HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.b. 2001 CDBG AllocationCITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MARCH 6, 2001
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AGENDA ITEM: 2001 CDBG ALLOCATION
AGENDA SECT ON:
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PREPARED BY: JIM PARSONS, COMMUNITY DEV. DIR.
AGENDA
ADD -ON
ATTACHMENTS: DRAFT RESOLUTION
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Background
The allocation of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Rosemount this year
is $68,281. The funds are administered by the Dakota County Community Development Agency. The
Port Authority will discuss a staff proposal to apply for that allocation to be used for property acquisition
downtown. As such the allocation would assist the City and Port Authority in on -going efforts to acquire
property for future re- development. The Port Authority has in the past acquired non - conforming,
functionally obsolete, residential properties in the downtown commercial district with the intent to re-
develop them.
Recommendation
The Port Authority recommended application for the CDBG funds available.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: MOTION to approve A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 DAKOTA
COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2001-
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2001 DAKOTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rosemount as follows:
1. The City Administrator is authorized to submit the attached application to Dakota
County for a Community Development Block Grant in Fiscal Year 2001.
2. The application is approved by the City Council and the Mayor and City
Administrator are authorized to execute it on behalf of the City of Rosemount.
ADOPTED this day of
Rosemount.
ATTEST:
Linda J. Jentink, City Clerk
Motion by:
Voted in favor:
Voted against:_
Member absent:
2001, by the City Council of the City of
Cathy Busho, Mayor
Seconded by:
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February 22, 2001
Thomas Burt, City Administrator
City of Rosemount
2875 145` Street West
Rosemount, MN 55068 -4997
Re: Dakota County Highway Facility
Dear Mr. Burt:
I am writing to outline the thinking of the Metropolitan Council staff concerning the proposed Dakota County highway
facility to be located adjacent to your southern border across 160 Street.
On February 14` the Council approved an Empire Township Plan Amendment that will permit the county project. A copy
of the staff report on the project is enclosed. From a land use perspective, our concern was the conversion of farmland to
urban purposes. The Council's Regional Blueprint provides that urban uses should not be permitted on agricultural lands
unless there is strong evidence that the proposed urban use cannot be located elsewhere. In light of the county's location
requirements for a central county facility and its extensive efforts to locate the facility in Rosemount, as described in
Attachment 2 to our report, staff has concluded that the project is consistent with the Regional Blueprint.
We are concerned about the provision of public services for the project. As noted in our report, new EPA regulations
prohibit the discharge of waste from floor drains or the vehicle wash process to ground waters. Without public services, it
will be difficult and expensive to take the appropriate environmental precautions. The site is in the Vermillion River
watershed and tributary to the Vermillion River trout stream. For these reasons, we believe it would be very desirable for
the facility to be served with public sewer and water service.
We strongly recommend that any service extensions be sized to serve this facility only in order to discourage unplanned
growth into the agricultural area south of 160 Street. We strongly encourage the city of Rosemount to provide public
water and sewer service in a manner consistent with applicable rules. We are also concerned that the project be developed
in a way that recognizes the current capacity limitations at the Empire wastewater treatment plant. That may mean that the
truck wash water discharges into the sewer system might need to be carefully limited until additional treatment capacity
comes on line.
If you have any questions about this matter, my staff is ready to assist the city in this important matter.
Sincerely,
d
Caren Dewar
Community Development Director
Attachment
cc: John Conzemius, Metropolitan Council District 16
Susan Hoyt, Director, Physical Development Division, Dakota County
Lynn Moratzka, Director, Office of Planning, Dakota County
Donald Theisen, County Engineer, Dakota County
Gerald Stelzel, Chair, Empire Town Board. { , Z I_�3
Dean Johnson, Research Strategies Corporation
Eli Cooper, MCCD Director, Planning and Growth Management
Michael King, Sector Representative
Judy Sventek, Watershed Coordinator
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L Executive Summary
Livable Communities Committee Agenda Item: SW- 2001 -26
Meetinq date: February 5. 2001
Date: January 24, 2001
Subject: Empire Township Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Referral File No. 18440 -1
District(s), Member(s): Metropolitan Council District 16 (John Conzemius) 507- 263 -2545)
Policy /Legal Reference: Minn. Stat. § 473.864, Subd. 2 and § 473.175, Subd. 1
Staff Prepared/Presented: Michael R. King AICP, Principal Reviewer (651- 602 - 1438); Eli Cooper,
Director, Planning and Growth Management Department (651- 602 - 1521);
Caren Dewar, Director, Community Development Division (651- 602 -1306)
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Proposed Action/Motion
That the Metropolitan Council adopt the following recommendation:
That Empire Township may place the revised plan amendment into effect.
