Planning Commission Agenda 12-04-2007
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AGENDA
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSIO....
Tuesday, December 4th, 2007
6:00PM
Commissioners:
Rod Dragsten, Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgnrt, William Spartz, and
Barry Voight
Council Liaiwn:
Brian Stumpf
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A.ngela Schumann, Gary Anderson, Kimberly Holien - NAC
1. CHIllOorder.
2. Consideration 10 approve the minutes of)lovember6th, 2007.
3. Consideration of adding items 10 the agenda.
4. Cit;zencomments
5. Continued Public Hearing _ Consideration (lra reque,t for Amendment to the Monticello Zoning
Ordinance forthe regulati[)n of Grading, Erosion & SedimcntConlrol.
Applicant: CityofMonticcllo
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Consideration to r~",.iew for update action On expiring Conditional Use Permits and Plats_
7. Consideration to r""iew for recommendation proceeding with a Request [or Proposal for a Natural
Resource InvcntOIy.
8. Adjoum.
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MINUTES
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007
6:00PM
Commissioners Present:
Rod Dragsten, Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart, William Spartz, and
Ban)'Voight
CouncilLiaisonAbsent:
BrianSturnpf
Staff:
Angela Schumann, Gary Anderson, Kimberly Holien ,- NAC
I. Call to order.
Chainnan Dragsten called the meeting to order, noting the full quorum of the Commission and
the absence of Council Liaison Stumpf.
2. ConsidemtiontoaDDrovelhe minutesofOctober2OO. 2007.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER VOIGHT TO APPROVE THE MINUlT!S OF OCTOBER 2",
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MOnOl" SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GABLER. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
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Consideralion ofaddin{! items to thea1!ellda.
Comnri"ioncr Dragslen asked for confirmalion on the comp plan workshop dates tobe add ed to the
agenda.
4. CitiMIDcOIIUIlents.
NONE.
5. Continued Public Hearing. Con,ideration ora rCQuest for a Conditional UHe Permit for Ooen and
Outdoor Stora>re in tne E-3 District. Applicant, Olson Prooertv Manlll,ement
PlalUler Holien presented the staff report_ Holien reported that Olson Property Management has
applied for a Conditional Use Permit for Open and Outdoor Storage to allow lor the storage of
vchiclcs in the rcar yard ofthc propcrty located at 19 Sandberg Road and is 4.58 acres in size. The
propertyiSlOnedB-3,HighwayBusipess,
Holien stated that the applicant is requesting a CUP to allow exterior storage of vehicles related to
Jerry's Towing and Repair. Jerry's Towing and Repair will be leasing a small space within the
principal building for an office. Holien reported that a similar Conditional Use Permit was
previouslyapprovedforthesite, but has since expired due to non-use. Thcsitecurrentlycontains
a 6,400 square foot storage area in the rcar yard of the site, south oftheexistin gbui1ding.Jerry's
Towing will be utilizing approximately 3,200 square feet ofthe >outh half of this storage space.
In addition to the outdoor storage area, the site comains a large bituminousparki ngarea,a
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building approximately 7,176 square feet in area, and part ofa wetland. Access i, provided '~a a
driveway extending west into the site tlum Marvin Road.
Holiennoted that the site is currently inviolationofthc ordinance by operating the pro posed use
without a Conditional Use Permit.
Holien explained that the applicant is eurrerttly storing a variety of item:; on the site,outsideof
the existing fenced storage area. AsaconditionofanyapprovalforthepmposedCUP,lhc
applicant would be required to dean up the site, moving items any items other than licensed
vehicles and trailers into the fenced swrage area.
Holien referred to the ordinance, stating that open and outdoor storage is permittedasa
conditional use in the B-3 District, provided that the area is fenced and sere cncd from view of
neighboring residential uses, storage is screened fromvicw from the public right of way,storage
area is grassed or surfaced to control dust, and that all lighting is hooded and directed so that the
light source is not visihle from the public right of way or from neighbori ngrcsidences.
In terms of compliance with the ordinance requirements, Holien stated that the site does not abut
anyresidemial uses or residentially zoned property. The storage aroo is surrounded by an existing
chainlinkfencewithslals. The applicant is not proposing any change, to the existing fence as
partoftheapplicmion. The storage area is currently surfaced withcrushedconcrete. The
applicant narrative indicatedthat3-41oadsoferushcd concrctc were recently add ed to the site.
No additional lighting ispropo,ed for the ,iteas part of the project. Ifat anytime addilional
lighting ispruposed,saidlighting shall be required to comply with Chapter 3 Section 2H of the
Zoning-Ordinance.
Holiendiseussed parking, o1atingthat the existing bllilding contains oHice, retail ,alldwarehouse
use,. The ordil1al1ee parking requiremem for office uses is three spaces pluo one spac e[oreacb
200 sqllUre [eet o[gross floor area, minus 10 percent. The parking requiremem for retail stores
and service estahlishments with 50 percent or more ofgruss floor area devoted to storage,
warehouses,and/or induotry i,at least eight spaces or onc space for each 20 o square feet devmed
lO public sales or service, plus one space lor each 500 square feet ofswrage area. Based on
information in the floor plan provided by the applicant, and on ordinance requireme ntS,the
parkingrequirementforthcsiteisatotalof21 spaces.
Holien stated that the site contains a large bituminous parking area on the ea st side of the
principal building. l:lowever, the parking 101 is not striped to delineale availab1c parking stalls.
She noted that the Zoning Ordinance statesthat,excepl for single, lWo-family , and mwnhouses.
all parking stalls shall be striped to amininrumof9 feet wide and 20 fcetin lengrh e1<c1usiv eof
access aisles. To accommodate the existing-parking needs and the additional parking expected
forthe Jerry's Towing use, staff would recommend that the applicant be required to stripe the
parking lot, delineating a minimum of21 spaces as a condition ofapprovai.
Holien reported that the City Engineer, Bruce W"-'lby, performed a site visit in reference to the
existing wetland on the site. Previously, it appeared as though stormwaternmofffrom this sito
would drain into the wetland immediately south of the site. However, the applieant has now
graded the sitc to direct stormwaterrunofTfrom the stomg-e area to a d;teh west of Marvin Road
that dmin. to a stormwaterpondthat i'physically separated from the wetland n otedabove.
Westby performed a second site visit to verify that stormwalcr does in faet drain to the
stormwater pond and not the protected wetland. It was found that smrrnwater does now drain into
the storrnwater retention pond.
Staffrecmnmended approval of the Conditional Use Permit, as the applicant has met conditione of
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district alldtho,e related to drainage, subject to the oonditions off:xhibitZ. Holien listed the
conditions.
Commissioner Dragsten asked If the condition requiring that the CUP be subject 10 annual inspection
is common. Holien slated that while it hasn't been included previously, it is something that will be
included in furure condirional use permits as a means of monitoring compliance,
Gabler asked If the applicant or Citywould be required to monitor the storm water and the wetland.
Holien stated that they are not required to lllOnitoral lhis timc. Gab1erasked aoout landscaping
requiremems. Holien stated that no crumge~ have been proposed and none are required.
Voight asked about the height offence. The applicant stated that lhe current heighl is 5'. Voight
askcdifthati:;lallcnoughtosc!e<..'Ilvehicles_ Holien statedthattypically6'is adequate. Holien
stated that elevations can impact views. Voight asked when the piotures included in the Cornmission's
packet werc taken. Building Official Anderson confinned it was around the first application date.
Voight stated that he visited the site, and thc site was pretty well c1eanedu p, but noted there was a
tractor in the yard. HoliL'II statcd thaI she does not know the status of the license for that vehi cle,butif
it is unlicensed has to go in screen yaro. Voight asked for clarification on the storage of this item.
Chairman Dragsten opened the public hearing. Dragsten asked the spplicant to comc forward.
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Mark Olson, addressed the Commission as applicant. Olson responded to the conccrns regarding the
tractor, stating that it is waiting for repair for operation for snow removal It is not licenscd. Once
repaired, it will go inside th~ f~'II~c. He asked about bis job trailers, indicating that he O'-'11S four semi-
trailers in various le:ngths whioh aretakentojob sites. Bylaw, they do not need to be licensed. Olson
stated that they will be parked on site wben they come back from job sites. Usually about two are
gone at any given time. One is kept there on a penmment basis.
O]SOl1statedtbattheyareintheprocessofdoingpre1irninaryplatplanstofunherdevelopthe
prop~"rty. Hc also commented that the marking of the parking lot wasn't done because it doe'n'tlast.
Olson described problems with water run-offrelated to thc problem with striping. He stated that
cmploy~~, park aroWld the perimeter of the parking area and that the front oftbe building is for
customer,. Drag,ten asked if they were selling Ihe property, referencing the for sale sign. Olson
,tated that thcyhave space forlcase. Dragsten confirmed that they arC looking to add on to the
building. Olsonstatedthattaxeshavegoneup,foccingthcmintobu.ilding. Dragstennotcdthc
properly's prime location. Olson stated that it is difficult piece to work with due to elcvations.
Dragsten stated that ,orne of hi, concerns with this CUP, inelude thai current storage has been done
out of compliance. ThcCityi'ltyingtokeepcveryoneonsameplayingfic1dasfaraspenni,,qion
goes. The other thing is that this is a prime 'pot along 1-94 in term., of visibility. The Commission
needs to ensure storage i" donc correctly and apply the same rules a,evcryonee1se is required to
follow. He noted tbat the parking lot is fairly large and doesn't know how the Conuni,,;on feds about
striping.
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Dragsten asked if Olson had any problem with the other two conditions. Olson "'"plied that he didn't,
except he still had a question about storage ofsemHrailers. Dragsten confirmed they wouldn't be
inside the fenced area, but that they should be kept in a ncat and orderly fa.,h ion. Olson noted that
theyhaveatrailerbythernterstateandthattypeofsignageisseenallover.Drngstcn noted not in
Monticello, or only onjob sites. Dragsten srated that he wouldprcferO]son put up a nice sign rather
thana trailer on 94. Dragstenstat~>(\ llmt it should be stored in a different area.
Ol,on stated as far as striping, he can do that, but rcquesledtbatitbe stri pedjust by lhcbuildinguntil
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Marvin Road is taken care of. Olson commellled on non-compliance, slaling thaI Jerry's Towing
would have losl their business withoula slOrage location.
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Holicn stated that striping is rcquircdby ordinance and he only has to stripe the2 I stalls in the mosl
feasible location. Olson stated he has no problem with striping 21 spaces, just not whole lot.
Hearingno othereornment, Chairm:m Dragsten closed thepublie hearing.
MOTTON BY COMMTssrO!\"1JR HTLGART TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OPEN AND OUTDOOR
STORAGE, BASED ON A FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED LiSE IS CO.'JSISTENT
WITH THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND THE PERFORMANCE
REQUIREi\fENTS FOR THE B-3 DISTRICT, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS
OUTLl.'JED I.'J EXHIBIT Z AS FOLLOWS.
t. Theapplicant,hall.tripetncparkinglottodclincaleaminimumof21slaHs.
2. AlimareriaisstoredcUlSideollthesite,otherthanticen,odvohiclc.arulrrailers,sha!ibes{ored
"ithin tho fenced storage area at all time..
3. TheConditiona!t;;ePerrniti"ubjectloannualinspecuonofthesitetoensurecompliancc,,~lb
theeill'.
MOTTON SECONDED BY COM:MISSTONER SPARTZ. MOnOK CARRiED, 5-Q.
AnderSOll a.,ked almut the semi-trailers. Spartz referred to the conditions,whi eh stales that ali vehides,
except licensed vehicles andtmilers, shall be stored within the fcnccdstor age area at all times. He
statcd lhat this scems 10 indicale that lhetrailcrs do not need to be in fencedar ea. Ander,onrcferredto
the semi-trailers as being more of an advertising sigo. Holicnstated that as long a, it meets setback,
hccan store a traiier on the site. Dragsten stated that is why he asked him to mo ve it voluntarily.
Olson noted that he wonld.
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Drngsten stated that the City wonld need an ordirumcc changc 10 require that Olson move it. Drngsten
rccornmended lookingal that item with the comprehensive 7.oning update.
6. Public Hearinll' - Consideration ofa reQuest for Amendment to t:l)e Monticello Zoning- Ordinance for
the re0llation ofGmding-. Erosion & Sedim~"Ilt Control. Applicant: City ofMontic,llo
Dragslen noted that with Schumann being absent, there is no one avaiiabieto provide the report on this
item.
Dragsten asked if the other Commissioners wanted to comment. There was no comment.
Holien stated that staff would ask the Cornmi"ion to continue the item and take more time to review.
Dragsten slated that they Commission would continne the time, bm asked if there were any public
conunent at this time.
Charlie Pfeffer, Pfeffer Companies, requested additional time to review the ordinance.
Anderson slated that staffhad spent a considerable amount of time on the amendment TIle ordinance
started with re,idcntial construction and evolved to ineorporate the deve10pment proc ess,especially
with PCA guidelines becoming stricter.
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MOTION BY COMJv.lISSIONER VOIGHT TO CONTD.'UE THE REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT
TO THE MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE FOR TIm REOJ;LATION OF GRADING,
EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL.
vrOTION SEC01'<UED BY COMMISSIONER SPARTZ. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
7. Qonsi<!<<!~ion to review and recommend for the expiring tef!lls ofPlmmi!lll: Commissioners.
Dragsten explained that there are two Commissioners with expiring three year leITrul, which expire in
December. They are the tenus of Commissioner Hilgart tlIId Gabler.
Hilgart ,tat~d he would continue. Gabler stated that in li~'U of ordinance change to allow for co-
Mayor, ,he would continue. Dragsten noted that Council member Stumpfi, currcnUy the COUJIcil
liaison, his continued service is most likely decided in January.
The rcCOlIlIllCJ1.datiolls of continued 3"ryi~e for Hilgart and Gabler will be forwarded to the City
CoullciL
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{;-'IDside[~t)Qn~mJ:e:\!ie~Jor update eXlliring<;:g[lditional Use l'ennits and PIaIS.
Holienstatoo thllt staffprefonneda review of CUPs and plats that arc set to cxpi reunder the tennsof
currcntordinllnce. Alistingof!hosewasprovidcd. Holien noted that the current ordinanre r"'luires
that CUPs be "completed" "ilhin one year. That particular clause relates to many of the rcqucsLs on
the list, but has not been enforoed. Sraffwould recormnend that clause for amendment.
Holien slated tha! Commission may want!o oiferthe exi~ting approved applications the oue-time
ability to apply for an extension. The Cormnissiou would then oonsid~T each c"tcnsion on an
individual basis on its own merit. Holien stated that ifthat were the direction of the Commission, City
sraffwould send nmices to those listed.
