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SOTA CLOTHING –
6518 WALKER STREET
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN 55426
6:00 P.M.
MAY 15, 2019
**Please note the venue change, referenced above.
STUDY SESSION
1.Historic Walker Lake Revitalization Plan.
2.Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) by-laws.
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Planning Commission Pg. 1
Planning Commission Pg. 2
Planning Commission
Meeting Date: May 15, 2019
Study Session Item 1
1.Walker Lake Small Area Revitalization Plan and Design Guidelines
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None at this time
SUMMARY: Activation and revitalization efforts for Historic Walker Lake have been a city
priority for several years. In October 2018, the city began a process to create a small area
revitalization plan and design guidelines for the Historic Walker Lake study area. The plan builds
off previous planning efforts for the area and examines barriers for implementation of those
previous plans. The small area revitalization plan provides project ideas that enhance the area’s
identity, activity, appeal and economic vitality. The study includes a parking analysis with land
use and policy recommendations, contains recommended building and public realm design
standards to regulate future investment, and identifies opportunities for public art, way finding
and place making. Finally, the study recommends the establishment of a merchants association
for area businesses to focus on marketing, special events, communications and maintenance of
public spaces.
Since October the city has hosted three community meetings and several business and property
owner meetings for the Historic Walker Lake revitalization and small area plan. In addition,
more than 50 percent of area businesses and property owners responded to surveys that
helped inform the recommendations in the plan. The three community meetings were held in
the study area, were recorded and posted on the city’s website, and circulated to over 420
email addresses for viewing and comments. The business and property owner meetings were
carefully organized to best accommodate business owners schedules, with the goal of helping
the owners organize themselves into a merchants association. Over 30 business and property
owners participated in the meetings, and as of late April approximately ten businesses are
championing efforts to legally establish a merchants association for the area. This would be the
first merchants association in St. Louis Park.
May 15, 2019: During the planning commission’s study session on May 15, Zakcq Lockrem from
Asakura Robinson will present a draft of the plan and a summary of the outreach efforts and
the plan recommendations.
NEXT STEPS: Additional steps for the planning commission are guided by the final plan
recommendations. This includes adopting a proposed zoning overlay district for Historic Walker
Lake to include amendments specifically relating to parking, use, building size, and massing
requirements. Staff would like to begin working on a Historic Walker Lake overlay district in the
fall of 2019.
ATTACHMENTS:
•Map of the Historic Walker Lake study area
Planning Commission Pg. 3
•The draft plan is available on the city’s website or may be viewed at city hall in the
community development department.
Prepared by: Jennifer Monson, Planner
Reviewed by: Sean Walther, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Planning Commission Pg. 4
Planning Commission Pg. 5
Planning Commission Pg. 6
HISTORIC WALKER LAKE
District Revitalization Plan
Planning Commission Pg. 7
DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
Partners:
The Historic Walker Lake Revitalization Plan was
created by the City of St. Louis Park and stakeholders in
the Historic Walker Lake District.
Consultants:
Asakura Robinson (Prime, www.asakurarobinson.com)
SRF Consulting
For more information about this project visit:
https://www.stlouispark.org/government/departments-
divisions/engineering/construction-projects/historic-
walker-lake
Planning Commission Pg. 8
Contents
Executive Summary ...............................................iv
1: Introduction .......................................................5
About the Project ....................................................6
Location and Context of District ..............................8
History ...................................................................10
2: Existing Conditions ...........................................13
Previous Planning ..................................................14
Economic Development ........................................18
Commercial Characteristics ...................................20
Redevelopment Context ........................................24
Transportation .......................................................28
3: Community Engagement ...................................39
Community Engagement .......................................40
Public Meeting 1 ....................................................42
Public Meeting 2 ....................................................46
Business Survey .....................................................48
Business And Property Owners Meeting ..............49
Business And Property Owners Workshop ............50
4: Wayfinding and Placemaking ............................53
Wayfinding Strategy ..............................................54
District Branding ....................................................62
5: Overlay District .................................................67
Use Revisions .........................................................68
Form Standards .....................................................70
Parking ...................................................................82
6: Business Association and Affordability .............91
Business Organization ...........................................92
Affordability ...........................................................96
7: Conclusion ........................................................99
Planning Commission Pg. 9
St. Louis Park Historic Walker-Lake Activation Plan
Placemaking Analysis Recommendations
August 2017
Prepared for
City of St. Louis ParkJulie GroveGary Morrison
Prepared by
Max Musicant
Principal: PlacemakerThe Musicant Group612.670.6717max@musicantgroup.com
Katherine O’NeilProject ManagerThe Musicant Group612.272.2549katherine@musicantgroup.com
www.musicantgroup.com
WELCOME
Walker - Lake Streetscape Open House
May 10, 2018
Consulting Group, Inc.
Wooddale Station Redevelopment Framework
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Anders Imboden, Lindsey Knutson, Lyssa Leitner, and Kelly MuellmanMay 5th, 2011
Special thanks to:Lee Munnich and Kris NelsonGary Morrison, Julie Grove, and the City of St. Louis ParkHubert H. Humphrey School: Spring 2011 Capstone Project
Previous Planning
2040 Comprehensive Plan
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
DRAFT - June 29, 2018
VI.F. Plan by Neighborhood
SEPTEMBER 2011
www.stlouispark.org
2015-2018 2018-2019
Public Meeting
Business and Property Owner Meeting
Public Meeting
Business and Property Owner Meeting
Business Survey
Historic Walker Lake District Revitalization Plan
OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MARCH APRIL MAY
Task 1: Engagement
Task 2: Existing Conditions
Task 3: Plan Development
Task 4: Implementation
Executive Summary
PREVIOUS PLANNING
The Historic Walker Lake District in St. Louis Park, Minneapolis is home to a variety of
businesses, and has been the subject of many previous planning efforts. Therefore, this
effort focuses on implementing the community's vision refined by previous processes.
The community desires a business district with a variety of commercial uses. This
plan helps the community implement this vision by developing three implementation
categories for previous planning ideas, and new ideas developed through this process.
ENGAGEMENT
The team held three public meetings to
gather feedback from the community
on which planning efforts were most
important to them. In addition to
traditional engagement, the consultant
team developed targeted engagement
strategies for businesses, which
included two meetings and visiting
55 local business to complete
surveys of owners and managers.
The goal of the survey was to gain an
understanding of if businesses felt their
needs were being met in their current
building space and neighborhood,
as well as what they would like
to see in the community. Parking,
safety, accessibility, affordability,
and beautification were concerns
expressed through this survey. More
results can be found in Section 2:
Engagement.
Planning Commission Pg. 10
May 2019 1
1. WAYFINDING AND PLACEMAKING
The wayfinding and placemaking strategy includes ideas for alley activations, branding updates, and other
activation strategies.
Park
High School
Stadium
Candy ShopRestaurant
You are here
Park
Library
Restaurant
Hospital
Existing Sidewalks
No Sidewalk
City-owned, County-owned or
Vacant Lots
Potential Alleyway Redesign
(pending neighborhood outreach)
Potential Street Activation
(pending neighborhood outreach)
Public Art Installation
Dog Park
Food Truck Park
District Gateway
Bike Friendly Street
Alley Activation
Planning Commission Pg. 11
2 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
2. OVERLAY DISTRICT
In order to address regulatory issues effecting Walker Lake, the community has proposed
an overlay district for the area. This overlay includes updates to allowed and prohibited
uses, form standards for new development, flexible public realm regulations, and parking
district proposals.
USE UPDATES
The community identified a variety of
uses they would like to include in the
district, and those they would like to
exclude.
NEW ALLOWED USES:
• Coworking space
• Food hall
• Food truck park
• Theater or museum
• Maker space
• Brewery or distillery
• Retail with onsite production
NEW PROHIBITED USES:
• Car repair
• Motor vehicle sales (excluding bike
and scooter)
• In-vehicle sales
• Parking lot (as principal use)
• Composting
• Warehouse storage (as principal
use)
• Outdoor storage
• Freight terminal
• Auto body painting
FORM STANDARDS
PUBLIC REALM STANDARDS
MATERIALS, SIGNS, BUILDING ELEMENTS, STREETSCAPE
Planning Commission Pg. 12
May 2019 3
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RL - Low Density Residential
RM - Medium Density Residential
RH - High Density Residential
MX - Mixed Use
COM - Commercial
IND - Industrial
OFC - Office
BP - Business Park
CIV - Civic
PRK - Park and Open Space
ROW - Right of Way
RRR - Railroad Zoning
POS Park and Open Space
R-1 Single-Family Residence
R-2 Single-Family Residence
R-3 Two-Family Residence
R-4 Multiple-Family Residence
R-C High-Density Multiple-Family Residence
M-X Mixed Use
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
C-2 General Commercial
BP Business Park
O Office
I-P Industrial Park
I-G General Industrial
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A parking strategy was created that
uses the principles of shared parking
and an analysis of capacity and land
use to create three parking districts in
Walker Lake.
PARKING
3. BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AND AFFORDABILITY
During the planning process, a business association was created to carry out some of the ideas in this plan. The
process also looked at commercial affordability. Below are some of the activities the association may take on:
• Marketing
• Programming
• Project Coordination
• Maintenance and Public Safety
• Public Space, Placemaking and Public Art
Planning Commission Pg. 13
4 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
Planning Commission Pg. 14
May 2019 5
1: Introduction
Planning Commission Pg. 15
6 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Historic Walker Lake District in St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, is a unique remnant of suburban
history. The Walker Lake District predates that era
of development, a sort of false start of suburban
development, somewhere between the small town
beginnings of Hopkins or Stillwater, and the post-war
suburban development that would come later.
While the City of St. Louis Park’s successes in
redevelopment in areas like Excelsior, Grand and West
End have been models for the region, the Walker
Lake area presents a very different set of challenges,
including maintaining and improving historic
building stock, preserving the community’s scale,
and supporting the diversity of locally-owned small
businesses. To address these challenges, the City of
St. Louis Park engaged the project team to complete a
reviliatization plan for the area.
The planning process dealt with two major community
engagement challenges. First, the plan was to build
off of work done over the past few years, including
a District Activation Plan from 2017 and ongoing
infrastructure projects within the district, which
included ongoing engagement events. As such,
confusion regarding the goals of the plan as well as the
challenges of planning fatigue were concerns for the
City. In order to overcome these concerns, the planning
process was shifted to focus on implementation from
the beginning of the project.
Rather than reengaging stakeholders to again discuss
community vision, the project team began the project
by identifying previous recommendations and focused
on communicating the trade off decisions that needed
to be made in order to see those plans implemented.
For example, where new uses for existing buildings
were suggested as desirable, the project team identified
the barriers to those uses coming into the district.
In many cases, those barriers had roots in both
regulatory and market challenges. For example, the
uses may not have been allowed by zoning and parking
requirements are such that a developer would have
to either purchase and demolish adjacent buildings or
rely on an uncertain variance, which created challenges
in acquiring financing. Using these barriers as a
baseline, the stakeholders were able to be engaged in
deep conversations about the trade-offs required to
achieve the community’s goals. Using this approach,
participants were able to make informed decisions
regarding the future of their community in a way that
deeply acknowledged previous planning work and
potential future challenges. Community members were
able to say, “Yes, the fact that parking may become
more difficult is worth it if we are able to preserve our
historic building stock and bring in desirable uses.”
The second challenge was an understanding that many
typical approaches to public engagement do not work
for business and landowners, and usually result in
very little engagement from these incredibly important
stakeholders. Typical meeting times are seldom
convenient for those who are running small businesses
and the case for participation is often lacking. As such,
many business and land owners tend to participate
in reactionary ways to infrastructure projects, rather
than proactively at planning phase. The project team’s
approach started with a door-to-door survey of every
business in the study area, achieving a goal of at least
50% participation. The survey sought to both bolster
the plan’s data, but also to make sure that a face to face
invitation was made for as many business leaders as
possible.
Historic Walker Lake is home to many businesses including
these along Lake Street. Buildings are typically below two
stories.
Planning Commission Pg. 16
May 2019 7
One of the City’s other project goals was the creation
of a business organization for the district. Utilizing
contacts made through the survey, the project team
organized a series of business owner workshops with
the goal of helping the owners organize themselves
into a merchant’s association. In parallel to this
organizing, the City and local non-profits put forward
grant applications for a facade repair project and
public art that helped create momentum for the
district, and business owners were introduced to other
technical assistance organizations to assist with the
establishment of a merchant’s association for the
district.
This plan, while focused on implementation steps for
the City, also contains a series of next steps that form
a work plan for the merchant’s association’s first years,
including recommendations for joint marketing, future
programing and numerous other types of placemaking.
According to Curt Rahman, a property owner and one
of the leaders of the nascent merchants association,
“Frankly, the work of Asakura Robinson, the city of St.
Louis Park planning department, the city project people
and other city staff, including the city council, makes
me proud to live and work here.”
Business owner workshops were conducted to develop a strong implementation strategy for the plan.
Planning Commission Pg. 17
8 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
LOCATION AND CONTEXT OF DISTRICT
St Louis Park is a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis, a few
miles southwest of Downtown Minneapolis and directly
west from Minneapolis’ Uptown and Chain of Lakes
Areas. It is bounded, roughly, by France Avenue on
the East, Interstate 394 on the north, US Highway 169
on the west and has a irregular border with Hopkins
and Edina to the south. It is bisected by Minnesota
State Highway 100 which runs north and south and
Minnesota State Highway 7 which runs east and west.
The Walker Lake District sits close to the geographic
center of the city and was one of the earliest
areas of the city developed. It is split between the
Sorensen neighborhood (the east side) and the Lenox
neighborhood (the west side). Access can be severely
limited with Highway 7 to the south, St Louis Park High
School to the north, and the Canadian Pacific-Soo
Line freight rail line (sometimes referred to as the Dan
Patch Line, due to historical ownership) tracks running
through the area.
