don’t remove any of the trees for any development. The city needs areas of large trees like this. »It would be great if a corner of the park could be opened up for creating a coffee-shop, or small eatery that neighbors could walk to. (15) Likes »Add sidewalk and bike lane to connect the parks and for easy access to Oak Hill Park from Texas Ave. (3) Likes »Would be nice to have an additional dog park in SLP. This location has a lot of scrub brush that could be cleared around some trees and potentially become a better utilized space. (6) Likes »Put stop signs here or mark the intersection as blind. I drive through this intersection daily and it is very clear when people drive through that don’t know no one has a stop sign. Furthermore there are a ton of kids around here and people fly down Sumter. (3) Likes »More sidewalks along this part of Sumter so more people can take their kids on walks without walking in the street or on the sidewalks of the busy Texas and Minnetonka Aves. It would be nice to take a quiet walk on sidewalk to get to Oak Hill Park. (4) Likes »Maryland AVE gets used as a through way for vehicles wanting to avoid the lights at Minnetonka BLVD and Louisiana AVE. Speed is very excessive. There should be a posted speed of less than 30mph for this street. Not sure how to deter vehicles from using the street when they do not even live in the area. »The alley between Louisiana Ave and Maryland gets used as a roadway for people wishing to avoid traffic on Minnetonka Blvd and the street light at Minnetonka Blvd and Louisiana. Speed is excessive. »The trees that were planted in various places along Minnetonka Blvd were put in bad locations. They will be growing into other existing trees and power lines. »Do something about all the traffic that speeds from Minnetonka to 29th and 28th. (1) Like »Transition to new green space to help merge the new development nearby with the existing neighborhood. Texas Ave already divided Texa-Tonka and adding a barrier here would be detrimental to the surrounding area. Not a fit for commercial, mixed, or high density if re-zoned. Low density could work here to add more single family homes. »Both parts of this side of the block would lend themselves to a singular civic or mixed-use redevelopment. (20) Likes »Empty parking lot that remains unused, convert rest into park or local coffee house like the Depot in hopkins. (21) Likes »City should explore purchasing this parcel and conducting an RFP. This would help kick off redevelopment of the intersection and give the city control over the use. It seems ideal for a singular retail tenant on the corner with row housing behind. (2) Likes »This whole Texa Tonka area is blighted with closed empty commercial spaces! I would love to see more local independent businesses, including a coffee shop. (13) Likes 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 “I have an idea” Planning Area: West Central (Continued) DRAFT32 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses “I have an idea” »The new lines on the south side of the intersection create a bike lane (yay!), a right turn lane, and a single lane for traffic going straight and turning left. This really backs up during high-traffic times. I sometimes have to wait three cycles of the light, just to cross Minnetonka, because I am blocked by vehicles waiting to turn left. Please consider putting in a left turn arrow. PLEASE »Having a more welcoming set of shops (e.g., coffee, yoga, bagels, local cafes) would be great to have in this area. Right now, it is a spot that many people avoid because of the types of shops in the area. (24) Likes »This corridor is very close to the Cedar Lake Regional trail, any redevelopment along this area should include ways to enhance accessibility to the trail that runs just to the west. (37) Likes »To effectively make Texa-Tonka like Excelsior and Grand, the opposite side of the street needs to be addressed as well. Fair or unfair, the Aquila neighborhood and school has a negative perception when compared to other parts of SLP. Should find a way to integrate this area with the mixed use redevelopment across the street. Improvements in the area next to one of our 3 elementary schools would help keep families in the area, vs. shifting to ‘better’ options. (1) Like »Update this to better subsidized housing? (7) Likes »It seems as though opportunities to improve streetscape (trees, greenery, murals) may have been missed when building this bridge over the bike trail. Drivers treat it as a highway overpass and rapidly increase speed esp. when heading west, regardless of pedestrian crossings or school buses with flashing lights. Very dangerous for pedestrian and bike use, of great concern 1 block from school. Entire Minnetonka Blvd. corridor could benefit from improvements focused on pedestrian & bike use. (2) Likes »Create a larger community garden at Texa-Tonka. The soccer field could be moved back for expansion of the community garden. There is a lot of unused space at the soccer area that could be devoted to the community garden. (1) Like »Keep park as is -- don’t change to something (garden) that is only used by people in the immediate area. As it’s on the trail many people bring kids here. (1) Like »Provide a walking path around lake and post its mileage. (4) Likes »Need an additional pedestrian bridge over the RR tracks for access to Cedar Manor and Cedar Lake Rd. Many people are crossing the RR tracks by trespassing. 