Dragsten noted that some are fairly old "ndinquired abuut thc status ofwm eoftbeprojectsli'ted.
Anderson was ablc to provide an upda!e on those referenced.
Dragsten asked ifLOCs are still inplace for ,orne ofthc projects listed. Holien stated lhat she is
unsure. Spartzaskcdifili,rcasonable to require completion within one year. Holien staled that it can
bea couunonordinance clause, but the Commission should revie,v that itcm.
Charlie Pfeffer, Pfeffer Companies. cormnented that some of the approvals werc gi\'en before the
market went dov,'1l. However, some applicants would most likely want their plans in place al the time
market goes forward. Pfeffer nmedthat Ocello h"d a project on the list and would seek an extensio n.
Dragsten stated tha! a Iet!er ofl"ering opportunity for one-lime extension should be sen toutandthen
the Commission could detennine how 10 move forward. Spanz a,ked [or !he completion amendment
!o be handled with !hc zoning update.
Dragstcn ,tatcdthal wht-"llthc City gOC5into !hcordinance update, the existing. language for
conditionalu.<epermitsshouldbereviewedinitsentirety,asotherthings are confusing.
Voigbt stated !ha! the directiOll seems IObeclear,!hatapplicants be offered the opportunity to request
an extension and then move forward from there.
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ConsidcrnLion to review for nx:oIIllllcndation proceeding with a ReQuest for Prooosal for a ~atural
Resource InventOlY,
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Drngsten asked ifstafl'was requesting: continuation of this item, as well. Holien confIrmed. Voight
asked ifstaffthought the City would be behind if the item waited until DCC<.'lllber. Holien stated that
she did not helieve so,
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SPARTZ TO TABLE DlSCUSSIO)i ON A
RECOM).1ENDATIOK FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR A NATURAL RESOURCF
INVENTORY.
MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSlONER VOIGlIT. MOTION CARRIED, 5"0,
10. CompPlanWorkshOPDates.
Holien rep(}rtcd that the C(}mp plan would I:>c teviewed in two worhhops, which are scheduled for
""ovember 28'" and December 12"'. Holien stated she would h"ve Schumann contact the Commission
with furthcr details.
Holien ~tatcd that after those two meetings, the Planning Commission and CIty Council would
determine next 'teps.
Pfeffer asked ab(}ut a meeting On Nowmber 15th. Dragsten confirmed there is no meeting on that .
date. Dragstcn slated that thcre would be publie meetings aftertheworksoopo.
11. Adiourn.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SPARTZ TO ADJOURN.
MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER VOIGHT, MOTION CARRIED, 5-0.
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Continued Public Ileana!! _ Consideration ora request for Amendment to the Monticellu
ZAlninl! Ordinance for the re1!ulation ofGradim! & Erosion Control.
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
The P11lIlIling Comrnis,ion is asked to consider an amendment to the Monticello 7.<:ming
Ordinance for the regulation ofgracling ancl erosion oontrol. Thcordinanceamendrnent
proposcdcomisls ofa new chapter specific to the regulaliOll of grading and er08ioncontrol,
as well as amendments to the ClUTenl ordinance for consistency with the new chapter.
The pUll""e of the ordinance is to COIlholidatc existing practices in order to bctter address the
environmcntalissuescreatedhythedi3turbanceofsoil. The ordinance is intended to
safeguard water qualiry and aid in the preservation andmaintenanceofland cover a s
appropriate during development. The ordinance also brings the City in1ine with sMe and
federal regulation'_ Development of this ordinance iS01le oftherequirenrents identified in
the City's Storm Water Pol1ution Prevention Plan (S\1iPPP) for Construction Site Storm
Water RllIloffContmt. The development ofthis ordinance has been a year-long process of
research and devel"pment, which has ineluded both staffand the development community.
To date, Montieello',rcgulalionofgradingandermionhas been contained in vatio us
docurnentsandpolicies.Currentregularionsarealoosomcwhatinconsi.tent, due to lack of
uniform definitions of control measures and implementation. The City is seeking to condense
currentpractlce into one'tandard,makingregulationmorcpractical for both the City and the
developmemcormnllllity.
Thc ordinancc covers the following areas:
. Application
. Appticationrequirements
. General standards
. Inspection
. Fnforcementmeasures
For thc mo,t part, the ordinance proposed represents cUITent City policy, with some
exceptions.
Pcrhaps the most notable change i. related 10 the standard forpcrmit. Currently, the City
requires no permit for grading undcr400 cubic yards of materiaL For reference, 400 cubic
yards is approximately equivalent of 40 dump trucks of materiaL In developing the
ordinance, City otafffelt sorne circumstances would require the review of projects which may
disturb less groWld cover than this previous standard. This is particularly true fordev eloped
areas. As such,theproposed pennil critcria inclndeboth volllllle and area triggc:rs, as wel1 as
a requirement for disturbances adjacent to waterways_ Grading development in these areas
may currently fall below under either the volume or area requirement.
Other modifications to current practice include the requirement for individual site developers
(most often general contractorslbuilders) to supply a security guarantee ing maintenance of
on-site prevention measures and elcan-up during construetioll_ While the City has and will
continue 10 hold a securirywith an overall site developer, it is critical to be ahle to handle on-
site i.sues as quickly as possible. Anindividualsecuritymakesthatcomnrunic"tionpossible.
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For example, the City holds a lelter of credit from a developcr, guarantecing development-
wide erosilln control and conformance to the grading pl"n for rcsidential pr ojectssuchas
Hunters Cros,ing. Howewr, to-date the City hall held nQ security from an individual lot
developer. IfasubconuactorforahomeprojectwithinlluntersCrossingdcstroys,iltfence
or drags silt onto the street, the City had to contact the developer, and thcn intufllthe
developer contacted the builder. To streamline the process, the securities are held with both
to ensure compliance and direct communication_
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Thc ordinancc rcfers in many localion, to the Plan Requirements and Design Guidclines (aka
the Design Manual). The ordin:mce doc, not providc detailed specification information for
eros;on and grading m,,"-,ures, as those r"'luirements are covered in the Plan R equirement'
and Design Guideline" which reference the City Specifications Por Street and Ctility
Construction, a,pecifications book published by the City of Monticello. TheCily
specifications arc provided to all contractors working on projects wilhin the City. The
inclusion of detailed specifications within that document, mthcr than the ordinance, sen'.'
lWOPU'1lO.es_ First,hecause the City specifications are updatcd annually, they are current
and oonsi,tmt with new development practice:; and :;tat. and federal regulations. Second, it
eliminat., the neoo for the ordinaru:eto be continually updated i:nresponsetot hose change..
The City will be wmpleting updates to the Plan Requirements atld De:;ign Guidelines in
support o[thi:; ordinance. In meetings with builders, many ideas came forward on
modiucations neooedto supporthest management practices for grading and erosi on control.
'J1lOseareverydeta.iloospecificatiollsthatarebeuersuitedtothemanualfnr=wru;noted
above.
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Other practices and r"'luirements outlined within the ordinance are those current ly being used
by the City ofMonticel1o at various stage. of the developmentprocc 'so
The item:; being deleted from the current ordinance are incorporated into lheproposed
ordinance, or will bc incorporatoo into the Design Manual as pan of the revision sa,oocialcd
with the additioD ofth. Grading and Ero:;ion Control ordinance.
In surnrnary, the proposed ordinance changes help formalizecUl"rent practice so th" tthe
development community has a clear guideline for what to expect, and what expectations are,
for grading and erosion control within the City. Lltimate1y, the goal of the ordinance is better
communication regarding grading and erosion control at all levels of the dcvelopment
process.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Motion to recommend approval of Chapter 33 of the Monticello Zorring Ordinance
for Gmding and Erosion Corrtrol andcorrcsponding arnendments, ba.edona findin g
that thc proposed ordinance is consistent withculTent Citypolicie.s and strategi csfor
theprotectionofMonticello'swaterandooilrcsource,.
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Motion to recommend approvsl of Chapter 33 of the Monticello Zoning Ordirumce
for Grading and Erosion Control and corresponding amendments, ba-,ed on a t,nding
thatthepropo.edord;nance;s consistent w;th currellt City policies and. trntegie.for
theprote~1ionofMonticello'swaterandsoilre'ourccs,subjccttothefol1owing
modifications (to be truldc by the Planning Commission).
3. Morion 10 recorrunend denial of Chapter 33 of the Monticello Zoning Ordinancef or
GradingandErusionControlandcoITesponding"mendrru:nts,oosedonallndingtl1at
thepropo.edordinanceisconsisteutw;thcurreutCitypolicie.audstrategie.forthe
protectionofMouticello'swaterand.oil re,oU1"Ces,.ubject to the follo wing
moditications (to be made by the Planning CollltlUs.ion).
4. Motion to table action.
STAI<'I" RECOl\UI'lE.'IDATION
The City Eugiueer, Public 1,\'orks Director and ChiefHuilding Official have reviewed the
proposed ordinance and amcndmcnl, and fCC(}mmend approval. Additionally, supporting
staff,includingbuildingiuspector.,theStreetSuperilllendentC<JllSUltingengineers
(including the scniorprojcct man"ger, erosion inspector and hydrologist), and Community
Oevelopmeut staff,havereviewedthisordillllllce andrecmnrnend it for approval.
SUPPORTING DATA
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Propo~"d Cum:nl Ordinance Amendment
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CHAPTER 33
Grading and Erosion Control
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PURPOSE
During the construclionprocess, soil is highly vulnerable to erosion by wind and w alec.Eroded
soil endangers water resources by reducing water quality and causing the siltation o[ aquatic
habitat for fish and otherdesirnble species, Eroded soil also neccs,itates themai ntenanceof
sewers and ditches and the dredging oflakes and ponds
As a result,the purp<lse of this local regulalion is to safeguard persons, protect prop<'-TIy,and
prcvcnl damage to the environment in Monticello. TIlls ordinance will also promote the public
welfare by guiding, regulating, and controlling the design, coustruction, use, andrnainten anceof
any development or other activity that disturbs or breaks the topsoil or result.< in the movement of
eanhon land in Montice1lo_ This ordinance is to he used in supplement 10 uny other regulations
asroquired by state agencies.
33-2: DEHNITlONS
[AA] As-Built Plans
Record drawings of approved and as constructed improvements.
[AB] Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Erosion and sediment control and water quality management practices that arC the most
effective and practicable means of controlling, preventing, and minimizing degradation of
surfaccwat~T,includingavoidanccofimpacts,constructlon-phasing,minimizingthe
lengrhoftimesoilareasareexposed,prohibitions,andotherIIlliIlltgcmentpractices
published by state or designated area-wide planning agencies.
[AC] City Engineer
A person who has received training and is given authority by the City of Monticello to
deaign, review, aUlhorize, approve, insp"",t, and Illliintain erosion and sed imentcontrol
plansandprnctices.
[AD] Clearing
Any activity that removes the vegetative surface cover.
[AE] Conservation Easement
A conservation easement is legal land preservation agreement betv.'eell a landowner and a
municipality Or a qualificd land plOtcctionorganization. The easement confers the
transfer of usage rights from one party to another.
[AF] Construction Activity
A disrurbanceto the land that results ina clmnge in the IOpography, or the existin gsoil
covcr (both vegctativc and non-vcgctativc). Examples ofcoll.'ltrumion activity may
include clearing, grading, filling and excavating.
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[AG] Dewatering
n,e removal of water for construction activity. It can be a discharge of appropriated
surface Or groundwater to dry andior wlidify a con,truction site. MinnesotaDepartment
of Natural Resources permit, are required to be appropriated and if contarrunatcd may
require other MPCA pennits to be discharged.
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[AB] EroslonControl
AmeasurethatpreventserosionincludingbutnotlimitedlO:",ilstabili~ationpractices,
limitedgrading,mulch,temporaryorpermanentcover,andcOl~.tmctionphasing.
[AI] Erosiou Control Inspector
A de.sigllated agent given authority by the City of Monticello to inspcct and maintain
erosion and sedim~'Ilt control practices.
[1\1] Final Grade
fucavationorfillofm"tcrialtofinalplane1evation. final grade completed as pan of
individual site deve10pment
[AK] FjnalStabilizaliou:
a. All wil di,turbillgactivities at the site have been completed and a unifonn (e. g., evenly
di,tributed, without large bare areas) perennial vegetative cover with a minimum d ensit)'
of70%ofapprovedvegetative cover for the area has been established on all nn paved
areas and areas not covered by pennancnt structures, or eqrnvalent pe:rrnanent
stabilizationmea~l1rcshavebeenemployed;
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b. For construction projects on land used for agricultural purpose~ (e.g., pipelines "CTO"
erop or range land) final "tabilizationmay bc "ceomplished by returning lhc disturbed
land to its prcconstruction agriculrural use. Areas di,turbcdthat were not previously used
for agricultural activities, such as buffer srrips immcdiately adjacent 10 s urfaccwatcrsand
drainage systems, and =as which arc not being returned tothclrprccon:;troction
agricullural uscmust meet the linal stabilization criteria in (a) above.
[AL] Grading
Excavation or fill ofmalcrial,includingthcrcsulting conditions thereof.
[AM] Gnlding, Drainage and Erosion Control Permit
A permit issued by the municipality for the construction or alteration of the gro undand
for the improvement:; and structurcs for the control oferosion,runofI,andgrading.
Hercin afler referred to as "Grading Permit".
[AN] Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan,
A sClofplans prepared hy or utuler the direction of a lieensedprofessional eng;neer.
Plans are requrred to indicatc thc speclfie meaSure, and sequencing to bc used to contro I
grading, sediment and erosion on a development site during and after construct ion as
detailed in the City of Monticello "Plan Requirement' and Design Guideline:;".
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[AO] ImpeniousSurface
A conslructed hard surface that either prevent' Or retards the entry of water into the soil
and causes walcr to nm ofIthe surface in greater qllilJltities and at an incr.",ed ralc of
flow than prior to development. Examples include rooftops, sidewalks, patio.,
driveways,parkinglot,,'lorageareas,andconcrele,asphalt,orgravelroads.
[AP] National Pollutant Discharcgc Elimination System (1<I'PDES)
The program for issuing, modifying, revoking, roissuing, terminating, monitoring, and
enforcingpermitsundertheCleanWat~'TAcl(Sections301,318.402,and405)and
United States CodcofFederal Regulations Title 33, Soctions 1317, 1328,1341,and
1345.
[AQ] Perimeter Sediment Control
Abarr;erthatpreventssedirnentfromleavingasitebyfilteringsedimcllt-ladenmnoffor
diverting it to a sediment tmp or basin.
