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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-23-19 CITY OF womemn FARM I N TON AGENDA REGULAR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING May 23, 2019 6:30 PM Room 170 Hannah Simmons, Chair; Steve Wilson, Vice-Chair Katie Bernhjelm, Ryan Butterfield, Jake Cordes, Robyn Craig Geraldine Jolley 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVE AGENDA 5. CITIZENS COMMENTS 6. CONSENT AGENDA (a) Approve Meeting Minutes (April 25, 2019 Regular Meeting) (b) Monthly Financial Statements 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (a) Highway 3 Corridor Draft Plan Review 9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT (a) May Director's Report 10. ADJOURN 41 /18/#6, City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 -Fax 651.280.6899 .•„ www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Economic Development Authority FROM: Adam Kienberger, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Approve Meeting Minutes (April 25, 2019 Regular Meeting) DATE: May 23, 2019 INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION Please find attached the draft meeting minutes from the April 25, 2019, EDA meeting. ACTION REQUESTED Approve the April 25, 2019, EDA minutes. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description D Exhibit Minutes MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Regular Meeting April 25, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Simmons at 6:30 p.m. Members Present: Simmons, Butterfield, Craig, Jolley, Wilson Members Absent: Bernhj elm, Cordes Also Present: Adam Kienberger, Community Development Director 2. PLEDGE OFALLEGL4NCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVE AGENDA Member Butterfield asked for an update on the April 8 Highway 3 workshop. That will be done under the Director's Report. MOTION by Craig, second by Jolley to approve the Agenda. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 6. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Jolley, second by Wilson to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approved Meeting Minutes (March 28, 2019,Regular Meeting) b) Received Monthly Financial Statements APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS a) Business Retention and Expansion Strategy Update This was discussed at the last meeting and is part of the strategic plan. Community Development Director Kienberger presented a list of activities that are being done that fall under business retention and expansion including relationships,partnerships, data and informational. Member Jolley asked about the FBA networking meeting and asked for any feedback,whether it was worthwhile, etc. Staff attended that meeting and Member Craig will attend the next one. Chair Simmons appreciated the list and the categories. She noticed an article where Rosemount has an open position for recruitment and retention activities. The position would be aggressively recruiting to certain markets to try to actively EDA Minutes(Regular) April 25,2019 Page 2 bring in businesses. The EDA has discussed this in the past and asked how that looks for Farmington. She asked if staff reaches out to businesses once they have purchased land here and are we actively reaching out to other markets for development. Member Jolley stated that was covered in the State of the City Address. Aldi, Hy-Vee still have intentions to build here,they just aren't ready yet. Regarding where they have secured a site, staff follows up with them regularly. Businesses come where it makes a sound business decision for them. We do address that through the broker community. The brokers have established relationships with end users. Staff often receives a request for information from a site selection group and they assign code names to the project. Staff receives details as to what they are looking for and we send them a package with the information. Sometimes you hear back, sometimes not. Member Wilson asked what is most persuasive for developers; is it access to transportation, work force, land, taxes, etc. Staff stated it is all of those and most of the time it's things we can't control. We make sure they receive the information they asked for. Member Wilson suggested including a couple EDA members in Chamber activities. He asked how in tune the staff is to growth and development. When a customer walks in, do they recognize a function of the city is to serve those that live here and also those that at some point serve those who may work or live here? Does the entire staff feel excited about economic development and the vision the Council has put out or are they focused on their own jobs. Staff stated the Council's priorities are communicated through the city administrator to the rest of staff. That is frequently highlighted in terms of encouraging growth and development. Brokers and developers also ask about the political climate and is the city welcoming to new businesses. Overall,there is a strong message. Member Craig agreed that staff is very supportive and many times they go above and beyond. If we ask questions,they bring us information. They have been a great resource. Member Wilson stated there is a core group in Farmington that is anti-Farmington being anything than what it used to be. Staff noted that was in the State of the City Address. Member Jolley felt it was the best address she has seen in several years. Very professional showcase of slides and divided what the Mayor and City Administrator were going to talk about. They stressed the positives, but mentioned a couple problem areas. The room was packed with dignitaries. Members would like to occasionally review and update this activity list. b) Marketing and Website Review This item was to review how we portray ourselves through the website. Staff reviewed what is on our website as far as economic development. Member Butterfield mentioned the picture being residential and suggested something industrial. EDA Minutes(Regular) April 25,2019 Page 3 Staff noted last week information was sent to the downtown properties regarding the façade improvement grant program. We are constantly promoting the Open to Business program. Staff stated the number one question from site selectors is how do I reach someone. That is the first thing that appears. Staff will check on the email address. We often route people to the Open to Business program. We have a database through LOIS, which is a partnership with the state, to develop a map based site selection tool. All of the available properties are updated with information from MNCAR. Members reviewed the information provided in the listings. Member Wilson asked if we have analytics people and know how often someone goes to view the various sites. Staff stated that may be available through our hosting company and will check on it. Members suggested having a pitch on the home page about being open to businesses coming here and to be more engaging. Staff went on to review the section on business incentives. Members suggested putting them in buckets by category such as funding dollars,tax incentives, networking, etc. Member Wilson asked if the navigation links could be put at the bottom. He felt that space could be used more effectively. Member Jolley looks for that information at the top. If it's at the bottom you have to go through the entire page. Staff stated a lot of this was done intentionally with where people look and it has to be compatible with mobile devices. Chair Simmons was looking at the navigation on the left and what a start-up business needs is different than an existing business. The Open to Business and Chamber would be relevant to all, but tax incentive financing, site readiness would be different. Member Craig noted some could show up in more than one bucket. Staff stated along the left is what most people ask us about and it links to other items from there. Member Butterfield noted the messaging would be different if you are looking for a corporate business or a small local business. We should look through that lens. Member Craig suggested each member pick a different city and bring back examples so we are unique. Member Butterfield asked if staff thinks that is the type of thing that drives business and is it worthwhile or are there other avenues more important. The city gets information from Greater MSP. So is it better to have Greater MSP come here and we pitch to them why Farmington is good so they have a good message from us as opposed to crafting our message for the website. Staff stated the answer is both. We are on the radar for Greater MSP. Member Wilson noted on his mobile device the links at the top are very handy. Staff reviewed the permits, codes, demographics, etc. On the community profile page,Member Simmons would like to see that more engaging. The downtown plan page should mention the façade improvement program, and pull out certain things from the plan so people don't have to go through the entire plan to find it. Member Butterfield suggested the navigation on the left have something more EDA Minutes(Regular) April 25,2019 Page 4 corporate. Staff suggested members look through the website as someone wanting to start a business or trying to find an answer to a specific question. Member Wilson noted there are many Farmington's so perhaps there could be an optimization for Farmington, MN 55024. Staff went back to the home page of the website and how the various categories are organized. Staff will incorporate the comments into a comprehensive list. Chair Simmons asked that the EDA strategic plan be placed on the EDA page. This goes to transparency, so the residents can see what we are doing. Members agreed with having a link to the EDA strategic plan on the website. 9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT a) April Director's Report Highway 3 Corridor Plan—the next open house will be May 16, 2019. We just finished developing an online survey today that will go live Friday or Monday. The next EDA meeting on May 23 will be a joint meeting with the EDA and Planning Commission to talk about the next step and the draft plan for the Highway 3 Corridor Plan. Staff asked if there are any other topics to discuss with the Planning Commission. Member Butterfield suggested sharing the last page of the EDA Strategic Plan with them. Members agreed. Staff will send the City Council Work Session minutes on the Highway 3 Corridor Plan to Member Butterfield. The final plan should go to the City Council on June 3, 2019. Staff received final CDBG numbers and there is a 2.8%decrease from 2018. Riste lot—The potential buyers have been occupied with their closing on the Exchange Bank building and they are working with an architect to get plans done for a new updated appraisal. They have a signed purchased agreement for the building. Staff has a draft contract for private development for the Riste lot to send them when the time is right. Member Butterfield asked about the proceeds from the sale of the Riste lot. Staff explained based on the dollars put into the demolition of the previous building, 76.9%of the proceeds of the sale need to go back to the CDBG program, but into our bucket. Any other profit would go to the EDA fund, but that should be minimal. Member Simmons asked how often we received an update from Open to Business. Staff noted that is received quarterly. Member Wilson asked what the city has done regarding the new logo. He noted the Rosemount logo has changed and all signage, etc. He does not want to miss an opportunity to shape Farmington. Changing the logo is a big deal. Member Craig stated we started looking at a new logo because of painting the water tower. Logo changes will be done as time goes on and we have financing. 10. ADJOURN EDA Minutes(Regular) April 25,2019 Page 5 MOTION by Wilson, second by Jolley to adjourn at 8:04 p.m. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, au wtkiSt MRLLer Cynthia Muller Administrative Assistant 74114466 City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 -Fax 651.280.6899 . ` www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Economic Development Authority FROM: Adam Kienberger, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Monthly Financial Statements DATE: May 23, 2019 INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION Please find attached the monthly financial statements of the EDA. ACTION REQUESTED ATTACHMENTS: Type Description D Exhibit Financial Snapshot- May a Exhibit E DA-Actual Vs Budgeted Rev and Exp- May 2019 Department Actual vs Budget-Generic Time Period Business Object Account Cumulative 12 Cumulative 12 Unit Account Description Actual Budget 2019 2019 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1010 CASH 260,402.61 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1010 CASH-LGA ASSMNT RELIEF 35,000.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 3510 UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE -299,361.64 2000-HRNECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 4955 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS -2,234.82 -2,300.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 5205 OPERATING TRANSFERS -16,666.64 -50,000.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 6401 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 700.00 11,680.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 6403 LEGAL 719.40 4,000.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 6404 IT SERVICES 2,772.32 8,317.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 6422 ELECTRIC 79.21 300.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 6426 INSURANCE 47.56 130.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 6450 OUTSIDE PRINTING 0.00 500.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 6460 MEMBER DUES&LICENSURE 1,720.00 2,500.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 6470 TRAINING&SUBSISTANCE 750.00 3,000.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 6485 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 0.00 1,000.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 6492 ADVERTISING 0.00 3,000.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 6570 PROGRAMMING EXPENSE 15,122.00 17,000.00 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7310 OPERATING TRANSFERS 950.00 2,850.00 Total 2000-HRA/ECONOMIC DEVELOPM 0.00 1,977.00 0.00 1,977.00 0.00 1,977.00 5/20/2019 3:29:09 PM Page 1 of 1 CM p Q NOf O ) 0 :iO O CA N O O O O O r h mg, 4- 0 01 0r COCDm W LU N 9-J' 10 v N O O OCAr M .4... 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ATTACHMENTS: Type Description ❑ Cover Memo Staff Memo from Eric Maass, WSB D Exhibit Highway 3 Corridor Plan DRAFT 5-23-19 wsb1 Memorandum To: Farmington Economic Development Authority Farmington Planning Commission Adam Kienberger, Community Development Director From: Eric Maass,AICP, Project Manager Date: May 20,2019 Re: WSB Project No. 012627-000 Hello, The project team has taken into consideration additional community input related to architecture,zoning,and land use and produced the complete draft TH 3 Corridor Plan which is included with this memo. At the work session on 5/23 project staff will guide the Planning Commission and EDA through each of the draft chapters which include the following: 0 - Chapter 1:Corridor Assessment - Chapter 2:Visioning - Chapter 3:Goals&Strategies - Chapter 4:Regulation Review - Chapter 5:Market Study - Chapter 6:Implementation Next Steps:Revisions based on Planning Commission/EDA feedback and presentation to the City Council. 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' , . , ; ..-: .., -. . , , • ;-- , FARM i 1\1 GTON II NGTON- -- ------- wsb ' ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS City Council Todd Larson-Mayor Josh Hoyt Robyn Craig Terry Donnelly Katie Bernhjelm Economic Development Authority Katie Bernhjelm Robyn Craig Jake Cordes Geraldine Jolley Steve Wilson Hannah Simmons Ryan Butterfield Planning Commission Dirk Rotty Lydia Bjorge John Fanceschelli, Ill Phil Windschitl Krista Tesky City Staff Adam Kienberger-Community Development Director Tony Wippler-Planning Manager Katy Gehler-Director of Public Works/City Engineer Project Consultants WSB CONTENTS CHAPTER 01 -Corridor Assessment Purpose of the Plan Study Area Defined Current Conditions Issues &Amenities 2030 Planned Land Use Current Zoning Current Transportation System CHAPTER 02 -visioning Community Engagement Vision Statement Opportunity Sites CHAPTER 03 -Goals &Strategies Goals Strategies CHAPTER 04 -Regulation Review Zoning Ordinance Considerations Zoning Designations Land Use Designations Recommended Zoning Ordinance Amendments CHAPTER 05 -Market Study TH 3 Trade Area Population & Household Growth Trends& Estimates TH 3 Trade Area Consumer Expenditure Market Review of Concept Development of Opportunity Sites CHAPTER 06 -Implementation Roles& Responsibility Financing Tools and Grant Opportunities Implementation Plan Figures & Tables Figure 1: Project Area Figure 2: Issues& Opportunities Figure 3: Municipal Boundaries Figure 4: Current Zoning Map Figure 5: 2030 Future Land Use Map Figure 6: Existing Transportation System Map Figure 7: Roadway Functional Classification Map Figure 8: Redevelopment Opportunity Sites Figure 9: 209th Street Redevelopment Concept Figure 10: Larch Street Redevelopment Concept Figure 11: Farmington Center Redevelopment Concept Figure 12: 2040 Future Land Use Map Recommendations Figure 13: Zoning Map Recommendations Figure 14: Commercial Overlay District Boundaries Figure 15: TH 3 Trade Area Figure 16: TH 3 Drive Time Analysis Map Table 1: Project Area Demographics Table 2: TH 3 Drive Time Demographics Table 3: Metropolitan Council Forecasts Table 4: TH 3 Trade Area 2018 Consumer Spending / . _ ...F �v ....,..4 . ' -,/ s _......... ..... .. ___...... . J __At' ' k r:` - __. ., ,_ - RRIDdIk ASSESSMENT _____., f .. PURPOSE OF THE PLAN The City of Farmington has commissioned a planning effort to craft a vision for the future of the Trunk Highway 3 (TH 3)corridor through the City. The corridor is centered upon a state highway with many existing land use incompatibilities, including a mix of homes and businesses. Several smaller redevelopment efforts and projects involving new construction and redevelopments have occurred in recent years, but have happened without a unified vision or direction for the corridor as a whole. This plan provides an overall vision to guide future reinvestment in the corridor. Figure Project Area }} yyN ",vF»", ...‘.1-',744. ''� vcryRd66 a 4 4 I CITY I yds . 209t S FARMINGTON < `" k w ivW NIN r T- f-"�....Tw.w.sl .r i 41:111-4---- ' r ..., .0, , '' i • , :7,,,,, sc `.rs; - Mai _. _ I liif NUR 6 ., .N, x q Y� a I ray'� - t - ,- r 4k t`^" s� ,4.� - "`<= `''- a r Ill �z`Y ? L 'Ly"` i 'i: ^5 p 444 ` .,. - ,�y_�, �f In 4 r .a° . vu .< 1 filigil ®�Oak-.S. Ilii •_eaw Spruce St. �ti���� . ._, :a : iV4jalnut St= 1 11111h11111111 .... . . _.,,,..., . , ., ,..a / .. 4 =4— — - 11111111 ! F J Laren St. -- ... ' - Beecyhes iruuiL ( '. e 1 ;w 1 IlI 111111 k _ - - a 507- - :a r I . r ' ti. ' . i 3111 gg gg ,. Centennial DE $l �� y :44 y t ® !. 