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C. 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Review jurisdictional and public comments and responsesMEMORANDUM CITY OF C HANHASSE N Chanhassen is Community for Life -Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow TO: Planning Commission FROM: Bob Generous, Senior Planner MacKenzie Walters, Assistant Planner DATE: April 3, 2018 SUBJ: Comprehensive Plan Comments and Response BACKGROUND On October 9, 2017 the City Council authorized staff to submit the comprehensive plan document to the Metropolitan Council for jurisdictional review. On October 20, 2017 staff submitted the document to the Metropolitan Council and surrounding jurisdictions for review and comment. A total of 21 agencies where sent copies of the comprehensive plan and were asked to provide comments by April 20, 2018. To date, staff has received responses from 13 of the 21 agencies. Most of the comments are relatively minor and easily addressed; however, more significant comments in the land use, housing, and transportation sections required noticeable revisions and additions to the relevant plan elements. A table of all comments received and staff s responses is attached, as are the individual letters received from every jurisdiction that provided comments. Staff has also attached the most recent 2040 Comprehensive Plan Timeline. Staff intends to provide you with the revised Comprehensive Plan Chapters as they are updated for inclusion in your booklets. This summer, we will hold adoption hearings on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Following is our proposed schedule: April 3, 2018 Local Water Management Plan End 60 -day comment period (unless extension granted) April 20, 2018 Six-month jurisdictional review ends July 3, 2018 Final Watersheds Review and approval of LWMP PH 952.227.1100 • www.dchanhassen.mn.us • FX 952.227.1110 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD • PO BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN • MINNESOTA 55317 Planning Commission 2040 Comprehensive Plan April 3, 2017 Page 2 July 17, 2018 Planning Commission — Public Hearing on Revisions & Adoption Recommendation July 23, 2017 City Council — work session on jurisdictional comments and revisions to the Comprehensive Plan August 13, 2018 City Council — Adoption hearing and submittal to the Metropolitan Council for System Consistency Review SUMMARY OF MAJOR CHANGES Chapter 2, Land Use • Raquet Wildlife Management Area reclassified as Park/Open Space. Impacted tables adjusted to reflect this. • Land use tables shall be revised. • Forecast tables revised to be consistent with Council forecasts. • Clarified where new growth is expected, and likely sequencing of developments. • Net developable acreage provided for residential land uses along with anticipated density with land uses. Chapter 3, Housing • Existing housing needs are explicitly stated, and table showing tools for addressing has been added. • List of tools and circumstances when they would be used to meet fixture affordable housing needs has been added. • Table clarifying that city has allocated sufficient high-density residential has been added Chapter 4, Natural Resources • Have added two goals to clarify that the city encourage resiliency planning that mitigates and adapts to climate changes and support residential and business solar development that maintains community character. Chapter 5, Parks and Trails • Clarified that there are 340 acres in the Lake Minnewashta Regional Park and added that there is only a vehicle fee for use of the park. Planning Commission 2040 Comprehensive Plan April 3, 2017 Page 3 Chapter 6, Transportation • Revised TAZ Table to incorporate Metropolitan Council forecasts. • Added discussion of office -industrial areas in the community and noted that there are no motor freight terminals in the city. We have contacted Carver County for information on multi -axle vehicles on arterial roads. • Have added a section on the Twin Cities and Western Railroad. • The section notes that the trail and sidewalk discussion is in the Parks and Trails chapter. • Modified the transit discussion in accordance with SW Transit and Carver County comments. • Expanded the Airport section to explain aviation policy and where seaplanes may land. Chapter 7, Sewer Have expanded the Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) discussion. There are 388 SSTS currently within the city (380 residential, 8 commercial). A map of the existing SSTS is shown in Figure 3.6 p 181. Chapter 19, Article IV of the Chanhassen City Code addresses SSTS regulations including maintenance requirements. Chapter 10, Capital Improvements and Implementation Working on updating the implementation requirements including list of code amendments and a timeframe for making the changes. Planning Commission 2040 Comprehensive Plan April 3, 2017 Page 4 ATTACHMENTS 1. Attachment 1: Full Breakdown of Comments Received a. Appendix A: Future and Existing Land Use in 5 -year increments. b. Appendix B: Revised 2020 MUSA Map c. Appendix C: Potential Redevelopment Timeline Map d. Appendix D: Existing Housing Needs Table e. Appendix E: Affordable Housing Needs Table f. Appendix F: Map of Available High Density Residential g. Appendix G: Map of Airport Zone 2. Attachment 2: Met Council Preliminary Review Response 3. Attachment 3: SWT Comp Plans Summary 4. Attachment 4: Carver County Planning and Water Management Department 5. Attachment 5: Scott County Community Development Department 6. Attachment 6: City of Eden Prairie 7. Attachment 7: City of Shorewood 8. Attachment 8: Hennepin County Plan 9. Attachment 9: MnDOT 10. 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Commercial(develo (developed) 1/400 206 215 252 290 309 328 122 Commercial (vacant) 122 113 76 38 19 - Industrial (developed) 1/500 646 752 762 773 808 843 197 Industrial(vacaut) 197 91 81 70 35 - Office (developed) 1/300 53 62 130 198 237 277 224 Office (vaemt) 224 215 147 79 40 Mixed Use ,--,I C/1 ((develo 1/400 30 38 52 67 77 86 56 Mixed Use PrimarilyC/Is (vacant) 56 48 34 19 10 #mcme Public/Semi Public Land Uses Institutional 1,204 1,204 1,204 1,204 1,204 1,204 Parks and Recreation 438 457 457 457 477 1 477 39 Open Space 944 944 944 944 994 1,044 100 Roadway Rights of Way 1,237 1,237 1,237 1237 1.237 1237 Utility Railroad Airport Subtotal Sewered 10.941 10.841 111.841 10.841 10.841 10,941, IJ09 Outside Urban Service Area Minhnum Nuxkmunt lot alze lot size 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 Change 2015-2040 Lairge Lot Residential 2.5 no 948 948 948 948 948 1 948 Agriculture land use 882 882 882 882 882 1 882 Subtotal Unsewered L830 1.830 1,830 1.830. 1.830 1.830 Undeveloped Wetlands (within land use deli ations) 2 089 2.089 2.089 2089 2089 2,089 Open Water, Rivers and Streams 2,059 2,059 2,059 2,059 2,059 2,059 Total 14,760 14,760 14 760 14.760 1 14,760 1 14.7601 G.XPLAN%2018 Planning CaseslApril Work SessionlAppendix A Future and Evisfing Land Use in 5 -year increments i.�11 �AA TAM AFFORDABLE HOUSING EXISTING NEED Identified Need Available Tools Circumstances and Squence of Use Preserve existing naturally-occuring The City will ensure staff is familiar with resources provided by the Carver County affordable ownership Referals CDA and Minnesota Housing Fianance Agency which can assist individuals with housing within all maintaining their homes and avoiding foreclosure. levels of affordability Maintenace Requirments Staff will continue to enforce the City's maintance ordinance to preserve the quality and value of exsiting housing stock. Preserve existing naturally-occuring The City will ensure staff is familiar with resources provided by the Carver County affordable rental Referals CDA and Minnesota Housing Fianance Agency which can assist property owenrs with housing within all rehabilitating rental properties. levels of affordability Maintenace Requirments Staff will continue to enforce the City's maintance ordinance to preserve the quality and value of exsiting rental stock. The City maintained a rental licensing program from 2002 to 2011, it was Rental Licensing Program discontinued because few violations were uncovered and all of those were addressed by other sections of the Code. It is unlikely the City will reinstate a rental licensing progam. Ownership housing for seniors looking to PUDs The City will support the creation of small lot villas/condos/townhouse PUDs in downsize appropriately zoned areas. The City code allows for varainces to accommodate ageing parents living in a Accessory Dwelling Units sepearte dwelling unit with an existing house. Staff will encourge residents to pursue this option where appropriate. Ownership housing for The City will continute to evalaute development ordiance and its impact on first time homebuyers Code optimization delopment costs, especailly the PUD ordiance and lot size/setback and design standards. The City will support theuse of PUDS to create a variety of owner occupied housing PUDs types (vertical/horizontal townhouses, condominums, detached villas/cottage style homes, etc.) Referals The City will ensure staff is familiar with resources provided bythe Carver County CDA and Minnesota Housing Fianance Agency which can assist first time homebuyers. Rental housing for The City will ensure staff is familiar with resources provided by the Carver County indivivals of all income Referals CDA and Minnesota Housing Fianance Agency which can assist perspective renters in levels. finding and affording housing. TIF The City would consider using TIF to support proposals for multifamily housing in locations near transit infrastructure. Accessory Dwelling Units The City would not support the use of accessory dwelling units to provide additional rental housing. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTED NEED Identified Need Available Tools Circumstances ands uence of Use Allocation of Affordable Housing Need TIF The City would consider using TIF to support proposals for this type of housing in areas guided fo at or below 30% AMI: 464 Units high density residential use. Tax Abatement The City would be unlikely to use tax abatement to support new construction. Housing Bonds The City would not support the issuance of housing bonds; however, it will refer interested parties to the Carver County HRA. Verify Site Assembly The City would not engage in site assembly. Tax Levies to support Affordable Housing The City would not adopt dedicated tax levies. Density Increase The City would consider permiting up to a 25% increase in the net denisty for a project featuring affordable housing. Local Housing Incentive Account The City would consider applying for a LHIA grant to support proposals for this type of housing in areas guided for high density residential use located near transit hubs. Livable Communities Demonstration Account The City would strongly consider applying for a LCDA grant to support proposals for this type of housing in areas guided for high density residential use. Tax Base Revitalization Account The City wou Id strongly consider applying for a TBRA gra nt to support proposals for this type of housing in areas guided for high density residential use located near tra nsity hubs. Community Growth Partnership Initiative The City would strongly consider applying for a CGP) grant to support proposals for this type of housing in a reas guided for high density residential use. The City will ensure staff is familiar with resources provided by the Carver County CDA and Referals Minnesota Housing Fianance Agency which can assist developers in creating viable afordable housing projects. Allocation of Affordable Housing Need TIF The City would consider using TIF to support proposals for this type of housing in areas guided fo between 31% to 50%AMI: 197 Units high density residential use. Tax Abatement The City would be unlikely to use tax abatement to support new construction. Housing Bonds The City would not support the issuance of housing bonds; however, it will refer interested parties to the Carver County HM. Verify Site Assembly The City would not engage in site assembly. Tax Levies to support Affordable Housing The City would not adopt dedicated tax levies. Density Increase The City would consider permiting up to a 25% increase in the net denisty for a project featuring affordable housing. Local Housing Incentive Amount The City would consider applying for a LCDA grant to support proposals for this type of housingi areas guided for high density residential use located near transit hubs. Livable Communities Demonstration Account The City would strongly consider applying for a LCDA grant to support proposals for this type of housing in areas guided for high density residential use. Tax Base Revitalization Account The City would strongly consider applying for a TBM grant to support proposals for this type of housing in areas guided for high density residential use located near transit, hubs. Community Growth Partnership Initiative The City would strongly consider applying for a CGP) grant to support proposals for this type of housing in areas guided for high density residential use. The City will ensure staff is familiar with resources provided by the Carver County CDA and Referals Minnesota Housing Fianance Agency which can assist developers in creating viable afordable housing projects. Allocation of Affordable Housing Need TIF The City would consider using TIF to support proposals for this type of housing in areas guided to between 51% to 80%AMI: 145 Units high density residential use. Tax Abatement The City would be unlikely to use tax abatement to support new construction. Housing Bonds The City would not support the issuance of housing bonds; however, it will refer interested pa sties to the Carver County HM. Verify Site Assembly The City would not engage in site assembly. Density Increase The City would consider permiting up to a 25% increase in the net denisty for a project featuring affordable housing. Tax Levies to support Affordable Housing The City would not adopt dedicated tax levies. Local Housing Incentive Account The City would Consider applying for a LHIA gra nt to support proposals for this type of housing in areas guided for high density residential use located near transit hubs. Livable Commu nities Demonstration Account The City would strongly coni der applying for a LCDA grant to su pport proposa is for this type—of— ypeofhousin housing in a reas guided for high density residential use. Tax Base Revitalization Account The City wou Id strongly consider applying for a TBM gra nt to support proposals for this type of housing in areas guided for high density residential use located near transity hubs. Commu nity Growth Partnershi p initiative The City would strongly consider a pplying for a CGP) grant to support proposals for this type of housing in areas guided for high density residential use. The City will ensure staff is familiar with resources provided by the Carver County CDA and Referrals Minnesota Housing Romance Agency which can assist developers in creating viable afordable housing projects. Transportation Aivation c, 7 FCM Airspace Zones of pPan� pmt 0 6,s4 00 11 eeri � nFf M-1 With in Zoning Limits A • Index Sheet __jFOpqum A small portion of the City, located in the southeast portion of the city, is within the Flying Cloud Airport (FMC) Air Space Zone height limits. The FMC Airspace zoning limits are located around Lake Riley and are not within a land use limitation district but is restricted by height. This area is guided low, medium density and is mostly developed, except for the area of the old mining site along County Road 61. The mining site is guided for high density. Municipal services are not available is this area, but it is anticipated that they will be when 101 is reconstructed. The highest structure is permitted in the city are cell tower. They limited in height to 200 feet in the city code. The Code further states: The applicant is responsible for receiving approvals from the Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Communications Commission, and any appropriate state review authority, stating that the proposed tower complies with regulations administered by that agency or that the tower is exempt from those regulations." Ms. Ka to An ne nson, Conus on ity Deve lopment Direct or Nove nib e r 2 2, 2017 Page 9 Ms. Kate Aanenson , Community Development Director City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Blvd, PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 RE: City of Chanhassen 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update- Preliminary Review Metropolitan Council Review File No. 21810-0 Metropolitan Council District 3, Jennifer Munt Dear Ms. Aanenson: Metropolitan Council staff have reviewed the preliminary draft of the City of Chanhassen's 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update (Plan), received on October 19, 201 7. In the preliminary review, staff focused on whether the draft Plan appeared to be complete or contained any major system issues or policy conflicts. The review letter identifies preliminary review areas that appear to have potential policy concerns, areas of the Plan that are complete for review, and areas that are incomplete for review. Potential Policy Inconsistency • Land Use and Wastewater (Angela R. Torres, 651-602-1566; and Roger Janzig, 651-602 -1119) The plan identifies a Land Use policy (page 7) that states "Large lot subdivisions without city sewer or water shall not be required to utilize city services even when they are in the MUSA, until the majority of residents request to change their use. In these subdivisions the smallest permitted lot is 2 and a half acres. New lots meeting the 2 and a half -acre requirement may be created, assuming there is a suitable location for septic and well." According to the Council's Waste Discharge Rules for the Metropolitan Disposal System (MOS), adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 473, "Within 24 months after a public sewer connected to the MOS becomes available to a propelty served by a private sewage disposal system or treatment facility, a connection shall be made to the public sewer." This land use policy in the Plan appears to be inconsistent with Council policy, adopted Wastewater Ru les, and policies for accommodating forecasted growth . The City is entirely within the current Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). New growth within the MUSA should be accommodated with local sewer service where available. The policy language should clarify that regional or local sewer connection will be given preference to on-site systems. City Response: Staff does not believe there is an inconsistency. Section 19-41(b) of the City Code requires that buildings/structures built after 3/11/85 on premises adjacent to a sewer of the city system, or in a block through with the city system extends, or withinl50' of the city sanitary sewer system connect to the city's sanitary sewer system. Section 19-41(a) of the City Code requires existing buildings meeting same criteria to connect to sanitary sewer systems within 12 months of such a connection becoming available, unless such a connection is deemed infeasible and/or impractical. The referenced policy addresses the City's practice of not extending municipal services to existing large lot subdivisions until the residents request that such services be provided. Since services are not extended to these areas, a public sewer connected to the MDS is not available to the property and the cited waste discharged rules should not apply. If a connection meeting the criteria outlined in Sec. 19-41 were to become available, the owner would be required to connect within the 24 -month period required by the Ms. Ka to Aa ne nson.. Comm on ity Deve lopment Direct or Nove mb e r 2 2, 2017 Page 9 Council, as stipulated by Sec. 19-41(a). In the interest of clarity, the policy under 1.4.1 Land Use has been rewritten to read: City services shall not be extended to existing large lot subdivisions without city sewer or water shall net ven when they are in the MUSA, until the majority of residents request that the city extend its service lines. to ehang= their use. In these subdivisions the smallest permitted lot is 2 and a half acres. New lots meeting the 2 and a half-acre requirement may be created, assuming there is a suitable location for septic and well or the availability of city services. All other new subdivisions within the urban services area shall require local sanitary sewer services. Complete for Review Our preliminary review evaluated if the Plan appears to be complete for review for specific components of the Plan. The Plan appears