Issues
Should the Council permit Empire Township to place the revised comprehensive plan amendment into effect?
Overview
The Township fi a plan amendment to change the land use designation of 80 acres from Long -Term Agriculture to
Public / Institutional to accommodate a new Dakota County highway maintenance facility. The site is located in the
northwest section of the township on the south side of County Highway 46 (160` street) and adjacent to the southerly
border of the city of Rosemount. The Regional Growth Strategy map designates the site as "Permanent Agricultural
Area." The site is across County Highway 46 from the 2000 MUSA boundary and lands designated "Urban Area, "(see
attachment 1).
The discussion of the Permanent Agricultural Area in the Blueprint says that urban uses should not be permitted on
agricultural lands unless there is a strong showing that the use cannot be located elsewhere. Council staff believes that
Dakota County has met that test. The county has been unsuccessful in finding an urban site despite its extensive
efforts as described in its December 6, 2000, letter and attachments (see attachment 2).
After reviewing the proposed amendment, Council staff suggested that a land use change of 40 acres would meet the
county's long -term operational requirements and be more consistent with the county, township and Council
agricultural preservation policies. The county and township have concurred with the smaller 40 -acre land use change,
(see attachments 4 and 5).
H Infrastructure: The new facility will assist in the efficient maintenance of Dakota County roads. There is
no water or sewer system impact, as wells and a septic system will serve the facility.
0 Quality of life: The services provided by the new facility will contribute to the quality of life enjoyed by
Dakota County residents.
E1 Communication/constituency building: The proposed amendment results from County and Township
public review processes.
0 Alignment: This project requires the Council to balance service and quality of life concerns with the potential
impact on agricultural preservation Dolicies.
EMPIRE TOWNSHIP PLAN AMENDMENT
BACKGROUND
The County proposes to construct an 80,000 square foot highway facility and operating yard (8 acres paved) on 34
acres. The southern 40 acres will remain in agricultural use. Six acres are dedicated for road right -of -way. Private
wells and a septic system will serve the facility. The site is well located to serve the entire county and maintain over
400 miles of county roads. A preliminary site plan for the project provides a great deal of room for building and yard
expansion.
The County has not been able to find an urban site that meets its location requirements for a central county location
with excellent east/west and north/south highway access. The County tried for a year to purchase land adjacent to its
existing site in Rosemount, but failed. The County was turned down by the city of Rosemount and the city of
Farmington, the Koch Refinery, the University of Minnesota, and a number of other property owners as outlined in
more detail in its letter, (see attachment 2).
REGIONAL BLUEPRINT
This parcel of land is designated in the Regional Growth Strategy as Permanent Agricultural Area. The Blueprint
states, "the Council will support agriculture as the primary long -term land use in the permanent agricultural area.' The
Blueprint goes on to say that, "Urban facilities should not be located in this area (lands which are certified but not
presently in agricultural preserves), unless there is strong evidence that a proposed urban use cannot be located in the
general rural use area." Notably, there are no lands in central Dakota County guided for Permanent Rural.
REGIONAL SYSTEMS
The plan amendment is in conformance with the policy plans for Aviation, Recreation Open Space, Transportation and
Water Resources Management. However, the Council offers the following water resources management technical
comments. There are two environmental matters, which will need to be resolved prior to construction. One concern is
the disposition of stormwater (rate, volume and treatment). Another concern is how and where floor drains and vehicle
wash water will be treated. These wastes will not be able to be discharged into groundwater, as they are a prohibited
waste in a class V injection well, under rules administered by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. The site is
in the Vermillion River watershed and tributary to the Vermillion River trout stream.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
1. Given the Blueprint language concerning the location of urban uses in the Permanent Agricultural Area, and
the county's extensive efforts to find an urban site, the requested land use change is consistent with the
Blueprint.