[AR] Permanent Cover
Finalsitestabi]i7.ation. Examp]esincludegrass, gravel,asphall,andconcrete.
[AS] Pbaling
Clcaringaparcelo[]andindistinctphases,wilhthestabilizationofeachphase
eomp]eted before the clearing of the next.
[AT] PIQn Requirements Qnd Design Guidelines
Manual deraiJingCity spocifications for all p]an rcquiretnents.
[U] PnblicWaterway
Anybodyofwater,including,butnotlimitedto]akes,pondS,river""treams,andbodies
ofwaterdelineatedbytheCityofMontieello or other stJte or fedcra] ag encies.
[AV] Rough Grade
Excavation Or fill ofmatcrial to a condition suitable for general maintenanee .
[AW] Sediment Control
Mcaslltcs and method, employed to prevent sediment fmm leaving the sit..
[AX] Site
A parcel of]and or a contignous combination thereof, where grading work i5 performed
as a single unified operation.
[AY] Site Development
Construction or alteralion of ground.
[AT.] StabHized
The exposed gmund surface has been covered by appropriate materials such al mu1c h,
stakedsod,riprap, woodfiberb]anket, or other maleria] that prevents eIOsi on [rom
oCCUlTing. Grass seeding is not ,tabi]ization.
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[BA] Standard Plates
General drawings having or showing sirnilar characieristics or qualities t haiare
representative ofa construction practice or activity.
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[BB] Start of Consiruction
The first land-disturbing acti~ily associaied with a development, inciuding iand
preparationsuchasciearing, grnding, excavation and fiiiing;
[Be] Storm \Vatu
Dcfin~d und~T Minn. R. 7077.0105, subp. 41(b), and inciudes precipimtion runoff, storm
water runoff, snow me1t runoU; and any oiher surface runoff and drainage.
[BD] Storm Water Pollution Preveution Program (SWPPP)
A program for managing and reducing storm water discharge that incindes erosion
prevCIltion measures and sediment controls that, when implemented, will decrease soii
crosion on a parcei ofiand and decrease off-site nonpoint pollution.
[BE] Snrfacc \Vatcr or \Vaters
Allstreams,iakes,ponds,marshes,wetlands,reservoirs,springs,rivers,drainage
sysiems, waten.vays, watercoursc" and irrigati(}" "y,terru; whether natural or artificiai,
public or private.
[BF] Temporary Er""lon Control
Methods employed to prevent erosion on a temporary basis. Examples of temporary
cover include; straw, wood fiber blanket, wood crup5,and erosi(}nnetting.
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[BG] Waterway
A channei that direct5 surface runoff to a watercourse or to the public storm drain .
[BH] \'\'aterCoDveyDDceSy.tem
Anychallllel that conveys surfacc nmoffthroughout the site.
[BI] Wetland or Wetlands
DcfincdinMillll.R.7050.0130,subp.fandinciudesthoseareasthatareimmdatedor
saturated by slD"face water or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to
support,andthatllndernormalcircmnstancesdosuppon,aprevalenceofvegetation
typicallyadaptedforiifeinsaturatcdsoiiconditions.Wctiaodsgcnerailyinciudc
swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas. Constructed wetlands designed for
wastcwaterireatment are not waters of the sl.lte.
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33-3: PERMITS
[A] APPROVAL: No person shall be granted a Grading Permit for land-disturbing activity
that would ruquire the uncovering or distributing of material in excess of any of the
following measurements without the approval ofaGrading,Erosionand Sedirru:nt
Control Pbn by the City of Monticello.
).2000squarefeet.
2. 400 cubic yards undeveloped land, or
40 cubieyard,developed land.
3. Within 200 feetofa waterway
[B] EXCEPTION: No Grading Permit is required for land disturbances Wlderthe amounts
specified above, or for the following activities:
1. Any ernergencyactivitythat is immediately necessary fOI the protection of life ,
property,ornaruralresources.
2. Gcneralestablishmelltofnewconstruclionlawns,ortheaddilionoffour(4)or fewer
inchesoftopsoil.
3. Existing nursery and agricultural operatiollS conducted as a permilted main or
acc",'OIYusc.
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APPLlCATIOl\ REQUIREMENTS:
L Each applioation shall bear the name(s) and addressees) ofthe owner or developer of
the site, and o[any consulting firm retained by the applicant together with the name
of the applicant's principal contact at such firm
2. A filing fee and ,ecurity as '>l!tlincd by City ordinance "nd paragraph [OJ below .
3. A Grading, Drainage md Erosion Control Plan meeting the requirements "fthis
ordinance. EachappIicationshall indude the reqllircd nurnber of plans and other
required materioIs as specified on the application form.
4. The application form shall inc!udea statement by the applicant that any land clearing,
coIllitruction, or development involving the movement ofeurth shall be in accor dance
with the Approved Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan.
[OJ SECURITY,
I. The permittee will be rcquired to file with the City ofMontice11o anirrevoc"bIc,
autoIllilticallyrcnewingletterofcredit,orothcrimprovementsecurityintheamoWlt
spccifiedby thecllJ"rent City ordinance for t"ee schedule. This seeurity shall he in
addition to the requircd non-refundable filing fee as spccllied by City Ord inance,
which shall be submitted under separate pa>ment.
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a. The socurity shall cover all cosrs ofenginccringand inspection, sire
improvements,strcetsweeping,repairstoerosioncontrolmeasures,and
rnaintenance of improvements for such period as specified by the City of
Momiccllo.Sl1chdepositshallbeprovidedpriortothereleascoftheGrnding
permit.
b. Deposit shall be released after final stabilization is complere, ~'TOsioncontrol
measurcshavcbeenrerrmvedandtheirremovalareainspected.
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2. Individual lot developers shall be required 1O provide a bond with a building permit
application.
a. ThesecurityshallcoverCitycostsforstreersweeping,imrallation,
llliIintenanceand repainl to erosion control measures. The bond will be in an
amount as spccified by the current City ordinance for lee schedule.
b. The sccurity shatl be released after turfis csrablishcd is specified in the City
Design Guidelines and Plan Requiremenrs Manual.
[El PROCEDliRE: Thc City ofMonricelJo will review each application for Grading Permit
toderermineitsconfonnancewirhtheprovi.ionsofthisregulationando1herapplicable
requiJ:emcms. Thc City of Monticello require" oomplcl.e applioation no less than fii\een
(15)workingdaysinadvanceofthedesircdGradingPen:nitreleasedate. liponcomplete
applioation, thc City of Monticello shall, in writing:
I. Approvethcpermitapplioation;
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2. Approve the pennitapplioationsubjcotto such reasoIllibleoonditionsa smaybe
necessary to sccurc 5ubstantiallythc objective. of this regulation, and issue thc
pennit subjoctto thcse conditions; Or
3. Deny the permit applioation, indioatingthe reason(s) and procedure for ,ubmitting a
revised applioation andior submission:
4. Appoals of denial of penn it shall be processed in accordance with Appeal to the
Monticello Zoning Ordirulnoe.
33--4: GRADING, DRAINAGE MJ) EROSION CONTROL PLAN REQUIREMENTS
[A] PLk'\' REQV1REMENTS: Grading, erosion control pmdices, sediment control
practices, and walcrway croSSllgS shall meet the de'ign orireriaset forth in the Grad ing,
Drainage and Erosion Control Plan, and shall be adeql1ate ro prevem transportation of
sediment from the site to the satisfacrion of the CityofMonticclJo.
The Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan shall comply with the :--fPDES General
Storm Wat~T Porrnit requirements and include the following as applicable:
I. A nalllral rcsources map identifying soils, tree cover including sizc amltypc ,
significani nariveplantcommunilic5,andresources protected rmder other chapte"of
this code.
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" Aseqllence of construction of the development site, including &tripping and clearing;
rough grading; construction ofutllities, infrnstructure, and buildings; and fIna 1
grading and landscaping. Sequencing shall identifY the expooted date on whi eh
dearingwill begin, pha,ing of clearing or grading, the estimated duration of
exposure of cleared areas, areas of clearing, irulallalionoftemporaryero5ionan d
,ediment cOlltrol measures, and establishment ofpennanentvegetation.
3. AJl erosion and sooiment control meaoureS nccessary to meet the objectivc, of this
local regulation throughout all phases of construction and after completion of
development of the SilC. Dependivg upon the complerity of the project, the drafting
ofintennediateplans may be requir.d at the close of each season.
4. Seeding mixtures and rate"types of sod, method ofscedbedpreparation, expect ud
Heeding dates, type and rate of lime and fertilizer application, and kind and qUaJ1 lity
ofmulehing for both lemp<Jrary and permanent vegetativceontrol measures.
Required specifications are referenced in the City ofNlonticello PlanR equir<.-mcnts
and Design Guidelines.
5. Provisions for maintenance of erosion and sediment plan., specificallyinbouleva rds,
easemelllsandotherpubli~areas,andestimatesoftheco,tofmaint=e,
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6. Provi,ion,forregularpermirteeinspectionsofalleontrolmeasuresinacoordance
with the in,pcction schedule outlined on the approved Grading, Drainage arui Ero sion
ControIPlan(s).
7. Modifications to the plan shall be processed and approved or disapproved in t he ,"me
manner as 33-3[E} oftru5regulation, may be authorized by the City of MOll ticelloby
wrilt~nauthori~ation to thepennittee, and shall include:
a. Majoramendmcnts of the erosion and sediment control plan submitted to the
City of Monticello.
b. FieldmodificatioIlliofaminornarnre.
33_5: CONSTUUCTION REQLlREMENTS
[A] COl\STRLiCTION SPECIFICATIONS:
I. Grading, erosion and sediment controls as specified in the City's Plan Requirements
and Design Guidelines,
2. Clearing and grading of natural resources, such as forests and wetland,_,ha11 not be
pennitted,exceptwhen in compliancc with all other chapters of this Code,Cleari ng
techniquc, that rctain natural vegetation and drninage patterru; shllllbe recommellded
as Ilecessary and used to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
3. Clearing,cxccpt that necessary to establish sediment control dc,ices,sh allllotbegill
until all sedimelll control devices have been installcd and havebeell stabilized.
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4. Phasing maybe required on all sites hased on site specifics, with the siz cofcach
phase to 00 established at plan review and a5 approved by ihc Cily Engineer ICityof
Monticello.
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5. Soilstabilizationshallbeoompletedwithinl4daysofclcaringorinactivityin
COnSll11Cllon.
6. final5tabilization on a115ite5 shnll become established within 6 month,_ The City of
Mon\icello may require the site w be reseeded or a nonvegetative option employed.
7. Soedingshnll be in aeeordanee with the City's eurrent seeding specification a5
detailed in the Plan Requirements and Design Guidelincs. All seeded areas shall be
fertilizcd,mulchcd,and dise anchored as ne<:essary for seed retention.
8. Special techniques tlmtmeet the design crilcria outlined in Plan Requirements and
Design Guidelines shall be in place on steep slope, or in drainage way' shall be used
to ensure stabi1i7.ation.
9. Soilstockpileswhichshnllbeinaetiveforaperiodof7ormoredaysshallincludc
provisions for perimeter _,ediment controls. The placement of soil stockpiles a~iacent
10 public righI5-<Jf-way or walcrways is prohibited.
10. The entire 5ite mU5t be stabilized to a minimum of70% coverage, using a heavy
mulch layer or another method that does not require germination lO eontrol erosi on,
at the close of the construction seasOIl.
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11. Techniques shall be employed t(l prevent the blowing of dU5t or scdiment from the
site.
12. Techniques thnt divert upland runoffpast dislurbed slopes shall be employed.
[B] \VATERWAY AND WATERCOURSE PROTECTION REQLJREMENTS, The
Pcrmiuee(s) wall implement the following waterway and watercouroe mcaSw:eS on the
site:
1. A temporal)' stream crossing installed and approved by the local government W1it and
regulating agen~'Y if a wet watcrcow:se will be erossed regularly during construction.
2. Stabilization of the walereoursechstulel before, during, and within 24ho ur5 after any
in-channel work.
3. All on-site stonnwater eonveyanee channels designed according to thee ri\cria
outlined in the Plan Requirement, and Design Guidelines_
4. Stabilization adequate to prevent erosion located at the outlet, of aU pipes and paved
channels.
[C] POLLUTION PREVENTIO:\ MA."AGEMENT MEASURES: The Pennirtee(s) shall
implement the following poUutionprevention management measures on the site:
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I. Solid Waste: Collectcd sediment, asplmlt and concrele millings, tloatingdehris,
paper, plastic, fabric, construction and demolition debris and othe r wastes must be
disposed ofpropcrly and must comply withMPCA disposal requirements.
2. Hazardous Materials: Oil, gasoline, paint and anyllHzardous substancc'SmClSlb C
properly stored, including secondary containment, to prevent spills, leaks or other
discharge. Restricted access to storage areas ffiUst be provided to prevent vandalism.
Sloragc and disposal of hazardous waste must be in compliance with MPCA
regulations.
3. Extem"lwashingoftrucksandotherconstructionvehidesmuotbelimitcdtoa
definedareaofthesite. Runoffmustbecontainedandwasteproperlydisposedof.
No engine degreJSingis allowed on ,ite.
33-6: INSPECTION
[A] NOTIFICATION: The Erosion Control Inspector shall make inspections.., hereinafter
required and either ,hall appmve that portion ofthe work completed or 3hall notify the
p<.-TIIJiltee wherein the work fuil, to comply with the Ero,ion and Sediment Control Plan
as approved.
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PROCEDURE: The City shall inspecl all permit site, once per week and within 24 hoem;
after a rain event The City shall also require inspeclioo, at other development
bcnchmarks as follow". To obtain insP.,ctiollli,thepcnnittceslmll nolifythe City of
MonticeJ1o at lea,ttwo working days before the t"ol1owing:
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1. lnstallalionofsedimentanderosioncontrolmeasures
2. Startot"construction
3. Clo,cofthc~oru;tructionseason
4. Completionot"fioalstabili7,alion/landscaping
5. Removal of erosion wntrul measure,
6. f'inalprojectcomplianceandacceplanceclose-out
[C] MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS: Seed tags should be submitled to the Ero,ion Control
Inspector for approval prior to commencing work Proof of application rate" should be
provided.
[D] PERMrrEE INSPECTION: The permittee or m&.1,er agent shaJJ a1&0 make regular
in&pections of all comrol measures in accmdance with the inspection 8 cheduleoutlined
on the approved Grading, Dminageand Ero&ion Control Plan(&). The purpo&e ofs uch
itL'pectionswill be to derermine the overall effeclivenessoflheconlrol pIa nandtheneed
for additional control measures. AJJ inspections &hall be doctunented in written form and
"ubmittedto lhe City ofMonlicello at the lime interval specified in the app roved permit.