The study area has a variety of light industrial businesses in low rise buildings. Many businesses have been in the area for over twenty years.
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COM - Commercial
IND - Industrial
OFC - Office
BP - Business Park
CIV - Civic
PRK - Park and Open Space
ROW - Right of Way
RRR - Railroad Zoning
POS Park and Open Space
R-1 Single-Family Residence
R-2 Single-Family Residence
R-3 Two-Family Residence
R-4 Multiple-Family Residence
R-C High-Density Multiple-Family Residence
M-X Mixed Use
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
C-2 General Commercial
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May 2019 9
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RH - High Density Residential
MX - Mixed Use
COM - Commercial
IND - Industrial
OFC - Office
BP - Business Park
CIV - Civic
PRK - Park and Open Space
ROW - Right of Way
RRR - Railroad Zoning
POS Park and Open Space
R-1 Single-Family Residence
R-2 Single-Family Residence
R-3 Two-Family Residence
R-4 Multiple-Family Residence
R-C High-Density Multiple-Family Residence
M-X Mixed Use
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
C-2 General Commercial
BP Business Park
O Office
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I-G General Industrial
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Source: City of St. Louis Park
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Planning Commission Pg. 19
10 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
TB Walker developed a partnership to create the St. Louis Park
suburb, and also founded the Walker Art Center. (St. Louis Park
Historical Society)
HISTORY
The Historic Walker Lake District in St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, is a unique remnant of suburban history. St
Louis Park, a first-ring post-war suburb to the west of
Minneapolis, is, in many ways, the prototypical Leave-
it-to-Beaver suburb. In fact, it has even played that
role in Hollywood as some of the main settings of the
Coen Brothers’ (who grew up in St. Louis Park) films
Fargo and A Serious Man. The Walker Lake District
predates that era of development, a sort of false start
of suburban development, somewhere between the
small town beginnings of Hopkins or Stillwater, and the
post-war suburban development that would come later.
According to the St. Louis Park Historical Society, in
the late nineteenth century, a group of investors lead
by lumber baron and noted art collector TB Walker
(who also founded the Walker Art Center) developed
a business partnership to create an industrial suburb
outside of Minneapolis, linked by and developed around
the railway, along the lines of Pullman, Illinois. The
group built a small commercial center, a church, several
hotels, industrial facilities and several hundred homes
along the Minneapolis and St Louis Railway, from which
the city took its name.
Although the village grew to a population of several
hundred and had around 600 industrial jobs (mostly
filled by commuters from Minneapolis, an inversion of
later suburban development), the financial panic and
crash of 1893 put an end to almost all development
for the next 50 years. The population in 1940 had
only grown to 7000. By 1950 it would top 22,000 and
by 1960 it would be more than 43,000. Although the
commercial offerings of the area continued to grow
during this era, the elimination of the streetcar by 1954
and the opening of some of the nation’s first strip malls
about a mile away in the late 40s and early 50s shifted
development away from the area, limited commercial
and industrial development and preserved the area’s
pre-automobile commercial architecture. The 1888
Walker Building as well as major building clusters from
the 30s, 40s and 50s were preserved.
In the 1960's and 70's, the area was characterized
by a high quality of life and Jewish migration from
Minneapolis. During this time, residential retention was
high, and the community continued to move away from
its industrial origins.
The restaurant at the end of the Lake Street Streetcar line,
alternately known as Reiss's Restaurant and the Waiting Station,
as shown in the 1920' or 30's provided meals for travelers and
nearby workers. (St. Louis Park Historical Society)
Planning Commission Pg. 20
May 2019 11
The Walker Building in 1924. (St. Louis Park Historical Society)
The Walker Building in 1955. (St. Louis Park Historical Society)This map shows early streetcar lines to St. Louis Park in 1913.
(St. Louis Park Historical Society)
Planning Commission Pg. 21
12 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
Planning Commission Pg. 22
May 2019 13
2: Existing Conditions
Planning Commission Pg. 23
14 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
PREVIOUS PLANNING
City Wide
The City of St. Louis Park's 2040 Comprehensive Plan
details the following strategic directions:
• St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in racial
equity and inclusion in order to create a more just and
inclusive community for all.
• St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
• St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad
range of housing and neighborhood-oriented
development.
• St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of
options for people to make their way around the city
comfortably, safely and reliably.
• St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities
to build social capital through community
engagement.
The plan contains information about the community's
vision for the city, including the Historic Walker Lake
District, that will be implemented through this process.
The Council adopted these strategic priorities in June
2018. They are included in the Comprehensive Plan
which will be officially adopted in April 2019. The
priorities came out of an extensive visioning process
called Vision 3.0.
District Specific
The Historic Walker Lake District has been the subject
of a variety of planning efforts including the Historic
Walker Lake Activation Plan and the Walker Lake Street
Infrastructure Plan. Nearby, plans to accommodate the
light rail expansion are underway. All of these district-
specific plans contain ideas that this effort will seek to
implement.
Planning Commission Pg. 24
May 2019 15
St. Louis Park Historic Walker-Lake
Activation Plan
Placemaking Analysis Recommendations
August 2017
Prepared for
City of St. Louis Park
Julie Grove
Gary Morrison
Prepared by
Max Musicant
Principal: Placemaker
The Musicant Group
612.670.6717
max@musicantgroup.com
Katherine O’Neil
Project Manager
The Musicant Group
612.272.2549
katherine@musicantgroup.com
www.musicantgroup.com
WELCOME
Walker - Lake Streetscape Open House
May 10, 2018
Consulting Group, Inc.
Wooddale Station Redevelopment Framework
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Anders Imboden, Lindsey Knutson, Lyssa Leitner, and Kelly Muellman
May 5th, 2011
Special thanks to:
Lee Munnich and Kris Nelson
Gary Morrison, Julie Grove, and the City of St. Louis ParkHubert H. Humphrey School: Spring 2011 Capstone Project
St. Louis Park Historic Walker-Lake
Activation Plan
This plan advocates for connecting
surrounding neighborhoods and
leveraging anchors to create
reasons for people to visit and stay
in the district. The recommendations
further these goals through projects
such as enhancing bike and
pedestrian connections, adding
retail and personal services to the
commercial mix, and introducing
low cost programming. This plan
includes information on the reasons
people visit places and stay as well
as placemaking strategies.
Heart of the Park: Wooddale
Station Redevelopment Framework
This plan anticipates forthcoming
light rail and contains history and
existing conditions for the area.
The plan includes placemaking
and transit-oriented development
recommendations. Goals consist
of making mutlimodal transit
accessible, helping business through
investments, creating sustainability
in the built form, and creating a
unique identity for the area around
the forthcoming station.
Walker-Lake Streetscape Plan
This plan details streetscape
improvements in the central part
of Historic Walker Lake. The plan
includes green alleys, street parking,
and gateway features. It also
includes a road diet in parts of the
area.
City of St. Louis Park
DRAFT
May 27, 2015
Article IV: Zoning Districts
Division 10: Form-Based District
St. Louis Form-Based District
To the east of Walker-Lake a form-
based district zoning code was
drafted in 2015. The proposed area
designates form standards for areas
around the Beltline Station, including
a portion of Lake Street, ensuring
a walkable and pedestrian-friendly
public realm.
Planning Commission Pg. 25
16 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
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Bryn MawrBryn Mawr
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Beltline BlvdBeltline Blvd
Wooddale AveWooddale Ave
Louisiana AveLouisiana Ave
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METRO Orange Line (BRT): 2020
METRO Blue Line extension (LRT): 2024
METRO Gold Line (BRT): 2024
Rapid Bus Lines
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Existing and Planned
Transitways
Southwest Light Rail
The Southwest Light Rail will be the third light rail
project in the Twin Cities and will run 14.5 miles from
Downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie through St.
Louis Park, Hopkins and Minnetonka. The project is
expected to begin service in 2023 and will operate as
an extension of the existing Green Line, which runs
between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St.
Paul. Two stops, Wooddale Avenue and Louisiana
Avenue, will be in close proximity to the Walker Lake
District and will provide opportunities to significantly
increase the numbers of visitors to the area who will
now be travelling by transit.
This map shows the forthcoming light rail line that will serve the Historic Walker Lake District with two stations.
PROJECT AREA
Source: Metro Transit
Existing and Planned Transitways
Planning Commission Pg. 26
May 2019 17
Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail
The Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail is a major bikeway
that runs adjacent to the district to the south of
Highway 7. The trail runs east and west connecting
to the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail to
the west and the Midtown Greenway and Downtown
Minneapolis to the east. The trail is a major spine in
the metro area trail network and provides significant
access to many locations throughout the metro
area, including the Grand Rounds in Minneapolis, the
trails around Lake Minnetonka, and the trails in the
Minnesota River Valley. A 2017 Estimated Daily Traffic
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Count (EDT) conducted by the City of Minneapolis at
the border with St. Louis Park showed 1600 daily users
on the Cedar Lake Trail, an increase of 25% over the
2009 count of 1260. The opening of the Southwest
Light Rail line adjacent to the trail will likely increase
the numbers using the trail, as many transit users also
use bicycles or walk to complete the “last mile” of their
trips to or from home, their places of employment or
other destinations. Connections to the trail represent
an important opportunity for enticing people to Walker
Lake and marketing the district.
This map shows the regional trail system that serves St. Louis Park and Historic Walker Lake.
PROJECT AREA
Source: Hennepin County
Bike Routes
Off-street bikeway
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Completed Connect the Park Bikeways
Planned Walker-Lake bikeways
Planning Commission Pg. 27
18 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Businesses
The Historic Walker Lake District is home to
approximately 105 businesses (note this number
includes a variety of LLC's listed at the same address)
and 1,584 employees. Below is a summary of the
characteristics of these businesses within the study
area.<$15,000105 businesses are located in the study area
1,584 employees work in the study area
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CIV - Civic
PRK - Park and Open Space
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R-C High-Density Multiple-Family Residence
M-X Mixed Use
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
C-2 General Commercial
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O Office
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What initially attracted you to locate your business in this neighborhood?
Years in Current Location 57%
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Source: Business survey conducted by team
Planning Commission Pg. 28
May 2019 19
Adjacent Neighborhoods
The neighborhoods adjacent to Historic Walker Lake
are primarily residential with commercial centers
nearby. These neighborhoods contain mostly
single-family homes, condos, and larger apartment
complexes.
Household Income
<$15,000$15-24,999$25-34,999$35-49,999$50-74,999$75-99,999$100-149,999$150-199,999$200,000 +363 Businesses
19,211 Employees
6,638 Residents
65% Owner-occupied homes
35% Renter-occupied homes
33.3 Average Age
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Source: ESRI Business Analyst 2018
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Planning Commission Pg. 29
20 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
COMMERCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Types of Businesses
There are a variety of businesses in the Historic Walker
Lake District. In addition to a small number of retail,
restaurant, and personal services, a majority of the
businesses are light industrial operations that are open
during the day. Examples of these types of businesses
include:
• Printing
• Furniture design and manufacturing
• Equipment rental
• Sign manufacturing
• Remodeling
• Lighting and audio visual installation
The maps on this page show that most businesses are
open during the day. The project team will use this data
to develop strategic partnerships related to parking and
street life.
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Businesses Open EveningsBusinesses Open Weekends
Source: Business survey conducted by team
Planning Commission Pg. 30
May 2019 21
Property Characteristics
A majority of buildings in the study area are in average
condition and many have some degree of deferred
maintenance. Most buildings are over 50 years old. The
data shown below, including building quality is taken
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Property Type
Commercial IndustrialVacant38 buildings25 buildings15 buildingsGross Building Size
<2K SF2K-8K SF8,001-16K SF16,001-22K SF22,001 SF +Parcel Size
<2K SF2K-8K SF8,001-16K SF16,001-22K SF22,001-40K SF40,001 SF +Buildings are on average
63
years old
Source: City of St. Louis Park
Planning Commission Pg. 31
22 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
Building Characteristics
Buildings in the Walker Lake District are simple and
utilitarian. They have a cohesive set of characteristics
that should be considered with new development.
Commercial Buildings
Most commercial buildings in the study area are one
and two story brick buildings with varying levels of retail
storefronts, including some that are retrofitted. With
the exception of the Walker Building and the former
Reiss' Restaurant building, these structures have
minimal detailing and limited differentiation between
floors. These buildings are typically rectilinear with no
protruding elements. Setbacks vary from zero to twenty
feet. Ground floor transparency varies. Some buildings
have awnings, and signage types vary, including
painted, illuminated, and stand alone signs.
Industrial Buildings
Most industrial buildings in the study area are single
story, or one and a half story, brick or cinder block
buildings with small office areas and loading facilities.
These buildings are rectilinear with minimal detailing.
They often have additions or modifications that post
date original construction. Setbacks vary from zero to
twenty feet. Some buildings have awnings, and signage
types vary, including painted, illuminated, and stand
alone signs. Often, signage is only visible near the
building's entrance.
Accessibility
ADA access is challenging internally and externally for
many of the structures in the study area. Two story
buildings especially have difficulty meeting internal
ADA standards and several buildings have installed
exterior ramps on sidewalks to bring the structure into
compliance. Street improvements are addressing some
of the external issues in commercial areas, but interior
compliance could pose issues for redevelopment.
Planning Commission Pg. 32
May 2019 23
1-2 Stories
Awnings
Varying Signage
Varying Transparency
Brick
Limited Signage
1-1.5 StoriesBrickCinder Block
Low Transparency
Planning Commission Pg. 33
24 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
REDEVELOPMENT CONTEXT
Land Use
The map to the right shows land use in the study
area from the 2040 comprehensive plan. The study
area contains mostly commercial and industrial uses,
bordered by low and medium density residential. There
are also civic uses such as schools, parks, and the
library.
Outside of civic uses, the predominant land use
categories in the study area are commercial and
industrial. There are also medium and high density
residential uses bordering the study area.