2. The Council finds that the revised 40 -acre comprehensive plan amendment is in conformity with metropolitan
system plans, and has no impact on the plans of other units of local government.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Metropolitan Council adopt the Executive Summary and attached review with the following recommendation.
• That Empire Township may place the revised plan amendment into effect, and no modifications are necessary.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1:
Regional Growth Strategy Map / Land Use Change Location
Attachment 2:
December 6, 2000 Letter from Dakota County with attachments
Attachment 3:
Aerial photograph / Land Use Change Location
Attachment 4:
January 12, 2001 Letter from Dakota County
Attachment 5:
January 24, 2001 Letter from Empire Township
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Mr. Ted Mondale, Chair
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This letter is to provide you with additional background information for the
current Comprehensive Plan Amendment requested by Empire Township. This
amendment will revise 80 acres of agricultural zoning to Public/Institutional-
This revision will allow construction of the new Dakota County Transportation
Department Facility.
Siting the County Transportation Facility posed several unique challenges for
Dakota County. To be an efficient and responsive facility, the site needs to be
centrally located. Our space needs analysis showed that a minimum of 30
acres was needed. The existing facility is located on 8 acres in Rosemount.
This size provides room for consolidation of operations, expansion, and
buffering from adjacent land uses. During our siting process, we found no
industrial park property available or acceptable to local units for this facility in
the central part of Dakota County. In addition, no landowners were willing to
consider offers for their undeveloped land that was within the projected 20 -year
urban service area.
Dakota County made an extraordinary effort to find a site that meets our needs,
provides for expansion, is cost - effective for taxpayers, and is consistent and
compatible with adjacent land uses; current and planned. We believe that this
has been accomplished with this site. A chronological history of the efforts we
have made to site this facility is attached.
We appreciate the time and assistance your staff members Mike King. Sector
. representative. and Kris! a Snliiit:n. Rfvt COfrldor Planner, have provide j in
reviewing this amendment request. Your support and approval of the Empire
Township Plan amendment 1s appreciated.
erely,
n . Hoyt, irector
Physical Development Division
cc: Dakota County Board of Commissioners
Brandt Richardson, County Administrator
Empire Township Board
CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY OF TRANSPORTATION FACILITY SITING
PROCESS
♦ In 1997 a feasibility study projected future space and site requirements.
It became clear that the County needed additional land both for shop
operations and as a buffer from encroaching residential development. The
study determined that the County needed a minimum of 30 acres.
♦ For nearly a year, the County tried to buy property adjacent to the
existing site. A copy of the rejection letter from the developer is
enclosed. (A copy is attached.)
♦ While it is highly desirable to centralize operations in one location, the
County considered a split facility with buildings in close proximity. We
explored purchasing property across the street from the current facility
from the National Guard and 2 landowners. The National Guard and the
owners of the first site were not interested in selling nor leasing any of their
property. The owners of the second site wanted $70,000 an acre which is
significantly above market value.
♦ By March 1998, the County Board made the decision to relocate all
functions of the highway operations facility to a new site and to sell the
existing site. The reasons for the decision were
1. It is more efficient and effective to centralize the highway operations
function in one location.
2. More land is needed for a larger building(s) and to store the equipment
and materials.
3. The current 30 year old facility is too small and in poor condition.
4. The facility is now surrounded by non - compatible (residential) uses.
♦ Based on the response time criteria, staff identified an area between
County Road 58 (south) and County State Aid Highway 38 (north) and County
State Aid Highway 31 (west) and Trunk Highway 52 (east) as the target
search
area.
♦ The County explored sites in the Rosemount Business Park. The City of
Rosemount was not receptive to this facility being located in this Business
Park.
♦ The search area was expanded to include the Koch buffer land, the
University of Minnesota, the Dakota County Vocational Technical College,
property adjacent to the County's Farmington site and a variety of other
sites.
