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EDA Agenda - 01/10/2024 (Workshop)AGENDA WORKSHOP - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) Wednesday, January 10, 2024 — 4:45 p.m. Academy Room, Monticello Community Center Commissioners: President Steve Johnson, Vice President Jon Morphew, Treasurer Hali Sittig, 011ie Koropchak-White, Rick Barger and Councilmembers Lloyd Hilgart and Tracy Hinz Staff: Executive Director Jim Thares, Rachel Leonard, Angela Schumann, Hayden Stensgard 1. Call to order 2. Block 34 Discussion a. Block 34 Property Update and Development b. Environmental Studies c. Long Term Vision d. Process Discussion 3. Adjournment City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan IVIUI ILII.CIIV, MN Prepared for: The City of Monticello ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 Prepared by: Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. Tangible Consulting Services CLININGHAM Moriilao 6 e o V P Background and Purpose The purpose of this Plan is to attract and direct investments on the core blocks of Downtown Monticello, MN over the next 10 years. The Plan advocates for solidifying Downtown as the heart of the community with a series of coordinated public and private investments. Together, these investments will create a human -scaled environment that encourages gathering, socializing, visiting and enjoying on a daily basis - throughout the year. The improvements outlined in this Plan aim to build on the unique qualities of Monticello to make the Downtown yet more attractive to those who have chosen to live and do business in the community. Specifically, the Plan seeks to promote Broadway Street as a storefront district with restaurants and specialty retail, celebrate the River for its recreational, connective and economic qualities, reinvigorate a downtown housing market with multiple, appropriately scaled, infill projects, and improve the experience of Pine Street for all users. The plan is ambitious, but achievable. Over time and upon completion, the plan would usher in up to 500 new units of downtown housing, new restaurants overlooking the river, and unique retail and services on Broadway. Momentum can be established in the next few years. Primary projects to be completed within five years include: redevelopment of Block 52, Walnut Street connection to River Street and infill housing on Walnut Street. Implementation of this Plan will create two legacies. The first will be a revitalized Downtown with an economy and attractions that benefit all residents of Monticello. Equally important, however to the physical improvements described above will be the legacy of new partnerships and civic cooperation that are essential to and will result from coordinated actions. The ideas set forth in this Plan come from the vested interest of the Monticello community through a broad public outreach effort. The realization of these ideas rely on a coordinated, cooperative, and active public sector working in tandem with an entrepreneurial private sector The result will be a lively Downtown for all in Monticello, a place that embodies both its history and future aspirations. Goals � 0 0 weodtlw FFU E] I,. .�� 4 Improve Pine Street for All Users C STI C" Shift the Center of Town to Walnut and Broadway Encourage Small and Medium Scaled Investments "` _X City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Executive Summary 0 NOTE:7his illustration depicts new deveopment on both private and public properties. The plan does not i Tu compel private property owners to change anything regarding how they use their land. Rather, the Plan is a /i� t. guide for change if the property owner chooses to do so. Please see page—for an illustration of the Master Plan as it applies to publicly held properties only. The City will endeavor to work with' existing business who wish to remain, revitalize and expand in the downtown.- City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Executive Summary 0 Frameworks Land Use, Open Space and Transportation are the three frameworks that organize and define the physical environment. As with systems in the human body, each must function independently - and together with - the others. If one fails, they all fail. This is why it is important to understand frameworks as individual systems that must function as part of a single Downtown. The Plan is also divided into frameworks in order to allow different agencies, departments, and investors act in concert with each other. This will help ensure public and private investments are coordinated, less risky, and more publicly acceptable. Framework: Open Space and Parks (Primary recommednations) • Improve Riverfront Parks to accommodate more programming and events • Redesign Walnut Street and River Street to allow for park extention during events • Convert vacant lots on Broadway to small pocket parks • Utilize River islands for additional natural park space • Create pedestrian refuges or enhanced building entry ways on the corners of blocks along Pine Street • Enliven open spaces with public art wherever possible Framework: Access and Circulation • Emphasize connectivity throughout the Core, with pedestrian and bike friendly streets, a complete sidewalk system, and connectivity to the in -town neighborhoods. • Promote a "complete