Planning Commission Pg. 34
May 2019 25
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RL - Low Density Residential
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MX - Mixed Use
COM - Commercial
IND - Industrial
OFC - Office
BP - Business Park
CIV - Civic
PRK - Park and Open Space
ROW - Right of Way
RRR - Railroad Zoning
POS Park and Open Space
R-1 Single-Family Residence
R-2 Single-Family Residence
R-3 Two-Family Residence
R-4 Multiple-Family Residence
R-C High-Density Multiple-Family Residence
M-X Mixed Use
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C-2 General Commercial
BP Business Park
O Office
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COM Commercial
IND Industrial
OFC Office
BP Business Park
CIV Civic
PRK Park and Open Space
RRR Railroad
Source: City of St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park Central School
St. Louis Park Library
Planning Commission Pg. 35
26 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
Zoning
The map to the right shows existing zoning in the study
area. The main zoning categories in the study area
are General Commercial (C-2), Industrial Park (I-P),
and General Industrial (I-G). The following uses are
permitted by right in the C-2 District:
• Medical and dental office
• Funeral homes
• Libraries
• Museums
• Parks and open spaces
• Police and fire stations
• Banks
• Business/trade school/college
• Offices
• Retail shops up to 20,000 square feet
• Service facilities
• Studios
• Showrooms
• Parking lot
• Transit stations
• Large item retail under 20,000 square feet
The following uses are permitted by right in the I-P
District:
• Park and open space
• Police and fire stations
• Post offices
• Business/trade school/college
• Parcel delivery services
• Recycling operations
• Showrooms
• Warehouse and storage
• Transit stations
• Studios
In some places, the zoning regulations do not match
the community's vision for the area, specifically related
to required parking. Some initial issues include:
• Coffee shops require 600 square feet of parking
per every 1,000 square feet of coffee shop space (1
space/200 sf).
• Bakeries require 2,400 square feet of parking per
every 500 square feet of customer space (1 space/25
sf).
• Restaurants require 1,992 square feet of parking
per every 1,000 square feet of restaurant space (1
space/60 sf).
• Retail and grocery uses require 480 square feet per
every 1,000 square feet of space (1 space/150 sf
max, 250 sf min).
These regulations can make it difficult for new business
to open in the area and can encourage the demolition
of buildings for parking.
Redevelopment
Based on the ratio of land value to improvement value,
43.4% of buildings in the area are likely or somewhat
likely to redevelop. This figure was derived by taking
land values and improvement values from the St. Louis
Park assessment data. This means that if development
pressure is high, businesses in the study area may be at
risk of building turnover or demolition.
Redevelopment
Potential Value Percentage of
Study Area
Likely to
redevelop
Improvement
value is less
than land value
11.7%
Somewhat likely
to redevelop
Improvement
value is 1-1.5 X
land value
31.7%
Unlikely to
redevelop
Improvement
value is over
1.5X land value
56.5%
Planning Commission Pg. 36
May 2019 27
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RL - Low Density Residential
RM - Medium Density Residential
RH - High Density Residential
MX - Mixed Use
COM - Commercial
IND - Industrial
OFC - Office
BP - Business Park
CIV - Civic
PRK - Park and Open Space
ROW - Right of Way
RRR - Railroad Zoning
POS Park and Open Space
R-1 Single-Family Residence
R-2 Single-Family Residence
R-3 Two-Family Residence
R-4 Multiple-Family Residence
R-C High-Density Multiple-Family Residence
M-X Mixed Use
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
C-2 General Commercial
BP Business Park
O Office
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I-G General Industrial
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R-2 Single Family Residence
R-3 Two-Family Residence
R-4 Multiple-Family Residence
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Zoning
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Source: City of St. Louis Park
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28 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
TRANSPORTATION
Parking Supply
Parking infrastructure in the Historic Walker Lake
District is provided through a combination of public and
private off-street parking lots as well as unrestricted
and permit/time restricted on-street parking. On-street
parking takes the form of marked and unmarked
parallel parking spaces and marked perpendicular
parking spaces.
The existing parking supply in the study area was
determined through a detailed review of aerial imagery.
An on-site field review was then completed to verify
the initial findings and confirm relevant time or permit-
based parking restrictions. A summary of the existing
parking supply is shown to the right. In total, 2,876
parking spaces are available in the study area through
a combination of 1,026 on-street parking spaces and
1,850 off-street parking spaces.
A map of the parking supply by block is shown on the
facing page. Nearly 20 percent of the available parking
supply in the study is off-street parking for two local
schools: The St. Louis Park High School (blocks 12
and 13) and the Central School (block 22). Notable
concentrations of non-institutional parking are block
3 which includes the Park Tavern bar and restaurant,
and block 7 which includes multiple industrial and retail
establishments.
The majority of off-street parking in the study area
are private spaces intended for use by patrons or
employees of the associated businesses. Public
off-street parking spaces are located in block 17 (by
permit), block 5, and block 9, for a total of 176 spaces.
Note that for the purposes of this study, parking for
the St. Louis Park Library in block 2 is categorized as
private.
Block
Number
On-
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Off-
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(Public)
Off-
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(Private)
Total
Parking
Supply
1 39 -110 149
2 75 -45 120
3 7 -280 287
4 115 -83 198
5 22 96 -118
6 65 -68 133
7 70 -114 184
8 25 -59 84
9 15 30 -45
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11 40 -75 115
12 127 -291 418
13 61 -157 218
14 14 -69 83
15 27 -13 40
16 16 -35 51
17 35 70 26 131
18 32 -41 73
19 60 --60
20 58 --58
21 55 -30 85
22 52 -158 210
Total 1,011 196 1,654 2,861
Planning Commission Pg. 38
May 2019 29
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On-Street
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Parking Supply
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COM - Commercial
IND - Industrial
OFC - Office
BP - Business Park
CIV - Civic
PRK - Park and Open Space
ROW - Right of Way
RRR - Railroad Zoning
POS Park and Open Space
R-1 Single-Family Residence
R-2 Single-Family Residence
R-3 Two-Family Residence
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R-C High-Density Multiple-Family Residence
M-X Mixed Use
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C-2 General Commercial
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O Office
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Planning Commission Pg. 39
30 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
Restricted Parking
On-street parking is typically provided without time or
permit restrictions with notable exceptions on many
roadways adjacent to both school facilities. In many
cases, unrestricted parking is provided on the side of
the street adjacent to the school property while the
residential side of the street is permit and/or time
restricted. Other portions of the study area that include
restricted parking are the north side of Lake Street
adjacent to the football stadium and portions of Library
Lane and Brownlow Avenue.
Examples of restricted parking in the study area.
Planning Commission Pg. 40
May 2019 31
During a field review it was noted that many on-street
parking locations are used by delivery vehicles in lieu
of designated loading areas. On-street delivery activity
was most prominent in the morning along sections of
Walker Street in block 21 and along portions of Lake
Street W in blocks 17 and 19. This coincided with the
lowest parking utilization rates at these locations,
indicating that no parking availability concerns are
caused by this delivery activity.
Delivery vehicles often use on street parking spaces instead of delivery areas.
Planning Commission Pg. 41
32 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
Parking Utilization
Parking utilization counts were conducted over the
course of the day on Thursday, December 6, 2018.
Utilization counts were conducted for a morning (9:00
AM) peak, a midday (1:00 PM) peak, and an evening
(6:00 PM) peak. The number of parked vehicles were
noted for each on- and off-street parking location
noted. These data were then aggregated to each block
to assess the percent parking utilization and identify
any areas of concern.
9:00 AM Utilization
Parking utilization during this time period was highest in
block 12 (73 percent) due to parking activity associated
with St. Louis Park High School. Of note was the on-
street parking on the east sides of Idaho Avenue S
and 1st Street NW. Each of these locations was at full
utilization. The next highest utilization rate was in block
22 (50 percent) due to parking activity associated with
the Central School. For the remaining blocks, parking
utilization generally ranged between 20 and 40 percent.
Percent Utilization - 9 AM
300 200 100 0 100 200 300
Private Utilization Public Utilization
Private Supply Public Supply
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Area 10 has no parking supply
Planning Commission Pg. 42
May 2019 33
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RL - Low Density Residential
RM - Medium Density Residential
RH - High Density Residential
MX - Mixed Use
COM - Commercial
IND - Industrial
OFC - Office
BP - Business Park
CIV - Civic
PRK - Park and Open Space
ROW - Right of Way
RRR - Railroad Zoning
POS Park and Open Space
R-1 Single-Family Residence
R-2 Single-Family Residence
R-3 Two-Family Residence
R-4 Multiple-Family Residence
R-C High-Density Multiple-Family Residence
M-X Mixed Use
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
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Planning Commission Pg. 43
34 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
1:00 PM Utilization
The parking utilization in the school areas (blocks
12 and 22) remained relatively constant between the
morning and midday time periods, including the on-
street parking areas on Idaho Avenue S and 1st Street
NW. Notable increases in parking utilization were seen
in block 17, north of Lake Street W, primarily due to an
increase in use of the public parking lot (an increase
from 26 to 64 percent utilization).
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Percent Utilization - 1 PM
300 200 100 0 100 200 300
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Private Supply Public Supply
Area 10 has no parking supply
Planning Commission Pg. 44
May 2019 35
Parking Utilization - 1:00 pm
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RL - Low Density Residential
RM - Medium Density Residential
RH - High Density Residential
MX - Mixed Use
COM - Commercial
IND - Industrial
OFC - Office
BP - Business Park
CIV - Civic
PRK - Park and Open Space
ROW - Right of Way
RRR - Railroad Zoning
POS Park and Open Space
R-1 Single-Family Residence
R-2 Single-Family Residence
R-3 Two-Family Residence
R-4 Multiple-Family Residence
R-C High-Density Multiple-Family Residence
M-X Mixed Use
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
C-2 General Commercial
BP Business Park
O Office
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I-G General Industrial
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36 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
6:00 PM Utilization
Corresponding with the end of the school day, large
reductions in utilization were recorded in blocks 12
and 13. Utilization in block 22 remained relatively high
due to an afterschool function occurring during the
field review. Parking utilization was highest in block 3
(51 percent). Utilization in this block was driven almost
entirely by patrons of the Park Tavern restaurant,
where demand exceeded the available supply. Multiple
vehicles were parked in unmarked areas of the Park
Tavern parking lot. Unauthorized on-street parking
spaces along the extent of Oak Leaf Drive were also
recorded being used as overflow parking. It is notable
that both the commercial parking lots in the southern
section of block 3 and the public parking lot in block 5
saw minimal utilization.
Percent Utilization - 6 PM
300 200 100 0 100 200 300
Private Utilization Public Utilization
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Planning Commission Pg. 46
May 2019 37
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RL - Low Density Residential
RM - Medium Density Residential
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MX - Mixed Use
COM - Commercial
IND - Industrial
OFC - Office
BP - Business Park
CIV - Civic
PRK - Park and Open Space
ROW - Right of Way
RRR - Railroad Zoning
POS Park and Open Space
R-1 Single-Family Residence
R-2 Single-Family Residence
R-3 Two-Family Residence
R-4 Multiple-Family Residence
R-C High-Density Multiple-Family Residence
M-X Mixed Use
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
C-2 General Commercial
BP Business Park
O Office
I-P Industrial Park
I-G General Industrial
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38 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
Planning Commission Pg. 48
May 2019 39
3: Community Engagement
Planning Commission Pg. 49
40 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
An extensive and comprehensive engagement strategy
was completed for this project. It included traditional
public meetings and targeted outreach to reach
business owners. These activities are detailed on the
following pages. Engagement was designed to build
of off previous planning efforts and look towards
implementation.
St. Louis Park Historic Walker-Lake
Activation Plan
Placemaking Analysis Recommendations
August 2017
Prepared for
City of St. Louis Park
Julie Grove
Gary Morrison
Prepared by
Max Musicant
Principal: Placemaker
The Musicant Group
612.670.6717
max@musicantgroup.com
Katherine O’Neil
Project Manager
The Musicant Group
612.272.2549
katherine@musicantgroup.com
www.musicantgroup.com
WELCOME
Walker - Lake Streetscape Open House
May 10, 2018
Consulting Group, Inc.
Wooddale Station Redevelopment Framework
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Anders Imboden, Lindsey Knutson, Lyssa Leitner, and Kelly Muellman
May 5th, 2011
Special thanks to:
Lee Munnich and Kris Nelson
Gary Morrison, Julie Grove, and the City of St. Louis Park
Hubert H. Humphrey School: Spring 2011 Capstone Project
Previous Planning
2040 Comprehensive Plan
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
DRAFT - June 29, 2018
VI.F. Plan by Neighborhood
SEPTEMBER 2011
www.stlouispark.org
2015-2018 2018-2019
Planning Commission Pg. 50
May 2019 41
Historic Walker Lake District Revitalization Plan
OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MARCH APRIL MAY
Task 1: Engagement
Task 2: Existing Conditions
Task 3: Plan Development
Task 4: Implementation
Public Meeting
Business and Property Owner Meeting
Public Meeting
Business and Property Owner Meeting
Business Survey
Planning Commission Pg. 51
42 HISTORIC WALKER LAKE: DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PLAN
PUBLIC MEETING 1
The City of St. Louis Park kicked off the Historic
Walker Lake District Revitalization Plan with an initial
public meeting at the Central Community Center on
Wednesday, November 14 from 6:30 - 8 pm. The
meeting included a short presentation about the project
area’s main challenges and opportunities, followed by
small group discussions facilitated by the consultant
team and city staff. The meeting’s goals were to inform
attendees about the project, provide education about
history and previous planning efforts of the area,
gather feedback and public insight regarding potential
strategies, and provide an opportunity for attendees to
share knowledge, concerns, and desires for the area. In
the small group discussion facilitators asked questions
to gather community and business owner input
regarding the opportunities and challenges they saw in
the community and how the City of St. Louis Park can
assist in revitalization of the area.