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Planning Area: West Central (Continued) 33 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses “I have an idea” »Add a stop sign here or some other method to prevent people from using this street where people live as a traffic avoidance strategy. When 100 south slows down, legitimate people driving north on Utica to turn west on 24th get stuck at their stop sign while the traffic avoiders shoot through. »Couldn’t we provide some more accessible transit to these apartment buildings? Residents have to walk all the way to Minnetonka to get a bus. (2) Likes »Make more direct bike path/trail connections to destinations. In this case, connect Dakota bike lanes to cedar lake trail to Park Place Blvd. Current plan connects to cedar lake road which meanders north and south on way to Park Pl Blvd. (8) Likes »Pave the unofficial walking/bike path that connects the Birchwood neighborhood to Cedar Lake Trail. (1) Like 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4567 8 9 10 1112 131415 16 1718 19 2021 22 23 2425 26 2728 29 3031 32 33 34 35 3637 38 39 4041 42 43 44 45 46 47 Planning Area: Central DRAFT34 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses »Could this be a potential location for a North-south bike crossing of the railroad tracks? (6) Likes »St. Louis Park could really use another street to allow access across the railroad tracks. The distance between Hwy 100 and Louisiana is very long and increases traffic flow from East to West. (2) Likes »Have some kind of easy connection to the Cedar Lake Regional Trail for the residents on the north side of the trail. (3) Likes »Make the chainlink fence around the baseball diamond wider/higher. A foul ball almost hit my son playing in the sandbox. »We need a stop sign here. Many families with small children on this dead-end street and we get a ton of hwy 100 traffic trying to get through via shortcuts speeding down to the end and then back out when they realize they can’t get through. (2) Likes »Love this little park. It is so well used. There are always a ton of kids there. It is perfect for little kids. There are a lot of older kids in the neighborhood now too. Add more big kid playground equipment and replace the basketball hoop. »Grocery store co-op! or locally-owned french bakery! »Green space. (1) Like »Food truck court with temporary seating here? »RH. (1) Like »An indoor playground like Brookview Backyard. It’s nice to have local places to go when the weather is bad. »Move the Caribou Coffee over here as a drive through. It would alleviate the hassle of parking there and trying to pull out and take a left on Minnetonka Blvd. The traffic wouldn’t be nearly as problematic as a gas station or other commercial use. (3) Likes »This gas station is horrible. Variable goods, some of which have been expired or they are out or they don’t carry etc. We need something with more options for this area. (7) Likes »Great location for commuters, close to bike trails, bus line ect..maybe revitalize area and make into elderly care housing, multi generational housing ect..A new development model to accommodate the need in senior living, immigration, and affordability that will support extended families together under the same roof »A few large lots with upscale residences to preserve the Sorenson neighborhood and home values. »More pedestrian crossings of Minnetonka. Perhaps flashing lights at crosswalks would help cars recognize that they are supposed to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks even at non-signaled intersections. »Protected bike lanes on minnetonka blvd please!! Reduce the width of the (12’) lanes by a few feet and there will be plenty of room, also it will force people to stop using it as a highway short-cut and go slower through the neighborhood, its a win-win!! (8) Likes »This would be a very nice area for a small dog park, half the work is already done because of the highway barricade. (3) Likes »More shrubs and trees in this particular section to cover the view of hwy 7 and help with noise. (2) Likes »Plant more trees and shrubs to counter highway 7 noise and view.