streets" policy that balances the needs of all users in the Downtown. • Manage and improve the grid system to support connectivity and access throughout Downtown • Work with MnDOT to improve Pine Street for users of Downtown Monticello, including additional signals, maintaining the River Street signal and supporting an additional river crossing • Improve pedestrian crossings of Broadway at Walnut and Cedar to improve access to the Riverfront • Reconnect Walnut Street with River Street Framework: Development and Land Use • Riverfront District with destination restaurant and entertainment uses, as well as housing • Broadway District with shopfront retail and restaurant uses beneath housing and offices • In -town neighborhoods extend to Walnut and Cedar Street with new infill housing 2-4 stories (apartments and townhouses) Additional recomendations are included in the Framewoirks Section pages 25-32 :N 9 Open Space and Parks J 7� Access and Circulation Development and land Use Immediate Next Steps and Implementation 1. Improve the physical environment with streetscape, benches, programming, and art. 2. Bolster Broadway with a facade improvement program and retail recruitment. 3. Aggressively market development opportunities such as Block 52 and infill housing on Walnut and Cedar Street 4. Enact the appropriate policies, programs and incentives that enable the type of development described in the Plan. How is This Plan Related to the Embracing Downtown Plan and the Comprehensive Plan? In 2010, the City of Monticello completed the "Embracing Downtown Plan". The full area considered to be "Downtown Monticello"extends from Interstate I-94 to the Mississippi River, and generally from Cedar Street to Maple Street. The Embracing Downtown Plan was adopted as an appendix to the Comprehensive Plan. Changes in the retail marketplace overall, and more specifically market changes and reinvestments in downtown Monticello, have created a need to develop a new planning perspective for the core blocks of the downtown. This document therefore is an update to the 2008 Monticello Comprehensive Plan and to the Embracing Downtown Plan for the Downtown. This Plan will replace the Embracing Downtown plan as an appendix to the Comprehensive Plan. City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Executive Summary 0 Project Goals I Shift the Center and Double Down on Broadway. Over time the travel and use patterns of Downtown have changed - altering the overall experience of downtown. Up until 1960, despite Broadway's designation as a State Highway (152) most travel was local. However, as the region grew, Monticello became a crossroads - thereby burdening Broadway and Pine Street with high volumes of through traffic and widened streets. Today, the Broadway / Pine Street intersection is one of the most traveled intersections in the region. Whereas that quality makes for great visibility, it also makes for a poor pedestrian experience and poor access to adjacent properties. Broadway, west of Pine Street, is relatively lightly traveled and unlike Broadwway east of Pine Street, it has retained its pedestrian scale. Furthermore, the City has developed successful parks at the end of Cedar Street and Walnut Street. Therefore, an opportunity exists to fully extend Walnut and Cedar Street down to the park and grow the downtown mercantile district towards the riverfront along Broadway. Improve the Pine Street Experience for Everyone. Whether passing through Monticello along Pine Street (TH 25), trying to cross Pine Street by foot, or going to a business along Pine Street, the experience of using Pine Street is generally a negative one for all users. The environment of Pine Street projects a negative image and it is a divider between the east and west side of the town. Whereas Pine Street will always be a heavily traveled street, it does not need to be a negative experience. The community can take it back, claiming it for more appropriate development types, making it safer, more pleasant, and attractive for all users. Lots of Small Investments, a few medium ones and just one or two big ones. Monticello, despite it's growth, is proud to be a small town. Small towns develop charm and character through a series of small incremental investments that together add up to help a place become memorable and beloved. Simple investments such as new awnings, improved lighting and well maintained landscaping can make a big impression. Small buildings that fit on vacant parcels or otherwise underutilized land can happen quickly - adding vitality to a community. By promoting a high quantity of smaller investments (1/4 block and smaller) and medium scaled redevelopment projects (up to 1/2 block in scale), the Downtown will become more diverse, more lively, more responsive and adaptable to changes in the market place. A few medium scaled investments, warranted by a strong market or a strategic need, are important and valuable. But they should be carefully scaled and implemented so as to not disrupt the fragile fabric of the small town. r 11 Engage and love the riverfront. Go beyond the Swan. Great places have unique assets that differentiate them from others. Monticello has the Mississippi River. This defining feature can be further utilized to the benefit of Monticello residents and businesses. A