HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.s.Commercial Area Design and Enhancement PlanCITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 19, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Commercial Area Design and Enhancement
Plan
AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
PREPARED BY: Jim Parsons, Community Development
AGR O -
Director
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ATTACHMENTS: Draft Plan
APPROVE BY:
Background
At its August 1 meeting, the Port Authority approved a draft of the Commercial Area
Design and Enhancement Plan with certain amendments, and recommended that the plan
as amended be forwarded to the City Council for final approval.
Staff has made the required changes and submits the draft plan to the Council for its
review and approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Commercial Area Design and Enhancement Plan.
COUNCIL ACTION:
COMMERCIAL AREA DESIGN
ENHANCEMENT PLAN
City of Rosemount, Minnesota
DRAFT 9/00
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapters Page
Preface....... ............................... 1
1. Status of the Commercial Area .................... 4
2. Objectives for Change .......................... 15
3. Targeted Improvement Areas ..................... 18
4. Streetscape Design Concepts .................... 24
5. Building /Site Design Guidelines ................... 29
6. Project Cost and Financing Options ................ 32
7. Conclusions & Implementation .................... 35
Figures
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A.
Commercial Area; 2020 Comprehensive Plan ........
5
B.
Commercial Districts ............................
6
C.
Downtown Market Values ........................
7
D.
Vacant Commercial Sites ........................
9
E.
Potential Redevelopment Parcels; South Area .......
10
F.
Potential Redevelopment Parcels; Central Area ......
11
G.
Potential Redevelopment Parcels; North Area ........
12
H.
Redevelopment Analysis; Site Analysis .............
13
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Redevelopment Analysis; Preferred Land Uses .......
14
I.
Commercial Area Land Use Plan ..................
17
J.
Targeted Improvement Areas .....................
19
K.
Pedestrian System Plan .........................
22
L. Concept Plan for Park & Ride Lot .................. 28
M. Building Design Guideline Examples ............... 31
Appendix
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Base map of Historic Downtown Area.
Information on the Open House, 9/22197.
Recommendations from Scoping Committee, 8/18/93.
Article, "Revitalizing Along the River, 12117/97,
(downtown Shakopee redevelopment project).
PREFACE
A public hearing notice in September, 1979 read, "The City of Rosemount Housing and
Redevelopment Authority is interested in receiving proposals for redevelopment of part
of the Rosemount Central Business District (CBD). Tax increment financing is available
for this project." This type of notice was common in many older cities in the 1970s due
to urban renewal efforts at the national level. Redevelopment was no exception for the
small city of Rosemount (1980 population = 5,083).
This particular public notice launched the city's effort to redevelop a downtown
commercial block known as Rosemount Plaza, which now includes the senior high -rise
and condominiums, as well as numerous businesses, including McDivot's and Bergh
Dental Office. Not every resident today, however, remembers the landscape of prior
occupants, including Lampert Lumber, Texaco Station, Village Inn Pizza, Bargain Mart,
Ford Used Cars, and three houses. The block had obviously deteriorated beyond its
highest and best use.
This commercial area enhancement planning effort is yet another step toward
strengthening Rosemount's core commercial area. In fact, it can be viewed as a follow -
up to the final report and recommendations from the Rosemount Downtown Scoping
Committee in August of 1993. Enhancements such as lighting and landscaping (all
within public spaces /corridors) provide a sense of place for those who live, work and
shop in this community. This plan will outline a vision for Rosemount's future
commercial area and establish a framework for action in order to reach that vision.
Many proposed actions that improve the aesthetics of public spaces will hopefully lead
to further private investments and increased support from residents.
The October 1998 issue of News and Views, a newsletter for the American Planning
Association's Economic Development Division, identified eight strategies for reclaiming
a downtown culture:
Combine vision and efforts with many groups that have a stake in the
community's downtown area.
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2. Encourage downtown residential development (more rooftops = more demand
for downtown services).
3. Treat urban design as a cultural amenity... connect the built environment with the
natural environment in direct and dynamic ways (i.e., places for strolling and
public art).
4. Convince political leadership to invest in cultural facilities.
5. Connect downtown activities to economic activity (i.e., local farmers market
connects with area growers).
6. Organize events and activities to help people re -learn downtown (art festivals,
outdoor concerts, etc.).
7. Promote sports and convention facilities.
8. Produce cost - benefit analyses and other measures to demonstrate "win -win"
development proposals to business and political leaders.
Since 1995, a number of commercial enhancement projects have been initiated and
completed, including the following:
• Landscaping (55 trees) was installed along the east side of Highway 3 just north
of its intersection with County Road 42 (hereinafter County 42).
• Twentysix (26) decorative lights (NSP acorn design) have been replaced along
145th Street from Cameo Ave. to Brazil Avenue.
• Forty (40) decorative lights are completed along County 42 and Claret Ave. as
part of the McNamara Addition commercial improvement project. A new 8' -10'
sidewalk is also completed along the south side of County 42.
• A trail is completed between the Community Center and 143rd Street along the
west side of Highway 3.
• City staff is working on the removal of the Quonset but on the northeast corner of
Highway 3 and County 42.
• Staff has met with MnDOT representatives regarding the improvement and
enhancement (with lighting, landscaping, brick wall and /or iron fence treatments)
of the existing Park & Ride lot along the east side of Highway 3 (north of the
Shamrock Animal Hospital).
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A number of improvements are completed in Central Park, including a Veterans
Memorial, an interpretive trail around the wetland area and a playground
structure. A stage for the amphitheater is planned.