complete for review for the following areas: Regional Parks, Water Supply, Historic Preservation, and Aggregate Resources. We offer the below advisory comments for your consideration. Regional Parks and Trails (Jan Youngquist, 651-602-1029) The Plan is complete for regional parks review and conforms to the 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan. There appears to be a mapping error on the 2040 Land Use Map (Figure 2-5). The Raquet Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (MVNWR) are guided with a future land use of "Agriculture." All other park and open space lands within the city, including residential subdivision outlots, city parks, Lake Minnewashm Regional Park, and the Seminary Fen Scientific and Natural Area are guided as "Parks Open Space". The "Parks Open Space" land use appears to be appropriate for the Raquet WMA and the MVNWR as these state and national recreation and open space lands are not used for agricultural purposes. Council staff recommends that the City revise the mapping error and associated land use acreage tables accordingly. City Response: The city will revise the land use map to designate the Raquet Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (MVNWR) as park and open space. Adding approximately 247 acres to parks and open space and removing it from agricultural. • The description of Lake Minnewashta Regional Park on page 92 incorrectly states that the park is 330 acres, rather than 340 acres. This section also indicates that a fee is required for use of the park. Carver County charges a vehicle entry fee; however, there is no fee for visitors who walk or bike to the regional park. Please consider revising this section. City Response: The city will revise the language to state 340 acres in Minnewashta Regional Park and that there are only vehicle entry fees. Water Supply (Lanya Ross, 651-602-1803) The local water supply plan, a required component of the Plan appears complete and consistent regarding Council water resource policies for water supply. This water supply plan fulfills the Metropolitan Council minimum water supply requirements for the comprehensive plan, and the Council commends the City for its commitment to sustainable water supply planning. We have sent a letter to the DNR for consideration in their review of the local water supply plan. We noted that if any changes are made to the information reported in this water supply plan resulting from DNR's review of the Plan or from changes during the full comprehensive plan update, the City will need to provide the Council and DNR with the updated information when it submits its 2018 comprehensive Ms. Ka to An lie nson, Comm on ity Deve lopment Direct or Nove nib e r 2 2, 2017 Page 9 plan. Incomplete for Review The following sections of the Plan are considered incomplete. Changes in the Plan are needed before it is submitted to the Council for formal review. Forecasts (Todd Graham, 651-602-1674) The forecast -related content of the Chanhassen Preliminary Plan Update appears incomplete. For reference, the system statement for Chanhassen includes the Council's forecast: Census Council Forecasts 2010 2020 2030 2040 Population 22,952 26,700 31,700 37,100 Metro Sewered 20,576 24,320 29,330 34,720 Households 8,352 10,000 11,900 14,000 Metro Sewered 7,519 9,170 11,070 13,170 Employment 10,905 15,200 16,500 17,600 Metro Sewered 10,662 14,960 16,260 17,360 City Response: The City will include the above system statement in section 2.3. Section 2.3 of the Plan specifies the developed and remaining quantities of land as of 2015. From this table, Chanhassen's land plan can accommodate the households and population forecasted to 2040. Council staff find the land supply could accommodate household growth beyond 2040. City Response: Section 2.3's table was truncated. The complete table is included as attachment. Staff believes that development/redevelopment of the southern portion of the City will proceed rapidly once utilities are extended. The speed at which land in recent residential subdivisions has been built out also leads staff to believe that the two large undeveloped parcels in the northern part of the City will develop quickly once they reach the market. For these reasons, staff has concluded that City will be for all intents and purposes built out by 2040. Growth post 2040 will likely occur in the form of remnant lots and redevelopment of existing properties. Table 2.2 includes building space per employee ratios for commercial, office, and industrial lands. Council staff advise that industrial land use typically has higher space utilization per employee. City Response: The city incorporated ratios in the Traffic Engineering manual buildings per employee. The city's industrial usages tend to have a greater proportion of office space then warehouse and manufacturing operations, which would tend to have higher space utilizations. We have revised some of the employment assumptions to match the Metropolitan Council's cumulative forecasts. To accommodate this, we have assumed 500 — 750 square feet per employee in office - industrial uses. Section 3.3 of the Plan presents Council's households and population forecasts. Section 3.3 also presents employment forecasts, but ignores the 2,000 jobs located in the Hennepin County part of Chanhassen. The Hennepin County part of the City is not mentioned in chapter 3. City Response: The table has been updated to include the missing employment information. No housing or households are present or are expected to become present in the Hennepin County portion of the City. The industrial/commercial nature of that area is why it is not explicitly Ms. Ka to As ne nson, Coinrn un ity Deve lopment Direct or Nove mb e r 2 2, 2017 Page 9 mentioned in the housing section. Section 7.3, table 7.6, presents sewer -serviced forecasts that differ slightly from the Council's. The discrepancies are due to rounding. Council staff can agree to modify its sewer -serviced forecasts to match what the City presents - if this is the City's intent. The revisions would be as follows, shown underlined below: Census Revised Forecasts 2010 2020 2030 2040 Population 22,952 26,700 31,700 37,100 Metro Sewered 20,576 24300 29.300 34.700 Households 8,352 10,000 11,900 14,000 Metro Sewered 7,519 9.200 11.100 13.300 Employment 10,905 15,200 16,500 17,600 Metro Sewered 10,662 15.000 16,300 17.400 *underlined numbers idents revisions Forecast usage is inconsistent (therefore incomplete) in section 6.2 (Transportation). Specifically, the Council expects forecast allocation to TAZs to summarize to the City total forecasts. The TAZ allocation provided summarizes to 17,800 jobs in 2030 (8% higher than the Council's forecast) and 20, 100 jobs in 2040 (14% higher than the Council's forecast). Council staff invite the City to discuss the reasoning of the higher employment numbers, or resolve the discrepancy. City Response: The City has updated the table to reflect the Regional Development Framework's numbers. Advisory Comments Section 6.4 states that Chanhassen used the Council's model data in allocating the forecasts. In the southwest part of Chanhassen, TAZs #382, 383, and 387 are zones shared with city of Chaska. If Chanhassen planners counted all forecasted employment as being in Chanhassen (therefore: 0 employment in Chaska), that would explain the 14% discrepancy. Wastewater (Roger Janzig, 651-602-1119) The Plan is incomplete for the Wastewater Plan element. The following comments are provided: • Page 23 - Table 2.3 should show planned land use for 2020, 2030, and 2040. • Page 32 - The 2020 MUSA Map should show the entire community within the 2020 MUSA, or alternatively should be re -named to indicate that area as a future state of development. • The forecast tables are not consistent with the Council forecasts or within the plan on pages 111, 112, 156, and 157. • Growth forecasts for 2020, 2030, and 2040 should be broken down by MCES Interceptor. • Sanitary sewer map should show connection points to the Metropolitan Disposal System. • All maps should be submitted electronically as a GIS shape file or equivalent. • Provide a copy of any intercommunity service agreements entered into with an adjoining community after December 31, 2008, including a map of areas covered by the agreement. City Response: Section 2.3's table was truncated. The complete table is now included. The 2020 MUSA map now includes the entire community within the MUSA, and has designated the southern sections as "future development areas". The TAZ data already apportions growth by area. This breakdown does not follow interceptor lines. Ms. Ka to Aa ne nson, Comm un ity Deve lopment Direct or Nove mb e r 2 2. 2017 Page 9 Land Use (Angela R. Torres, 651-602-1566) The Plan is incomplete for land use review. Clarifications are needed to ensure conformance with regional system plans. The following are needed for completeness: • Based on the information provided, we are unable to evaluate if the City meets Council's density policy. As a reminder, the Council's method for evaluating density is based on 2030- 2040 land use guiding and any changes to land use guiding within the current 2030 MUSA. Show which planned land uses have changed from your previously approved plan and where new land uses (change or development intensity) are planned/expected to accommodate forecasted growth. The City mentions the Highway 61 Corridor as a redevelopment area, as well as the Avienda AUAR and incorporates land uses from these studies into the plan. However, other areas of redevelopment or new development are unclear. If those areas are the only redevelopment areas anticipated, there needs to be area and density information for these areas that provide more clarity on how the plan accommodates forecasted growth. Identify infill or redevelopment acres, as well as when and where these areas are accounted or if the acreages in Figure 2.4 are simply expansion acreages. It appears that the majority of growth is anticipated in the 2020-2030 decade and limited growth will occur between 2030-2040. It is unclear if this matches extension of City utilities and infrastructure in other plan sections. Clarify on the 2020 MUSA map (which appears to be improperly named) where and when utility extensions will occur. Identify the likely timing of development of the remaining land uses. Staff encourage ful