riverfront that is well connected with blue and green trails, is publicly accessible and is activated throughout the day and the year can become a defining feature for the City and an important driver of economic activity. City of Monticello Small Area Plan I Goals and Objectives Walnut Street and Cedar Street Walnut and Cedar Streets Character Area: The recommendations and guidelines on this page pertain to the area colored on this diagram Walnut Street and Cedar Street are important corridors to the River as well as transitions between the commercial areas of downtown and the in -town neighborhoods. In order to perform in this capacity, the Plan encourages new housing to infill vacant lots and eventually for single family housing to transition to medium density housing. Live/work units or small service/production (such as insurance agent or jewelry maker) are permitted. In addition, the Plan recommends improvements to the street that will accommodate pedestrian and bike access to the River. This includes parallel parking, aligned sidewalks and crosswalks, and curb extensions at Broadway. 0 Create a pedestrian promenade to the Riverfront with wide continuous sidewalks and well marked crosswalks Infill vacant lots and redevelop underutilized 0 parcels with housing in small apartments or townhouses. Small service or production uses are permitted within these and existing buildings. OEncourage new housing to face Walnut and Cedar Street, with multiple doors facing the street. OLocate all parking towards the middle of the block, accessed via a rear lane shared with other properties on the block. Encourage small and medium scaled residential buildings © (3-5 stories,1/4 to 1/2 block) that prioritize pedestrian scale and walkability. Perspective along Walnut Street, looking north towards the River. r m Y P 1 � oo P 8' 12' 8 24' 8' 12' 8' 80' ROW a ■ Walnut Street Promenade to the River River Street Broadway 3rd Street 4th Street 5th Street tracks 7th Street Proposed Parallel Parking Section of Walnut and Cedar Street On -street parking is important throughout Downtown. Parallel parking will not require an easement and is desireable in front of residential buildings. Diagonal parking requires an easement and yields 50% more parking spaces. City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas M Walnut Street and Cedar Street Guidelines Precedent Images Facade and Frontage • Porches and/ or dooryards are encouraged for all ground floor residential units. • Dormers and bay windows are encouraged to create a pedestrian scaled facade • Upper story balconies are encouraged. • Courtyards are permitted along 1/2 of a front property line. Public Realm • 6'-10' sidewalk, aligned across intersections and along the front of blocks. • On street parking for visitors to Downtown • Clearly marked crosswalks to accommodate pedestrian and bike access between the Community Center and the Riverfront �ass��9 I r , , mo o0o" f! ' Sys I I .or -41%% Massing and Orientation • Buildings should be between 2 and 4 stories. • Buildings should be primarily oriented to Walnut and Cedar Street to create a comfortable pedestrian environment. • Dormers and roof articulations should be used to reduce the scale of buildings if buildings are longer than 100' in length. Building Use and Location I • Primarily residential uses between the Civic Center and Walnut Street. Small scale service and commercial businesses permitted on corner of 4th and Cedar and 4th and Walnut. • Buildings oriented toward front (street) and ' front corners I I I I I I I L City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas M Block 34 Block 34 (public ownership in blue) Br\yStrPPtF lP 2 h� ell Frontage And Ground Floor Uses Active (retail) uses are encouraged at Pine Street and Broadway. Residential frontages are encouraged on Cedar Street. The remainder of the block is flexible. Active Frontage Flexible Frontage (either Active or Residential) Most of the properties on Block 34 are f II publicly owned. In addition, there are two wells on the block that impact development.- _ II If If Redevelopment is further challenged by ' 1=..� 1 I I Ir limitations on property access created by medians on Broadway and Pine Street. The site is attractive for "outbound" retail and the plan recommends such a use to be located in Residential Frontage Active Frontage the base of a multi use building on the corner of Pine and Broadway. BroQa�QyStrPe F "et �i ok B "et StrPe % Setbacks, Pocket Parks & Open Space Buildings should define the perimeter of the block with a front facade zone between 5' and 15' of the front property line. The two wells on site have 5o' setbacks and shou Id be incorporated into courtyards or parking areas. Building Setback Well Setback Bro Parking & Servicing -}t 1 Primary access to mid block parking should occur from Cedar Street and 4th Street. Surface Parking Access Way �a r Options The two illustrations above show potential options for development on Block 34 - both adhering to the guidelines. The top illustration shows a development pattern that assumes the property on Cedar Street remains. City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas Frameworks: Purpose Land Use, Open Space and Transportation are the three frameworks that organize and define the physical environment. As with systems in the human body, each must function independently - and together with - the others. If one fails, others are impacted. This is why it is important to understand frameworks as individual systems that must function as part of a single Downtown. The Plan is also divided into frameworks in order to allow different agencies, departments, and investors to act in concert with each other. This will help ensure public and private investments are coordinated, less risky, and more publicly acceptable. — Required Retail Frontage — Small Retail Opportunities Commercial Mixed -Use Multi -Family Housing Public Employment Pa rk/Open S pace/Cemetery �♦ 1 .