Improvements are planned for the sculpture and surrounding area (located near
the southeast corner of McDivot's).
The 2020 Comprehensive Plan includes two new sections that relate to the
commercial area of Rosemount, including a redevelopment plan and a section
on commercial enhancements.
During 1995 -97, a local, volunteer group, the Redevelopment Focus Committee, met to
explore and guide the planning process for commercial enhancements. Membership
on the committee was open to all; the following people served on the committee:
Maureen Bouchard
Todd Franz
Rix Skonberg
Ron Carlson
Marie Jensen
Peggy Spadafore
Ena Cisewski
Sharon Johnson
Renee Stevenson
Shirley Doering
Laurie Oliver -Boyd
Dennis Wippermann
Bill Droste
Sally Renish
Randy Wood
The Rosemount City Council includes:
Cathy Busho, Mayor Ena Cisewski Sheila Klassen
Jeff Caspar John Edwards
(former Council members: Joan Anderson, Kevin Carroll, Dennis Wipperman)
Rosemount staff involved with this plan includes:
Thomas Burt, City Administrator
Rick Pearson, City Planner
Andrew Mack, (former) City Planner
Jim Parsons, Comm. Dev. Director
Dan Rogness, (former) Comm. Dev. Director
Bud Osmundson, (former) Public Works Dir.
Consulting Services have been provided by:
RLK /Kuusisto (Richard Krier) and Sanders,
Wacker, Bergly, Inc. (Mark Salzman)
All photographs taken by Dan Rogness
Chapter One
STATUS OF THE COMMERCIAL AREA
1.1 Commercial District
Rosemount's commercial area is generally centralized along portions of two intersecting
highways, including State Highway 3 (north- south) and County Road 42 (east -west) as
identified in Figure A. Furthermore, the city's 2020 Comprehensive Plan identifies two
distinct commercial areas within this linked corridor: the Historic Downtown and the
Planned Commercial Area (see Figure B).
The Historic Downtown exemplifies the city's small town character and serves as the
center for civic interaction. This area is intended to accommodate non - auto - oriented
retail, office, government, religious, and education in a historic /traditional fashion.
Buildings should be oriented to the street with sidewalks, parking behind buildings,
small gathering areas, and an overall pedestrian scale.
The Planned Commercial Area is intended to accommodate freestanding destination -
type retail and service establishments, including auto - oriented uses. These uses
generally benefit from high visibility and arterial access, such as fast -food restaurants,
convenience retail, and other uses of a one -stop nature.
1.2 Retail Sales
Rosemount's retail sales over time is one measure of commercial activity, which is
summarized as follows:
Year
Gross Sales
% Chg.
Establishments
% Chg.
1980
$24.8 million
76
1990
$26.0 million
4.9%
131
72.4%
1995
$36.5 million
40.6%
133
1.5%
A significant jump in retail sales actually occurred from 1994 -95 with a 27 percent
increase ( +$7.8 million). In comparison to Rosemount, the City of Apple Valley directly
to the west had $418.9 million of retail sales in 1995 with 337 establishments.
Rosemount's level of commercial activity will likely be limited due to the city's "edge"
location in the metropolitan area and the retail strength of adjacent cities to the north
and west. City staff estimates the volume of sales to be over $50 million within the next
five years.
1.3 Market Value
Another measure of the strength of Rosemount's commercial base is the market value
of this property as determined by the Dakota County Assessor. Figure C identifies the
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foot. Each block is labeled according to its average value within five dollar increments,
which gives some sense of value comparison and distribution.
Typically, downtown areas have higher values per square foot (than strip commercial)
due to their mass /height of buildings and public parking facilities. In the case of
Rosemount, this holds true to a great extent for only one area...the 1980s
redevelopment block that now includes such projects as McDivots and the Senior High -
Rise. In general, the lowest valued properties are south of 146th Street. In contrast,
those properties that have been redeveloped (e.g., Shamrock Animal Hospital and Loch
Pharmacy), show the highest market values near $20.00 per square foot. By
comparison, the market value of Rosemount Market Square is less than half that
amount ($8.10 per square foot).
1.4 Available Land
Rosemount's available land for commercial activity can be divided into two sub - groups,
including vacant land and redevelopment sites. Vacant land is identified in Figure D,
which totals approximately 45 acres. The largest single area is located within the
McNamara Addition (25 acres) between Chippendale Avenue and Shannon Parkway.
Redevelopment sites are identified in Figures E, F and G, which total approximately 30
acres. Most of the redevelopment sites are between 1 and 3 acres (see Figure H). If
an assumption is made that all available land at 75 acres is eventually built with 20 -25
percent building -to -land ratio, then somewhere between 650,000 and 800,000 square
feet of commercial space can be developed in Rosemount.