Ther investigation of land uses provided on Figure 2-3, since they do not appear to line up with plans for sewer availability in other p01 lions of the plan. City Response: The city has added narrative text addressing the expected split between low, medium, and high density residential districts and likely sequencing of this development. This narrative clarifies that staff expects the majority of residential development to be new rather than infill development. A map of the potential redevelopment timeline has been included for clarity (attached). • The Land Use plan should provide the net developable acreage for each residential land use. It's OK to exclude wetlands from area calculations. We understand that a high level analysis may be provided and additional detail comes with platting. City Response: Staff has added narrative text to each residential land use section stating the expected acres of new development. Additionally, the following table has been added: Net Developable Residential Acreage 2020-2040 Class Acres Avg. Density Units Low Density Residential 671 2 1342 Medium Density Residential 186 6 1116 High Density Residential 118 10 1180 Mixed Use (Residential) 19 14 266 Totals 994 3.93 3904 • The Mixed Use land use category description must define an expected share of individual land uses and identify the permitted density range for residential uses. For example, Mixed Use Downtown might have an expectation of 30% commercial, 40% office, and 30% Ms. Ka to As ne nson, Cotnni on ity Deve lopment Direct or Nove nib e r 2 2, 2017 Page 9 residential with a density of 10-15 units per acre. Please provide additional detail for the Mixed Use category in the Land Use plan. Chapter 10, under Map Amendments, identifies 28 acres of Mixed Use in the 2030-2040 decade. The total acres that would count towards residential density calculations would decrease based on the percentage of residential as pail of the mix of uses. This table would be helpful in the Land Use chapter. • The plan does not include a map of regional Community Designation for the City, which is Emerging Suburban Edge. This map can be found on the City's Community Page in the Local Planning Handbook. • The Existing Land Use Table needs to include percent of total acres for each land use category. City Response: The city has added narrative text stating that it expects 28% of the land guided for mixed use to develop with densities of between 8-20 units an acre. Staff states that this is expected to equate to 19 acres of new residential development with an average density of 14 units an acre. A map showing the City's regional community designation has been added to the land use section. Advisory Comments • The plan acknowledges the regional Community Designation and the overall density expectations of 3-5 units per acre for the of Emerging Suburban Edge designation in other sections (Introduction, Housing, and TranspOl lation), but the Land Use section could be strengthened by including a discussion around growth that includes a table of the Regional Forecasts of population, household, and employment that ties to Emerging Suburban Edge Community Designation density expectations, land uses, and forecasted growth areas. • In residential land use districts of the draft plan, there are references to how the City has projected land demand. To be consistent with the Council's forecasting method of projecting land demand, staff recommend using the midpoint of the density range. This could be one reason Council staff finds the land supply could accommodate household growth beyond 2040, while the City indicates build -out by 2040. • Figure 2.3 is titled 2015 - 2040 Land Use Comparisons but the table includes columns for 2020, 2030, 2040, and Change 2020-2040. Staff suggest correcting the title to 2020 - 2040 Land Use Comparisons. • The land use categories identified on the 2040 Land Use Plan Map are not the same as the land use descriptions that follow. It might help to reconcile the office and industrial land use categories as described in text with the office or office/industrial land uses on the land use map since there are not any subcategories similar to the Commercial land use districts. City Response: • Forecasts: The 2040 regional development forecast table has been added, as has a narrative section discussing where and when staff expects this growth to occur, as well as the density of the growth expected between 2020 and 2040. Figure 2-x Potential Development Timeline has been added to show expected growth areas. Projected land demand: The projected density within the various land use categories reflect the City's historical trends. Looking at single-family subdivisions guided for low-density residential use between 1993 and 2017 the average net density has been 1.99 units per acre. The City has seen a modest increase in average density in more recent developments with single-family subdivisions guided for low-density residential use between 2013 and 2017 having an average net density of 2.26 units per acre; however, this is still below the 2.6 unit per acre mid -point. Similarly, areas zoned for high density residential developed between Ms. Ka to As ne nson, Comm on ity Deve lopment Direct or Nove nib e r 2 2. 2017 Page 9 1994 and 2016 have developed with an average density of 10.51 units per acre, comparted to a 12 unit per acre midpoint. Staff has elected to use the more conservative historical averages for its growth projections, rather than assume that average density will increase. Please see the Residential Development Statistics included in the comprehensive plan for a by development breakdown of the City's average density. • Figure 2.3. Title has been changed to reflect its content. Office and industrial Land Use. Section 2.6 has been renamed Office Industrial land use to clarify that it applies to the Office Industrial land use category shown in Figure 2-5. Transportation (Russ Owen, 651-602-1724) The Plan is incomplete for Transportation and Transit. The following items should be addressed: • Missing Section on Freight Identify railways and truck or intermodal freight terminals within the community. Identify other important nodes that may generate freight movement, such as industrial parks and large shopping areas. Map the road network showing volumes of multi -axle trucks (also known as "heavy commercial average annual daily traffic or HCAADT") for Principal Arterial and A - Minor functional classifications. Identify any local roadway issues or problem areas for goods movement, such as weight -restricted roads or bridges, bridges with insufficient height or width clearances, locations with unprotected road crossings of active rail lines, or intersections with inadequate turning radii." City Response: Twin Cities and Western Railroad (TC&W runs through the city entering just north of Highway 5 at Dell Road and cuts diagonally to Lyman Boulevard at Galpin Boulevard. TC&W is a regional railroad operating over 229 miles of track serving some of the most productive agricultural counties in Minnesota and South Dakota. Interchanging with all the Class 1 railroads in the Twin Cities, TC&W provides a connection for the surrounding areas. Operating as far east as St. Paul, Minnesota and as far west as Milbank, South Dakota, the TC&W is the largest shortline in Minnesota. Depending on freight requirements, there are between 1 and 10 daily trains through the community. There are no intermodal freight terminals within the city. There are two areas of office -industrial development. The eastern development in Hennepin County are on either side of Highway 5 from Dell Road west to approximately Highway 10 1. The other office industrial area is south of Highway 5 from Market Boulevard (CSAH 10 1) to Audubon Road and as far south as the TC&W Railroad. Missing Section on Regional Bicycle Transpmlation Network (RBTN) Describe and map the existing and planned on -road and off-road bicycle facilities in your community. Map and describe the Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN) within your community: o Show all Tier 1 and Tier 2 RBTN corridors and alignments. o Show the relationship of the RBTN to the local bicycle network of off-road trails and on -street bikeways including all existing and planned connections. Ms. Ka to Aa ne uson, Conan un ity Deve lopment Direct or Nove tub e r 2 2, 2017 Page 9 o Include locations of regional employment clusters and activity center nodes (as shown on the RBTN map) and other local activity centers. o For Tier I and Tier 2 corridors on the RBTN, describe and map the existing or planned bicycle facility alignments that are within the established corridors; the purpose of these corridors is as a placeholder for cities/counties to designate a planned alignment. If there is a planned alignment that would fulfill the intent of the corridor and that lies within and in line with the corridor's directional orientation that the community would propose to replace the established corridor, map that alignment and denote by indicating it as "proposed for the RBTN." Analyze and address the need for local bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements to provide connections over major physical barriers (i.e., freeways, railroad corridors, rivers and streams) on the regional (RBTN) and local networks. Discuss pedestrian system needs in a manner that responds to your community designation (as described in Thrive MSP 2040) and addresses the needs of your community. City Response: The city's trail and sidewalk discussion and maps are contained in the Parks and Trail chapter of the Plan and only referenced in the transportation chapter. • Missing Section on Transit Map and describe Transit Services (Bus Routes). Map Park and Rides. Acknowledge and Discuss Transit Market Areas III and IV. City Response: The city has described the transit service within the community. A map is not justified since the majority of the service is outside the community. The location of the two park and ride facilities are described in the narrative. The majority of the park and ride is located outside the community. TAZ numbers don't match with forecasts. See previous comments in Forecast section. Missing Aviation requirements Identify policies that protect regional airspace from obstructions, include how the City will notify the FAA of proposed structures