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PCA 05/20/2015 � ��1� CITY OF FRIDLEY AG � NDA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 7:00 P.M. LOCATION: COUNCIL CHAMBERS FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER, 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES: April 15, 2015 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #15-05, by Advantage Led, for Grace Evangelical Free Church, to allow an electronic message center sign, generally located at 755 73�d Avenue NE. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of a Te�ct Amendment, TA#15-02, by the City of Fridley, for a TOD Zoning Overlay Te�ct Amendment, where we can say: Public hearing to consider amending the text of the Northstar Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Zoning Overlay District to incorporate reference to the recently adopted Northstar TOD Master Plan and to allow . freestanding, changeable, electronic signs. 3. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of a Text Amendment, CP #15-Q1, by the City of Fridley, for a Minor Comprehensive Plan Amendment, where we can say: Public hearing to consider a minor amendment to Fridley's 2030 Gomprehensive Plan to include reference to the Northstar TOD Master Plan and Active Transportation Plan. 4. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 2. 2015, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING. 5. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 5, 2015, HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COMMISSION MEETING. 6. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 10. 2015, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENERGY GOMMISSION MEETING. 7. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 14, 2015, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING. OTHER BUSINESS: 8. Elections. ADJOURN e PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING April 15,2015 Co-Chairperson Oquist called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Leroy Oquist,Brad Sielaff,Jack Velin,and David Ostwald I MEMBERS ABSENT: Dean Saba,David Kondrick,and Todd Olin OTHERS PRESENT: Stacy Stromberg,Planner Shane Boskovich,Albrechf Sign Company Approval of Minutes: March 18, 2015 MOTION by Commissioner Sielaff to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Ostwald. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CO-CHAIRPERSON OQUIST DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP # 15-04, by Albrecht Sign Company, to allow aa electronic message center sign as part of a new free-standing sign, generally located at 6875 University Avenue. MOTION by Commissioner Sielaff to open the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Ostwald UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CO-CHAIRPERSON OQUIST DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED AT 7:03 P.M. Stacy Stromberg, Planner, stated the petitioner, Shane Boskovich, of Albrecht Sign Company, who is representing Woodcrest Baptist Church, is requesting a special use permit to allow an electronic message center sign to be part of a new free-standing sign on the church property, which is located at 6875 University Avenue. Ms. Stromberg stated the church would like to construct a new 80 square foot free-standing sign, of which 45 square feet of the sign will be the electronic message center. Ms. Stromberg stated the subject property is zoned R-3, Multi-Family and is located on the southeast corner of University Avenue and 69`�' Avenue. It is bordered by Rice Creek on the south and City park land on the north. To the east of the property are single family homes. The church was originally constructed in 1965. A two-story addition used for administration and classroom use was constructed to the church in 1974 and in 1985 a gymnasium was added to the south side of the church building. A special use permit was issued for the gymnasium addition in 1985 to allow an expansion of a church use in a residentially zoned district. Planning Commission Meeting April 15, 2015 Page 2 of 4 Ms. Stromberg stated this property hasn't had a free-standing sign. There is only signage on the church building. Ms. Stromberg stated institutions (churches, schools, hospitals, medical clinics) that are located on residentially zoned property have similar standards for signage as commercially zoned property.They are allowed to have one free-standing sign per development,with a maximum size of 80 square feet provided that the sign is placed a minimum of 50 feet from any neighboring residentially zoned property (not including a residential site an institution is located on), and the illuminated sign face must be perpendicular to an adjacent roadway and the sign cannnot create glare that will impact adjacent residential properties. Ms. �Stromberg stated the proposed sign will be located approximately 240 feet from the closest residential property, which is located directly to the east, across the church parking lot, on Rice Creek Blvd. The illuminated sign faces will be facing north and south, which is perpendicular to University Avenue,therefore reducing the likelihood of creating glare to adjacent residential properties. Ms.Stromberg stated the proposed sign also complies with the maximum size requirements of 80 square feet and will meet the maximum height requirement of 25 feet,and is proposed to be at least 10 feet from the west and north property lines. Ms. Stromberg stated the petitioner is requesting a special use permit to allow the electronic message center as part of the new free-standing sign. Electronic changeable signs are an approved special use in any zoning district, except residential, unless meeting the requirements for Institutional Signs; provided the electronic message center sign doesn't change more often than once every 45 seconds. The sign also needs to be in conformance with all other sign requirements which, as stated above, it does. Ms.Stromberg stated City staff has not heard from any neighboring property owners. Ms.Stromberg stated City Staff recommends approval of the special use permit as electronic changeable signs are an approved special use +n a residential district, provided all requirements for Institutional Signage can be met, subject to stipulations. Ms. Stromberg stated City Staff recommends that if the special use permit is granted, the following stipulations be attached: 1. The petitioner shall obtain a sign permit and current sign erector license prior to installing any signage on site. 2. Message on electronic message center sign shall not change more often than authorized under Section 214.07 of the Fridley City Code. 3. Message on electronic message center sign shall never flash or have motion that may distract vehicular traffic in the area. 4. Prior to sign installation, the petitioner shall have the northwest properly lines marked to verify sign location meets setback requirements. Co-Chairperson Oquist asked,what is the length of time the signs can flash? Ms.Stromberg replied, once every 45 seconds. F ' Planning Commission Meeting April 15, 2015 Page 3 of 4 Commissioner Sielaff asked,concerning glare,what are the factors that determine whether there is glare? Ms. Stromberg replied, in that situation because it is not facing the residential area,the City is not going to have an issue with that. However, if there were residences across the street on which the sign would be shining on a neighboring window of a house or something like that the City would need to address that; but they have not had that situation come up yet. Commissioner Sielaff stated so it is pretty much the location. It is not like there are glare proof materials that are used on the sign. Ms. Stromberg replied,not that she is aware of. Co-Chairperson Oquist asked whether the petitioner had any questions or issues with the stipulations? Shane Boskovich,Albrecht Sign Company, replied,no. The stipulations are fine. Commissioner Sielaff asked Mr. Boskovich is there an issue of glare on these signs or is it just where they are located? Mr. Boskovich replied, Ms. Stromberg put it best. If it was facing something you might have a glare issue but there are no "non-glare" materials. Paul Gunderson, Rice Creek Boulevard, stated nobody lives closer to the church than he does because his backyard abuts against the parking lot. When they moved in 14 years ago, his wife would give directions to people wanting to visit them by telling them go up University Avenue and turn right at the Baptist church. There is no Baptist church sign on 69th. He often wondered why doesn't that church put up a sign so they know this is the church property. He believes this is way overdue that this church be allowed to put up a sign to identify themselves to the neighborhood. As far as glare goes, years ago the church security lights were glaring into their back bedroom window; and the church was very cooperative in turning those so they would not shine into their house. The Baptist church has been very good neighbors to them. MOTION by Commissioner Sielaffto close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Ostwald. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CO-CHAIRPERSON OQUIST DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSEDAT 7:11 P.M. MOTION by Commissioner Sielaff approving Special Use Permit, SP # 15-04, by Albrecht Sign Company, to allow an electronic message center sign as part of a new free-standing sign, generally located at 6875 University Avenue with the following stipulations: 1. The petitioner shall obtain a sign permit and cunent sign erector license prior to installing any signage on site. 2. Message on electronic message center sign shall not change more often than authorized under Section 214.07 of the Fridley City Code. Planning Commission Meeting ' April 15,2015 Page 4 of 4 3. Message on electronic message center sign shall never flash or have motion that may distract vehicular traffic in the area. 4. Prior to sign installation, the petitioner shall have the northwest property lines marked to verify sign location meets setback requirements. Seconded by Commissioner Velin. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CO-CHAIRPERSON OQUIST DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNA1vIMOUSLY. OTHER BUSINESS: Ms. Stromberg stated the special use permit for the cell tower at 960 Osborne Road was approved at the City Council meeting this week. Co-Chairperson Oquist asked,as it is? Ms. Stromberg replied,yes. Ms. Stromberg stated also the fence amendment text amendment that they heard at their meeting last month had its public hearing at the City Council. Ms. Stromberg stated next week is the City's last planning meeting for Columbia Arena. Chairperson Sielaff asked,what is on the agenda for that? Ms. Stromberg replied, it's framing the recommendations. It is the fourth and final recap meeting from 6 to 8 o'clock at the Community Center. Chairperson Sielaff stated that has been pretty well-attended. _ Ms. Stromberg replied,yes, it has been. ADJOURN MOTION by Commissioner Sielaff adjourning the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Ostwald. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CO-CHAIItPERSON OQUIST DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNA1vIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:13 P.M. Respectfully submitted, �'�'� rn� �j'� Denise M.Johnson Recording Secretary � City of Fridley Land Use Application SP#15-05 May 20, 2015 GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIAL INFORMATION Applicant: Physical Characteristics: Advantage LED The property consists of the church building, a free- Dannielle Endecott standing garage, parking areas and landscaping. 1424 N Sam Houston Pkwy E,Suite 160 SUMMARY OF PROJECT Houston TX 77032 The petitioner, Dannielle Endecott,of Advantage Requested Action: LED, who is representing Grace Evangelical Free Special Use Permit for an automatic Church, is requesting a special use permit to allow changeable sign an electronic message center sign to be part of a Purpose: new free-standing sign that will be constructed on To install a new free-standing sign with an the church property,which is located at 755 73`a electronic message center sign Avenue NE. Existing Zoning: SUMMARY OF ANALYSIS R-1 (Single-Family) City Staff recommends approval of this special use Location: permit, with stipulations. 755 73`d Avenue NE Electronic changeable signs are an approved special Size: use in a residentially zoned district with an 131,986 sq.ft. 3.03 acres institution on it, provided the sign complies with Existing Land Use: code requirements � � �. � ,,�` � ;r Grace Evangelical Free Church = -� '�� : Surrounding Land Use&Zoning: ` ,� � ,�, �` �A � k� � °: N: Single Family& R-1 �'� ��.y:��' ��_,�� t�"�� E: Single Family&R-1 '3n' �' "" � �'� '� {�'K�� ,,,N; T. � - �,.�,� S: Madsen Park& P ;�"� ' � = � �; �� W: 73�d Avenue & ROW • _ � Comprehensive Plan Conformance: � ` � �� ;�3 ,; Consistent with Plan C �`$'�� '� ` �� Zoning Ordinance Conformance: ..�;�� .��,. _�. 1. "� � �' Section 214.07 of the City of Fridley sign . �.� _.�,, 73� ��, code requires a special use permit for an � � ��. , , � 4"�```� �'�; automatic changeable sign. � , � � ��=� ; � - �.�. Zoning History: �� '��°'� � �� Lot hasn't been platted. �` � � �'"� i � �� 1964—Church is constructed. � � '�� ` � � x t_,.Y � �kw....�_ 3 �,�� 1965—Repair storm damage. �� °'�� ..�.;�: � '� t� � 1970—Pylon sign permit. k""'�""`"' � ° :r � � 1977—Building addition. � � - � . � � ��`: 1984—Sanctuary addition. NE _ - ' - 1992—Pylon sign permit. ,..:.. . ., .-_ __,_� -_ �. _ �.:.,�� ,�,., _ - ,�. 2000—Building addition—3 story admin. , bldg., and gym. Legal Description of Property: Aerial of the Site See attached. CITY COUNCIL ACTION/60 DAY ACTION DATE Public Utilities: City Countil—June 8, 2015 The building is connected. 60 Day Date—June 15, 2015 Transportation: Staff Report Prepared by: Stacy Stromberg The property is accessed off of 73�d Avenue. Land Use Application Special Use Permit #15-05 RE UEST The petitioner, Dannielle Endecott, of Advantage LED, who is representing Grace Evangelical Free Church, is requesting a special use permit to allow an electronic message center sign to k--2�-0 • • -- � - T-4 i 1/16° - -- - • � 2�-0° •� be incorporated into a new free-standing ��" sign on the church property, which is ! located at 755 73`d Avenue. � ' � � The church plans to remove their existing sign and construct a new monument sign � that will have 50 sq.ft.of signage, of which 29 sq.ft.will be the electronic message � center. _� ;��,;;--_ SITE DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY -�— -�MVWW.9t'CtCe�l'Q@.01''g , The subject property is zoned R-1,Single- Family and is located on the 73�d Avenue '°°°�"°""`�""°" Service Drive. Single family homes border the property to the north and east and Madsen Park borders the property to the west.The church was originally constructed in 1963. Additions were constructed to the church in 1977, 1984 and in 2000. �n 1983, a special use permit was issued to allow the construction of an addition to the church, which was required because the church is zoned R-1, Single Family. A special use permit was also issued in 1990 to allow a daycare use within the church and again in 1999, to �u allow another expansion of the church. M15 73Y2 73Y• �y ' '�� 7001' A sign permit was issued in 1970 for a free-standing 73t2 ��o ��Y 4�� ,�, ,�, 73°i sign, which was never constructed. At some point after � ��M 73� '3n '' r�. 1970, a sign was installed; however it was located in the ,�Q � 703 � �,i public right-of-way. When the church wanted to r.�co r3�o ��l construct a new sign in 1992, it was discovered that the 7363 73Y5 ,�e, � sign was in the public right-of-way. The church then � '�O � '�'' requested a variance to reduce the setback of a sign � '�l f r o m t he prope rty line from 1 0 ft.to 0 feet. Despite k:soa:t�c,�.;r � ,3,0 � �a�� staff's recommendation of denial due to no hardship, �ss „� � the City Council ended up recommending approval. As _ � a result,the current sign is set right off the property �� line. r�oo r.