The event drew 21 community members and business
owners. The presentation was recorded and is available
for viewing on the City of St. Louis Park website.
Common themes arose from the facilitated small group
discussion regarding challenges and opportunities
for the Historic Walker Lake area. These themes are
summarized on the following pages.
Also at check in, attendees could sign up to be involved with
further discussions of business organizations.
Attendees marked where they live or work on a map of the
district to begin the meeting.
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The City of St. Louis Park provided dinner and snacks for the group. Consultants were on hand to continue the business survey with business
owners in attendance.
The presentation focused on ideas from previous planning
efforts and challenges to implementing those ideas.
Challenges
• Parking, both in business requirements and quality of
public lots, are currently difficult to meet and could be
a deterrent for future business development.
• Speed of traffic in the area creates safety concerns
and hinders walkability.
• Walkability between off-street parking and
businesses, and between businesses is limited.
• The neighborhood is not easily visible and would
benefit from coordinated wayfinding efforts.
Opportunities
• Creation of a destination for community members to
visit and be able to walk around and enjoy.
• Coordinated city events, could help activate streets,
businesses, and alleys during night and weekend
hours.
• Performance or art-based space to draw community
members into the area with family friendly
engagement.
• Restaurants, cafes, food trucks, or grocery stores
allowing access to food options for businesses and
their patrons.
• Allow potential for shared parking and more
traditional commercial uses in industrial areas.
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Around eighteen people attended the meeting/ Attendees
included residents, employees, and business owners.
Small groups were formed to dive into challenges and
opportunities and discuss areas on a map.
Community Priorities
• Accessibility – being able to park and walk to multiple
destinations.
• More partnerships among businesses or businesses
and city to promote attraction to the area.
• Ensure any regulation or community changes avoid
displacement of existing businesses and keep the
character of the area.
• Increase safety with traffic calming practices,
crosswalks, and increased access to sidewalks.
• Attractive and desirable business facades and
streetscapes.
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City staff and consultants led small groups to discuss their vision for the future of Historic Walker Lake. The groups discussed barriers to
the implementation of both new ideas and those developed in previous planning efforts.
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Community residents share thoughts and concerns about ideas
presented for the Historic Walker Lake District.
The consultant team presented results of a parking supply and
utilization study completed since the last meeting.
PUBLIC MEETING 2
The second public meeting regarding the Historic
Walker Lake District Revitalization Plan for the City of
St. Louis Park was held at 3340 Republic Avenue on
Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 from 5:30-7:00 pm. The
meeting included a short presentation sharing project
updates, followed by a group discussion facilitated
by the consultant team. The meeting was on a snowy
evening, and for some, reaching the meeting was
difficult. However, the meeting was recorded and was
available to view and comment on after the meeting.
The meeting’s goals were to inform the attendees
about the project’s progress and plan development.
The team provided a brief project history, as well as
an update on the timeline of the project, including
an overview of previous engagement and ideas that
previous meetings identified. The consultant team
shared results of the parking supply and utilization
study in addition to ideas for how the city and the
Walker Lake area can accommodate parking needs and
changes with future development. Other information
was provided on design guidelines, regulatory changes,
the potential for business organizations, and improved
wayfinding and public spaces for the Walker Lake. In
the group discussion, a facilitator gathered community
feedback around challenges and opportunities foreseen
when implementing plans for the area, as well as any
additional concepts to be considered or information
provided.
Eight community members attended the meeting.
The presentation was recorded and is available for
viewing on the City of St. Louis Park website. Common
themes arose from the facilitated discussion regarding
opportunities, visions, and concerns for the Historic
Walker Lake area plan and implementation. These
themes are summarized on the following pages.
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Community members reviewed posters showing ideas presented for the Historic Walker Lake district.
Staff facilitated a group discussion where community
members provided feedback on the presentation and plan
implementation.
Challenges
• Addressing the impact of both new LRT stations, not
just Wooddale
• School parking is currently flooding over into
community street parking
• Area is missing personal services in walkable area
• Need to plan for a destination as well as for those
who are already in the community
• Gentrification and affordability
Opportunities
• Preserve quaint, historic look along Walker
• Outdoor meeting spaces - gazebo, pianos, public art
• Arts hub of retail and production
• Creating valuable maker space or performance space
• Potential to collaborate with the school
• City or business coordinated outdoor activities
• Facade improvements to help with image/branding
• Parking districts
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Businesses were visited to discuss how the district and their
building were serving them in their current capacity.
BUSINESS SURVEY
As a part of this project, the consultant team visited
local businesses to survey business owners and
managers. The goal of the survey was to gain an
understanding of if businesses felt their needs
were being met in their current building space and
neighborhood, as well as what they would like to see
in the community. Over the course of two weeks, 55
local businesses were visited, and 23 surveys were
completed.
There were a few common themes that appeared when
asked about the types of neighborhood improvement
they would like to see in the area.
• Increase public parking options or reduce parking
requirements - many shared concerns in meeting
parking requirements and often utilized public parking
for employees or to ensure required parking was met.
• Safety and Accessibility - there is a lack of sidewalks
along Gorham or connecting businesses to
municipal lots leading to the community not feeling
connected or pedestrian friendly. Traffic speed on
Lake is a public safety concerns with participants
expressing a need for places to safely cross Lake
Street encouraging pedestrians to walk through the
community.
• Continued beautification of streetscape - business
owners expressed interest in funding to assist with
facade or landscape improvement, and the inclusion
of public art to inspire people to walk, shop, and stay
in the area rather than simply pass through
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Business and property owners met at Sota Clothing to discuss organizing efforts.
BUSINESS AND PROPERTY OWNERS MEETING
A meeting was held specifically for business and land/
building owners in the Walker Lake area. The meeting
was held at Sota Clothing on December 19th, 2018 from
4:30-5:30pm, with twenty business and building owners
in attendance. The meeting included a short presentation
from the consultant team regarding work done in other
communities to create business organizations and the
various models that exist. Group discussion was then
facilitated by the consulting team.
The meeting’s goals were to inform the attendees about
potential models of business organizations as well as
brainstorm what would be a best fit for the Walker Lake
business community. Participants engaged in discussion
to prioritize ways to collaborate on relevant issues for the
Walker Lake district and its businesses.:Business owners
shared ideas on how a business organization could be
useful for the community.
Shared values and visions arose from the large group
discussion, and are organized into key themes below.
• Shared Resources - marketing, communications and
business resources
• Programming and Events - easier coordination and
support around district-wide events and promotions
• Coordination with the city - streamline and simplify
communication and coordination with the city
regarding regulations, construction impacts, future
business development and affordability
• Placemaking - bring forth unified vision and support
design, aesthetics, maintenance and public safety of
the community, businesses, and public spaces.
These themes were presented to community members
at the second public meeting held in February.
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BUSINESS AND PROPERTY OWNERS WORKSHOP
Shared values and visions arose from the large group
discussion regarding, and are organized into key
themes below.
• Design Guidelines - desire for eclectic but cohesive
mix of old and new styles for additional buildings
• Funding Opportunities - the city has applied to and is
applying for grants specific to the district, including a
facade grant and small loan program
• Arts & Activities - opportunities for interactive public
art, community murals, and event programming
• Community Building - connecting with surrounding
residents, retaining current employees, attracting new
customer base and workers.
A meeting was held specifically for business and land/
building owners in the Walker Lake area. The meeting
was held at Sota Clothing on March 7th, 2019 from
5:30-7:00pm, with thirteen business and building
owners in attendance. The meeting included a review
of activities from the consultant team regarding
work completed to date on the district plan as well
as an update from the city regarding funding. Group
discussion was then facilitated by the consulting team.
The meeting’s goals were to update the attendees
about project concepts as well as build upon
momentum to establish a small committee for the
formation of a business organization for the Walker
Lake community. Participants engaged in discussion
about their ideas related to the district plan concepts
and which attendees would be interested in joining a
small committee to start a business organization.
Business and property owners met at Sota Clothing to discuss transitioning the momentum to a small committee from the district.
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4: Wayfinding and Placemaking
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WAYFINDING STRATEGY
Navigating Historic Walker Lake is
difficult, and often passerby do not
know the district is there. A network of
wayfinding and public spaces will connect
visitors and residents to amenities.
The Historic Walker Lake District has
an opportunity to use the forthcoming
light rail stations to raise its profile and
ensure easy connections through the
district to surrounding neighborhoods.
The graphic to the right details the
multifaceted wayfinding strategy for the
district, that includes signage, temporary,
and permanent activations. The following
pages detail these strategies.
Existing Sidewalks
No Sidewalk
City-owned, County-owned or Vacant Lots
Potential Alleyway Redesign (pending
neighborhood outreach)
Potential Street Activation (pending
neighborhood outreach)
Public Art Installation
Dog Park
Food Truck Park
District Gateway
Bike Friendly Street
Alley Activation
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Street Activation
Street activations, like a Woonerf, also known a "living
street" ,originated in the Netherlands. The street is open
for a variety of modes, but speeds are limited to walking
pace by the use of techniques such as traffic calming,
activations, and recreation activities. A Woonerf,
suggested for a portion of Gorham Avenue and in other
areas, would activate underutilized space in the district
along a major transit route, and elevate the profile of the
district.
Public Art
Very popular at engagement events, public art is a
way to bring creativity and interest to the district, and
solidify an identity. Public art that is good for selfies,
unique to the district, or visible from the highway would
be especially relevant. Art locations are suggested at a
variety of strategic locations in the district, but are not
limited to these areas.
Dog Park
The city has identified an area north of Historic
Highway 7 that would be a good space for a dog park in
Walker Lake. The park would bring activity to the district
and support the overall wayfinding strategy. During the
design of the park, considerations should include:
• ADA access via a sidewalk along Walker Street;
• Site remediation from previous environmental
contaminants;
• Lighting options; and
• Parking.
Food Truck Park
Creating a food truck park is a strategy to bring
activity and commercial uses onto a site with a low
initial investment. The park could either be temporary,
with food trucks intermittently parking there, or
later, become more permanent, with designated
infrastructure and longer-term trucks.
Woonerfs, a dog parks, and a food truck park are all strategies to
support placemaking in Walker Lake.
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Public art is an important part of the
placemaking strategy for Walker Lake.
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District Gateway
District Gateways are signage that announce the
entrance to a district, and often coordinate with other
signage in the district. The gateways are an important
piece of the wayfinding strategy, and are detailed
further in the following pages. Public art can also be
used as gateway signage.
Bike Friendly Street
Bike friendly streets are neighborhood streets where
cars and bikes share space. They are low speed, and
have signage for bicyclists. Low-volume and speed
streets in Walker Lake are great candidates for the
treatment.
Alley Activation
Outdoor seating and planting can activate underutilized
spaces in warmer months. Temporary seating is a cost-
effective way to increase retail or restaurant space.
These activations work with underutuilized or left over
space to house funky and unique projects.
Gateways, bike friendly streets, and alley activations are all part of the of the placemaking strategy for the district.
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Sidewalks
A key part of the wayfinding strategy is adding new
sidewalks where they are missing, and repairing those
that are currently in poor condition. The strategy
recommends a full build out of sidewalks in Walker
Lake.
Parking Signage
Parking signage in the district should be consistent.
Public parking areas should be well signed at gateway
entrances. Parking signs should carry through branding
elements and be clear to new users. See the Parking
section in Section 2: Overlay District.
Parking signage and a full buildout of sidewalks are key to the wayfinding strategy.
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Activating existing parking lots is an easy way to bring commercial activity to the area and solidify Walker Lake as a desirable commercial
area.
Food Truck Park
Temporary Activations
With its underutilized public space and industrial feel,
Historic Walker Lake is a great candidate for temporary
activations. These initiatives activate space before
community-desired businesses move in, bringing
activity and indentity-creating attention to the area. The
concepts on this page show how the parking lot on
Gorham could be utilized.
Farmer's Market
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Temporary activations such as art shows and installations can activate spaces
cheaply and easily, before businesses are able to make improvements.
Some ideas for temporary activations include:
• Farmer's and craft markets
• Food markets, night markets
• Alley art programs
• Temporary alley cafes
• Sip and stroll events
• Temporary retail space through shipping containers or other
materials
• Children's events
• Snow-related competitions
• Micro storefronts
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Park
Library
Restaurant
Hospital
DISTRICT BRANDING
District branding is a key way to increase the profile of the Walker Lake District. The community has already create
a logo for the district, and this design should be used on entrance kiosks, wayfinding signage, and street signs.
Signage locations are shown previously on the Wayfinding Strategy section.
Street Lights
Signage on street lights should be designed
using district branding. It can contain
wayfinding elements to popular landmarks.
Gateways
Gateway signage on key entrances to the district will confirm to users they have arrived at a distinct place, weather
they are visiting the district or passing through.
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Park
High School
Stadium
Candy ShopRestaurant
You are here
Park
Library
Restaurant
Hospital
500 steps
750 steps
2,000 steps
800 steps
Park
High School
Stadium
Candy Shop
Restaurant
You are here
5 mins
10 mins
15 mins
8 mins
Wayfinding Kiosks
Kiosks that tell people where popular attractions are
located are key in areas where the district is not easily
navigated. Listing these distances in time or steps is an
easy way to make them relatable to pedestrians. Kiosks
should be more frequent in areas with higher expected
pedestrian traffic and close enough to be seen from
each other.
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Bike Racks
Bike racks will encourage biking by assuring riders
there will always be a safe space for parking. District
bike racks have been selected. They will have district
branding and be placed according to the public realm
standards in Section 4: Overlay District.
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Banners
Banners on street lights will help identify the district
even when users are away from major branding
elements or in less recognizable parts of the district.
They can also be used to advertise events and can be
designed seasonally.