above 200 Ft. Include a map of the lakes in your community that seaplanes use. City Response: The TAZ table has been modified to match forecasts. The Airport section has been updated to discuss such policies. Seaplanes are allowed on Lake Minnewashta and Lake Riley. Pursuant to Minnesota Administrative Rules 8800.2800, planes may land on any lake that is frozen. Housing (Tara Beard, 651-602-1081) The Plan is incomplete for review and some content is inconsistent with Council housing policy. F.x_i_stine housing, needs and implementation oroeram • The City's preliminary plan includes more than sufficient data and narrative describing its existing housing, but does not provide a clear narrative of what existing housing needs are a priority for the City. No tools are referenced to address existing housing needs. For example, the City may consider the use of effective referrals, a rental licensing program, an accessory dwelling unit ordinance, and outreach to landlords in suppotl of Housing Choice Voucher acceptance to address existing housing needs. City Response: Staff has added an action plan to Section 3.1.5 listing the city's most pressing housing needs and describing the tools that can be used to address each need and the City's likelihood Ms. Ka to Aa ne nson, Comm un ity Deve lopment Direct or Nove tub e r 2 2, 201 7 Page 9 of using the respective tool. Staff has also added a brief discussion of the city's current housing priorities Future housing needs and implementation oroerams • The City's preliminary plan lists many affordable housing resources, but does not clearly link them to stated priorities for meeting future affordable housing needs. All tools referenced should include in what circumstances they would be considered. Fmlhermore, multiple tools available to the City are not mentioned. The City's plan does not have to plan to use all available tools, but should acknowledge that they exist and explain their use/non-use for transparency and clarity. Recognized tools not mentioned in the implementation plan include the use of Tax Abatement, Housing Bonds, and site assembly as tools to encourage or support affordable housing. Again, any tool mentioned must address what stated need it is addressing and in what circumstances it would be considered (or whynot). City Response: Section 3.5 Action Plan has been revised to include a table where tools are linked with the housing need they are designed to address and the City's likelihood of using the respective tool. • Tools described to address future affordable housing needs, and/or the circumstances in which they'd be used, should note which level of affordability they are intended to address. City Response: Section 3.5 Action Plan' revised table noted which level of income various tools are intended to address as well as the circumstances in which they'd be used. Advisory Comments • Some of the data for the City's existing housing characteristics and provided by the Metropolitan Council has been updated. Staff recommend that the City update the data in Figures 3-23 and 3-24. City Response: Figures have been updated to reflect the updated housing assessment numbers. As mentioned above, the preliminary plan acknowledges the City's share of the region's need for affordable housing in the 2021-2030 decade, but there is not consistent information about how they will address that need through high density residential land guidance, which makes the plan inconsistent with Council housing policy. The preliminary plan refers to 118 acres of high density land available for new affordable housing on page 54 (Figure 3-21), but the staging table on page 24 of the Land Use chapter doesn't clearly reconcile with that number. while 98 acres of high density residential is clearly planned for in the staging table, the mixed use category indicates 64 acres available for high density residential development in the 2021-2030 decade, totaling 162 acres. If the 98 high density residential acres are subtracted from the 118 acres in Figure 3-21, that means only 20 acres of the mixed use guided land is anticipated to be developed as residential. To avoid confusion or inconsistency, the plan must clearly identify exactly how many acres are available in that decade for residential development at densities of 8 units per acre or higher, and this information must be clear and consistent in both the staging table and the housing element. To that end, the plan should estimate or regulate a percentage of mixed use that can or is anticipated to include residential, such that available acres for high density residential can be tracked accurately. City Response: The 5 -year land use table was truncated. The complete table is attached. This table shows 118 acres available for development as high density (minimum 8 units/acre) residential in 2020. As that land was sufficient to provide more than 806 dwelling units, other land use categories, such as Mixed Use Primary Residential were not included. Staff anticipates that 19 acres of land guided for mixed use will develop as high-density residential (minimum 8 units/acre). These two categories provide the opportunity for at least 1,096 units (137 acres * 8 units/acre) to be developed as affordable housing. Ms. Ka to Aa ne uson, Comm un ity Deve lopment Direct or Nove rub e r 2 2, 2017 Page 9 The City's Central Business District is also zoned to permit high-density residential (no density limit) and several parcels could potentially redevelop to include multi -family housing. Similarly, the recently approved Avienda Planned Unit Development allows for up to 20-30 percent of the approximately 115 acre site to developed as residential with a maximum density of 16 unites/acre. Due to the difficulty in projecting how the residential potential within these districts will be developed, the City has not included them its demonstration of capacity to meet affordable housing need allocation; however, both areas could provide significant amounts of housing at densities in excess of 8 units/acre. • The Plan should also identify where new high density residential development opportunities exist in the context of the future land use plan (Figure 2-5). It's not clear in map format where these oppolmnities exist (versus where existing land uses will simply remain the same in 2040). City Response: A map showing area available for development/redevelopment as high density residential has been added to the housing section and is attached. • On page 56 the preliminary plan cites the Metropolitan Council as the source of the affordability of home ownership for a household earning 80% of the Area Median Income. The number cited is $240,500; the correct number is $238,500. City Response: The City has updated its tables to reflect the provided levels of affordable ownership and rental housing. Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) Program (Jim Larsen, 651-602-1159) The City's Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) section is incomplete. Figure 3.6 in Appendix A identifies existing lots of record in the city served by SSTS. To be considered complete, the SSTS section needs to be revised to incorporate the following: • the current estimated number of systems in operation in the City; • a copy of the City's SSTS Ordinance or web address where it can be accessed on-line; • text describing the City's SSTS maintenance management program to ensure system operation is in compliance with MPCA regulations (Minn. Rules Chapters 7080-7083); • a map of the location(s) of any private treatment systems or group on-site systems in operation in the City; and • a snap of the location of any SSTS known to be non -conforming or systems with known problems. City Response: There are 388 SSTS currently within the city (380 residential, 8 commercial). A map of the existing SSTS is shown in Figure 3.6 p 181. Chapter 19, Article IV of the Chanhassen City Code addresses SSTS regulations including maintenance requirements. Surface Water Management (Jim Larsen, 651-602-1159) Chanhassen is located within four watersheds: Lower Minnesota River Watershed District, Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, and the Carver County Watershed Management Organization. The City is currently in the process of updating its local surface water management plan. Upon its completion, the plan will need to be forwarded to all four watersheds and the Council for review. Council MCES Water Resources staff will have 45 days to review and provide comments to the watersheds who each have 60 days to review and respond back to the City with their recommendations for revision, if any, prior to approval and local adoption. The formal CPU will need to incorporate the updated local surface water management plan element to be determined complete for review. Solar (Cameran Bailey, 651-602-1212) The Plan is incomplete for Solar review. The City should include the following information: Ms. Ka to As ne uson, Comm on ity Deve lopment Direct or Nove mb e r 2 2, 2017 Page 9 Clearly denote what is the policy or are the policies in your community for the development of solar as a natural resource. Currently, solar is not referenced in section "4.9 - Goals and Policies," nor any other section of the Preliminary Plan. See Link from the Resilience section of the Local Planning Handbook website: httns7//metrocouncil ora/Handbook/File /R /F + Sb ro SI IEN z of Implementation strategies should be explicitly stated and there should be a clear connection between the strategies and which policies they are supporting. It appears there may be strategies in section "4.8 - Solar Energy," but they are not explicitly linked to any policies that reference the development of solar as a natural resource. See Link from the Resilience pal tion of the Local Planning Handbook website: httos://metrocouncil ore/H db k/Fil m Sh /R NCE/ of ar- Resource-Development-Reouirem nr acnx Advisor=Comments • The Council has provided additional resources for communities to meet minimum requirements, which are included in the amended Checklist in the Local Planning Handbook. Resources for developing complete policies and implementation strategies are available on the Plan Elements page of the Local Planning Handbook under the section titled "Resilience - Energy Infrastructure and Resources": h_ttus://me roco n it or /Handboo /Plan- E_lements/Resil ience. asnx City Response: The city has added the following discussion and policies to the Plan: Factors such as tree cover and slope direction play a significant role in solar potential of a site. The city has prioritized tree planting before solar production therefore future public investments will be limited. The city has provisions in city code that accommodate private pursuit of solar energy on businesses and residences. Goal: 8. Encourage resiliency planning that mitigates and adapts to climate changes. 