�oi 73RD AyE Nf 73Rp CODE REQUIREMENTS �� 73RG Institutions (churches, schools, hospitals, medical ' clinics) that are located on residentially zoned property �' have similar standards for signage as commercially zoned property. They are allowed to have one free- standing sign per development, with a mazimum size of 80 sq. ft. provided that the sign is placed a minimum of 50 ft. from any neighboring residentially zoned property (not including a residential site an institution is located onj, and the illuminated sign face must be perpendicular to an adjacent roadway and the sign can't create glare that will impact adjacent residential properties. The proposed sign will be located approximately 230 ft. from the closest residential property, which is located directly to the east, on Jackson Street. The illuminated sign faces will be facing west and east, which is perpendicularto 73`d Avenue. � �° . � �� , � The proposed sign will be 50 sq. ft. in size, which �� Y,�� ''-�';�'�`"' ��j:; meets the maximum 80 s . ft. size re uirement. It "" ; � " q q is a monument style sign therefore complying with �x '�� , -�' '�^{� ,�,'�` �� the height requirement of 25 ft. maximum height. 4 � �'�� ' .,,,,, �,� , ��' ;.��.�, s�� This property is accessed through a one-way loop; =�,:�� tt� � �- _,z,Xc ' flso ,# * y *w where vehicles enter on the west side and loop , - - ,�_, , ��;�� around to exit on the east side. As a result, the �'4� �"� vision safety triangle isn't a concern. � �_�� t� ;��. ��''N;. ,;,....,., ra� � " ��:�r� �,� a.{:; � °!��:�# The existing sign received a variance for location in ' i _ ��r 1992, to allow the sign to be 0 feet from the �' ,,�`*"'n,�""""` �' �<� ��.� ,:'�'' property line instead of the code required 10 ft. It . �� ;; was stipulated on that variance that at which time �' ,-1 • ' ��' `' " �-< ,;,�,,.�..�. '�; �': the sign is modified in any way, the variance � _ � �° ` ��„ �- .?; becomes void and any new sign would need to � �„ , ` � ,� � ,,��' " comply with code requirements. The site plan °�" �� °�d��,� �p��y�,, �o ��:� �� t. �.� V�'S,"'�K } b-'�.. �: � `� . submitted by the petitioner actually shows the sign �.N��,.` �r � _` `� "` -_--� ��+;-�� in the public right-of-way. So, it will be required � ; �:,r; .�� e� - that a new site plan be submitted with the sign ��, �� -. permit application to ensure setback requirements ' ' r.�i y �� 'a�'�.='�'�� IANYd,,.•"�4 sx. ��, s�- will be met. , r"}��'S{� � .��. � �.� �-� � `� � :; . �.t ) ; 3� �, ,E< The petitioner is requesting a special use permit to allow the electronic message center as part of the new free-standing sign. Electronic changeable signs are an approved special use in any zoning district, except residential, unless meeting the requirements for Institutional Signs; provided the electronic message center sign doesn't change more often than once every 45 seconds. The sign also needs to be in conformance with all other sign requirements; which as stated above, it does. City staff hasn't heard from any neighboring property owners. STAFF RECOMMENDATION City Staff recommends approval of the special use permit as electronic changeable signs are an approved special use in a residential district,provided al!requirements for lnstitutional Signage can be met, subject to stipulations. STIPULATIONS City Staff recommends that if the special use permit is granted,the following stipulations be attached. 1. The peiitioner shall obtain a sign permit and current sign erector license prior to installing any signage on site. 2. A new site plan showing the southern property line shall be submitted with the sign permit application ensuring the new sign meets the required 10 ft. setback requirement. 3. Prior to sign insfallation, the petitioner shall have the southern property line marked to verify sign location meets setback requirements. •naan ay� ui�i��aa�ab�n�iyan ��aa�sip�(Qw�ay�uoi�oua anny ao ysn��aanau��ays u6is aa�ua�a6nssaw�►uoa;�a�a uo a6nssaW •S 'apo��.i!J�alP!��a4��o LO'tiLZ uor��as aapun paziaoy�nn uny� ua�o aaow a6uny��ou��vys u6►s aa�ua�a6nssaua�►uoa��a�a uo a6assaW •b b . . . . . , � � , � . . . - . . Grace Evangelical Free Church 755 73rd Ave. Fridiey MN, 55432 To: Community Development Department City of Fridley � 6431 University Avenue NE I Fridley, MN 55432 Reason for Special Use Permit Grace Evangelical Free Church would like to file a special use permit for an Electronic Message Center (EMC) sign. EMCs communicate variable messages as people pass by, allowing greater flexibility in communicating to the public. With their automated dimming and focusing systems, EMCs can respond to the visibility needs of the public, increasing safety and conspicuity day and night. The flexibility offered by EMCs means your organization can advertise specials while also displaying public service information or other items of public interest. These signs can quickly "brand" your site in the local community. The sign owner can change the message as needed to provide information to specific traffickers, and can be used for political, social or community events. Software is available that enables a sign owner to display sophisticated logos or images on the EMC precisely as planned. An electronic or variable message center offers a unique way to capture the attention of these passers-by. 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City of Fridley � 6431 Universiry Avenue NE Fridley MN 55432 � � `f`��-� 763.572.3592 ' Fri�ey Fax: 763.571.1287 �`�� www.fridle,vmn:gov SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR: Residential Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Family �_ Property Information n � �_ n� 1y Address: �� ;� t'tV1��.. �Y`�C1.�°t.�� 11i' �� 1�� Anoka County Property Identification Number(PIN#): ( Legal Description: ��..- {�e,`�Q1bl�S — ��s�� C�t S'Gri f 'va� ��h�c,e�. Current Zoning: _�� Square footage of Parcel: 1�3�.; � 54:-�� 3�o�oT�— Ij,�ason for Special Use Permit(one sentence summary, please attached full description) (�rr�.c.� �v�r.4�I�cs�� "re.e C.I,u� �i�c��i c�s l�!�t � i��11 a l.�`�S;6►�, Fee/Property Owner Information (as it appears on property title) **Fee owner must sign this form prior to processing Name (please print): _ ��« ��+��°�� .�r�c� C��'Y� Mailing address: °� City: �r-�c�lU� State: Zip code: __ _�CV��2 Daytime Phone: ° - g Fax Number: �(��'l��- ( �3 r Cell Phone: �u E-mail address: �� h�-e.rrv�,�r�r,e-�_' t8r�c�r�.c� .c�c�' Signature/Date: � �� " �� 1� Petifioner Information � Company Name (please print): Contact Person's Name (please print): Mailin ddress: �� u •� - � Kw� � �.. ° ` City: �� State: �_ Zip code: ��f��t Daytime Ph `�� ^ ^7(S—��TL13 Fax Nu ber: �1—(�Q�a�-��'1Q CeIlPhone:�.�'(��-l\J� E-mailaddress: � �� Signature/Date: / I � FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Fees $1,000-R-1,Single Family Residential $1,500-Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Family Residential Application Number: Receipt#: 1 Received By: Application Date:��- �� 15 Day Application omplete Notification Date:_S-f --1.�' Scheduled Planning Commission Date: �--�o - �� Scheduled City Council Date: �--�� %� 60 Day Date: ��=�.�'- /� 60 Day Extension Date: � - 1�� CITY OF FRIDLEY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO: All property owners/residents within 350 feet of property generally located at 755 73�d Avenue NE. CASE NUMBER: S ecial Use Permit, SP#15-05. APPLICANT: Advantage Led, for Grace Evangelical Free Church Petitioner or re resentative must attend the Plannin Commission meetin . PURPOSE: To allow an electronic messa e center si n. LOCATION OF 755 73` Avenue NE PROPERTY AND LEGAL That part of the West One-half of the East One-half of the Northeast DESCR/PTION: Quarter of Section 11, Township 30, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the South line of said West One-half of the East One-half of the Northeast Quarter, said point being 290 feet West of the Southeast corner of said West One-half of the East One-half of the Northeast Quarter, thence North along a line parallel with the East line of said West One-half of the East One-half of the Northeast Quarter a distance of 60 feet to the actual point of , beginning of the land to be described, thence continuing North along the last described line a distance of 440 feet, thence West parallel with the South line of the said West one-half of the East One-half of the Northeast Quarter a distance of 300 feet, thence South parallel with the East line of the West One-half of the East One-half of the Northeast Quarter a distance of 440 feet to a point 60 feet North of said South line, thence East to the point of beginning. DATE AND TIME OF Planning Commission Meeting: HEAR/NG: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 7:00 p.m. The Planning Commission Meetings are televised live the night of the meetin on Channel 17. PLACE OF HEAR/NG: Fridley Municipal Center, City Council Chambers 6431 Universit Avenue N.E., Fridle , MN. HOW TO 1. You may attend hearings and testify. PARTICIPATE: 2. You may send a letter before the hearing to Julie Jones, Planning Coordinator, at 6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 or FAX at 763-571-1287. SPECIAL Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an ACCOMODATIONS: Interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 763-572-3500 no later than Ma 13, 2015. The TDD# is 763-572-3534. ANY QUESTIONS: Contact Stac Stromber , Planner, at 763-572-3595. *PROPOSED CITY The proposed City Council meeting Date for this item will be COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 8, 2015. *This date is subject to change DATE: depending on the outcome of the Planning Commission meeting. Please confirm City Council date prior to attending Ci Council meetin . 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E. on May 20, 2015, at 7 : 00 p.m. for the purpose of: Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #15-05, by Advantage Led, for Grace Evangelical Free Church, to allow an electronic message center sign, legally described as that part of the West One-half of the East One-half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 11, Township 30, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the South line of said West One-half of the East One-half of the Northeast Quarter, .said point being 290 feet West of the Southeast corner of said West One-half of the East One-half of the Northeast Quarter, thence North along a line parallel with the East line of said West One-half of the East One-half of the Northeast Quarter a distance of 60 feet to the actual point of beginning of the land to be described, thence continuing North along the last described line a distance of 440 feet, thence West parallel with the South line of the said West one-half of the East One-half of the Northeast Quarter a distance of� 300 feet, thence South parallel with the East line of the West One-half of the East One-half of the Northeast Quarter a distance of 940 feet to a point 60 feet North of said South line, thence East to the point of beginning, generally located at 755 73rd Avenue NE. Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given an opportunity at the above stated time and place. Any questions related to this item may be referred to Stacy Stromberg, Planner, at 763-572-3595 . Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 763-572-3500 no later than May 13, 2015 . The TDD number is 763-572-3539 . The proposed City Council meeting date for this item will be on June 8, 2015 . *This date is subject to change depending on the outcome of the Planning Commission meeting. Please confirm City Council date prior to attending the City Council meeting. DAVID KONDRICK CHAIR PLANNING COMMISSION Publish: Friday, May 8, 2015 � Fridley City Hall c;r��o� 6431 University Ave N.E. Fridley, NIN 55432-4303 x, Fridley (763) 571-3450 • FAX (763) 571-1287 • wwwFridleyMN.gov .�- April 30,2015 Advantage LED Attn: Dannielle Endecott 1424 N Sam Houston Pkwy E., Suite 160 Houston TX 77032 Dear Ms. Endecott: Per Minnesota Statute 15.99, local government units are required to notify land use applicants within 15 working days if their land use applications are complete. We officially received your application for a Special Use Permit for Grave Evangelical Free Church at 755 73`d Avenue NE in Fridley on April 17,2015. This letter serves to inform you that your application is complete. Your Special Use Permit application hearing and discussion will take place at the City of Fridley Planning Commission Meeting on May 20, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers at 6431 University Avenue. The City of Fridley City Council is scheduled to take final action on your Special Use Permit on June 8,2015 at 7:00 P.M. Please plan to be in attendance at both of the above referenced meetin�s. If you have any questions regarding this letter or the process, please feel free to contact me at 763-572- 3595. Sin erely, e Planner c: Grace Evangelical Free Church Attn:Scot Hintermeye� 755 73`d Avenue NE Fridley MN 55432 • �`f�� s a �%-.> :.: emoran um ��ir�:," : F�a�ey Planning Division ��. DATE: May l4,2015 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Scott Hickok,Community Development Director Julie Jones,Planning Manager Stacy Stromberg, Planner Kay Qualley, Environmental Planner SUBJECT: TA#15-02,Zoning Text Amendment to Update Design Requirements in Ch. 205.33 Background Last December,the City Council approved a Master Plan for a portion of the Northstar Transit Oriented Development(TOD)Zoning District. As part of that Plan, specific design criteria for lighting,benches, bike racks, waste receptacles and planters were approved. Those features need t4 now be incorporated into the TOD Overlay Zoning District code text. In addition, staff has been receiving many requests for electronic changeab�le message signs in the TOD Zoning District from properties along 57t'' Avenue, so staff has considered that request as we process this text amendment. The proposed changes are notated in the attachment. Analysis The TOD code currently prohibits electronic signs. The purpose for the prohibition was that electronic signs on buildings cannot be read by someone walking on the sidewalk next to a building and are commonly prohibited in pedestrian-oriented development for that reason—keeping design features at a pedestrian scale. Fridley has a rather unique TOD District,however,bordered by a freeway and having two highways dissect it. In addition,technology is improving for electronic signs,making them easier to read at a closer distance. As staff has considered the design impacts to Fridley's TOD area,we concluded that electronic, changeable message signs would be acceptable on free-standing signs that are designed to be viewed from passing vehicles. Staff continues to take the position that changeable,electronic wall signs would not be appropriate in the TOD area where buildings will be built within l 5 feet of the property line, close to the roadway. It is legal for staff to make this distinction in the sign code,because we are regulating location,not content of the signs. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission hold a public hearing regarding this proposed text amendment, and,then,make a recommendation to the City Council regarding approval of TA# 15-02, a text amendment that will put Chapter 205.33 of Fridley's Zoning Code in line with the Northstar TOD TIF Master Plan, adopted by the City Council on December 8, 2014. Approval of this text amendment would also remove the prohibition of electronic, changeable free-standing signs in the TOD Zoning District. Fridley City Code Section 205.33.11. • ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 205.33 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE PERTAINING TO TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT (Ref 1281, 1295) The City Council of the City of Fridley hereby finds, after review, examination and recommendation of staff, that the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: Section 1: That Section 205.33.03, District Boundary, of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: The TOD Overlay District consists of those areas designated on the Northstar TOD District map,which is Attachment A to this Chapter and is on file with the City Clerk and dated Apri122,201]. Section 2: That Section 205.33.04, Definitions, of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: 205.33.04. DEFINITIONS The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section,except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning; 1. Drive-Through Service A type of service provided by a business that allows occupants of a motor vehicle to receive or obtain a product or service through a building opening without leaving the vehicle. 