- Koch indicated that for risk management reasons that they did not want to
sell or lease any corporation land. They referred us to property directly
adjacent to their buffer. This owner (corner of Akron and Hwy 42) wanted
$30,000 and acre for agricultural land.
The University replied that a highway shop is not consistent with their
vision for the use of their property and were not interested in selling or
leasing. We have contacted the University on three occasions in the last
two years and received the same response.
The VoTech College has a master plan that utilizes all of its property and
therefore declined the County's offer.
Farmington, like Rosemount, indicated that they do not want a highway
shop in their business park. (A copy of the letter is attached.)
♦ In the fall 1999, the County contracted with a local real estate agent in
hopes that he would be able to identify a willing seller in the Rosemount
area. No additional land with city utilities was identified.
♦ The relocation of the Trunk Highway 3 and County State Aid Highway 46
(160th Street) intersection and the construction of CSAH 46 provided an
opportunity for the County to negotiate for a compatible site south of CSAH
46. North of CSAH 46 is the Rosemount Business Park; south of CSAH 46 is
Empire Township. The land in Empire Township is not served by city
utilities.
♦ The County made three offers - two in Empire Township at the intersection
of Trunk Highway 3 and CSAH 46 and one at Akron Avenue and CSAH 42.
Only one of the owners (Mullery et.al.) accepted the offer. At a subsequent
meeting in the City of Rosemount, the City Council denied the County the
opportunity to connect to City utilities siting concerns about opening this
area to additional development.
♦ After considering the implications of building with well and septic, the
County again searched for a site looking east of Trunk Highway 52, and in
northern Lakeville to the west. No site with city utilities, in a
non - residential area was for sale for less than $25,000 per acre.
♦ The County Board approved a Purchase Agreement with the landowners on
October 3, 2000. (A copy of the Agreement is attached.) The agreement is
conditional upon approval of the land use revision.
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October 3, 2000
Motion by Cor missioner Krause
Second by Commissioner Harris
AuthorlUtlon 10 Execute Purchase Agreement for Property for Now Highway OPOratiarw Facility
WHEREAS, Resclutlon No, 89-700, adopted on December 21��1959
agreement with the Owners Site 2 , eutharized staff to negotiate a final Purchase
to Mal approval by the County Board; and to be useo for the refocstion of ttte County Highway stop, subject
WHEREAS, the owners have secured the signature of all parties and are now prepped firtallze a
agreement; and purchase
WHEREAS, the Purch"o agreement Is for $ for 80 acraa on 1 @0th
Sheet h Empire Township; and
WHEREAS, the Purtfiase a9l'eement is contingent on the County reoelvtn
9 8 1 3 ProPrlats local zoning approvaL
NOW, THEREFOJ.F, BI; IT RESOLVED 71tiat the Dakota Coup g
ctfty Board Chair to execute a ty raid of Cortunts9bners hereby authorizes the with Sweeney and Mary Agnes Hansen or th pu, of op Mildred R Mutlery. Joseph J. Mullery. Eft, M
Fed ity In the &Tmnt of 51,000,000.00, su 'ect to Arty t!Sne 2 - Mutlof t+ar the new Highway Operations
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Director
Dakota County
Western Service Center
14955 Qlaxie Avenue
Apple Valley. MN 55124 -8S79
952.891.7000
Fax 952.891.7031
wwwco.dakota.mn.us
Mr. Mike King, Sector Representative
Metropolitan Council
Mears Park Centre Building
230 East Fifth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
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January 12, 2001
Re: Empire Township Request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment
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Empire ownship has requested a Comprehensive Plan amendment to facilitate the
construction of our new County Transportation Facility. The current amendment request will
revise 80 acres of agricultural zoning to Public /Institutional.
After reviewing the Township's request in the context of the County's plans for the site, the
County would prefer that the comprehensive plan be amended to include only the north 40
acres for the public facility site. The revision in the amendment would leave the remaining
southerly 40 acres in agriculturally zoning.
This alternative is consistent with our current planned use of the property. Dakota County
would accept this altemative amendment. By copy of this letter, we are asking Empire
Township to modify their request to include only the north 40 acres of the subject property.