1.5. Public Financing Assistance
The city established a tax increment financing (TIF) district for much of the Historic
Downtown in 1979. The value of captured tax increments in 1999 is slightly over
$300,000 with the district expiring at the end of the year 2000. Virtually all increments
were used to assist a variety of redevelopment projects, and an estimated $800,000
was available for 1999/2000 for public enhancements. Smaller cities find that TIF
cannot pay for all of the redevelopment costs that are necessary to level the playing
field between downtown sites and vacant commercial sites. A hypothetical example of
this shortfall includes the following:
One block (3 acres) ... current market value = $1,000,000
Estimated current annual taxes
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Estimated new annual taxes
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= $
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Redevelopment Site Analysis
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Number of
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Site clean -up; utility relocations
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Buildings
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Public Cost 2
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A
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8.47
5.85
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26,640
20,300
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Site clean -up; utility relocations
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$1,000,000
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$100,000
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$50,000
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Narrow lot width at 125 foot; relocation
$400,000
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23,380
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$850,000
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$750,000
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Redevelopment Analysis -- Commercial Area
Rosemount, Minnesota
Preferred Land Uses Analysis
Site Preferred Future Land Use(s)
South
A Restaurants, lodging, offices
B Similar to Site A (could be combined for large retail use)
C Entertainment, auto - oriented uses
Central
A Open space or combined with larger retail area
B Offices
C Offices
D Retail (could be combined with Site E)
E Mixed use area
F Existing buildings for office /retail uses
G Mixed use
H Residential (row houses oriented to Burma Avenue)
I Mixed use (row houses oriented to Burma Avenue;
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J Existing buildings for retail /agricultural uses
K Highway - oriented uses
North
A Part of open school yard /plaza
B Institutional (new church)
C High - density residential
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Chapter Two
OBJECTIVES FOR CHANGE
2.1 The Vision
The commercial area of Rosemount will be a place for residents within and around the
community to find goods and services, with significant additional opportunities for
personal interaction by way of housing, culture and recreation. Rosemount's cohesive
commercial area will include the historic center linked with the more modern retail /office
districts. Key features include a street network retained and enhanced with sidewalks,
decorative lighting, landscaping, public art, and street furniture that make visual
statements of quality, pride and connectivity. Connections are vital between the
commercial area and surrounding neighborhoods, the community center, and park and
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2.2. Commercial Enhancement Objectives
Identity. Emphasize, through various design measures,
�e Maracter of Rosemount's commercial center ... its
highway orientation along #3 and #42; its historic "small
town" focus at 145th and So. Robert Trail with
surrounding residential neighborhoods; senior housing
concentrations; institutional facilities (e.g., city hall,
churches, schools); and park amenities.
Commercial & Civic Center. Strengthen and balance the
commercial center as a p ace for a wide range of
commercial uses (retail and offices) and as a civic place
(government, library, post office, parks and
entertainment).
Linkages. Develop a strong "campus" linkage throughout the commercial center using
design a ements (e.g., lighting, landscaping, signage and banners), pedestrian
walkways and bicycle trails, parking facilities, and civic spaces.
Redevelopment. Use city financial resources to initiate the redevelopment of
un eru I Ize property within the commercial center; uses should strengthen the
commercial /civic center, including the relocation of nonconforming uses.
Appearance. Develop new design standards and incentives within the commercial
center a coordinate private and public appearances, including signs, lighting,
landscaping, building materials and overall site design.
Streetscape. Develop a financially feasible plan for new streetscape (e.g., sidewalks,
lighting ana landscaping) that ties all parts of the commercial center together and that
enhances adjacent property values as well as the character of the community.
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Surrounding Uses. Actively improve and develop surrounding residential, office and
industrial uses Mat will provide the "critical mass" necessary to improve the market for a
commercial center.
2.3. Land Use Patterns
Figure I provides a depiction of land uses in the commercial area based on future
expectations as identified in eight categories, including: (A) education /recreation, (B)
park/open space, (C) public /civic activity, (D) downtown core, (E) highway focus, (F)
planned mixed use, (G) residential, and (H) business park. All land uses support the
overall vision of Rosemount's commercial area.
2.4. Opportunities
The City of Rosemount has a tremendous opportunity to revitalize its commercial areas
with a combination of public and private resources by:
Linking the "historic downtown" area to commercial development on CSAH 42
and to the Community Center ... streetscape improvements, pedestrian
walkways, etc.
• Targeting key sites for redevelopment/reuse based on priorities related to
existing use, value, location, etc.
• Creating site /building /sign design guidelines to visually enhance the downtown
commercial area.
• Improving the mix of retail uses, while at the same time, balancing the inevitable
competitiveness of the newer commercial areas with the older commercial area.
• Pursuing the continued enhancement of the downtown area with civic /public
spaces for cultural, educational and recreational activities ... library, park, plazas,
trails, etc.
• Increasing the amount of housing in and around the commercial areas, whereby
new residents can support continued investments and expanded services.
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Chapter Three
TARGETED IMPROVEMENT AREAS
3.1. Targeting Concept
This plan anticipates that future improvements will need to be identified on a prioritized
basis with a phased funding program. In order to best address that approach, targeting
is a method of project identification that will allow scarce resources to make positive
impacts in a very deliberate fashion. Ten targeted improvement areas are described in
the following section, which will provide the basis for cost estimating and project
phasing.
3.2 Targeted Improvement Areas
The following areas are identified on Figure J.
Highway 3 Trail. The northern portion of the Highway 3 corridor includes the
city's arges single institutional area that includes schools, churches and the
Community Center. This highly active area received better linkage to the core
Historic Downtown area with a new trail system. The trail system is off -road
along the west side with connections directly to the schools and Community
Center. Corresponding lighting and landscaping are needed as well.
2. Park & Ride Lot. The existing park- and -ride parking lot along the east side of
Highway (directly across from 143rd Street) is significantly deteriorated. MVTA
is also considering the transfer of this park- and -ride facility to another location in
Rosemount. Due to its visual impact on the northern edge of the commercial
area and an entrance point to Central Park, it should be functionally and visually
enhanced. The lot should be redesigned with all the enhancement features (see
Figure M for a preliminary concept plan).
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3. Central Park. Central Park is a strong focal point for public activities within the
downtown commercial area. Existing and proposed improvements include a
flower garden, enclosed shelter, outdoor amphitheater, environmental trail (Koch
Minnesota Trail), a Veterans Memorial, and playground equipment. Further
investments in the trail system, lighting and landscaping will make this a heavily
used area of Rosemount for a wide range of public activities.