2. Mized Use Structures A building or development that contains two or more different uses such as, but not limited to, residential, commercial, industrial, or public facilities. 3. Primary Street The street adjoining the property which has the highest traffic counts. 4. Redeveloument When all of the existing structures on a site are removed to ready the site for new construction. 54. Zero Lot Line Setback The location of a building on a lot in such a manner that one or more of the building's exterior edges rest directly on a side property line. , Fridley City Code Section 205.33.11. Section 3: That Section 205.33.05, Uses Permitted, of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: 205.33.05. USES PERMITTED Permitted uses in the O-8 TOD Overlay District are those uses which are acceptable to the Northstar TOD Master Plan o...,n ,.oao..oi,,...,...o„+ ..�.,., „a ,,:�,, ao.,oi,,...,..o.,+ ,.�.,,,� as approved by the City. , . Mixed use structures do not require a special use permit�s underlying zoning requirements may require. Section 4: That Section 205.33.07, Process for TOD Plan Approval, of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: 205.33.07. PROCESS FOR TOD PLAN APPROVAL A. Plans for each individual project or combination of projects in the TOD District must be submitted upon payment of any required fee as provided in Chapter 11, except plans for individual, detached, single family housing construction projects in the Hyde Park zoning district, which are exempt from the TOD plan review process. Project plans will be reviewed by the Planning Commission, who will pravide a recommendation to the City �ouncil. The City Council shall have final authority to approve all project plans. B. Project plans submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council shall include the following minimum criteria: (1) Scalable site plans, showing the location of buildings, off-street pazking, street and utility locations, auto and pedestrian access to and from the project, any modification to existing services, grading plans, storm water plans, building exterior finish, lighting and signing, TOD streetscape features, and landscape plans. Section 5: That Section 205.33.08, Design Criteria, of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: 205.33.08. DESIGN CRITERIA All new development or redevelopment TOD proposals requiring a building permit after the effective date of this ordinance must meet the following design criteria standards designed to enhance the pedestrian scale and safety of the development. Single family construction projects located within the Hyde Pazk Zoning Overlay District are exempt from following the TOD design standards. In situations where an existing building is being partially expanded, the new standazds will only apply to the new addition, except as provided in Section 205.33.08.B, Setbacks. Landscapin� and streetscape design features shall be specified in a project's Master Plan to match the models shown in Appendix B of this code section. Fridley City Code Section 205.33.11. ; Section 6: That Section 205.33.10, Landscape and Streetscape Requirements, of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: 205.33.10 Landscape and Streetscape Requirements 1. Landscaping A. Scope � � A landscaping plan shall be submitted according to the requirements of the underlying zoning district, except for as provided in Section 205.33.10.B.1. Mixed use projects must have a unified landscaping scheme. The landscaping requirements in this Chapter will only apply to new construction projects or projects where existing buildings are expanded to the reduced 15 foot setback. B. Plant Materials Substitutions The landscaping requirements in the underlying zoning district shall apply to properties in the TOD Overlay District with some exceptions. 1) TOD landscape plans for redevelopment of property located in the underlying Hyde Park zoning district must follow the landscape requirements for the zoning district that most closely represents the use proposed. 2) In the TOD Overlay District, one ornamental tree will count as one over-story deciduous tree. In addition, ornamental trees may exceed 50 percent of the required trees. 3) Due to the amount of hardscape needed for pedestrian walkways, if the level of open space for planting restricts the ability to provide adequate growth space for tree roots, shrub�e� and perennial planting beds, and nermanent lanters e�s may also be substituted for over-story trees at a rate of 36 square feet per tree. 4) Decorative walkway light poles meeting the TnT' a°�:,,., �r°^;�:°a �r +�,° Tn" a:�'�:�+ desi, gn specified in the Fridley Northstar TOD TIF District Master Plan as shown in Appendix B may be substituted at a ratio of one light pole for two trees if the site design warrants additional walkway lighting. 5) Street-side sculptures, public art, permanent or movable �rge planters, '�°��;r^ �'�.•,°� �°°L°*°, light pole banners, clock towers, arbors, seating benches, or similar ornamentation may be considered as substitution to meet landscaping requirements. If it is not feasible to meet the landscaping requirements of the underlying zoning district with the allowed substitutions above, the City may approve a monetary payment per fees established in Chapter 11 into the TOD Capital Project Fund for the purpose of funding streetscape amenities within the street rights of ways within the TOD overlay district. C. Water Fridley City Code Section 205.33J 1. Drip irrigation systems are encouraged to reduce water consumption and to prevent wet walkways. Alternative storm water treatments such as permeable pavers, porous asphalt, vegetative roof areas, rain �ardens, infiltration basins, tree trenches, rg een walls, g,rass swales, filter strips, cisterns, underground detention/retention, and other innovative techniques to reduce storm water runoff are encouraged. 2. Streetscaping A. Sidewalks and Pedestrian Connections Sidewalks of a minimum �e six foot '�, width must be provided on all street ' '�, frontages. Sidewalk design detail will ;,�-- need to be approved by the City as part ' of a development's TOD master plan in accordance�e with the design criteria in the Northstar TOD TIF District Master Plan, as shown in Appendix B to this Chapter, T�—s�� a�� on public right of ways adjacent to the proposed development. Scored � concrete, colored concrete, ermeable �� u � r�^��, y �� ° � �� °�, p s � ��;�.��,�.��¢��b��ti. ,� ;.�; � and concrete pavers are sug eg; sted pavement o�tions for sidewalks. Paved connections, �'�� ••° ��' ~��-M••� ��a`'�, to building entrances, crosswalks, and adjacent bus stops must also be incorporated into any site design. A colorized pavement pattern connecting the sidewalk on each side of the driveway shall be incorporated into driveways, warning drivers of the sidewalk connection on each side of the driveway. Such connection shall be accessible in accordance with ADA standards. B. Lighting Street and pathwa��ighting types, styles, and colors shall be provided accordin tg o the �ecifications in Appendix B and coordinated with the overall design of City-installed lighting in the TOD District. Pedestrian-oriented lighting is required on all streets, trails, sidewalks, and public gathering places within the district. A lighting plan and fixture specification schedule shall be included in the documents submitted to the City for approval. Best mana�ementpractices for energy efficiencv in all aspects of a proiect's Master Plan is encouraged. C. Signs Changeable electronic signs will onl_y be allowed on free-standing signs accordin tg o the requirements in Chapter 214 of Citv Code and will not be allowed as wall si�in the TOD District. Door and window awnings are encouraged and will not count towards wall signage percentage allowed on a building face. Fridley City Code Section 205.33.11. D. Fencing, Walls. Bike Racks, Benches, and Waste Recevtacles Decorative fencing, railin�s, walls, bike racks, benches, and waste receptacle screenin� incorporated into landscape designs shall match features designated in Appendix B be-a� �-s��se�e��,-w�1a °*-,,� , �a ;-� *�� a;��* Tnr, �*roo.��--o or of similar design approved by the City. Public transit benches located in the Northstar TOD District sha11 also meet the TOD design criteria shown in Appendix B. E. Outdoor Dining Outdoor dining azeas may be incorporated into the front and side yard setbacks up to five feet from the property line, leaving€tve six feet for the sidewalk. The dining area shall be designed with safety protections that reasonably attempt to prevent vehicles from accidentally encroaching into the dining area. Store locations that serve alcohol must apply for a patio endorsement on their liquor license, but relaxation of screening requirements may be considered by the City in the TOD District. F. 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E. on May 20, 2015, at 7 : 00 p.m. for the purpose of: Consideration of a Text Amendment, TA #15-02, by the City of Fridley, for a TOD Zoning Overlay Text Amendment, where we can say: Public hearing to consider amending the text of the Northstar Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Zoning Overlay District to incorporate reference to the recently adopted Northstar TOD Master Plan and to allow freestanding, changeable, electronic signs . Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given an opportunity at the above stated time and place. Any questions related to this item may be referred to Julie Jones, Planning Manager, at 763-572-3599. Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 763-572-3500 no later than May 13, 2015 . The TDD number is 763-572-3534 . The proposed City Council meeting date for this item will be on June 8, 2015 . *This date is subject to change depending on the outcome of the Planning Commission meeting. Please confirm City Council date prior to attending the City Council meeting. DAVID KONDRICK CHAIR PLANNING COMMISSION Publish: Friday, May 8, 2015 � , �s ;_` :.: emoran um �w�-�� w:�� F�a�ey Flanning Divi�ion f��e DATE: May 14,2015 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Scott Hickok, Community Development Director Julie Jones, Planning Manager Kay Qualley,Environmental Planner SUBJECT: CP#15-01, Chapter 4 and 6 Minor Comprehensive Plan Amendment Background In 2013,the City Council approved an Active Transportation Plan to replace a 1977 Bicycle Plan as guidance for trail development in the City. Last December,the City Council approved a Master Plan for a portion of the Northstar Transit Oriented Development(TOD)Zoning District. Both plans significantly impact future planning in the City. Since inclusion of these plans in the City's cunent 2030 Comprehensive Plan could also prove critical in obtaining grant funds, staff has prepared a minor Comprehensive Plan Amendment that incorporates both plans into Fridley's 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Optimally, incorporation of these new plans would have required minor adjustments to the Economic/ Redevelopment and Transportation Chapters of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. However, staff determined that the development of the Northstar Train Station and significant redevelopment in the TOD Zoning District since 2009 needed to also be recognized for inclusion of these new plans to fit within the Chapters into which they were being incarporated. The attached marked text has the new proposed language underlined and the language to be removed crossed out. Staff is only attaching the portion of Chapter 4 and 6, where changes are proposed. Please reference your own personal copy of the Comprehensive Plan or view it on the City web site if you want to see the entire chapter proposed to be changed. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission hold a public hearing regarding this amendment so that a recommendation to the City Council for this minor Comprehensive Plan Amendment can be processed. While we have no current grant funding opportunities for multi-modal transportation improvements under consideration at this time, if one should materialize, it is unlikely staff would be able to complete a Comprehensive Plan Amendment before an application deadline. Staff wants to be prepared if funding opportunities arise that require an idea to be in the City's Comprehensive Plan. Chapter 4, Economic and Redevelopment Plan Page 37 Final Moore Lake Area The Moore Lake Shopping Center area posed another opportunity in the City for a walkable downtown. The only form of public transportation in this 90 acre area is limited bus service along Central Avenue, but recreational trails and sidewalks exist in the area leading to Moore Lake Park. The Moore Lake Shopping area needs improved landscaping along the medians and right of ways.The Only Deals site needs updating. It could be combined with the site of the former Shorewood restaurant on Moore Lake and redeveloped into a mixed use site with fine dining on the lower level and condominiums overlooking the lake and park above.The area on the west side of Highway 65 contains a vacant Sinclair gas station site, which is non-conforming in size, and has sat vacant for years. The bowling alley site needs updating. If the senior condominium projects, which received approvals for the corner of Mississippi and Central, do not receive financing and lose their effective status,the City should continue to pursue high density, senior housing for these corners due to the demand for this type of housing in Fridley. Northstar Transit Oriented Development While+'�°�~°� ��•�~a Umversit . . y �,., . _r _ _. a�`��Avenues between 53rd Avenue and �- Mississippi Street is currently i�� ^ � � � ' * solely designed for automobile traffic, it is one of the main�as ` ' ' public transit areas in the Citv�. The � �� `� �"��;,,,�_. �!� - _.._ , -.� ___ southbound bus stop at 57�'and � � �� ` x � .�., � � � := � - -� , ,,. � �F a , . University is the last stop before _� � � � . ;. the morning express route buses �� ` .� . � , rush downtown,making it� ' r.'} .J� ,:� a ug ick, 15-minute commute to _ �, �=� . . � ,�._ -�w.R�-_- ,, w � .. y� work in the central crty. Bus � ` �.: '� ;p - -y� -• stops are also heavil_y used at 61S` � �, �: �,,,a,�:.�.-�-�� =- . A - ?-�y �` ; � .. - .,.�:: and Mississippi Street on ��'��_-_ _ � -� ,�i �,- University Avenue. The . - - � '". �'- �` �.w ,w��=� ::-:.�. :- � � {� Northstar Commuter Rail Station ` is iust west of University Avenue ,,,.... " - �'��°"Y at 61 S`Avenue. � ' , . �...+:,,,, �;+o; oa„o ..��.,�a r,r.,;� c.,.00+�o�+.,.«The Hyde Park neighborhood, in the heart of this area contains�°,.��affordable rental and homeownership opportunities for the surrounding industrial workforce. ' , �,t�e..o,..,,.L .,,,.7 ,.:.70.. ,...t,,...;+;e.,, .;11 e ;�♦ .,,.1...*1. �;.70� .,Frl�o+��.L� T� �aa�*��~ 'Three of Fridley's largest employers have facilities within a mile of the�e�ese�Fridley � Northstar^�m-�••*°��' � Station�e. One of Fridley's major commercial intersections,University and I- 694, is also in this area. The��ee�s Fridlev Market site in this corner has��been_going throu�h extensive ��-�'��°a ��a ;°'�°;�R�^�°;a°r°a �r redevelopment by the rivate owner,�es�g providin�new retail opportunities and jobs for the area. In addition, a 25.5 acre, vacant, ��site at the corner of I-694 and East River Road has been master planned for mixed use development�s�e�g ' , . All of these components make this 355 acre area a great opportunity for transit oriented development (TOD). The Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority(HRA)also created � a redevelopment project along the east side of University Avenue between the Gateway East Townhomes Chapter 4, Economic and Redevelopment Plan Page 38 Final � (near 57t''Avenue) and 61 S`Avenue. The - �`� � - ��-`- HRA�.,� �,,,.,.o��,>>.,purchased�e�r� - � ,, � � several�commercial properties in � i: �_ � this area as they became vacant or � �� ,� available for sale and sold the cleared ' " ""�"" f*' - ;( � - � _ land to Trident Development to build :--��- :� � � �� %� ` �` ~- - 265 market rate apartment units in three �� " ` � � A` � � �� hases. �.