B-2. 2040 Comprehensive Plan: Summary of Planning Session held on April 20, 20160
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CHANgASSEN
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PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM: Kate Aanenson AICP, Community Development Director -7 `
DATE: May 11, 2016
SUBJ: Council and Commissions Planning Session
Attached is the summary of the April 20'h planning process that was done as a part of
the Update to the Comprehensive Plan. After the review by the City Council the
summary will be shared with the other Commissions.
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Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
City of Chanhassen
Summary of Planning Session
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Participants
Mayor
City Council Members
Environmental Commission
Park & Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Senior Commission
City Staff Leaders
Meeting Objective
To gain widespread input on the issues of
highest importance to the City of Chanhassen
as it updates the Comprehensive Plan
Facilitation & Summary Report by
PARENTEAU
GRAVES
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Chanhassen's Strengths
Why we choose to live & work here:
Small town feel Within easy striking distance of big city amenities
Parks, lakes & trails Open space; recreational opportunities
Community values Family -friendly; healthy; engaged; close knit
Kid -friendly Strong schools; beautiful parks; safe; neighborly
Great downtown Attractive; walkable
Safe Low crime
Strong city services Community amenities; can get almost everything here
Affordable Housing; low taxes
Special attractions Chanhassen Dinner Theatres; library; fishing; 4t" of July!
Why Chanhassen?
Great community People care about each other; we are good neighbors; people are
engaged, helpful, friendly (13 responses)
Small town feel in Everything we need is here yet we are close to big city amenities
an urban area: (6 responses)
Family oriented Great place to raise a family (4 responses)
Beautiful Clean, safe and beautiful (4 responses)
Excellent schools Choice, quality (2 responses)
Prince He lives here/is my neighbor (2 responses)
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Reflecting on Critical Issues
Highway 101 Pioneer Trail to County Road 61
Priority
Very high for all but one group, which rated it medium high
Positives
Opens up Chanhassen's economic possibilities
Gateway location provides high potential for business, residential and park
growth
Considerations
Funding
Impact on environment, current land use and traffic
Preserving and protecting quality of life and Chanhassen's small town feel
Suggestions
Maintain green spaces and enhance recreational usage
Suggestions
Emphasize safety in alignment
Lifestyle Center
Priority
Medium for 3 groups; high for 2 groups
Positives
Helps bring new residents attracted to vibrant lifestyle and services
Helps retain current residents who appreciate amenities/quality of life
Job growth
Considerations
Potential negative impact on downtown; should be planned to complement
downtown
Environmental impact
Traffic impact on Highway 5
Suggestions
Must be welcoming for seniors
Water Conservation
Priority
Evenly split between medium and high priority
Positives
Drinking water and aquifer are in good shape
Suggestions
Reevaluate water fees to promote conservation
Evaluate high usage and deal first with those situations
Suggestions
Ensure water conservation is included in new developments (sod, irrigation,
run off, soil prep)
Partner with other communities
Develop contingency plan
Educate the public, leverage state awareness plan
Suggestions
Continue Waterwise program (promote and enforce)
Provide incentives for moisture sensitive watering systems
Park & Rec Master Plan
Priority
Evenly split between medium and high priority
Positives
Has potential to attract and build community over next 10 years
Considerations
Additional sporting venues (ice arena, dome, pool)
Improved signage
Suggestions
Safety enhancements
Funding for new while maintaining current
Athletic field needs (lighting, e.g.)
Better access for southern (Valley) green space
Improvements in rec center economics to maintain affordability
Suggestions
Make parks more walkable/accessible for seniors (benches, sidewalks,
etc.)
Provide welcome packet to promote park and rec amenities
Emerald Ash Borer
Priority
Medium for 4 groups, high for 1 group
Considerations
Cost comparison for prevention, treatment/removal, replacement
Proactive diversification in planting
Other environmental impacts of tree loss (erosion, infiltration, e.g.)