♦ ♦• 1 Core Study Area Frameworks: Land Use and Development Development patterns that support social interaction, local character, and a compact connected and walkable environment. General Approach The Land Use Plan promotes a development pattern that recognizes the essential role that Downtowns plays in the communities they serve. Successful Downtowns tend to be places that serve many functions for the full cross section of the community throughout the year and across generations. They are places to gather, eat, live, shop, celebrate, protest, recreate, meet, be entertained, and to visit. They are places that promote social interactions and the unique creative expression of the community. At their best, Downtowns are places that exude pride because they represent the best the community has to offer. In order to promote these ideals, this Plan favors policies and development patterns that improve downtown for those who currently use it and patterns that support the places that people value. Therefore, development patterns and land uses in this Plan seek to support the Main Street character of Broadway, the importance of Walnut Street as a promenade to the River, regional and local needs of Pine Street, and the riverfront as the birthplace of the City. This Plan also recognizes the traditional (and still relevant) role of Downtown Monticello as well as the changing nature of small Downtowns throughout the country. In doing so, the Plan is committed to retaining the small scale shopfront District on Broadway by encouraging uses that value "experience" over "convenience". At the same time, the Plan encourages Pine Street (the regional face of downtown) to develop as a corridor that emphasizes convenience and accessibility. Together, both Broadway and Pine Street can complement each other to create a downtown that attracts a wide range of investments. Physically, the Plan favors compact walkable small town design with a fine grained mix of uses. The Plan arranges development types and land uses so valued places are supported, and new investments can add to the overall vitality of downtown. Recommendations • Create a Center to Downtown that is active throughout the day and into the evening - year round. The Walnut / Broadway Intersection should become the heart of this area. • Improve connections to the River by locating uses that benefit from open spaces and activities associated with the River. • Improve the entry experience from the north. • Maintain a shopfront District along Broadway, west of Pine Street comprised of traditional main street (mercantile) buildings that have retail/restaurant space on the ground floor and wither housing or offices above. • Create a development pattern on Pine Street that benefits from high visibility and regional access. • Infill Walnut Street and Cedar Street with mid scale housing (2-4 stories) that creates an effective transition between the in -town neighborhoods and the Downtown. City of Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan I Character Areas N Monticello 2040 - VISION + PLAN - PHASE ONE I JANUARY 2020 This first phase of the Comprehensive Plan process, the Visioning phase, included a community engagement process to identify common values, growth aspirations and a vision to inform the planning direction for the next 20 years. The vision, value statements and preferred development scenario will serve as the foundation for creating the new Comprehensive Plan during the second phase of the planning process. The Comprehensive Plan provides a set of goals, policies and strategies for achieving Monticello's vision for the future. 11 In 2040 the City of Monticello is an inclusive community focused around sustainable growth while maintaining its small-town character. Monticello is a Mississippi River town known for its schools, parks, biking and walking trails and vibrant downtown. Monticello is an evolving, friendly and safe community that respects the quality of its environment, fosters a sense of belonging and connection, encourages a healthy and active lifestyle and supports innovation to promote a prosperous economy. A safe, clean, and beautiful community supported by caring and helpful residents. A network of parks, open space and trail connections that provide recreation opportunities. An inclusive community welcoming people of all ages, races, religions and ethnic backgrounds. A diversified and strong local economy competitive at regional, state and national levels. A vibrant downtown that embraces the River and provides a focal point for the community. A healthy community focused on physical and mental health and wellness of its