� ,.�,,, o„�� ,.,. � �� 1- � - - - � 1. -�� "; i . ��' ,�" t - i ^��+ � _ � - - 't'�r •.�. ' ;��ki ��" �- -_'-� �vd ' . . .,,� ,..�." �;'. . � . .ire� ..--.--�- ..�=� .__ . . A;f'fi,..,lt C,.�l,o�o �:+o� �,....00�+l,o - i 0 o�a.,.;,.��,,,,,�o�ro n ,.o .,,.a;,,,...oao.,e�„�,.,or. ,.,..:,,.,� F...,,o ., o . A series of housing forums conducted with the surrounding neighborhood found that market rate apartments were acceptable in this area and the developer's market stud�pported the need for this type of housin�in the communitv. Bein�close to transit is expected to make these units attractive to professionals workin�downtown. Islands of Peace Park On the west side of the BNSF railroad tracks,between the river and the Northstar Station Park and Ride location, lies a large multi-family housing area with buildings built in the 1960's (see notation on Future Land Use map on p. 24). This area has often been considered for redevelopment by the Fridley HRA and City Council. The IIRA did purchase a parcel of land at 6000 East River Road when it became vacant, anticipating the possibility of a larger redevelopment project in this area if more property became available for purchase. During their study, City officials have discussed the need to redesign and improve access to Islands of Peace Park. Currently, the national MRT bike trail leading to the park is hidden behind apartment garages and within the Stevenson Elementary School land,making it problematic�e �'e and uninviting to the general public unfamiliar with the area. With this pedestrian/bike trail being a key alternative transportation connection between the park and�e the Northstar Commuter Rail Station, there is renewed interest in pursuing options to make entrance to this park more accessible��e. The City owns two parcels of land that contain the Islands of Peace Park buildings and parking lot, however,the City has a joint powers�se agreement with the County to maintain the park. Anoka County Parks also has a lease agreement with a non-profit agency to use the park building.The City- owned parcels are also part of the regional Anoka County Riverfront-Islands of Peace Regional Park. In addition,the Mississipui River is a national park in this area, and the Northstar TOD area is in the center of one of the National Park Service's alternative transportation nodes, where thev are workin t�o provide public,non-motorized access to the River. In 2012,the Citv of Fridlev received a Metropolitan Council LCDA TOD Pre-Development grant to master plan the Northstar TOD area in Fridlev. Since the LCDA funds could not be used forpark plannin ,tg he citv partnered with Anoka Countv Parks to finance and first develop a rough plan to show how the park could be reconfi�ured and redesi�ned to support redeveloped multi-familv housin i� n the area and connect the single-family residential area north of Stevenson Elementarv to Islands of Peace Park. The subsequent preliminary_,nlan is shown here in Fi�ure 4.25. Chapter 4, Economic and Redevelopment Plan Page 39 Final Figure 4.25 � t�t . a. a._.. , �,.-� f t'.M" " :r1 �� »-. � ; '�, ...,�;� » � ��°,�,� �� y � • �; i�r�c�c�En:Exan_ ]e€� � � ` xk.s�,�> ��;� �,+� I�et�Eleme�ts: � � Y�v zt P'�7- `4� 1� -, . 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Chapter 4, Economic and Redevelopment Plan Page 40 Final After eg tting City Council I��A and Metropolitan Council approval on the�ark plan the City proceeded with a public en�a�ement process to master plan the part of the Northstar TOD Zonine District that was eligible to be included in a future transit tax increment financin�district which the City of Fridlev has special legislative approval to create The resulting Northstar Master Plan was approved bv the Fridlev Citv Council on December 8 2014 The Illustrative Development Plan from the adopted Northstar TOD TIF District Master Plan is shown in Figure 4 26 The full Ulan is available for viewing on the Citv of Fridley web site at www.fridl�mn.� , st�ie� � Chapter 4, Economic and Redevelopment Plan Page 41 Final Figure 4.26 IL,L.USTaA►TIY� MASTER PLAN � �•�-�._ • °i- : z•=x-,: _ - - < � � t ^� � . � ' � �� :�Y�,s� � , � � ; �, .k � { - i i�+✓$T`'.�'�— ' ■�� h r:`,:'_r t�"l'�F�, r a''�i 'l` r �' �3 �!�.' � � . �;�,�i � F- " � � •�� .. t.� ,� �, t�e q � . :` z �.@'`Si� . . �-+ :�� . ��s��s ,df.'4'. i .r�. : t . . . ��. 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'�' � _ 5lGNALI�D IKiERiEtT[ON � . . 4irr.�� -y 'f' � . , � .+ �.. e• " _ �.� F �•� ��`"'��`+�••r*�*�•■'�"'•'� Q PROPOiED SFGNAI�D WTFRiECT�ON �'f �� _ ,. . 7 + ":t R � � � �y�.,x_.� : _�- � ,;.� . � REQEYELOPMENT POTENTIAL Estimated Housing Devebpment projected Uffice Development a E,250- 1,400 total uniu WITHC�T � 3U6,OQ0 sq.�t. �opment of Georg+etown's southern Project,ed L�ght tndeistrial Developmerrt buiEdings;nek�+nwth of b50-800 units i 134.000 sq.ft. a 1,550- 1,750 total units WITH redevelapment of Pr+ojected Retai! Developmerrt all of Georgetown's buildmgs;net g�rnnrth of 950 a I 5.000-20.Q00 s�.ft. - I,f 50 im6ts FR1DLElf NClR`THSTAR �;�� Q��F C��R��T t�A�'11ER p{}+�R� Ms�:�� .., Chapter 6, Transportation Page 75 Final The Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail The BNSF lines running through Fridley�---�+*�are also used for commuter rail service. The Northstar�=passenger rail ser�-ice platfonn and stop in Fridley is located at 615t A�-e. and 6151 Way. The Fridley station is accessible from both east and west of the BNSF lines, (East River Road and Main St.)with a tunnel beneath the tracks available for bicycle and pedestrian access. �}i , „i... . ` ,i,. , r�nrc�: , ,.i.� „ �, c-.;�.i„ , Commuter trains��c}run weekdays into the City during the morning rush hours into downtown Minneapolis or north on the route to Big Lake. Northstar trains�#depart from downtown in the evening rush hours heading northward through the City of Fridley and south from the terminus toward downtown Minneapolis during that time. T'�°�°. �" „',,. "� � `'.�.-:.,� '',�. .,�' ° �', �,�.��c �'��,;.�.,°' Service is available on Saturday and Sundays,with occasional special trains for sporting events=. ��,.�~�' :��r� ;�.�. ."�. �i be provided. _ . y ��:r r�� , .i,.a;.,` ,- , r..,,.,, ,i,. r;,.. „r r�.-;aio. �,.,, . .,a;,,a .i,:,. .. Schedules for the NorthStar train are updated frequently and may be�found at: http:i/www.metrotransit.org/route!888 The Northstar commuter train covers�a 40-mile transportation corridor,which runs a�,�a=F�-��-from downtown Minneapolis to the Big Lake area. The commuter rail��-stops in six cities: Big Lake,Elk River,Ramsey;Anoka, Coon Rapids,Fridley and Minneapolis. With the exception of the downtown Minneapolis station,all of the stations+�-have park and ride 'c�Cl ities.=��,.,,,,-.7:.,�,,,, n,�T�� r>n�r ,�„_�m;,;,=ci��r_.-.,:� ��.-..:,.� ,,. ,,.,r�,,,,,,,J ��ti.�,.:., :.� � .,i,. 7nn�� Fridley's east and west side park and rides are large surface lots. Figure 6.4 Northstar Corridor Route Northstar �ine (Route 888) Cl�tk 5�3tNn�dme vn maF ic*oetaJs i,:� .� �� .. � � Nonhatw.tMion . =NMhaW lin�.�.��... . r Big Lake �rnErwo�w u�e��..,,.. ' � �MfTROGr�enlina'.c-. � — Elk River � vuk a e�e. � co�n«eny en�ees � �"`_`3 e �ra Ramsey � Anoka ,�u Coon RapidsJ � °Riverdale YO Dowlnown Minneapeln TrgN. — ' Fwb "' � Fridley �_ � ':} � :� �t � ' ... .. Wrjhou�e y YMnnpin A• 51�tfen� Target F.ie�d �Source: --- http://www.northstartrain.org/station_spotli ght.html Chapter 6, Transportation Page 76 Final �� Legend Co�ridor � s:°��.,�� Route — �°""""�'� — . ,.,. . _ �1�1u Sucbn a uyowr qdlhy - [9i RM.Sw.bn 1,MWneenance f,ccrty w..,.�;..++1�EV� .+I'N'��r��,.....�...r .*i., MOIi1 StN�011 �,Mw�b�w�M�.. ... �.. �. . _ - ��^�(RM�N+Ft)Sut10w --- �t..�s.'. «�'^0. .,,,,.�. _.. . «,,,p f�f�,Stlti011 .•„+..rWR..+� *. Ma±wur � Co-+e+„w qr.��' ' �� Mikw�Npdi� : �r44� '��#� Dorsto�rn Stasbn � ` 1 ,.�,.x,... ��s a r y',�� ♦ " '�`tf ; # ,� `, ,f�� , �...,,r.-.. ��.rt'tx ,a...,,' �,°''",,,'��j'jf, � w*r u � �. u�ss':�c�.«,w.,y� �`'n �� , � w o.cw..r,R+.c ,,, � lJ�� bP�L+9+lL��4��E0t �'I ->,+��r i e-.___�4+++�.+ti frt+�-i_-,-rrr-.irlf�r-/-+r'�+rf��Y-++C-+++r+r-lra-l-rrHr � ._ 'M 'll� �. �' ,� a �.�f:�-.�Jt�:l:fll�_ � Mi � "•Avr f�•-�w.d"v i h�11 rr � .'..�r�--S��r.v+ ry � 'M):-l:'��.!�Y115 �� p ' x� r = ,� � � , ' _I'_ . � 3 s r�•'�+y �� (� n • ' . �� -YC��i� .i( C 1 ..t NT' �' �, . ... ... • -.�� ^ �,N� � ;. � ,..,. � ; � . - � �, : �rn�.�rnctn�tranut.c�p�nwd�s� ..-�r• � ��..��. �r�rx.CaahThelirA.csm jFloitc 8!'j . - �, ., .._....,,.,_..... � � Chapter 6, Transportation Page 77 Final _ . The Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail has = �'�r intermodal connections to other transit services,such as light rail, busing,bike trails(like the nearby Mississippi Riti er Trail�or car pooling,within the rail conidor and to future transit comdors in the metropolitan area. The commuter rail service�� " ��"� �erves as another means for residents to travel� to downtown Minneapolis, - :, and also�allows commuters who live in outlying suburbs to commute to their workplaces in Fridley. The Fridley Northstar rail stop is located within Fridley's Transit-Oriented Development district.Fr�r��a��;p4e. "'��'�•-�� '��. "�� „�.-,,.,a., r.i„a ,, i,...,,.-,.r�.,.....,,.., :.�. ��,� �.rr�n n �;,.-�i,;� ,.,..., „r��...,;,,,, �...�,.a ,,.. ,�,,, i,.,.,.�:,,,. �� c.-;ai,...�,. ....,�:,.., .,:.�:., a��:,...,,,�a f,.�.�i,.,..,...a,. „r�i� n,,,,,,,,,,,,,,a <.i� � ..r.,.....,a i....�,.�. :.. i.,,,. �nno Aviation The Metropolitan Land Planning Act requires local governments to include policies for land use encompassing and surrounding airports within the seven county metropolitan area. The Aviation Policy Plan, an element of the Metropolitan Development Guide,establishes policy for local communities to incorporate into local compressive plans.At the regional level,these policies are intended to: ➢ Resolve airport/community land-use compatibility issues around all airports in the regional system. ➢ Promote economic renewal and competitiveness of the region in the international market. The City is not within the influence azea of any metro system airport;however it is within the region's general airspace that needs to be protected from potential obstructions to air navigation. The Aviation Chapter of the Metropolitan Development Guide(MDG) includes policies on protection of the region's airspace. These policies support the need to include both Federal and State safety standards,which must be a major consideration in the planning,design,maintenance and operation of air transportation facilities and services. The City will apply the following policy in order to protect the region's general air space: y Ensure its local codes and ordinances are consistent with state laws that regulate height of structures that may obstruct general airspace. The current statutory language is found within Minnesota State Statutes 360 and Aeronautics Rules and Regulations 8800.1200 ('riteria for Determining Air Na>>igation Obstructions. Chapter 6, Transportation Page 78 Final : Notify the State Commissioner of Transportation 30 days in advance of any proposal involving the construction or alteration that would exceed a height of 200 feet abot-e ground level, or any construction or alteration of greater height than an imaginary surface extending upward and out�t•ard at a slope of 100:1 from the nearest point of the nearest runway of a public airport. The City has one heliport located at Unity Hospital, 500 Osborne Road. The landing pad is on the north side of the building. 6.3 Public Transit Facilities and Services Public transit provides the community with an alternative means of travel to automobile or pedestrian travel. Transit services in the City of Fridley include local and regional bus services. The primary provider of transit services is the Metropolitan Council through its Metro Transit division. Fridley is within Market Area II. Metro Transit provides both express and non-express bus services to Fridley and the metropolitan region. Metro Transit is funded by regional taxes le�ied on cities that fall��-ithin the Transit Taxing District,which the City of Fridle� i� entircl� ��ithi�l �., I.., l`.,.,,,�.,T,-,,...-.� „I�,. ..v . :,]„ 1�„�- � . ;� � ��;� .. „ � ., �..,, �„�� ,,,.,,,�� _ _ . Metro Mobility � af., �� ,�� a �i ., n.,,,t,., r,,,..,,.J, �r.-„�oi. `„�.. �} �, � ..,,,.,, .- , provides paratransit services to those of the ; ' `;�_� T� r�` public that are unable to use the fixed route � A"7�( system as required by the 1990 Americans witl� � � ��'�� „ Disabilities Act(ADA). µ� 6 _ Agencies � r- � -�-.r....; -- - . Anoka County Transit has established limited fixed routes, which generally connect major transit hubs -` -a ` with major trip generators such as County facilities, major employers. educational institutions and retail hubs. Routes 805 and 831 serve the City of Fridley through the Northtown Shopping Center and are scheduled to provide timed transfers to Metro Transit bus routes. Anoka County Traveler has three types of services for Fi-idle� ; �,,. residents,and is funded by the Metropolitan Council. ,' � � Their City Bus program has one fixed route through Fridley, Rt. �-- 801,which originates at the Brookl�yn Center Transit Center and � i_,.-- stops at University Avenue and 53r before continuing through ,. Columbia Heights,New Brighton and culminating at Rosedale ------ --____. Transit in Roseville. It runs through Fridley only during rush hours in the a.m. and p.m. � Transit Link is a public dial-a-ride transportation that operates where regular fixed route transit is unavailable or distant. Transit Link eligible to anyone who is more than a '/<to a '/z mile away from appropriate bus service(summer and winter distances vary). Those who use Transit Link are picked up at home and dropped to the nearest transit center which fulfills the direction of service needed. The third Anoka County Traveler program is Metro Mobility,a-public dial-a-ride transportation for certified riders who are unable to use fixed-route transit due to a health condition or disability Both the Transit Link bus and the Metro Mobility bus are accessible buses. °r�� '-°� ��~�•�� Chapter 6,Transportation Page 79 Final Metro Transit Senices Options for market Area II include regular-route locals,all-day express, small�ehicle circulators, special needs paratransit(ADA, seniors),and ridesharing. Metro Transit provides bus service to Fridley through several routes and the use of Park and Ride lots. The following are the major bus sen-ice routes serving Fridley(see Figure 6.S): r Route l O loops through the City of Fridley traveling northbound on TH 65 then to Old Central Avenue through Northtown shopping center and returning southbound on University Avenue. Route 10 runs continually throughout the day providing hourly transit services to downtown Minneapolis. i Route 25 provides sen�ices to Fridley through adjacent communities of New Brighton and Spring Lake Park. This route also eventually connects with downtown Minneapolis and Northtown Shopping Center. This route runs throughout the day with a focus on peak periods. � Route 824 is a limited stop express route that runs on weekdays only from the Northtown Transit Station to downtown Minneapolis along University Avenue through Fridley at 30 minute inter�•als dwing rush hour. It services Unity Hospital in Fridley as one of its stops. > Route 59a�?�+follows TH 65 southbound in the moming peak period carrying commuters into downtown Minneapolis and returning during the evening peak period. Services are provided to the park and ride lot at St. Phillips Church north of Moore Lake. This route only runs during peak periods. :> Route 852 follows East River Road through Fridley serving Anoka County and downtown Minneapolis Monday-Saturday. This route primarily is a northbound route originating in downtown Minrieapolis in the moming and acting as a reverse commute to Fridley. Fridley residents can utilize this route to travel to suburban destinations north of Fridley. Once this route gets to Anoka, it returns to downtown Minneapolis hourly as an express route. Route 852 also operates on holidays and weekends. It only stops at major park-n-ride lots and does not stop in Fridley south of I-694. � Route 854 has stops on University Ave. and goes t�'��"�.. � ' ^, ��'�'�� .