Suggestions
Develop a more holistic environmental impact master plan that addresses
invasive aquatic, land development, tree preservation, watershed district
Considerations of Other Critical Issues
Scale: low = 1, medium = 2; medium-high = 3; high = 4
Low
Medium
Medium
High
High
Total
Average
Downtown Redevelopment
0
0
3
16
19
3.8
Infilling
1
4
3
8
16
3.2
Infrastructure
0
4
3
8
15
3.0
Senior Housing
1
4
3
4
12
2.4
Walkability
2
4
0
4
10
2.0
Clean Energy
4
0
0
4
8
1.6
Light Rail
5
0
0
0
5
1.0
Addendum: Preparatory Materials
City of Chanhassen
Planning Agenda
Wednesday, April 20, 7-8:30 pm
Meeting Objective
To gain widespread input on the issues of highest importance to the City of Chanhassen as it
updates the Comprehensive Plan
Participants
• Environmental, Park & Rec, Planning & Senior Commissions
• City Council
• City Staff Leaders
7:00-7:05 pm Welcome & Introductions
Mayor Laufenburger
7:05-7:20 pm Identifying Community Strengths
7:20-7:35 pm Reflecting on Critical Issues/Challenges
Refer to prep materials on pages 2-5
7:30-8:25 pm Knowledge Cafe: Roundtable Discussions
Prioritizing issues and related considerations
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Overview
The City Council, key City staff, and members of the four City commissions will meet on April
20 to jointly discuss the most important issues we want to address in the update to our
Comprehensive Plan. Our discussion will focus on our community strengths and assets, the
critical issues and questions we need to consider and the priorities we want to set.
Boards & Commissions: Roles & Responsibilities
Planning Commission
• Prepare a comprehensive plan for the future development of the city
• Initiate, direct, and review provisions of the zoning code and the subdivision regulations
• Study applications and proposals for amendments to the zoning code and applications for
special permits and to advise the council of its recommendations thereon
• Advise council in all matters concerning comprehensive planning, zoning, platting,
changes in streets, and other matters of a general planning nature
Park and Recreation Commission
• Prepare a comprehensive plan for the future development of the city park and recreation
system
• Advise council in all matters relating to park and recreation in the city
Environmental Commission
• Provide residents of Chanhassen with opportunities and education to improve the quality
of their environment
• Address issues that affect the city's natural resources
• Advise council and planning commission on needs of the environment and funding for
environmental projects
• Propose studies to the city council and make recommendations according to results
Senior Commission
Advise city council on special needs of people over age 55 living in Chanhassen in the
areas of transportation, information and assistance, independent living in the home, social
and recreational programs, senior center and senior housing
Coordinate services with other governments and private agencies for this age group
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Forecasts & Background
2040 Metropolitan Council Forecasts for Chanhassen:
Year
Population
Households
Employment
2010
22,952
8,352
10,905
2020
26,700
10,000
15,200
2030
31,700
11,900
16,500
2040
37,100
14,000
17,600
Housing (source: US Census)
Housing units (April 1, 2010)
8,679
Owner -occupied housing unit rate, 2010-2014
86.10%
Median value of owner -occupied housing units 2010-2014
$334,900
Median selected monthly owner costs w/mortage, 2010-2014
$2,133
Median gross rent, 2010-2013
$1,137
Income and Poverty source: US Census
Median household income (in 2014), 2010-2014
$108,078
Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2014 dollars), 2010-2014
$47,853
Persons in poverty
1 2.90%
A recent study by the Urban Land Institute also provided some helpful information:
• Chanhassen claims as its strengths two excellent school districts, a healthy tax base, strong
market acceptance, an authentic downtown, and long-term, committed elected and
appointed officials.
• The next generation is looking for a community that includes jobs, social and technological
connectedness, restaurants, diversity, quality housing at affordable price and access to
state-of-the-art technology. Density, walkability, creativity and access to recreation and
fitness facilities are key desires of this group.
• Successful communities are smart about community engagement. The City may be well
served by involving the community more in the planning and policy development stage.
• Chanhassen should leverage its downtown to attract younger and retain existing residents;
improve the sidewalk and trail system; and support workforce housing to diversify the
housing stock.
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Major Projects & Issues on Chanhassen's Radar
Highway 101 Pioneer Trail to County Road 61
The County Road (CR) 61 corridor is a key southern gateway to the City of Chanhassen.