4. 145th Street. From City Hall to Biscayne Avenue, this section of 145th Street
needs to mirror the streetscape further to the west. Decorative lighting,
landscaping and a full sidewalk/trail system on both sides of the street should be
completed as part of the overall commercial enhancement program.
5. Art Sculpture. A public art metal sculpture was
o emo�Plaza redevelopment project in
1986. It is surrounded by commercial and
residential buildings with an outdoor eating
area (for McDivots). Due to its focal point and
public ownership, the sculpture and nearby
plaza should be enhanced (repainted with new
benches, planters and trash receptacles).
6. 145th /Hwy. 3 Intersection. This intersection
as been and will con roue to be a highly
traveled and very visible point within the
commercial area. Redevelopment has
previously occurred on the southeast and
northwest corners of this intersection. The
southwest point, in particular, includes one of
the more prominent historic buildings
(Geraghty) due to its 2 -story brick design with
storefronts and adjacency to the rights -of -way.
Future enhancements should strengthen
design features, especially related to a
pedestrian friendly environment.
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7. Highway 3 Corridor. The heart of the Highway 3 commercial corridor generally
ies somewffa of 145th Street to somewhat south of County 42. This
stretch of roadway is currently very unappealing with old utility poles and lines,
unconnected older sidewalks, very little landscaping, and many building sites that
have not been maintained. Enhancements to this corridor will likely require the
most significant public investment of all targeted areas due to the extent of
change required.
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8. "Coming Soon" Site. The northwest corner of the intersection of Highways 3 and
includes a -acre vacant site that was posted with a "Coming Soon"
commercial project sign for at least ten years. This area will be key as a
transition point between the Planned Commercial and the Historic Downtown.
9. Quonset Hut. The UP and CP railroad companies jointly own property that has a
separately owned Quonset but used by a trucking company. Due to its highly
visible location at the northeast corner of Highway 3 and County 42, the city
desires to clear that site of the building and associated vehicles and materials
(expected completion by Oct. 2000). It is possible that the 1 -acre site can be
combined with future commercial development directly to the east.
10. County 42 Corridor. The County 42 corridor is home to most of the newer
commercial development in Rosemount, stretching nearly one mile between
Highway 3 and Shannon Parkway. It is imperative that various design elements
(e.g., decorative lighting and sidewalks) be used to tie this area into the Highway
3 corridor. Since the commercial development is on the south side only, these
design elements may be only on that side.
3.3 Pedestrian Linkages
The pedestrian walkway system is critical to tie the commercial area together,
especially as a link for surrounding residents and as a connection from one commercial
site to another. A pedestrian system plan, therefore, provides the following nine areas
for improvement and enhancement (see Figure K):
A. A bituminous trail connects the Community Center (and ultimately further
residential development to the northwest) to the Historic Downtown, with a
proposed connection across Highway 3 to Central Park.
B. A sidewalk was installed along the north side of 145th Street between City Hall
and Biscayne Avenue; a bituminous trail will need to be installed on the south
side of this segment to connect a trail system to the east.
C. A deteriorated sidewalk is
currently in place directly
adjacent to Highway 3,
which will need to be
replaced as part of an
overall enhancement
project.
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D. No pedestrian walkway system currently exists along Highway 3 south of Lower
147th Street; this plan supports a sidewalk on the west side to the County 42
intersection with an option to consider one on the east side.
E. A bituminous trail currently exists on both sides of County 42 between
Chippendale Avenue and Highway 3. The south side trail should be replaced by
a concrete sidewalk to fit the overall design standards for commercial
development when the trail is due for replacement.
F. Canada Avenue needs a sidewalk from County 42 to 151 st Street on both sides
to serve the current and future commercial needs in that area.
G. A new sidewalk is completed for the south side of County 42 between Shannon
Parkway and Chippendale Avenue as part of the McNamara Addition
development. With decorative lighting, this new development will ultimately tie
into the full extent of commercial areas in Rosemount.
H. The stretch of County 42 directly east of its intersection with Highway 3 should
be connected by a sidewalk system on both sides due to the Business Park
(south side to Biscayne) and future commercial (north side trail to 145th).
That portion of Highway 3 south of the County 42 intersection is adjacent to
future redevelopment sites, and therefore, should have a sidewalk on the west
side to connect with other commercial property.
Chapter Four
STREETSCAPE DESIGN CONCEPTS
4.1. Design Theme
In order to create a unique design for the public commercial corridor space, a theme
should be identified that can be carried throughout the streetscape elements. The
theme, although fairly subtle, will be based on Celtic design in order to follow the city's
Irish heritage. One opportunity for incorporating this design will be in the design for
streetlight banners. An example of Celtic design is shown below.
4.2.
The following categories of streetscape elements are discussed in relationship to
theme, style, color and general location:
Decorative Lighting. The NSP acorn style light has been
Chosen as e s an and for the commercial areas. It includes a
green 15 -foot fiberglass pole with a high performance globe
fixture. The lights should be spaced approximately every 75
feet within 2 -feet back -of -curb along the sidewalk or trail
systems. The boundaries of this lighting should be as follows:
(a) a point north of the Community Center (future Connemara
Trail connection) to 160th Street on Highway 3; (b) Shannon
Parkway to 145th Street County 42; and (c) Chippendale
Avenue to County 42 on 145th Street.
Landscaping. Two types of landscaping should be coordinated
Fong e commercial corridors, including trees planted in the
ground and flowers /shrubs planted in above - ground planters.