��' '� downtown Minneapolis , via l-694 and I-94 express during a.m. and runs the same route in reverse order during p.m.peak periods. Primary users of Route 854 are commuters destined to Minneapolis Central Business District. Route 854 connects to Northtown Shopping Center and to destinations further north in Blaine and Coon Rapids. Figure 6..5 shows the Existing Transit Services and Facilities in Fridley. Existing park and ride lots are located at St. Phillips Church, TH CS at West Moore Lake Drive,20 parking spaces reserved by Metro Transit.��t-�-��i.-F=l��. T�—�-.-:-��"-��e-?:�:. ��--.�:;n;,�-��...,�., ..a �., „�,,,.,. ��t. Unauthorized hide nnd ride lots are located at some religious institutions or commercial shopping centers close to major bus lines. Other park and ride sites outside the city limits,but serving Fridley residents, are Foley Boulevard Park and Ride and Northtown Transit Hub. P��=t+rr++�e-�ark and ride sites are located on both the east and west sides��at the Fridley Northstar Station. The revised Transportation Polic��Plan adopted by the Metropolitan Council in 2004 envisions significant improvements in the bus system. Improveinents are to aid their goal to increase transit ridership SO percent by 2020 and double it by 2030. Improvements could include new express bus routes, arterial corridor enhancements, suburb-to-suburb service, transit stations,park and ride lots,and other Chapter 6, Transportation Page 80 Final features. Metropolitan Council's plans for transit support facilities sho«�plans for future bus shoulder lanes on both sides of Highway 65 through Fridley like those which already exist on University A�-enue. While the City of Fridley would welcome added bus service to the community, we see a more pressin� need of enhancing the transit stops we have in place for existing service. Metro Transit provides bus shelters and benches along major bus routes such as TH 65,University Avenue and East River Road(See Figure 6.6). Many bus stops,however, lack a bench or a raised paved separation from traffic areas. Some bus stops require a rider to stand in the street or ditch while they wait for a bus. Other bus stops have no paved access leading to them,requiring riders to hike through high��-a�� ditches and snow banks to access the stop. Pedestrian proximity to traffic is problematic. Private Transit The private sector also pro��ides a limited amount of transit ser�-ices,priinarily through taxi and bus%�an charter companies. The operation and capital expenditures of these local transit services are generally small,producing a minimal impact on citywide transportation patterns. 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MarcR 20,2009 I : s � .... . .. .._. . .. .__..,.�,,,,,.,, � . ,. � �l2� . � /7G 10 � L E G E N D E Bus Routes 10 � 829 .+�� — 25 --- 852 -- 801 -�- 854 — 824 Q Park and Rde(future} ; Q Park and Ride � Northstar Carridor _ � Northstar Fndley Station(future) Gty of Frblev l ��. 6431 Unrversit}Rre NE /i CiN Limits k�ley,Minneso�a SS13?-a303 L_Y..____- - � Park �hone�.(7b3)572�359� Vµater Feature Faz-;753)5?i-12S? .Sorore: Metro Transi�.July 2007.Metro Transit. Note: 829 was changed to Route 59 by 2015. Chapter 6, Transportation Page 82 Final Figure 6.6 Existing Bus Stop Facilities ; _ -� - Clt�/ Of `------ - �� : - -r=�..J� ; � Frid ley � � : '� .;�� C�; 2030 Comprehensive Plan � � . 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G!v of Fndles, � " � � W31 Un�veivty Ave PoE j G�� —°� City Llmits Fndley,Mmnesota SY132-43p3 � " � ' � Water Feature Phone'(763)572-3590 � � � Fax:(763)5714287 � �._"�"_"J ... . ... .... .. ... . . . .. .. t� Chapter 6, Transportation Page 83 Final 6.4 Transportation Bicycling, Recreational Trails, and Pedestrian Walkways Tiansportation Bicycling Bicycling and mass transit are both antidotes to the congestion and pollution caused by automobile use. However, for many tra��elers,neither form of transport alone can compete with the auto's combination of range, flexibility and convenience.However,if bikes and transit work as a team,they make a fonnidable alternative to the car _ : "��"'�� -��' � � ;cheaper, • �'••��,� �a �ften faster;�# without the automobile's environmental damage. Bicycling and walking are��the least expensive,+��#healthiest�fonns of transportation. �e-�. Many people who take transit walk or bicycle to their transit stop. Yet,just like the rest of Americans,only about 9 percent of all of our trips in the Twin Cities metro area are completed by foot or bicycle. Ninety percent of trips by children today are made as a passenger in a car. This low level of walking and biking affects children's health, independence and ability to learn walking,-a�bicycling and orienteering skills, as reported by Transit for Li�able Community(TLC)of Minnesota, among other sources of data. We could easily bicycle or walk more: half the trips we take are less than three miles,40 percent are less than two miles,and 28 percent are less than one mile—yet 75 percent of trips less than one mile are made by car. With the�ariability�e�se-of gasoline prices,the need for fitness,and the climate chang� +��discussion,many are beginning to see bicycling as a viable means of transportation.Within the metropolitan area, support is growing for cyclists to have safer and faster routes. Almost all metropolitan buses have bike racks and several Minnesota cities are accessing federal funds for improving and expanding bikeways. Bicycie Transportation Definitions Bike Lane-A portion of a street reserved for use by bikes,usually separated from general purpose lanes by a stripe of paint and signage.Fridley's first bike lane is located on Main St. between the NorthStar Commuter Rail stop at 6151 Ave. and 57`h Ave. near a majar commercial node. Bike Path-Path segregated from motorized traffic for the use of bikes,sometimes shared with pedestrians. Bike Route-Any combination of signed Bike Paths,Bikeways,Bike Lanes,Greenways and other streets which provide cyclists with a preferred��e route �•�;�between destinations. Bikeway-A street specially treated to provide a bicycle-friendly environment. Overview of Transportation Bicycling in Fridley In Fridley,there are two main types of bicycling usage: Recreation and Transportation. The focus of this section is Transportation Bicycling. A typical transportation cyclist could be commuting antiJor running errands. Transportation cyclists have two main concerns when choosing a route: safety and speed. These factors are used to evaluate any particular route's suitability to transportation cycling,whether it is a street, highway, or even dedicated bicycling path. Chapter 6, Transportation Page 84 Final Safety Cyclists are very concerned about their own personal safety --in an accident involving an autoinobile and a bicycle,the cyclist is more likely to suffer greater harm. Cyclists may choose routes that are safer than other possible routes that are quicker to get to the same destination. They consider the volume of traffic,widths of shoulders, widths of driving lanes, and speed of traffic and whether or not there are special facilities on or near a roadway suited to bicycles. Travel Speed Travel by bicycle takes longer than driving a vehicle, as bicycle speed is usually limited to the strength of the rider. Terrain,roughness of pavement, directness of a bike route,weather and the� number of stops,also affect the trip speed. Fridley Active Transportation6t��sti�Plan The City's approach is noi to make cars stop using roads,or diminish the importance of automobiles in our community,but is rather to acknowledge that cyclists and pedestrians also have needs for their transportation choice for access to schools,jobs and essential goods and services. The Active Transportation��-P�lan is consistent with the desire to make Fridley an accessible community for all; , � . includinge the goal to-promote and increase cycling and walking as�energy-efficient,non-polluting and healthful transportation alternatives-.The overall aim of the city's Active Transportatione= .,� �Plan is to improve bike route suitability for transportation cyclists, identify gaps in key bike and pedestrian routes and increase signage dedicated to bicyclists and pedstrians and stress safety throughout. The goal is to aid movement throughout the city without an automobile, and provide safe crossing of east/west arterial routes for pedestrians and bicyclists. The plan may be found in its entirety on the City of Fridleywebsite: http:�'��.ci.I�ridlc��.mn.us�o�hcr'f�idlc��-s-acti��c-transportation-plan .� �The plan itself was part of a State Health Improvement Program(SHIP)grant with the focus of building healthy communities through increasing the ability of residents to move about the city safely when on foot or on a bike—in a non-auto transportation mode.e-�+�rit}. The impetus from Safe Routes to School research and surveys,the Twin Cities' Transit for Livable Communities,anticipation of re-development inside transit corridors and an increasing amount of research about the value of increased exercise on community health all had a role in prompting the development of the Active Transportation Plan,too. The planning process included coordination with regional Planning,Metro Transit, Anoka County Transportation and the Fridley Schools Transportation Department. During the Plan's development,the Active Transportation Committee�t,��evaluateds the existing bike paths,lanes,and the road system for bicycling suitability. This�identified�-�+e�t� �� •�� °�•��•� ��feasible cycling routes in the�-city and began the process of prioritizing�4gaps and shortfalls within the cycling transportation system. The best ways between schools,parks, shopping districts, and jobs were sought. Bike and Pedestrian counts at key intersections, in accordance with MnDOT procedures,were conducted to detennine which crossing locations were most heavily used. This information along with statistical research from the U.S. Census about the locations of potential users of transit,bicycle and pedestrian facilities was inserted into a Bike/Walk Study(accepted by the Fridley City Council in 2011).The Bike/Walk Study;�'=,....,., �. - � ,.��",,:,. �'�,,.,.. r.,,.,�.,,.,�..�„ ,��,,., '�� ..,�.' directly informed the Active Transportation Plan(approved by Council in 2012). Based on this plan,the City will progressively implement . _ . . , _ . . � . ��. as funding sources are identified),bike route re-alignments,gap Chapter 6,Transportation Page 85 Final removals in maior bike and pedestrian routes,the creation of additional bike lanes and new bike route signage,which will be put in place. In some cases, road diets(lane reductions on streets)may be part of how this will be achieved,where ample roadways exist. , ..F..,,.1 C,.a,. ,.I,.,. .,a,,.. . � _ • � _ reating a transportation cycling system is not expected to require major construction, such as repaving or widening streets. Creating a bikeway system in Fridley will��-require some additional roadway striping, designated signage,road diets(in some locations)and awareness programs. One significant capital investment, increasing the safety of the crossing of Main Street over(94 for those on foot or on a bike,will be accomplished with funding obtained for a bicyle/pedestrian bridge slated for construction in 2016. ��a�a '��•��-�°� -��-� ' r.,�+.>,,.,a � ooa ��e'.—e•- .. 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The City's invol�ement in the State Health Improvement Program put an emphasis on enabling City residents to get their recommended level of exercise while going about normal daily activities(going to school,shopping,visiting civic buildings, etc.) Since safety concerns often prohibit people from walking and biking, it is important for the City to correct baniers to safe, non-motorized transportation when feasible. The Active Transportation Plan provides a starting point for a new direction for greater inclusivity of people traveling throuehout our community without a car. It provides clear direction for winter snow clearance for trails and bus stops,as soon as may be practicable,as illustrated in the maps below. 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The designated bicycling routes are most often found along collector and B Minor Arterial roadways such as Main Street or 7`�Street.Off-road-4t�eet-bicycling trails are located along stretches of TH 47, TH 65, East River Road and Central Avenue.The multi-purpose trails are primarily found along the Mississippi River and the Rice Creek West Regional Trail Corridor. Figure 6.8 reflects the existing sidewalk and trail system in Fridley and recommended bike routes for the Active Transportation Plan of 2012. The first dedicated bike lane is installed along Main Street from the Northstar Rail location on the west side south to 57`h Ave. Chapter 6, Transportation Page 90 Final Figure 6.8 Acrive Transportation Map �,., ., , e��n ._. � .1, r�. � --=� ,,. � - -- -- --- _ �. - � ��. 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Fn�ey,Minrewta 55432-4303 � PYione�(763j 572-356b I Chapter 6, Transportation Page 92 Final In 2008,the City built �an 8' wide bike trail along 85`''A��enue at a cost of approximately$1.15 million dollars. The trail�connects to the existing bike trail network alon� Highway 47 and traverse westerly along the south side of 85`�Avenue. The trail will terminate at the railroad tracks,which is also the Coon Rapids city limits. The length of the trail is 0.81 miles. Figure 6.9 8S`h Avenue Trail (Fridle�� portion completed by 2015) 1'rupuscd Bikr i.anc 85th Ave NE . _. - "�--�-, ___. —..._.._ ... � .... . .. - �� 1 ��'. ` �Slumberla�d' � � �� ' � �W�3ervice'p �1 ��' I � �� , \`'� Springbrook I wai nnart � o > `, Nature ISpringbrook ' a '� C@tlt@f Apartments� i `C ! 4 \ ' ',,c � I �,, � ___,�f, �� ,!� � � � _�z� �_ :-�.-�B3rdAveNE_� ,_� --- ---�v°i.