Your assistance with the Metropolitan Council approval of this Comprehensive Plan
Amendment us truly appreciated.
nce ly,
Susan L. Hoyt, Director
Physical Development Division
cc: Dakota County Board of Commissioners
Brandt Richardson, County Administrator
Empire Township Board
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Mr. Mike King, Sector Representative
Metropolitan Council
230 East Fifth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
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RE: Empire Comprehensive Plan Amendment- Dakota County Facility
Dear Mike:
The Empire Township Planning Commission and Town Board have reviewed the
alternative land use redesignation for the Dakota County Highway Maintenance
Facility, per the request by Dakota County. Accordingly, the Township is willing
to revise the land use redesignation, from Long Term Agriculture to
PublicAnstitutional, to the north half of the County's 80 -acre property. The
amended revision to the Empire Growth Management Plan graphic will be made,
subject to final plan review by the Metropolitan Council.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions or require
any additional information.
Sincerely,
Dean R. Johnson, Empire Township Planner
CC: Empire Town Board
Susan Hoyt, Physical Development Director
Don Theisen, Highway Engineer
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 6, 2001
TO: Mayor Busho, City Councilmembers
FROM: Thomas D. Burt, City Administrator
SUBJECT: City Council March 6, 2001 Add- On/Additional Information
Add -On
1. 2001 CDBG Allocation
This will be added to tonight's meeting dependent on the review of the Port
Authority.
Additional Information
2. Re: Item 10.a. Dakota County Shop Update
The background supporting this project being consistent with the Regional
Blueprint of Metropolitan Council is attached.
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MARCH 6, 2001
AGENDA ITEM: 2001 CDBG ALLOCATION
AGENDA SECTION:
NEW BUSINESS
PREPARED BY: JIM PARSONS, COMMUNITY DEV. DIR.
AGENDA NO.
ADD -ON
ATTACHMENTS: DRAFT RESOLUTION
APPROVED .
Background
The allocation of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Rosemount this year
is $68,281. The funds are administered by the Dakota County Community Development Agency. The
Port Authority will discuss a staff proposal to apply for that allocation to be used for property acquisition
downtown. As such the allocation would assist the City and Port Authority in on -going efforts to acquire
property for fixture re- development. The Port Authority has in the past acquired non - conforming,
functionally obsolete, residential properties in the downtown commercial district with the intent to re-
develop them.
Recommendation
The Port Authority recommended application for the CDBG funds available.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: MOTION to approve A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 DAKOTA
COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2001-
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2001 DAKOTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rosemount as follows:
1. The City Administrator is authorized to submit the attached application to Dakota
County for a Community Development Block Grant in Fiscal Year 2001.
2. The application is approved by the City Council and the Mayor and City
Administrator are authorized to execute it on behalf of the City of Rosemount.
ADOPTED this day of
Rosemount.
ATTEST:
Linda J. Jentink, City Clerk
Motion by:
Voted in favor:
Voted against:_
Member absent:
2001, by the City Council of the City of
Cathy Busho, Mayor
Seconded by:
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February 22, 2001
Thomas Burt, City Administrator
City of Rosemount
2875 145` Street West
Rosemount, MN 55068 -4997
Re: Dakota County Highway Facility
Dear Mr. Burt:
I am writing to outline the thinking of the Metropolitan Council staff concerning the proposed Dakota County highway
facility to be located adjacent to your southern border across 160`' Street.
On February 14 the Council approved an Empire Township Plan Amendment that will permit the county project. A copy
of the staff report on the project is enclosed. From a land use perspective, our concern was the conversion of farmland to
urban purposes. The Council's Regional Blueprint provides that urban uses should not be permitted on agricultural lands
unless there is strong evidence that the proposed urban use cannot be located elsewhere. In light of the county's location
requirements for a central county facility and its extensive efforts to locate the facility in Rosemount, as described in
Attachment 2 to our report, staff has concluded that the project is consistent with the Regional Blueprint.