residents. A range of attainable housing options in terms of type, cost, and location. A respected school and education system serving the community. A balanced land use and transportation framework that provides options and connectivity. A thriving arts and culture scene that reflects the creativity of the community and supports a sense of place. Monticello 2040 - VISION + PLAN - PHASE ONE I JANUARY 2020 Development Assumptions 0 Sustainability - Focus on sustainability, open space and wetland preservation throughout City. Q Infill Development - New service commercial and light industrial infill. Q Conservation Neighborhoods - Single-family housing developed as conservation subdivisions in a clustered fashion mitigating impacts to sensitive areas. Q Industrial Expansion - Full build out and expansion of Otter Creek Industrial Park and growth around future Interchange. Q Multi -Family Housing - New multi -family infill development near core of downtown and other focus areas. 0 New School - New elementary and middle school campus with environmental focus. Q Downtown - Downtown plan implementation thriving with new commercial, mixed-use and public realm improvements. Q Mississippi River - Focus on River with new access, connections and rive rfront trail. 0 New Employment Center - New industrial business park developed around new interchange with green technology, renewable energy, manufacturing and other uses. 0 Xcel Facility - The Xcel Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant is licensed through 2030 and will seek relicensing to 2040. Q Annexation Area - Portions of the Orderly Annexation Area are designated as an Urban Reserve for future development. Development would likely include conservation single-family cluster subdivisions. Note: The Preferred Scenario guidance and mapping provided in the Vision Report will be further refined during the Comprehensive Plan process. This map is not the City of Monticello's final Land Use Plan. This map provides initial guidance for the next phase of the project, the Comprehensive Plan, and will be further detailed and refined. D INCREMENTAL, SUSTAINABLE Growth Scenario The preferred development scenario is the result of community feedback on the four previous scenarios and the community's vision. The community envisions Monticello in 2040 as an environmentally and economically sustainable community that has experienced strong, balanced growth. Key Preferred Scenario Aspects Downtown Focus 6 Industrial and Employment Q New School 0 Conservation Neighborhoods Otter Creek Industrial Park M —I pr- "FA- ft - Technology, Renewable Energy, OManufacturing & Distribution Warehousing ILI Potential School Site with U Retail and Commercial Trails and Open Space AN H , Multi -Family 10-18 Unit/Acre Commercial/Residential Mix (Neo Traditional) Development Residential (South) 8-10 Units/Acre �A Downtown Mixed Use 10-18 Unit/Acre '. LRegionalOriented� Commercial _ ..W I- L vicCommercial Light Industria Infill Industrial and Employment Generating Areas The City uses three zoning districts to classify its industrial land based on use and locational aspects. Three new land use designations have been created based on these districts. The existing zoning district standards and their basic hierarchy is expected to remain, with development standards and use restrictions tailored to accommodate the particular needs of different industry types. However, the City may need to amend the zoning code to accommodate a range of new and modern industrial and employment generating uses, with consideration for any specific operational characteristics associated with such uses. The City should also continue to address potential impacts from industrial uses to nearby non -industrial uses. This is implemented through the zoning and the development review process, as well as the zoning ordinance performance standards that reduce the potential for land use conflicts. Strategies to reduce impacts related to vehicle storage, excessive dust and noise, landscaping and screening, and exterior lighting requirements can be included. Downtown Monticello The strategy for Downtown will rely on the City's Downtown Small Area Plan. Implementation of the Comprehensive Plan to achieve the vision of the Downtown will require a consistent approach between both planning documents. However, the Downtown Plan is the guiding document. Adjustments, as needed, to the existing zoning code will be one of the first steps. A significant catalytic project is needed to change perceptions of the Downtown. It is recommended that the City concentrate public investments in areas of the Downtown where a new sense of place can emerge. The City should actively promote and work towards a catalytic development project to help create a sense of place in the Downtown. This could include the Walnut Street corridor streetscape plan and connecting Walnut Street to River Street. New development projects, in particular Block 52, would make an exciting statement to the Mississippi riverfront and enliven this part of the Downtown. A new streetscape and new development along Walnut Street will reinforce the character of the corridor and connect the Downtown core near the riverfront to the Monticello Community Center, Cargill and other activity generators south of the Downtown. Mixed