(4) Likes »This little section of W 35th Street should be made one-way only going west bound (toward Wooddale). It’s too narrow with allowed on-street parking and it’s used as an entry point to get through the neighborhood to either the church or the school (rather the logical route of Wooddale to Lake St). “I have an idea” 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Planning Area: Central (Continued) 5 6 7 8 35 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses »This is a great little under utilized and under maintained piece of property. Would love to see it cleaned up and regraded for a useful park! (3) Likes »May the two blocks in the NE, SE, and N directions of this intersection be served as a MX? Or at least a greater amount of COM space? This would support vision of Walker Lake being a destination. (7) Likes »A coffee shop is so needed in this area--it would be great to create a sense of community. (24) Likes »Need a crosswalk here! Better yet, a 4-way stop. »Small business loans with attractive rates for this area could make this area more vibrant. (4) Likes »Since the reconstruction of Louisiana and Hwy 7 this intersection is way larger than it needs to be. Remove the un- needed pavement area. If there is a way to work with Holiday to improve their parking area that would be great. (5) Likes »Children’s activity store or bookshop. Similar to Wild Rumpus in Linden Hills. (7) Likes »We need additional speed limit control on Library. With it being right next the the high school, teenagers are speeding thru the neighborhood with no respect of concern for the people who live here. Vehicles also use Library as a shortcut to get to Louisiana and blow thru at breakneck speeds. Our block has a lot of young children and it is dangerous. (2) Likes »I’d like to see a third stop sign (on Hampshire Avenue) at this intersection. With the park right here and many walkers, bike riders, children, and pets, we need cars to slow down. »These lots are rarely used on weekends and could be a great location for a farmer’s market once a week. Very walkable for the neighborhood neighbors. (3) Likes »I feel as though this area has potential for redevelopment, but would be concerned about forcing out some of the businesses currently here. »These roundabouts are terrible. They are not big enough for truck traffic. Poorly designed. »It seems the alleys off Minnetonka Blvd to the north and south get used as alternative routes for people who want to travel its route but don’t want to wait in traffic. Lots of speeding people going through them who don’t even have a home or business attached to one. We need to make this less convenient - children and pets are at risk if people race through an alley at 2-3x the posted speed limit. (2) Likes »Would be great to have a coffee shop with drive-thru along Louisiana. There is no place along that artery to 394 where someone can stop while walking or driving to grab a cup of coffee or food. »It would be nice if the playground was updated and larger to accommodate more children and a range of ages. (3) Likes »It would be great if a small corner of the park could be opened up for creating a coffee-shop, or small eatery that neighbors could walk to. (12) Like »Intersections should have uniform zoning »The Superamerica is too busy to have street access this close to a controlled intersection. Cars pull in an out and it becomes very dangerous due to the heavy traffic. (1) Like »This should be mixed use space. By increasing housing density and removing businesses, you make residents more dependent on vehicle transportation. If you allow retail and businesses to use the first floor of housing buildings, it improves the walkability of our city, which should be the goal. (1) Like »Why is there not a better bus route down Louisiana Ave between 394 and Highway 7. With possible train stop at Highway 7 and express bus service at 394. Also there should be a better access to the bike path on Louisiana. I don’t like the steps. (1) Like »How about businesses on ground floor, apartment on next two floors above, and underground parking to avoid further parking issues there. (8) Likes »East-west bike trails in SLP are great! But north-south access across the railroad tracks is terrible, with the only reasonable crossing at Virginia. We need more north-south routes. (7) Likes “I have an idea” 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 Planning Area: Central (Continued) DRAFT36 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses “I have an idea” »Twin lakes park does not seem to get any care from the city, outside of the occasional mowing. It would be nice if the city would cleanup the park, tree trimming, benches, etc. at least every few years. (1) Like »Twin Lakes needs to be dredged as it is filling in and is in need of some care. Residents used it for recreation but it is no longer usable to canoe or kayak on because of the weeds and shallow depth. Please consider some restoration work on the lake. (3) Likes »Could a bathroom, even a portable one, be added to Twin Lakes Park? There’s a play area for kids (and Little League teams practice there), but no bathroom! »Northbound #100 traffic increasingly using the frontage road to bypass congestion on #100. This added to higher traffic density already heading into West End area is creating a growing congestion problem for local traffic . Something needs to be devised that eliminates the benefits of bypassing #100 though here. (4) Likes 1 2 3 4 