We are concerned about the provision of public services for the project. As noted in our report, new EPA regulations
prohibit the discharge of waste from floor drains or the vehicle wash process to ground waters. Without public services, it
will be difficult and expensive to take the appropriate environmental precautions. The site is in the Vermillion River
watershed and tributary to the Vermillion River trout stream. For these reasons, we believe it would be very desirable for
the facility to be served with public sewer and water service.
We strongly recommend that any service extensions be sized to serve this facility only in order to discourage unplanned
growth into the agricultural area south of 160 Street. We strongly encourage the city of Rosemount to provide public
water and sewer service in a manner consistent with applicable rules. We are also concerned that the project be developed
in a way that recognizes the current capacity limitations at the Empire wastewater treatment plant. That may mean that the
truck wash water discharges into the sewer system might need to be carefully limited until additional treatment capacity
comes on line.
If you have any questions about this matter, my staff is ready to assist the city in this important matter.
Sincerely,
�z
Caren Dewar
Community Development Director
Attachment
cc: John Conzemius, Metropolitan Council District 16
Susan Hoyt, Director, Physical Development Division, Dakota County
Lynn Moratzka, Director, Office of Planning, Dakota County
Donald Theisen, County Engineer, Dakota County
Gerald Stelzel, Chair, Empire Town Board
Dean Johnson, Research Strategies Corporation
Eli Cooper, MCCD Director, Planning and Growth Management
Michael King, Sector Representative E.� 17 L — Lil��
Judy Sventek, Watershed Coordinator
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Executive Summary
Livable Communities Committee Agenda Item: SW- 2001 -26
Meeting date: February 5, 2001
Date: January 24, 2001
Subject: Empire Township Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Referral File No. 18440 -1
District(s), Member(s): Metropolitan Council District 16 (John Conzemius) 507- 263 -2545)
Policy /Legal Reference: Minn. Stat. § 473.864, Subd. 2 and § 473.175, Subd. 1
Staff Prepared/Presented: Michael R. King AICP, Principal Reviewer (651- 602 - 1438); Eli Cooper,
Director, Planning and Growth Management Department (651- 602 - 1521);
Caren Dewar, Director, Community Development Division (651- 602 -1306)
Division/Department: Community Development/Pla and Gro wth M
Proposed Action/Motion
That the Metropolitan Council adopt the following recommendation:
• That Empire Township may place the revised plan amendment into effect.
Issues
Should the Council permit Empire Township to place the revised comprehensive plan amendment into effect?
Overview
The Township filed a plan amendment to change the land use designation of 80 acres from Long -Term Agriculture to
Public / Institutional to accommodate a new Dakota County highway maintenance facility. The site is located in the
northwest section of the township on the south side of County Highway 46 (160` street) and adjacent to the southerly
border of the city of Rosemount. The Regional Growth Strategy map designates the site as "Permanent Agricultural
Area." The site is across County Highway 46 from the 2000 MUSA boundary and lands designated "Urban Area, "(see
attachment 1).
The discussion of the Permanent Agricultural Area in the Blueprint says that urban uses should not be permitted on
agricultural lands unless there is a strong showing that the use cannot be located elsewhere. Council staff believes that
Dakota County has met that test. The county has been unsuccessful in finding an urban site despite its extensive
efforts as described in its December 6, 2000, letter and attachments (see attachment 2).
After reviewing the proposed amendment, Council staff suggested that a land use change of 40 acres would meet the
county's long -term operational requirements and be more consistent with the county, township and Council
agricultural preservation policies. The county and township have concurred with the smaller 40 -acre land use change,
(see attachments 4 and 5).
H Infrastructure: The new facility will assist in the efficient maintenance of Dakota County roads. There is
no water or sewer system impact, as wells and a septic system will serve the facility.
H Quality of life: The services provided by the new facility will contribute to the quality of life enjoyed by
Dakota County residents.
H Communication/constituency building: The proposed amendment results from County and Township
public review processes.
0 Alignment: This project requires the Council to balance service and quality of life concerns with the potential
impact on agricultural preservation policies.