Kite
Festival
Walker PARK
March 26th 9 am - 12 pm
Kite
Festival
Walker PARK
March 26th 9 am - 12 pm
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5: Overlay District
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USE REVISIONS
Land use in the Walker Lake District is governed by the St. Louis Park zoning
code. In general, the zoning code supports existing uses in the district, but does
not allow some new uses that would support the community's vision, despite the
market potential for these types of businesses. Allowing new uses that will benefit
residents, businesses, and visitors is key to creating a thriving district.
The recommended changes to the allowed uses in the district are based on
community and business owner input during the engagement process. This
feedback includes:
• Create a destination for community members to visit and be able to walk around
and enjoy;
• Develop performance or art-based space to draw community members into the
area with family friendly engagement;
• Easily allow restaurants, cafes, food trucks, or grocery stores, creating more
food options;
• Allow popular uses in existing light industrial buildings, if businesses would like
to move;
• Add missing personal services in a walkable area; and
• Create and arts hub of retail and production.
In order to address the community's desire for mor personal services, creative
uses, and the continuation of light industrial activity, the use standards in the
existing zoning code should be updated via the overlay district. The overlay district
should update the use standards to allow these uses, as developed during the
outreach process:
• Coworking space
• Food hall
• Food truck park
• Theater or museum
• Maker space
• Brewery or distillery
• Retail with onsite production
When creating the overlay district to allow these uses, care should be taken that
parking requirements do not inadvertently create undue pressure on existing
businesses and structures. In addition to additional uses, certain uses no longer fit
the community's vision. These are:
• Car repair
• Motor vehicle sales (excluding bike and scooter)
• In-vehicle sales
• Parking lot (as principal use)
• Composting
• Warehouse storage (as principal use)
• Outdoor storage
• Freight terminal
• Auto body painting
About Overlay Districts
Overlay districts are applied to
one or more base zoning districts,
creating additional standards for
the properties within its boundaries.
Overlay districts can apply
additional, more strict standards, or
they can loosen restrictions. These
districts are often used to protect
areas, such as historic resources,
or to apply technical standards to
areas with specific natural features,
such as wetlands or steep slopes.
For development purposes, overlay
districts can be used to promote
specific development patterns,
provide certainuses, or support
transportation priorities.
Like base zoning districts, uses
contained in overlay zones are
legally justified “as contributing to
the health, safety, and welfare” of
the community. A vairiety of court
decisions have upheld the legality of
this zoning tool.
Overlay districts are efficient zoning
tools that allow development to
meet the community’s vision. They
are often easier for staff to create,
both politically and practically than
a full zoning code update, as they
do not require a full analysis and
update of often complex zoning
ordinances, but are added on to
specific areas. It is important to
calibrate overlay districts to ensure
that inequities and inefficiencies in
the process are not created, both
for staff and for the development
community.
Through community engagement,
an overlay district was identified as
a tool to update use, parking, and
design regulations in the Walker
Lake District.
Source: https://www.planning.org/divisions/
planningandlaw/propertytopics.htm#Overlay
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Coworking Space Food Hall
Food Truck Park Theater or Museum Maker Space
Brewery or Distillery Retail w/ Onsite Production
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FORM STANDARDS
DATE 53
Private Development
A Building Height
Maximum height 3 stories/35' max
Minimum height 2 stories min
B Building Envelope
Building length 130' max
Setbacks
C Front Setback established by existing
buildings on block, closest building to
property line establishes setback. 5'
min.
D Side
E Rear
Entrances
F Pedestrian entrance Facing Primary St.
G Entrance spacing 65' max on Primary St.
Ground Floor
H Transparency 50% min
I Story Height 12' min, 18' max*
*Ground story height over 18' counts as two stories
J Building Elements
Awning, Balcony, Porch, Stoop 8' min, 12' max
(depth)
K Curbs
New curb cuts allowed/lot on Primary St. 0
Requirements:Recommendations:
Form Standards:
Building height, envelope, and
setback form standards ensure
that modern development does
not overwhelm or overshadow
historic buildings, and ensures
a walkable commercial district.
Current zoning in the area
allows height that is taller
than three stories, but existing
buildings are one or two
stories. Allowing three stories
takes into account a light
intensification of uses.
Building length is set to
allow for the existing light
industrial buildings, but
limiting blank wall space on
new construction, supporting
walkability.
Setbacks are dictated by
current setbacks, allowing
for differentiation, reducing
nonconformities, and adhering
to city minimum standards.
Required:
These standards are required
for new buildings in the district.
Recommended:
These standards are
recommended, but not
required for new buildings
in the district.
User's guide
The User's Guide on this spread shows the rationale for
each requirement or guideline. Look for these yellow
boxes throughout this section to provide guidance
on certain standards. These will be reviewed on the
following pages.
Walker Lake has a variety of historic buildings. New
development should respect these buildings in form,
but reflect modern building styles. As a part of an
Overlay District created for the Historic Walker Lake
District, these guidelines should be applied.
The guidelines on the following pages show
requirements and recommendations for new
development in the district
Street Level Standards:
These standards support
a walkable public realm
and ensure flexiblity for
the future of ground floor
spaces.
Entrances and
transparency are designed
to reduce nonconformities
in existing buildings which
supporting walkability with
new construction.
Story height is designed to
allow for flexibility, being
low enough for office use
on the ground floor, which
as the district develops
may give way to retail
uses that usually prefer
more height. Counting a
large ground floor height
as two stories allows for
light industrial buildings to
reach the minimum height
standard.
Building Elements:
Building elements are
further defined in this
section.
Curbs:
Limiting curb cuts
promoted walkability and
pedestrian safety.
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Pedestrian Zone
A Sidewalk width 10' min
B Tree/furniture zone depth 5' min
Pedestrian Zone Elements
Tree planting type Structural soil
C Tree spacing 25-30' o.c.
Pedestrian lights 13'
D Street light spacing 30' o.c.
E Street Furniture
Bench 4/block face
Bike rack 8/block face
Waste and recycling bins 2/block face
F Encroachments
Temporary Seating allowed
Temporary Sign allowed
Public Realm
Street Furnitire
Recommendations:Recommendations:
Pedestrian Zone:
Pedestrian zone standards
are designed to ensure a
high quality public realm
while allowing for flexibility.
These recommendations
allow for flexible tree
planting and landscaping.
Sidewalk widths conform
to city standards. Tree
and lighting spacing
allows for flexibility, yet
adequate coverage as infill
development is built.
Furniture:
Street furniture
standards list target
numbers per block,
allowing flexibility. The
forthcoming business
association may select
standard furniture
designs.
Encroachments:
These standards allow
businesses to use
signage to promote their
businesses. More details
on signs can be found
on the following pages.
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A Building Height
Maximum height 3 stories/35' max
Minimum height 2 stories min
B Building Envelope
Building length 130' max
Setbacks
C Front Setback established by existing
buildings on block, closest building to
property line establishes setback. 5'
min.
D Side
E Rear
Fences over 4' tall are prohibited in front of buildings.
Where fencing is necessary, planters are encouraged.
Entrances
F Pedestrian entrance Facing Primary St.
G Entrance spacing 65' max on Primary St.
Ground Floor
H Transparency 50% min
I Story Height 12' min, 18' max*
*Ground story height over 18' counts as two stories
J Building Elements
Awning, Balcony Allowed
Balcony must be >4' deep
K Curbs
New curb cuts allowed/lot on Primary St.0
Requirements:Recommendations:
Private Development
Required and recommended standards for private development, or the development that happens behind a lot line,
have been developed and are detailed on this spread. These standards are based on feedback received from the
community, a study of existing regulations, and best practices.
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Private Development:
Infilll development should respect existing
historic development in form and follow the
private development form standards.
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Architectural Details
The Walker Lake District is home to historic buildings and newer buildings alike. Architectural details on new
buildings should reflect the existing context in form and material, but use current building design. ideas The
examples on this page show recommended renovated and new building design.
Infill:
This infill building replicated the
form and size of historic buildings,
but uses updated building design.
Infill:
These facades replicated
historic entrance spacing
and transparency but use
updated building design.
Architectural Details
Updated and traditional materials should be used.
Older building elements can be replicated in form,
but not in detail. This means building form, such
has height and setbacks, should be similar, but
details, such as materials or windows shapes, can
be different. The scale of the buildings should be
similar, but the architectural style is open.
Recommendations:
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Details:
The infill building uses non-structural historic details poorly. New
buildings should not replicate historic buildings with non-structural
details.
Renovation:
The historic renovations
on these pages show how
light materials highlight
the historic features of
the older buildings while
introducing updated
materials and uses.
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Signage
Projecting signs Allowed
Building signs Allowed
Building signs (painted)Sometimes Allowed
Monument signs Not allowed
Temporary signs Allowed
Signs
New signs should respect existing buildings and signs
in scale and materials. The recommendations on this
page show appropriate signs for the district.
Most existing signs in the district are allowed, such as
those attached to a building. Monument signs are not
allowed, as they support a car-oriented environment
and are not supportive to pedestrians. They tend to be
used separately from active buildings, such as near a
parking lot or other remote amenity.
Projecting Signs:
These signs are hung
perpendicular to a building and are
viewable from the sidewalk.
Temporary Signs:
These are stored inside and
announced business activities
such as sales and specials.
Recommendations:
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Painted Building Signs:
This variation is painted
directly on the building.
These are often historic
and should be preserved
or replicated. New painted
signs cannot be painted on
brick.
Building signs:
These signs are attached
directly to the building.
Monument Signs:
These are not allowed. They
are typically used in auto-
oriented environments.
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Building Elements
Building elements are additions to the facade that
increase pedestrian comfort or business desirability.
As recommended by the design guidelines, a variety of
building elements are allowed in the district. Building
elements are allowed to cover the entire width of a
building facade.
J Building Elements
Awning, Balcony Allowed
Balcony must be >4' deep
Recommendations:
Facade Grant Program
St. Louis Park is proposing a façade improvement grant program aimed to help revitalize the Historic Walker
Lake businesses district. This incentive program would encourage and assist businesses and property owners
to make lasting physical improvements to their buildings, attract customers and enhance the overall aesthetics
of the district, while establishing a cohesive design and identity for the area.
The city proposes to provide a matching grant, up to a maximum $10,000 and a minimum of $2,000 per project,
to assist with eligible façade improvements on properties located within the Historic Walker Lake business
district (see attached map). This program would require that grant funds be matched 1:1 with private dollars.
Façade improvements would be required to be visible from a public street, adhere to the design guidelines
developed as part of the recent Historic Walker Lake Small Area Plan, and comply with a list of eligible exterior
improvements. The program would be available to commercial and industrial buildings, given the diverse mix of
businesses in area. Property owners, tenants and for-profit and not-for-profit businesses would be eligible, as
long as funds are used for a commercial building.
Planning Commission Pg. 88
May 2019 79
Awnings:
These elements provide shelter from
the elements and visual interest.
Balconies:
These elements provide outdoor
space and second story activation.
Balconies should have a minimum
depth of four feet.
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Pedestrian Zone
A Sidewalk width 10' min
B Tree/furniture zone depth 5' min
Pedestrian Zone Elements
Tree planting type Structural soil
C Tree spacing 4-6/block face
D Pedestrian lights 4-6/block face
Fences over 4' tall are prohibited in front of buildings.
Where fencing is necessary, planters are encouraged.
Creative planting strategies are encouraged.
Businesses are encouraged to customize the planting
area near their location.
E Street Furniture
Bench 4/block face
Bike rack 8/block face
Waste and recycling bins 2/block face
F Encroachments
Temporary Seating allowed
Temporary Sign allowed
Recommendations:Recommendations:
Public Realm
Public realm recommendations on these pages contain standards to create a high-quality public realm, yet still be
flexible enough to conform to existing city standards and future business needs. Property owners are encouraged
to activate the streets by customizing planting areas. Fences in front of buildings are prohibited.
Planning Commission Pg. 90
May 2019 81
Public realm standards are designed to create a walkable, active streetscape but to also allow for flexibility and adherence to city standards.
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PARKING
Parking infrastructure in Historic Walker Lake is
provided through a combination of public and private
off- and on-street parking. Since different businesses
use parking at different times of day, shared parking
should be encouraged to reduce the space needed for
parking. This approach being applied in the Historic
Walker Lake area also helps the city be responsive
to its commitment on Climate Action; lessening the
environmental impact of congestion in this area by
implementing parking minimums and maximums,
which in turn helps encourage alternative mode choice
to patrons of the area (bicycling or walking, rather than
driving alone).
The recommendations contained herein are provided
for consideration to help develop an overlay zone for
the Historic Walker Lake area. These recommendations
are based on review of existing uses and parking
supply/demand in the area; how parking is currently
utilized in the area influences how it may be used in the
future. Although as land uses change and properties
are potentially redeveloped (either with completely
new redevelopments, changes in use but reuse of
existing buildings, or continuing current uses in existing
buildings) how the City approaches requiring parking in
the area is critical. Recommendations include:
• The area needs a multipronged approach to parking
requirements.
»Do not encumber existing uses in Historic Walker
Lake with retroactive parking requirements. [no
minimum parking requirement beyond what is
already provided / updated new parking maximum]
»Manage parking expectations for new uses in the
area within existing building structures/footprints.
[no minimum parking requirement beyond what is
already provided / updated new parking maximum]
»Require parking for completely new developments,
including additions/expansions to existing building
structures. [new minimum parking requirement
(beyond what is provided in the area) / updated
new parking maximum]
• Parking district philosophy that considers organized
clusters of parking to satisfy excess parking demand
of nearby businesses.
• ADA accessible parking is important to the health and
vitality of the businesses within the Historic Walker
Lake area.
• Bicycle parking requirements are important
components of comprehensive parking management.
• Management of the curbside space is an important
consideration as travel modes continue to shift in the
future.
• Find opportunities to incentivize alternative choices to
parking single occupancy vehicles in the area.
• Investigate potential for development of “fees in-lieu”
of providing required on-site parking
Parking in the district is confusing and hard to understand.