-- ,. T� ��\ 1�, . '.. r 3 4---- The trail w�as constructed�k�e-mostly�-on Springbrook Nature Center property and provides excellent. ��'�°„r��°�� ':•� ��"� �r '��'�° ��' trail connections to the interior��ae{�-Nature Center trail system. The City�received funding through a Federal enhancements grant. �� - �� In Fridley,trails are owned and maintained by either Anoka County or the City of Fridley. The County maintains park land along Rice Creek and within that area maintains the Rice Creek Regional Trail which extends from the Mississippi River into and beyond New Brighton. The County also maintains various segments of trails along the Mississippi River as�vell. The City frequently considers locations for trail additions. These locations are based on making logical connections between pedestrian/bicycling destinations such as schools,parks, commercial nodes-or major employment centers to the city°�~��mand the regional trail systems thus providing alternatives to driving. _ . - - � � _ . ��•""�•�'��a ~'��~�~�� '�• �'. Additional information on recreational trails can be found in the Parks, Trails and Open Space section of this plan. Land Use and Transportation Fridley's transportation system should be used as an element of linkage rather than serving as a bamer. Roads, sidewalks,trails and mass transit should be used in creative and attractive ways to provide safe, convenient connections between neighborhoods throughout the community as well as providing connections to other local and regional points of interest. Chapter 6, Transportation Page 93 Final 6.5 Traffic Analysis Zones The Metropolitan Council provides communities with projections for Population,Household and Employment by Traffic Analysis Zones(TAZ). TAZs are geographic areas that help planners understand development impacts on the regional roadway by determining how many trips may be generated from a particular zone. Traffic volumes in Fridley are expected to have minimal changes. Traffic pattems will be impacted by changes in land use and redevelopment. It should be noted that the population and employment are projected to reinain stable. The following tables and figure illustrate Fridley's population,household and employment projections by TAZ(see Table 6.2 and Figure 6.10). Chapter 6, Transportation Page 94 Final Table 6.2 Traffic Analvsis Tables TAZ Po ulation TAZ Households 2000 2010 2020 2030 2000 2010 2020 2030 114 0 0 0 0 114 0 0 0 0 2115 6 6 6 6 2115 2 2 2 2 2116 43 42 42 43 2116 17 17 18 18 2117 843 829 826 845 2117 338 346 355 367 2118 1318 1296 1292 1321 2118 549 562 577 596 2119 486 478 476 487 2119 189 194 199 205 2120 326 321 319 327 2120 125 128 131 136 2121 1329 1307 1302 1332 2121 554 567 582 602 2122 44 43 43 44 2122 18 18 19 20 2123 23 23 23 23 2123 9 9 9 10 2124 19 19 19 19 2124 7 7 7 8 2125 0 0 0 0 2125 0 0 0 0 2126 529 521 518 530 2126 200 204 210 217 2127 1452 1428 1423 1455 2127 501 513 526 544 2128 798 785 782 800 2128 311 318 327 338 2129 168 165 165 168 2129 84 86 88 91 2130 574 565 563 575 2130 221 226 232 240 2131 650 639 637 651 2131 223 228 234 242 2132 246 242 241 246 2132 129 132 136 140 2133 684 673 670 685 2133 191 196 201 207 2134 0 0 0 0 2134 0 0 0 0 2135 0 0 0 0 2135 0 0 0 0 2136 135 133 132 135 2136 50 51 53 54 2137 75 74 74 75 2137 25 26 26 27 2138 0 0 0 0 2138 0 0 0 0 2139 502 494 492 503 2139 206 211 216 224 2140 536 527 525 537 2140 192 197 202 208 2141 752 740 737 753 2141 302 309 317 328 2142 842 828 825 844 2142 324 332 340 352 2143 1858 1828 1821 1862 2143 932 954 979 1012 2144 462 454 453 463 2144 174 178 183 189 2145 0 0 0 0 2145 0 0 0 0 2146 0 0 0 0 2146 0 0 0 0 2147 0 0 0 0 2147 0 0 0 0 2148 0 0 0 0 2148 0 0 0 0 2149 825 812 809 827 2149 338 346 355 367 2150 837 823 820 839 2150 350 358 368 380 2151 280 275 274 281 2151 115 118 121 125 2167 626 616 614 627 2167 346 354 364 376 2168 836 822 819 838 2168 343 351 360 372 2169 630 620 617 631 2169 253 259 266 275 2170 906 891 888 908 2170 368 377 387 400 2171 267 263 262 268 2171 110 113 116 119 2172 1123 1105 1101 1125 2172 454 465 477 493 2173 1403 1380 1375 1406 2173 756 774 794 821 2174 1429 1406 1400 1432 2174 516 528 542 560 2175 0 0 0 0 2175 0 0 0 0 2176 1605 1579 1573 1608 2176 739 757 776 802 2177 498 490 488 499 2177 215 220 226 233 2180 234 230 229 234 2180 98 100 103 106 2181 878 864 860 880 2181 301 308 316 327 2184 328 323 321 329 2184 136 139 143 148 2185 43 42 42 43 2185 17 17 18 1$ TOTAL 27448 27000 26900 27500 TOTAL 11327 11600 11900 12300 So:irce: US('ensus Bro�ear�,Metropolitan Corrncil Chapter 6, Transportation Page 95 Final TAZ Total Em Io ent TAZ Retail Em lo ent 2004 2010 2020 2030 2000 2010 2020 2030 114 1632 1312 1392 1424 114 0 0 0 0 2115 1216 977 1037 1061 2115 0 0 0 0 2116 892 717 761 778 2116 209 168 178 182 2117 354 285 302 309 2117 34 27 29 30 2118 38 31 32 33 2118 3 2 3 3 2119 19 15 16 17 2119 0 0 0 0 2�20 9 7 8 8 2120 0 0 0 0 2121 91 73 78 79 2121 5 4 4 4 2122 1102 886 940 962 2122 28 23 24 24 2123 496 399 423 433 2123 10 S g g 2124 0 0 0 0 2124 0 0 0 0 2125 545 438 465 476 2125 52 42 44 45 2126 1672 1344 1426 1459 2126 11 9 9 10 2127 234 188 200 204 2127 0 0 0 0 2128 326 262 278 284 2128 92 74 78 80 2129 655 526 559 572 2129 213 171 182 186 2130 32 26 27 28 2130 10 8 g g 2131 31 25 26 27 2131 0 0 0 0 2132 5104 4102 4354 4454 2132 12 10 10 10 2133 4 3 3 3 2133 0 0 0 0 2134 1559 1253 1330 1360 2134 12 10 10 10 2135 133 107 113 116 2135 7 6 6 6 2136 156 125 133 136 2136 5 4 4 4 2137 66 53 56 58 2137 0 0 0 0 2138 837 673 714 730 2138 5 4 4 4 2139 164 132 140 143 2139 0 0 0 0 2140 33 27 28 29 2140 6 5 5 5 2141 205 165 175 179 2141 39 31 33 34 2142 26 21 22 23 2142 5 4 4 4 2143 153 123 131 134 2143 0 0 0 0 2144 137 110 117 120 2144 6 5 5 5 2145 1326 1066 1131 1157 2145 255 205 218 223 2146 162 130 138 141 2146 0 0 0 0 2147 84 68 72 73 2147 0 0 0 0 2148 5754 4625 4908 5021 2148 4864 3909 4149 4245 2149 876 704 747 764 2149 0 0 0 0 2150 113 91 96 99 2150 0 0 0 0 2151 245 197 209 214 2151 44 35 38 38 2167 505 406 431 441 2167 9 7 8 g 2168 64 51 55 56 2168 43 35 37 38 2169 446 358 380 389 2169 0 0 0 0 2170 91 73 78 79 2170 4 3 3 3 2171 431 346 368 376 2171 47 38 40 41 2172 194 156 165 169 2172 1 1 1 1 2173 36 29 31 31 2173 0 0 0 0 2174 94 76 80 82 2174 0 0 0 0 2175 1079 867 920 942 2175 40 32 34 35 2176 44 35 38 38 2176 1 1 1 1 2177 37 30 32 32 2177 11 9 9 10 2180 609 489 519 531 2180 185 149 158 161 2181 188 151 160 164 2181 126 101 107 110 2184 0 0 0 0 2184 0 0 0 0 2185 183 147 156 160 2185 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 30482 24500 26000 26600 TOTAL 6382 5130 5444 5569 .Source: US C'enstrs Bureatt, Metropolilnn (,ora�ci! 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Map Date�, Apnl 5,2W7 i:b . _ . � � ' i _ '�� 2�as 2m z�so = ;-1 J i � i---------------� s�e� �� I J � L_'_"_"'_"_'___'___� � 1 ( `` 2146 `2176 � `,� - ,� `: 2147 � ��' ' LEGEND ti - "% ; z,is - ,,. � Traffic Analysis Zone ��=`{ �,a i Boundary I , �i; z�as �= Roads !� �� _ ---� ---- City Limits % �- ' - ' Water '� 1 Gf;of Fridey �--°--.__..-_ 6431 Unriersity Ave NE kidey,Minresota 55432-4303 PFwne'{)63)572-356G Chapter 6, Transportation Page 97 Final 6.6 Trip Types and Impact Three general types of trips generate bicycle,single occupant vehicle,and mass transit traffic volwnes in the community. Local trip or the internal to internal �"` A destination trip. These trips are usually ``�'?j generated by a resident who is traveling to a local destination such as to school, the � ' grocery store, library,City Hall, '°" ' gas/convenience store or some other rypical = errand. The local trip generates the greatest ��: v olume on the Fridle s m �. ,• �; ste . y y • "`:�,:, f� `"tl�'"" Regional trip with the internal-external ..,.__ . trip.This trip can originate or end at a Fridley . location. Trips typically include workday commuting or regional shopping trips and use Vehlcles drive along Riverview Terrace ;he �cun;y B��cyc,e R,outE a combination of local, sub-regional and touows�t,and Peopie waik and�09 bes�ae it. regional roadways to complete the trips. Regional"through"trip with description of being an external-external trip.This type of trip typically uses the major roadways to travel through the community with neither an origination nor a destination point in Fridley. Many of these trips originate in greater Anoka County or beyond and many have the Minneapolis Central Business District or other suburban attraction as their final destination. TH 65,TH 47, East River Road,and I-694 are the primary recipients of through trips,however,when these corridors become congested,many of these trips may look for shortcuts using the local street system. Traffic Volumes/Capacit;v Existing and past traffic volume data was obtained from traffic flow maps provided by the MnDOT. Data concerning daily volumes along roadways in Fndley were obtained back to the year 1986. The most recent a�ailable data, consisting of 2005 volumes, is shown in Table 6.3 and on Figure 6.11. The 20 year historic trend of daily volumes on the arteriaUcollector roadways in Fridley has been tabulated in Table 6.3. It can be concluded from the data in Table 6.3 that north-south travel comdors have seen a minimal increase in traffic from 1986 to 2U01. These increases measure about one percent. But in the last 5 years, it should also be pointed out that traffic has decreased approximately 1%. The data shows that today's traffic volume is stable and very close to the same level as 20 years ago. This is likely due to the fact that TH 65 and TH 47 are both close to capacity—especially during peak periods. The east —west traffic volumes have also stabilized with minor variations. With the exception of roadways in the vicinity of the completed Medtronic's campus,growth in traffic will be a product of land use changes in communities to the north of Fridley. This may cause the north-south corridors to grow at approximately one-half to one percent per year. Chapter 6, Transportation Page 98 Final Table 6.3: Traffic�'olumes Trends(1986-2005) Dail��Volumes Annual% Roadway Segment 1986 1991 1993 1997 2001 2005 Change 1986-2005 I-694 a; Brid e 97,000 118,000 129,000 146,000 160,000 142,000 +2.4 East of TH 47 85,000 108,000 118,000 131,000 134,000 123,000 +2.4 TH 65 a.!Moore Lake 37,800 36,000 35,000 36,000 35,000 30,000 -1.1 North of Mississi i St 34,000 34,000 35,000 37,000 35,soo 35,000 +0.2 South of Osborne Rd 32,000 32,000 36,000 37,000 35,500 35,000 +p.5 Universi �Avenue TH 47 South of Mississi i St 32,500 35,000 33,000 35,500 36,000 34,500 +0.3 South of 73` Avenue 35,500 34,800 35,000 38,000 37,000 34,000 -0.2 North of Osborne Road 32,000 33,000 35,000 37,000 38,000 34,500 +0.4 East River Road CSAH 1 North of Osbome Road 22,700 16,500 16,700 17,700 19,500 18,600 -1.0 South of Osbome Road 26,300 18,500 18,000 18,000 20,000 18,700 -1.5 South of Mississi i Street 29,000 23,500 21,000 21,000 25,000 22,000 -1.3 Osborne Road WestofUniversity 12,800 11,500 11,000 11,000 11,600 11,50(? -0.5 East of Universi 10,700 12,000 12,800 13,000 11,700 1 I,500 +0.9 East of TH 65 5,900 6,100 6,100 5,600 6,400 6,700 +0.7 73` Avenue East of Universi 7,700 10,000 10,000 11,000 5,300 4,750 -2.0 East of TH 65 5,900 6,700 7,1 UU 8,000 7,600 9,000 +2.8 Mississi� i Street West of Universit 9,400 9,700 9,000 9,000 8,300 7,800 -0.9 West of TH 65 6,500 9,600 5,700 6,300 6,900 6,000 -0.4 East of Central 4,400 4,600 4,400 4,800 4,700 4,6U0 +U.2 Central Avenue Northeast of TH 65 8,300 8,60U 8,200 8,300 8,500 8,900 +0.4 Rice Creek Road East of Central 3,900 4,300 4,600 4,600 4,300 4,050 +0.2 Annual% 1991 1993 1997 2001 2005 Change 1991-200.5 61s1 Avenue East of 7` SVeet NA 3,900 4,100 4,600 4,500 5,300 +1.9 West of 7 Street NA 4,400 6,500 6,700 4,500 5,100 +0.8 Moore Lake Drive West of TH 65 NA 4,000 3,500 3,850 3,700 4,200 +0.3 East of TH 65 NA 8,400 9,000 I 1,000 10,100 9,600 +0.8 Matterhorn a�I-694 NA 2,900 2,900 3,100 2,500 2,600 -0.5 North of Mississippi St. 7,900 8,400 7,400 8,800 9,000 8,600 +0.5 �Daily traffic volumes from MnDOT Trat�ic Flow Maps Chapter 6, Transportation Page 99 Final Traffic volumes on the regional and local roadway system throughout the metropolitan region are expected to rise. Increased traffic volumes on the Fridley system will primarily be a result of urban growth in geater Anoka County,regional trips de�-iating from the highway system, and trips that are a result of future redevelopment. Table 6.4 projects future traffic volumes based on a trend analysis of the current roadway system. Table 6.4 2030 Traffic Volume Projections EYisting Estimated Roadway Segment Daily Truffic Duily Traffrc Volumes-2005 Volumes-2030 I-694 between TH47 and TH 65 128,000 163,U00 TH 65 a�Moore Lake 30,OU0 34,000 North of Mississi i St 3_5,000 46,100 South of Osborne Rd 35,000 46,I 00 Universitv A��enue(TH 47 South of Mississi i St 34,500 44,100 South of 73` Avenue 34,000 38,000 North of Osborne Road 34,SU0 46,100 East River Road CSAH 1 North of Osborne Road 18,600 23,000 South of Osborne Road 18,700 22,400 South of Mississi i Street 22,000 26,100 Osborne Road West of Universi I I,5()0 13,700 East of Universit I 1,500 16,200 East of TH 65 6,700 8,900 73' Avenue East of Universit 12,000 13,700 East of TH(5 9,000 9,980 Mississi �i Street West of Universi 7,800 14,300 Vv est of TH 65 6,000 7,900 East of Central 4,600 6,000 61S'Avenue East of 7 Street 5,300 5,750 West of 7 Street 6,90U 8,400 Moore Lake Drive West of TH 65 4,200 5,200 East of TH 65 9,600 13,700 Rice Creek Dri�-e East of Central 4,200 7,100 Matterhorn a�I-694 3,200 3,900 Central Avenue Northeast of TH E>5 9,OOU 10,350 North of Mississi i St. 8,500 11,500 Chapter 6, Transportation Page 100 Final Figure 6.11 Existing and Projected Traffic �'olumes-200S & 2030 _.�_-----------, __ - - Clty Of ;, _ .� ''�, ; Fridley ("----1'r+L.'---� -S . 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The capacity of a roadway is dependent upon many variables. The Metropolitan Council, in their Transportation Policy Plan, December 20U5,has provided a set of capacity�-alues that can be used for planning purposes. The values stated are lane capacities per hour for divided and undivided arterial roadways. Peak hour daily traffic assumptions and directional split values are also provided in that document. The lane capacity of arterial roadways is stated as follows: 7 Divided Arterial—700- 1,000 vehicles per lane per hour y Undivided Arterial—600 to 900 vehicles per lane per hour Using various data sources and capacity calculation methods,a set of planning values can be established that provides the daily capacity of various roadway types. The daily capacities used for this transportation element are as follows: Table 6.5 Dail�Traffic Capacities for Level of Service D Operation Roadway Tppe P��nning Capacity (LOS D 6-Lane Freeway 95,000 to 110,OU0 4-Lane Freeway 65,0000 to 70,000 6-Lane Divided 55,000 to 61,000 4-Lane Divided 31,000 to 37,000 4-Lane Undivided 18,000 to 22,000 , 2-Lane Undivided 8,000 to 9,000 The above values can be used as planning guidelines for judging whether the daily volumes on a specific roadway are at or above level of service D capacity. The daily planning capacities have been utilized to test the capabilities of the primary roadways in Fridley to accommodate the existing daily volumes. Using the mid-range capacity values listed previously,the daily volume/daily capacity ratios for the primary systems are shown on Figure 6.12. Chapter 6, Transportation Page 102 Final Figure 6.12 Dail��%olume/Dail��Capacit��Ratios for the Primar� S��stems �-----...,_.�------, __ Clty Of ; ; �� '� � Fridley r-----r�'• � ,.,,�.,r `` . ;�----_ �. 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A more detailed capacity analysis can be provided for peak traffic hours along major roadways given the ability of more detailed traffic volume data. Such data is available along TH 65 as a result of the analyses that have been provided for the Medtronic development west of TH 65 on the north side of I-694. According to analyses contained in the Alternative Urban Areawide Review(AUAR) for the Medtronic Corporate Campus proiect, improvements to TH 65 are needed to accommodate existing and future�olumes. The key issues of concern to the City along TH 65 are the impacts from the�olume of regional and local traffic,especially from the intersection just south of Moore Lake to about 63`d Avenue. Congestion along the corridor has negative impacts on adjacent supporting streets and neighborhoods,be they commercial or residential. The City acticely supports transit alternatives because they will help reduce the through traffic demand on highways like TH 65. Transit alternatives,however,cannot soh�e or eliminate the congestion on TH 65. The City supports legitimate public improvement projects that enhance operations and improve the safety of TH 65. 6.7 Maintenance The roadways in Fridley are maintained by MNDOT,Anoka County, or the City. The City Street Department maintains approximately 110 miles of city streets. Major maintenance activities include snowplowing, street sweeping, sealcoating,pavement marking,sign repair,and street light repairs. The City also rehabilitates selected streets using mill/overlay or full-depth reconstruction. Annual street condition ratings and field observations are used to identify streets in need of rehabilitation. The type of rehabilitation is determined through a feasibility study performed by the Engineering Department. By the end of 2008, the City will have completed reconstruction of all streets under their jurisdiction. 