[E] AUTHORIZATION: ThQ City Engineer or Erosion Control In"pector shall enter the
property ot"the applicant as deemed necessary to makc regular inspeclions to ensu rethe
validity of the report& filed under Section Il.
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33-7: SITE MAIl'.~'ENANCE
[A] RESPO)!SffiILITIES: The perminee shall dean dirt anddebri, from streets thatha:;
resulted from construction work by the Developer, home buildets, subcontractors, their
agents or assigru;. I'riorto any"""'1ruetion in theplat,the Devcloper shall provide th eCity
Enginecrwith a schedule for erosion and sediment contml inspection, otrectclcaning, and
streetswecping.
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[BJ LAPSE: If the Grading permittee repeatedly faits to meet or maintain ,edin1<-'"I!t and erosion
eontrot mea,ures per the Approved Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Ptan, the City
rnay,initsdiserction,performtheworkoreontract(ohavetheworkoompleted anJ drawn
downontheeserowdep<lsitlOpayanycosts.
I. 111e CitywiU eodeavorto nOlify the Developer in advance ofanyprop<lsW action, but
failure of the City to do 00 will not affcct the Developer's and City's rights or
obligation:;hereWlder.
2. tftheDeveloperdoesnotreimbursetheCityforanycosttheCityincurredheyond
that oovcred hy the dcpo:;it,forsuchworkwithinten (10) days fromthe datenorke 0 f
the amount owed to the City is mailed, the City may draw on the security (0 reimburse
Cilyfotsuehcosts.
33-8: CERTIJi1CATlON
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APPROVED GRADll'lG, DRAll'lAGE AND EROStON CONTROL PLA.."f: Plans for
grading, stripping, excavating, and filling work bearing the stamp of appro v at of the City
Engin.er:;haJ1 be rnaintained a(thesite duriJlg the progress of the work.
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[B} AS-BillLT GRADll'lG PLAN MTIDEVELOPMENT PLAN: Within thirty (30) days
after completion of site development as per the "pproved Grading, Drainage and Erosion
Plan, andprioc w the approval of individual huilding permits, the Developer iliallprovide
the City with an As Built Grading Plan and Development Plan as defined in the City of
Monticello Plan Rcquircmc:m:; and De8ign Guidelines.
[C] PROCEDURE: lbe City will withhold issuance ofbllilding permits until the approved
certified As-Built Grading- Plan and A:;-Buill Development Plan are on ftle with the City,
allseruritie,asrequiredbytmsomin:mcellIercceived,con8ervationea,ementpostsare
installed, and all erosion controt measures are in place as determincd by the Cit y
Engineer.
[DJ REMOVAL OF EROSION CO",TROL MEASURES: The above specified requirements
will be authorized forrcmoval uponlhe soddingofthe rearyards,compJetion of punch
listitenu; involyingponds and slopes, linal stabilization, completi on of proper turf
establishment and placement of the proper conservation cascment post s and ,igns as
specified. Inspcetioni:;reqlliredaftertlleremovaloferosioncontrolmeasurcstoverify
properrestorati(lt1. Ptea_e refer to City of Monticello Plan Requirement:; and De._ign
Guidelinesfor,,-pcciJ}cation:;.
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33_9: ENFORCEMENT
[A] STOP WORK ORDER/REVOCATION OF SITE DEVELOP:MENT PERII'm.
I. Intheeventthlllanypersonholdingasitedevelopmentpermitpur,uUIlltothis
ordinan"" ,iolates the terms of the permit or implements site development in such a
mannera,tomateriallyadverselyaffectthehealth,welfare,environment,orsafetyof
per,ons residing or working in the neighborhood or development site wa,tohe
materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements
in the neighborhood, the City ofMonticdlo may suspend or revoke the site
developmcnl permitthroughtheissuanceofa stop work order or the revocation of
the Grading or Building Pennit.
2. The City o[Monticello City may draw down on the Grading Permit security, with 30
days wrirten notice to Developer, for any violation of the terms of this Contract
relatoom land,cnpingiftheviolation is not cured within such thirty (30) day period
orifthesecurityi,al!owedto lap,e prior to the end of the required term. If the
sCClIrity i,dra"ndown,theproceedsshall be used to cure the default.
3. No devel()pment, utility or street construction will be allowed and no Building Penn;ts
will he issu~'d unlcss the development i, in full complia~ with therequirements ofthi,
Paragraph.
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VIOLATlO!'> AND PENALTIES:
I. No pcrson shall caru;truct, enlarge, alter, repair, or maintain any grading,
excavation, or fill. or cause the salOe to be done, contrary to or in viol at;onofany
tennsofthis ()rdinance, Anyperoonviolming any of the provi,ion, of this
ordinallce ,hall hedeemedguiltyofa misd=eanorand each day durillg which any
violationofanyoftheprovi,iom of this ordinance is oornmitted,continued,or
permitted,shallconstituteaseparateoffense.
2. Lpon conviction of any such violation, such person, partners.hip, or corporation
,hall be pnni,hed by a fine as specioed hy the City ordinance for fee schedul efor
eachoffe--ru;e, In additi()n to any other penalty authorized bythi,section, an y
person,partnership,orcorporationc()nvieted of violating any ofthcprovisiollB of
tllli ordinance shall be required to bear the expenseofsuoh restorat;on.
33_10: SEPARABILITY
Thepmvi,;onsandsectiollsofthisordinanccshallbcdc~-mcdlohcscparablc,andlhc
invalidity of any ponionofthis ordinanGe shall not affect the validity oft heremaioder,
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Planning Commission Agenda- 11/06/07
ORDINANCE NO.
CITY OF MO~-rICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, l\flNNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING DRAINAGE A.'\ID GRADL'\IG, AMENDL~G
SECTION 3-2[E] and 3-6AOF THE MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO ORDAINS:
Section 1. Sc<.:tion 3-2[E] of the Ylonticel1o Zoning OrdiIlaIlCe is hereby amended as
follows:
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DR\I~IACE PL'.}!:;;: In ~he ease sf aU 8pa.l.ueat, Imsill8ss, and iRBustrial
dcvelejJffieAts, a ll'lillimUIB af3 sets efikaiRfrge plall5 sh!<ll Be iiOOmitted faille eil)
Eagiaeerfmrc\iev., andlheliFHIl clraiooge]:l1&l18 5hall b~ >oojeettGwrittenaf'pffl'.'Ill.
E"eeplIWll!heruiseappre,cdbyfueCityEflgiHeerantlferBuihliEgOftieifl1Ellli!Uf10n
dl:lfl\ORstratisR efpositin drainago, all awelliags.mdc8Illfllcreia1 "",diml11.3tr.al
lJuildings s~,alllle eel15trueted suoh that tae ;rO\Hle ~e"ati8R ffi ilia llaildingsite .sill
Be a minimum afrl'ePie (12) iRell.e:; annn Hni~fied :;treat ele'(liIiofl at the bu~l~iRg
assess 136mt. The Ell:aet elsvatioH v:illlJe tleL...':ned BY the Iluildin;; Offi",iaL
All E,'lII'ages ooa parkiR); faeilities sball Be situated Slldl.lhat there \YiP be ~H-eet !lfld
13Elsithe drainage te \he street ooet'9S at finiBHed grade e~B':atisR. <~.ll elevatioll.s shell
he estalJlisl'leJprier teis:;\Ill.Il.eeefllbllildiRgpermit.
OesliIjlllr,eyshall F1otllegrantedull.til tllebllildBreertifiese~JlfeFal.!l.flee'Nit1tthe
graJiHg 1'100 for the ~at.
The de'. eloper shall ha-'ie a Feb'lsteretllall.B IiWYe:i~r or BRg:iReer eertify tll&! tRe
deyeloJlmef!t has been FeagH gmded tu w:tltia tslElflllles limits aeesroia,; to the
&<radiRgjllan. (#279,6/111'9\'i)
Section 2. Section 3-6A of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended as follows:
3 6,'. GRADIJ>JC: Uader this oroiFlanee, gradillg i5 the levelm.;, omouthill.g, Sf fEW'ilag of
soils ~fl si:e liIjleR liBiaglelJ<tree1 aflanEi Sf ',vifuin all. ilflrFllyed SlffidivisiofJ ilEliRg
ds\"elaped salJjeet to the I_u_~ of illI aJl}lroyed B~':elBpmef!t agreemeRt eetween the
ds\slepsr end the City. Gradingshllllll6tine!udetlteimflertafsNpOrl sfssils wor
froIflsuel1a]3ElfseleflsHdoraprro';eB&llBdi':isiullds\'elspmeat,WldshaURet
ir.dooe mo..emeat sf Boil elleeedittg reM H],ln&ecl (100) wale ;:llRls (see land
reelamation Jffid miniHg beli3w).
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GFadiag.shall beallov:edon]yl1ythei',9tllllleeofagradiag:fl~ll.jthytll.eCiIY
En;;jaeeI E1r.6 City Buildillg Offieial in en di"mas, Priar to issl>illg a grading ~_u..il,
ilie City Er.giaeer lffia City Bu-ilainJ; Offie:al may Fe~llife The sl>-em:ssion of a sHl'ety
BY t;as frppliellllt in llIIllffiOunt aetellFlined S) the City Eagmeer to se e,,!l>al to 101;% sf
1l1e vallIe llfthe eest efr8swriaglWldwheroopollgradingists Sf6Uf, UpOR
IIflPi:eat:onforagradiFlgp_u.jt,ap_.u~tfceshal.lsspaidtetReCitY'eytlte
1Iflj'llieant, The fee f{)f a grooillg peFfflit shall bs S8 Elet~..uillea by City Clllll-1eil
resoll>tien. (!'3n,1'12/1J9)
Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its
passage and publication according to law,
Adopted by the City Council of Montic ell 0, "Minnesola on the ~ day of
,2007.
CllY OF MONTICELLO
By:
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Mayor Clint Hcrbst
ATTEST
By:
Jeff O'Neill, City Administralor
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ORDINA.'1CE NO.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL AND
DRAINAGE, AMENDING SECTION 11-5 OF THE
MONTICELLO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MO"ITICELLO ORDAINS:
Sectionl. Section II_S_SoftheMonticel1oSubdivisionOrdinanceishercbyamendooll5
follows:
] I 5 5:.EROSJ()}: .~~D SEDIMENT CONTROL:
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Section 2. Section
follows:
11 56:DRATNAGE:
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ThedeveloflffieHtSflElllCElllfo_tolheallteftlllimiiat;oAspresellteaej'
:OfOgrElflRj' Elilil soil S6 as to create tlte lsastj'l0telltial fur sail eRJ~ieFt.
EHJsioa and siltaEBIl. 88f1lrol m81tf1ures shall be eSElfllinated wifu the
ffiff6Fentstagesofeo1'lstrul;ltiBFl. f4lpropria,teeoAtn:lm8Elllures3hallbe
installed J'lRBf lEI deyelollm~ when neee9sa;yta 60fltml emf.ioF!.
Land shaP he .:ls\'llillpell iBHlerelRoots ef"f!r~:&bls size saoo. that
arle<juateeRlsillll anrlsiHatisHseatreh ean sepro'.<iE/sE/ a~eo1'l5trnetioll
progreSBe5. The smanes'~ prasli.s!li area eflllJ'lG fJlalles sJijlosed at !lfIY
one period of time.
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'.l'1lSIl ssil is ellllesed,fuee"pesure se!lillJeferfueshortestfeasillle
JleDodoftime.
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V'1lere the tOJl30i! i~ Ftlffi0yod, ~\lffieieat llFa!Jle soil shall be set alliE/a fer
.~,;tr0adiRgs"erfuede'l'elopedllTea, The ssil shall be re>lored Ie Ii
Jllj1thllffsur(1)in"lieS9ml5flallbellfaEjllalitYatleast~(j,Halt()theseil
fjualitypAertsaevelsjJHloot.
11-5-6 of the Monticello Subdivision Ordinance is hereby amended as
V.l ',l{hereID\<llicipalsteFlRsi!';Hers)'lltemsoofIGtllJei5tsTtlleiBtreduetieR
af sma ~)stem is (learned iFlRj3JlTspriate ey Ihe City Csuncil, SOOfIR water
drwlIflge ~1lL'LlI be ai500.arged te mlH'5hl.ands, S\\aR'\flS, retE!FlH8R 13tlf1iR~, Sf
ether wllffiloot facilities. Diversion of 8tsrm ws,ter to mar,hlal1Jls ar
swamps sh.!lilee 8slliSidereafur~](isling erJlI8ililedJUrfa6e lkaillage.
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Marnltlamls and sv:amps "sed for stann wator sIl.al1 pro':iEls fef aatUflli
erartifieial....iltl'rla\'eleontreL
(B)
J>i66l{i3tingdit811,stre!l'lll,lIFaill,~8B8.,Elr<iffijaageC\l.lllalslml.lbe
deilfleRM, '.':iJooed, raroilled, or filled v:ltl11lll.1 pCFlRissisa Weal. the eip,'
Cewwil.
(C)
'A%sr8 artififlilll e1tat1.IIe1S rolE! be eOReJnmlaa Ie llagt'Reat tall BlHai'al
drainage s)'stcm, sl!el1 elHllWlelS as 'Aell asthenanlral.lminage'NllYs
roa) b~]3hllll!ed as part afaHl6Fellticlll system.
(Dl
The drillooge s)">WH, l'IhaJl be eonstru<lted ar.d oJleratimllll during the
icii'ialpRasesofeORStrlJ.ellllfl.
(El
IaadciitiEllltotheirstGl'Ilr,yateroontrelfunetisll,!l6floherothtlfB",tllfal
emmagesyslOOl.sshallbedtlsigeellso!llitajlKlyicleElllaesthooearnenity
tetheBeigkBsr.fies8.(s)itser:es. '.'llsreJ'lFr>etielli,j3E1H8ssheuldIlCl
leeatsd'J'illtstreelfroRlagetoJlroYidepulllie\'ie\';s,IlIlEial18y.tll.eM~a
tetalmadvantageofthe,:slIalllel'lefitsofUtB'NateroTBJleH8Jlaee.
Geflllrdlly,]36fleslliL'ltw-elu6keellemlleI6ts shall IIOt ae oOA.s:dereeto
lleeaeBJ'ltooleE!El8'ign, (a,."lJ'Q2,i3:3)
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon iL<;
passage and publiclltion =rdingw law.
Adopted by the City Council ofYionticello, Minnesota on the _ day of
,2007.
CITY OF MOI\iTTCELLO
By:
Mayor Clint Herbst
ATTEST
By:
Jeff O'Neil!, City Administrator
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PIW1Iling Commission Agenda - 12104107
6.