Planning Commission Pg. 92
May 2019 83
New Minimum and Maximum Parking Requirements
New parking minimums and maximums can support the need for less parking.
As demonstrated by the existing conditions parking
supply and utilization data presented earlier, there is
a fairly significant amount of available parking supply
given how the current land uses demand parking (use
it) in the Historic Walker Lake area. However, there is a
concern that redevelopment in the Historic Walker Lake
area may apply pressure on the existing parking supply
due to increased demand. The City has current parking
requirements which are considered the minimum
parking that is required, except where noted in the
zoning code.
An alternative approach the City should consider
implementing with an overlay zone for Historic Walker
Lake is a set of minimum and maximum parking
requirements. This will allow the current parking supply
to be more resilient to land use change/redevelopment
in the area, while setting realistic parking requirement
expectations for developments when they occur. The
following table outlines the recommended minimum
and maximum parking requirements for potential
development in the Historic Walker Lake area. The
values were developed based on research of like-type
ordinances and zoning codes.
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Current Land Use Category Current Number of Parking Spaces Required In Code Proposed Required Off-Street Minimum Proposed Required Off-Street Maximum
Residential
Cluster housing 2 spaces/dwelling unit. 10% of the required parking as guest parking.1 space/dwelling unit 2 spaces/dwelling unit
Multi-family
1 space/bedroom. 10% of the required parking as guest parking. Multi-family
residential developments shall not be eligible for a transit or Planned Unit Development
reduction in required parking.
1 space/dwelling unit 2 spaces/dwelling unit
Elderly Housing 1 space/dwelling unit, except where verifiable information indicates a reduced long-
term parking demand.1 space/dwelling unit 2 spaces/dwelling unit
Human Care Uses
Adult day care 2 spaces/each five program participants licensed by state.1 space/employee on largest shift OR 1 space/500 sq. ft. of GFA, which
ever is largest
1 space/employee on largest shift OR 1 space/200 sq. ft. of GFA, which
ever is largest
Group day care, nursery school 1 space/each 2 employees, +1space /each 10 program participants based on total
participant capacity of the facility.
1 space/employee on largest shift OR 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of GFA,
which ever is largest
1 space/employee on largest shift OR 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of GFA,
which ever is largest
Group homes 2 spaces/five beds.1 space/4 beds 1 space per 2 beds
Hospitals 1 space/350 sq ft. floor area.1 space/4 beds OR 1 space/350 sq ft. of GFA 1 space/2 beds OR 1 space/700 sq ft. of GFA
Medical or dental office <2,500 sq. ft. floor area, 1 space/each 250 sq. ft. floor area.
>2,500 sq. ft. floor area, 1 space/each 200 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/500 sq. ft. FA in excess of 4,000 sq. ft. (min. 4 spaces)1 space/200 sq. ft. FA
Nursing home 5, +1 space/five beds.1 space/employee on largest shift +1 space/6 beds 1 space/employee on largest shift plus 1 space/ 3 beds
Institutional Uses
Community center Parking requirement shall be based upon uses within the building.Parking requirement based on uses within the building.Parking requirement based on uses within the building.
Libraries, museums, art 1 space/300 sq. ft. floor area in principal structure.1 space/450 sq. ft. floor area in principal structure.1 space/ each 300 sq. ft. floor area in principal structure.
High school and post- secondary schools 1 space/4 students based on building capacity, +1 space/two classrooms.
1 space/classroom + 1 space per 5 students of legal driving age based
on the maximum number of students attending classes at any one
time
2 spaces/ classroom + 1 space per 3 students of legal driving age
based on the maximum number of students attending classes at any
one (1) time
Commercial Uses
Bank 1 space/each 250 sq. ft. floor area 1 space/250 sq. ft. floor area 1 space/200 sq. ft. floor area
Catering 1 space/500 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/500 sq. ft. floor area.1space/500 sq. ft. floor area.
Coffee shop 1 space/each 200 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/200 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/100 sq. ft. floor area.
Food service or bakeries 1 space/ 25 sq. ft. customer floor area.1 space/300 sq. ft. floor area.1 space /150 sq. ft. floor area.
Hotel 1.5 spaces/dwelling unit, guestroom, or hotel room.1 space/3 guest rooms + parking equal to 10% of the capacity of
persons for an affiliated use on site (i.e., dining or meeting rooms)
1 space/guest room + parking equal to 30% of the capacity of persons
for an affiliated use on site (i.e., dining or meeting rooms)
Motor vehicle service 4 spaces/service bay.1 space/500 sq. ft. of GFA excluding service bays + 2 spaces per repair
bay 1 space/200 sq. ft. of GFA+ 2 spaces per repair bay
Offices or medical and dental labs
< 50,000 sq. ft. floor area: 1 space/250 sq. ft. floor area. 50,000 sq. ft.-200,000 sq. ft.
floor area: 1 space/275 sq. ft. floor area.
200,000 sq. ft. floor area -400,000 sq. ft. floor area: 1 space/300 sq. ft. floor area.
>400,000 sq. ft. floor area: 1 space/325 sq. ft. floor area.
1 space/500 sq. ft. FA in excess of 4,000 sq. ft.1 space/250 sq. ft. FA
Bowling alley 1 space/bowling lane.1 space/250 sq. ft. FA 1 space/100 sq. ft. FA
Pool hall or video arcade 1 space/25 sq. ft. customer area.1 space/250 sq. ft. FA 1 space/100 sq. ft. FA
Sport/health club, studio, pool 1 space/200 sq. ft. non-court area. 2 spaces/ tennis/racquetball court.
1 space/50 sq. ft. deck area for a swimming pool.1 space/500 sq. ft. FA in excess of 4,000 sq. ft. (minimum of 4 spaces)1 space/ 200 sq. ft. FA
Theatre, auditorium, assembly halls 1 space/4 seats. A single seat on a bench is equal to 28”.1 space/4 attendees 1.5 spaces/4 attendees
Restaurants - fast casual 1 space/60 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/300 sq. ft. FA 1 space/75 sq. ft. of FA
Restaurants - standard sit down 1 space/60 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/300 sq. ft. FA 1 space/75 sq. ft. of FA
Brewery/Food Hall n/a 1 space/150 sq. ft. FA 1 space/75 sq. ft. FA
Retail store, grocery, and service establishment where
> 25% gross floor area is customer area Minimum: 1 space/250 sq. ft. floor area. Maximum: 1 space/150 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/400 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/400 sq. ft. FA
Retail where < 25% gross floor area is customer area 1 space/100 sq. ft. of customer service area.1 space/250 sq. ft. floor area. 1 space/150 sq. ft. FA
Studios 1 space/400 sq. ft. floor area.1 space per 400 sq. ft. FA 1 sapce per 200 sq. ft. FA
Industrial Uses
Manufacturing, fabrication, or processing F5 space + 1/500 sq. ft. floor area.
1 space/ employee on largest shift or 1 space/1,200 sq. ft. FA
whichever is greater +1 space/vehicle normally stored or parked on the
site
1 space/500 sq. ft. FA +1 space/ vehicle normally stored or parked on
the site
Showrooms 1 space/500 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/500 sq. ft.1 space/200 sq. ft.
Warehouse 1 space/1,500 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/2 employees on largest shift or 1 space/ 1,500 sq. ft. FA
whichever is greater 1 space/500 sq. ft. FA
Planning Commission Pg. 94
May 2019 85
Current Land Use CategoryCurrent Number of Parking Spaces Required In Code Proposed Required Off-Street Minimum Proposed Required Off-Street Maximum
Residential
Cluster housing2 spaces/dwelling unit. 10% of the required parking as guest parking.1 space/dwelling unit 2 spaces/dwelling unit
Multi-family
1 space/bedroom. 10% of the required parking as guest parking. Multi-family
residential developments shall not be eligible for a transit or Planned Unit Development
reduction in required parking.
1 space/dwelling unit 2 spaces/dwelling unit
Elderly Housing1 space/dwelling unit, except where verifiable information indicates a reduced long-
term parking demand.1 space/dwelling unit 2 spaces/dwelling unit
Human Care Uses
Adult day care2 spaces/each five program participants licensed by state.1 space/employee on largest shift OR 1 space/500 sq. ft. of GFA, which
ever is largest
1 space/employee on largest shift OR 1 space/200 sq. ft. of GFA, which
ever is largest
Group day care, nursery school1 space/each 2 employees, +1space /each 10 program participants based on total
participant capacity of the facility.
1 space/employee on largest shift OR 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of GFA,
which ever is largest
1 space/employee on largest shift OR 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of GFA,
which ever is largest
Group homes2 spaces/five beds.1 space/4 beds 1 space per 2 beds
Hospitals1 space/350 sq ft. floor area.1 space/4 beds OR 1 space/350 sq ft. of GFA 1 space/2 beds OR 1 space/700 sq ft. of GFA
Medical or dental office<2,500 sq. ft. floor area, 1 space/each 250 sq. ft. floor area.
>2,500 sq. ft. floor area, 1 space/each 200 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/500 sq. ft. FA in excess of 4,000 sq. ft. (min. 4 spaces)1 space/200 sq. ft. FA
Nursing home5, +1 space/five beds.1 space/employee on largest shift +1 space/6 beds 1 space/employee on largest shift plus 1 space/ 3 beds
Institutional Uses
Community centerParking requirement shall be based upon uses within the building.Parking requirement based on uses within the building.Parking requirement based on uses within the building.
Libraries, museums, art1 space/300 sq. ft. floor area in principal structure.1 space/450 sq. ft. floor area in principal structure.1 space/ each 300 sq. ft. floor area in principal structure.
High school and post- secondary schools1 space/4 students based on building capacity, +1 space/two classrooms.
1 space/classroom + 1 space per 5 students of legal driving age based
on the maximum number of students attending classes at any one
time
2 spaces/ classroom + 1 space per 3 students of legal driving age
based on the maximum number of students attending classes at any
one (1) time
Commercial Uses
Bank1 space/each 250 sq. ft. floor area 1 space/250 sq. ft. floor area 1 space/200 sq. ft. floor area
Catering1 space/500 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/500 sq. ft. floor area.1space/500 sq. ft. floor area.
Coffee shop1 space/each 200 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/200 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/100 sq. ft. floor area.
Food service or bakeries1 space/ 25 sq. ft. customer floor area.1 space/300 sq. ft. floor area.1 space /150 sq. ft. floor area.
Hotel1.5 spaces/dwelling unit, guestroom, or hotel room.1 space/3 guest rooms + parking equal to 10% of the capacity of
persons for an affiliated use on site (i.e., dining or meeting rooms)
1 space/guest room + parking equal to 30% of the capacity of persons
for an affiliated use on site (i.e., dining or meeting rooms)
Motor vehicle service4 spaces/service bay.1 space/500 sq. ft. of GFA excluding service bays + 2 spaces per repair
bay 1 space/200 sq. ft. of GFA+ 2 spaces per repair bay
Offices or medical and dental labs
< 50,000 sq. ft. floor area: 1 space/250 sq. ft. floor area. 50,000 sq. ft.-200,000 sq. ft.
floor area: 1 space/275 sq. ft. floor area.
200,000 sq. ft. floor area -400,000 sq. ft. floor area: 1 space/300 sq. ft. floor area.
>400,000 sq. ft. floor area: 1 space/325 sq. ft. floor area.
1 space/500 sq. ft. FA in excess of 4,000 sq. ft.1 space/250 sq. ft. FA
Bowling alley1 space/bowling lane.1 space/250 sq. ft. FA 1 space/100 sq. ft. FA
Pool hall or video arcade1 space/25 sq. ft. customer area.1 space/250 sq. ft. FA 1 space/100 sq. ft. FA
Sport/health club, studio, pool1 space/200 sq. ft. non-court area. 2 spaces/ tennis/racquetball court.
1 space/50 sq. ft. deck area for a swimming pool.1 space/500 sq. ft. FA in excess of 4,000 sq. ft. (minimum of 4 spaces)1 space/ 200 sq. ft. FA
Theatre, auditorium, assembly halls1 space/4 seats. A single seat on a bench is equal to 28”.1 space/4 attendees 1.5 spaces/4 attendees
Restaurants - fast casual1 space/60 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/300 sq. ft. FA 1 space/75 sq. ft. of FA
Restaurants - standard sit down1 space/60 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/300 sq. ft. FA 1 space/75 sq. ft. of FA
Brewery/Food Halln/a 1 space/150 sq. ft. FA 1 space/75 sq. ft. FA
Retail store, grocery, and service establishment where
> 25% gross floor area is customer areaMinimum: 1 space/250 sq. ft. floor area. Maximum: 1 space/150 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/400 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/400 sq. ft. FA
Retail where < 25% gross floor area is customer area1 space/100 sq. ft. of customer service area.1 space/250 sq. ft. floor area. 1 space/150 sq. ft. FA
Studios1 space/400 sq. ft. floor area.1 space per 400 sq. ft. FA 1 sapce per 200 sq. ft. FA
Industrial Uses
Manufacturing, fabrication, or processingF5 space + 1/500 sq. ft. floor area.
1 space/ employee on largest shift or 1 space/1,200 sq. ft. FA
whichever is greater +1 space/vehicle normally stored or parked on the
site
1 space/500 sq. ft. FA +1 space/ vehicle normally stored or parked on
the site
Showrooms1 space/500 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/500 sq. ft.1 space/200 sq. ft.
Warehouse1 space/1,500 sq. ft. floor area.1 space/2 employees on largest shift or 1 space/ 1,500 sq. ft. FA
whichever is greater 1 space/500 sq. ft. FA
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The intent is for these recommended minimum and
maximum parking requirements to be applied to all new
developments in the Historic Walker Lake area. A new
development is considered one that fully rebuilds an old
building, builds one from the ground up on open land, or
expands an existing structure with new square footage.