'fir ' � eVIE Heritagey -77• VYe m: ` f 4 q� , ,t a r r; a v # ' E +�,.. { ---,i''''r /,` 225th St .. , i , . ... V 'Ie`L., ` Legend > "tit 1 r r - j M1Q Project Area 'jit ..y t}• , y< �y _Ag �.� , ;i t"�c L i City Boundary . _i ,,,,, r--..„4.-..:,- �+ .. Parcels 1 � Study Area Defined ff ,: ,,,-. ` i ` ,,,—,- -, The project area is approximately 0.25 square miles and stretches south to ', a"',,'A- , ' .. $ 225th Street W and extends north to the intersection of TH 3 and County E: rt w • . Highway 66/Vermillion River Trail. The project area then extends both east and 3 K -e .. ' west a distance of approximately one block on either side of TH 3 as shown in t • t .`'. �!+� f f.—..i, *,.:. ,_... . �, Figure 1. Demographics and Current Conditions This analysis serves as a snapshot in time of current conditions of the corridor. The components of land use, zoning districts, ordinance recommendations, redevelopment opportunities, architecture, and the transportation network are all <•.'. ,,,F <s analyzed along the Highway 3 corridor. Maps specific to each of these elements } are on the pages that follow. ria A mixture of residential, commercial, and light industrial properties currently line the TH 3 corridor within the City. The northern and southern gateways .;• .��- ' FhF'ifiVb both consist of commercial properties with the southern gateway presenting , - DakofaCounf�'' a redevelopment opportunity at the intersection of County Highway 50/220th �RE1�dNOUS [l>nberCO, Street. 6,140,6646r N _ !. Ora t�,the public The TH 3 corridor currently presents a sold base of commercial and professional • NM — 3 services including two banks, a coffee shop, several restaurants including recently opened Bourbon Butcher, Rebel Chef, and local favorite Dairy Queen, as well as a veterinary clinic, hardware store, daycare, dentist office, and w ra autoparts store.A number of additional development and redevelopment t-opportunities remain within the corridor thatpresent an opportunity pp to define the • „�,,,. TH 3 corridor through Farmington. Housing and Economic Demographics As of the 2010 US Census, the population of the TH 3 Corridor Plan Area was 615, and the 2012-2016 American Community Survey(ACS)estimates the 2018 population to be 639,with a forecasted population of 643 by 2023. This project • ' R area currently represents about 2.7 percent of the total population of Farmington ' eFe City.Approximately 50.2 percent of people in the project area are male, while 49.8 percent are female. "mom As of 2018, there are an estimated 258 households within the corridor. v Approximately 69 percent of the total housing units are owner-occupied, 23.3 percent are renter-occupied, and the remaining 7.7 percent vacant. The average household size is 2.59 persons. ' The median household income within the project area is$65,837, with a per capita income of$29,284. The median home value as of 2018 is$213,839. Issues & Opportunities With development spanning over 70 years, the TH 3 corridor has a broad mixture of development patterns and styles. Changes in development patterns, 37-441 L.�. .o w zoning, and the transition from Township to City governance has not been conducive to the corridor's sense of cohesiveness. As shown in Figure 2, the TH 3 corridor has a variety of issues and opportunities as identified through meetings with a variety of stakeholders including MnDOT, Dakota County, r, Farmington residents, and property owners. While many issues have been identified, there are also a considerable number of community assets to build upon, including new commercial development north of 209th Street in the __ Tamarac Ridge Center. Figure 2: Issues &Amenities , wYwr- Cty Rd�66- '- oh* ' . . . q 2 20 9 th St ,�+, ,, r� ` w -4 ,.* f,4.7.:.:„ .,x, f �� l^..a- r-rrr� t. 1 ,, I ,.. x !r r i. wiuowst. ° "� ✓ � Issue area O , 0 Issue reference P1110 Jl . Amenity reference ii -• .,,. R a'.r> .a, 1 Destination �� ,//, .. Cil/ . o . 50 Elm St i/�a ...fi.4 AMENITIES i(St. 1. Bank 2 Coffee shop r *I �'�: "'•�. �0� , � , 3. Restaurant �� S est. •6 %% . 4. Restaurant/Bar a owntow 5. Auto parts store Ari.' .�� it sc6. Restaurant --..„ :if 7. Ice cream shop 12 8. Daycare facility IkIZIN21 0 Medical clinic i10.Hardware store ' 1x 11.Medical Facility Farmington Maple St. 12.Veterinary clinic y " lementary - ' `j 13 Shopping center School 70.-,"0gK 4 Restaurant - •t z., 13 15.Bank 14 ■■ 220th St •• 50 I I .+ne ,;,, 1•a ISSUES Dakota ` 1. Future intersection t County 15 ,. improvement desired • i airgrounds 2. Many residential • access points „ <3# 3. Community amenity difficult to access 4. Lane reductions • t � causing backups Add signage 11 t " ,Heritage way a . - to direct traffic ",.. i - - � to downtown businesses 6. Future intersection , 3 225th St ` study needed C te •d . ' �, Z At-grade pedestria n w e, crossing not at 4+.*. S intersection Figure 3: Municipal Boundaries r Municipal Boundaries 1 �ty// i /i - j The City of Farmington does not --- --=-i f i have jurisdiction over all properties f EMPIRE TWP _ __ within the study area. Many parcels I /% rt /://,, % in the southern portion of the project ,� area still remain within Castle Rock l �osth st. I,� 7 Township. Those parcels are subject � 4e, 7'i an orderly annexation agreement. — — 1 11 j _ ---- � %.1L The parcels on the north end of the i r= I I I project area which are west of TH P---\_ 1 3 and within Empire Township are not currently subject to any orderly 1 Willow St. r ' annexation agreement. The City maintains an excellent working relationship with the respective Pines` Townships and will continue to work with Townships on future development Main St. 1 improvements in the project area. I0I Elm St. CITY OF FARMINGTON oak St. ... :-- 1 Spruce St. ( , Walnut St. Larch St. II Maple St. - __ .... Beech SL 40. /' /}' ( �__j -\ 220th St 1 .�� p. '----- h //'1 ' '7 r-� 1 I l l - I t I _ d_al CASTLE — t� t ----� ROCK r V: TWP � r/�% Centennial Dr _. 1_ Legend '� . Heritage Way Q Project Area r —1 Jursdiction �� _ J Castle Rock Township - I „��� --j Empire Township ,�...___.....� 3 _ ,225th St #71/7/ /74j/7 �i�%%.7;ei�i� /��%� /0•01 L_ J Par eli gton 0 Current Zoning Figure 4: Current Zoning Zoningrefers to municipal or local ^ 4 . ,r .1":7-'1--- � l i^� government controls that dictate tom. _cty,Rdi ee , " �' .,t how real property can and cannot F k e r _,.-.r- /(. be used in certain areas. Presently ', � �A the project area includes residential, iIL —�� ? tla commercial, and industrial zoning r� r --- r' designations. Currentlythe northern _ -2_01.-vi,-,2�r --- 9 -,� t . and southern portions of the project '" ' �77t; area consist primarily of commercially ; w r rrr�rr r, zoned property with a few parcels -- ''`' - �' �nrrr still retaining various residential -- - r- ► �i rrrrrrrrrrr- °` zoning designations.The corridor "i r� rrrrrrr has developed over a longperiod ARg!ri1f1111FBRFE`r11 1' -, -°�' F r -r�'7R?Ir - _ p 1. willowst 1 Trrrrrr,, of time resultingin an overall lack of �I ■� ` ,�~f `"(" it ��., 'ter ..- .R®lirr �_ cohesion in its development pattern. " III f= � --ter,,w ®®_'� '''..N.',4,-/-6.—E-'.. � .. Istsru t,,,P- This study seeks to provide a cohesive "po� s-- :,i Pie st �'>._ N� N LI® °', B. vision for the future of the TH 35fi:Iloli�.:.e ®iiN� 11N® 'E©� ' ®� E 1 corridor so that future development Jilin!- tt�fi11 F[rrPPP bt." 1�' — • 1` 1m fr, ;, s�a���.w ,: .... Mam,St.x�r. and redevelopment take place in .1aiikr I1'�S AgiiiR 11Cit -;441.. 71� an orderly and consistent fashion. M ill 1I ° 111E® 'liri : rr _ i. ii , Recommendations for rezoning are ® 311® I FIRM ®ial rrr 0 in _ included in Chapter 4: Regulation -a +E r lin n r. - e n m . is -___,-- included Review. oak-st. 11�f l 111�e'��� 10�� -le Ill L 0 � ■■a 11 ._-_-. d i 1111i1r 111iip 31111 rrr ' rrr =r°r�il i)III ■ �o a•=2.. Spruce St.., NIKR-1 ITI " r- - �rr11,111114: 1 �VPPi ftmrrr Walnutst. .111A1iliirA!m Ferr) _ r — irEE1 ' �rlr 17-r- -_F-r- r- - --- rr— I i' — rf� r --- rr rTr rr i I- .rrr � rr r ,' .�r—� !—rr—i --;-,-1,--,----.17F=--- — - F.771 �rr- =rr�r rr -rr� 'r--Ijjr�-1�i.r1 r-- f it i' t. l�1_7• - HriEFE � � — rrrri r( rj� rrr) 7 —i- r- H - I( f rIU lir, . r � � ,_1 1—if r-rrr r▪ rrnr �? IEr I � r ! _ 7 �r rrr� �—� rn �� ,r-^ I F.:7-Hr- I—��" 1Beech:tiI - fi i ' r- � r l� �r-i - r �`_�� Zoning District In— 7-1 I— - L '- I �A-1 (Agriculture) 73 -'�� r- r — ,-ol I Jr. �...� _50 2 B-1 (Highway Business) r .F- 7r' 40 - , — B-2(Downtown Business) I ,._ _j . 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ROW(Right-of-Way) =.".;.....,i. .. ,� Figure 5: 2030 Future Land Use 2030 Future Land Use ;.,r a�, ' , ' i The land use plan establishes the ",11t r Cty Rd 66 xf,405 4"'02r1> direction for guiding development and - `°' redevelopment throughout the City. • The plan provides the framework ...�_ �_ _ _ ( for land use decisions through a �� predetermined period of time. The io9m st. '"1`1 land use plan is meant to clearly - communicate the City's desired vision ill! f 'ii�lof land uses for development and Tik. 1" = = redevelopment to ensure a sustainable iiiiiii 1lj I wrr!gt� -- � --- future as a healthy and vibrant City. � Will 1 -�131 L'IlJ 11]i4T�7t- • I �� 1 C j kir -- -1 -1 The land use plan is not intended to be ail '. 1 - I .,„ , ,�4//r_r.rrrniP a static document. It is reviewed and ��f��� , a .,,,� revised at a minimum every ten years �i qr 6lll(T((iFFllt S sr _Plne,St. , � ,� t,, �^~-ill I R .% and when necessary to incorporate r- gjai g®'A, „ changing conditions and community 4 ° ming Fri-r-I rrr f ! 1 1' k7 ri4't1Fr� ;n,uim+� ,.,��� r 3rr/rra . •'... S3 -� mars st. - � goals. IIlI; °FI rrrr�r J I l I J rrrr hit n I r . ��r*ir- n.... tr ' II `1PP poi._111 1 IelHnU r r[I -I(i ,.` r77 �!I rrr Implementation of the land use plan is G_ r Vir ;9 rr 1 7rr[F rr'r 1-- carried out through the official controls ■ i Frr1r- rrr1 r� rrrl__I- 1, r �� g t. Ts .� - —r r� �- i_FErr. rrFr included in the City's Subdivision and art.fi gli [ITF H rf_ rr �I rrrli-1- r-r Trrrrlrr1r r-rrrr- Pira oak st. ZoningOrdinances. 111E I t! i rrrr�.r r- ,rrrrr rrr rrr rrr [rrrr Fri-P' Frrr �-I-7: r�, , r- FI r i..r r �( � crr �I � rI Hid I<<r�[ r x rrr_- Trr, Crrn i i r Ir l The 2030 future land use designations ._ Spruce St. ....._. 1."4 I b I 'f-I'mr„-] r1(^ I I III r ' rrrl _I,Lullr rr, rr rrrrr r-i, ;;rr rrrrn i mirror the current zoning designations 1 ( r 1 r � r f ri ; - rL r- 1 for the properties within the study 1--rl . rrr�rc l _ rlWaln�lt�ti rrrr_Ii=, rr r�'i Fl[HI i I rrr r-rrr- r rri r. -r- r [Tr-Fr r r r - r- r area.As a result,the future land use 1 r`J rrrr 1 rrrr F. [F I rrrrl-lr ,-Tr, r Tr �-5 n rrnr I rrr- _r -r- rn -.f- _— 1- ,r= r-- �� I-� �i F( � �I— guidance lacks overall cohesiveness r- r r - r- r-rrr r rrr r-r rr r rr r�- 17-n7 h r-- F-- I which this plan seeks to remedy. I-J r F j I i —J p 1� r r1-I Prr P Fr:-'rrr FT E i 1I..r-r Recommended changes in Land Use - r r— r t r r Larch St rr ( C� r i— r"' I F- r Lr—r �; _r- L - I L: rr rii guidance is included in Chapter 4 —Ir J� i , _ r-r-r -r— Lir- r--�rr_r r '[[ Regulation Review. --Ir— r--, - - I[— `- i—r- r—� rr rrr 1 h-st. r- r r I r r sec r--� _I ;:-----1---- —r g Fr' r-I- r — a. z (..- ^ _J r I _ t � ,. i � 1'7E' r—r r— r` — � ('� I 1 I I r- r—I I __. Legend ,- �, t r -22oth st � so ! r 11 I rF-.r - 1 1 1 r r 1111 M Ej Project Area 0 1 r�r r —1 :1 _1 City Boundary a - r . t .;t ^ � r t . v 1l " ' Parcels rr� �r a` Ir r-r -f r/ . ' Future Land Use Designation fk"','":4:(Ci.. gill r porn` r- ' /'/- - 1 n r r Agriculture r( r-r r 1 1 r ) Centennial Dr, 1�.` Low Density s _ ( 111111 , 1 r r .r r rrrrrrrt 11 ----F--r-F-17/ Low Medium r r ��� r ,''''',E-.::::, Medium Density r _ I �� - r• r� .. Com ,f ! i� I r JI rf--, q� ' I \� .. it I P -, 1# — High Density - r ( ,. T.. _ f ,.-t=-s - '' i,--,7'*--1 .���., r1__( r u �V� r nMixed-Use(Commercial/Residential) Fr -r'�(����Tf( /F . Ir ��I I IIL�-..crir tags Way ���r __.�� t���1 1 Ar t:rJ r Irlr lr�r COmmerClel F ir_ I.._I Fr f [FFFFFFri— -.H1-7 F r i�C" r 1—1 EI^� lE:l_r I..GLLLr�` ' ‘ Industrial 6ELV I W ® 1fh 7 -k� \ i" I Public/Semi-Public ,� 225th St v r , , 4, r , F � ' y as �r—II w Park/Open Space a `+»fir '44'.2";n. + + ' '' Non-Designated s t . � ROW "- -.:7",41;,,,,,,,11.7r' Current Transportation Figure 6: Existing Transportation System System ,; „; , , " ,.; fi �.,'-to,-; Throughout the public engagement 6 Crashes l417 1 ; - 1 r-._. 0[ Cty Rd 66 xL t^ � r i �.-f b and corridor assessment process, 1.0 Critical Index S0 ` 1 _ •, 4 — —__ 2012-2015 J :i a�Ar'Mr } - t community members expressedi � "'' ." . concern over the safety of the TH -i ,�, � 3 corridor both for vehicular and /; '111''' ,�i, i1 ii �.,9 Crashes -Al r L°' :it:(•...�., w: '''' x pedestrian traffic. They cited actual ,s critical Index -■ 209th Sr:- accidents and near misses at many .,., 2g1z-zo,s '� ' ' t �" .�. intersections as well as erratic driving - >,.,< �' . behavior by motorists frustrated with tom, . _ ii congestion at intersections. Figure 4. ' ,. `� .7:4, �' . �-; 6 depicts existing and forecasted • r-4.: E i 7 Crashes 1 x conditions within the TH 3 corridor m 1.14 Critical Index , . �; "`"- willow.st.Y 2012.2015 a including existing access points, :'"" „— - :i '— � Average Annual Daily Traffic(AADT) a ' ' ._ "�"""'~'� and forecasted 2040 AADT. "XPi est. ,,.1 , ; Functional Classification Main St: _r.. .ii 8 Crashes ,.. ' r .;l_. ;.2012 2015 ,' - The functional classification system •E+ �-- groups roadways into classes based Elmst. I Ist ” on roadway function and purpose. _,''- _,, Functional classification is based Oak-St. ' on both transportation and land use . • illIl characteristics, including roadway t k't., ;` ® e' i ...�.. � iii t. LINI important land uses and the length of ! .I::uu trips taken on the roadway. �'+ In4- Four classes of roadways are included 1 ® ill ,harsh st. in the seven-countymetropolitan 111 ®���® P r'� area functional classification system: - . I x„ Maple St. I� s, . .... , „. principal arterials, minor arterials, '�: i -=r, . collector streets, and local streets. t -1 - is e,. 2 ,Beech St.• 193,_71 ' it �� gip at g 1t , }4 " _ Q,' ..._:...L,,,,4,S__.-_ 220th St ^50 -.' .. •`i' S"j •FY 2027 Mill&Overlay 'i,-.' - Project in 2018-2028 Iiia i y. ,4 k' r f _ - CHIP"from City County ' LEGEND . . Line North to State II � j t�'�" r,Centennial Dr Trunk Highway 50 C " Project Boundary ,e ,• - . • '"^" �. r---� 1 fit - ♦ , w ,y.'" _) City Boundary t' I -_o, .! M$in� a ) i'. "U. Residential Access Tiff-g I ;', k ,v Public Road Access 1 • - --1,41.- a. n ` Heritage Way __. - 1 •a A Commercial Access ': ,,ii. ,. OSignalized Access - a` XXXX Existing AADT(2015/16) ` ' ' ' t ' - .. ss XXXX Existing Heavy Commercial AADT(2015/16) _ XXXX 2040 City Comp Plan AADT Forecastle } �� r t� k ___ Proposed Collector Roadway(2040 - :.= tti !� City Comp Plan) 3 '' --- At Grade Pedestrian Crossin i - '" Figure 7: Roadway Functional Classification Map Principal arterials are roadways I ,rt 1 . , that provide the greatest level of •r„ - s 1 .-' - ; I .,�y mobility and access control. Within the metropolitan area, a majority of principal arterials are under L- —- �; , t r r--—- -1 MnDOT jurisdiction. These facilities fi£=M ,I, r— "* are intended to serve trips greater than eight miles and express transit fl- r `>' ,, .: - 209th st . en� •. r-; trips. Spacing of principal arterials -11" , varies within developing areas of �= �# •, 1 , the metropolitan area. Typically, ' I I these facilities are spaced between �* two and six miles apart. These ''i.,: * "` facilities connect regional business or yi Axa and commercial concentrations, '"''"ON$i , „ --.1_,,z,-.,.,' transportation terminals, and large r ' ' -- „ - . institutions within the metropolitan ie`L 01- ....,„4,,,,,,,in 10n., - '', area. Principal arterials also connect ' to other cities, regions and states k t A ' C _ . i- outside of the metropolitan area. .. Main St. - . w .I i, •.,.a..d. J ' Principal arterials are intended to it 1 +�-- C Plea. maintain average speeds of 40 mph during peak traffic periods. To maintain mobility and speeds on i t *Oak principal arterials, land access and , 1 III 11114111® transportation system connections sprueest.IIIII �o��®��i are limited. There is little to no direct ® ®.. land access from principal arterials. x ._ , 111111111 Intersections are limited to interstate .:.... .. ... ,... .,, n Walnut-St. r h • „ freI "A” Minor otherrprincipalcearterials, ed "' I a ..