Some targeted areas for trees include overstory trees in grates
within the Historic Downtown area and evergreen /overstory
trees in various pockets of greenspace (i.e., property along
Highway 3 north and east of its intersection with County 42).
Planters will include a round design in two sizes with a brick -
red color, which will be located at key focal points near plazas
and intersections.
Streetscape Concepts
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Sidewalks/Trails. All future sidewalks should include a red paver -brick design element
a ong a ou er edge of the walk as it meets the street's curb - and - gutter. Concrete
sidewalks shall be used for all areas that front commercial development, and
bituminous trails shall be used as connections within park and institutional property. If
possible, all sidewalks shall be 8 -10 feet wide, and trails shall be a minimum of 8 -feet
wide. A continuous sidewalk shall be on the south side of County 42 from Shannon
Parkway to Business Parkway, and also on both sides of Highway 3 from Canada
Avenue to 143rd Street (with the exception of the east side south of Lower 147th).
Crosswalks. All crosswalks within the commercial corridors shall be well marked and
maintained the appropriate jurisdiction. The main crosswalk at the key Historic
Downtown intersection (Highway 3 and 145th Street) shall be enhanced. The
pedestrian ramp system at each of the four corners shall also include a predominant
red paver design. Any traffic signals located at these intersections should be painted a
green color to match the decorative light poles.
Wall /Fence Partition. Whereever a parking lot abuts a sidewalk, a separation is
preterred 5etween Me two uses. A brick column with an iron fence is an important
enhancement to the commercial corridors with a common design theme; it is ideal for
creating an edge to the corridor that can provide some appeal to unappealing parking
lots as well as providing a physical barrier between cars and pedestrians. This feature,
however, cannot be constructed as a visual obstacle from the businesses to the
roadway traffic. Landscaping or pavers may be used to show desired pedestrian
entrances and exits on to sites as needed.
Benches and Trash Receptacles. A common
design OT a bencri and trasn receptacle will use
circles to tie into the Celtic theme. This street
furniture will be also be used within Central Park
as well as along the commercial corridors.
Banners /Flags. A very effective commercial
ennance the commercial corridors include
locally designed banners. In addition, the
decorative light poles can provide a location for the
U.S. flag for appropriate national events. The
preferred banner system would include
corresponding double banners on each side of the
pole with a Celtic design that works from one
banner to the other. Seasonal banners can
enhance the local flavor, too.
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A pilot - project area that will demonstrate these streetscape elements has been chosen
for the Park & Ride lot along the east side of Highway 3 across from 143rd Street. Due
to its needs for reconstruction, the city can demonstrate virtually all design elements at
this one location. A plan for the pilot project is shown in Figure L; it is expected to be
compled by the end of the year 2000.
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Chapter Five
BUILDING /SITE DESIGN GUIDELINES
5.1. Purpose
Design guidelines are quite common throughout cities as part of their zoning powers
and part of a movement toward better urban design. Rosemount has utilized this tool to
some degree for nearly all commercial and industrial buildings, including the project
sites (e.g., landscaping and lighting). As part of making a long -term public investment
in commercial enhancements, the adjacent private investments must be equally
attentive to design characteristics. Therefore, this plan attempts to outline some new
design guidelines that should ultimately be incorporated into the city's ordinances.
5.2. County 42 Corridor
• Require pedestrian connections from the roadway walkway system into the
various commercial facilities and between individual buildings.
• Require building materials to include a minimum of 50% brick on the front and
any side facing a right -of -way.
• Require private landscaping (shrubs and trees) around each project and along
private drives /parking aisles where possible.
• Require a common signage plan /theme within each development area.
• Provide amenities that become focal points for interaction ... a park, pond, etc.
• Make the roadway more inviting with landscaping and lighting along the edges.
5.3. Highway 3 /County 42 Intersection
• Buildings may be moved back from the right -of -way in order to create a transition
area between the historic downtown along Highway 3 and the County 42
commercial corridor. This will also allow continued visibility of the historic
downtown from County 42.
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• Require pedestrian connections along the
highway and from the highway walkway
system into the various commercial
facilities (between individual buildings, too).
• Require the highly visible "corners" to
include significant enhancements where
feasible, including landscaping, water
features, etc.
• Require building materials to include a
minimum of 50% brick on the front and any
side facing the right -of -way.
• Require private landscaping (shrubs and
trees) around each project and along
private drives /parking aisles.
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• Require a common signage plan /theme within each development area.
• Incorporate other streetscape features (e.g.. lighting and banners) along the
highway frontages that may be existing or planned in the commercial core.
5.4. Highway 3 and 145th Street Corridors
• Control access from businesses to the high,vay. Entry signage can direct traffic.
• Create a significant pedestrian linkage along at least one side of the highway
from the Highway 3 /County 42 intersection to the Community Center.
• Buffer parking lots from pedestrian walkways through the use of appropriate
column /fencing treatment or landscaping.
• Require buildings to be massed closer to the highway with parking toward the
interior of the site; buildings higher than one story are highly encouraged with
pedestrian access along the highway corridor walkway system.
• Require building materials to include a minimum of 50% natural brick on the front
and any side facing the street; windows should be prominently placed along the
highway corridor walkways; design features should create relief on walls.
• Coordinate signage standards with regards to height, location, size and materials
to create some uniformity along the corridor.
Chapter Six
PROJECT COST AND FINANCING OPTIONS
6.1. Project Cost - -- Improvements Completed /Underway
• Install landscaping (55 trees) along the east side of Highway 3 just north of its
intersection with County 42. Cost = $10,500.