Consideration to re\'iewfor update action on cxnirine Conditional Use Permits and Plats.
(AS)
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
The inventory of plats and CUPs provided to the Commission in November has been
updated, The update include.> action taken based on the Commission's
recommendation and on ftle notations.
SUPPORTI~GDATA
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November27,2007
Otyof Montkello
Pl~nningCommission
Dear Planning Comml:<<ion Members:
t hereby "'que.t an e><lension of the CondJtional UsePermllthatwasprevious lygrantedforlandmark
Square II. Thankvou.
Ma..le,'s Fifth Avenue, Inc.
BarryD.
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Planning Commission Agenda - 12/04107
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Consideration to review fllr remmmendatillD DfoCeedinl? wllb a Relluest for ProDosal fOf a
C'llltural R..source Inventorv, (AS)
REFERENCEANDBACKGROL~
The Planning Commi"ion has received a working draft oflhe Monticello C{lll1prehensive
Plan update for review and comment. The draft i5 subjecllo change pending Commission,
Coutlcjlandpublicinput.
Plans forJUture land use are a primary component ofthc preliminary oomprehensiv cplan
draft. The land use concepts prescntcd in lhe document are a result ofconununity comment s
and those frompOhCylnakersand ,raff
One orthe common themes, particularly among citizens, was the protection. preservation and
enhancement of parks anclopen space. As a re,ult, lhccomprehensive planprescnls
conceptual ideas for future open space planning, induding a specific chapter on Parks . The
LandC,echapterrefcr<'-"IlCcscomcrvationdesignandbuildinggreenwayconnectionswithin
the city. The Land Use chapter also discusses strategies for incorporating oonserva tion
designimo new developments, where appropriale.
!nsupportofaccomplisrungthevisionfor[)pcn:;paceoutlinedwithinthedraD.plan,the
Planning Framework Chapter has detailed the completion of a Natural Resources Inventory
(}.-m)as a "1\extStep"_
KRIsaredefinedasasetofnaturalre,oureeinfonnationforagivengoographie area_ The
:\'Rl ffiO,1 of\<'-"Il include:; a seri~ of maps and arntlysis infomliltion on land water and air
resources. In hnilding an NRI fora colllDlunity,consul1antsme existing daw rewurees,s uoh
as llNR inventorie" and combine them with tleld research and new analysis_
An NRI is an important foundation tool in conununity planning, NRh assist a cOllllIlunity in
defining which areas are most eritical for preservation orconservationandwhie hareh""t
suitcdtotraditionaldevelopmentpattems.
Though at first glance, Monticello's oache of natural resources may seem limited, as the city
continues to gmw ,md expand, therc are nwncl"OUs natural features that will be impacted,
including lakes, strea11lf;,wetlandcomplexes and mature forests.
Ilkntifying the Jocation andqualityoftheseresources,thcn (Jevelopi ngaplantoprotectth.m
or to incorporate them appropriately into development will becomc more critical as the City
continue to grow, Theabilitytoprotectnaturalrusoureesalsoaffectsfisc"lmldscrvicc
quality for the cornmunity, as devclopment decisions regularly impact gronndwate randother
natura!resourcesciti~eru;maydepelldoIL
City staffi" requesting: that the Commission consider proceeding with a reque.'t for proposals
for the completion of an }'"lU tor Monticello. Regardl~ss of how ideas about land use IllilY
changeasthec(}mpplani8complel~d,thcidentilleatiOlloftheresourcesprcsentinthe
Montiedlo arcais important in laying the groundworkfm futurc zoning ordinance revisions
und for more specific development planning,
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If the Commi"ion choose, lO recommend that the RFP proces' move forlVard, the next stq'
will be to request formal approval from Council. If approved, the City will prepare the RFP
anda,;cheduleforthereviewand,deetionofaproposaL
BUDGET IMPACT
This item has been included in the preliminary budget for 200H at an eotirnate ofS20, 000.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
I. Motion to rceoIIlItlClld iliac the Cily ofMont;cello prnceed with a Request for
Proposal (RFPJ for a Natural Resource Inventory.
2. Motion to recommend that the City ofMooticello not proceed with a Request for
Proposal (RFP) for a Natural Resource Inventory at this time.
3. Motionofothcr.
STAn RECOMMK'WATION
The City Adminismltor fIIld Community Development Coordinator SUppOrl alt=ative 1
above. The draft comprehensive plan specincallyoutlines this process asa nCX c stcp in
acl1ievingtheoutcomesoflheplan. Although tb.e plan is still preliminary, lheresults of an
NR1 would essentially lay the gruundwork for ["ture land use planning. The remIts would
also help the Planning Commission as it undertakes the complete revision of the Zoning
Ordinance, as it rnay consider incorpomting narnml resOurce designprinciples;nth e
oonstruetionofthedoeumem.
S{''PPORTING DATA
A. TIxcerpt- \Vorking Draft. Monticello Comprehensive Plan Update
B. MnDNR- Natural Resource ('roidance CheckJio1
C. Metropolitan COlID.eil- Kalural Re,ource Inventory Facts
D. CaseStudyforNaturalResourcePlanning-Blaine
E. Case Study for NRl- Goodhue County, MN
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anrl the zoning regulations act in concert to manage
[.!l\du,". Th.wningr.gulotion,donot,pecificolly
rcqllirc the City Couhcil or Planning Commission to
consider relevant provisions oftheComprehen,ive
P1Ur1as partoftnere\'iewofpropo,edamendmeol'to
1.Oning,egulatiom.
Acqui';lionandDispo'itionofPublicLand,
Ac""rclingtoSt.~tel..w(M_S_Section462.356.Subd_
2),publicly owned land within the City cannot be ac-
quiredor Jispo.cd ofumil the Planning Cornmission
has ceviewed the propo"al anJ repo'ted in writing to
the City CounCil a_' l"the complionc" "f the pmpo,ed
action with lh~ Comprehensive Plan. The City Council
may,byresoluti<>nadopteuhytwo-third,vote,di'pense
with thi,rcqllil'Cfficntwhen it flnJs that the proposed
acquisitionordisposalofrealpropertyhasnorelation-
.hip tCi the Comprehensi,'e Plan
Con,tructionofPublklmprovemem,
TheComprehensivePlangulde.capirnlimprovements
by all politkal subdivision5. ::-Iocapitalimprovements
shall be authorized by the City (and its subordinate
lUlits)oranyotherpoliticalsubdivisionhavingjurisdi~-
tionwithin Monticellountilthe I'lanningCmnmi<>ion
has l'eviewed the propo5al and repol'ted in wl'iting to
th€ CityCouncil osto the wmplianc:eofthe proposed
action with the Compl'ehemivePlan (M.S. Section
462.356, Subd. 2). As with land transactions, this
l'~quirementcan b~dispen,ed by Cnuneil re,oluUon
iftheeapilal improvemenlha,norelation,hip to the
Compl'ehensivePlan.
Provi,ionoffin.nci.IA,sist.nce
T"xincl'ementfin.ncingi8theonlyfinaneetooifol'-
mally tied to the Comprehensive Plan. State Law
requires that the City find that. TIF plan conforms
with the Comprchensive Plan. As a matter of policy,
similarevaluationshouldapplytootherfo,msofpublk
~n"nciala"istance_ In ag",.eing to provide financial a,-
'i.'lo"-cetnpri\'utedevelnpm~nt,iti.'re'sonabiethatthe
CityCouncildetel'minesthatthedevclopmentfurthcrs
theobjeetives of the Comprehensive Plan.
200a Comprehensive Plan I~RAfT - O<to." 2001)
Next Steps
L'pdatingtheCornprehemiv.Planisonestepinthc
ongoing process nfguiding dcvclopment and pubhc
inv",tments. The Comprehensive Plan identifies a
,el'ie_, of next steps in this process_
Zoning Ordinance
A priority,hould be given to therevicwand updating
orzoningregulation5.Thisvisionandobjectivesofthe
Comprehcnske Plan will not beachi~ve unless zoning
regulations are oligned with the Plan. Out,ideofthe
,even-eountymcITopolitan area, zoningr.sul"tiom
controi the use ofl.nd. regardle," of Lheir con_,istenc)'
with the Comprehensive Plan.
Subdivision Regulatfons
SubdivL,ionregulationsareanotherimportantbndu_<€
managementtoolfortheCity.The,ereguJationsshould
be reviewed to identify and adopt changes that enhance
the ability to implement the Comp,~hen,i\'e Plan. In
particular, the review of the ,ubdivision r~gulatioru;
should focus oncompliaoce with Cllrrent State Law,
support fol' zoning regulations, protection of natural
resource"and dedi"otion of park land.
Pork Dedication Ordinance
The statutory power to require the dedication of park
landisane"entialtoolforimplementingtheCornpre.
hen.ivePlal1.Theparkdedicationordinanceshouldb.
updated to provide consistency"ith the Comprehen-
sive Pl.o and compliance "ith current State Law.
Natural Resources Inventory
Aoatumlresourcesinventory(NRl)wouldidentifythe
type, location and ,ignificance ofoatural features in
Monticelloatldthcordcrlyanoexationarea_lnfnrmo.
tion from a NIU isin\'aluable in:
,. ldentifyingareasofcnvironmentalsignificancethat
need public protection.
,. C(lordinatingdevelopment proposals with the
oaturalenvil'Onmcnt.
,. Planning fora gl'eenway system around Monti.
cello.
.'t. 'j'roflic.lnstilutionalu,",_,houldbeorientedto
dcsignated collector or arterial streets_
4,_ LightinganJ,ignage.Sitelightingattd.igttage
need_,m.yre_,emblecommerclaluscs.Thcscsite
factors should be managcd to fit the charactcr of
thc surrounding re,idential development.
UrbonReserve
ThcL'rbanRes~rvecontainsallpf(lpertyintheOrderly
Ann.,.otion Areo that it not shown [or development in
lheneartermittthisPlan.1hcobjectiveistoencourage
rural and agriclllturalll,c"prevcntingbarriersto fllture
developmcnt oppommities. It is anticipated that the
City wm grow into portion, of the Urban Re..rve ~,
plannedbndu,earea:;be<,omefullydevelopedandca-
pocityiorfllturcgl'owthinnocded.1heUrbanReserv.
is not simply a holding area for futute development.
ParL,oftheUrh"n Reserve"l'e llkcl)' to be prcscrvcd
as natural resourcc areas or for agriculmrnl purpose,_
FururcplanningwillconsiderthelocationsintheUrb.n
Rcscrvcbestsuitedfordevclopment.
Infrostf!.lctlJfe
1hiscategoryappli.stoXcelEne"gy'spowerplantond
railrood right-of-way This category l'ccognizes the
uniqueroleofthepow",plantinMonti~ello.
Greenway
The Land Use Plan Ivlap shows a "potential greenway"
ringingthewestemandsouthemedgesofMonticello.
TheGreenwayi,intendedwprfwideanenvil'Onmental
CortiJorthatconnectslargecommunityparksandopen
spaccstoneighborhoods"ehooh,shoppingareasand
pl."e< to work. They serve to pl'otcct cnvironmentaliy
scnsitive areas such as nJtural hobitat, wetlands, tr.e
canopy, and dminage way_,. Land within this corridor
couldbecomprisedofacoml>inationofpublicandpri-
vateopenspace.Developmentwouldnotbcprohibitcd
,,-jtl\inthegrecnwaybutwouldbereasonablyrestrict.d
toensurethatdevelapmenti'Larefullyintegratedwith
th.n.tumlenvironment.
TheG'eenw~yi'intendedto,hapedevelopmcntpat-
tern, in a manner that is sensitive ta the existing en-
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vironmentand harmoniou< wilh the land,capc. -[he
Greenway "reotes opportullitiesfor a continuou' trail
cnrridor connecting neighborhood,with lorge parks
.ndnl'en'paces.Atrnilwithinthiswrridorj,intellded
to be fully accessible to the gen.ral publie.
Thefoll()wing al'C the City's goals for the Greenway;
Tn provide (where possibl~) a oontlnuou_' green
corridor connecting lorge mmmunity pal'ks and
open <p"ce, to ndghborhoods, shopping areas,
,ehools and places to work
2. To connect pe"pleto sigllificantplaccs.
3. To proted the community's nJtural Te,"Urces
(trecs,ponds,wetJands,slope_"etc).
4. Tocre&eenvironmclltallysel15itivedevelopment
and desIgn.
~ To pl'ovlde opportuniticsfCll'corrldo" f",wildlife
movemeotaod ecolClgical connectiol15 betweell
natoralarea'.
Focus Areas
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For certain part' "f Montlcclio, thc intentions of the
Compl'ehcnsive Pbn cannot be adequatelydcscribed
solel)' with the land usc map and the reloted category
descriptions.1hefollowingFocu,Area5provideamol'c
dctailcdexamination()ftheplan-,andissueslnkcylaca-
tions that will_,hope the futurc of Monticello.
NorthwestManticello
This focu,orea inducle:; tne entire IlCll'thwest corner
ofthecommunity. Thc land use objectives inthi,urea
includc:
1. Encouragc development in this l'art of the com-
munitr to utilize infrastructure im-estment, ~nd
to l'rovlde thc capacity to dcvelop in high "menit)'
arcas.
2_ Provideforavarietyofhousillgaltcrnativesbased
011 the llatural featu,e.sand the 'urroundingland
uses_Are.,withhjghllalllralamcnitiesorp,oxim-
itytotheplallncdregionalparkshouldhere,erved
for move up h(}using.
3 Expot\sionofcxistingPlacesto\'<7orkinamanller
that creates more "heod ofhollschold"jobs_
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Figure3-4:Uf.CyclecfHousingSupply
Citv"'"r'bencedcdtopromotctnecreationofhousil1g
in undersef\'ed segments of the market_
200aCQmprehensive Plan (DRAFT-O<tober 20G7)
Neighborhood Design
A priority for the communily i"diversmcation of the
housing stock by pro\'iding more "moye up" housing.
In th;, context, the term "move up" hou_,ing refers to
larger homes with more amenities in structure and
setting. This type of no using moynot beexclusivdy
slngle-famil)'de,achedorlowdct15ity. Attachedf"rm'
ofhous;ng wilh mediutllOl' highdensitie&may ",..tthe
ohjective,formowuphousingintheappropriateloca-
lions. In this way, the objectiv., for move up housing
and life cycle hou_,ing are compatible and supportive.
While every community want' 0 higb quality housing
stock, this i"u~ha<particuJarimportance in Mon-
ticello. It is a key to retaining population, Without
a bwuder variet y of housing options, familie_, ma,'
enmuragedto IcaveMonticellowmeettheir need for
alargcrhome_!t is a f.ctor in economic dcvclopment
One f.~~tofattractingandrctainingprofe"i"naljob<
i,to p",vide de,il'ablc housing alternative"
Itrnu,tbe recognized that cl'cating mo\'e up hou,ing
requil'esmorcthanpoliciesintheCompl'eltensivePlan.