9. Support residential and business solar development that maintains community character. Policy: Amend the city code to include the following items pertaining to solar energy: definitions, permitted uses and plans, and access to sunlight. Plan Implementation (Angela R. Torres, 651-602-1566) The Plan is incomplete for the Implementation element. This element should include the following: Describe all public programs, fiscal devices, and other actions that your community will use to implement your plan. Define a timeframe identifying when actions will be taken to implement each required element of your comprehensive plan. Describe all relevant official controls addressing at least zoning, subdivision, water supply, and private sewer systems. The Capital Improvements Chapter identifies needed changes to the City's Code. Include a scledule for t1E preparation, adoption, and administration of needed changes to official controls. Include your local zoning map and zoning category descriptions. Identify what changes are needed to ensure zoning is not in conflict with your new land use plan and consistent with regional system plans and policies. City Response: The city will develop a comprehensive list of code amendments required for the implementation of the comprehensive plan. Ms. Ka to Aa ne nson, Comm un ity Deve lopment Direct or Nove nib e r 2 2, 201 7 Page 9 Advisor v Comments • The Map Amendments section of Chapter 10 largely talks about the Wellhead and Source Water Protection Plan (WHPP) which seems out of context to the heading. There doesn'tseem to be a discussion of Map Amendments that pairs with the table of Existing City of Chanhassen Land Use Designations. Fulther, the table seems to talk not about existing, but future land uses. • If the Map Amendments section is supposed to refer to the discussion of the Erhalt and Halla family requests , that's unclear since the City isn't proposing to accommodate the two land use designation change requests. • Refer to the Housing Plan comments to ensure that implementation requirements for the Housing Action Plan are met. Council staff appreciates early submittal and review of the City's preliminary 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update. If you have any questions or would like to meet to discuss review comments in this letter please contact Angela R. Torres, Sector Representative, at 651-602-1566. LiOlKth Bmaja Local Planning CC: Jennifer Munt, Metropolitan Council District 3 Kyle Colvin, Environmental Services, Asst Manager Tech Services, Engineering/Planning Angela R. Torres, Sector Representative/ Principal Reviewer Raya Esmaeili, Reviews Coordinator Attachments: Attachment 1: Land Use Table in 5 -year stages (complete) Attachment 2: Potential Development Timeline Attachment 3: Areas Accommodating New High Density Residential. Attachment 4: Revised TAZ Table G:\PLAN\2040 comp Plan\Surrounding Communities Response Letters\Met Council Preliminary Review response commentary.docx SouthWest Transit long Range Planning Initiatives Expanded Express Services — Express bus service between the SouthWest Transit (SWT) service area (Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chaska, Carver) and Downtown Minneapolis/University of Minnesota is the most frequently utilized public transit service in the area. As SWT's service area population and demographics continue to grow and change, there will be a need for new and modified express bus services that will continue to meet the transportation needs of SWT service area residents and businesses. Planned expanded express services include the following: • Increased commuter express services to Downtown Minneapolis/University of Minnesota. • Increased reverse commute services from Minneapolis to the SWT service area. • Increased express services along the Highway 5 corridor in the SWT Service area should an additional park and ride be opened in Victoria. These services would result in an increase of service to the Chanhassen Station Park and Ride in Downtown Chanhassen. • Suburb -to -suburb express services connecting the SWT service area with major attractors and generators throughout the Twin Cities Metro Area. Service includes planned express service expansion along the 1-494 corridor to the Mall of America and Airport. Park and Ride Expansion —SWT services currently service five major park and ride transit stations: • SouthWest Station (Eden Prairie) • SouthWest Village (Chanhassen) • Chanhassen Station (Chanhassen) • East Creek Station (Chaska) • Carver Station (Carver) All the above park and rides are located along the US -212 corridor except for Chanhassen Station which is located in Downtown Chanhassen next to the Chanhassen Dinner Theater and off of Highway 5. While the US -212 corridor is amply serviced, the Highway 5 corridor has limited service due to the lack of park and ride locations. Therefore, SWT has identified the following location for potential park and ride system expansion: • Highway 5 & Rolling Acres Road (See SouthWest Transit Park and Ride Plan map) SW Prime Demand Response Service Expansion — SW Prime is SWT's local shared -ride on -demand service that allows passengers to schedule a ride to anywhere within Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chaska, Carver, and Victoria by booking over the phone, web, or SWT Phone App. SW Prime is a first of its kind public transit service in that it was the first service in the country to offer instantaneous on -demand shared rides. SW Prime allows for SWT service area residents to access anywhere within the service area, while also serving as the critical first mile/last mile service to SWT's express bus services. SW Prime has been a large success, with ridership increasing by 50% each year since the service was started in 2015. It is expected that SW Prime will continue to grow in both the number of vehicles dedicated to the service, and the size of the service area. In the coming years there's potential for SW Prime to expand further west into Carver County with possible service expansion into communities such as Waconia, Watertown, Norwood Young America, and Cologne. The service may also be expanded into areas of Scott County, Minnetonka, and Excelsior. However, any service expansion of SW Prime will occur in coordination with local and county governments. Autonomous Service Demonstrations— With autonomous vehicle technologies already being piloted across the country, it is expected the technology will become more advanced and ubiquitous in the coming years. SWT plans to continue its history of being a pioneer in transit service innovation within the Twin Cities region by implementing autonomous vehicle technologies throughout its services. Autonomous service concepts in development include: • Fully -autonomous vehicles operating the SW Prime service throughout the SWT service area. • Autonomous shuttles and circulators connecting SWT service area job centers with fixed route services and Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT). • Autonomous buses operating connector services between SWT park and rides along the US -212 and Highway 5 corridors. • Autonomous buses operating SWT express services. SWT will work closely with local, county, and state governments, as well as with MnDOT in implementing autonomous services that are safe, by also are trusted, reliable and cost effective. Electric Vehicles — Just as is the case with autonomous vehicle technologies, there have been significant technological advances with electric vehicles (EVs). The advancements allow for much longer battery life than previous EVs, making it possible to operate vehicles as part of transit services. SWT plans on implementing EV technologies across all its services in cases where EVs show potential to significantly increase the cost effectiveness of services and improve air quality. SWT is already piloting EVs as part of its SW Prime service, with plans to implement EV technology into its fixed route transit fleet as the technologies for EV buses continue to improve allowing for greater distances to be traveled on a single charge. SWLRT Service Plan — Currently, Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) is slated to begin operation in 2023. SWLRT will start in Eden Prairie at SouthWest Station and continue through Minnetonka, Hopkins, and St. Louis Park before connecting with the existing Green Line LRT at Target Field in Minneapolis. Once constructed, SWLRT stands to drastically impact the transit landscape of the SWT service area. Once SWLRT is constructed, SWT plans to alter its operations in the following ways (see SWLRT Connector Service map): • Peak hour express route service levels will remain at or above current levels as SWT express bus services are not duplicative to SWLRT services due to the significant time advantage SWT express services to Downtown/U of M will have over the SWLRT line. • SWT reverse commute express services will be suspended so that resources can be reallocated to better service first/last mile connections between SWT service area business and SWLRT. • 212 Express Connector service will be implemented along US -212 connecting East Creek Transit Station (Chaska) and SouthWest Village (Chanhassen) with SWLRT at SouthWest Station (Eden Prairie). 