• Replace decorative lighting (22 poles) and standard intersection lighting (4 poles)
along 145th Street between Cameo and Burma Avenues. Cost = $80,000.
• Construct a bicycle /walking trail along the west side of Highway 3 from the
Community Center south to 143rd Avenue. Cost estimate = $30,000
• Complete the amphitheater, trail network, a play structure, and Veterans
Memorial within Central Park. Cost estimate = $215,000
• Paint/repair the art sculpture near the senior high -rise apartments, including the
installation of benches and planters. Cost estimate = $11,500.
• TOTAL ESTIMATED COST = $347,000 x 1.25 = $425,000
6.2. Proposed Improvements (Short Term 1 -5 years)
• Install additional decorative lighting along 145th Street from Burma Avenue east
to Biscayne Ave. Cost estimate = $115,000.
• Replace existing trash receptacles, planters and benches along 145th Street
from Cameo to Burma Avenue. Cost estimate = $10,000.
• Install new concrete sidewalks and decorative lighting along the south side of
County 42 between Shannon Parkway (by Walgreens) to Highway 3 (by Carlson
Tractor & Implement). Cost estimate = $200,000.
• Complete new sidewalks, curb /gutter, decorative lighting, power line burial,
landscaping and other enhancements along both sides of Highway 3 from 145th
Street south to County 42 (two separate phases may be necessary). Cost
estimate = $1,000,000.
• Install a new entrance monument and plaza area at the intersection of Highway 3
and County 42. Cost estimate = $25,000
• Purchase and remove the Quonset but owned by CP Rail at the northeast corner
of Highway 3 and County 42. Cost estimate = $80,000.
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Contingency = $125,000
TOTAL COST ESTIMATE = $1,555,000 x 1.25 = $1,950,000.
6.3. Proposed Improvements (Long Term 5 -10 years)
• Install new curb /gutter, decorative lighting and landscaping along both sides of
Highway 3 from 145th Street north to future Connemara Avenue and south to
160th St. (two separate phases may be necessary). Cost estimate = $750,000.
• Redesign the existing park & ride area along Highway 3 (north of Shamrock
Animal Clinic), possibly to another use such as public plaza. Cost estimate =
$75,000.
• Improve the intersection of Highway 3 and County 42, including new turn lanes,
pedestrian crossings, signal lights and other commercial enhancements. Cost
estimate = $100,000 (40% share of total cost).
• Install decorative lighting and a trail system from the Highway 3/42 intersection
east to the next public street entrance to the Business Park and Eastbridge
(continue lighting all the way to 145th). Cost estimate = $65,000.
• Install decorative lighting east on 145th from Biscayne to County 42.
• Contingency = $100,000
• TOTAL COST ESTIMATE = $1,190,000 x 1.25 = $1,500,000.
6.4. Estimated Project Financing
The following information is provided as a preliminary method of financing the proposed
commercial enhancements identified above. As noted below, new sources of revenue
are needed to complete the total $4 million project(s), especially if the general tax levy
is used minimally.
Tax Increment Financing. The city's downtown district will be decertified by the
eginning of ue To the removal of debt obligations at the end of 1998, the TIF
Plan was amended to allow the expenditure of $400,000 for one or more of the
following uses: land /building acquisition, public utilities, streets /sidewalks, and
landscaping /lighting.
Annual Tax Levy. The City of Rosemount annually levies for capital improvements
witnin ree separate categories... buildings, streets and equipment. The total annual
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tax levy that is allocated to all three categories varies between $850,000 and
$1,000,000. Currently, the city's 10 -year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) does not
allocate tax dollars toward commercial enhancements, due in part to extensive new
street needs. However, the city should consider using its portion of the current tax
increment that is being taken for the downtown redevelopment district after it expires in
January of 2001. The estimated amount that could become a tax levy versus a tax
increment is $100,000 per year.
Assessments. The city typically assesses no more than 20 percent of a total
s ree u i i y reconstruction project cost to the adjoining properties. This type of .
financing method may prove to be even more difficult because "enhancements" may
not necessarily improve the market value of the adjoining properties.
Franchise Fee. The city has discussed the idea of an electric and /or gas franchise fee
triat will e a small percentage (with a cap for large industries) of all utility bills. This
income could be targeted to lighting costs within Rosemount, including annual street
light electric costs (now a tax levy) and decorative lighting costs. Since the estimated
cost for all new decorative lighting is over $500,000, a targeted source of financing
makes a significant difference to future commercial enhancements.
Municipal State Aid (MSA) Funds. The city's use of its MSA funds can be targeted to
improvements that are primari y related to sidewalks, curb & gutter, and street
reconstruction. This source will have to be evaluated within the CIP in relationship to
other municipal street projects.
Other Sources. The city may be able to pursue other sources of financing for
en ancemefnTs including the following: (1) MnDOT's Municipal Agreement Program; (2)
SKB ash disposal fees; and (3) future CDBG allocations. However, these sources are
an unknown quantity in terms of dollars available and program restrictions.
Recommendation. This plan recommends that the following general financing structure
be u er eva ua ed for a phased project:
Tax increment financing
Annual tax levy
Electric franchise fee
Ash disposal fees
MSA funds
MnDOT program(s)
$400,000 total (1999 and 2000)
$ 75,000 per year (2000 -2010)
$100,000 per year (2000+ for decorative lights)
$100,000 /yr. (2000+ for annual street lighting)
$ 25,000 per year (2000 -2010)
$500,000+ allocation
$300,000 total (2001, 2002 and 2006)
Chapter Seven
CONCLUSIONS & IMPLEMENTATION
The following list identifies the conclusions of this report and provides an overall sense
of direction for implementing this plan:
A feasibility report should be authorized for the public improvements necessary
to complete the commercial enhancements; this effort should be coordinated
with WDOT and Dakota County in relationship to Highways 3 and 42.