1he Comprehensive Plan provide_' a guide forachicv-
ingthcdcsiredl'e,ult>, Th.de.,iredoutcome'l'cquire
private in...,tmenl, This investment occurs wh~n
dem"nde"lst'orthcCitycanpwvid~anincentiveto
atlractinvestment_
Part of attracting move up h()u_,ingcomcs fl'Om cre-
ating great n~ighborh()ods - places that will attract
and ,u\lainthe housing options ,ought b;-the City_
"'eighborhoodsarcthebuildingblockofPI"cestoLivc
in Monticello. 1hcgoal of the Comprehen,ive Plan i,
to cl'catc and maintain attractive,_,afC andfunctiorlal
neighborhooJ,_ Thefo]]owingpolicie,helptoach;e\'e
thi<objectivc;
1 Neighborhoods should incorp""le thenarural
characteri,tic, "fthe 'etting_ Trees, tel'l'ain,
droinageW"l'"and othcr natural featur., pco\'ide
chal'acter to the place,
2. Hou,ing_,hould beoriclltcd to the local street,
minimiz;ngacccss and noise conllict, with collec-
tOl"o-ects.
3_ ThcCitywillu,epublicimprovement'tocnhance
(heappearanceandcharacterofaoeighborhood,
Someexamplesofimprovemeot,(hatdefinenn
area include streets with curb and gutter, trees in
thepublicboulevard,streetlightingsystems, and
~tOrtT1 water ponding_
4, Sidewalks, trails, and bikeways will connect the
neighborhood to ather parts af the community_
5, Everyneighborhoodshouldhavcrcasonableacccss
to. pubhc pork as a place for resideots to gather
.ndplay.
Allufthe,eelementsworkt(lgetherlo<;'eateade,irable
and su,tainable place to live.
Balancing the Built and Natural Environments
The narural amcnitics ofthc growth areas (west and
,outh) in!vlontic;ello ,houldserv.asacatalystfor
residential development The propo,ed regional park
(YMCApropcrty)offersthedualassetsofnaturalfca-
ture, and recreational opportunities. Lakes,wetlands
and other natu,al ~menities e<i,t throughout the or-
derlyanne""tinnarea_
Studie' have shown that porhand open 'pa"e have a
positiveeconomiccffectonadjacentdevdopmcnt,An
article published by the National Park and Recreation
Association .,tate_s th~t "recent analy_,es 'uggest th.t
open spaces may havc substantial positive impacts on
~urrounding prope'ty value, and hen~e, the property
lax base, providing open spac" advoca,e, withc"n.
"incingargtLment.,in f"vorofopen_'pacede_,ignation
and preservation." Balancingthcbuiltandnatural
environments should provide a CJtalyst to the trpes of
developmentdesi,edbythe City "nd in the exp.n_sion
of the property tax base.
In attempting to meet rcsidential devclopmentohjec-
tive"theCityshouldnotlosesightoflong-termpublic
benefitfrom.c~esstoth.,e<amenaiuralare.., The
original development of Monticello provides an ex-
ceUcntillustration, Thc maiorityofthe riverfront in
)I..lonticello i~ cuntrolled by private propert)". Publk
access totheRivermmesat points provided by public
parks,
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Figure3.S,Relarian,hipBetweenDevelopmontand
NaturoIFeature.-Parkway
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Figure3-6'Relmion.hipBetWl!enDevelopmenrand
NmurolFearures.TrailCorridor
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A well known example of balancing public use with
pri\-at.d.velopmenti,theMinneap<llischain()[lakes
.ndMinnehahaCreek. Public streets (parkwavs) and
trailsseparateneignborhoodsfromthenatur.lfeature<,
pre"",ving pub))c use .nd "~cess, These ndghbor-
hoods are some of the most desirable in the region,
demonstrating that publir u'e~ndptivatebenefitare
n"tmutuJlIyexclu"ive.
The figure5 below show two option_' f,,, integrating
hnu_,iT1g, natural features and ptlbli~ use. Figure 3-5
i5 the parkway concept. Anattractivestrcetformsthe
edge between the park (or natural area) and the h()u~-
ing_ A multi-use trail follows the Sll'eet while homcs
faccthestrcetanddrawontheattractivenessofboth
thepJrkwayal1dth~natural"m~nitie<.
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Figure3-7:ExampleofConservarionDesignDevelopment
IChevalle-Chasl<.o,MN)
Thealterna,,\'.i-'tou,.otrnil,orridort(Jpmvidepublic
.ccesstothcscareas (see Figure 3-6), Thetrailfollows
theedgeufthenaturalarea.Acc.sstothetrailbetweert
IOlS,hould come at r.aMmable in\ervalo.
Thercareavarictyofrcalworldexarnplcsofhow,'vlin-
nesotacities have used conservation design strategies
toprom<llehighqualitydevelopmenlandpre,.rvethe
naturalcllvironmcnt. The illustrations in Figure 3-8
,hc""',element,,,fth.Chevolledevelnpmentin(:ha,b.
U.ing open 'paLe de3ign and ruralr..idential cJustcr
development techniques, HKGi's concept plan provides
foruvarietyofhou';ng"ptionswhilepr"'e,,'ingam~-
jorityofth.oreaa,permunenlnpen'p"ce,induding
public and common open spaces, Amenities would
indudeacccssto protected open spaces (lakeshore,
woods, meadow" p.'lure" wetlands), w.lkingibiking
trails,eque,rriantrailsandfadlitie",commonoutdoor
structure,andanenvirolllllentallearningcenter_The
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experienceofothcrdties and developments con guide
future planning and ded,iorl making in J\.lonticello.
Attractive Places
Att'.ctivepnj',ical appearancc is one of tne most
cnmmon allribute' of Places to Live in M.onticello,
Attractivcness is acombinatinn of design, construc-
tionandmaint~n'nce_ These dlaracteristics apply to
building' and ,ires, Attractivenessisrelevantforboth
private and public propert,'_ Amactivcncssrctlects
individual pride in property as well as an overaU sense
ofcommunir'lquality,
-rheCitym"ru,eavarietyofrcgulatorytoo15toinfJu-
~ncethe potential for attractive neighborhuod.,'
~ Buildingcode-, and additional regulations to pro-
motcqualityconstruction,
~ Subdivi,ionregulatioJlScontroltheinitialcontlgu.
ration of lot"
,.. Zoningregulationsestablishlilllitationsonthcsize
oflot',placementofthehou:;eonalot,rewtionship
of<tructure<izetolotar... and building height.
Nuisance ordinances cnablc the City to prevenr and
correctundc<irablcu<c<ofpropcrty.
,.. OthcrCitYl'egulationscontmlotheran<:illoryu:;e,
o[re_,identiolprnperty
/vlaintcnanccofpropertyisarncrorin<ustainingqllality
neighborhoods. Thetenureifurmofownersrup)influ.
encesthere.,pon,ibilityforhou,;ogrna;ntenance_The
owner-occupaotofa single family detached home is
soldyrespon<iblcforthcmaintcoanceofbuildingand
grounds. lfthi, same home is rentcd mailltenancc
l'e'pon_sibilitie_' are ofteo <horedbetween tenant and
OWllcr. This rciatiollshiplllayinclllde" third pal'll'
property manager retained by the owner to perforlll
maintenancedutles.Owncl'sofattachedhnu_,ingmoy
actcollectivekthrough ahomcowncr's association.
In multiple family rental housing, the tenoot.have no
dircct rcspon.ibility for property maintenance. This
discussiondocsnotimplyaprcfercllce,butisintcllded
,olel}' lo highlighllhe Jilfer"~ce~_ Ihis understanding
bccomcsrclcvantwhcnpublicactioni<neededtoad-
dreso a failure "ft.heprivato maintenance approach.
Nuisancc ordinances al'c one tool used by thc Clty
lo addre,_, failure, in private mointenanceand use of
propel'ty.
Economic'alsoinfiuene~'propertymainteflancc. The
greaterthepol'tionofincomede\'otcdtobasichousing
co,t,(mortgage!rent,lOXe<,utilitie'J.thelesomoney
availablcforlllaintcllanceactivitics. Maiotenance
canbedeferred,butnoto"oided If left unchecked,
this cyclc of avoid cd lllaintcllallccpwdllCCS Ilcgative
effects.
Safe Places
Safety is freqllenllyidentified as the mO<l de,il'ed
cnaractcristic ofPlacc to Livc. Sc"cral aspect' of the
C"mprehensivel'bn and city government influence
,afeneighborllOod,_
1. The City will encoul'age a communitr ond neigh-
bOl'hoodswllcre people are in"olved in thc com-
munity,interadwith their Tleighbors and support
each <llher_
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2. ThcCitywilldcsign,buildandmaintainasystem
of,treet,tnol.toileClSlrallicfmmneighborhood"
allnw,muvementwithi,,".lonticeliotojobs,<hop-
pingondotherdestinatiollSandminimizestl'affic
that"cutsthrougb."neighborhood,onlocalstr~ets
scekingothcl'destinations.
3. TheCitywiIipl'Ovidc,dircctlyorbycontract,scr-
vicesn~eded to protert people and property_
4. Thc City will support thc Land Use Pion with a
watersupplythatprovidesdeonwaleratpre%ul'es
needed lo,upport fil'ewppl'e,sion.
5. The City will protect tnc natural environmcnt
byrcquiring new development to connect to the
sanitol'y,ewer'y'temandbyadeqllatelytl'eating
allmunicipaiwa,tcwatcl'.
PIClcestoWork
'Ihis land use is primarily intend~d for indu'\rial de"
velopment. Pla~es to Work ,eeb to pm\'ide I"cati<ln,
forther"t""tion."~pan,ioo"ndcreotionofbusine_,.'e_'
thatpl'ovide;ob,rol' Mont;cello l'e,idents and expan-
,ion and Jivel'sificatinnof the pl'Opel'tytaxba.e.10
ordcl' to bcaccntcl' ofcmplC>Ylllent with a widc range
"fjub oppnrtunitie" it i, ~l'ilic"1 that Monticello
prcscrve ,ufficicllt land fol' Place, to \Xfork ovcr thc
next twentr-fi"e ye"L'_ Tl,e,eIondu,",canbe <lOeof
thclllostchallcngingtolocatcbccauseofit,nccdfor
convcllicnttransportation access and influence on
sunoundinglanduses.lnplunningforfutur.Pla~e't.o
\l/ork,the Comprehen,ive Plan con,ide" the gualsof
lhec<lmmunily; what type ofi<ldustrial Jevelopmeot
iS50ught;andwb.atiactorsshouldbecomidcredwhen
loc"tingonindu,triallondu<e_
.
I"planning fm_'ustaining exi.lingbu'ine,.,e, and olt-
tractingn",,'dcvclopmellt,itisneccssarytouodcrstand
why Place, to \X/ol'k are important to MOllticello. The
ob;ecti"esfor this lolnd use include:
,.. Expanding alld diversifyi~g the property tax
baw
,.. Providiflgjobswitholnincrea,ingopportunirj'for
people to work and live io !v!onticello_
,.. PromotiTlgwagclevelsthatpro\'ideinwmesnecd-
eJtopurcha>eJecenthoming.,upportlocalbu_si-
ne,,",andsupponlocalgovcrnmentscrvices.
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Minnesota Department of Natural Resource - Natural Resource Guidance Checklist
Natural Resource Inventory and Analysis for City or County
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Why USll This Checklist?
This checklist is for a Natural Resource Inventnry and Analysis, CDve ringafairly
large land area (e,g., the whofe city or county). This kind of inve~tDry is useful 10
lhe local unit (e,g, city Of county government) in developill\l policies, informing
land use decisions, and identifying areas for natural resource cons er'IJaUonand
management. A natural resource inventory.hould bedorl€ ot least every 10
years orsoonerittha resources have changed sign~icantly,
A. Purpo;;e
:J What is the intended pllrpose or use for this natural resource
inventory and analysis? Forcxarnplc,isitsintcndeduseoneof
the following and how docs that suggest what it should entail?
:J to guide development of goals and sttatcgics for
resource conservation and management
U toidentifYprioritiesforresourceconservation
U to evaluate current namral resource management
practices
U to guide policy development
U to provide information for parb, open space, trails
andlorgreenwayplanning
U \Vhatarcthcspccillcproductswhichtheinventoryneedsto
producetobeuseful?(e.g,maps,datasets,etc-seesectionF
below)
U How will specific inventory soope, methods and products be
choscn to hclp the communiry answcr its questions, address its
issues, and progress lowards sound decision making?
B, Context
Larg,erlandscane
Some natural reSOurCe issues are beSI addressed in the context of
the largcr landscape, often across jurisdictional boundaries.
U \\'hatneedsandopportuniticsexisttoaddresskeyissuesata
largcrscale?(e.g., at a watershed level)
:::J Havelargerlaudscapepattemsbeeuaddressed(e.g.u.singthe
Ecological Classilication System-see box on next page) and
how might that infonnation be used to suggest opportunities
and needs to coordinate with other communities in the same
zones?
o 1Nhat are the """,nomic, social and-'orecological roles of natural
areas, commercial forestry lallds, andloragricultural lands,both
within the municipality and among municipalities and
counties?
NR Checklist Series
Thisisoneofaseriesof
'checklists" prortucect for local units
ofgovemme~t(LUG)bythe
MinnesolaDepartmentofNafmal
Resources, Metro Region. Each
checkfisfis intended to helptl\e
community integrate natural
reoources inio a particular type of
localpolicyorplan,i:achchecklist
isanoutli~eofkeycomponents of
atypical LUG ptanning documenf
with important natural resource-
related quesfions foconsiderand
someexampffis,definttions, and
references
See Another Checklist
naturat area management plan
Once a site is identified iora
specific use,e more deiailed
inventory and management plan
tailored 10 fhat use is needed. This
finer scale is addressed infhe
"Natural Area Managementptan"
Checklist,
Definition
naturaJarea
a site largely unalfered by modem
human activity,where vo;getalion is
disfribufedinnaturailyoccumng
patterns,
Natural Resource Guidance Checklist-Natural Resource Inventory & Analys isiorCityorCounty-Oecember2001
Communitvvalues Resources .
" 'W'hat is known about local values and concernS regarding
lIaturalresource,? DNRwebpagea
~ Is this inventory proces, coordinated with a community Many natural resource dataiayers,
induding native plantcommuni!ies
participation or visioning proce,s in which local people are mapped by the Minnesota County
identifying the importance they place on natural resources? Biological Survey, are available on
0 Are such processes being used to help give direction or identify Iile 'data deli" at
priorities for natural resource conservation? deli,dnr,state.mn,us,
Information about rare species.