Neighborhoods & Commercial/Residential Flex Districts The Comprehensive Plan includes a new land use designation labeled Mixed Neighborhood. The purpose of this designation is to recognize areas of Monticello where a mix of residential housing types is the predominant use but could also have neighborhood serving commercial development that provides goods and services generally needed on a day-to-day basis. Commercial uses would typically be very small up to 1,000 square feet, while other areas near East Bertram designated MN may have larger neighborhoods which necessitate larger neighborhood centers. The City will need to amend the Zoning Code accordingly to accommodate such uses. Another new land use designation included in the Comprehensive Plan is referred to as Commercial/Residential Flex (CRF). The purpose of the Commercial/ Residential Flex designation is to give the City and property owners flexibility for future land use based on the economy and market demand. This designation allows a mix of flexible and compatible uses, such as commercial, office, retail and residential, in limited areas of the City on the same or adjacent properties. Development and improvement of properties designated as CRF will be implemented through the City's Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning process, subject to review and approval of the City. io��O./►. v9 �1. � r / .�. ■� ■isp� �j r X111 WATER ACCESS D PARKPOTENTIAL BRIDGE 1 I. �`, o nun /•SSING POT•CROSSING• MIXED NEIGHBORHOOD CHELSEA COMMONS PARK CONCEPT 190 IMPLEMENTATION GOALS, POLICIES AND STRATEGIES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THEMES The goals, policies and actions related to overarching themes of sustainability, community health or sense of place are identified by an icon with the implementation chart displayed later in the chapter. LAND USE, GROWTH AND ORDERLY ANNEXATION The Land Use, Growth and Orderly Annexation Chapter presents the goals, policies, and strategies to achieve the land use vision. They are organized into six major topic areas discussed in further detail within Chapter 3 of the Comprehensive Plan. • Growth and Change Complete Neighborhoods • Successful Commercial Centers and Corridors Revitalized Mixed -Use Downtown • Active Employment Centers • A Preserved Natural Environment Collectively these policies and strategies provide the guidance needed to achieve Monticello's land use vision and development character. They provide the foundation to protect and strengthen neighborhoods, foster a revitalized downtown and active employment centers, promote and protect the River, and conserve the open spaces and natural areas valued so highly by residents. Since these policies were prepared in tandem with those addressing mobility and connectivity, they ensure that economic centers, neighborhoods, and valued natural areas and open space will remain accessible and connected. MOBILITY AND CONNECTIVITY The Mobility & Connectivity Chapter presents the goals, policies, and strategies to implement the vision and complete the mobility network. For organizational purposes, the goals policies and strategies are divided amongst five topics described within Chapter 4 of the Comprehensive Plan. • Planned Street Network • Complete Streets • New Interstate 94 Interchange • Downtown Transportation • Connectivity Exhibit 4.6 in Chapter 4 illustrates the strategies geographically. COMMUNITY CHARACTER, DESIGN AND THE ARTS Monticello will focus on its community design and arts goals related to the following topics discussed in further detail within Chapter 5 of the Comprehensive Plan. • Urban Design and Placemaking • Site Design and Architecture • Downtown Design • Design to Promote Economic Activity • Arts, Culture and Equity Source: Downtown Public Art, Source: City of Monticello 192 IMPLEMENTATION IMPLEMENTATION CHART: LAND USE, GROWTH AND ORDERLY ANNEXATION SHORT I LONG- ONGOING THEME TERM TERM Policy 3.8. Commercial Uses and Public Health Manage commercial land uses and development in a way that contributes to the health and well-being of Monticello residents. Ensure commercial areas are Strategy3.8.1- Promote food access by amending zoning regulations to allow retail and service based food uses in all commercial districts and some residential districts as appropriate. These uses may include food stores, markets, community gardens and farmer's markets. O Strategy3.82- Require pedestrian and bike connected and accessible and connections in new commercial development. ensure the food system is protected, that no food deserts exist in the City, O and all residents have equal access to food. • Policy 4.1. Downtown Small Area Plan ("Downtown Plan") Utilize the Downtown Small Area Plan as the primary planning document that guides development and improvement in the Downtown. The components O of the Downtown Plan shall be acknowledged and referenced in terms of development and improvement priorities. These include the Downtown Goals, Frameworks and Implementation Actions which will continue to remain high priority for the City until achieved. These are listed below for reference. - ..... .. . . . off . SSS Downtown Goals Downtown Frameworks Shift the Center and Double Down on Broadway. Open Space and Parks Improve the Pine Street Experience for Everyone. Access and