2. A demonstration project has been initiated and designed for the existing Park &
Ride lot on Highway 3 in order to show all aspects of the commercial
enhancements, including new sidewalks, wall /fence structure, decorative lighting
and landscaping.
3. The city council should provide direction regarding potential funding sources,
especially the use of a local utility franchise fee to pay for the high cost of
decorative lighting and the burial of electric lines.
4. Further evaluation should be done on the city's role (i.e., acquisition of property
and the use of tax increment financing) in redeveloping underutilized sites in the
commercial area. A recent project in downtown Shakopee that resulted in a
mixed -use project exemplifies positive results, but it also shows the high public
cost of such projects in smaller communities.
5. The city should direct the future siting of other public facilities, such as a library,
in order that each project results in an appropriate fit with the commercial plan.
6. New local public programs should be evaluated that would provide an incentive
for existing building owners to improve buildings and /or signage within the
commercial area.
7. The city's zoning ordinance should be amended in order to incorporate building
and site design guidelines that are identified in this plan that ultimately achieve a
higher level of quality in Rosemount's commercial districts.
8. The city should evaluate its annual funding level regarding the maintenance of
public commercial enhancements in order to keep all areas looking "beautiful"
and to avoid unnecessary replacement costs.
9. Downtown activities should be emphasized as a way to strengthen commercial
viability and as a way for people to interact in the community (i.e., farmers
market and Central Park events).
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WELCOME!
OPEN HOUSE FOR COMMERCIAL ENHANCEMENT PLANNING
City of Rosemount, MN
Monday, September 22, 1997
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
City Hall
Thank you for attending this open house for commercial enhancement
planning in Rosemount. You are encouraged to walk around the room and
view the following information:
• Concepts prepared by RLK Associates that identify proposed
enhancements, including decorative lighting, pedestrian walkways,
streetscape, etc.
• Pictures prepared by city staff that show both positive and negative
characteristics of the existing commercial areas.
• Plans for three initial projects proposed for 1998, including
landscaping south of Kwik Trip, lighting replacements on 145th
Street, and a new walkway from the Community Center to downtown.
Before you leave, you are asked to complete the following five tasks:
1. Ask questions of staff about the proposed improvements;
2. Give your opinions on the plans in writing or verbally to staff;
3. Complete a 1 -page survey and leave it with staff;
4. Write your name on a sign -up sheet for future involvement; and
5. Plan to talk to others who did not attend this meeting about the
proposed plans for commercial enhancements.
For further information, contact Dan Rogness
Community Development Director, 322 -2020
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WRITTEN COMMENTS FROM THE COMMERCIAL
ENHANCEMENT PLAN OPEN HOUSE -- 9122197
Rosemount, Minnesota
The following is a summary of the written comments that were made on three sections
of the concept design drawings:
NORTH SECTION (Community Center to Middle School):
• A pedestrian walkway from the Community Center into the downtown
commercial area is "much needed ".
• Should a traffic signal be installed on Highway 3 at the high school intersection?
• A tunnel under Highway 3 near the high school to access the Erickson Park area
would be beneficial.
• Incorporate trash /recycling containers along future pedestrian walkways.
MIDDLE SECTION (143rd Street to Lower 147th Street):
• Some enhancements, including trees and separation walls /fences along the
highway, will block private business visibility and signage.
• The (ugly) concrete rectangular planters along 145th Street should be removed.
• The existing sculpture behind the senior high rise should be painted ... bronze or
copper?
• Directional signs need to be installed that show locations of parking lots.
• A sidewalk with enhancements should be installed from 145th Street to the north
side of the Ken Rose Mall.
• Improved /expanding sidewalks along Highway 3 should not infringe on the
existing parking spaces within private lots.
• Some type of "softening" is needed in front of the parking lots ... plants, pots, etc.
• Some of the (white) buildings need softening with plants, vines, etc.
• Streetscape improvements along the highway should include aggregate
sidewalks, lots of flowers, banners, benches and similar color schemes ... old
fashioned" tried and true designs.
Commercial Enhancement Plan
Written Comments from Open House
Page 2
SOUTH SECTION (147th Street to Highway 42 corridor and beyond)
• Develop the "Coming Soon" site or take down the sign.
• Improve (redevelop) areas that are most obvious, including the implement site
and the quonset hut.
• Install a community information sign /board and /or clock tower at the northeast
corner of Highways 3 and 42.
• Complete proposed landscaping along the east side of Highway 3 (south of Kwik
Trip to Highway 42).
• Yes ... install decorative lighting and banners along the west side of Highway 3
... and a pedestrian walkway.
FROM WRITTEN SURVEY RESPONSE:
• Primary critical issues within the next 10 years include: (a) create a clearly
defined commercial area; (b) Highway 3/42 intersection should become a
landmark corner with high standards; (c) update or remove some older buildings
along Hwy. 3.
• The highest priority improvement areas included: (1) bury/remove utility poles
along Hwy. 3; (2) enhance the commercial corridors through streetscape; (3)
initiate design guidelines for future building /site design.
• On a scale of 1 -10 (1 being high) the city should give a °3" emphasis to
enhancing the commercial areas.
• Funding sources for improvements should come from a combination of general
taxes, assessments and a dedicated fund (e.g., utility fees).
