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CHAPTER 3: LAND USE
LAND USE SUMMARY
ROSEMOUNT LAND USE PLANNING
Introductory Statements:
Rosemount last completed a major update to its Comprehensive Plan in 2009. This plan was
preceded by planning efforts to plan for continued growth and development within the City,
especially for areas north of Bonaire Path and east of Akron Avenue. Since this plan was adopted,
the City has seen significant residential growth in the Akron Avenue and Highway 42 area and
northeast of downtown Rosemount. Prior to development of these areas, the City initiated major
planning efforts for these growth areas (the 42-52 Plan and Akron Avenue Area AUAR), which
served as a basis for a significant portion of the land use changes that were adopted as part of the
2030 Compressive Plan Update.
New commercial development in the nine years since the last major plan revision has been focused
on the downtown area or the commercial corridor south and southeast of the downtown. The City
continues to plan for new commercial growth along the Highway 42 corridor at key intersections
around South Robert Trail and Akron Avenue, with the expectation that new residential
development in these areas will increase demand for goods and services on a local and regional level.
Industrial land uses make up large amount of the City’s developed areas, with heavy industrial users
such as Flint Hills Resources and CF Industries occupying large areas in the eastern portion of the
City. The City’s current and updated land use plan continues to recognize these areas as important
regional economic forces, but does not call for further expansion of heavy industrial uses into new
areas. The City is planning for new business park and light industrial uses east of Akron Avenue to
help serve as a transition between the heavy industrial users and planned commercial and residential
areas.
The economic downturn of the late 2000’s has had a significant impact on the pace and demand for
new development over the past decade, which has altered the expected timing of development in
certain areas within Rosemount. The City has seen a fairly consistent level of development over the
past decade; however, mostly in the form of new single family housing while the available supply of
developable land has steadily diminished over this time frame. Two new growth areas are expected
to help accommodate new development, including the University of Minnesota’s UMore Park
property and the larger underdeveloped southeast portion of the City. While most of the City’s
growth between 2020 and 2040 is expected to occur east of Highway 52, the timing of such growth
could be impacted if the University of Minnesota proceeds with development of its Rosemount
land.
Starting in early 2016, the City began making preparations for updating the 2030 Comprehensive
Plan, and started the process with a community meeting in February of 2016. In addition to
updating the background socioeconomic and demographic information for the land use plan, the
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City elected to focus on three specific planning areas. The areas chosen for further review are areas
within the community expected to experience pressure for change or development over the time
frame of the Comprehensive Plan. The City identified these specific planning areas as follows: the
North Central Rural Area, Southeast Planning Area, and Downtown Rosemount. Each will present
different planning challenges in the future and warrant special consideration as the City updates its
land use plan. To help provide opportunities for more intensive public feedback related to each of
the smaller planning areas, the City established a task force comprised of Planning Commissioners
and affected stakeholders that met on a regular basis to discuss issues for each area. A brief
summary of these area planning efforts is as follows (ADD MAPS):
• North Central Rural Area . The potential for extension of urban services into this area was
considered as part of a review of the City’s transitional residential land use category and
potential expansion of this category east of South Robert Trail and north of 130th Street
West. The City ultimately decided to keep the rural residential land use designation in this
area. The City of Rosemount recognizes the unique rural and natural qualities of this land
located between the urbanized portions of Rosemount and the cities located further north.
Areas that were previously guided to transitional residential uses will keep this designation,
with a slight expansion of this area further north along the west side of Bacardi Avenue.
• Southeast Planning Area . A significant portion of the City’s future growth areas out to
2040 and beyond lie to the east of Highway 52 and south of Highway 42. There are roughly
4,000 acres of predominately undeveloped/agricultural land in this part of the City, and the
future land plan allocates a large portion of the City’s growth to 2040 and beyond to the
area. The updated land use plan pushes residential development up to Highway 42, with a
mixture of regional commercial, business park, and light industrial uses north of the
highway. Extending exiting services across Highway 52 will play a key role in determining
when development will occur in this area. Keeping this land within the urban reserve while
allowing reasonable uses of land prior to the extension of services will be a key issue for this
planning area.
• Downtown Rosemount. In advance of the Comprehensive Plan update, the City formed a
task force comprised of Planning Commissioners, City Council Members, Port Authority
Members, and downtown stakeholders to update the 2004 Downtown Framework Plan.
The updated plan will help establish the City’s preferences for future growth and
redevelopment in the downtown, while providing a common vision for those interesting in
investing in the downtown. The study builds on the City’s successful redevelopment efforts,
including the South Robert Trail Library, Steeple Center, Waterford mixed use project, and
senior housing projects that have helped revitalize down town. The plan ultimately supports
the continued use of a downtown mixed used classification that will encourage a mix of
commercial, residential, and pubic uses in the downtown.
Perhaps the most significant departure from the City’s previous land use plans is the inclusion of
larger areas of UMore Park (University of Minnesota) within MUSA boundary and removal of the
Agricultural Research designation for most of the university property outside of the interim use
mining areas. The updated land use plan recognizes that portions of the University property will
likely be developed within the time frame of the Plan. The overall plan for land uses within the
UMore Park property is the result of many years of planning discussions between the City of
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Rosemount and University of Minnesota, which culminated in the preparation of AUAR for the
entire property. The AUAR for UMore was completed in 2013 and anticipates a wide mix of uses
and activities through the site. The City’s future land use map provides a more generalized
allocation of lands uses than the AUAR, with a predominately business park land use pattern east of
the Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) and residential land uses east of the college. Large
Scale Mineral Extraction was approved as a 40-year interim use on large portions of the property. All
mining and reclamation in the northern area must be completed by the end of 2028.