Land Use • Lots of Small Investments, a few medium ones and Development and Land Use just one or two big ones. • Engage and love the riverfront. Go beyond the Swan. Downtown Implementation • Improve the physical environment with streetscape, benches, programming, and art. Bolster Broadway with a facade improvement program and retail recruitment. • Aggressively market development opportunities such as Block 52 and infill housing on Walnut and Cedar Streets. • Enact the appropriate policies, programs and incentives that enable the type of development described in the Plan. 206 IMPLEMENTATION IMPLEMENTATION CHART: LAND USE, GROWTH AND ORDERLY ANNEXATION SHORT- I LONG- ONGOING THEME TERM TERM Source: Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan, 2017 Source: Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan, 2017 4.2: The Mississippi River Strategy4.3.1- Amend zoning regulations lot]Policy Ensure that any proposed development and improvements in the Downtown Apply Downtown Mixed -Use as appropriately to include the Downtown O recognize the River as a key asset and embrace and incorporate views the primary land use designation Mixed -Use designations, including ((( of the River to the extent practicable. to help support and advance ))) Source: Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan, 2017 Source: Monticello Downtown Small Area Plan, 2017 MONTICELLO 2040 VISION + PLAN Policy 4.3: Downtown Mixed -Use Strategy4.3.1- Amend zoning regulations Apply Downtown Mixed -Use as appropriately to include the Downtown the primary land use designation Mixed -Use designations, including to help support and advance appropriate standards for height, setbacks, the revitalization of downtown FAR/density and allowed uses. Monticello consistent with the O Downtown Small Area Plan. A broad �a mix of uses, traditional architecture, well-designed public environment and connections to the River and nearby neighborhoods will help achieve this goal. MONTICELLO 2040 VISION + PLAN IMPLEMENTATION CHART: LAND USE, GROWTH AND ORDERLY ANNEXATION SHORT I LONG- ONGOING THEME TERM TERM 208 —!� IMPLEMENTATION Policy 4.3. Downtown Mixed -Use Strategy4.3.2- Focus investment and redevelopment efforts on Block 52 and surrounding parcels. Recruit a high-profile tenant or other large activity generator in a O O premier building space overlooking the River and anchoring the Downtown. Strategy4.3.3- Implement improvements to the downtown streetscape, including the Walnut Corridor Streetscape Plans, to complement the goal for a new and revitalized downtown. All downtown O ((( branding and signage should be consistent. ))) Strategy4.3.4 -Coordinate with MnDOT as necessary to implement traffic management measures and streetscape design techniques to reduce truck speeds through Downtown, improve the pedestrian experience O and incorporate design techniques that emphasize safety, access and mobility throughout the Downtown. Policy 5.1. Land Supply Strategy 5.1.1- Retain and plan for and Employment Growth development of land zoned for Employment _ • • ' • • • • • • - • • • • Maintain an industrial land supply Campus and Light Industrial Park that is sufficient to meet long-term needs for light • • . - • .. that is adequate and suitable industrial uses, manufacturing, production O �� - • • • • - • for the continued growth of the and assembly, and other uses which support - • - - - • • • • City's core industries, including continued diversity in tax base and create • - • • • manufacturing, logistics/distribution, living -wage employment. • • • - - • • - and emerging technologies. • • - • . • - The City should capitalize on its Strategy 5.1.2 - Evaluate industrial land use • • • • proximity to Interstate 94, regional opportunity for warehousing/distribution as a industrial balancing impacts -- • • • • •• transportation facilities, and growing sector, on transportation corridors and land -to- O �a O .. . -• - . • . educated and skilled work force to employment ratios. ►- - .• - create opportunities for job growth. 208 —!� IMPLEMENTATION PRIMARY GROWTH CITY-WIDE GROWTH AND DOWNTOWN Developing parcels within the City and the Downtown are the primary growth objectives of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Monticello will prioritize infill development within the existing municipal boundary and adjacent lands accessible by existing utility infrastructure, with a strong focus on the revitalization and redevelopment of the Downtown. SECONDARY GROWTH STUDY AREAS AND PORTIONS OF THE MOAA The secondary growth objectives of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan include directing growth into the Northwest Study Area, the East Bertram Study Area, specific parcels of land within the MOAA with a future planned land use designation, and other areas that align with City goals and policies. In particular, property outside the Study Areas but with frontage on County Highway (CSAH) 39, Highway 25 and other major transportation corridors, or properties already served by utilities are logical development opportunities and may be considered Primary Growth Areas. The City shall retain discretion when evaluating development proposals in the Secondary Growth Area that are consistent with the Goals and Vision of the Comprehensive Plan. Sunset Ponds Development TERTIARY