C. Inventory Content native plantcommunili€s,and land
Natural rewurce5 to be inventoried protection options are available on
Thecomrnunityne<:dsto develop a list of the types of natural the DNR's web srte at
resources whose locations and characteristics should be identified www,dnr.state,mn,usiecological_5E
andmppedinthenaturaIresourceinventory. Thedecisionon fViC€sin~nrp,
which resources to inventory should be based upon which natural
resources are most important to the tocaJ economy and it, citizens
andlorit may be ones most unique and/or threatened. Natural Definition
resources which may be inventoried indude the following (with native plant community
more 8pecific3 provided on some of these in the next sections): A group of native plants (planls
::J existing land cover, including the types of forests, wetlands, indigenous to the site) that inlaracl
witheachotherandlt1eirabiotic
other types ofvegemtion,agricultumI lands, impervious environmenlinwaysnotgreaUy
surface,etc. allered bymooem human activity or
~ significant or sensitive vative plant commnnities {see bclow) by introduced organisms_ .
~ ecological landscapes (e_g"U3ingthe Ecological Classification
S)'8tem)
0 speciesthatareendangered,threatencdorofspecialcovcern Resources
(scebcIow) EcologlcalClasslficationSystem
0 gsme and non-game wildlife and wildlife habitat (ECS)
0 forest resources (8ee below) The ecological land classification is
0 wetlands, rivers, stream"and lakes part of a nationwide mapping
0 surface and groundwater quantity and quality system developed to improve our
~ soil types and suitabilities abililytomanage natural resources
~ landforms, such as hills, streams, and watersheds on a sus!ainable basis, Itlsa
0 geological hazards,suchas lloodplains, highly erodible soils, methodtoidentity,describe,and
and areas of karst geological formations map progressively smaller areas of
land af increasingly unITorm
0 aggregateresourccs,suchassandandgraveldeposit3 ecologicalcharacterislics.
0 mineral resources, induding precious and ferrous minerals Associationsofbiotif;and
0 local energy sources environmental factors that directly
0 greenways and habitat connections betwcen sensitivearea3 affec:t or indireclly express
0 statusoflandconservation (c.g., public ownership as protected diIIerencesin energy, moisture, and
openspaceandloraspark,enrolhnentinCRP,etc_l nutrient supplies are used. These
~ existingtrai18 and public accesses and their disrribution relativc fac:tors include climate, geology,
to human populations topography,5oil,hydrologyand
vegetation,
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Nativc olant communities
:J Does the invcnlOry identify locations of native plant
communities in bolh upland and lowland areas?
:J Doesthenativcplantcommunitymventoryincorporatethese
basicslaIldards?
:J Make use of Minnesota ComIty Biological Survey
(MCBS) data. New information should be incorporated
llSing an adapted version of their methodology.
iJ Standard names for plant communities, etc. should be
u..""d.
I] An ecological quality ranking, such as that described in
the Minnesota Land Cover Classification System
(I\1LCCS) handbook,should also be assigned to each
native pllllll community location (polygon).
Rmefmecies
U Do",theinventoryidentifylocmionsofstatelistedspecies
(endangered, threalened and special ooncern)?
Foreslresources
ForeSlreSOlLtCes include any rural forestlands (e.g., native forest
communities, woodlands, plantations, etc.) as well as urban forests
(trees within towns and developed areas such as those along
streets, on public property and in private property).
o What are the commwtity's forest resources that should be
invent()ried~ For example, does it include resources such as the
following?
':J nativeforestsandwoodlands(e.g.me5icoakf()r~st,
maplehasswoodforest:;,oaksavanna,etc.)
I:) plllllmtions (e.g., managed for timber, Christmas trees,
orchards,etc,)
I:) woodloL~, oldfields dominated by trees
I:) tree.,onpubIic(cityand/orcounty,ctc.)propeny(e.g"
street trees)
Q historicorchlUl1piontrees
Q hazard trees
Q Whattypeandlevelofinventoryisneededtoaddressthe
foresuyis>uesofconcem?
I:) For example, does an inventory of rural foreslsprovide
information such as the following?
site characteristic,
compo,itionandconditionofexistingstands
presence andcond;tion ofwildl;fepopulations
pre,ence of any historic or culturaJ features
Resources
Natural He~tagelnformation
Systam and Minne$ota County
Biological Survey (MCBS)
The Natural f-teritage lnformatio~
System provides informatlo~ about
rare species and native plant
communities. The MCBShas
COllected tilBse data for many
counties Fora MCBSmapofyour
county,call(651)296-2835.Fora
printoulQfrarespeciesandnative
plant community OCGurrllncesin
yourarea,subm~ a completBddala
request form, availablaon frleDNR
web site (see box below) orby
<;alling (551) 296-7863. To obtain
rare species data electronically, call
(651)296.7863. Electronic native
plant communIty data are avaiiable
on the DNR','datadeli' (see box at
top of previous page),
Resources
standard names for plant
communities
see Minnesota's Native VeqeIation:
A Kev to Nalural Communities,
MnDNR,NaturaIHeritageProgram,
1993,
Resources
native plant communities
Aregio~al plant ecologist witll the
Nalural Herilage and Nongame
Research Program can provide
infmmatio~abouttheEcological
Classiiicatior.System,original
vegetation,Bxisting ~atural areas,
and na~verareplantsand a~imal,
inyourarBalnlhegreaterTwin
Ci(ies metrcarea, call 651-772-
7570.
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SDecialconcerns
In addition to examining particular narural resource characteristics,
the community may want to investigate issues of special concern
that may be affecting or impacting natural resources. Someof
these can only be assessed through field survey work and gmund-
tnIthing.
Depending on the purpose of the inventory they might include'
o invasive-exotic species
o treecanopycovcr
o imperviollSsurface
o fore.<:thealthproblems
o fire-prone property
Q waler management
D.lonntoryMethodolog)'
MethodololtV
The methods llSed should be based on a standard protocol suitable
for the scale and purpose of the inventory.
:l Docs the inventory methodology illcorporate these basic
standards?
o It combines delineation of land cover On inli-arcd aerial
photosfdigiralorthoquads(DOQs) and field checking
andlor uses other data layers which are ge<)-referenced
toDOQs.
o The information is digitized and incrnporated into a
geographic information .ystem(GIS).
o The inventory is done by traincdnarural resource
professionals and ccologists familiar with the particular
Minnesotanaturalresourceswbcinventoried.
o Shouldtheinventoryincorporateamethodbeingllsedbyother
communities within the region (e.g., the Minnesota Land Cover
Classification System) to assist with sharing data and
coordinalion?
Existing information
Design the inventory to gather missing information or improve the
usefulness of existing data (e.g., National Wetlands Inventory, soil
data, etc.).
o How will the format of newly-collected information be
integrated with exi.ting infoTIUalion?
o Howwillbothbeused~
E. Analysis
Conductin!!analvsesoninventorvdata
Once the inventory data is collected, it is used for conducting
various analyses based upon the intended purpose fOfthi~ w(>rk.
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Re$(Iurce$
Minnesota Land Cover
Classification System (MLCCS)
isanewGIS-b<lsedinventory
method useful in pro~:ding la~d
coverinlormationlorlanduse
decision making which is being
used throughout the Twin Crties
MelmRegion.ltusesaerialphoto
interpretation and ground trutliing to
developaGISdalalayarwith
detailed nalive plantcommu~ily
and ~ulturalland cover mapping 10
j.2 acre polygon resolution
Cont.ctMnDNR,MetroRegion,
bart.richardson@dnr.state,mn,us,
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Analysis could be done on thefoHowing:
:J exjstinghabita!forparticularwildlife
'J potential greenway conneclions (fornarural habitat and/or
rec:realionpurposes)
'] opportunitie~fornativeplantcommunityorhabitatresloration
(see below)
o areas needing vegelation managemcnt (e.g., street tree pruning
or prairie buming or weed control)
:J wildfirerisk",sessmenl
:J overall state of natural resource health (e.g., including insecl
anddisea,epmblems,inva,;veexotic;l'ecies,elc.)
o IhreatstowliqueplantC<lmmllDities
CJ land. with nalural resoun:e-based economicreoourccs (e.g.,
tree farms, gravel pits, etc.)
Conservati(loivreservationare1lS
The community may want to conserve Qr pmteL1 from development
areas such as commercial forest lands, agriculruraJlands,andior
significant natural areas.
'] Does the analysis include identifying areas which the
crnnmunityw{)uld like to GOnserve and protectlrom
development?
:l Has the following informationbecn identified for these areas to
conserve?
O'l'ecificsitesfordifIerenttypesofconservationor
protection
o specificlandprotectiontools,suchasconservation
easemcnts,conscrvation overlay rustricts, etc. for each
parcel
:l preliminary management goals, objectives, and/or
recommendations for each parcel.
F. Results
Products
Typically, the most useful products ofa natural resource inventory
and analysis are coordinated sets of computer databases and GIS
map layers which are compatible with the tools 118ed hy the local
unit for planning and management purposes. 'This allows for the
uatural resource information (data layers) to be easily accessed,
frequeutlyused,andasueededupdatedbylocalstaff.
o "What products will make the results of this inventory and
analysis most useful to the local unit?
o 'Which of these typical products should bc indudcd?
:J a series of GIS data layers and maps (and related
darabases),e.g.on:
laod oover type (with each polygon mapped aod
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referenced to a [ableofaruibutes)
soils, by type
wetlands, by type andjurisdictiou
lakes, by state shoreland manngement classification
agricultural land, byproduc[i'~tyclass
lands enrolled in a conservation reserve program
forest cover, by [ype, age and condition
steep slopes (e.g., greater than 12 percent)
floodplains
important plant and animaJ habitats
q adescription(writtennarrative)onthecommunity"s
major and most unique natural features
q brief lists afkey elements, e,g. dominant species or rare
species found in community
:J adisc\lS~ion ("'TIttennarrativc) of issues, problem~,
threats, etc. relatoo to naturaJ reSOillces
:l recommendations, priorities, orneXl SlepS (see below)
U~inf!theresults
Depending on the purpose of the invcmory and analysis, the final
reportorproductmaysuggcstadditionaiusesforthisinfonnation.
Additional uses could inclurle:
q developing a set of goals anrl strategies for resource
con~ervation and management for the overall area, as well as
specific goal~ and strategies for key natural resource areas
c:.J identifYingprioritiesrornaturalresourcemanagementandlor
conservation,and/orprotcclion(e.g.,thiscouldinvolveraling
orrankingconservationofareasorfeature~withconsideration
giventofactors,suchaS,howimminentisthelossor
de~truction of the resource, relative rarity of the resource,
community values, economic or commodity value of the
resource,etc.)
q evaluating current devel(lpment pallerns and practices (e.g.,
how well are natural systems and the services they provide
being maintained or restoroo? Arerenewablc rcsources being
managooinasustainableway?)
q guiding local policy developmcnt(e.g., how would the
information be used in cornprehensiveplanning, development
review, recommendations for future growth patterns, etc.?)
q providinginformationforparks,openspace,trail~,and
greenwayplanning.
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Reference
This checklisl includes ideas from
"Under Construction: Tools and
Techniques for Local Planning'
Minnesota Planni~g. 2002.
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Region has strong
resource base
The abundance ofnarurnl
Te.'OlltC",intheTwinCitie,
mettopo!irnn area is one ofd,e
region"grearest..,set"Thrte
riven;,othousandlako"
extens;"..,wetlands,native
prairies anJwoodlands, prime
.soils.'nd owegote aTe among
the resources that provide
re,idenrswimvnluablcMmre.
h"s~d=pcrkncc'"ndseJVe,'"
"keyel"m~ntin the regional
quality of life.
Strong growth poses
potential threat
TIl~'e re.<<)llrc..' are potentially
d,reatened as the region
continue" 10 grow. The
Cc>un"ilfoteonmth"tth.
area's population will grow by
nearly one million people
between 2000 and 2030.
L08S of ope no pace has the
potcnt.i"ll"signific;mtly
impact our qualitl,' of life and
"ildlife hahitat areas.
Buildings, road.<,p"Tking lots
and other changes to lhe
naturallnnd"'"pe promote the
flowofpolluteJtunoffintothe
tcgion',lakc'~nd 'lr.am..
Important narural are"s that
allow rainwater to replenLsh
our underground water
sources, pro,~de habitat and
oerve other important naturnl
function, ttmain undcvdoped
andjorhavenothtenacquirod
for public use. Opporrunitie,
toconservetheoenarnrallands
h~""'n~ mo"" ~xp~n,ive _ and
le",availabk-wilhc"ch
passing year,
In Counoil survevs of me(fO
area residents, the vaot majoriry
~gree" that "".> >iTe", J,,,.e),,p,
govemmenl.s ,houW do more
to protect narnral fearnres:
Identifying areas
for protection
The Melropoliran Coundl has
developed an overall regional
planfnr~c"omm(ldating
growth called the2030RegioM~
DevdormeT..c hamffi'ork.
The. Fram,,",o,k al1J ito
supporting,;ys[om plans for
aan<portation,W"ICrresource,
and regional parks are direc[ed
at meeting the needs of current
and furnrc rc.,idcnts, using
land sensibly and "preserving
~~tal natural areas and
re,ourcesfnrfulUTe
generations"
TIle Council works in concert
with local communities ro
meet rhese goak
To make wund dcd,ion.'
about resource protection,th.
region nccd,to know where
regionally signiflCHnt narnral
rcsourcesarelocated.
11,e Council and the Minne-
,om DcpartmentofRewuroe5
havedevelopedacritiC<lltool
in mat effort. !t i" called the
~"tut"IRc,ource"lnvcntory
and i\s.>e",ment (NRV A),
A resource inventory
The KRVA i" a rcgio"",'idc
geographicdataba,eandserie"
ofmaps,TheKRl/Arecord.s
,""luablcinformmionahout
land and \\"dter ""Ources that:
o PL't'form"ignificant
ewlogiCHlfunnion,.
o Contain important habitat
f"r animals that are sensitive
tohabitatfragmenwtionand
destruction.
oProvideoppmtunitiesfor
people to experience narnre
,onddlcreglon'shistorical
land,cap~',
The NRl/Abuilds on exi..'lting
information, such as Minnesota
CAJuntyBiologLcalSurveydata,
roprovide"cornprehensive
look at natural resources. 11,e
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100,000 aCteS ofregionoll)'
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signrricant natural land,; remain
unptO!eLtcdinthemet.ro~tea,
wmpared to 280,000 acres of
total natutal lands and 1.9
million acre,<ofland cwcrall.