- i "A" Minor arterials.Access points are- • typically grade-separated or controlled t Larch St. with a signal and are spaced one to ®®I - � , two miles apart. t` + i �- Maple St.' ®'® ' . Minor Arterials maintain a focus 1R _-- _ . • on mobility but provide more land seeohst. �' access than principal arterials. Minor " , arterials are intended to serve trips ''^ i ' , 7,0, of four to eight miles in length. Within developing areas of the metro,these 22Othpa --- ate. 50 facilities are spaced between one ..n ►' k 1, r and two miles apart. Minor arterials ,''f.'"'" connect cities and towns within the , � ' Ii'' region and link to regional business fr, t 8 ;, and commercial concentrations. �- r Access points along minor arterials hilt CtennlahDr - i ii"' , are generally at grade and typically •en ' II �._ ... ,, controlled with signals or stop signs. Milli ° ,, Su ggyy i. • . , < -.II Heritage Way -�„... _ ., M .' LEGEND r --- k_ :� _ Project Boundary t } _ —"L- _ L_ _j City B • 1T p , ., I A Minor Connector e*' '�.at ••, - A Minor Expander 3 During peak traffic, minor arterials in developing areas are intended to maintain 30 mph average speeds.As a result, transportation system connections are limited to interstate freeways, other principal arterials, other minor arterials, collectors, and some local streets. Land access is limited to concentrations of commercial and industrial land uses. The Metropolitan Council has established a system of"A" Minor and "Other"Arterials. "A" Minor arterials are eligible for federal funding administered by the Metropolitan Council. The Metropolitan Council has further split"A" Minor arterials into four types, described below: • Relievers:Arterials located parallel to congested principal arterials. The purpose of"A" Minor Relievers is to provide additional capacity in congested corridors. • Augmenters:Arterials that supplement the principal arterial system within urban centers and urban communities. • Expanders:Arterials that supplement principal arterials in less-densely developed areas of the metro area. • Connectors:Arterials that provide connections between rural towns and connect rural areas with the principal arterial system. Collector Streets Collector Streets provide linkages to larger developments and community amenities.They generally do not link communities to one another. Collector roadways generally favor access to the system over mobility but try to balance the two competing needs. Collector roadways are generally lower speed than the principal or minor arterial routes. Collector roadways are often owned and operated by cities, although counties operate some of these facilities. Collectors are intended to serve trips of one to four miles in length. Collectors link minor arterials, other collectors, and local streets. ,:4. Major collectors typically serve higher density residential areas and �� concentrations of commercial and industrial land uses. These facilities tend to i "` K "' serve longer trips than minor collectors. i;"`ri"::; Ir- Local streets are those streets that are not classified as arterials or collectors. These streets serve adjacent properties and are designed as low-speed, low- — F +.u �,■ capacity facilities. Medium distance travel is purposefully directed away from these streets to the collector and arterial system. Local streets primarily serve a"" ■ residential areas and driveway access. « a"1er Figure 7: Existing Transportation System indicates the existing functional classification of roads within the study area and surrounding areas. Related Planning Studies • • Past, present and future transportation concerns along TH 3 were identified, and related planning studies were reviewed to get a sense of what has been studied along TH 3 and the adjacent surrounding regional roadway network. . Related planning studies include the following: • City of Farmington 2040 Comprehensive Plan (2018) -T` • • Dakota County 2040 Comprehensive Plan (2018) _" • Dakota County Principal Arterial Study(2018) • MnDOT 2019–2028 Capital Highway Improvement Plan (CHIP) (2018) • Seed-Genstar AUAR Area (2004, 2016) • Rosemount/Empire/UMORE Area Transportation System Study (2010) • TH 3 Road Safety Audit(2006) • Dakota County East/West Corridor Study(2006) including four corridors impacting the TH 3 project area: » "Corridor B" in Lakeville and Empire Township from TH 3 to CSAH 23 (2003, 2006) » "Corridor C" (CSAH 64)from CSAH 23 to TH 3 @ 195th Street (2003, 2006) » "Corridor D"from east of Farmington to TH 3 @ Vermillion River Trail (CR 66) (2003, 2006) » "Corridor E" study(CSAH 74)from east of Farmington to TH 3 @ TH 50 (2003, 2006) • TH 3 Access Management Plan (2004) Access Strategies The previous TH 3 Access Management Plan (2004) referred to 2025 forecasted traffic volumes along TH 3 that resulted in a recommended four-lane divided TH 3 roadway section from Farmington to Rosemount. However, current 2040 Met Council forecasts noted that forecasted volumes within the City of Farmington and Dakota County Comprehensive Plans are measurably lower than the previous 2025 forecasts. Given the passage of time and the reduced 2040 travel forecasts along TH 3 from the Metropolitan Council travel demand model, MnDOT has indicated a desire to schedule an update of the TH 3 Access ... �._ ;�--- --'- --�-----�-- Management Study through the Farmington area in the next five years. Access management recommendations from the 2004 study are still likely valid and can be used by the City as a planning tool for the current TH 3 land use study. { The 2004 TH 3 Access Management Study and the 2018 Dakota County Principal Arterial Study both identified TH 3 as a potential future Principal Arterial. Land use planning and access control should account for this possible future designation. Existing frontage roads to the east and west of TH 3 through Farmington are too ` close to TH 3 and do not meet current MnDOT design standards. As a result, there currently is inadequate stacking distance for side street traffic wishing to enter onto TH 3. The proximity of frontage roads to TH 3 and the location of • frontage roads in relation to existing and proposed redevelopment areas along TH 3 will require review and further study in the future. Dakota County and the City of Farmington are in the process of scoping a study that will evaluate the future transportation network in the NE Farmington Area • and potentially update"Corridor D"extension east of Riverview Elementary School across the Union Pacific Railroad and through a lowland area to Vermillion River Trail (CR 66)at TH 3. This study will include the need for both the 208th Street extension and 197th Street crossings of the railroad along with the role Diamond Path plays into the overall network. Intersection Strategies TH 3 and CR 66 (Vermillion River Trail) I w < •• The intersections of TH 3 and CR 66 (Vermillion River Trail), and TH 3 and 209th f• ` Street are a concern of the City. Existing traffic volumes, percentage of injury i crashes, and TH 3 corridor design indicate that a roundabout is likely the best I .r .dam option for this intersection. However, a brief design assessment revealed a need ----- to look at the design alignment carefully due to the proximity of the bridge to the north which might result in higher construction cost and right of way needs.A more detailed roundabout design review would help identify the feasibility and cost of a roundabout compared to a traditional signal at this location. While the intersection is currently experiencing some intermittent delay in the peak hour, the observed crash rate, critical crash rate, and traffic observations indicate that a project is not an immediate need. The City will work with the County, MnDOT and Township to monitor and evaluate whether additional traffic control is warranted at this intersection. Dakota County completed an Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE)study at this intersection in 2017. TH 3 and 209th Street 4. No intersection controls currently exist along TH 3 at 209th Street. The Tamarac • Ridge Center commercial tract lies in the northeast corner of the intersection, and access to the parking lot area can be gained from 209th Street. The City currently has a southbound left turn lane on TH 3 planned for the intersection of TH 3 and 209th Street. The City has completed construction documents and is currently preparing to bid the project. It is anticipated that this additional left turn lane will help reduce backups on TH 3 caused by southbound vehicles j 1 attempting to cross northbound TH 3 onto 209th street. A northbound right turn Ayte lane already exists at this intersection. "4- , TH 3 and Willow Street No intersection controls currently exist along TH 3 at Willow Street. The westerly approach leg of the intersection at TH 3 and the Kemps Distribution Center driveway access to TH 3 are not perpendicular, creating an , , unconventional intersection configuration at TH 3. The northwest corner of the intersection of TH 3 and Willow Street contains a Dairy Queen. The public = engagement process revealed that this Dairy Queen is an important and . frequently visited neighborhood amenity. However, for those residents who live p 4 east of TH 3 it was consistently noted the danger they felt in crossing TH 3 in f, order to visit the Dairy Queen site. Currently no pedestrian crossing facillities exist, with the closest pedestrian crossing two blocks south at the intersection of TH 3 and Main Street. In addition to the standard TH 3 traffic, this intersection experiences a large amount of truck traffic as a result of the Kemps and Dakota County Lumber facilities on either side of TH 3. This additional truck traffic represents added danger due to reduced stopping distances and visibility. TH 3 and Main Street/213th Street #r' • " No intersection controls currently existing along TH 3 at Main Street/213th Street. It is an unrestricted intersection with southbound left turn lanes ande" northbound left and right turn lanes. This intersection also includes a frontage road on the west side of TH 3. Southbound traffic on 8th Street is controlled at """'" its intersection with Main Street by a stop sign.A recent project improved the `' 1 pedestrian connectivity at this intersection with newly paved sidewalks as well 1 as a pedestrian refuge island on the northbound side of TH 3. ) r 4 I TH 3 and Elm Street/CR 50 This intersection is signalized for each of the four approaches and includes striped crosswalks and turning lanes for both the northbound and southbound lt traffic on TH 3. While the pedestrian crossing is marked, there are currently no pedestrian refuge areas in the middle of TH 3, and the pedestrian signal crossings do not have countdown timers to help alert pedestrians. Elm Street/ CR-50 is classified as an arterial roadway and is a primary roadway for directing traffic on TH 3 into the City's downtown area. The City will work with MnDOT `""""'""" '"0 to place additional signage at this intersection to bring greater awareness of • downtown amenities to TH 3 travelers. , TH 3 and Spruce Street "` � �. As a primary access point into downtown Farmington, this intersection recently saw upgrades on its sidewalks providing pedestrian connectivity east/west across TH 3. While the sidewalks have been made more apparent, the T$ intersection is uncontrolled and therefore can still be difficult for pedestrian / - crossing. East bound Spruce Street does not connect directly to TH 3 and <i , ` instead connects only to the frontage road, 8th Street. However, there are I , ., /f -`.'' �� southbound left turn lanes to access Spruce Street to the east of TH 3. TH 3 and Maple Street j .J • • Currently, there is a midblock at-grade pedestrian crossing of TH 3 just south of z , Maple Street. MnDOT indicated this crossing was recommended by their ADA group and there are no immediate plans to remove this crossing. However, :„ "! "t" the City is currently completing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan which will tl i( address multimodal needs along the TH 3 corridor. This Plan will provide li1 ill recommendations for locations of future TH 3 pedestrian crossings at controlled intersections. TH 3 and Hickory Street ' No intersection controls currently existing along TH 3 at Hickory Street. It is an unrestricted intersection with southbound left turn lanes which provide southbound access to the Farmington Shopping Center. Northbound left and right turn lanes are also present to provide access to residential properties to the east and the Farmington Shopping Center to the west. This intersection also - includes a frontage road on the west and east sides of TH 3. This intersection is approximately 450 feet from the signalized intersection of TH 3 and Cty Hwy 50/220th Street. Future transportation corridor studies should consider the traffic flow implications of this intersection, especially upon any redevelopment of the Farmington Shopping Center. Future customer traffic to the shopping center may be better directed to the controlled intersection at Cty Hwy 50/220th Street, ultimately gaining access to the shopping center off of Cty Hwy 50/220th Street rather than TH 3. Other Future Strategies 1. Due to funding constraints, MnDOT does not have any plans at this time for major reconstruction of TH 3 within the project area. MnDOT through its Capital Highway Investment Plan (CHIP)does, however, have one mill and overlay projects currently planned. -2027 Mill and Overlay: Rice County Line to TH 50/CSAH 74-$9.5 million (south end of the City of Farmington to the City of Northfield) 2.As part of the Rosemount/Empire/UMORE Area Transportation Study(2010), Dakota County has identified a need for a new 2/4 lane roadway connection along Biscayne Avenue connecting to TH 50 to the south and CSAH 42/Akron Avenue to the north. While not yet programmed, if constructed in the future, this new corridor would serve as an additional north/south arterial east of TH 3. 3.As property within the TH 3 corridor redevelops, it will likely result in added traffic strain on TH 3. Specific areas anticipated to redevelop include the commercial area south of 209th Street W and the Farmington Shopping Center. Traffic studies in conjunction with future commercial and medium/high density residential projects will likely be needed to understand potential effects on TH 3 and other area roadways and to identify any future improvements that may be necessary to maintain levels of service. , A , RRI DCJR VIS 1 Vision Statement TH 3 through Farmington will be an attractive and vibrant corridor that positively reflects on the community, assists in economic growth, and provides a safe and efficient mode of transportation for area residents and visitors. Community Engagement Community engagement is an essential part of the planning process and participation by the public must be woven into projects early and often. ..■ ,,,% °° It is vital to gain an understanding =' of existing conditions from a local perspective and from people who live .. t,„,n-. L„ in and experience the conditions in c NE 'I ' question on a daily basis, as these .� trying lanes rt m ., something people often have some of the best ?cross n ideas for improvements. Public t i – :'' – rt, Q participation also aides in the buy in ? c ft, i9°% of the plan by its stakeholders. To „ "c a traffic i 0 t that end, the project team devised and a ?? ;t���,.�„ .«..... •Assets •Comments a,deas •issue $Opp°rtnnhy tri 5 executed a community engagement plan that engaged stakeholders throughout the creation of this plan. 600 60 Engagement activities included both 20:10 in-person and online activities in the Avg Time(min) form of online surveys, open house 150 45 1. workshops, individual property owner Unique Stakeholders E '� meetings, pop-up engagement at the 300 30 Farmington City Expo, and a number of meetings with both elected and 130 appointed officials. Comments 150 15 The project's vision statement was 1 269 0 ° Total Visits derived from feedback received from o� �o-' .o,4 ,,o's ao' o¢` oQ` ,,,e'o¢` o, ,a° ,s` ,s` ,a` ,,,,i`) ce.° csa ,,e‘.9the community members as a result of tin 5 ti, tip. ' 4, <' ti: �~ ' ya ti> ti, " N~ '? ti`'' community engagement activities. 1018 •Total Visas • Unique Users •Avg Time Unique Users •Comments • Survey Responses • Budget Responses A word cloud was created based on the terms most used by those leaving comments.A primary focus of many residents related to both overall safety and transportation as well as at specific pedestrian intersections. — — } The project's SocialPinpoint website gathered 130 comments from 1,018 , unique user visits who spent an average of 20:10 minutes on the site. The following pages show assets, opportunities, comments, and ideas z. . tidentified by these users. ,1 � , *,:l 0 1 ® Y 5z I. Ais 1 l°6I Assets Ory nruinii�v 3 1 DQ is a great asset on this corridor!We 1 Have things along Hwy 3 to get people to "`- r need more like it. stop in Farmington.A fast food - a restaurant,another gas station that has a ` 0 2 I dont know who lives here but their bigger"storefront".There are so many2' property Is GORGEOUSli?I!if they sell— 11 could do like the pizza barn thing here people who simply drive through Farmington and never stop because 37 28 like they have in northfield.Or a green there is nothing to get them to stop onI`dc �:`+w,, space and add family friendly stuff here.I 1:4 `" dont want to see this beautiful spot turn Hwy 3.Better signage about where to '37 turn for places like BlueNose,Papa 27 into a target.That can be further up or Murphys,and Bourbon Butcher. down the road;) 3 I love this shopping mall here,it offers a 2 We should have signage that advertises Linden St 41 56 lot to the community. local restaurants,parks,and attractions to encourage visitors to turn and head ?? 4 These buildings are run down and an eye towards downtown.This would bean P,-' sore.Decent location for inexpensive way to bring in visitors who I 2i,c, `39 commercial/restaurant/something would otherwise just pass through on 3. 1 ci 32 Eine,t 35 5 Agreed with other comment do not 3 If possible we should rezone small areas PI and re-zone it as commercial or to J' on the west side of 3 to be commercial in its residential.It is,and would continue to ri c' order to attract small businesses such as 6 be a beautiful reminder of what once cafes or restaurants.This seems like the was.This is done often(Brandtjen Farm best way to encourage people using this T`' developement).If the owner is on here, E, ';?Q I corridor to slow down,stop and stay a f I let me know if you're interested in while. 29 selling! 4 With discussion of apartments being built qak ` 6 The new owners did a great job with the behind Roundbank,and the homes in the a mall.Getting rid of the billards was long existing three developments,it would be over due.New useful businesses and an Spruce SiIN awesome restaurant(Rebel Chef)is just great to have a sidewalk or trail system 0 what we needed here. that would allow us to walk safely to businesses around us.Crossing and ' 1Nalnut St 7 We need a hotel.Another gas station. walking to DQ is not only difficult but 22 15 _ unsafe,and the same can be said for Recreation places(like a YMCA.roller `� skating rink,better fitness center residents living on the west side of 3, Locust (Anytime is very limited-no group crossing to eat at Bourbon Butcher or L�b` , classes,child programs,etc).More having a coffee at Blue Nose. 9 30 r Jr restaurants and quick food options. ST, 3 5 Big stretch from DQ to car wash to rest ,";-, 8 The DQ is a great asset to this area, well that could be cleaned up,curb jr'et .. walking paths along the roads(hwy 3 and appeal,add some businesses,lunch `f Willow)would be a great asset for spots.There doesn't seem to be a safe on pedestrian safety. place to walk along or cross 3 here.Also, +chool 41 1, 4, 9 We need more like this along the trucks trying to get out of kemp's is S ridiculous.And people drive crazy trying , entrance to Farmington at Highway 3. s PLEASE give us a target or some type of to get to DQ.Maybe a green space would "all of the above"shopping store nearby. 7l 0 t41`0 We drive to Apple Valley for most of our 6 More businesses and restaurants.Maybe an indoor play area for kids.Can we get a shopping.The grocery store here in town 0 49 cute area like downtown hastings, is over priced I hate to say. downtown lakeville or rosemount?And then signage to direct people downtown for more.Brewery,winery,cute shops. I .�i Make it a destination.Holiday stuff and tree lighting.Coffee shops.A YMCA.A 0 lifetime fitness.I would never leave.A 0 i, liquor store. I 3b ?rd Si 14 1 22ftn St t L, 5 I 18 Please can we get a Walmart or Target I°_°I 7 Parcel ID:07-006011.76-090-Owner: } DAKOTA COUNTY AG SOC INC I think it and a variety of restaurants.This city is would be lovely to turn this into a growing yet we rely so heavily on Apple " working farm and/or bed and breakfast, Valley for shopping,entertainment and with a park open to the public.Great restaurants.All but one restaurant in a location for visitors during the County town is out dated and worn down.We 0 21 11 Fair/Ramble jam,and those traveling up need options,and we get them,just not r, ' hwy 3.If I were rich,I'd do this.If a rich in this town. ' 37 28 person(or any person that sees this) t ctl `� `'+' decides to make this happen,I would like 27 7 a finders fee,a chunk of the profits,or just free admission for my family for life. :) Linden St 41 35 56' 8 Extend the bike trail/path on the west 6g 7 side of 3 from 205th to Dairy Queen. 