COMMERCIAL PLAN OPEN HOUSE
NAME ADDRESS PHONE NO
Elizabeth Vienneau
3160 145th St. W., Rosemount
322 -5967 (TIF)
Tom Joseph
St. Joseph School
423 -1658
Pat Dolejs
14605 So. Robert Trail, Rosemount
423 -4844
Sharon A. Johnson
12445 Chinchilla Ct. W., Rosemount
423 -1943
Joe McNamara
Rosemount National Bank
423 -5000
Kevin S. Riley
Spectro Alloys
437 -2815
Ed McMenomy
Rosemount
322 -1555
Rick Kelley
City of Apple Valley
953 -2576
Ena Cisewski
14675 Biscayne Way, Rosemount
423 -5678
Peggy Spadafore
14580 Cameo Ave., Rosemount
423 -7269
Russell Liupakka
Peoples Natural Gas, Rosemount
423 -8910
Barb Toombs
The First State Bank
423 -1121
Maurer Bouchard
3130 145th St. W., Rosemount
423 -4603
Diane Pinkert
3020 145th St. W., Rosemount
423 -1223
Ann Loch
Loch Pharmacy
423 -2261
Duane Bergh
14590 So. Robert Trail, Rosemount
423 -3993
Reid Hansen
12490 Canada Ct., Rosemount
423 -1155
Rita Dupre
Morning Glory's Bakery, Rosemount
322 -1411
Don Ratzlaff
14630 S. Robert Tr., Rosemount
423 -1202
Paul Eggen
State Farm
423 -3535
Richard J. Krierer 933 -0972
Jesse Symynkywicz RLK- Kuusisto 933 -0972
Dennis Wippermann 12538 Danbury Way, Rosemount 423 -5728
Downtown Scoping Committee d 'F
Report to City Council
August 18. 1993
General Recommendations
1. Develop a long term plan to purchase the residences`
non - compliant businesses that fall within the Downtown
The initial focus should center on the area south of 147th
Street.;
2. All one and two story buildings should have a pitched roof or `
a parapet with at least twenty five percent of its parapet at
an angle to horizontal.
3. For future development and improvement, direct the design
of the Downtown toward that of a "Campus" type
environment that provides an interconnected network of
pedestrian walkways which encourages walking between
businesses and gives an alternative to narrow sidewalks
right on heavily traveled Rt. 3. Extensive use of landscaping
will add esthetic value, provide screening, and break up large
expanses of parking lots. This design will also direct a flow
of vehicular traffic to off - street parking that is convenient
and in concert with the walkways and landscaping elements.
4. Shared parking should be encouraged and included as part of
the design.
5. All new development and improvements within the
Downtown area will be subject to review by the Planning
Commission for adherence to the above design guidelines.
6. Improve the Rosemount Mall area, which already has the
basic layout of a "Campus" type design, to provide better,
interconnecting walkways, landscaping, and traffic flow that
includes a vehicle access way from 145th Street, adjacent
to the Rosemount Mall and Supermarket, to 147th Street.
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Downtown Scopinq Committee
Report to City Council
August 18. 1993
7. Provide a well designed, interconnected sidewalk system for
the entire Downtown area. Maintain all sidewalks to allow
clean, safe, year -round use.
8. Construct pedestrian /bicycle pathways to connect all
contiguous residential areas, and the Associated Contiguous
Commercial Area, to the Downtown.
9. Access to Downtown: provide at least two pedestrian Rail
crossings to future residential areas East of the Downtown.
One should be situated above or below grade.
10. The lack of an unimpeded rail crossing discourages travel
into the Downtown from the East, and presents a safety
hazard in the form of delay to Emergency Vehicles serving
any subsequent development East of the Downtown.
Provide an above or below grade rail crossing at 145th
Street.
11. Provide a pedestrian walkway over C.R. 42 at Canada Ave.
12. Provide a pedestrian tunnel under Rt. 3 to connect the
Armory /High School area with the Parks and property East of
Rt. 3.
13. Road Improvements:
- Continue Connemara through to Rt. 3
- Widen and improve 145th Street East of Rt. 3 to C.R. 42
- Improve turn patterns at 145th Street and Rt. 3
- Improve 145th Street West of Rt. 3 to Shannon Parkway
- Eliminate parking on Rt. 3
14. Decorative lighting to be installed along Rt. 3 from the North
to South Downtown Area borders, and along 145th Street
from C.R. 42 to Chippendale, and along all other Downtown
Streets as they are developed. The new lighting will be
installed and maintained by NSP. The existing decorative
lighting, which is maintained entirely by the City, should be
removed.
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Report to City Council
August 18, 1993
15. Effective use of trees and other landscaping is seen as a
powerful unifying element for the Downtown. Direct the
Planning Commission, assisted by the Park Board and Park
Department, to establish a master plan for landscaping for
the Downtown that includes an overall design, as well as
standards, and an action plan for implementation that
includes timetables, assessments and /or other funding
considerations.
16. All new Development or improvements must adhere to the
landscaping plan, and are subject to a landscaping review
and approval process by the Planning Commission prior to
construction.
17. Create a Special Services District to handle matters such as
snow removal, parking lot maintenance, and development of
open spaces and public areas.
18. Enforce ordinances dealing with property appearance and
property maintenance.
19. Launch a project to develop the use of public space and
small, unusable properties, that can be landscaped with
trees, shrubs and floweres, and include benches, fountains,
kiosks, clock towers and other similar structures that
establish and promote the use of public areas and lend
character and a sense of place to the Downtown.
20. Stay on track with the Erickson Community Square and
Parks plans.
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