GROWTH DEVELOPMENT RESERVE OF THE MOAA The third growth objective is to direct growth in the Development Reserve of the MOAA. Property within the MOAA will retain their existing uses until requests for annexation and development under the Orderly Annexation Agreement occurs, and transportation and utility improvements are installed. This includes utility studies to support cost effective and efficient infrastructure into the secondary and tertiary areas. It would be premature to change the land use designations of parcels at the time of this Comprehensive Plan given this Plan's long-term development horizon, and the potential need for future study and development impact assessment. As appropriate, the City may undertake or authorize development studies to respond to Comprehensive Plan amendment proposals or changing circumstances. Since these areas have a longer development horizon and have not been assigned a new future land use designation, they will continue to accommodate the existing single-family, rural residential and agricultural land uses that exist today. Any future change of land use will require a Comprehensive Plan amendment. Residential Development in the City of Monticello MONTICELLO 2040 VISION + PLAN 51 LAND USE, GROWTH AND ORDERLY ANNEXATION GOALS Listed below are the land use goals which were informed by the Community Vision. For the complete set of policies and strategies for the goals refer to the Implementation Chapter. GOAL 1: GROWTH AND CHANGE A City that prioritizes growth inward by concentrating development activities within the existing cityboundaries and grows or develops into the OrderlyAnnexation Area only when development is proposed or planned contiguous to city boundaries, sensitive open space lands are protected and thoughtfully incorporated into the development pattern, and the land is serviced by appropriate utility and transportation systems. MENOL GOAL 2: COMPLETE NEIGHBORHOODS A City that prioritizes growth inward by concentrating development activities within the existing city boundaries and grows or develops into the Orderly Annexation Area only when development is proposed or planned contiguous to city boundaries, sensitive open space lands are protected and thoughtfully incorporated into the development pattern, and the land is serviced by appropriate utility and transportation systems. Successful, vibrant commercial centers and corridors that can adapt over time and provide a place for shopping, services, civic activities, entertainment, and arts and culture. GOAL 4: REVITALIZED MIXED-USE DOWNTOWN A revitalized mixed-use downtown that embraces the River and serves as the heart of the community and focus of civic activity that is lively throughout the day and night consisting of a variety of dining, shopping, recreation, celebrating, gathering and living opportunities. ii L 5: ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT CENTERS Monticello as a strong and growing regional employment center including a variety of economic sectors established as the preferred location for manufacturing, technology, research, and development, and home to a diverse mix of businesses and industries. An open space"frame around and woven throughont►c�mplemented by the Mississippi River, Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park, other local and regional parks, trails and recreation areas which together protect the City's natural resources, lakes, wetlands and woodlands, and provide opportunities for recreation, enhance visual beauty, and shape the City's character. MONTICELLO 2040 VISION + PLAN 95 EDA -HELD PROPERTY WORKSHOP I NOVEMBER 8, 2023 SUMMARY, EXCERPT BLOCK 34 a. 2040 Economic Development Goals: Downtown Vitality, Redevelopment & Reinvestment, Business Expansion & Retention b. Priority: HIGH (1-3 YEARS) c. Notes/Discussion: • Quarter to half block redevelopment is an option. • Evaluate opportunity to relocate one or both municipal wells, including cost and timeframe. • Two-story development design preferred (not 4+ stories). • Professional office uses preferred, residential not preferred. • Additional acquisition is an opportunity on the block. • Parking for existing multi -family will need to be a consideration with redevelopment. • Develop the perimeter, leaving the center for parking (and wells if not relocated); small structured parking something to look at in terms of design and cost. • More environmental work is likely needed d. Next Steps: • Continue to illustrate on available property maps. • Obtain quote for remaining TIF qualification and environmental work, complete. • Determine priority and eligibility for remediation grants. • Workshop with City on intended uses, parking and wells. • Consider amendment to the Downtown Small Area Plan for intended uses. • Zoning allows a mix of commercial and residential uses; block is split between Pine Street and Walnut & Cedar sub -districts. • Continue to monitor acquisition opportunity. e. Marketing/Development Strategies: • Develop a concept rendering of intended product, site plan incorporating wells and development parameters. 1IPage BLOCK 34 <. 0. 2 a� 2 a L� - - 9 0.19 ac. Ake 20.25 a O 3 at. 0.25a 0.25 ac. . 0.25 ac. 4.4 ALJ ` 4% ` 1 in= 84 Ft D city D EDA O Private �ZCITY OF mW,0-nticello 1 January 5, 2024 Map Powered By Datafi WS%,