6.8 Opportunities for Improvement The City has a relatively good transportation system;however, some areas of the transportation system will become inadequate over the years as changes in consumers behavior occurs and as urban growth continues. This section summarizes the key transportation problems facing Fridley. TH 65 Capacity Existing roadway capacity problems in Fridley are evident along TH 65. This is supported by the volume/capacity ratios reported earlier. In addition,the TH 65 corridor was analyzed by MnDOT Metro Division through a TH 65 Traffic Operations Study a draft of which was completed in June of 1999. Generally,the analyses revealed capacity deficiencies along the corridor and supported the addition of a third through lane in each direction to help serve the high through traffic volumes in the moming and afternoon peak hours. The recent improvements to the TH 65/I-694 interchange area have increased the capacity and safety of that segment of TH 65. Specifically,the improvements to the TH 65/CentraU Medtronic Parkway intersection help to soltie the immediate and some of the long tenn problems that have been envisioned for that intersection. The problem that continues to exist concerns the absence of sufficient northbound and southbound through traffic lanes from the TH 65/CentraUMedtronic Parkway intersection,proceeding northerly through the City. The lack of an additional though lane in each direction causes peak period congestion along TH 65 and at the signalized intersections along this corridor. TH 47 Capacity The TH 47 corridor has problems that are similar to the TH 65 corridor. The through traffic volumes are quite high and congestion occurs during the peak periods at signalized intersections along the comdor. The land uses along TH 47 are more residential in nature than the land uses along TH 65,which cause concerns regarding noise and air pollution. i Chapter 6, Transportation Page 104 Final East River Road Due to rush hour traffic congestion on Highways 47 and 65 and projected growth to the north and northwest of Fridley over the next 20 years,the other north/south connection to downtown Minneapolis through Fridley, East River Road, is projected to experience significant traffic increases in the future. In order to plan for roadway improvements that can maintain safety and improve multi-modal mobility alon� the East River Road corridor, the cities of Coon Rapids and Fridley partnered with Anoka County to v study the future needs of this roadway. As a result of a two-year study from 2010-2012, the Fridley City Council adopted the East River Road(CSAH 1)Corridor Studv on March 26, 2012. The Study presents existing conditions along the corridor and traffic forecasts for the planning horizon year of 203(). It documents the data and analysis used to develop and screen alternatives and recommends concepts for implementation that address identified safety and mobility needs. The Study does not anticipate reconstruction of the corridor to occur at one time. Rather,the identified concepts will be implemented over time as funding allows. East-West Transit Services Transit services in the City are oriented along the major roadways through Fridley,which happen to be northlsouth roadways. One problem facing the community as roadway congestion increases is accessibility to transit services. Little east west transit service is available in the community, forcing residents to dri��e to transit facilities rather than catching a bus on a local collector roadway. Another trend that has revealed a problem for Fridley residents is the emergence of major"suburban" employment hubs. Because of the metropolitan highway systems orientation to and from the major Central Business Districts and because of the physical barriers(Mississippi River,wetlands,creeks, railroads and County boundaries)inter-suburban mobility in an east west fashion among Northem suburbs is limited. Recently,the City has been discussing the possibility of extending 57`�Avenue from Main Street westerly to East River Road. This crossing would likely be spurred by commercial development in the adjacent area and provide an alternative route to cross the railroad. Due to limited bridges over or under the BNSF railroad tracks and congestion levels on I-694,an additional emergency access over the railroad tracks is needed in the community. Pedestrian Crossings of Major Highways Over the years,se��eral citizens have voiced concern about safely crossing TH 65 and TH 47. Overpass construction is an expensive undertaking, and the right sub-surface conditions need to exist for underpass construction. TH 65 and TH 47 are significant barriers for east-west pedestrian and bike traffic,and pose costly design challenges for creating a safe and continuous trail system. Two projects were completed in 1999 that pro��ide vital links in the trail system. The Mississippi River Regional Trail was extended over Mississippi Street by Anoka County. The overpass provides safe passage �Y „ . � � ,for bic clists and edestrians for this � ` s?� '� � — � Y P �� . 3�. , �"' r. � ii� north-south segment. This link is �1� , - �'�� :" '�!f even more critical for connection to the proposed Northstar Commuter � ,�„ � ;, � ;�-�� _ �� , �` � �` Rail station further to the south at � �"�� -�� 61"Avenue. The second project � � was the Anoka County TH 65 Path created by pedestrians on Hwy.65 Chapter 6, Transportation Page 105 Final underpass at Rice Creek. The Rice Creek Trail is a major east-west trail and the underpass provides safe, direct access to the system east of the community. The Northstar Commuter Rail starion will contain a tunnel below the railroad tracks at 61S`Avenue,which will provide pedestrians and bicyclist another east/west connection. Despite much attention in this plan on Northstar, the need to create safer crossings over TH f 5 and I-694 should not be ignored. While many believe a safe crossing at TH 65 and I-694 is not possible,the fact remains that people(some of them children)are often making that crossing as the photo here proves. As Fridley's population ages, it is even more important to create a means of safe and direct access across all areas of the City. Mass Transit Accessibility While Fridley is serviced by several Metro Transit bus routes,pedestrian connections to many bus stops are inadequate.An analysis of existing bus stops in Fridley, as shown in Figure 6.6, demonstrates the need for improved safety at many bus stops and the lack of benches for our aging population. The analysis also revealed that many bus stops do not have paved paths leading to them. Some people using bus stops are parents using strollers or elderly people using rolling carts to carry purchases. Therefore, rolling accessibility to bus stops is critical for ease of use by many users besides the physically handicapped. Commufer Rail The Northstar Commuter Rail Authoriry has negotiated use of the BNSF rail line through Fridley as a commuter rail conidor,the Northstar Corridor. Establishment of this commuter rail service will help relieve some of the north-south rush hour congestion through Fridley. Once a station stop is established in Fridley, it will not only serve as anoiher transit options for Fridley residents who work downtown Minneapolis, it will also serve as a great asset to Fridley businesses seeking mass transit options for their employees. Mass transit options help Fridley businesses meet employee parking demands, ��hich are a problem in many areas of the Ciri�, Ofher Safety lmprovements Fridley may have opportunity for other safety impro�-ements, including oi�at-grade railroad crossings. upgrading signal operations and�ehicle pre-emption,and signage. Projects such as railroad quiet zone improvements, and replacement of street signage at major intersections can provide improved roadway safety as a primary or secondary benefit. In addition, impro�-ements should be made to consider an older driving population,and develop and implement feasible safety measures that are directed toward this demographic change,through the use of standards such as those developed in the Federal Highway Administration HIGHWAY DESIGN HANDBOOK FOR OLDER DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS (i�ttp.,;��ti��.ifl�rc.�.;o4.:hun�anfacrl?1 l(l�'c�;., i��,i�i i:_t:-,�> 6.9 Future Transportation System Future System Transit plays a crucial role in making a region economically competitive. Transit makes living and working in a region more efficient and lowers the region's costs of production. Transit provides mobility for individuals who need help gaining access to employment. It also offers travel options for those who do not wish to bear the economic, social, and environmental effects of congestion. And, it supports more compact and mixed-use forms of development for indi��duals who want to live close to their jobs and the social and cultural opportunities a region affords. Although each function is important, a region earns its highest rate of return through its influence on urban form.By supporting a mix of uses and connecting origins and destinations,transit can help provide access to the region's economic opportunities,protect its naturai assets, reduce the costs of re�ional gro«�th, and establish appealing and livable neighborhoods. Chapter 6, Transportation Page 106 Final Transit's functions can help meet needs for impro�-ing livabiliry, dealin�, «ith population gro��th, and expanding economic opportunities for alL � Future Needs Relative xo transportation planning, the City of Fridley�i-i11 focus its efforts in the follo�ti�ing�eneral areas: ➢ Maintain the existing local street system; ➢ Improve safety and traffic flow; :� Relieve local and regional traffic congestion; � Enhance pedestrian movement; ➢ Connect existing trails and sidewalks; ➢ Promote transportation cycling; ➢ Assist with development of new transit services and facilities; ➢ Promote enhancements to existing transit facilities; and ➢ Facilitate east/west mobiliry within the City. 6.10 Goals and Objectives There were four primary goals and se��eral underlvin� objecti�-es that emerged from the 2007 neighborhood plannin�meetin�s. Transportation affects all four of the priinan� �oals and the follo�ving objectives. Goa/#1: Maintain Fridley as a desirab/e place to live Objectives 1. Maintain adequate road�•ay capacity; a�oid increases in trip ti�nes 2. Provide recreational opportunities for all ages 3. Create a walkable downtown azea 4. Make Fridley a place where the aged can stay 5. Keep Fridley's welcoming, small town feel Goal#2: Maintain Frid/ey as a desirab/e p/ace to invest in business Objectives 1. Provide more public transportation/reduce congestion/support Northstar Rail Station in Fridley 2. Maintain and improve transportation network for commerciaUindustrial users;pro�-ide access to commercial/industrial properties while maintaining roadway capacities Goa/#3: Keep Frid/ey a safe community for all to enjoy Objectives '' £� 1. Improve traffic safety at certain intersections in City � 2. Provide more East/West vehicular and pedestrian connections in City across railroad tracks 3. Provide more bike/walk paths and secure funding to keep them maintained in winter �� ,� ,: �, 4. Improve and maintain City streets, including addressing , lighting and litter problems �`� � � ' : �µ ,�� . � ,�]��,�,`"� Chapter 6,Transportation Page 107 Final Goa/#4: Protect Frid/ey's natura/environment Objectives 1. Control air and noise pollution at levels acceptable to adjoining land uses 6.11 Conclusions and Action Steps 1. Anoka County reports that neither they nor MnDOT have any plans to expand or conduct major changes to roadways in Fridley in the next 20 years. There are some highway improvements scheduled for Highway 65 north of Fridley with the intent of directing traffic to Highway 10. Yet, Highway 65 and Highway 47(University Avenue)in Fridley are operating at capacity during rush hour.Metropolitan Area traffic data demonstrates that there is a great deal of commuting through traffic on Highway 65 and 47. There are currently several Hide and Ride sites in Fridley that will disappear when anticipated future redevelopment of certain commercial sites along these highways occurs. The natural development of these parking locations that service bus stops along Fridley's highways demonstrates a clear need for this ser�ice. In order to maintain Fridley as a desirable place to live and do business,the City highways need to be functional. One way to alleviate traffic congestion is to support mass transit. Traffic would be less congested in Fridley if we could get more commuters out of their cars and into mass transit north of Fridley's borders. Action Step: City staff needs to meet with the Metropolitan Council transit facility staff to discuss park and ride locations in Fridley that focus on relieving rush hour congestion. 2. It will continue to be difficult for Fridley to attract quality redevelopment projects until the appeazance of State and County right of ways is improved. The City has long been battling for improved maintenance of road right of ways on roads that are outside the City's jurisdiction. For several years, the City has been mowing the right of way along Uni�ersity Avenue,a State highway, without compensation from the State, for example.The City cannot afford to maintain other jurisdiction's roadways as available funding is falling short of covering the cost of maintaining City- owned streets. Action Step: The City of Fridley needs to discontinue maintenance of County and State roadways without compensation.The City needs to reach maintenance agreements with MnDOT and Anoka County. If the City is unsuccessful in reaching such agreements,the City should consider treating the lack of maintenance as a code violation—either abating the violation after routine notification or citing the responsible jurisdiction for litter and tall grass code violations as we do with other property owners in the City. In addition,the City needs to make its concerns known regarding the negative effects of minimum maintenance. For example,the condition of the stop light pole in the picture above is aesthetically unpleasing. The growth of weeds in the median and severe ongoing litter problems negatively impact property values in Fridley. 3. Emergency personnel have expressed a need for another east-west route through Fridley in order to be able to respond to emergencies. During rush hour, it is difficult to use I-694 due to traffic jams. The only other options over the railroad tracks are 44`�Avenue,at the southem tip of the City,and Mississippi Street. During rain stonn events,Mississippi Street is not a reliable alternative,because it floods. The best alternative staff has been able to find is creating a bridge over the BNSF railroad tracks at 57'�Avenue. The City hired an engineering consultant to study and design this transportation option. This solution is feasible with some redesign to Home Depot's interior traffic design.The replatting of the vacant parcel of land at I-694 and East River Road gives the City the opportunity to require dedicated easement for purposes of creating this transportation connection,which is not only vital to public safety,but will also further economic developinent in the 57`�'Avenue retail area. Chapter 6, Transportation Page 108 Final Figure 6.13 Cit�Vie�i�Corridor Master Plan Industial � Commercial ' +�► Mixed Use Multi-Family Residential r " ��,I � Single-Family Residential � ' � Medtronic Corporate Headquarters � , , ; I I � i � � � � ( I � + � � � � � ��a � � �_� i � � 1; �i � �, � I •�� i ; '�� _ ' _ �J� ?� � I ( �� a � - + , . . 1 �w`� ��e��71h n��cnuc O��rpa�;s j i� � � _ ( � j' �� ' ' �� .. i � p ; � � . • . I � � � �.. -4 � �__ _ -- i� � il Cl __ , � � '�.;�.�:1 ' � r� !sM r �.�� < ♦ dl'�� [t q I1� , , � � '�"�';��;�-�1�.::::�:.,..,;;;;:1 , s�a,�n��,� r j _ J;� '� �� ', . , � ` _� � �-�--� , � ��1 .� � ► ._ �x�', �� p' �-�. � ; = ( � � _ � ..7I � �_ \ Cl. ar � '� �`� � ��`a"� � � '�' �- ! �� ' �.�� '" 1 � ��1 � � � Y � <<��1� ��1 �� i.�,��a • ...._.:.,-, . .... Ltrttrel Trncl� S 1007 1_�,��4 Creating a bridge over the BNSF railroad tracks would strengthen the longstanding need to connect Medtronic Parkway as a continuous roadway from 7`h Street west to University. Once fully developed, this site will house the largest employee base of any site in the Ciry. Economically, it would greatly increase the value of the 57`�'Avenue retail area if this site were connected by a walkable/bikeable parkway. In addition,a bridge at 57�'Avenue would provide additional easdwest pedestrian/bicycling access for the City's largest apartment complex,Georgetown Apartments(462 apartments)to the Northstar Commuter Rail Station. Action Step: The City should require dedication of necessary easements on any associated plats that are submitted for approval in this proposed project area. City staff should communicate the City's interest in connecting 57`�'Avenue to East Ri�er Road to representatives of associated retail property owners as an effort to begin site redesign plans for their retail site. As other redevelopment proposals Chapter 6,Transportation Page 109 Final in the 57`�Avenue area materialize, staff needs to work closeh �•�. �1�, +��.