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EMPIRE TOWNSHIP PLAN AMENDMENT
BACKGROUND
The County proposes to construct an 80,000 square foot highway facility and operating yard (8 acres paved) on 34
acres. The southern 40 acres will remain in agricultural use. Six acres are dedicated for road right -of -way. Private
wells and a septic system will serve the facility. The site is well located to serve the entire county and maintain over
400 miles of county roads. A preliminary site plan for the project provides a great deal of room for building and yard
expansion.
The County has not been able to find an urban site that meets its location requirements for a central county location
with excellent east/west and north/south highway access. The County tried for a year to purchase land adjacent to its
existing site in Rosemount, but failed. The County was turned down by the city of Rosemount and the city of
Farmington, the Koch Refinery, the University of Minnesota, and a number of other property owners as outlined in
more detail in its letter, (see attachment 2).
REGIONAL BLUEPRINT
This parcel of land is designated in the Regional Growth Strategy as Permanent Agricultural Area. The Blueprint
states, "the Council will support agriculture as the primary long -term land use in the permanent agricultural area.' The
Blueprint goes on to say that, "Urban facilities should not be located in this area (lands which are certified but not
presently in agricultural preserves), unless there is strong evidence that a proposed urban use cannot be located in the
general rural use area." Notably, there are no lands in central Dakota County guided for Permanent Rural.
REGIONAL SYSTEMS
The plan amendment is in conformance with the policy plans for Aviation, Recreation Open Space, Transportation and
Water Resources Management. However, the Council offers the following water resources management technical
comments. There are two environmental matters, which will need to be resolved prior to construction. One concern is
the disposition of stormwater (rate, volume and treatment). Another concern is how and where floor drains and vehicle
wash water will be treated. These wastes will not be able to be discharged into groundwater, as they are a prohibited
waste in a class V injection well, under rules administered by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. The site is
in the Vermillion River watershed and tributary to the Vermillion River trout stream.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
1. Given the Blueprint language concerning the location of urban uses in the Permanent Agricultural Area, and
the county's extensive efforts to find an urban site, the requested land use change is consistent with the
Blueprint.
2. The Council finds that the revised 40 -acre comprehensive plan amendment is in conformity with metropolitan
system plans, and has no impact on the plans of other units of local government.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Metropolitan Council adopt the Executive Summary and attached review with the following recommendation.
• That Empire Township may place the revised plan amendment into effect, and no modifications are necessary.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1:
Regional Growth Strategy Map / Land Use Change Location
Attachment 2:
December 6, 2000 Letter from Dakota County with attachments
Attachment 3:
Aerial photograph / Land Use Change Location
Attachment 4:
January 12, 2001 Letter from Dakota County
Attachment 5:
January 24, 2001 Letter from Empire Township
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Attachment 1
Regional Growth Strategy Policy Areas
Proposed Dakota County Highway Facility Location
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Illustrative 2020 MUSA 2000 Street Centerlines (TLG)
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Dakota County
Mr. Ted Mondale, Chair
W estern Service Center
Metropolitan Council
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230 East 5'" Street
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St. Paul, MN 55101
952.891.700?
Fax 952.891.7031
Dear Mr. Mondale and Council Members:
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December 6. 2000
This letter is to provide you with additional background information for the
current Comprehensive Plan Amendment requested by Empire Township. This
amendment will revise 80 acres of agricultural zoning to Public/Institutional.
This revision will allow construction of the new Dakota County Transportation
Department Facility.
Siting the County Transportation Facility posed several unique challenges for
Dakota County. To be an efficient and responsive facility, the site needs to be
centrally located. Our space needs analysis showed that a minimum of 30
acres was needed. The existing facility is located on 8 acres in Rosemount.
This size provides room for consolidation of operations, expansion, and
buffering from adjacent land uses. During our siting process, we found no
industrial park property available or acceptable to local units for this facility in
the central part of Dakota County. In addition, no landowners were willing to
consider offers for their undeveloped land that was within the projected 20 -year
urban service area.
Dakota County made an extraordinary effort to find a site that meets our needs,
provides for expansion, is cost - effective for taxpayers, and is consistent and
compatible with adjacent land uses; current and planned. We believe that this
has been accomplished with this site. A chronological history of the efforts we
have made to site this facility is attached.