Impending transportation and infrastructure changes can increase the development potential of
this area. It has been determined that it is feasible to extend city utilities to this area. The
realignment of Highway 101 is the key infrastructure improvement that will facilitate the
extension of city utilities down the bluff. The City has requested $25.1 million from the state for
design, acquisition of right-of-way, engineering, project management, and reconstruction of
Trunk Highway 101 as a four -lane divided roadway based upon the following:
• Current section of Highway 101 is a two-lane undivided roadway with a number of safety
deficiencies: sharp curves, steep grades, severe undulations, and inadequate sight lines.
• Frequent closures in the winter due to the steep grades put undue pressure on the city's
local street, Bluff Creek Drive, which is not designed to handle regional traffic.
• Traffic is projected to increase from the current 5,000 to 23,000 trips per day by 2030.
• The area needs a multi -use pedestrian bridge for the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT over
Highway 101. Currently, numerous pedestrian and bicyclists have an at -grade crossing
with no pedestrian safety improvements (crossing a state highway at their own risk!).
• This is the last segment of Highway 101 south of State Highway 5 to be turned back to
Carver County. Doing so will save over $30,000 per year in maintenance.
• We have support for the project from Carver, Hennepin and Scott counties, Three Rivers
Park District, and the cities of Chaska, Shakopee, Eden Prairie.
Lifestyle Center
A new zoning district Regional Commercial (RC) will be created in the City Code to implement
land use for a lifestyle center in the 118 acres at the southeast corner of Powers and Lyman
Boulevards. This development will proceed through concept approval this spring and summer.
A lifestyle center is defined as a mixed commercial district with retail and entertainment uses of
a scale and function that serves a regional market. The physical environment emphasizes an
attractive comfortable walking experience for shoppers and visitors and is designed to serve trail
users and mass transit as well as automobile traffic. Centers of this type have at least two major
retail anchors.
Water Conservation
The Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee developed the Metropolitan Area
Master Water Supply Plan, which provides planning assistance for communities in the metro
region with their long-term planning and permitting process, to ensure there is plentiful, safe, and
affordable water now and into the future.
While groundwater is the principal water supply source outlined in the plan, cities and private
water users are encouraged to consider a diverse set of water sources: water conservation,
groundwater, stormwater reuse, surface water, enhanced recharge and reclaimed wastewater.
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Only water conservation, groundwater and stormwater reuse are viable approaches for
Chanhassen, but combining these resources can provide more than enough water for our needs.
The city's "WaterWise" program was created to provide residents and business owners with
educational programs and incentives to reduce water usage at homes or businesses.
Park Master Plan
Chanhassen's Park and Recreation System is a source of community identity and pride and
greatly contributes to residents' quality of life. With 28 parks, miles of trails, hundreds of acres
of preserves and stunning natural amenities, Chanhassen is widely recognized for its parks.
The City is dual tracking the development of the Park and Recreation Master Plan with the
updating of our Parks and Open Space Chapter of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
As a policy, the City has focused active, programmed recreation in community parks. This
means that development of athletic facilities has largely been occurring at Bandimere, Lake Ann,
Lake Susan, Chanhassen Recreation Center, and City Center Park.
In addition to City facilities, Independent School District 112 and Independent School District
(ISD) 276 own and operate athletic facilities within the boundaries of Chanhassen. The City has
partnered with Independent School District 112to support the development of joint facilities.
City Center Park and Chanhassen Recreation Center both share a campus with elementary
schools. In addition, the City partnered with the ISD 112 to develop fields at Chanhassen High
School, and has access to them after the school is finished with their practices and games. In
many instances Chanhassen's parks are not the only facilities used by athletic groups.
Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) kills ash trees. All ash trees are susceptible to EAB and Minnesota
has the highest volume of ash trees in the U.S. If nothing is done to slow the spread, EAB can
kill all area ash trees in a very short time. Slowing the spread means a city can spend $1 M a year
on ash tree removal for eight years, instead of spending $8M in one year for all the dead trees.
Spreading the costs over many years is easier on any city's budget, and that city's taxpayers.
EAB -killed trees dry out quickly and become hazard trees in less time than after a normal tree
death. Hazard trees are trees that can be dangerous because of the possibility of them falling over
or large branches breaking off, with a potential to cause personal injury to people.
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