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 Planning Area: East Central 37 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses »France Ave needs a crosswalk from fernhill to the lake area. There is one in lake forest- but this street is extremely busy and I don’t feel safe trying to cross with my kids as cars are going 45/50 mph. »This block could use sidewalks on both sides of the street. »There is very high density apartments here with the access to the trail being cut off by the new light rail. please find a way to allow access to the trail from this neighborhood. (1) Like »I support light rail and by 2040 mixed use after big changes to hwy frontage rd. »I’m very concerned about increasing traffic on Minnetonka Blvd east of Highway 100. I live right here and pedestrians risk their lives to walk alongside the street and to cross it! Added density to the area will only worsen the problem. This street should be re-striped with one lane each way and large shoulders as it is on the west side of Highway 100. »The bike trail crossing at belt line is so dangerous! If one car stops it puts doubt in everyone’s mind as to who has the right of way. The city line is that cars have right of way, but it doesn’t matter if a cyclist gets hurt. Please consider a bridge or other modification. (8) Likes »NordicWare looks like a strong business, and they’ve been there for a long time, but this location near the SW LRT station is too good to be used for manufacturing in the long term. Please have the courage to plan it for a change. (1) Like »Better crosswalk signs -- cars, especially during rush hour, ignore pedestrians trying to cross the street, and practically require you to start walking in the hopes that cars will notice/stop. (1) Like »Look at data and number of accidents. Adjust traffic light set up in some way to reduce accidents. Perhaps no flashing yellow? Ask accident victims what confused them perhaps. (4) Likes »Bring some lilacs back along Hwy 100 (Lilac Lane concept) (6) Likes »Safer crossing at Minnetonka Blvd. It is not safe for my kids to walk home from the SLP High School. »Add small park and dog run here! There is a lot of space and the new bike path going right by makes for easy access!! (3) Likes »Please consider a 4way stop here. There are near misses every week at this intersection. East/West traffic is often exceeding the speed limit. (2) Likes “I have an idea” 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Planning Area: East Central (Continued) DRAFT38 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses »Please fix the timing of these lights! Some of them turn red way too fast and traffic piles up when there aren’t enough cars that can pass. If you want to expand the population of SLP then traffic control should be a priority! (1) Like »A safer way for pedestrians to cross Hwy 7 at Texas to make the businesses more accessible to the neighbors south of there. »How about a less-kitchy style restaurant and something a little more universal? I am thinking of something like Town Hall Station in Edina or Pub 819 in Hopkins. Something with a local connection. (we lost all of our locally- owned dining options at Knollwood via the renovation). (6) Likes »Make this road less vehicular traffic and re-route to hwy 7 service road. Shouldn’t the service road have more vehicle traffic than a neighborhood road? We could add more stop signs to try and detour vehicles to the service road. Or an extreme of making a dead end street on lake street to force thru vehicle traffic to the service road. (1) Like »Let’s extend the sidewalk through one property so the sidewalks would be connected and you wouldn’t need to risk walking in a busy street. »Can we find some ways to help create a nicer transition into the neighborhood? Some of this is tangential to land use, but could include carrying over nearby landscaping further west, monument style signage, a roundabout at the service road and Lake Street, etc. »How about some neighborhood friendly retail here? This could be part of a mixed use development (apartments, hotel, condo, collaborative work space). This is a more realistic place for South Oak Hill to access retail than Knollwood -- it requires no navigating through high speed traffic or using traffic signals. »I would like this land used for a hotel--one that is biker friendly as well. This is a prime location for one given its proximity to the new light rail, Methodist Hospital, as well as Louisiana Oaks for tournaments. The city already has thousands of vacant office square footage. (3) Likes »Low density upscale $700K and up senior condo’s. Seniors that have worked hard to be successful need good transit options access to Bylery’s and the Lakes 1 2 3 “I have an idea” 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 1718 19 2021 22 23 2426 25 Planning Area: Southwest 4 5 6 7 8 9 39 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses »Making this intersection more walker/biker friendly would help increase mobility and safety for those in the current