For buildings with expansions/additions, the new
minimum and maximum parking requirement would
apply to the completely new square footage only. This
falls under the category of a reasonable expectation for
new developments to provide parking.
For all other types of existing building renovations,
even with new uses, the minimum parking requirement
would not be applied. These renovations would
have a zero-minimum parking requirement, with
the understanding that the existing parking supply
is adequate to accommodate existing uses (or
renovations within existing building footprints).
However, in situations where a renovation would like
to expand their parking, the recommended maximum
parking requirement would apply.
Under no circumstance can existing parking be
removed if minimum parking requirement cannot
be met. If parking requirements can be met with
consideration of building expansion at the expense of
removing parking, this is acceptable.
Designated Parking Districts
Organized parking districts have shown to be effective
in other consolidated development areas to manage
parking demand. The intent of parking districts is to
identify for businesses and patron’s areas of parking
that can be relied upon to serve their parking demands
within a reasonable distance of their business.
Approximate service areas of 1/8-mile were considered
to organize parcels and their respective potential
off-street parking fields (for initial consideration,
understanding that on-street parking is also available
within these potential districts). The resultant districts
outlined in the figure below include the Gorham parking
lot (District 1), the Lake Street/Walker Street parking
lot (District 2), and the Bohn Welding/Lake Street Alley/
Georgia Avenue parking lot (District 3).
Planning Commission Pg. 96
May 2019 87
Project Boundary
Parking District 1
Parking District 2
Parking District 3
Walker Lake Parking Districts
.1 Miles NDistrict 1 Lot
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1/8 mile buffer
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COM - Commercial
IND - Industrial
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CIV - Civic
PRK - Park and Open Space
ROW - Right of Way
RRR - Railroad Zoning
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R-3 Two-Family Residence
R-4 Multiple-Family Residence
R-C High-Density Multiple-Family Residence
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Key Parking Considerations for Historic Walker Lake Zone
ADA Accessibility
It is important for the City to ensure the Historic
Walker Lake area businesses consider all users/
patrons, including those with ambulatory (i.e., walking)
challenges. The City already has Americans with
Disability Act (ADA) accessible parking requirements; it
is extremely important this is maintained into the future
and emphasized with all new developments. Where the
City has existing parking lots, ADA accessible parking
quantities should be reviewed.
Bicycle Parking
A cornerstone of City policy is overall mobility for all
users throughout the community. This is especially
evident with its emphasis on bicycle infrastructure.
To that end as well, bicycle parking within the Historic
Walker Lake area is an important component to
accommodate those users/patrons. Bicycle parking
is already required within the City code, intended to
provide adequate and safe facilities for the storage
of bicycles, to encourage the use of bicycles as an
alternative to motor vehicles, and to provide bicycle
access to employment, commercial and other
destinations.
The overlay zone for Historic Walker Lake should carry
forward the City’s current bicycle general requirements,
location criteria, and number of required spaces.
Curbside Management
The City will need to consider how the curbside space
is managed on streets within commercial zones
throughout the city. This is especially important in
commercial areas with a high likelihood of alternative
modes of transportation for arrivals such as
Transportation Network Companies (TNCs - Uber/
Lyft). Allocating space for this mobility service has the
potential to impact the on-street parking supply. In
addition there are other uses competing for curbside
space:
• On-street parking
• Designated ADA accessible parking
• Loading zones
• Passenger loading zones (Taxi/TNC staging areas)
• Bicycle parking (i.e. Bike corrals, etc.)
• Dedicated car share spaces (if implemented as part
of a travel demand strategy)
• Electric vehicle parking/charging station
A policy should be considered in the future to address
this within the overlay zone.
Parking Optional Incentives
There are a number of strategies that can be
considered to encourage users of the parking facilities
to reduce their reliance on driving the single occupancy
vehicle that include:
• Transit Service: Regular transit service within one-
quarter mile of the development area, can have a
positive impact on parking requirements for the area.
Users of the mobility system have an alternative to
driving alone. The Historic Walker Lake area is well
served by transit service.
• Bicycle Parking On-site: The provision of bicycle
parking on-site is important to accommodating
users/patrons that may choose this alternative mode
to driving alone. While there are bicycle parking
requirements built into the code already, encouraging
expanded bicycle parking will help to nudge users/
patrons in this direction.
• Valet Service: Provision of valet service for certain
commercial uses (restaurants, theatres, etc.) help to
manage the parking demand during peak times. While
this does not directly impact parking demand it helps
manage the parking supply in an organized fashion.
• Travel Demand Management: Developing structured
travel demand management strategies that outline
measures to minimize the vehicular mobility
impacts of the developments on parking demands
is beneficial. Travel demand management has
traditionally been used as a way to mitigate existing
congestion, if applied systematically in the land
development process it can serve as a means to
enhance mobility and reduce parking demand.
Opportunities for “Fees In-Lieu”
The City currently applies fees in-lieu to other aspects
of the zoning code (i.e., providing trees as part of
developments). This similar concept can be applied
for parking requirements that either cannot be met or
where it is desirable to pay a fee in-lieu of providing
the parking for various reasons. Based on the existing
parking supply and demand assessment contained
herein there is a fairly significant amount of parking
available to accommodate the Historic Walker Lake
area today and into the future.
Planning Commission Pg. 98
May 2019 89
As an example, a surface parking space can cost
approximately $3,000-$5,000 to construct; in-lieu of
providing one space the City should consider collecting
a proportional fee (i.e., 10-25% of construction cost per
space). The money collected as part of this program
would be reserved for management of the publicly
available Historic Walker Lake district parking (on-street
curbside or off-street parking lots). This concept does
not imply that a redevelopment can expand a building
at the expense of removing private or public parking,
with the intent to pay a fee-in-lieu of providing the
parking.
Next Steps
To ensure the parking supply is sustainable in the
Historic Walker Lake area the city should consider
conducting a parking study update after a proportion
of the area redevelops and the minimum/maximum
parking requirements have been in effect for some
period (to be determined based on qualitative
assessment by city staff). Conducting the parking study
update before the area parking supply is exhausted will
allow the city to take stock of the parking situation and
determine a course of action to pivot if necessary to
respond to area parking demand. Options to consider
as potential course of action if parking supply is
determined to not be sufficient following parking study
update includes, but not limited to:
• Identify opportunities for parking expansion in public
lots
• Parking time limit restrictions in public lots/on-street
• Charge for parking in public lots/on-street
• Increase alternative mode choice options in the area
(bike share stations, shared mobility staging areas,
etc.)
• Increase travel demand management stategies
As an example, a surface parking space can cost
approximately $3,000-$5,000 to construct; in-lieu of
providing one space the city should consider collecting
a proportional fee (i.e., 10-25% of construction cost per
space). The money collected as part of this program
would be reserved for management of the publicly
available Walker Lake district parking (on-street
curbside or off-street parking lots).
Accessibility, bicycle parking, and curb side management
should all be considered when creating the overlay district..
Planning Commission Pg. 99
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Planning Commission Pg. 100
May 2019 91
6: Business Association and Affordability
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BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
Marketing
Marketing and promotions can be some of the lowest
hanging fruit for a new merchants association.
It is recommended that, upon establishment, the
association work to develop group marketing materials.
This would include, at a minimum, a map of the district
with members identified, which could be provided at all
member locations, but could also include other types
of marketing campaigns, including media buys or other
types of local advertising.
In addition to marketing, promotions could be
developed to further the goals of shoppers visiting
multiple locations in the district, rather than driving to
a single destination and then leaving the district. This
could include numerous types of district discounts
including a website and social media accounts. The
association should also develop a website and strong
social media presence, and may also benefit from
developing some form of internal message board,
whether a “members only” forum on the website or
using a tool like Slack.
Programming
The district is already host to several successful events,
including the Holiday Train in December as well as St
Louis Park High School sports events at Oriole Stadium.
The merchants association could expand on this
success with seasonal events, street closures, festivals,
or even a monthly event (third-thursdays, or fourth-
fridays) during which local businesses would expand
promotions, additional vendors could be brought in,
or music or other performances could take place.
These types of programming would have a successful
impact on increasing the visibility of the district and
encouraging more visitation regionally.
Project Coordination
While providing many long term benefits to local
businesses, major construction projects can be
challenging as well. Merchants associations can act
together to minimize the disruptions of major projects
and disseminate information to affected properties.
Additionally, the merchants association can be an
organizer or convener for other types of programs
that benefit the district, for example, travel demand
It is recommended that the businesses, non-profits,
and landowners of the Walker Lake District form
a merchants association to help steer and create
activites within the district. The Historic Walker Lake
district offers a range of retail, restaurants, light
industrial, non-profits and services that reflect a unique
culture and provide goods, services, and amenities
to the community. These elements are essential to a
socially and economically healthy St Louis Park.
Merchants associations can help steer and create ideal
conditions for a successful commercial district, and
to promote and support businesses of all sizes and
types. A merchants association is a group of business
owners that exists to anchor and stabilize neighboring
businesses around beautification efforts, marketing
and promotions, events, placemaking, and economic
development activities within a commercial district.
Collectively, merchants associations act as a unified
voice and assist in leading and influencing positive
changes.
Members of merchants associations are typically
business owners, property owners and supporters of
the district. Ultimately membership is determined by
the leaders of the association and documented in the
bylaws of the organization, which would need to be
legally established by the members themselves. The
organization would exist to empower business owners,
organize to identify goals, and anchor leadership in the
district to advocate for the future they envision.
Initial outreach was conducted to educate business
and property owners within the area, culminating in
district meetings in which the group worked together
to share information on the characteristics, challenges,
and vision of businesses in the district. Five main
subject areas were identified by those that attended
the meetings as potential focus areas for a future
merchants association
•Marketing
•Programming
•Project Coordination
•Maintenance / Public Safety
•Public Space, Placemaking and Public Art
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Coordinating marketing and branding materials is one function
of a business association.
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Coordinating maintenance projects and events is another
potential function of a business association.
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management techniques with employees,
or coordinated valet or rideshare pickup for
restaurants. Some of these options are described
in more detail on the following pages.
Maintenance and Public Safety
Merchants associations can also take a role in
maintenance of landscaping, public spaces, snow
removal, mowing, graffiti abatement and other
types of public safety activities. Coordinated
maintenance can be less expensive than it would
be to individual businesses, and can allow districts
to have more elaborate landscaping than the
city would be able to maintain. In Minnesota,
these types of services are rendered through
Special Service Districts, which could be created
through the City of St Louis Park, and would
assess businesses in the district for these types
of activities above the membership dues of the
merchants association. The merchants association
could also play a major role in the development of
specific landscape palates, the selection of street
furniture or other “branded” activities in the public
realm in cooperation with the city.
Public Space, Placemaking and Public Art
Finally, the merchants association can play a
major role in the development, maintenance and
management of public spaces within the district,
including the proposed shared street spaces
or activated alleys. As mentioned above, the
association can play a role in the development of
public realm guidelines, including specific plantings
and street furniture.
In coordination with organizations including St
Louis Park Friends of the Arts or Forecast Public
Art, the association can have a major hand in
the development of public art within the district,
including murals, statuary or other artistic options.
Travel Demand Management
In coordination with the parking strategies pursued
by the city, travel demand management (TDM)
strategies may also be implemented, in many cases
by a merchants association, to reduce the demand for
parking in the area. TDM strategies are measures used
to encourage residents, visitors, and employees of local
businesses to use alternative modes of transportation
and to encourage the use of facilities during off-peak
time periods. Examples of TDM strategies that may be
implemented in the Walker Lake area include:
• Provide electronic welcome packets to employees
detailing ways to reduce vehicle travel. These could
include information regarding local transit routes and
schedules, car share programs and ride-matching
services, and maps of nearby pedestrian walkways
and bicycle infrastructure. Individual businesses or
the association could also offer employee benefits to
those who choose not to travel by single-occupancy
vehicle
• Promote biking as mode of transportation by
providing bicycle amenities including short-term
bicycle parking for visitors and long-term covered
bicycle parking for employees and residents. Pursue
bicycle friendly business designations for area
businesses.
• Work with the city to ensure safe, secure sidewalks
throughout the areas to encourage walking. It will be
especially critical to maintain adequate pedestrian
infrastructure between the public parking facilities
and adjacent businesses and residences.
• Provide adequate wayfinding signage to advertise
non-obvious parking locations and provide directions
to nearby attractions, businesses, and transit
locations. The installation of information kiosks
throughout the area may also be used as a way to
provide information and guide visitors to nearby
attractions.
• Develop and Maintain a policy to encourage off-peak
truck and service deliveries.
• Provide dedicated off-street loading zones for high-
frequency delivery services such as FedEx and USPS.
• Create designated rideshare drop off and pick up
zones, as well as driver waiting zones.
• Develop shared parking relationships between
businesses.
• Offer reduced public transportation passes.
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AFFORDABILITY
Through the engagement process, the community
indicated that commercial affordability was a concern
and the community would like to maintain commercial
affordability for the current and future businesses in
Walker Lake. Existing conditions indicate that in some
cases, redevelopment potential is high.
User Considerations
Maintaining affordability for commercial properties
is more complex than maintaining affordability for
residential properties. Considerations include:
• Type of User: Commercial users require a variety
of different space types and sizes with a variety
of utilities needed. For example, restaurant uses
require kitchen space that comes with additional
cost and permitting requirements than regular retial.
Light industrial uses may require certain building
specifications or utilities on site. Community health
clinics may be subject to specific zoning standards.
• Location: Certain users prefer to be on commercial
corridors, such as grocery or retail, whereas maker
space or other light industrial uses can me in more
diverse locations. These changes in location have
implications for maintaining affordability.
• Tenure status: A businesses' tenure in its location
effects the ability to retain affordability. Users that
own the building might need support with making
improvements, whereas those who rent spaces might
be at risk of displacement. New businesses looking
for affordable space to begin operations can further
strain available spaces.