U,;"gth,NRl/A
TheCounciliJ;usingthe
information from the NRl/A
to hdp pmmore and mpl'ort
theimegrarionofnatural
resource protec,ion in both
10c>,1 ~nd c~gionall'lantling.
Naturnlre,outccplanningi,a
required element of me local
comprehensive plans
developedbycitie"though
integI>Jtion of the NR1,
speciftcally, is not. However,
th.Councilencourageslocal
governmenr~ to <.l'e t.h~ NRl/ A
a,a tool in their
comprehensive plans.
Localgovecnment""mllseth.
KRl/A",",laningpoimto
identify locally important
resOUrceo"ndment"ke
appropriate conservation
measure3.Kewdevelopment
"an be l(>C>\t~d ,ond d.,igned in
suchawaythatpre,erves
cnvironmentoll,.,cn-,ir.ivcOTca-,
"ndthu,ben.fitth.n"tuwl
environment.
The Council iJ; a1;o using me
NRl/ A u-, it pions to exp~nd
existing regional patks and
acquire new ones, Other
regionol<tnhholdero,suchn,
.nvironmentalgroup,.land
trusts and others are
cncouragedrou,"theNRl/A
in making deciJ;ions about
lando to protect.
An electronic atlas
The NRl/Aelectronic atlas is a
collection of six GIS
(geographic information
'yStenu;) apphcatit>n,. 1l,ese
applicationsorgani..,available
narnral resource data to
ptovide",ec,w;th.ba.,ic
foundation for spatial
information nnd analysis thnt
can hdpguide dbcussion,
I'lanning;lndpolicy.Thc.,ix
applicatiomindudeNarural
Re,ourceProtection{aquatic
and tcftc.",iol); W",king
Lando; Outdoor Recreatian;
Public Health and Safety,and
Communi[j'Characrer.111e
ad"... is ov::tilable on CD.ROM
and "<lme,witn anin,trll(:t.ion
booklet.
O"ettimeth.Cound1nnd
DNRwill upclare. in
partnership with local
communities, the NRl/A.
Moving ahead
11,e Council in 2004esr:ab-
liJ;hcd a Nnrural Ro,,,urce,
To.,k Fotce. Itdcacg.d the t~-,k
force wi,hdeveloping a
coordim,tedconserliotion
program to protect regionally
impormntnaruralresource
>lTea'>lnd wildlifc <::orridOT.<of
regional importance in the
seven.-countymetropoliran
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11,e Mkforcehad 14
represent~tiV\'"fromthe
private and public sectors with
exper(iJ;elnnaturalresource
pro,ection.ltmetfwmMnrch
ZOO4througn."rlylOO5,and
issued a report in March 1005.
The report made a varietj" of
iindings.conclusionand
recommendations. Read the
Toportal'
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re,ources/resotl,c.e,.htm
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For more information
. To learn more: Contact Ann
BecktnnnatlheCoundl.al
651-602-1669.
. Related fact sheets:
, Re~ionalParb
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Pub. 1+05-052
Jl1n~ 2005
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l\-krropo!itanCDuncilo 390N.RobertSL 0 St.PaulMN55101. Web,i,e:"",,w.m=ocouncil.org
Plwne:651-602-1000 . TIY: 651-291_0904 . DacaGlItelC651-602.114C. E.rnail:data.cen,tr@metc.<me.rrm.us
. Case Study
A natural-resource based town plan:
Integrating community growth and open space
goals in Blaine, Minnesota
Excerpt from
Community Redesign
integrating land use, transportation, and natural resources
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Design Center for American Urban Landscape
College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Design Center Project Team, Community Redesign Handbook:
Regina Bonsignore, Smior Resmrch Feilow
JeffreyL. Miller, Research Fellow
MatthewR Finn, Research Specialisr
Franklin Fitzgerald, Daniel Mareke], Xane" :v!ille" Wira Noeradi, Caroi Swenson
Heather Woinwri&ht, Dave Zaffmnn .
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Design Center Pruject Teams, Case Studies:
Humboldt Av""ue
C,therine R. Brown, Roger Howley. Mih K.U)', Daniel M,rckeL William Marquez, William R. Morri,},
~'orfuwo"Comdorr"'''''e"hip"ndBrooklynBlvd,&Hwy,81
Tiago Carvalho, Matthew R. Finn, FrankFilzger.ld, D,nld/. M."kd, L'u,io M<C;nl.y,J'>fuoy L. Miller, N,,,ey MHlct,
Willi.m R. Monish.. Wira N"",.di, C.rlo, Pinto, GiaPionek, Ray RindahL He.therWoinwrighl, Dan Vv'hiU.ker
Consulta"hl: Fred Il<lck, Rob Lucklow, Ram'~' Murthy Ko~, J.imi',," Sloboden
Nea,l'imth'ido,M;nn.'pol;,
Regina Bonsignore, Catherine R. Brown. RonH",eUu" Roger Howley, G'yb Lindt, Loui,,, Liu, Don Marcke~, Willi.m R
Mo"ish,SamOlbek<on,ToddRl1ood<O<,S",.hRuplin,Kath.rineSolomon>on,Il<lnVehige,CroigWilkin,
Con>u:t.nts: iohn Zei,eL GME Consultants lne, Gary Meyer
i':icoIMAv,,"ue
PrsnkFitzgeral<L Wi" :-;oeradi, RyanSiemer:;, Brandor.Stengcl, Carol Swen,oll, Hoother Woinwriglil
Con,ul,,~ts: Craig Chur<:hw.rd, Fred Il<lck, Jame> iencks,MikeKotila, RamanaMmthy Koti
Northea"BI.ine
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,wen,on,j.,onZimmerman
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R'h~n' Ilo""ign<>re, Catherine R. Ilrovm M. Elizabeth fitzsimons, Harrison Fraker, Thomas A. l-lammerberg, Will;1IIn R.
MOlTish,R.G.SchWlIl
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Dax Bennett, Regina Boruilgnore, Matt Finn. Prsnk Fitz!\",ald, Sl:<ven La~ Sinok Lao, Daniel MarckeL Lamie McGinley, Nancy
Miller, William R Morri'h.. Wira "Joef.di, Kim ret~""r, Gia Pi"nek, Carol S"-eruon..I'Ieath", W.inwrightj"""n Zimmerman
C""'ul'"~ts:Marth,B"n<LJohnCarpenrer,joeDiStefano,FredDock..jannaKing,.JoeIKoepp,RarnanaMurthyKoti,Barbar.
Raye,J\'ancyReeves:mdA<sociales,TimRooo,J,;miwnSlobod<>n
CMli>ionCon'ul'-'''hl:RuberlBenko,PhiICohen,:\IancyReeves,jo.eph5trauss,5hannonSrr,u"
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other De'ign (.:eM... publications ie m.de po"ible through ,up~ort from the University 01 Minnesota and the
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Case Study
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Integrating community growth and open space
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Assessing the Place
Localed on th" "dge of the urban service
area, this 6000 acre area is fifteenmile5
north of Minneapolis. Reomt trend, in the
localdevdopmentmarketand&mart
growth policies at the regional1evel moti-
vated the City of Blaine tDr€evaluateils
previou, a~"umptions about development
limingandlandusepatterns,Recognizing
the impoctance of an area of this size, the
City was interested in explDring the pOlen-
tialofthe area for a broader mix of land
uses and home types than more conven-
tional suburban development pattem. The
City and it. citizens also recognized the
importance of the large wetland complexes
and high quality woodl"ndsth"thadbcen
identified in a recent Natural Resources
Inventory.
Engaging Communities
While more than half the are" I, comprised
of wetlands and ex ten give sod fields,
approx;mately190homeswere.Jready
located on five to forty acreparteIs, Includ-
ing these landowners;n the proce5swas a
high prIority. Some wanted to know how
soon they could develop; others wanted to
know how development would affect them;
while others were adarmmtly opposed to
any change in the status quo of low-density,
un-seweredresidential. Allwereintcrested
in an open process.
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Taking Inventory of the Landscape
Located on the Anoka Sand Plain, this ancient
lake bed is characterized by deep sands overlain
by wetiand soils lnterspersed with knolls that
gently rise above lhc flat terrain. Gathering data
on wetiand iocations became the key to under-
standing what couid happen in the area, in terms
of development potenliaL Though the areaha,a
relatively high water table, the area can bc built
on, as long as homes are raised above the 100
year flood elevation,Wetiands are more ola
constraint, according to local watershed manag-
ers,becauaeiffilled,th~ywouldneed tabe
repiaced ata two lor one acre replacement rate.
Locating and evaluating the natural resources
was crHicaito thl,piannlngprrn:ess, The city
sought and received matching funds for 5 con-
suiting firm to conduct a natural resource inven-
tory that was to guide future open space and
greenway acquisilioIl5 in the community. The
inventory reviewed historic data, existing maps
and field reviewed many parcels that showed
polt.>ntial for harboring high quality natural area,
or species. The areas wereranked,based onthcir
resembiance to native plant communities_ This
information waS overlaid on orthophotos, aerial
photographs that are scaled for use wi-thmapped
data,thatwereprovidedatcommunitywork-
shops. Presented in this manner, the development
pattem couid be shaped by the Jocation oftheae
pre-identified cnvirorunental resources,
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>and that wa, ~ra;eGted by weIand 'egu'atiom, Mae
jecaiieddelinea~o",wouldbe'e~vired;fa"'"veloPi"1eot
opplicotion wos submitted to I~e walershec d~~,c' ond city,
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Analyzing and Interpreting the Place
This page shows how dilferent interpretations
andI't.'FI'l""ntationsofdatacancontributeloa
better understanding of diffeTcnt polcntial design
,ccnarios. Small group work was summarized on
aGIS map thai serveda,anunderlayf"rthe
diagram on the ri1;ht. This diagram summarizes
the small group work in a more graphic way,
more in keeping with the imprecise nature of the
informationgalhered.Theinformaliongathered
became the ba8is for an open space and road
network scenario that carries through the idea Df
a linear central "pen space corridor wilh devdop-
ment dustered on either side of it
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column repre,entl 0
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Exploring Design Scenarios
Informationga;ned from the Lochness Neighbor-
hOCld workshops was applied to the Y1eadows
Neighborhoods by the staff team. Residents and the
dtycoundi reviewed theiilustrations and thc
designprincipks that b'Uided each altemative, a&
well as assodated numbers, such as acreage and
unitcounls.Baseduponthcirdis<:l.L5'l.onofprefer-
ences,a cuffiposite &cenario lor this area, a<; weil a,
the other neighborhoods wasproposoo along with
asctofovcrarclringdL"Signprinciplesandmore
detailed principles lor eacl1 neighbomood.
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Protect natural reSourceg,
Overarching Design Principles
Plan for urban services throughoul.
Development payr; mfra,lmcture costs.
D/vef5/fy and Increase the
Local Economy Designate areas for commercial/industrial uses.
Enhance Homes and N9/ghborhoods Provide" diversity of residential types,
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Foster Socia! Connech'ons
Create an interconnected roadway network
Comm[JfjilyRede,ign
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Moving Forward
The City of BTaine submitted a comprehensive plan
amendment that 8ignificantly increases the number of
homes and businesses compared wilh lheir original fore-
casts that assumed typical, larger lot single family residen-
lialplatting. By locating roadway_, and more inlense
developrnent away from sensitive sites, the overall area
Can accommodate more people and preserve important
natural areaS and systems. Key ingredi~nls to achieving
the adoption 01 more sustainable developmentpattems
w~rethefo!lowing:
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Citizens had the opportunity to engagt' inhands-on
planning and have an extended, substantive discussion
about the fu!ure of lheir cornmunily,VVnile 80meWere
no! happy with the outcome, they were informed and
involved in the proc~,s, rath~r than waiting nntil a
public hearing 10 voice their concems.Akey result for
property owner_, wa, an agreement by the current
council that the CDsts for infrastructure improvements
will be bom by tbe development requestinS the hook-
up,ra!:ber than everyone in the area_
. Cily staff and elected officials could see how devclop-
menteouldlookifguldedbyprlnciple,thatbegin
witbanopenspaceirameworktoarrangeadiversily
of transit-,upportive land useS. These principleshav~
guideddisctJs,ion83nd negotiations with a large
scale development tbat came for1Nard during the
planningproce,s_
. The number of housing units increased and a grcater
diversity of land uses and houslng types was acCOm-
modated_The plan proposes to protect tracts of wood-
landsthatareadjaeenttoprimarywetlandcorrid"rs,
Streets are connected, yet do not traverse high quality
natural areas,
The city used the numbers generated from !:be design
scenarios to formulate infrastmctu", plElIl5. The scenarios
were aJ,o used to illustrate a design guide book that was
part of the comprehensive plan amendment. The guide-
book spells out fm cach neighbmhood more detailed
design prindples organized inlolhree categories: natural
featuresandopenspaee,movemen!,ystem~,andlanduse
mix. In future negotiations with developers, the guide
book will be a documenl lhat communicates the intentions
anddesi",s of the communily for each of the four neigh-
borhoods as they develop overtime.
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Natural Resources Inventory
Goodhue County, MN
Situated betweerl the continually growing areas of the Twin
Cities and Rochester, Goodhue County set out to protect its
natural resources in the face of impending development. The
first step toward that goal was for us to conduct an
inventory of the natural communities in the Lower Wells
Creek Watershed. The project is the ficstphaseofa much
larger project that we began in July 1999, in which the
natural communities for all of Goodhue County- more than
488,000 acres of lalld - will beinvelltoried, This is one of the
largest inventories ever to be conducted by a private
company in the Upper Midwest.
The watershed includes 13,500 acres. Our services included:
. Infrared aerial photo delineation
. On-the.ground inventory
. Repartwlth site descriptions
. Natural areas mallagementjrestoratioll
recommendations
. Opportunities for additional farm incomethatwouid be
compatible with maintaining quality natural
communities
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The inventory provides the Goodhue County Land Use
Management Office with the technically sound informotion it
needs to pm~ctivelyidentifyandaddresspotential concerns
reiated to zoning, land use and protecting sensitive ~atural
resourcesthatjncludequalltybluffprairiesandalargetroct
offore5t,TheinventoryalsopmvidestheWellsCreek
Watershed Partnership and the Mn/DNR with inform<ltion to
identifypotentioll<lnd usesthatwiH help diversify the local
agricultural economy and strengthen the integrity of existing
natural communities, A secondary goal isto restore a self-
sust<liningtmuth<lbit<lt,
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The project came with ~nextremelyaggressives<;hedule-
we were done in just three months, We also helped write the
Conservation Partners Grant that helped fund the inventory,
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