businesses and proposed, adjacent business park area. (5) Likes »All of the old industrial areas in SLP should evolve to something more intensive, with a higher number of jobs per acre, or become mid- or high-density housing. »I love Goodrich Avenue with its wide boulevards and stately trees. I wish this city had more streets like that. (5) Likes »We need more 4 way stop sign over Alabama Ave. drivers go way too fast and it’s van for bikers kids and walkers. (1) Like »Partner with Union Church to create new development with church space, affordable housing units, and some kind of business partnership for good (such as the Cookie Cart). (1) Like »I really hope we can get bike bridges over Beltline Boiuleavrd and Wooddale Avenue. What a dangerous, confused mess those locations are! (21) Likes »Improve highway crossing for pedestrians. Provide protection from elements (wind & rain) and vehicles. (2) Likes »Turning this 2-way stop into a 4-way stop would help calm cross traffic on 41st street, which is often moving too fast for the neighborhood. (3) Likes »Traffic on Yosemite in this area is a disaster waiting to happen. Too many cars travelling way too fast on the narrowest street in the city. There is nothing to mitigate this and there is no police presence at all. A speed monitoring device was placed here a while back, but it was right next to a stop sign, giving no useful data and deterring no one. A use of one-way traffic patterns and speed bumps should be considered. I would be happy to allow an observer to sit in my driveway to witness. (3) Likes »Fantasy Gifts is a negative image business. (1) Like »The excelsior Boulevard corridor west of Highway 100 is perhaps the most unattractive portion of the whole city. Please try to reduce the visual clutter caused by the signs, railroad semaphores and dis-harmonious buildings. It hurts my eyes to drive through there. The public streetscape improvements made a while back were a good start. (11) Likes »Create a separated bike lane to allow north-south bike travel. (2) Likes »Something really needs to change on the corner of Brookside Ave and W 41st St. I’ve witnessed too many close calls with rushing cars failing to stop and pedestrians attempting to cross or cars having the right of way making a turn in either direction. I could support a few speed bumps. »Is there a way to change the RR crossing so the trains don’t need to blow their horns as much (sometimes in middle of night or early morning)? »Why isn’t the golf course (Meadowbrook) looked as a resource waiting to happen? Perhaps because despite being located within the city of St. Louis Park’s boundaries the city, it’s residents get no benefit from it being owned (and poorly managed) by the city of Minneapolis. I suggest we ‘gift’ it back to Minneapolis and charge them decades of back taxes or more simply take control and use it for our own needs. (9) Likes »Turn this area into a public park for everyone to enjoy! (6) Likes »It would be great to be able to turn left out of Excelsior Way rather than having to perform a U-Turn. “I have an idea” Planning Area: Southwest (Continued) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 DRAFT40 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses 1 2 3 4 567 8 9 1011 1213 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31 31 Planning Area: Southeast 41 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses »Why just medium density - zone for high density. Allow the height and density that Minneapolis is myopically opposing to attract tall height development along entire transit corridor near amenities. (1) Like »Many MANY cars heading east/west on Excelsior run this light when it turns red. Could the yellow be extended or a delay between the Exc. red and the southbound France light turning green? (5) Likes »I’ve bought gasoline at the station at Excelsior and France for 30 years but it’s time for something better there. Pretty soon, there will be no convenient gasoline stations left, however. The owner is a great guy and an asset to the community. (2) Likes »Would love to see a bike lane on France. (1) Like »Could a bike lane ever be added to France Ave? (4) Likes »Conduct a planning and design study of the Excelsior Boulevard corridor. Study allowable land uses, building heights, rear buffering, relationship of buildings to the street, parcel sizes, adjacent redevelopment and parcel consolidation (yikes!), and access and circulation. Provide firm and wise direction to potential re-developers. Hopefully, this will help avoid traffic problems like those proposed with Bridgewater One and still possible with Bridgewater Two. »Plan this valuable location for mid- and high-density housing. It is next to a nice natural amenity, within walking distance for Excelsior and Grand, and within walking distance of the potential LRT station. The houses there are aging and an under-sue of the land. (4) Likes »Can you please put in a crosswalk at 38th and France? High foot/bike traffic trying to cross there. (4) Likes »With all