9 It would be great if these walking/biking 2 10 329 paths were accessible via Hwy 3,rather Pine SI than going through a parking lot or 35 EE pi cutting through private property to get to in ip, them. c 10 I've often wondered if it would be42* 1 possible to build some kind of a • walking/biking bridge over Hwy 3,so 0`f r r'? people could safely get from the 29 ittirt neighborhoods and trails on the east sideOak St vi of 3 over to the schools,businesses,and ,c. churches on the west side and vice versa. 111 I think that could help businesses on Spruce St i both sides of the Hwy as well,especially if '` 11 Agree,the bike/walking path needs to -.- extend down here and continue onto 22 5 I Walnut St Main Street for the safety of pedestrians. IP 12 Help car wash with grant money or ideas2, Locust for obtaining funds to give it a face lift. L 3 6t St It's an eyesore. 3 13 Signs directing people to down town17, u-1 businessesZ. �'ap e 5t T 14 Crosswalk should have buttons that an activates flashing lights like hwy 3 I ctn,,at crossings in Northfield. µ 04 t.111 5 Agreed,this area needs curb appeal 10 G0 16 Add a Holiday Station Store right here.It would be great competition for Kwik Trip and a lot better gas station. 0 49 17 Ensuring quality visual standards among businesses.There's an old car wash with a bunch of junk cars sitting around it-is it a business?Ajunk yard?There are efficiency apartments that could use a • facelift the yellow/black car wash by DQ CO could also use a makeover.There's an old building near Cty Rd 66 that could be torn down.Kemp's should be relocated. 36 23rd 9,14 A couple businesses have fabric signs instead of permanent ones(I think the 1 254 224th 51 b iTi Overstock store?).Clean up garbage in median. :� I. ' 2ntj St W Comments & Ideas 1 I have lived in Farmington for about 17 11 I think the slowing down traffic would r-.. t 62 I years.I have thought about hwy3 often help and the noise is horrible now that 3 i thinking why hasn't it been developed. the new subdivision put up a fence.Also Q , 8 Do something like Rosemount did.Add a stop light might help but bourbons ; buildings with store fronts below and butcher. l : U 1 1 apartments or condos above.If you build 21�1 it they will come. 12 Add curb appeal.A lot needs to be done to fix up business fronts,sound barriers 37 2 2 Some sort of crosswalk here,would be a for residents.Outdoor activity and green $d9 t St W great idea. spaces need to be encouraged.Trails.I t 3 '37 3 I would love to see Hwy 3 be two lanes cant go anywhere as I am afraid to cross 27 going North and two lanes going South- or walk along 3 with my little kids.Need this is likely not a city project as I would places to bring my kids.A park on this Linden Si: 41 35 Iike to see it extend from the start of the side of town. 4goi 6 I city limits on both the north and south 72 13 It needs to be 4 Lane all the way up to the side.I believe that Hwy 66 and the otherF-i-' main entrances to the road should have roundabout 26c -1q better control-that might be a stop light 14 The intersection at 213th St W and Hwy 3 Pine St 1 S 3 j round-a-bout,other.It would make needs to be improved.Drivers turning 35 Pi entering Hwy 3 safer and better for the 41local businesses because it is not a pain south on Hwy 3 from this intersection n could be sitting up to 5+minutes to turn .c `-� to access. -- 't. 6 due to traffic from the south and traffic 4 Addition of a turn lane from east 50 to from North turning onto 213th St W. "' south 3. IMO' I;?(J 15 Something definitely needs to be done 5 Put some food business in!Panera, about this intersection,but I think with 29At Chipotle,Jimmy Johns.Something good a tin the close position of the Vermillion River Oak St w5 and relatively healthy so we don't have tothere isn't room for a roundabout.A driveto another city to get it.Stop stoplight is necessary to manage traffic building houses and schools and get 5 pruce St Oh s some money put into the city. properly.I haven't had to go through 6 There needs to be a better wayhel 16 Intersection of hwy 3 and 66 is -, to P15 Walnut St people cross Hwy 3 from the east at the dangerous to pull out on from 66.Hardly 22' exit from Ace and the Aliina clinic as well any breaks in traffic traveling on hwy3 at ilb as from the shopping area with Bourbon certain times of the day.Another .icu,;;, Butcher.These areas are extremely improvement would be a pedestrian/bike X36.�et difficult to cross at almost every time of crossing something that would connect 30 the day. to the bike path heading north and make3 a path heading south. ll Gait �i 1 _ 7 I think a roundabout would be great at r: this intersection here.I don't think we 17 This area and just north is ugly to deal {' need more stop lights.I also think the with.Also would love to have a way my 0'i road needs to be expanded to 4 lanes kids and cross 3 here or just north where "chant cn with all the increased traffic in this area, they and I don't fear for their lives!They 8 I have personally seen too many are old enough to venture out and ride to accidents and near misses at this their bikes to town....but they are afraid & intersection.I think it needs to be to cross hwy 3...and I am also afraid if converted to a roundabout.Studies have them to cross.We are off of shown that those will dramatically Chesterfield...,which is north of this (10 49 improve safety at accident-prone intersection intersections. 18 1'd love to see 3 made into 4 lanes with more round abouts and I'd love to see 1 9 I think better lighting and a passing lane some walking bridges.We have such would help Hwy 3.1 just moved to lovely walking paths the bridges would ' Farmington by Southern Hills golf course make it safer to cross hwy 3, 9 about a month and a half ago and those are the two things that I think cause the 19 Traffic control is needed in this area,a biggest issues with drivers.The road is roundabout or light with a pedestrian 36123r d S‘'n very dark and there is no way to pass all crosswalk.It is impossoble to cross as a - �(,th St U of the bigger trucks that are using the pedestrian and very unsafe. 12 road also. I 20 A traffic light may be needed at 213 th St 10 Address the 50 potholes with more than syncronized with the elm St light e25tf St W a patch, a 21 This whole corridor speed limit should be 31 My husband was T-boned,injured and i a I reduced to 35 mph.Lots of comments had his car destroyed by someone at this 3 about accidents and traffic control, intersection,a stop light would have r '` r x18 getting drivers to slow down more would prevented this!! make it safer and easier to navigate for t 32 Keepin mind all,addingmore businesses u vehicles and pedestrians. 0 2141.1 and development adds to traffic issues 22 Reduce speed on this stretch of 3 to and diminshes a small town feel to our r" 35m h.Redevelope/clean upthe 7 P P community. 3 2sLlyt r :W. eyesore that is the old Budget Mart 113 33 If roundabouts are part of the solution, 37 property.Too many used car lots. 27 Restaurants,hotel,green spaces,areas can they be done without the hill in the for seasonal markets. middle like the intersection by the golf 41 course to the north.The hill breaks ability Linden s-i to seepedestrians crossinguntilyou are I 56 23 More restaurants and better accessibility 58 to existing establishments.Something to likely to hit someone or be hit by car 22' make people stop on hwy 3. behind you when you slow or stop. P'.� 2F,c 'gig 24 The city did not make access from 34 This is a very high accident location and I 32 believe a stop light would help over a pine',1 Highway 3 to the trail or to the ponds on 35 1 Pi this end.The parking lot is a private roundabout because it gives the people et business lot.The owners of Auto Body that lives in the houses on 3 south before 117, Ili) Excellence allow access here as long as it Dairy Queen a chance to get out over -47, IN' doesn't interfere with their business or waiting long periods of time to get out 00 block their parking.It can be accessed 35 It would be helpful to have 4 lanes all the I 56 t i'- _ g from Canton Circle and Canton Circle has way into Rosemount,if possible. 29 it areas to park.Also,access from Prairie Farmington has grown too much andpa _, Pines Park and Twin Ponds Circle. highway 3 can't handle the congestion.It '*' 5 25 Add bypass lane on southbound lanes would look better to businesses that might be considering building in 5prucelSt p 26 Make intersection a roundabout Farmington as well. 36 27 Make intersection into a roundabout. Right and left turn lanes going in both -1 I Walnut St directions would make this area safer for 28 Round about at CoRd 66,Chesterfield, vehicles.When a vehicle is turning left I lib 200th,197th,and Clare Mont.Work with here,many people try to pass them in 36 LOcunt Empire Township to get it done! the turn lanes.I've had a few close calls L m St when people almost rear-ended me 29 3 from Elm to Ash Street is messed up.It because I was legitimately using the right- 17 should be two lane with right turn lanes turn lane onto my street and they were um " A Qaple Si s and a center left turn lane that runs Ash trying to pass somebody who was zE to Dairy Queen with 40 MPH limit.4-lane turning left. o n from Rosemount to Northfield is ,rt mc,k unrealistic unless you are good with 37 Would like a traffic light by 66 it too rn imminent domain.Why it goes four lanes dangerous of an intersection doesn't make sense.66 needs a light and 38 I'm Audrey Rother.I live at the Dairy Queen needs a light.I think a ?n 0 1,,,..Mi.3_, intersection of 3 and 66.Im glad to hear 1 modified diverging diamond interchange of plans for this particular part of the would take care of the Elm/3 and Allina/3 intersections. highway.It is such a dangerous section. Many many times cars have been hit in 30 This appliance store/used car lot/auto front of my place.Many times they are body shop in an old gas station car forced into my North driveway.The wash/car graveyard is a complete and speed is a problem and poor visability utter eyesore.It's actually embarrassing. also,The cars come off the bridge,then .1 If I didn't live in the neighborhood and County 66 is so close.The traffic betwee 111 MP didn't know the area I would lock my 3 and 7 pm and 7 and 9 am is so heavy. doors when I drove through do not feel safe leaving my home.When u r is the next meeting? 36 rd r'" 39 Please do something to reduce the 12 I 224tH St'V congestion of accessing Hwy 3 from CR s 66.Not always is it a problem but I have waited as much as 5 minutes during pez 11.1% 221 St W 1061 40 Leave Spruce St alone!It's a dead end 4 Additional traffic to this intersection will i street and we like it that way. be added with the recent talk of a new r - r`' apartment just to the east of Round 41 This motel is an eye sore and has been Bank.I hope that this intersection can be 0 for the 20 years I've been in Farmington. corrected before the traffic flow 3 21 11 If we want the corridor to look nice,the r' older,run down buildings have to be 5 The issue is Highway 3 from 66 to Ace 37 28 , replaced.Would be nice to have a group '4 "} ` St 1d P Hardware...everyone goes to fast,passes ��7 buy this property and add a couple chain on the shoulder,and there is no real restaurants or fast food locations.Need break in between cars.I live off of 66 and reasons to get people to stop,not just trying to get onto highway 3 is dangerous 41 drive by.The old Oasis station is another and risky.I feel that we need to bring the Linden SI 35 eye sore alongwith thejunk shop �5 speed down and offer at least a 3 way bg attached.Time to drop that building and solar stop sign system at 3&66.This will 72 rebuild as it's a nice location for many help with the area of Bourban Butcher 2 29 uses. area because vehicles will be slower and 10 32 a break between vehicles.Also there Pine St 42 We are new residents to Farmington, 35 Pi from Minneapolis.We have found great needs to be a overpass for pedistrians to ril 0 beauty in this small city,but the gateway Ross. s4 to Farmington is this stretch of ugly real 6 This intersection realty is a _ - 6 estate.This car wash needs to be nightmare,especially when trying to make r"' demolished as it is rundown.After you a left hand turn.I have sat at this D, 00 cross the"Welcome to Farmington"sign, intersection for 15 minutes trying to get 29 its a ghetto of properties until you get to out the shopping centers.I hope the city can , OA et fix this,as it is your first impression of 7 Traffic control change here should have A our city and for now,its a horrible and been added with the resurfacing icov project..honestly not sure why it wasn't Spruce Si ;t t° embarrassing one. 8 Some traffic control needs to happen ,- Issue '15 vNalnuiSt here.There isn't a lot of room for a 22 stoplight or roundabout but trying to 1 Hi.I live right next to this intersection and 18 My issue is that it feels impossible to turn left and go south between like 3-6 is Locust. cross.People don't care if you are waiting a joke.If a car going south wants to tum X36 A to cross they will cut you off.I wish we on to 209th that backs southbound traffic 30 had better crosswalks there or a lower even more making going south on 3 a 10+minute turn. i.o i-, , speed limit.People generally go about 55 a(-=Si5Y through there despite the limit being 45. 9 Some days I sit here for up to 10 minutes " 2 You need to put traffic control here.I live with g for an opening to turn.There C n right here and trying to turn South onto 3 needs to be better traffic control. 'cfrevt from 66 is a nightmare during any kind of 10 When heading northbound in the east- N heavy traffic.I've spent upwards of 5 most lane the merge down to 1 lane is minutes at times trying to turn. awkward,especially with the turn lanes. '& 0 4'I 3 This is a major hazard:People turn left I've had people serve in front of me to from Hwy 66&head south by pulling out merge in because they didn't realize it in front of cars.I fear my life when using narrowed.When there is snow on the this intersection even if I am not ground it gets even worse. # I changing course because of the people 11 This area is very difficult to not only try who pull out in front from 3.This is the and get onto Co Rd 3,but it's very only option I have as my daughter's dangerous to walk as well.With the way j� daycare is just off of Hwy 66 and there is it's laid out with the Lumber Yard and DQ 'f/ i not an alternate route.It is even difficult plus with the Kemps trucks going through to go north bound because cars going mixed with Co Rd 3 traffic,its scary. south inch up(also not formally two 36 ."'_rd 5th lanes).There have been tragic but 12 Worst area to try and take a left onto 3 224th St preventable accidents. from 66.Plus dealing with people always — 1254 I cutting off traffic that are already on 3 all St W 13 This area is just as bad as 66 and 3. 21 Dangerous intersection.Cars moving too La People pass on the shoulder,people cut fast making it difficult and frightening to others off just to get onto 3.Some sort of make a left turn on to 3 from 66 or vice control needs to be here as well as 66. versa. r r G$$.' 14 Dangerous intersection.At least a speed 22 There are no sidewalks along this road `I change?Opportunity for business and I have almost hit kids on bikes that 0 21 11 development along 66.Hate to give aren't paying attention.Sidewalks would -. I competition to bourbon butcher and prevent any tragic accidents. 37 28$: 9ts,rr t, bluenose—but a coffee shop or cafe to 13 f take advantage of the pretty river.There 23 The biggest issue I have,which has 27 7 also needs to be safe access to trails for already been mentioned is the biking and walking.We need to be able to intersections at 66 and 3,and over at the 41 35 other end by the Butcher-it is like playing Linden St get across 3 or put some trails along 66. ` 56 There also need to be some places for Russian Roulette making a left hand turn 6F' on to 3 most days.Turn lanes by the 77 people to stop for lunch.Stop for P- Butcher and Carbone's as well as by DQ groceries.Atarget orwaimart.Aldi or would be nice.I wouldn't complain if 3 dhc . 9 trader Joe's.Another gas station. was 4 lanes from 50,all the way North to pine St 'c 0 32 15 Dangerous intersection!its a three way 46, 35 Pi stop currently on Walnut and 8th street Li 61 24 Need to extend the 4 lanes to the North. 4 Problem is nobody on Walnut stops for Always a dangerous bottleneck here. iqii. _ the first stop sign.Only the stop sign on Walnut and Hwy.3.The drivers on 8th 25 There is no safe way to cross Hwy 3 here. 70 street are expecting drivers on Walnut to The speed limit is high and no crosswalk f 1 stop(because its the law).They never do. exists.There are no paths,so we're left to 29 Ail Something needs to be done.Even city use parking lots and running acrossOak St employees in government vehicles are between traffic. "—I us guilty of not stopping.Do something .R about before someone is seriously hurts 26 Ditto on the other comment about safety Spruce 51 at this intersection.I see a lot of people II 16 Its impossible to cross highway 3 safely nosing forward because they aren't sure as a pedestrian or on a bike,or to turn if the next oncoming car is turning or 122 '15 k Walnut St out during busy traffic times.Speeding heading straight.Adding left turn lanes Iligb and passing on the shoulder is such a for Ash St instead of shared ii,_; dangerous problem for all!It would be straight/left/right lanes might help.Or a 36 St helpful to have something to keep roundabout would be great.Also,this is L 30 pedestrians safe while trying to access 3 downtown Farmington. 27 This is an unsafe area for pedestrians. (.7) .- . ,Coming from the south to the .c _ ap<a SiSI 17 I live on County Rd 66 and I use this Bluenose/Bourbon Butcher,there is no intersection daily.It's dangerous.Its path or crosswalks to safely access this en terrible to do a left hand turn from 66 to retail area. '^h""I I T 014 head south on hwy 3.Its hard to judge how fast people are going and people are 28 Many unsafe issues.If you are walking or Lri biking on the shoulders you have to be super impatient behind for you to make sc 1 Nit your best judgement.I don't want to VERY aware.People are always passing0 endanger my two kids. ri on the shoulders!Turn lanes,bypass I IS 49 lanes and bike/walking path would be 18 There are way too many near misses by very helpful.If nothing else,a 3 way stop the turn for Bourbon Butcher and 66.It on the corner of 209th with a cross walk # i would be nice if there was a stop light or would at least slow people down and another lane or even a bypass lane. allow people to cross.The safest place for a pediatrician to cross is the lights by 19 I live on hwy 66 and use this intersection ace hardware,unfortunately it isn't safefili '1 multiple times a day.It's impossible to to get there. make a left turn on to hwy 3 during rush hour traffic.People become impatient 29 Do not widen lanes any further.I will lose and my house.Unless you chose to buy the 3146 turn out in front of on coming cars. 3rd 5t land.:} This intersection needs a stop light 2 224tn St 4 I 5 I 20 Like others have said,you need to put a _ stop light or something here.Its a pain al trying to turn south from here _k 2211 St W 0 30 Add turning lanes.Widen the road.We 37 The bike walking path needs to go all the b should have 4 one highway and access to way from DQ to the empire area.Getting ("') turns.How do we bring business in if we on the hwy to get past that area is super _ don't have easy access to get there.I scary.And there needs to be a safer way _ 'S always slow down in this area because across for bikes and people.A stop light people are always turning.It's my most at 66 and by the strip mall that is active stressful part of my drive home because during busy times so people and cars can s 0 21 11 people don't pay attention here and too cross safely.I know they can be set up many accidents. with sensors for traffic times 37 28. 