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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018/05/30 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - Planning Commission - Study SessionAGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. MAY 30, 2018 STUDY SESSION 1. Comprehensive Plan – Review Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan If you cannot attend the meeting, please call the Community Development Office, 952.924.2575. Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. To make arrangements, please call 952.928.2840 at least 96 hours in advance of meeting. Planning Commission Meeting Date: May 30, 2018 Study Session Item 1 1. Comprehensive Plan – Review Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the overall draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan, with focus on the Mobility chapter. SUMMARY: Please find the draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan at: https://www.stlouispark.org/home/showdocument?id=10041 This is a working draft, presented for your review. Please note the Plan will be supplemented with photos, quotes, icons and additional editing will take place prior to it being sent out to surrounding jurisdictions for review. A revised outline with a general description of each section is attached. At the meeting Staff will provide an overview of the various sections. SRF Consulting will also provide an overview of the entire Mobility chapter of the draft plan, which is now much more complete than when the Commission had a more limited review in March. A community on-line survey of some proposed items in the Comprehensive Plan began on May 14th and will continue until June 20th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2040-comp-plan-survey The survey is being advertised widely, including the city’s website and social media sites, Nextdoor; ParkTV; Neighborhood leaders and block captains and other means. As of Thursday, May 24, 971 surveys had been received. Analysis of the input from the community survey may result in needed additional Comprehensive Plan discussion by the Planning Commission and City Council over the coming months, as issues that are of a policy level arise. NEXT STEPS: This draft of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan will be presented formally to the Planning Commission on June 6, 2018, with a request to recommend the Council approve sending it out for its 6-month review period. The City Council action is scheduled for June 18, 2018 meeting. The Plan will be presented to the Metropolitan Council for an informal review in the fall, with final action on the Plan by the Planning Commission and City Council toward the end of 2018. Attachments: Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan located here: https://www.stlouispark.org/home/showdocument?id=10041 2040 Comprehensive Plan Outline with Descriptions Prepared by: Meg McMonigal, Principal Planner 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update St. Louis Park May 29, 2018 St. Louis Park 2040 Comprehensive Plan Outline CHAPTER Req’d elements DESCRIPTION Vision 3.0 St. Louis Park Strategic Priorities and Key Themes Vision provides guidance for the city’s specific plans. The key themes have been developed from vision and all of the important thematic directions the city is working towards for the future. These themes are addressed throughout the plan, and will be shown by icons in the goals of each chapter as pertinent. Demographics X Provides both city’s projections from Met Council and other pieces of demographic information important to the overall plan. Racial Equity Description of the city’s past, current and future efforts related to race and equity. Environmental Stewardship A. Climate and Energy Solar only The Climate Action Plan will be summarized and referred to in this section, as well as numerous other programs and plans the city is working on. A section on solar resources is required. B. Parks, Open Space and Natural Resources X Shows the city’s park system and facilities, programs, and natural resources. Also addressed park design standards, improvements and maintenance and planning for the future. C. Water Resources 1. Water System X A Water Supply Plan is being completed by consultants and will include detailed information on volume and capacities and plans for future improvements. Metropolitan Council and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR) set out specific requirements for these plans. 2. Sanitary Sewer X Met Council owns and operates the sewer systems in the Twin Cities Metro Area and the city owns and operates the local system that feeds into it. Growth projections are shown relating to sanitary sewer needs. Attention to preventing and reducing excessive inflow to the systems is also required. 3. Surface Water X A Surface Water Management Plan is being completed by consultants, and will meet detailed rules by various watershed and state agencies. The final plan will be completed in fall of 2018, as required by these agencies. D. Solid Waste The city has made important improvements and strides in solid waste programs and is continuing its efforts into the future. These will be described. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update St. Louis Park May 29, 2018 Other utilities This chapter notes various utility providers in the city and discussed the extension of fiber in the city. A Livable Community A. Planning Context Provides historical background of planning and development of the community. B. Land Use Plan Sets out land use plan for the future by showing existing and future land use categories descriptions and maps. Land uses on map show the types of uses allowed and density ranges. C. Economic and Redevelopment Provides guidance for future economic development and redevelopment in city. Includes employment, economic development assistance and redevelopment objectives. D. Housing Plan Provides a description of housing in the community, including a variety of statistics. Describes housing programs by City and Housing Authority. Sets out future housing goals and direction for the city. E. Historic Resources Describes historic preservation in the community and the St. Louis Park Historical Society and its work. F. Plan By Neighborhood Looks at each neighborhood individually, showing statistics and reflecting the desires of the local residents from the Neighborhood Planning Workshops Mobility Bicycles and Pedestrians X Analyzes bike and pedestrian networks and recommends improvements. Transit X Describes bus and light rail transit systems and city’s work with Metro Transit on services. Roadway network X Describes the roadway system, predicts future traffic volumes and areas of future congestion, and recommends roadway improvements. Freight Rail X Describes freight rail routes in city and issues related to rail routes. Aviation X Describes MSP airport impacts on the city, the city’s interactions with the Metropolitan Airports Commission, and required Federal Aviation requirements for building and noise mitigation. How We Govern A. City Government Describes the city government structure and organization. B. Public Health and Safety 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update St. Louis Park May 29, 2018 1. Public Health Public health has become more important to the city and is being addressed on a number of fronts. This section will describe the work that has been completed as well as efforts for the future. 2. Inspection Services The Inspections Department covers many areas of public safety. They are described here. 3. Police Services The Police Department employs Community Policing, which is described here, along with goals and strategies for the future. 4. Fire Services Fire services include responding to fire and medical calls, which is described, along with looking at ways to improve health services in the community. C. Implementation of the Plan Specific steps for implementing the Comprehensive Plan will be listed and described. APPENDICES: Water Supply Plan, Surface Water Management Plan, I & I Study, Climate Action Plan These plans will be referred to and available with the Comprehensive Plan.