the children in this area and other bikers walkers using this intersection to get to the lakes, it is CRITICAL to get a crosswalk at 38 & France, with some sort of light or something. Traffic is HORRIBLE here. (4) Likes »The intersection of 39th and France is probably the most dangerous in the whole city. I am afraid to enter or cross France Avenue at any time of the day, whether in my car, on my bike or on foot. I’m surprised that no one has been killed there yet, or maybe they have. »Install a traffic signal at 39th and France -- please !! (10) Likes »Would it be possible to build a wooden shelter around the Biffy here so it doesn’t look quite so unsightly? and to make it harder for vandals to tip the Biff as they have periodically done before? (1) Like »Hundreds of jets scream over this park and this neighborhood daily. It’s one per minute in the mornings and evenings. If you don’t live under this flight path, you probably don’t appreciate the severity of this public health problem. I don’t know why we’ve stayed here so long. I hope that the plan addresses this problem even if nothing can be done about it in the foreseeable future. If you’d like to get a taste of it, just contact me and we can try to sit on my deck some evening. (5) Likes »I think one stop sign should be added here, or a yield sign for traffic coming down 39th. It is currently a T stop with no signs at all. (3) Likes »I live south of Excelsior in MV and would really love to have some great restaurants nearby! Please could we get a good Thai, Indian, or some fresh, healthy kid-friendly options in this area? Honey and Rye is a treasure, but not a restaurant nor open for dinner. Something in the old DQ space or within Ex&Grand (in addition to McCoy’s) would be great. (16) Likes »Parking should not be allowed on Quentin from Excelsior Blvd. to at least Vallacher. it is very busy now and too narrow for parking. (1) Like »A 4-way stop would be nice at this intersection. (3) Likes 1 2 3 4 5 6 “I have an idea” 13 14 15 16 17 Planning Area: Southeast (Continued) 7 8 9 10 11 12 DRAFT42 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses »Every street should have a sidewalk on at least one side. It’s not safe for young kids to walk and bike along the roads, or for dogs on leashes of everyone has to walk on the street. (3) Likes »Please install a stop sign at the end of 41st Street heading east away from Susan Lindgren school. I know it is complicated because Edina is right across the street and they have to approve it but children walk/bike to school and cross the street there and it just seems like an accident waiting to happen. It seems like a no-brainer, it’s an intersection at the end of a school block, children going to and from school should be given priority. (9) Likes »This area could benefit from sidewalks on both sides of the street. Especially since it is a school zone and many cars drive at least 10 mph over the posted limit and do not stop at the corner of 42nd Street and Princeton/ Quentin. (7) Likes »North and south traffic frequently stops at Morningside already, despite no stop sign here on Wooddale. (Other signage contributes to confusion.) North and south stop signs on Wooddale here (at Morningside) would also help slow Wooddale traffic. (2) Likes »Stop signs along the intersections of Morningside & corresponding streets. Many cars come zipping through as the cut through the neighborhood making it a hazard for kids playing. (4) Likes »Patrol this intersection more often. North/South Wooddale traffic regularly runs this intersection. (2) Likes »Add sidewalk to this street for safer access to walkable businesses on Excelsior. (3) Likes »The Miracle Mile shopping center is a treasure. (24) Likes »Close this gap in the concrete median. I’ve seen too many close calls by people making illegal turns here and have almost been hit numerous times. This creates a dangerous situation that is not going to end well. (2) Likes »While the improvements made to the lights at this intersection have helped, I still feel you need to improve the traffic flow somehow. With the miracle mile and Utica exiting right into this intersection, it makes it even worse. Also, can you create a right turn lane from Excelsior on to Wooddale? (2) likes »Re-time these stoplights (again). The turn lanes get backed up because the lights are not timed as properly. (2) Likes »I love my ability to bike or walk from my Minikada Vista neighborhood to the amenities and density of Excelsior & Grand, Byerly’s, Target, LA Fitness, the Post Office, the movie theatre (sadly leaving), Micro Center and hopefully the SW LRT. This relationship should be enhanced and bolstered. SLP really needs this center. (5) Likes »Create a north-south corridor to connect Excelsior Blvd to 36th St. (2) Likes »Plan this old industrial area for redevelopment to transit-oriented development. (3) Likes Planning Area: Southeast (Continued) “I have an idea” 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 43 | Community Engagement Phase 2: Survey Responses