212 Express Connector service would operate from morning to evening seven days a week. 212 Express Connector service is planned to be operated as an autonomous service once feasible. • SW Prime service will be increased and offered later into the evenings and weekends. • SW Prime Connector service will be utilized to offer first/last mile services between SWT park and rides, local businesses, and residential buildings. These services will be segmented by city boundaries (i.e. Chaska riders would be connected to/from East Creek Station, Chanhassen riders would be connected to/from South West Village, etc). SW Prime Connector service hours would mirror 212 Express Connector service hours. The SW Prime Connector service is planned to operate as an autonomous service once feasible. • Fixed route autonomous circulators will be implemented in the Golden Triangle Area (GTA) of Eden Prairie to ensure regular access from the GTA LRT station to the 20,000+ jobs that are in the GTA. This service could also incorporate Eden Prairie's Town Center Area. • Should a park and ride be constructed in Victoria, a fixed route connector service may be implemented that would connect the park and ride with the SWT SWLRT Service Plan initiatives described above. This connector service would utilize either Highway 5 connecting to Chanhassen Station and SouthWest Station/SWLRT, and/or Bavaria Rd to East Creek Station in Chaska. Note any Victoria services would be implemented in coordination with the City of Victoria as it is not a member of the SWT Commission. • Fixed route peak connector service between Waconia and East Creek Transit Station in Chaska is also being considered. Note any Waconia services would be implemented in coordination with the City of Waconia as it is not a member of the SWT Commission. Administrative Office Relocation — Should SWLRT be constructed, SWT will be forced to move its administrative offices to a new location since its current offices will be demolished to allow for SWLRT operations. SWT plans to move its administrative offices to a location in Carver County. TNC Partnerships — In recent years Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) (on demand transportation companies such as Uber or Lyft) have significantly increased their services across the country. The SWT service area has itself experienced the continuing growth of TNCs as more and more people learn about and utilize the services. SWT sees TNCs as key partners in helping to provide transit services to residents in the SWT service area. SWT plans to work with TNCs to help supplement the SW Prime service by leveraging TNC resources to aid in providing rides as part of the SW Prime service when the service is experiencing longer than average wait times (generally more than 45 minutes). SWT will offer discount TNC coupon codes to SW Prime riders who face longer than average wait time, making the cost of the TNC trip comparable to a SW Prime fare. This service would only be available to TNC trips that begin and end in the SW Prime service area (Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chaska, Carver, and Victoria). SWT envisions working with TNCs in the future to aid in the delivery of on -demand transit services. These services include expanded SW Prime service later into the evenings and on weekends, as well as to additional destinations such as the Mall of America, Airport, and other destinations along the 1-494 corridor. Finally, SWT will seek to implement TNC partnerships that provide service to markets and areas yet unknown should the partnership allow for increased cost effective services, as well as improved service options to SWT service area residents and employees. Garage Expansion — SWT is currently at capacity at its Eden Prairie Garage facility. Renovations and expansions are planned to increase capacity for vehicles and staff. However, the Eden Prairie Garage has limited land for expansion. Therefore, SWT plans to acquire or construct space for a minimum 35- vehicle storage facility. This facility will likely be located in Carver County in order to assure SWT has balanced resources across the SWT service area. P=Gc S0=es Division Planning3and Water Management Dept Gore M*Cmter-Adrdnis"tion Build'N 600 Fast 4'i Street Chaska, Minnesota 55318 CARVER Phone: (952)361 1820 COUNTY Fax: (952)3611828 w .CO.Carver.mn.us Memo To: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director, City of Chanhassen From: Brett Angell, Planner Date: January 24, 2018 Re: Chanhassen Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan Comments CC. Paul Moline Enclosures: none The following comments are in regards to the draft 2040 Chanhassen Comprehensive Plan, as reviewed by Carver County: Parks Recent conversations with the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority indicate that they do not plan to have light rail on the railroad corridors in Carver County. Chanhassen may want to contact HCRRA for their information pertaining to the former railroad corridors. We continue to envision the former railroad corridors being utilized for trail purposes. See page 92. On page 105, the trail gap mapping indicates the desire to connect Lake Minnewashta RP to the City's trail system. When consideration is made for a trail connection, the County will want to determine if there is an appropriate location for the connection. The Master Plan for Lake Minnewashta Regional Park does not show a trail connection at the location mapped. A trail connection may mean additional investment is needed to support a proposed trail connection by the County. The County will want to maximize use of existing trail infrastructure, reduce costs associated from outside influences, minimize disturbance, and maintain the character of the area consistent with the park master plan. Surface Water • There is not anything to review regarding this section. Additional information regarding the 2018-2027 Surface Water Management Plan is required to complete the review. Transoortation • In regards to TH 101 from CSHA 61 to CSAH 18. Carver County currently performs the maintenance for MnDOT. The County has the portion of TH 101 from CSAH 18 signed as a Carver County highway already. Once the bluff potion is reconstructed, then it will all be CSAH 101. Transit • Carver County, in collaborating with SRF Consulting and Southwest Transit, is currently conducting a transit study which will provide further information on the existing services, planned changes and further evaluation of the transit demand within the County. Metro Mobility, Smartlink, and WeCAB are all listed under SW Transit services. These are not operated by SW Transit and should not be listed as SWT services. There is not any transit advantages listed under this section. The bus shoulders located on 5 and 212 through Chanhassen should be listed. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these comments, please contact me via phone (952-361-1829) or email (bangellaco.carver.mn.us) to discuss them. 0 Page 2 SCOTT COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ScottPlanning Department GOVERNMENT CENTER 114 200 FOURTH AVENUE WEST - SHAKOPEE, MN 55379-1220 (952) 496-8475 - Fax (952) 496-8496 Web www.co.scott.mn.us January 12, 2018 Kate Aanenson, AICP Community Development Director City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Boulevard P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 RE: City of Chanhassen 2040 Comprehensive Plan Review Dear Ms. Aanenson, Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the City of Chanhassen 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Staff from several Scott County departments (planning, highway, transit, parks & trails, and water & natural resources) reviewed the city's draft plan and are providing comments based on adopted Scott County plans and policies as well as pending 2040 plans. Here are staff comments: ❑ Staff supports the city's draft transportation plan recommendation to improve Highway 101 up the Minnesota River bluff as this improvement will benefit Scott County residents and businesses and improve an important north -south route in the southwest metro area. u The city's draft transportation plan seems to be missing a discussion on or recognition of the U.S. Highway 169 MnPASS and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) studies underway. The results of these studies could have an impact on Chanhassen residents and businesses. ❑ The city's draft transportation plan seems to be missing a discussion on or recognition of the limited capacity of Minnesota River crossings in the southwest metro area. These capacity limitations could impact Chanhassen residents and businesses. ❑ The city's draft transportation plan maps should designate State Highway 41 as a Principal Arterial south of Trunk Highway 121. ❑ Staff is glad to see a future regional trail search corridor along Highway 61 and potentially connecting to the Scott West Regional Trail and our growing network. We also see that you are hoping to close existing gaps on Bluff Creek Drive or Great Plains Boulevard and staff supports these efforts. If you see opportunities for collaboration, please let us know. ❑ The city's draft transportation plan discussion on Smartlink could be strengthened. Smartlink provides a variety of services to residents of Carver and Scott Counties. Services include Transitlink, the small bus, curb to curb, reservation only, regional dial -a - ride system. Other services like Medical assistance transportation for qualified citizens, An Equal Opportmti>)dSafety Aware Employer SCOTT COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IsmuPlanning Department GOVERNMENT CENTER 114 - 200 FOURTH AVENUE WEST � SHAKOPEE, MN 55379-1220 (952) 496-8475 - Fax (952) 496-8496 Web www.co.soott.mn.us volunteer driver program providing trip services beyond the dial -a -ride system, a travel trainer to promote and teach all transportation services, and a shared vehicle program helping communities provide their residents service outside the normal business hours. Smartlink averages over 400 passenger trips per day in Carver/Scott Counties, utilizing 23 buses throughout Carver and Scott Counties. If you have any questions about the County's review, please contact me at 952-496-8654 or bdavis@co.scott.mn.us. Sincerely, Brad Da , AtCP Planning Manager An Equal Opportunity/Safety Aware Employer Mr. Gary Shelton Scott County Administrator Scott County 200 Fourth Avenue West Shakopee, MN 55379 Re: City of Chanhassen 2040 Comprehensive Plan Decennial Review I acknowledge receipt of the above cited comprehensive plan update notification and waive further review/comment on the amendment. Signature Date <•7r061 -D9Ut6 NN'N maw - 4V Printed Name Title January 12, 2018 Ms. Kate Aanenson Community Development Director City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Blvd. PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 RE: City of Chanhasen 2040 Comprehensive Plan Review Dear Ms. Aanenson: Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the City of Chanhassen's draft Comprehensive Plan. The City of Eden Prairie has reviewed the plan and has the following comments to provide. OFC 952 949 8300 FAX 952 949 8390 TOO 952 949 8399 1) Page 119, Intersections/Access, bullet 13 — Regarding the TH I OI/Kurvers Point Road/Valley View Road intersection we would suggest adding language that due to the traffic volumes and topography pedestrian and bike crossings at this intersection can be challenging. Any improvement at the intersection should include improved pedestrian and bike accommodations. In addition, please note the City of Eden Prairie is looking at extending the sidewalk and trail on Valley View Road to TH 101 in the near future (they currently terminate at Tartan Curve approx. %4 mile to the east of TH 101). 