8 t 1�c �i�2 S:NJ 31 Since this is a state hwy,maybe we could 38 Horrible intersection to make a left hand 7 27 all get together and figure some way to turn onto hwy 3.I have seen many close get in and out of the Tamarack Ridge calls on accidents and I am very surprised 1 41 business center.Can't get a pizza, Linden Si 35 no one had gotten eriously hurt or killed 56 exercise,eat,go to the dentist or at this intersection yet.This intersection I 6F chiropractor without playing dodge ball 77 with north and south bound traffic.Either needs to be'addressed and should be a I F.,,, put a blinking stop sign or something at top priority... 2FS 2 this intersection,it is verydangerous,not 10 3� g 39 I would love to see more street lighting Pinp Si d to mention absurd to have this many added to Hwy 3.Sometimes it's actually i 35 PI businesses with out a safe way in and scary driving at night with all the stop and ', p, 101) out.Widen the road starting at go with people trying to figure out where �c s - ' 18 Roundbank and endingat the DQ. ca 6~ exactly their turn is because it's SO dark and poorly lit.Better street lighting `° 32 There are no gaps in traffic at this I • 7a intersection,very hard to turn onto 3. please! t' at 40 HWY 3&66 needs a stop light.It is 29 33 Another very dangerous location to try I -- oak St in and merge onto Hwy 3.There are trucks impossible to turn left safely onto HWY 3I constantly pulling in and out of Kemps from 66.You literally take your life into Creamery trying to turn onto 3,and I your own hands at this intersection. 5prucelSt know for a fact that there have been Ali 1060 numerous accidents on this corner in 41 The noise along here is very loud from front of the DQ.So maybe you guys can jakebreaking,etc.racing to get ahead Walnut Si think of something to extend to this point where the road narrows to one lane.It isto as well. deafening for residents along highway 3. Locust Would love if a sound barrier wall could I L'- I 34 The road goes from two lanes to one lane be installed just beyond the south bound L ink 30 St here and lots of road rage and stupidity hwy 3/ash street intersection. WA happens every day.People in the laner.1,--, N 1ap Si that ends do no feel that they need to 42 It is extremely hard and a lot of times ..c :; FFF��� ydril�W prupir 1Y I lite 1dt Ir l tdi11d '(!le unsafe to make a left turn coming out of '- right-of-way.It's a race to"get ahead." places like Papa Murphys,Family an People here even playchicken with semi- r'a`1"t p Chiropractic,etc.I think a roundabout I en 4 ..... trucks. would make a huge difference.I think it 35 Always a race to get ahead of the other would slow the driving down too.People I car,here.Lot's of road rage and stupidity 43 This intersection is so dangerous and ?r Q every day.The right lane ends,but hard to turn south on 3 from 66. somehow is confusing to people in the right hand lane.I've had people in the RH 44 The Southbound Hwy3 to Elm St.turn lane race up and get ahead of me,lonely lane floods whenever there is a moderate rain,posing a traffic hazard.A drainage to slam on their brakes and turn into it J i Dairy Queen. improvement needs to installed. fib 1 36 Is this a used car lot an auto repair shop 45 Agree with other comments.A stop light or a body shop?Ido know that if i had a or round about needs to be here.I would ' wrecked/damaged car in front of my speculate a stop Tight. place for daysthe citywould not beI 46 A stop light at 3 and 66 will inadvertantly 36 3rd 914 happy. also help getting onto Co.Rd 3 from 205th St.West which can also be _ 224th St L `.' dangerous during rush hours.Creating a ' 125+$ I stop light at 66th will allow a break in northbound traffic so those on 205th St. IIP- 2'1 St W turning north can have traffic breaks to ' — get onto Co.Rd.3. 47 As everyone else said,there needs to be 61 Stoplight here.Roundabouts don't 1 as 1 a semaphore or roundabout with LED necessarily provide enough gaps 3 lighting.It is impossible to turn left from especially during peak hours,so that 66 onto southbound Hwy 3 during busy would still contribute somewhat to traffic r 0 1$ periods.When there is snow/ice I have still having difficulty turning on to 3 along • gone up to the round about and back this whole corridor. 0 I down because I didn't dare try pulling out 0 21 11 in front of someone.The speed limit 62 Traffic is a major concern.There are ^ should also be 35 mph in this entire many serious accidents.it is very 37 2$ St it project area. dangerous to turn against oncoming 1 i 48 Work with owner maybe even provide traffic from anywhere along Hwy 3 27 grant money to either demolish or re- Corridor,especially during morning and store these eye sore buildings. evening drive times.There needs to be a 41 solution such as stoplight at Cty Rd 66. Linden S t 35 56 49 Agree with other comments,this Frontage roads to access businesses intersection is bad and will get worse long-term and ensure safe passage to a b 7? with the Sapphire Lake development stoplight and getting on Hwy 3 would underway.Drivers on southbound 3 2 c10 3�Q Y hwy also be helpful. 2 turning on the 209th are confused Pine St because they have a yield sign(for on 63 This intersection is terrible for turning 35 I HI coming traffic)but so does northbound south onto 3 from Ace.I end up taking r} i7i 411) hwy 3 drivers turning on to 209th. the back way through the neighborhoods -� to go east on 50 because waiting at the - 50 The comment referring to Sapphire Lake stop sign can take up to 10 minutes when development is meant for the there is a line of parents leaving the 'e' I,�Q I intersection with 213th,not 209th. daycare during the evening rush of 29 traffic. 3 q 51 Same problem at the intersection with f,,.,,, ^1 Oak St ir, 66. 64 As others have commented,it makes no 52 I realize there is little the city can do,but sense to not address traffic control at this 5prucn St — the used car lots that plague this city are intersection;it will be needed sooner or ridiculous.This one is the biggest eye later as development progresses. sore. 22'15 1 Walnut St 65 Somebody died crossing the road.What 53 Make this business clean up the scrap else is it going to take?!Something 141) metal and move it to the back or out of should have been done before this 7 L:�cus° sight.First impression of the whole city is happened.This entire road is dangerous! L �1',1St I we're a junk yard/used car haven. People passing on the shoulder, speeding,cutting people off,you name it (i/ 54 Do not allow this business to move boats .rs ,:, 6ri it's happening.just a week ago my son Gait a St Y with skid loaders and lawn mowers out _ and I were almost in an accident becauser into the roadway and park them on the somebody turned in front of us.Luckily on shoulder. when my son hit the breaks there was no +chry^. 55 Add a bike lane or pedestrian bridge and ice in that area isi connect to bike trail.Provide traffic 66 High traffic in pm clogs up turning on control,a safe way the cross highway 3 HWY 3 a pain.I think it would be best to (7� �� from townhomes and neighborhoods to IID south. put in a round a bout,or some other form of traffic diversion other than a set 56 Need shoulder for 30 to 40 mile bicycle of lights. trips. 57 A round about here would be helpful-it is 67 The Efficiency Apartments are filled with .! 1 very dangerous to try and turn onto 3 drug users and drug dealers.The cops from 66.Proper lighting all along the are frequently called there.Drug in ci length of 3 would also help. paraphernalia can be found thrown into Mr f tree lines and neighboring yards. 58 Turn lanes would help with this traffic congestion,and would eliminate people 68 The car wash is in terrible shape,paint is 3F 3rd 50 14 illegally passing on the shoulders. peeling off everywhere.The back privacy fence is broken and gaping in several 12 224th St V 59 It's really dangerous to turn left from in ; 54 areas.The owner has been notified,but 213th St.to go south on Hwy 3 here. refuses to repair.Vehicles with booming a ." - 60 It's really frightening to try to turn from stereos all hours of the night washing L! 9tw County road 66 on,Highway 3 you take their cars. your life in your hands.as far as eyesores Figure 8: Redevelopment Opportunity Sites 3 � - Redevelopment Opportunity Sites v4 ., ;Cty Rd 66 # _ 1 - Three areas within the project boundary were identified as being areas where 4 the community would support redevelopment. Massing studies were completed � _ 1 for each of the areas depicting a structure on the site based on current zoning --.1 �O ,r £ ,i �� code requirements such as height limitations and setbacks. Please note that any ._ sostnst� = future redevelopment projects would still be required to go through the formal '' ' entitlement process. E .• i111. n i , ` Opportunity Site 1 -209th Street ry f a[wa W,;, `'' Site 1 is currently occupied by a Napa Auto Parts, Carbone's Pizzeria, Big Man 1 , i Motors, and a single family home. Napa Auto Parts and Big Man Motors are ;{ '' both currently within Empire Township and future redevelopment of the site as a "'"""Pinest. -- whole would require annexing of those properties into the City. 3 • ,� Currently these businesses account for four access points all within a 400 foot Main St , 1 r,ii r_, stretch of TH 3.Together the properties contain approximately 6.8 acres of land.� ' '' ,, Future redevelopment is recommended to remove each of these four access El St44; points and to provide a single access off of 209th Street W that is perpendicular ' - to Catalina Way on the north side of 209th Street W. ill Oak.St. ' m 11 Opportunity Site 2 -Larch Street NMI ®I I1", pp y Site 2 is currently occupied by a used car dealership that was the source of '.Walnut.St., _ ` ` several concerns during the public engagement phase due to its negative appearance. While a relatively small site at 1.3 acres, it is large enough for r a single commercial user approximately 6,000 square feet in size which is a N.: . similar footprint to the commercial building on the property directly to the north 1152(21 , which contains a veterinary clinic. maples'. Redevelopment of this site would involve the removal of two existing buildings il t- '� 11 that were constructed in 1982 and consists of a single story commercial building ,,' R' and a former drive through car wash.The site is currently a used car dealership Beech St. a• nd has access off of 8th Street, and Larch Street. Larch Street currently ' r � provides direct access to both northbound and southbound TH 3 traffic via a TH e. . 3 southbound left turn lane and a TH 3 northbound right turn lane. CtyRd50 '"' , " ,z,"I Opportunity Site 3 -Farmington Center -; - Site 3 consists of two parcels which together total 4.92 acres and currently contains approximately 6,500 square feet of commercial space.This commercial space includes both retail and restuarant users. The primary structure is 4,158 square feet and was constructed in 1957. The site has access to west from TH 3 and 8th street which services as the frontage road for TH 3. The site also has y,," access from County Road 50/220th Street W from the south. 4 ry qp : ' i'"‘' Oso ''' -�.,ar ; i1� ; This plan recommends rezoning of single family residential parcels to the north Henl je way '''�'L ` . . adjacent to Maple Street to high density residential.Together with the existing t ,, ." 1, apartment complex on the north side of Site 3., a new high density residential -.- ' project could be constructed to further compliment and support both the existing 225th St - 'a ' commercial facility but also any future commercial or office redevelopment. Figure 9: 209th Street Redevelopment 209th Street Redevelopment The conceptual redevelopment shown �• , _ - ` ° to the right would result in the removal - 4`* "_ ` M „„ Y ,, �. -r:,„,,, ..i;.;,,„;,-;,44,11,4,11:2c.., N -.o. _, ss of four individual access points off of _ TH 3 and would reroute the access � - R40,41 onto 209th Street, presumably directly litt ',, y."` ' �. _ perpendicular to the access supporting •, �" ��� �" •` «�" ' the Tamarac Ridge Center on the ��#' » - - �' ��� °� � � "'�' '-; � `� ,,�'J north side of 209th Street. , ..,..,,,*,...,...7;‘2,;(4,41;.: -- '" This conceptual development would " " consist of commercial uses and ; -. - '--;.47.,'` - would require buffering from adjacent 1 ,"` residential properties to the east.As , `- ` shown, the building would be placed „y at the minimum setback line of 35 feet. This was done intentionally so ash ''' ,; to better define the corridor and as a , , ; µ,, means of traffic calming. = � h A current view of the site is shown s _ „� below the massing study graphic as well as images of the adjacent ti, Tamarac Ridge Center development. f U `1" ' , Adjacent Commercial Development-Tamarac Ridge Center r� _ ...m IIII�1I ' ""'""'I''','""—- .,_y 1 „Tr — 1_.� '''''...44;_. ; 1,r)ji,rr,r(k idge("c�rter : �,y .��.� .._..x.�. Figure 10: Larch Street Redevelopment r y Larch Street Redevelopment -' > - e.' - The conceptual redevelopment . _+ V"-+ =` q, scenario shows a three story Vr commercial office building that ' .. ` ^ ' 4 ,Kill. Alb, '.` , ,' conforms to the existing height . ' , #." � <u r restrictions and residential setback!► distances in the B-1 Commercial t • k ,-.— District.Access to the site from both 8th Street and Larch Street would t', ' '' > .. ,ita�ir remain. j ��� � � ; � . � t The commercial office use would �' r ._ eliminate the outdoor storage at the � `� ( site which currently are the source of _ many residential complaints and what - . ' I '', * is currently an overall detractor within *' the corridor. The new office use would also better compliment the veterinary clinic " "` "" `" '� currently located adjacet to the site. , ' Yr r ., w ._.. t ro.... • ate' ' • a'�crnCr�an � rM u - --- ''` ,y r., = ,•, , . • «. ., a , a .f\-----1, I ��� Ids-- -7 . 0 Figure 11: Farmington Center Redevelopment Farmington Center a1 Redevelopment of the Farmington "' r Center would represent a major + ; undertaking.The current owner � f EY "' " • recently performed a few minor '" We e improvements and has since posted ... r, !`• .. t ele the property for sale. It is likely that ` `: �.. 4 —�' this redevelopment project would .- require involvement by the City in the "y "' ' _ _ form of either financial assistance through tax increment financing, tax , `. ,.:,...,,,, \ , abatement, or through assistance with ' �' ' property acquisition. r .A"' - _�- � ~""" �a Located along both TI-1 3 and Cty . Road 50 the site sees a large amount � > a ' of daily trips and could serve as an : * , � r anchor for the TH 3 corridor through " farmin ton. . The site is also adjacent to an existing apartment complex and four single family detached properties which are recommended to be rezoned to high density housing providing an vat N opportunity for a new high density M.<, apartment project to be concieved � s immediatly north of the Farmington Center. Those additional residents J u _ eat would assist in helping support future -41.7.'''''':::..„..., „t � k ' :',,, 1,...,::..„,,71 �' A '� building tennants. d.� �,' - r a •A:x dt3tlLUU(*1HI*er . ' iwaau v33 .'',1.• # � � „'sem': — — 3 I : .... • s R - ALS & .,.. ., I E ';-- --,- - , . .-- ..---- ' . . ..„. /NIL --." ,.. , ....,„ ..! ..,. ,...„ , .,„... , ,...,. ................, t'. ..., -,- - ...., - Goals & Strategies Based upon feedback provided during community engagement and the visioning process, a series of goals and strategies were developed to guide future corridor investment. Each of the goals has corresponding strategies for successful implementation and achievement of that specific goal. Goal 1: Improve the attractiveness and visual cohesiveness of the corridor. Strategy 1: Develop design standards for the Highway 3 corridor that guide future redevelopment. Strategy 2: Encourage activation in existing commercial areas through community events. Strategy 3: Engage with property owners to clean up nuisance properties through proactive code enforcement. Strategy 4: Utilization of Community Development Block Grant(CDBG), Dakota Community Development Agency (CDA) loan, and grant programs to assist in the cleanup of low to moderate income residential properties. Strategy 5: Consider developing an incentive program for TH 3 properties similar to the Downtown Facade Improvement Program. Goal 2: Facilitate redevelopment and support a vibrant corridor. Strategy 1: Review existing land use designations and update them to reflect a corridor that emphasizes a mix of uses. Strategy 2: Promote the economic and physical health of the corridor as a means to strengthen connections to businesses with the corridor and to expand and diversify the tax base. Strategy 3: Leverage grant programs to provide redevelopment grants that encourage property owners to invest in redevelopment and revitalization. Goal 3: Implement signage and wayfinding along the corridor that drives visitors to Downtown Farmington. Strategy 1: Utilize the downtown identity and wayfinding throughout the Highway 3 corridor along the highway and on bike and pedestrian trails. Strategy 2: Design and build gateway/corridor monuments, public art or wayfinding that encourage visitors to explore downtown Farmington. Strategy 3: Work within MnDOT guidelines and templates for signage within MnDOT right-of-way. Goal 4: Evaluate opportunities for better functionality and safety for vehicle traffic and continue to plan for accessible, continuous, and separated bikeways and sidewalks. Strategy 1: Implement the City's bikes and sidewalks citywide master plan in the Highway 3 corridor. Strategy 2: Identify areas where City sidewalks and trails require upgrading or resurfacing. Strategy 3: Facilitate discussion with MnDOT and Dakota County partners about potential improvements within MnDOT right-of-way. Strategy 4: Support and actively participate in future MnDOT and Dakota County efforts regarding technical analysis of the corridor. Strategy 5: Continue to coordinate with Castlerock and Empire Townships. . . II ar el al �' 1, Regulation Review Figure 12: 2040 Land Use Recommendations I,. _ .