We appreciate the time and assistance your staff members Mike King. Sector
^:epreseniatl, and Krisll;IJ SflliiiCfl. K vef Cof'ridor Planner, (lave proviaeu 1�l
reviewing this amendment request. Your support and approval of the Empire
Township Plan amendment 1s appreciated.
erely,
n . Hoyt, irector
Physical Development Division
cc Dakota County Board of Commissioners
Brandt Richardson, County Administrator
Empire Township Board
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
October 3, 2000
Motion by Comrnlssloner Krause
Resolution No. 00-529
Second by Commissioner Harris
Authorlution to Execute Purchase Apraement for Pro or New Highway p
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WHEREAS, Reaofutlon No, W700, adopted on December �r t959
agreement with the Owners` Of Site 2 for property to be use 1 (he 9, a` tifln e e to negotiate a 1711a) Purchase
to Mal approval by the County Board; and County Hlgtnvoy Shop, subject
WHEREAS, the owners have secured 00 signature of all parties end are notiv prepared to finalize a
agreement: and purchase
WHEREAS, the purcfiaeo sgreememt Ls for 51,000,000.00 for 80
8 cr06 on 160th Stts.t in Empfre Township; and
WHEREAS, the Phase agreement is contingent on the County rece>vh
9 ePproP�ate 1ot:ai toning approval_
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Cortuntssfoners h
County Board Chair to exscut D a purchase egrssment with Mildred PL Mul �Y , Ethe the
Sweeney and Mary Agnes Hansen for the purmme of fir. Joseph J. MuOery, Elizebefft M.
Fe4fty In the amount of 51,000,000.00. au 'ect to pity (Sm 2 - Mullery) for the new tit0hway operations
bJ approval by the County Aftomeys OMOS as 10 form.
STATE OF MINNEsoTA
County of Dakota
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Division of Physical Development
Susan L. Hoyt
Director
Dakota County
Western Service Center
14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley. MN 5S 124 -8579
952.891.7000
Fax 952.891.7031
wWwco.dakota.mn.us
Mr. Mike King, Sector Representative
Metropolitan Council
Mears Park Centre Building
230 East Fifth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
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January 12, 2001
Re: Empire Township Request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment
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Dakot� Got ty Transportation Facility
Dear M
Empire ownship has requested a Comprehensive Plan amendment to facilitate the
construction of our new County Transportation Facility. The current amendment request will
revise 80 acres of agricultural zoning to Public /Institutional.
After reviewing the Township's request in the context of the County's plans for the site, the
County would prefer that the comprehensive plan be amended to include only the north 40
acres for the public facility site. The revision in the amendment would leave the remaining
southerly 40 acres in agriculturally zoning.
This alternative is consistent with our current planned use of the property. Dakota County
would accept this alternative amendment. By copy of this letter, we are asking Empire
Township to modify their request to include only the north 40 acres of the subject property.
Your assistance with the Metropolitan Council approval of this Comprehensive Plan
Amendment us truly appreciated.
nce liely,
Susan L. Hoyt, Director
Physical Development Division
cc: Dakota County Board of Commissioners
Brandt Richardson, County Administrator
Empire Township Board
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RESOURCE
January 24, 2001
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STRATEGIES Mr. Mike King, Sector Representative
CORPORATION Metropolitan Council
230 East Fifth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
14001 RIDGEDALE DRIVE
SUITE 300
MINNETONKA, MN
55305
612/513 -9548
FAX 612/513 -9549
RE: Empire Comprehensive Plan Amendment- Dakota County Facility
Dear Mike:
The Empire Township Planning Commission and Town Board have reviewed the
alternative land use redesignation for the Dakota County Highway Maintenance
Facility, per the request by Dakota County. Accordingly, the Township is willing
to revise the land use redesignation, from Long Term Agriculture to
Public/Institutional, to the north half of the County's 80 -acre property. The
amended revision to the Empire Growth Management Plan graphic will be made,
subject to final plan review by the Metropolitan Council.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions or require
any additional information.
Sincerely,
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Dean R. Johnson, Empire Township Planner
CC: Empire Town Board
Susan Hoyt, Physical Development Director
Don Theisen, Highway Engineer
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