Agenda - Public Works Committee - 04/15/2014

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Public Works Committee Meeting Date: 04/15/2014 By: Tim Gladhill, Community Development 5. 1. Title: For Discussion: Receive Update on Highway 10 Access Planning Study and Discuss Potential Future Land Use Outcomes Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to update the Public Works Committee on the status of the Highway 10 Access Planning Study. Additionally, Staff would like to discuss how this study relates to existing and future land uses within the corridor. The need for this discussion is illustrated by feedback from impacted property owners, current development proposals, and future land use concepts. The Access Planning Study itself will address a majority of comments submitted thus far; however, this topic report will focus on two (2) areas specifically due to current land use proposals and review in addition to the broader overview. • South East Quadrant of Sunfish Lake Boulevard and Highway 10 • South 10 Retail (former Diamonds Bar and Grill location) As it relates to Village Bank's proposed plat at 6080 Highway 10 NW (see attached Technical Review File), Staff is looking for feedback as it relates to Planning Commission direction to postpone action to better coordinate with completion of the Highway 10 Access Planning Study and consider initiating a local small area land use planning effort. Staff is not looking for a recommendation on the Plat itself, although comments are welcome. In addition to the subdivision (plat) application, the request will also require a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment, and Easement Vacation. The site is currently guided as Business Park and is located within the E-1 Employment District. A portion of the site is located within the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA). Additionally, PSD, LLC has requested to reconcile concerns it has with existing proposed alternatives with impacts to Lot 1, Block 1, The Diamonds and Outlot A, Tooth Acres. Notification: Notification is not required at this time. Observations/Alternatives: There are a number of other important components to address; however the following areas have garnered the highest degree of feedback. Staff would benefit from some general, non -detailed policy direction to help frame future discussions. Additionally, portions of these areas are subject to current development proposals and land use applications, while other areas are focus of future development concepts. Village Bank Plat Specific technical review of the proposed Sketch Plan is included in the attached Technical Review File. The key topics of analysis below are reasonably resolved from a technical standpoint, and thus become a policy directive for the City. 1. Transition between R-1 Residential (MUSA) and E-1 Employment Districts a. Existing E-1 Employment Areas (Highway 10 and Tungsten Street) b. Existing R-1 Residential Area (Rivlyn Avenue) 2. Appropriate land uses in shoreland areas 3. Highway 10 Access Planning Study 4. Mississippi River Trail (MRT)