�ara ,~ T 2' :71 3 .4 Land Use Designations77.717701.' j' s 1 t$R- _ Land use designations can be ,.. _ "� 1 "� ilk Guide from Low Density to described as the type of development �,- � ��- Commercial allowed to take place on an individual r--I piece of property. Land use guides ' " �' where residential, commercial, ' I -..=-'�.�irrrpn 1 Guide from Low Density to industrial, agriculture, open space, r :. I , xr.�r .,,, Commercial etc. uses are placed throughout 'L ;u, '--c' , - reFFF� a community. At the time this �� lrFFFr corridor study was conducted, the rrEFEFT� ] ' „ u, Guide from Low Density to City was also working on its 2040 Tr1 777771111 r1 'R Commercial Comprehensive Plan update which gip, includes a review of future land use designations for all properties within r Jthe City. The completion of this TH rril� rrr i r; 115;71EJrrrtrr!rrrrrt 3 plan allowed for a more in depth r H H rr r"rI! riritir-rrrrrrrr analysis of the land use in this corridor rr�j rrrrrr1 rrrr(-1�� ,. which identified several proposed 1116E1 rrrrrri`rrrrr-lig land use changes primarily from rrrr� err��Irrrrrr� residential to commercial land use. �--- r The proposed land use changes are rl rrr n rri rrrrFIr---r�trrrrr[rrrrrrrF shown in Figure 12 and are included in RTP rrr r arrr �E Er r rr1-- the implementation matrix. rrrrrr r-,i rr rrrr -carr ,r'rrn F-1-F, rrr) 71171 tart- rrrrr rrrr rrrrr�r r1 Frrrr� F.rrrrl�Ir. r r- ET-1— r r- rrrrrr rrrrrr niE r rr=-i 7 Mr---Irrr Prrr r ,-, r-n r� Guide from Low Density to 7IFrrrr- rri r- 7. —r- emir- r� oaf r— �r� High Density Residential Fr-r- Fr- I *IF fir' Fri T-�- rrrr 1EI Guide from Low Density to r- T- 1011 'nI Commercial 7ir r '' 7- �r - 1 ;- r E__-H. l ■ r—nTP i—r_ r--.1--r--.1-- I r-1010 r su 7 � jp;Y- �-ri' I .”— _- Legend rrr r 1 Q Project Area ___ r j City Boundary i 10-,'(_10' -ICrr Parcels _ rte— rr. r_.',--!: Future Land Use Designation — F.4 � _1 r-'�r,-- Agriculture _J �-rn 7 I _-(ri-r i-I i-i^rl it L "_ Low Density I rrrrrrr r-11-r r r 1 Low Medium — 1-77—772%71— Medium Density r _ ,I r r-r� -r — High Density rI flr Mixed-Use(Commercial/Residential) = 1-71-7_- —, .. 71-1-77717-1 rrrl n- .-...-----110-10- nr f— IM Commercial , 10-10 i7r r FM-7! - 7f- -7�7 Industrial L/- 7_71/ Public/Semi-Public 4C ', Park/Open Space Non-Designated ROW Zoning Designations Figure 13: Zoning Map Recommendations 3 I ;'- % While land use describes the type �'- i%11 of use for individual properties, - `rte. >-- .11 the zoning designation provides Rezone from Low Density specific dimensional standards �� ''' ; -, ;* Residential to Commercial and performance criteria such as k -- Lt . _ height limitations or setbacks for the 4 ' .," -, ,..Fox„..,,, individual uses. ' -' FFFF; , Rezone from Low/Medium r- - 'A "rr-� Density Residential to Once the land use guidance has been -- - -` 1 - EFFF ,' Commercial established the City can look towards its various zoning designations so that ELF-'75--. T ----'• % ' the zoning designations align with the n1-171-. Rezone from Downtown Residential to Commercial future land use for each parcel. r As a result of the City's 2040 !. iiL7ii111Ly% e �c gd� Comprehensive Plan Update the City 10 rrrrl rrrr �; ' -���err re,nlr««r will be making revisions to its zoning r—PI I rail I rr II ; Fp? districts and this plan will simply 7-nrrrrri- r- provide general guidance as to which rrr-rrrrrr ri[- "i. _ .; existing zoning district is currently rrrrmost appropriate while understanding r--1 r- I 1 --7-7 that there may be deviations based on rriI �rr�I _Ir—;t°Trrr�I Tref IT H future zoning district updates. rrrrrr7 i rrrrr� rrrrrri 1 _ �(-n n The proposed zoningdesignation land rr 1 i Frrr-,r-r�-n-r- rl p P 9 i- rH -- ^rrr_ rr rrLrr use changes are shown in Figure 12 �� r � i r- i- and Figure 13 and are included in the r r rr rr—r r-r-n 77—n71 rI T i rr / 1_ rI I r rr r � implementation plan. -1- Trrrri r1Trrr F% err_ ;=r-r- C- '1� r(TE n fir Rezone from Low/Medium Irl 7 7- r�l E r r(r := r-I� 77 ( -- rr rr rr , Density Residential to High Fr---'- r---n r�--' Density Residential =1'7 rT I rri FTr �'"4 rn r-r- r-- °` Rezone from Low/Medium ��%rmg ; i` , l^] Density Residential to — 7-7[1-1_: -r _'-� r-,- 7- Commercial _ j , --'f y �Ir ��, Ie (-- Zoning District -- Fri-:r-- r..j. r' i .'.," A-1 (Agriculture) �� res i „�a;�„,,... B-1 (Highway Business) ia °"` B-2(Downtown Business) %rpt _�r- m" B-3(Heavy Business) . h —f �j B-4(Neighborhood Business) �( �''F ��-r-��'��r v x ,�' tc,al Business/Commercial Flex �� 11- --,/i'�I rT CIS F �i �11- . .' _ I-1 (Industrial) r:-[ rr��-` --- r' --, p -.___ .i IP(Industrial Park) t'-' -Fr i l 1 7 — Mixed-Use ��nr-T/ i- P/OS(Park/Open Space) HT �- _ � R-1 (Low Density Residential) illi ^rr �r �I- r-- r-( R-2(Low/Medium Density Residential) r- r- psi.---47„it Ii 1 (- Ir k ;a„,'t r , ., R-3(Medium Density Residential) r-- r�' ' Y. 1 i-1 i^ri-1 r- t'; if I r R-5(High Density Residential) " 4,7't' - .. _ R-D(Downtown Residential) R-T(Downtown Transitional Mixed Use) -• 3 x ROW(Right-of-Way) Zoning Ordinance Review The City's ordinances play a crucial role in the implementation of the TH 3 plan. As a result it is important that the existing ordinances related to future development be reviewed, especially as they relate to land development and aesthetics. To that end we have reviewed City Code related to zoning designations, allowed uses by zoning district, as well as architectural, signage, and lighting standards. Presently the TH 3 project area has a number of zoning designations within the project boundary including: - B-1 (Highway Business) - I-1 (Industrial) - R-2 (Low/Medium Density Residential 3.5—6.0 du/ac) - R-3 (Medium Density Residential 6— 12 du/ac) - R-5 (High Density Residential 12+ du/ac) - R-D (Downtown Residential) The B-1 Highway Business District currently allows the following: Permitted uses: Animal clinics/Clinics/Clubs/Coffee shops/Commercial recreational uses/Convenience store without gas/Data centers/Health clubs/Hotels /Motels/Offices/Personal and professional services/Personal health and beauty services/ Recreation equipment sales/service/repair/ Restaurants (class I —traditional)/ Retail facilities/Sexually-oriented businesses (accessory) Conditional uses: Auction houses/Auto repair, minor/Auto sales/ Brewpubs/Car washes /Child daycare center, commercial /Convenience store with gas/ Dental laboratories/Grocery stores/Group daycare centers commercial/ Hospitals/ Kennels, commercial/Nursing homes/Outdoor sales/ Public buildings/ Public utility buildings/ Restaurants, Class II, fast food, convenience/Restaurants, Class III, with liquor service/Restaurants, Class IV, nonintoxicating /Solar energy systems/Supply yards/Theaters/ Wholesale businesses The B-1 Highway Business district currently has the following minimum dimensional requirements Lot area 10,000 sq ft Lot width 75 feet Front yard setback 30 feet Side yard setback 10 feet Rear yard setback 10 feet Minimum side and rear yard abutting any residential district: Off street parking and access drives 10 feet Public and semipublic buildings 35 feet Recreational,entertainment,commercial and industrial uses 50 feet Height(maximum) 35 feet Maximum lot coverage of all structures 25 percent The I-1 Industrial district currently allows the following: Permitted uses: Auto repair, major/ Breweries/ Data centers/ Distilleries/Light manufacturing facilities/ Microdistilleries/Ministorage units/Offices /Research facilities/Sexually oriented businesses/Small breweries/ Supply yards/Truck terminal /Warehousing facilities Conditional uses: Agriculture/Cocktail rooms as accessory to a microdistillery/Commercial recreational uses/Food processing facilities/Kennels, commercial/ Manufacturing facilities/Public utility buildings/ Recycling facilities/Solar energy systems/Taprooms as accessory to a brewery or small brewery/ Towers Accessory uses: Parking lots Interim Uses: Mineral extraction The I-1 Industrial district currently has the following minimum dimensional requirements: Lot area 20,000 sq ft Lot width 75 feet Front yard setback 30 feet Side yard setback 15 feet Rear yard setback 15 feet Minimum side and rear yard abutting any residential district: 10 feet Off street parking and access drives 10 feet Public and semipublic buildings 35 feet Recreational,entertainment,commercial and industrial uses 50 feet Height(maximum) 45 feet Maximum lot coverage of all structures 35 percent The various residential districts currently allow for a mix in housing type and varying densities in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The City will be reviewing and condensing the number of residential zoning districts following the completion and adoption of its 2040 Comprehensive Plan and as a result a breakdown of existing residential districts has not been included. However, as a result of public engagement and the identification of redevelopment opportunities, it remains important that a high density residential zoning designation retain a density minimum of at least 12 units/acre to help support future commercial growth along the TH 3 corridor. Recommended Zoning Ordinance Amendments The following are recommended ordinance amendments for the zoning districts currently present in the TH 3 corridor. B-1 Highway Business— Amend the B-1 Highway Business zoning district to allow a maximum lot coverage of all structures from 25% to 40%. This increase will promote larger building footprints, reduce outdoor storage, and be more competitive with surrounding communities. As proposed, this district will be more competitive to adjacent communities with similar zoning districts. Examples include the City of Lakeville and their C-2 Highway Commercial District which for most uses simply requires that a minimum of 25% of the total lot area remain impervious.Another nearby example in the City of Rosemount and their C3 Highway Service Commercial district which allows a total maximum lot coverage of 75% which refers to the percent of the lot covered with structures, paved and other impervious surfaces. Remove auto repair, minor and auto sales as allowed uses within the B-1 Highway Business district to improve the visual aesthetic of the corridor and reduce overall outdoor storage. I-1 Industrial— The project area only has one property zoned as I-1 which is presently occupied by Kemps. With no vacant parcels or parcels currently identified for redevelopment that are zoned as I-1 no ordinance revisions are recommended for this district. If in the future Kemps decides to relocate, the property should be reguided and rezoned to either a commercial or residential use to be consistent with adjacent development. Residential Zoning Districts— Retain a high density residential zoning designation with a density minimum of at least 12 units/acre to help support future commercial growth along the TH 3 corridor. Figure 14: TH 3 Overlay District Boundaries � ,. ilV , "g",4,/��'m n1 Trunk Highway 3 (TH 3) '' t,,,,,,,,,,.,„4 . y *VIVA„` � tk ®lo �4 : _ Overlay District — A .tr"""”' Feedback during the assessmentt errs ... . t phase indicated an overall negative t`""' „ s , :fit ciFs. � =f connotation towards the aesthetic d g , .. . ,,y 209th st of the commercial businesses along tp..'- �r: „� "" Mrd r t __� t z.. , r , ,Q�I®��f �-ri the TH 3 corridor. In an effort to �� ��' create a more cohesive corridor, it is ;; I, I.w 1 - `,` �nifilP® -- recommended that a zoning overlay `�" pip-mil "� Rr,rn rrrrr�r district be established that requires "` '�#����������� �Fii specific performance criteria related ill 1111111 1 r �"�� � iiikiliiiii: to architectural, signage, and lighting h ��( ���w�now st. Grfrrrrrrr,' � * ' i standards. The proposed performance Ir illic „:...,,,„;c,....___,...,,,______,,,,,,,,, ,_r ” „ „ , ,,,, irtntrrrni criteria were vetted as part of the i, e L` ^ - �� 7-6 ;� r } community engagement activities. The `�: �� � '"' 11 i� "tato � +��, �.;'% i desi n standards are intended to do t 9 ij Iiiii I�L"aii �3i�� ®i �F= . 1pi/�®�"�. the following: -. Main.Stx- ' �'��� enr r«rr ' RIiIIR n Nig !Aiiie ® r=Fig' . tl111P 111111'` -T•'"Mil' I -41111111111111 '. 1. Encourage integrated site ���� y��iira�Rihif ©(�ia � ® ®��@ sr i�®e planning to g create a cohesive, n r i r giiii rl � sustainable built environment. CIT:.:!TI 6 : it ®,(fillli r rrcri��rr tari 11 n 9alli l�ieAn ;) wil i �i it�i ' IAiR!®•Ellyn`i; i �-rmee!a¢7.r--7 ,Er--,--grz,rA.„ „,, sag "i 2. Establish architectural r&'`; � �� iiisii i AMRSpruce: ��t�o Pt requirements for commercial and i .< I tit �REI�I iil�Iil' ) suali high density residential uses. calls ®iI_IRFrI ! Sigi� , ,r= "'a Il „„Mainut,St., ' r'r r! ' 3. Unify and articulate building I gi °,r1AGi1fi1iiF d: trriism` - Fags leo®e� , ��t�meg 0, a-rte-- F"4151,0ol a facades. ¢ice j ��®�/� '. FTr,rist,---:, [Si.'.a rm' cm ter _ Iw” ... awig Liti.e: rr� ,, ,, ,' ,s®� 4. Place a strong emphasis on �� � � �. , •, _ ©� mj) t. improving the visual aesthetic of �a iii; i r..4 i .r rrr'F� �.._ the corridor '� `� Ci�L t< �...1 ® �# l,.rF.P, fin Min 4 4• .4u 17711 i , — Elms z: 5. Provide for the compatible 7� '�1 .Bashi; i ` r ' x integration of commercial and .� 1 r- eil— `' 'x residential uses along the corridor. Q. 1 6. Encourage replacement or " _ r. lzzotnst.'�" :.. .. H-�� = remodeling of architecturally g�0 !pit - - , fi F , , i� incompatible buildings. ,�111 =y"„ att ,., ► �( 'S TH 3 Overlay Boundary cei0. tenn�. ' r� i/ ' , _. -- 'ji 4 t 1 t ;*�% 1 ,j The boundaries of the TH.3 Overlay ®Clio �,,, IL.,-,...4.11, District shall be defined with a northern r '. 577,--1,- --fm Fir i �� P�� limit of Vermillion River Trail (Cty Hwy �11��®s==: i,;*' i x :;te--' ® •�� 66), a southern limit oif 225th Street nib I®K r 1 -- •" = --..'r � !._� �A'� al)� Wand extending one block east 1 [r*h- to 7th street and one block west of r TIMHen[age Ways_ �trr P r • ® � TH3 to 9th Street. The area is shown graphically in Figure 12. NEIN r _L i " P"..-Ll'i, LEGEND QProject Boundary a`, " L_ J City Boundary - „`- . I I 7verlay Boundary TH 3 Overlay Architectural Standards Commercial Uses: For future commercial buildings with the Highway 3 corridor, which exterior materials would you prefer to see used? The exterior material of commercial structures within the ■■ TH 3 Overlay District shall consist Brick of Brick, Stone, Vinyl or Cement siding. Metal paneling may be Stone ,. used as an accessory material but shall not consist of more than Vinyl Siding 25% of the total building facade. Tilt-up concrete paneling is not permitted.A mix of materials Metal Paneling is encouraged to enhance the overall aesthetic of buildings and Other(please specify) of the corridor as a whole. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%100% Multi-tenant buildings shall provide variation in roof line to depict individual commercial users. Transparent glass must comprise a minimum of forty percent (40%) (but shall not exceed 75 percent) of the total wall area of the first floor elevation on the primary façade. Upper floor elevations of any street facade shall comprise a minimum of twenty percent (20%) (but shall not exceed 50 percent)of the total wall area on the upper floor elevation of any street façade. For future multifamily residential buildings with the Highway 3 corridor,which exterior materials would you prefer to see used? Multifamily Residential Use: Brick The exterior material of multifamily residential structures Stone within the TH 3 Overlay District shall consist of Brick, Stone, Vinyl Vinyl Siding or Cement siding. Metal paneling may be used as an accessory Metal Paneling i material but shall not consist of more than 10 percent of the total Other(please specify) II building façade.A mix of materials is encouraged to enhance the 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%100% overall aesthetic of buildings and of the corridor as a whole. Signage Standards Which style of commercial signage do you prefer for the Highway 3 In addition to the requirements of corridor? Chapter 10-6-3 of the City Code, the following are recommended architectural standards for ground A: mount and pylon signs within the overlay. Pylon signs and ground mount signs shall be designed to be B: complementary to the buildings and uses to which they relate and shall be harmonious with their surroundings. The supporting pole or structure of 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% pylon signs may not be solely metal; it shall be wrapped in a material complementary to the building to «M . which it relates. N��A� �Eo pLAZ CpR I L LoN FINA • HEIGHTS FINANCE �. • 5tateFarm Office m^�^"� Zr DEPOT e SOI LOAN COMPANY SHOE .. -. CARNIVAL OQ441T 1 Rumor ISLAND GRILL INSURANCE AGENCY .. DAVID'S BRIDAL B: A: Lighting Standards In addition to the requirements of Chapter 10-6-8 of the City Code, the following are recommended standards for exterior commercial lighting within the overlay. All facade and parking lot lighting shall be downcast so as to eliminate light pollution spreading into adjacent residential areas. { u ry Market Study It is important that community planning documents are prepared with economic reality. To that end, the process of developing the TH 3 Corridor Plan has been developed based upon a high-level market analysis. The limited scope of the market analysis includes the following: • TH 3 trade area identification • Consumer expenditure analysis • Commercial gap analysis • Housing analysis The above market scope provides a general indication of the commercial market for the TH 3 Corridor trade area and specifically for the corridor redevelopment concepts that were developed during this project. TH 3 Trade Area Figure 13 provides a graphic of the commercial draw area where the majority of demand for commercial and professional services along TH 3 will be generated. The trade area boundaries were determined by Maxfield Research and Consulting, LLC as part of the City's previous Downtown Redevelopment planning efforts. Lakeville to the west and Apple Valley to the northwest currently serve as large centers for commercial, retail, and professional services.As a result, Farmington as a whole and especially the TH 3 corridor on the eastern edge of the community will rely on Farmington households and draw users from the smaller communities to the east but especially from the south as TH 3 serves as a primary north/south thoroughfare for daily commuters. Farmington competes with the City of Hastings to the east and the City of Northfield to the south. Figure 15: TH3 Trade Area �p �� M1 ¢ rh1i '..., "'" "U LnV , j3s. bicAf1, c S32nU>tE , t4FGei StW a' �S Apple Valley Roeemwnf et,aswe ,., 1300.at W tai,,, t tan,.. a IT SIW 1@Otn Lit ,47Ct1 At'W r • • 4 4 r u .a M n A n a_ ; \ aLakeville x t VON.; *4 2211161rtc %.,,... 4 '''' a,zwa<W ataea 141mnington /*; a 4 �` C u § s 4 Randolph 1) TH 3 Drive Time Figure 16: TH 3 Drive Time Figure 16 demonstrates the travel ,,, „,a,,, _ SA f I fid 44;.. ) times from TH 3 using 5, 10, and 15 H,4',E max' minute drive times as time intervals r ` "8°„r-4',. Burnsville ,,,, people are typically willing to travel for /SOS ii fd[A``4t4d'µ y- ft,lf t+Ill t o, commercial, retail, and professional '° ai� �,,>,E moo. {W 'No services. The 10 and 15 minute , „ Apple Valley Rogow/4j I drive time diameters encapsulate '. 