� �:�, -��}�„� ��!� +., �',:� .,1�,�-,:,.. to ensure attention to pedestrian and bicycle access in this are�, 4. The C . .,�, r....� :,.:�,�„ a;:,...;E: �,. • , bicycle and pedestrian access to the exist, ' � ,� ', 1 �-� retail area on 57`�Avenue near Uni�-ersit� , }�� , .. �, u 1 Avenue.Plans for on-street bike lanes an� � " �f sidewalks for pedestrians to the east of th� � n t �:�,. �,�„ � . � � existing retail area pro.-ides much needed �t.� � -. . ..�� connections to the bus stops at this interseci�� i 3 .;' `' :..� Creating this area as a walkable downto«n. �y �� {x>_ however`his expected to require modification� `1'� to the 57 Avenue and University Avenuc Larn�el Tracy � 2007 intersection for increased pedestrian safet�. Action Step: The City needs to conduct a multi-modal traffic impact study of the 57`�'/University Avenue intersection in order to determine the impacts of the City View plan on the intersection and what appropriate safety modifications are needed to protect pedestrians and cyclists. In addition,the City needs to evaluate the traffic impacts of the proposed 57�'A�-enue connection to the intersections on 57`�'Avenue at Main Street and 7`�Street. 5. The City of Fridley owes its success in commercial j� r, t and industrial development to the rail and highway system through the community. The City needs to preserve these existing transportation systems to ' support commerce. One way the City can reduce _ - � . ' _� �� '- -� � vehicular trips on our roadways is to promote �. public transit(bus and commuter rail)use and �w ` °"""`" °� �� A . �� ° ° , � commuter cycling. The manner in which many of '� the City's roadways have been designed to only , w � accommodate automobile traffic, however, creates �y ~� yfS�!2� � .��.. ,� m serious challenges to providing safe and efficient Litter at bus stop on University Avenue transportation cycling routes and pedestrian access to mass transit stops in the community. Staff believes that increased use of bus ridership ` is dependent upon infrastructure and maintenance improvements to Fridley's existing bus stops. , ' �i Currently,many bus stops do not `have a paved ,..,,� ��.�� area leading to or surrounding the bus stop.There _�� i n f - �� s o program or Irtter clean up at bus stops, ��-��"` leaving those which ha�e not been adopted by a �� _ neighboring property owner chronically looking unsightly. There are many bus stop locations in People wait in snow bank for bus on University Avenue Fridley where a user needs to stand in the drive area of the street or in the street shoulder in high speed areas with no elevated separation for the user to stand upon. Action Ste��: The City will initiate a discussion with Metropolitan Council, Anoka County, and MnDOT about pedestrian and cycling route accesses to Commuter Rail and Fridley's bus stops. The Chapter 6,Transportation Page 110 Final intent will be to improve the accessibility and safety of the bus stop sites notated with red symbols on major highways on Figure 6.6 by pursuing appropriate funding for feasible improvements. Action Step: The City's existing bike route system was designed for recrealional biking. Trnnsportation bicycling is very different in that cyclist commuting to work desire the shortest, quickest route possible to their destination. Existing bike routes in the City instead focus on taking bikers past scenic views, which are often hilly and on winding pathways. The Ciry needs to develop a separate transportation bike route map,which could assist cyclists in maneuvering through the City in the safest manner possible. The City may chose to change existing designated bike routes to accommodate this new trend. The City may also consider creation of painted bike lanes to create a safe transportation cyclist route through the community. The City should also consider applying for State/Federal funds for a separated pedestrian/bike bridge over I-694 at Matterhorn Drive and at Main Street.While applying for funding,the City could post"Share the Road"signs on the existing bridges over I-694 at Matterhorn Drive and Main Street. 6. There is a strong national initiative to provide safer walking and biking access to school as an effort to not only address traffic concerns but to reduce childhood obesity. There are limited sidewalks or trails within a one-mile radius of schools in Fridley,which is the distance where children are not provided bus transportation. Action Step: The City of Fridley should partner with the community's school districts to pursue Federal,State,or Regional grant funds to allow for the , � expansion of trails,bike lanes,or sidewalks near schools. In addition,the City will initiate a discussion with the school districts and Anoka County to analyze the possibility of reduced speed school zones at all of Fridley's school sites like those O that other communities throughout the metropolitan area have in place. O 7. There was concem raised at the neighborhood planning meetings about the danger � of the intersection of 53rd Avenue and University Avenue. This danger is a result O of the short distance for drivers exiting eastbound I-694 at University to go southbound on University and immediately needing to cross traffic to make a left O iurn at 53ra Action Step: The City needs to work with MnDOT to consider revisions to the O eastbound Universiry Avenue freeway exit. City staff belie�-es a solution is to O eliminate the bypass right tum lane that currently exists on the eastbound Uni�sersity exit. The exit could be redesigned with a third lane added to the nortbbound lanes for a right turn lane that is regulated at the existing stop light. � This will result in a need to reposition the stop lights also,but it would allow for a longer distance for dri��ers to merge into the east turn lane at the 53`d Avenue intersection. ��0� 8. The creation of the Northstar Commuter Rail Station is going to significantly change traffic flow at 61s`and University Avenue and at East River Road and 6155 Way. MTC Buses will be routing off of the main highway into and out of these park and ride sites. In addition,these intersections are expected to see a significant increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic from people traveling to the station site or using the tunnel to get across the railroad track. In response to this concern,MnDOT analyzed the traffic accident data for this intersection. Current accident history does not warrant a change to the exit according to MnDOT criteria. Chapter 6, Transportation Page 111 Final Action Step: A multi-modal traffic impact study of the 61st/University Avenue intersection and the East River Road/61"Way intersection should be completed and again when the traffic signals are scheduled for replacement. The study should review possible impacts the Northstar Commuter Rail Station Site will have on these intersections and what appropriate modifications are needed to inaintain automobile traffic flow and at the same time pro�ide safe pedestrians and cyclist crossing. 9. There are many areas of the City of Fridley which are inadequately served by sidewalks or trails. In addition, folks who use cycling as a major source of transportation have pointed out that the City lacks good cycling routes consistently through the City. Since there are infrastructure maintenance and environmental advantages to getting folks using bikes or walking instead of cars for transportation,the City needs to seek ways to economically provide walking and biking access across the city. Action Step: Besides multi-modal studies of certain intersections stated previously,an analysis of all bike/pedestrian connection needs in the City should be completed.This study should rank needs, giving priority for providing safe routes to schools,public facilities,and mass transit.The ranking of need could then be compared to the feasibility of a particular solution, the cost to implement the solution, and the availabiliry of funding to correct the problem. In addition, new future problem areas could be avoided if tbe City enswes that plans for any future road reconstruction projects are reviewed with pedestrians in mind in addition to vehicles to ensure that the proposed plans do not worsen pedestrian or cycling safety at an intersection. 10. Another traffic safety concern in Fridley is the �� `" v '.��:'��^� " '�� need for additional vehicular lanes and a ,�,,�;`r�' ��'�Q�`�t j"',,.. , '�"�" ` pedestrian/bike trail on Highway 65 across Moore # � �` �. ? t� F��- '" �� Lake. The City has completed engineered § �' � : ! ''� ` drawings for this lane expansion, however,until --�--�� `' ��` *�� MnDOT budgets for the highway expansion, � �� ' construction of this project is not feasible. '""��.��' '� ,, _� �.', �I,�i! . F v� . .r � t... .i Action Step: The City needs to continue to r f. - .'�� '' support State funding ofthe Highway CS •';�h• . 7•-,'�� Causeway expansion over Moore Lake. *��.�.�. , � �� . � � � *i�e►� °T�, .j '� 's ; ` !� *+�r.�.y�� .«'� �,�'' *'* 11. In genera(,the City of Fridley needs to work with ,�� %� � �e'' �' �� ,��.� � ' 4�. °"�� ,i� ',��,,;` y��g`!"}"�`��,�`��i.� � agencies to maintain current and future capacity � � .•�.,�.f. � � . and safety of its roadways for the benefit of �'�'.%k"_',�,� " ,]p' � ` '�" � �.;� ' • �.."y;rt' f"•�* ~ �r �-�� ` �I�-. businesses,residents, and commuters. �.4' - �° ��---' � ''� ,t+*'� �+ '�� x"'�I'�� t i iM�-.ta �.f 1 �; Action Step: The City will work with MNDOT �ri .. x ,��, � and Anoka County to establish and ma�ntam . � ��i." � �A w; yt .1�' . r� * �r, ��' access control to rnaintain capacity of its ��' � �",�►:� '"� � r-.- � � � ` � � roadways. This includes review and incorporation �'�� -;�, � �,��- � � of access spacing guidelines into development and ;� �' �';� i ��`"``r•;;�„�-�,,�� zoning ordinances. �� Moore Lake Causeway Action Step: The City will assist in developing plans with the Metropolitan Council,MNDOT, and Anoka County to establish future right-of-way needs for transportation and coordinate with these agencies to secure and preserve future right-of-way needs. Chapter 6, Transportation Page 112 Final Action Step: The City will work with the Metropolitan Council, MNDOT, and Anoka County to fund safety improvements and upgrades where such work is feasible. Consideration should be given to older drivers in design and implementation. 6.12 Summary Transportation planning for the future of Fridley and the region in general is critical to maintaining the desired quality of life. Transportation plays an important role in attaining the community's collective vision by linking neighborhoods in a creative, safe, convenient and attractive manner. While the projected growth in the region will likely bring added congestion to Fridley's major roadways,this plan strives to improve the safery of maior roadway intersections and increase the use of public transportation. Fridley's transportation plan will continue to manage,preserve, and maintain the existing roadway network and expand the mobility alternatives available to the community. Community Development Department City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue NE Fridley MN 55432 .W . . ._::e... . ,...,. .�.,.�., ..... .::... 763.572.3592 ��flli/I�r�''[��t7 Fax: 763.571.1287 www.ci.fridley.mn.us COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION Property Information �, \ � Address: , �v Anoka County Property identification Number(PIN#): Legal Description: Current Zoning: Square footage of Parcel: Current Land Use Designation: Requested Designation: Reason for Amendment (one sentence summary, please attached full description) � '�o 'n ' «�s.v� � "„�' hla��i'h,�o�- —ta� Ma,sd4.,- +�lo�... �.nd �.c. �'i-�� }��w�.irvns�or+�-,6,�,�la,n Fee/Property Owner Information (as it appears on property title) ' **Fee owner must sign this form prior to processing Name (please print): Mailing address: City: State: Zip code: Daytime Phone: Fax Number: Cell Phone: E-mail address: Signature/Date: Petitioner Information Company Name(please print): ' o L �i � Contact Person's Name (please print): �. Mailing address: City: State: Zip code: Daytime Phone: Fax Number: Cell Phone: E-mail address: Signature/Date: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Fees $1,500— Application Number: � S'� Receipt#: Received By: Application Date: 15 Day Application C mplete Notification Date: Scheduled Planning Commission Date: —. ' Scheduled City Council Date: �R=��' 60 Day Date: �_I.�� 60 Day Extension Date: -x�, Fridley City Hall c�n,Uf� 6431 University Ave N.E. Fridley, MN 55432-4303 �k:;, Fridley (763) 571-345Q • FAX (763) 571-1287 • wwwFridleyMN.gov May 13, 2015 Minnesota Department of Transportation Attn: Paul Jung 1500 West County Road 62 Roseville, MN 55113 Re: Comprehensive Plan Amendment City of Fridley Please find enclosed a copy of a proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The proposed amendment will add reference to the Active Transportation Plan and Northstar TOD Master Plan, both of which were recently adopted by the Fridley City Council.The City would like to incorporate these important planning documents into Fridley's 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Attached is a copy of the proposed text addition to the Transportation Chapter and the Economic and Redevelopment Chapter of the Plan. Please forward any comments to me at iulie.iones(a�fridlevmn.org or�II out the attached form and fax it to me at 763- 571-1287. Please have your comments back to me by July 13,2015. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Sincerely, City of Fridley C � Julie lones Planning Manager City of Coon Rapids City of Blaine City of Moundsview ]1155 Robinson Dr NW ]0801 Town Square Dr NE 2401 Highway 10 Coon Rapids MN 55433 Blaine MN 55449 Mounds View MN 55112 City of New Brighton City of Columbia Heights City of Spring Lake Park 803 Old Highway 8 NW 590-40`h Avenue NE ]301-815'Avenue NE New Brighton MN 55112 Columbia Heights MN 55421 Spring Lake Park MN 55432 City of Brooklyn Center City of Brooklyn Park Ind. School District 14 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 5200-85�'Avenue N 6000 W. Moore Lake Dr Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Brooklyn Park MN 55443 Fridley MN 55432 lnd. School District 16 Ind. School District 13 Anoka-Hennepin Ind. 8000 HWY 65 NE 1400-49`h Ave NE School District 1 l Spring Lake Park MN 55432 Columbia Heights MN 55421 Educational Service Ctr. 11299 Hanson Blvd NW Coon Rapids MN 55433 Paul Jung Jack Foreslund MN DOT Metro District Anoka Co. HWY Dept. 1500 West Co. Rd B2 1440 Bunker Lake Blvd. Roseville MN 551 l3 Andover MN 55304 Chris Lord, Executive Director poug Snyder, Executive Director Anoka Conservation District Mississippi Watershed Mgmt Org. 1318 McKay Dr NE, Ste 300 2522 Marhall St NE Ham Lake MN 55304 Mpls MN 55418 PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing of the Fridley Planning Com�ission at the Fridley Municipal Center, 6431 University Avenue N. E. on May 20, 2015, at 7 : 00 p.m. for the purpose of: Consideration of a Text Amendment, CP #15-01, by the City of Fridley, for a Minor Comprehensive Plan Amendment, where we can say: Public hearing to consider a minor amendment to Fridley' s 2030 Comprehensive Plan to include reference to the Northstar TOD Master Plan and Active Transportation Plan. Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given an opportunity at the above stated time and place. Any questions related to this item may be referred to Julie Jones, Planning Manager, at 763-572-3599. Hearin_g impaired persons planning to attend who need an interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 763-572-3500 no later than May 13, �015 . The TDD number is 763-572-3534 . The proposed City Council meeting date for this item will be on June 8, 2015 . *This date is subject to change depending on the outcome of the Planning Commission meeting. Please confirm City Council date prior to attending the City Council meeting. DAVID KONDRICK CHAIR PLANNING COMMISSION Publish: Friday, May 8, 2015