Maintaining Affordability
When developing a strategy to maintain affordability
in commercial areas, the community must decide
which types of businesses it would like to support, so
efforts can be targeted to those types based on user
considerations.
After this determination has been made, a variety of
tools are available to support these businesses. They
include:
• Purchase or acquire and issue an RFP: Purchase
properties and issue an RFP for a developer based
on a certain type of desired commercial or mixed-
use development profile that will include affordable
commercial space. A deed restriction may be
included to ensure ongoing community benefit and
commercial affordability.
• Commercial land trust: Purchase properties, and
either retain ownership of land and buildings as a
landlord, or retain ownership of land and sell the
improvements to businesses with affordability
conditions on resale.
• Master lease: Master lease property for a long period
of time and then rent it at a subsidized rate to desired
businesses.
• Facade improvement grants: Offer businesses that
own their buildings grants to improve facades in order
to better attract customers. These can also be small
loans.
• Tenant improvement grants: Offer startup businesses
grants for buildout of spaces they rent to meet their
needs.
• Incubators: Support incubation spaces focused on
particular desired sectors.
• Coworking spaces: Support coworking spaces that
rent desks at affordable rates to small and startup
businesses
Finally, the community should evaluate implementation
possibilities to determine which of the tools is feasible
based on desire outcomes, and to gather partners to
implement the selected strategies.
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Preserving commercial affordability
requires targeted efforts by the
community.
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7: Conclusion
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The Historic Walker Lake planning process gathering
community members and business owners to address
barriers to the implementation of a variety of planning
efforts.
Next Steps
The process has led to the formation of a business
association to improve the districts, and a variety of
other next steps. These are summarized below.
•Work towards the development of the overlay district,
to include:
»Use revisions
»Form standards
»Public realm standards
»Parking districts
•Begin to implement wayfinding and branding
strategies, including:
»Facade improvements
»Temporary activations
»Signage and wayfinding
•Continue to develop the business association and its
goals and processes, including:
»Regular meetings and selecting leaders
»Commercial affordability
»Selection of street furniture and district branding
»Development of marketing materials
»Initiation of wayfinding and activation activities
Monitoring Progress
Progress on the implementation of this plan should be
monitored regularly and posted on the project website.
Milestones should be celebrated by community
stakeholders.
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Planning Commission Study Session
Meeting Date: May 15, 2019
Study Session item 2
2.Discussion: Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) By-Laws
Summary: On May 6, 2019, the city council approved an ordinance assigning the individuals
serving on the planning commission to the BOZA. The ordinance will become effective on May
31, 2019.
The intent is that the BOZA would meet just before the planning commission’s regular meeting.
This schedule change will require the BOZA by-laws to be amended to change the regular
meeting date from the fourth Thursday of each month to the first and third Wednesday of each
month to coincide with the planning commission regular meetings.
To facilitate this new schedule, the city council called for special meetings of the BOZA for the
first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m., beginning June 5, 2019, until the by-laws
can be amended and approved by the city council. This makes it possible for the BOZA to meet
on June 5, 2019 to begin the process of amending the BOZA by-laws.
Next step: The BOZA will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 to act on a variance
application and discuss amendments to the by-laws. If the BOZA approves an amendment, then
the amended by-laws will be forwarded to the city council for consideration and approval. Once
approved by the council, then the BOZA will continue to meet as needed, and as stated in the
amended by-laws.
On June 5, 2019, the planning commission will meet immediately following adjournment of the
BOZA.
Amended BOZA by-laws: A copy of the proposed amended by-laws is attached. Staff proposes
that the BOZA continue to meet at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
The planning commission will meet at 6 p.m. when a BOZA meeting is not held, or upon
completion of the BOZA meeting when a BOZA meeting is held.
Attachments: Proposed BOZA by-laws (changes redlined)
Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Zoning Administrator
Reviewed by: Sean Walther, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
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BYLAWS OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Article I — The Board
1.1 Name of Board. The name shall be, THE BOARD OF ZONING
APPEALS, ("Board" or "BOZA").
1.2 Powers. The powers of the Board shall be vested in the Board members
(“Members” or “Commissioners”).
Article II — Officers
2.1 Officers. The officers of the Board shall be Chair and Vice Chair.
2.2 Chair. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Board. The Chair
shall have the same voting rights as any other Member and may take an
active role in the debate of all matters, except where such matters involve
the Chair.
2.3 Vice Chair. The Vice Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair in the
absence, incapacity, or resignation of the Chair, who shall serve until the
Board elects a new Chair. In the event that the Board elects the Vice Chair
to serve as Chair, the Board shall then elect a Member to fill the Vice Chair
vacancy.
2.4 Absence. In the absence of the Chair, and Vice Chair, meetings shall be
conducted by the most senior Member present in terms of service.
2.5 Staff Liaison. A Staff Liaison (“Liaison”) to the Board shall be
appointed by the City Manager and shall be subject to the Administrative
Rules and Regulations of the City. The Liaison may facilitate or assist in
the meetings and shall be responsible for recording attendance of Board
members. The Liaison is responsible for keeping the City Manager
informed regarding the business of the Board and shall communicate to the
City Manager any problems or issues that may arise. The Liaison shall also
be responsible for assisting the Board in considering their financial needs
and, if deemed necessary by the Board, shall request appropriate funding
from the City Council through the annual budget process.
2.6 Delegation of Duties. Officers may delegate their respective duties
imposed under these Bylaws to other personnel as the Board may from
time to time deem appropriate.
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Article III — Election of Officers
3.1 Election of Officers. The Chair and Vice Chair shall be elected from the
Board by its Members at the regular meeting in December of each year, or
as shortly thereafter as possible. Nomination of officers shall be made
from the floor at the annual organizational meeting, and the elections shall
follow immediately thereafter.
3.2 Terms of Office. The Chair and Vice Chair shall take office immediately
following their election. Terms of office shall be for one (1) year and shall
run from January 1st through December 31st of each year, or until a duly
elected successor takes office. Persons holding the position of the Chair
and Vice-Chair cannot be reelected to the same position until the election
next following the election marking the end of their current term.
3.3 Vacancies. Should the office of Chair or Vice-Chair become vacant, the
Board shall elect a successor from its membership at the next regular
meeting, and such election shall be for the unexpired term of said office.
Article IV — Meetings
4.1 Meetings. All meetings of the Board shall be conducted in accordance
with the Minnesota Open Meeting Law. The proceedings of the meetings
shall be conducted using the then current edition as may have been revised
of the Sturgis Code of Parliamentary Procedure.
4.2 Annual Meeting. The annual organizational meeting of the Board shall
be the first regular meeting of the year in December at which time elections
will be held and the schedule of regular meetings for the following year
will be considered.
4.3 Regular Meetings. The Board shall hold regular meetings on the first
and third Wednesday of each month at 6pm. The Board may, by a majority
vote, change the regular meeting dates for any reason provided proper
public notice of the changed meeting is provided to the public. All regular
meetings are held on the fourth (4) Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
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4.4 Holidays. The Board shall hold regular meetings as set forth in Section
4.3. Provided however, that when the day fixed for any regular meeting of
the Commission falls upon any of the following holidays: Ash
Wednesday, Hanukkah, Christmas, Veterans Day, Independence Day,
Thanksgiving Day, President’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, New
Year's Day, Passover (first two nights), Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur,
such meeting shall be held at the same hour on the next succeeding
Tuesday not a holiday. (For Hanukkah, Christmas, Passover, Rosh
Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the holiday includes the evening before the
holiday.) All regular meetings of the Board shall be held in the City Hall
of the City or other public building as noticed.
4.5 Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the
Chair or two (2) Board members, or by the City Council, for the purpose of
transacting any business designated in the call. The call for special
meeting shall be delivered in compliance with state law. The Liaison must
deliver to the Board at least three (3) days prior to the meeting a notice of
the date, time, place and purpose of the special meeting. If however, all
Board members attend and participate in the meeting at which the special
meeting was called these notice requirements are not necessary. The
presence of a Board member at the meeting at which the special meeting
was called shall constitute a waiver of any formal notice unless the Board
member appeared for the special purpose of objecting to the holding of the
special meeting. Notice of the date, time, place and purpose of a special
meeting must also be posted by the Liaison on the principal bulletin board
at the city hall at least three (3) days prior to the date of the meeting.
4.6 Emergency Meetings. An emergency meeting may be called by the
Chair due to circumstances which require immediate consideration. The
Liaison shall notify Board members by any means available. A good faith
effort shall be made to provide notice of the meeting to any news medium
that has filed a written request for notice of meetings. The notice shall
include the purpose of the meeting.
4.7 Quorum. The presence of a majority of all currently appointed Members
of the Board eligible to vote on matters before the Board shall constitute a
quorum for the purpose of conducting business, exercising its powers and
for all other purposes. In the event a quorum is not present, a smaller
number of Members may meet informally to discuss the business of the
Board and make informal recommendations, but, the only formal action
that shall be taken is to adjourn the meeting.
4.8 Voting. Voting shall be by voice or hand and must be recorded. Voting
by proxy is not permitted.
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Article V — Hearings
5.1 Authority to Conduct Hearings. In addition to those required by law,
the Board may at its discretion hold public hearings when it declares such
hearings will be in the public interest.
5.2 Publication of Notice. In the event of a public hearing, notice of such
hearing shall be published in the official newspaper of the municipality not
less than ten days before.
5.3 Meeting Notice. Notice to the applicant or directly affected parties, by
mail, shall be given not less than five days prior to the date of the hearing.
5.4 Presenting the Case. The case before the Board shall be presented in
summary by the appropriate City Staff person or a designated Member of
the Board and parties in interest shall have privilege of the floor thereafter.
5.5 Postpone/Continue Hearing. The Board may postpone any case or
continue any case for further study and information until the next regular
meeting or until a special meeting designated for this purpose.
Article VI — -Agenda and Records of Proceedings
6.1 Agenda Preparation. The agenda for regular and special meetings of the
Board shall be prepared by the Liaison. Items to be placed on the agenda
may be proposed by the Chair, a Board member, the Liaison or at the
request of the City Council. Residents, businesses, or other interested
parties may contact individual board members or the Liaison to request that
an item be placed on the agenda for consideration. All agenda topics
presented by the City Council will be placed on an appropriate agenda;
requests from other parties will be placed on an appropriate future agenda
at the discretion of the Board.
6.2 Order of Business. The order of business shall be as follows:
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Consent Agenda
4.Public Hearing
5. Old Business
6.New Business
7. Communications
8.Miscellaneous
9. Adjournment
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6.3 ModifyingApproval of the Agenda. Unless objection is made by
motion of the Board, the Presiding Officer may modify the foregoing order
of business in order to accommodate citizens present or to expedite the
business of the Board. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting prior
to discussion of any item on the agenda. At the time of agenda approval,
items may be removed and the order of business may be modified by a
majority vote of members present at the meeting. Prior to adjournment,
members present may communicate items recommended for inclusion on
future agendas.
6.4 Addressing the Board. Each person addressing the Board shall, if
requested by the Presiding Officer, step up in front of the podium provided
for such purpose, shall give his/her name and address in an audible tone for
the records, and unless further time is granted by the Presiding Officer,
shall limit his remarks to five minutes. At the discretion of the Presiding
Officer, those addressing the Board may be allowed to position themselves
in other areas of the room. All remarks should be addressed to the Board
as a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other than the Board
and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any
discussion, either director or through a member of the Board, without the
permission of the Presiding Officer. No question shall be asked of a Board
member except through the Presiding Officer.
6.5 Record of Proceedings. All minutes and resolutions shall be in writing
and shall be copied in the journal of the proceedings of the Board. Records
shall be kept in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and Rules regarding
preservation of public records and the Minnesota Data Privacy Act.
Article VII — Attendance and Performance of Duties
7.1 Attendance. Regular attendance at meetings is a requirement for
continued membership. Members are expected to attend regular and
special Board meetings and assigned committee meetings. Planned
absences communicated to the Board Chair, Vice Chair and/or Liaison in
advance of the meeting will be deemed excused. Any other absence will
be deemed unexcused. The Board will approve and record the approval of
all excused and unexcused absences.
7.2 Reporting. Council will be informed if a Member receives three
unexcused absences in any calendar year. Members may be removed with
or without cause by City Council.
7.3 Performance of Duties. Members are expected to adequately prepare for
meetings. Members unable to complete an assigned task should notify the
Board Chair as soon as possible. The Board may ask the Council to review
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a Member's appointment based upon its assessment of significant non-
performance of duties.
7.4 Resignation. When a Member resigns, the Liaison shall contact the
Administrative Services Department and forward a copy of any
correspondence that may have been received. Administrative Services will
then initiate recruitment to fill the vacant position. A Member may
continue to serve beyond their expiration date until a successor is
appointed.
Article VIII — Board Activities
8.1 City Council Annual Report. The Board will submit an annual report to
the City Council summarizing the activities for the past year. The report
may highlight issues of concern and other information the Board feels
appropriate to convey to the City Council.
8.1a The Liaison will prepare the report for approval by the Board.
Members may submit signed addenda presenting alternative
conclusions or perspectives.
8.1b The report shall be submitted by February 1 or as soon thereafter as
possible.
Article IX — Bylaws and Rules
9.1 Amendments. These Bylaws may be amended at any regular or special
meeting by a majority vote of the quorum or Members present after
notices, in writing, containing the form of the section as it will appear if
amended as proposed, shall have been given at least five (5) days prior to
the meeting at which such vote will be taken. Such Bylaws and any
amendments shall be deemed to be approved by the City Council unless
the City Council takes action to modify such Bylaws or amendments
within 30 days after submission. Amendments to these procedures can
only be considered at a regular meeting.
9.2 City Council’s Rules and Procedures for Boards and Commissions.
These Bylaws are subject to the City Council’s then current Rules and
Procedures for Boards and Commissions and the then current Chapter 2,
Administration, the St. Louis Park City Code.
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