1 I M,f=.4 portions of Lakeville,Apple Valley, ,,, ,. X1,,.11. , ,„.„,,„ vhf,..,- .,,,,• and Rosemount, each of which . ^ .«F,,#y fp have varying levels of established 1. commercial and retail centers.As !t x . ''r indicated by the Trade Area graphic, ,. c-- 9 j . — — lone the populations to the south and east , leJ 71111:1, are most likely to travel to Farmington . 4 ry{:�s� ' w2 �thrin eon for goods and services. While adjacent 15 minutes �- , � communities present a fair amount of : J——1 a l „,,t,,,.. competitiont. "�` .c-,--........,-1 z Elko j I� - - .C... ._ 1 '— Randolph tI). I f ' :Cam, „, vvC t Hs ,. qq I Nighty"y toe ,R1rd W r', ..2301h St W 33O* c' k. Northfield 6km k _.. - _ Table 2:Demographic Data Relative to Drive Times Population Households Median Median Unemployment Education Age Household Rate High School Some College Bachelors or Income Graduate above 5 Min 8,797 3,191 34.2 $73,784 3.8% 27% 43% 25% 10 Min 41,589 14,244 34.0 $88,245 3.1% 210/0 38% 36% 15 Min 121,087 42,218 35.3 $92,155 2.7% 19% 35% 42% Population & Household Growth Trends &Citywide Estimates With the decennial comprehensive plan update, the Metropolitan Council published forecasts for employment, households, and population for the City of Farmington. The table below provides a breakdown of those forecasts. The City saw extraordinary growth in households and population from 2000 to 2010 with a much slower growth in employment figures. Following the great recession the percent growth in both population and households lessened but employment growth remained steady. Through 2040, the City is anticipated to show growth across each of the three segments with population and household growth again leading the way. These additional households will aid the City beyond the year 2040 as the gains in population and households will help to drive additional commercial and employment growth. Table 3:Metropolitan Council Forecasts Population %Change Households %Change Employment %Change 2000 12,716 N/A 4,169 N/A 3,986 N/A 2010 21,086 65.8% 7,066 69.5% 4,438 11.3% 2017 22,421 6.3% 7,779 10.1% 4,971 12.0% 2020 24,300 8.3% 8,500 _ 9.2% 5,600 12.7% 2030 28,300 16.5% 10,100 18.8% 6,200 10.7% 2040 32,500 15% 11,800 16.8% 6,800 9.7% Consumer Expenditure Table 4 provides information on 2018 consumer spending within the identified TH 3 Trade Area.The data shown in Table 4 was provided by ESRI, Inc and their Business Analyst tool which derives information from national data on expenditures through the Consumer Survey of Expenditures.The report uses a benchmark index of 100. Proportions above 100 indicate that households in the TH 3 Trade Area spend proportionally more on items or services in that category compared to the average U.S. household. Proportions below 100 indicate that households spend less than the average U.S. household on those items or services. The table shows that households in the TH 3 Trade Area spend more than the average U.S. household in every reviewed segment. The areas with the greatest levels above the 100 benchmark are: • Travel • Household Furnishings& Equipment • Personal Care Products& Services • Apparel & Services • Education • Food away from home • Entertainment/Recreation • Vehicle Maintenance& Repairs Table 4: TH 3 Trade Area Market Profile—2018 Consumer Spending 2018 Consumer Spending Apparel&Services: Total $ $29,987,907 Average Spent $2,667.01 Spending Potential Index 123 Education: Total $ $19,792,550 Average Spent $1,760.28 Spending Potential Index 122 Entertainment/Recreation: Total $ $43,625,455 Average Spent $3,879.89 Spending Potential Index 120 Food at Home: Total $ $66,179,369 Average Spent $5,885.75 Spending Potential Index 117 Food Away from Home: Total $ $48,355,853 Average Spent $4,300.59 Spending Potential Index 122 Health Care: Total $ $76,245,922 Average Spent $6,781.03 Spending Potential Index 118 HH Furnishings&Equipment: Total $ $29,051,901 Average Spent $2,583.77 Spending Potential Index 124 Personal Care Products&Services: Total $ $11,471,979 Average Spent $1,020.28 Spending Potential Index 123 Shelter: Total $ $224,379,271 Average Spent $19,955.47 Spending Potential Index 119 Support Payments/Cash Contributions/Gifts in Kind: Total $ $32,735,184 Average Spent $2,911.35 Spending Potential Index 117 Travel: Total $ $30,391,315 Average Spent $2,702.89 Spending Potential Index 125 Vehicle Maintenance&Repairs: Total $ $14,491,329 Average Spent $1,288.81 Spending Potential Index 120 Market Review of Concept Developments for Opportunity Sites The redevelopment sites have been reviewed based on the above market data. 209th Street The proposed redevelopment at 209th street would involve primarily commercial/office users and would assist in supporting Tamarac Ridge Center, the retail node north of 209th Street. The massing studies depicted are three stories tall and consist of approximately 15,000 square feet per floor. The project would likely need to be completed in phases with a single building initially being constrcuted that would contain approximately 45,000 square feet with the second building being constructed at a future time as additional market demanded. Larch Street The massing model depicts a floor plan that contains approximately 9,000 square feet. The site is currently restricted by adjacent commercial use to the north and residential uses to the east. It would however make for an excellent single user professional services location similar to the veterinary clinic located immediately adjacent to the site as the market data showed that residents within the TH 3 trade area are paying higher than the average american for professional services indicating a potential market opportunity in that sector. Farmington Center Containing nearly 150,000 square feet across three stories, the massing model represents a large redevelopment at the southern gateway of the TH 3 corridor.A redevelopment of this scale would likely require some level of public investment to make economicaly feasible as it would require the removal of existing structures and likely improvements to adjacent public roadways. However it has a great amount of potential to serve as a regional community shopping draw that would have overlfow benefits for adjacent commercial properties both along the TH 3 corridor but also in downtown Farmington. v uk • _ 4 . _ • o - ana._ 1 Implementation Roles & Responsibility While City Staff will play a key role in the day to day operation and implementation of the TH 3 corridor plan, many of the powers and resources needed to implement the vision and achieve the goals described in this Plan are held by the City Council. However, the success of the TH 3 corridor cannot be made the sole responsibility of city government, as achieving the vision for the TH 3 corridor requires on-going collaboration of both public and private stakeholders. This section describes the roles and responsibilities of key parties. City Council Commitment from the City Council is crucial to the ultimate implementation of this Plan. Important decision making authority resides solely with the City Council.Among the authority that may be needed to achieve development and redevelopment within the TH 3 corridor include: • Levying special assessments for public improvements • Issuance of general obligation bonds to finance redevelopment and improvement projects • Approving the establishment of TIF districts Planning Commission The Farmington Planning Commission is charged with hearing and providing recommendations on land use reviews including site plan review, conditional use permits, changes or expansions of nonconforming uses, variances, and land subdivisions. The Planning Commission is a recommending body to the City Council on planning decisions including proposed rezonings, zoning code text amendments, and amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan.As a result the Planning Commission will play a large role in the assessment of future implementation actions regarding zoning ordinance revisisons and the review of future site plan proposals for both development and redevelopment. EDA The city's Economic Development Authority(EDA) promotes the retention and expansion of existing businesses while attracting new businesses to the community in order to promote a diversified tax base,job opportunities, and convenient shopping for residents.The EDA is comprised of two City Council members, one Independent School District 192 School Board member, and four residents. The powers given to it that will likely play a key role in the implementation of portions of this plan specifically related to housing and redevelopment are included below: • Acquiring property • Making loans • Constructing and operating public facilities • Establishing TIF districts City Staff City Staff will be the day to day champions of the TH 3 plan. Staff will depend on this plan as they work with land owners and prospective developers to implement the corridor vision. The vision will not be achieved over night and as a result it will require the long term buy in of the City Council, Planning Commission, and EDA so that City Staff can speak confidently with residents and prospective projects.This will ultimatly reduce the level of uncertainy and as a result the level of risk in taking on a TH 3 redevelopment project. Property Owners While the City has influence of land use guidance and zoning, the TH 3 corridor is primarily a place of private activities. Individual property owners make decisions about how they operate, maintain and improve their buildings. each of these factors play a role in the long-term success of the TH 3 corridor. Financing Tools and Grant Opportunities Redevelopment of the TH 3 corridor may prove difficult without the financial assistance of the City of Farmington. The need for public financial assistance comes from several factors: Redevelopment projects are often not financially feasible without assistance from the public to cover fiscal gaps. The fiscal gap stems from higher land costs,the need for building demolition and any other clean-up activities.As a result, redeveloping a site that includes both purchasing land and demolishing structures is typically more costly compared to greenfield development. Typically, these additional costs cannot be passed on through higher lease rates or sale prices and is the reason public assistance is sometimes necessary. The TH 3 plan recommends a higher level of design and overall corridor aesthetic. The TH 3 plan anticipates that the TH 3 corridor will reflect positively on the community. The financial participation of the City provides a means of achieving this goal. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) TIF is a public financing tool that is used as a subsidy for redevelopment, infrastructure, and other community improvement projects.TIF uses the increased property taxes that a new real estate development generates to finance costs of the development. TIF is used for two basic purposes: • To induce or cause a development or redevelopment that otherwise would not occur such as an office building, retail, industrial, or housing development that otherwise would not be constructed. To do so, the increased property taxes are used to pay for costs related to the development such as land acquisition or site preparation. • To finance public infrastructure such as streets, utilities, or parking facillities that are related to the development. Tax Abatement Tax Abatement allows a municipality to abate all or a portion of its property tax on a parcel of property for economic development purposes. This economic development tool is authorized by Minn. Statute 469.1813- 169.1816. State general property tax on commercial/industrial and seasonal-recreational properties cannot be abated. The municipality determines the length of the tax abatement however it cannot exceed 15 years. The term can be extended for up to 20 years if only two of the three politacal subdivisions(municipality, county, and school district)grant an abatement.Abatement may not exceed the larger of 10% of the net tax capacity or$200,000.00. `'�F Grant Opportunities Grant funding can be a valuable tool for implementation of the TH 3 plan. While grant programs change over time, the following section describes some of the existing programs. State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) provides grants to help finance the"costs of redeveloping blighted industrial, residential, or commercial sites." Monies from these financing programs can be used for a wide range of activities including land acquisition, site preparation and infrastructure. Financing programs are subject to State legislative funding but include the following: Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF)—the MIF program provides financing to help companies expand, add workers and retain high-quality jobs. Minnesota Job Creation Fund (JCF)—the JCF program provides up to $1 million after specified job creation and capital investment goals are achieved. Angel Loan Fund (ALF)—the Minnesota ALF provides an additional funding option for businesses certified to participate in Minnesota's Angel Tax Credit Program. Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program—this program provides loan capital for businesses that are owned and operated by minorities, low-income persons, women, veterans and/or persons with disabilities. Dakota County Community Development Agency(DCCDA) Community Development Block Grant Program—The Federal CDBG Program was established to develop viable urban communities, provide decent housing and strive to create better living environments. CDBG funding furthers economic development opportunities for low and moderate-income persons and to eliminate blight conditions. Since 1984, the CDA has received and administered Federal Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program funds for Dakota County. The CDBG Program provides grants to Dakota County to distribute to participating cities and townships. CDBG grant funds can be used for the following activities: • Acquisition/Disposition • Demolition/Clearance • Economic Development Activities • Rehabilitation • General Administration • Relocation • Public Facilities/Improvements • Public Services • Planning • Homeownership Assistance Redevelopment Program-The CDA's Redevelopment Program provides staff expertise to assist cities with their redevelopment goals. The CDA has worked with cities on a wide variety of projects ranging from the acquisition of affordable housing sites to the redevelopment of commercial sites. Redevelopment Incentive Grant Program In 2007, the CDA created the Redevelopment Incentive Grant Program to encourage community revitalization and to assist Dakota County cities with their redevelopment goals. Cities in Dakota County with a population over 10,000 are eligible to participate in the Redevelopment Incentive Grant Program and apply for grants that fund eligible redevelopment projects and plans. However, as of the drafting of this Plan, the program was undergoing revisions. The CDA indicated they would be notifying eligible cities when applications will be accepted. Metropolitan Council Funding Opportunities The 1995 Livable Communities Act(LCA)funds community investment that revitalizes economies, creates affordable housing, and links different land uses and transportation. LCA's voluntary, incentive-based approach leverages partnerships and shared resources to help communities achieve their regional and local goals. The Council awards four types of grants to communities: 1. Livable Communities Demonstration Account(LCDA)—LCDA grants support innovative development and redevelopment that links housing,jobs, and services and demonstrates efficient and cost-effective use of land and infrastructure. Developers or individuals are not eligible to apply(or be)grantees of LCA funds. However, developers are encouraged to partner with eligible applicants to submit applications. 2. Local Housing Incentives Account (LHIA)—LHIA provides support to produce and preserve affordable housing choices for low-to-moderate income households. 3. Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA)—TBRA funds assist clean up of contaminated sites for redevelopment that create jobs and/or produce affordable housing. 4. Transit Oriented Development(TOD)—TOD grants provide financial support for projects around light rail, commuter rail and high frequency bus stations. In 2019 the Metropolitan Council approved a Fund Distribution Plan making the following amounts available in each grant category: • LCDA: $7.5 million, including up to $500,000 for pre-development • LCDA-TOD: $5.0 million, including u to$500,000 for pre-development • LHIA: $2.5 million • TBRA: $5.9 million, including up to $250,000 for site investigation • TBRA SEED: $500,000. Implementation Plan The following recommendations will assist the City in achieving the stated goals and vision statement of this plan. The strategies which support the stated goals are reinforced with the following specific implementation actions related to land use, zoning, and transportation infrastructure. Land Use & Zoning The city manages land use via the City's Comprehensive Plan and adopted Zoning Ordinance. Existing land use controls have been reviewed as part of this planning process with a number of updates being identified. This step permits development to occur in such a way that fits the Plan. The following implementation items are intended to be completed by December 31, 2020 with the City's Community Development Department responsible for brining the land use and zoning revisions before the City Council for consideration. Land Use The City should consider the following changes to the 2040 Land Use Map: • Guide 3478 209th Street W(PID 14.029.005.6090)from Low Density to Commercial. • Guide 7 7th Street(PID 14.155.000.1041)from Low Medium to Commercial. • Guide 9 7th Street(PID 14.155.000.1040)from Low Medium to Commercial. • Guide 701 Willow Street(PID 14.155.000.1060)from Low Medium to Commercial. • Guide 100 8th Street (PID 14.206.000.3111)from Low Medium to Commercial. • Guide 700 Pine Street(PID 14.206.000.3122)from Low Medium to Commercial. • Guide 812 Maple Street (PID 14.664.500.0090)from Low Medium to High Density. • Guide 808 Maple Street(PID 14.664.500.0080)from Low Medium to High Density. • Guide 801 8th Street(PID 14.664.500.0070)from Low Medium to High Density. • Guide 809 8th Street(PID 14.664.500.0110)from Low Medium to High Density. • Guide 1000 8th Street (PID 14.224.500.0040)from Low Medium to Commercial. • Guide 1012 8th Street (PID 14.224.500.0030)from Low Medium to Commercial. Zoning To ensure consistency between the land use plan map and the zoning map, the City should consider the following changes to the zoning map for consistency with the 2040 Land Use Map. • Rezone 3478 209th Street W (PID 14.029.005.6090)from Low Density to Commercial. • Rezone 7 7th Street(PID 14.155.000.1041)from R-1 Low Density Residential to B-1 Highway Business.. • Rezone 9 7th Street(PID 14.155.000.1040)from R-2 Low/Medium Density to B-1 Highway Business.. • Rezone 701 Willow Street(PID 14.155.000.1060)from R-2 Low/ Medium Density to B-1 Highway Business.. • Rezone 100 8th Street(PID 14.206.000.3111)from R-D Downtown Residential to B-1 Highway Business. • Rezone 700 Pine Street(PID 14.206.000.3122)from R-D Downtown Residential to B-1 Highway Business. • Rezone 812 Maple Street(PID 14.664.500.0090)from R-2 Low/ Medium Density to High Density Residential. • Rezone 808 Maple Street(PID 14.664.500.0080)from R-2 Low/ Medium Density to High Density Residential. • Rezone 801 8th Street(PID 14.664.500.0070)from R-2 Low/Medium Density to High Density Residential. • Rezone 809 8th Street(PID 14.664.500.0110)from R-2 Low/Medium Density to High Density Residential. • Rezone 1000 8th Street (PID 14.224.500.0040)from R-2 Low/Medium Density to B-1 Highway Business. • Rezone 1012 8th Street (PID 14.224.500.0030)from R-2 Low/Medium Density to B-1 Highway Business. B-1 Highway Business District Amendments— • Amend zoning ordinance to allow a maximum lot coverage of all structures from 25%to 40%to promote larger building footprints and reduce outdoor storage. • Remove auto repair, minor and auto sales as allowed uses within the B-1 Highway Business district to improve the visual aesthetic of the corridor and reduce overall outdoor storage. TH 3 Overlay Zoning District Standards The City should consider adopting a"TH 3 Overlay District" in order to enforce additional architectural and dimensional requirements of future development and redevelopment within the TH 3 project area. • Adoption of the TH 3 Overlay District by the City Council. Implementation of the TH 3 Overlay District is intended to be completed by December 31, 2020 with the City's Community Development Department responsible for brining the Overlay District before the City Council for consideration. Transportation Implementation The following are implementation items relative to Transportation improvements within the TH 3 corridor. The following implementation items are intended to be completed over the next ten years as coordination with applicable agencies permit with the City's Engineer Department responsible for the coordination and implementation. 