2) Page 120, Roadway Capacity/Alignment/Connections, TH 101 North of TH 5 — Suggest adding language that indicates any improvement should include corridor wide pedestrian and bicycle improvements. 3) Page 131, Planned and Programmed Improvements, TH 101 — We concur that corridor wide and intersection improvements are needed along the TH 101 corridor north of TH 5. The improvements should address existing geometric, capacity, pedestrian and bicycle deficiencies within the corridor. The City of Eden Prairie's previous Comp Plan (2030) identified this corridor as a future 4 -lane divided roadway. As part of our 2040 Transportation Plan and Comprehensive Plan Update process we will be reviewing our previous roadway section recommendations to determine if any changes are justified. 4) Page 136, Commuter Rail — At such time that planning for a commuter rail project would commence and as a potentially impacted community to any commuter rail alignment that would serve the City of Chanhassen, the City of Eden Prairie would expect to be involved at both a policy and staff level during all stages of the project. 5) The draft Comprehensive Plan notes that the local water management plan is not yet adopted. When the draft local water management plan is available, the City of Eden Prairie appreciates the opportunity to review and comment. If you have any questions, please call me at 952-949-8489 or email at jklima@edennrairig.org. Sincerely, J lie Klima, CP ty Planner 8080 Mitchell 8d Eden Prairie, MN 55344-4485 etimpreiriemrg Mr. Greg Lerud City Administrator City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 Re: City of Chanhassen 2040 Comprehensive Plan Decennial Review © I acknowledge receipt of the above cited co m rehensive plan update notification and waive further r iew/comm t on the amendment Signature Date � J Printed Name Title 'q - (�,(oele� aY C�8'z� /lob' Gs�►� � z Hennepin County Plan Transportation Goal 1 — Preserve and modernize the existing transportation system • Integrate where feasible and practical, bicycle and pedestrian accommodations as part of rehabilitation/modernization improvement projects. • As part of reconstruction efforts, identify and implement areas where bicycle and pedestrian accommodations can be effectively integrated into the design. Goal 3 — Provide mobility and choice to meet the diversity of transportation needs as well as to support health objectives throughout the county. Pedestrian: • Develop a pedestrian system plan that integrates city plans and a complete walkway system map. • Ensure that pedestrian accommodations are integrated into urban roadway reconstruction/rehabilitation projects. Roadway: • Integrate transit advantages and transit priority into traffic operations where appropriate. • Work with local agencies and private sector to identify roadway and bridge improvements needed to accommodate growth/development. • Work with local agencies and Mn/DOT to coordinate improvements on connecting facilities. • Identify chronic congestion and safety problems and identify, develop, and implement mitigation strategies to address these issues. Work with local partners and other stakeholders to obtain right of way to accommodate future transportation improvements. Jurisdiction and Long Range Transportation Issues Tum back from MnDOT to Hennepin County jurisdiction for Highway 5 west of Hwy 212 and CSAH 61 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION November 9, 2017 Jenny Potter City of Chanhassen PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 SUBJECT: City of Chanhassen 2040 Comp plan update MnDOT Review #CPA17-008 Chanhassen City Limits Chanhassen, Carver County Control Section 1009 Dear Ms. Potter, Metropolitan District Waters Edge Building 1500 County Road B2 West Roseville, MN 55113 Thank you for the opportunity to review the 2024 update to Chanhassen's comprehensive plan. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has reviewed the site plan and has the following comments: Design With over 21 miles of state trunk highways within your borders, Chanhassen has mapped out highway concerns for each state highway. Geometric, signal, and turn lane changes may need to be reviewed through a Level 2 Layout. Your Area Engineer, Diane Langenbach, diane.lan ene bach(c state.mn.us can help guide you through this approval process. The following website provides layout design guidance and identifies layout requirements: httv://www.dot.state.mn.us/design/geometric/index.html The first link under Guidance is helpful, as well as the Design Resources tab. For questions regarding these comments please contact Nancy Jacobson at 651.234.7647 or Nancy.L.Jacobson@state.mn.us Permits: Any use of or work within or affecting MnDOT right of way requires a permit. Permit forms are available from MnDOT's utility website at htti3://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/Maintenance/Hermits.html Please include one plan set formatted to 11 x 17 size with each permit application. Please direct any questions regarding permit requirements to Buck Craig (buck.craigtristate.mn.us or 651-234-7911) of MnDOT's Metro Permits Section. An equal opportunity employer MnDOT Metropolitan District, Waters Edge Building, 1500 County Road B2 West, Roseville, MN 55113 Review Submittal Options: MnDOT's goal is to complete the review of plans within 30 days. Submittals sent in electronically can usually be turned around faster. There are four submittal options. Please submit either: 1. One (1) electronic pdf version of the plans. MnDOT can accept the plans via e-mail at metrodevreviews.dota..state.mn.us provided that each separate e-mail is under 20 megabytes. 2. Three (3) sets of full size plans. Although submitting seven sets of full size plans will expedite the review process. Plans can be sent to: MnDOT — Metro District Planning Section Development Reviews Coordinator 1500 West County Road B-2 Roseville, MN 55113 3. One (1) compact disc. 4. Plans can also be submitted to MnDOT's External FTP Site. Please send files to: ftp•//ftp dot state mn us/nub/incoming/MetroWatersEdge/Planning Internet Explorer doesn't work using ftp so please use an FTP Client or your Windows Explorer (My Computer). Also, please send a note to metrodevreviews.dotna state.mn.us indicating that the plans have been submitted on the FTP site. If you have any questions concerning this review, please contact me at (651) 234-7784. Sincerely, Karen Scheffmg Principal Planner Copy sent via E -Mail: Nancy Jacobson, Design Hailu Shekur, Water Resources Almin Ramic, Traffic Clare Lackey, Traffic Douglas Nelson, Right -of -Way Buck Craig, Permits Diane Langenbach, Area Engineer Sulmaan Khan, Area Engineer Russell Owen, Metropolitan Council MnDOTMetropolitan District, Waters Edge Building, 1500 County Road B2 West, Roseville, MN 55113 2040 City of Chanhassen Comprehensive Plan Schedule Revised 3/19/18 January —March 17, 2017 Draft Plan Elements February 23, 2017 Water Management Plan Open House (Chanhassen Recreation Center) March 7, 2017 Water Management Plan Open House (Chanhassen Library) April 4, 2017 Planning Commission Work session — Overview of Comprehensive Plan April 10, 2017 City Council Work session — Overview of Comprehensive Plan April 18, 12017 Planning Commission — Discuss Infrastructure elements: Sewer, Transportation, and Water July 2017 "The Connection" — Comprehensive Plan Articles Julyl8, 2017 Planning Commission — Housing, Land Use, Sewer, Water and Parks & Open Space August 1, 2017 National Night Out — Comprehensive Plan displays August 1, 2017 Planning Commission — Discuss Natural Resources August 15, 2017 Planning Commission —Water Resources Open Houses September 13, 2017 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Wilder Room - Chanhassen Library (7711 Kerber Boulevard) September 14, 2017 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Minnewashta Room - Chanhassen Recreation Center (23 10 Coulter Boulevard) October 3, 2017 Planning Commission —Hearing on 2040 Comprehensive Plan, recommendation for jurisdictional review October 9, 2017 City Council — Authorization for Jurisdictional Review (6 month) Submit document to Metropolitan Council for preliminary review October 20, 2017 Submit document for jurisdictional review (6 months — ends April 20, 2018) November 22, 2017 Receive Metropolitan Council preliminary review comments. January 18, 2018 Assign Metropolitan Council preliminary review comments (MacKenzie and Bob) February 1, 2018 Local Water Management Plan Begin 60 -day comment period WMO's and 45 -day comment period Met Council and Counties February 2, 2018 Interim status Metropolitan Council preliminary review comments February 20, 2018 Metropolitan Council preliminary review comments addressed March 2018 Revise 2040 Comprehensive Plan, address jurisdictional comments March 19, 2018 Local Water Management Plan end 45 -day comment period April 2, 2018 Planning Commission discuss jurisdictional comments and Plan revisions April 3, 2018 Local Water Management Plan End 60 -day comment period (unless extension granted) July 3, 2018 Final Watersheds Review and approval of LWMP July 17, 2018 Planning Commission — Public Hearing on Revisions & Adoption Recommendation July 23, 2017 City Council — work session on jurisdictional comments and revisions to the Comprehensive Plan August 13, 2018 City Council — Adoption hearing and submittal to the Metropolitan Council for System Consistency Review GAPLAN\2040 comp Plan12018 Schedule.docx