0-5 Year Implementation Projects Directional Signage and Wayfinding • Work with MnDOT to install additional wayfinding signage along TH 3 that informs motorists of local businesses in the downtown area. This effot would be led by the City of Farmington with cooperation from MnDOT and possibly Dakota County. TH 3 Access Management Plan • Update the TH 3 Access Management Plan (2004)to reflect current Met Council 2040 forecasts. This effort would need to be led by MnDOT with cooperation from the City of Farmington and Dakota County. "Corridor D"& NE Farmington Street Extensions • Conduct a scoping study to evaluate a "Corridor D" roadway extension east of Riverveiw Elementary School across the Union Pacific Railroad to Vermillion River Trail (CR 66)at TH 3, along with other possible NE Farmington roadway extensions at 208th Street, 197th Street and Diamond Path. This effort will be led by the City of Farmington with cooperation from MnDOT and Dakota County. TH 3 and 209th Street Left Turn Lane • Add a left turn lane to help reduce backups on TH 3 caused by southbound vehicles attempting to cross northbound TH 3 onto 209th Street. This effort would need to be led by MnDOT with cooperation from the City of Farmington and Dakota County. TH 3 and Willow Street ICE Study • Conduct an ICE Study to evaluate atypical intersection geometrics, future intersection control needs and future pedestrian crossing needs, especially related to pedestrian traffic destined to and from the Dairy Queen. This effort would need to be led by MnDOT with cooperation from the City of Farmington. TH 3 and Elm Street/CR 50 Pedestrian Improvement • Conduct a study to determine the feasibility to add flashing signage to notify motorists of crossing pedestrians at existing pedestrian crossings. This effort would need to be led by MnDOT with cooperation from the City of Farmington. TH 3 and Maple Street Pedestrian Crossing • Monitor this midblock pedestrian crossing for safety concerns and incorporate recommendations, as appropriate, from the new City of Farmington Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.This effort would need to be led by MnDOT and the City of Farmington. 0-10 Year Implementation Projects TH 3 and CR 66 (Vermillion River Trail)Traffic Control • Monitor and evaluate if additional traffic control is warranted and consider analysis and recommendations from the 2017 ICE Study of this intersection. This effort would need to be led by MnDOT with cooperation from the City of Farmington and Dakota County.. TH 3 Mill and Overlay Project • Mill & Overlay project along TH 3 from the Rice County Line to TH 50/CSAH 74 in 2027, as outlined in the MnDOT CHIP(south end of Farmington to Northfield). This effort would need to be led by MnDOT with cooperation from the City of Farmington. Biscayne Avenue North/South Extension • Look for opportunities with future development to set aside necessary right- of-way for the future construction of a new north/south arterial roadway east of the City of Farmington along Biscayne Avenue, as recommended in the Rosemount/Empire/UMORE Area Transportation Study (2010). This effort would need to be led by Dakota County with cooperation from the City of Farmington. Ongoing Implementation Projects TH 3 Access Management Plan (2004)-Functional Classification • As future land use and access control decisions are brought forward, consider the possibility that TH 3 through Farmington may be upgraded to a Principal Arterial functional classification in the future with more restrictive access requirements.This effort would need to be led by the City of Farmington with cooperation from MnDOT and Dakota County. TH 3 Corridor Redevelopment Studies • As redevelopment occurs along TH 3 through Farmington, especially south of 209th Street and in and around the Farmington Shopping Center, conduct traffic impact studies to understand the potential effects to TH 3 &other area roadways& improvements that may be necessary. This effort would need to be led by the City of Farmington with cooperation from MnDOT and Dakota County. 44FARH►4 City of Farmington 430 Third Street CS k f � Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 -Fax 651.280.6899 44'.4•11•0 ', www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Economic Development Authority FROM: Adam Kienberger, Community Development Director SUBJECT: May Director's Report DATE: May 23, 2019 INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION Ribbon Cuttings Thank you to everyone who attended the ribbon cuttings on Thursday, May 16th. We welcomed Spruce Valley Payroll, Wild Fig Marketing, and SOL-IS Technology Solutions to their new space at 821 3rd Street. Highway 3 Corridor Plan Based on feedback provided at this meeting, a final plan is scheduled to be presented to the City Council on June 3rd. Nearly 30 people attended an open house on May 16th and provided feedback on draft components of the plan. Website Review Based on direction from the EDA at the April meeting, minor changes are currently being made to the economic development webpages on the city's website. We will have a more comprehensive update on this topic at our June 27th meeting. 2019-2021 Strategic Plan for Economic Development As noted at our meeting in February, there will be an update each month on the status of items in the 2019- 2021 Strategic Plan for Economic Development. The plan and summary sheet are attached. Miscellaneous Articles Worker shortage hurts growth, profits at Minnesota factories— StarTnbune.com A behind-the-scenes look at our region's Amazon HQ2 bid is coming— StarTribune.com Why doesn't my community have a/an ?—Decklan Group via Facebook NEXT MEETING Our next regular meeting is June 27th at 6:30 p.m. ACTION REQUESTED None, this report is intended to be a monthly update on various development and industry related topics. 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In a sign of more trouble,76%of manufacturing executives in rural parts of the state said"the worker shortage made things more difficult."Factory heads in western Minnesota reported greater pessimism about the worker dilemma and economy than in other parts of the state,the report said. Enterprise Minnesota CEO Bob Kill noted that manufacturing executives generally acknowledged feeling economic uncertainty but said that most felt confident about their firm's future.Still,"the biggest factor casting a shadow on that enthusiasm is the ongoing worker shortage which has no end in sight," Kill said. He added that the producers that were most likely to succeed"will be the ones that have leveraged the appropriate combination of automation, productivity strategies,effective leadership,team development and strategic planning." The results generally mimic recent findings reported by national,regional and statewide economic groups. Two weeks ago,the state reported that fourth quarter job vacancies increased 20%to 137,000 open positions at the end of 2018,which translates to 4.9 openings for every 100 jobs,said Steve Grove,commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development(DEED). Manufacturers had an 8%job vacancy rate. The results of the annual Enterprise Minnesota study will be shared in a series of regional meetings across the state,the first of which was Tuesday. Manufacturing managers told the group their companies are trying to boost productivity to counteract the shortage by investing in more automated equipment and by improving factory processes. "Of concern,however,is little investment by companies to provide leadership training for employees.Yet notably,respondents said that maximizing productivity is second only to finding new customers as an important driver of future growth,"the report said. Grove also noted that companies,with help from the state,need to invest in training and lower employment barriers. www.startribune.com/minnesota-manufacturers-say-worker-shortages-hurting-growth/509908422/ 1/2 5/14/2019 Worker shortage hurts growth,profits at Minnesota factories-StarTribune.com More than 80%of surveyed companies with annual revenue of more than$5 million reported problems stemming from severe labor woes.Separately, many said they are concerned about the growing cost of providing health care for workers,an issue that has consistently risen for the last 11 years of Enterprise Minnesota's survey. The statewide survey was conducted in March via phone surveys with 500 manufacturing executives by the pollster group Meeting Street Research. Separately,fmdings were also compiled via interviews that took place with the help of 13 separate focus groups led by Enterprise Minnesota. The annual project was partly funded by Bremmer Bank,Granite Equity Partners,Gray Plant Mooty,King Solutions and DEED. Tuesday's findings generally agree with local and national findings recently reported by the state of Minnesota,Creighton University and the Institute for Supply Management. Creighton's manufacturing employment index for the nine-state mid-America region dropped to a"tepid"51.1 in April from March's"solid"56.6,said Ernie Goss,director of Creighton's Economics Forecasting Group. "The regional economy continues to expand at a positive pace,"Goss said. "However,as in recent months,finding and hiring qualified workers remained the chief threat to manufacturing economy for the region....Of surveyed factory managers,approximately 44.7 percent identified labor shortages as the greatest threat to company success in the next 12 months." Dee DePass is a business reporter for the Star Tribune.She spent the last four years covering Minnesota's manufacturing and mining industries.She previously covered the economy,workplace issues and banking. dee.depass@startribune.com 612-673-7725 DePassStrib www.startribune.com/minnesota-manufacturers-say-worker-shortages-hurting-growth/509908422/ 2/2 5/6/2019 A behind-the-scenes look at our region's Amazon HQ2 bid is coming-StarTribune.com OPINION EXCHANGE A behind-the-scenes look at our region's Amazon HQ2 bid is coming Both transparency and confidentiality are important in endeavors such as the Amazon project.For several reasons, it's now time to share the details with the public.But,first,a few words about our organization's overall efforts. By Peter Frosch MAY 3.2019—6:12PM Collaborations run on trust,and collaboration is the key to the scale,speed and innovation the Minneapolis-St.Paul region needs to compete in the global economy. This region has the potential to lead the world in solving the global challenges of the 21st century,including abundant food,healthy lives and clean water.The Greater MSP regional economic-development partnership was created eight years ago to help realize that potential. Today,more than 200 organizations and 2,000 leaders are implementing a shared regional growth strategy through the partnership.Companies(large and small),cities, counties,foundations and universities are executing projects to strengthen the region's position on talent,innovation,inclusion,regional brand and other priority areas.We are also driving job growth by competing nationally and internationally for business retention,expansion and attraction projects.To date,the partnership has closed 167 projects in cities across the region. No business investment project has generated more interest than the competition for - Amazon's second headquarters,announced publicly in September 2017.The project that became known as"HQ2"was one of the largest economic-development contests in the country's history.The typically quiet work of courting a client and assembling a project submission instantly became front-page news. The invitation to tell our best story to Amazon sparked an outpouring of ideas and involved more partners than any business investment effort in this region had before. Greater MSP coordinated the process and submitted the region's bid to Amazon in ELAINE THOMPSON•ASSOCIATED PRESS October 2017. Greater MSP's failed bid to become Amazon's second headquarters is going public. Public attention around HQ2 led to fair questions about what Amazon was being offered.While attempts were made to respond to those questions,the full proposal was not shared publicly due to confidentiality agreements with the client,consistent with internal policy. Real-world experience has shown how both transparency and confidentiality are essential in an effective economic-development partnership.Transparency builds trust, which is required to do anything at a regional scale.Perhaps less obviously, confidentiality matters because it leads to economic opportunity for thousands of individuals and families. Deals closed by the Greater MSP partnership between 2012 and 2018 injected more than $35 billion in new capital investment into the region.Those dollars created tens of thousands of small-business jobs in construction,transportation and professional services.These projects also directly produced more than 25,000 jobs with salaries over $50,000.Residents of our region are doing those jobs today—building their careers, paying mortgages and sending children to college. Confidentiality and transparency are both essential,but sometimes they collide.Several months after our region's HQ2 proposal was submitted,Public Record Media(PRM) filed a lawsuit against Greater MSP and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development(DEED)seeking the proposal.The case went to Ramsey County District Court,which agreed with Greater MSP by ruling that a 501(c)(3)nonprofit is www.startribune.com/a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-our-region-s-amazon-hq2-bid-is-coming/509456722/?refresh=true 1/2 5/6/2019 A behind-the-scenes look at our region's Amazon HQ2 bid is coming-StarTribune.com permitted to keep client information private.But as is its right,PRM appealed the court's decision in early March,and a new phase of the legal process is about to get underway. Since the decision to go to court in 2018,important facts have changed.Amazon awarded HQ2 in parts to Virginia and Nashville.Many other regions have made their HQ2 proposals public,and Amazon recently confirmed to Greater MSP that it will not oppose disclosure of the Minneapolis-St.Paul submission at this time.As a result,the Greater MSP board and senior staff took a step back. In light of those facts and after thoughtful consideration,Greater MSP is choosing to take a new approach.On May 6,it will disclose the Amazon HQ2 project submission in its entirety to the Department of Employment and Economic Development.We expect the proposal to be publicly available this week and invite you to take a look. Client consent makes this change possible.Greater MSP is confident that this is the right decision for our regional partnership,and for the region as a whole.The decision to defend against disclosure in 2018 was motivated by a need to preserve the trust of current and future business clients in order to create economic opportunity for residents.The decision now to disclose the proposal is motivated by something equally important—the trust of the region. Peter Frosch is president and CEO of Greater MSP. www.startribune.com/a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-our-region-s-amazon-hq2-bid-is-coming/509456722/?refresh=true 2/2 Annie Deckert, EDFP, MPA 14hrs - Q Why doesn't my community have a/an ? Six years later, this still rings true. A city can't"say no"to any business, unless they want to locate in an area where the zoning doesn't support that particular use. Make sense? Decklan Group ••• IX 1 May 6,2013 at 3:53 PM • Q Why doesn't my community have a Kohl's? An Olive Garden? A Fleet Farm? In our business, we often hear community members complain that their community doesn't have a particular restaurant or retail store. The reason being? That particular community doesn't meet the site selection criteria as identified by that particular business. Businesses know where they will be profitable. What is site selection? Site selection is the process of choosing the optimal location for a business based on accessibility to and availability of customers as well as considerations as to space costs, size,and other physical characteristics, zoning regulations, investment tax credits,and the quality of the available workforce. The greater the perceived value of the goods offered,the greater the effort a consumer is willing to expend in order to reach the seller's place of business. For example,a grocery store in a rural area with limited competition does not have to worry about accessibility as much as a dry cleaner in an urban area with numerous competitors. 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