Purpose of Land Use Plan
The Land Use Chapter serves as the guiding document concerning the use and development of land
within the City of Rosemount. This chapter has been drafted to comply with the City’s obligations
under the Minnesota Land Use Planning Act and plans for growth and development of the City out
to 2040 (with specific system plans using projections that extend beyond this date). The overarching
purpose of the plan is to:
• Plan for provision of efficient and cost-effective public services for Rosemount residents
and businesses.
• Accommodate anticipated future growth according to 2040 Met Council Regional
Framework.
• Provide an overall guide for the other plan elements associated with the 2040 Rosemount
Comprehensive Plan.
Land Use Goals and Policies
Early in the process of updating its land use plan, the City of Rosemount established a series of goals
and policies to help guide this work and to clearly state the primary objectives for the plan. These
goals and policies are listed as follows in no particular order of importance:
1) Manage the rate of development that occurs within the City.
a. Discourage the development of property that would require the extension of urban
service through undeveloped properties.
b. Deny the subdivision or rezoning of land that lacks adequate infrastructures, such as
collector streets, public utilities, parks, or public safety services.
2) Ensure that Interim Uses allow for productive use of land before development occurs but
does not prevent or inhibit the orderly development of land.
a. Gravel mining operations shall be required to have an approved reclamation plan
that allows development to occur per the Land Use, Transportation, Utilities, and
Parks and Open Space Elements.
b. Asphalt plants and similar potentially incompatible interim uses shall be adequately
screened, buffered, and/or located as far from residential property as possible and
may be required to relocate when residential property is developed per the Land Use
Plan.
c. Discourage Interim Uses from locating within the 2030 MUSA.
3) Create specific neighborhood plans to guide the development expected in unique areas of
the City.
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a. Implement the Development Framework for Downtown Rosemount updated in
2017.
b. Work with the University of Minnesota and its consultants and/or development
partners to create a plan for the potential mixed used redevelopment of the UMore
Park property, adhering to the development scenarios included in the 2013 AUAR.
c. Create a specific area plan for the development of the area surrounding the
intersection of US Highway 52 and County Road 42.
d. Consider the development of additional specific area plans as opportunities with
large land owners become available or if residential development is imminent east of
US Highway 52.
e. Encourage the preparation of environmental review documents to evaluate large
land areas for environment and infrastructural impacts and find a solution before
development occurs.
4) Provide appropriate land uses to create a diversified economy.
a. Encourage the development of office buildings within the Business Park and
Community Commercial designations to provide a high intensity of employees and
tax base per acre.
b. The four Heavy Industrial businesses within the City shall submit Planned Unit
Developments to the City that illustrate the development plans of their businesses.
c. The Heavy Industrial zoning district shall only be expanded when a Heavy Industrial
business expands in conformance with adopted Planned Unit Development.
5) (NEW) Expand opportunities for shopping and jobs for Rosemount residents.
a. Guide land for commercial development at key nodes along Highway 42, including
intersections at Business Parkway, Biscayne Avenue, 145th Street, Akron Avenue, and
Emery Avenue.
b. Promote regional commercial uses at the intersection of Highway 52 and Highway
42 to take advantage of the significant traffic volumes and high visibility at this
intersection.
6) (NEW) Maintain Downtown as the commercial and social center of the community.
a. Promote opportunities for redevelopment of existing downtown sites for
commercial, office, retail, and mixed use projects consistent with the 2017
Development Framework for Downtown
b. Provide improvements to encourage pedestrian access and connections to adjacent
neighborhoods and develop connections between Central Park and the rest of
downtown.
c. Require new development and redevelopment to adhere to design standards to help
maintain a sense of community while proving flexibility to encourage variety.
d. Consider improvements that enhance the sense of place and recognize the unique
qualities of the City’s historic commercial center.
7) Provide appropriate transitions between land uses.
a. General Industrial land uses should not be located next to residential development.
Topography, landscaping, less intense land uses, or other forms buffering shall be
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used to transition between General Industrial land and residential, recreational, or
institutional land uses.
b. The area north of Bonaire Path West west of Bacardi Avenue, and south of 130th
Street West will be allowed to develop as urban low density residential with the
expectation that the densities in this area will transition from higher to lower
between the southeast to northwest part of this area.
c. The transitional residential area may receive a Municipal Urban Service Area
expansion if the residents request the expansion or if there are septic system failures
that create health concerns.
d. Landscaping, topography, additional setbacks, or other forms of buffering shall be
used between conflicted land uses and along major collector or arterial street
frontages.
8) (NEW) Encourage connections between different portions of the community and promote a
unified vision for Rosemount.
a. Create a trail connection across Highway 52 that ties into the regional and local trail
system east and west of this road.
b. Incorporate design elements into streets and boulevards that provide a unified theme
throughout the community.
9) Identify areas for preservation of rural land uses outside of urban growth areas and provide a
reasonable transition from rural to urban uses within the City’s growth areas.
a. Existing rural residential areas in the northwest portion of the City will retain this
classification, and the City will not plan to extend public water and sewer services
into this area. An existing area of transitional residential between Dodd Boulevard
nad South Robert Trail and in the vicinity of 128th Street West will remain due to the
small size of the lots in this area.
b. Land that has been acquired by Flint Hills resources as a buffer area north of
Bonaire Path and east of Akron Avenue will be guided for Agricultural uses, with
larger areas within the buffer used for farming or left as open space.
10) Encourage the redevelopment of blighted, nuisance, contaminated, or underdeveloped
property.
a. Work with Dakota County Environmental Management, Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency, Metropolitan Council, Department of Employment and Economic
Development, or other applicable agencies to leverage funds, resources, and
expertise to redevelop property with environmental concerns.
b. Work with the University of Minnesota, the Department of the Army, Dakota
County Environmental Management, and other applicable agencies to ensure that
UMore Park and the former Gopher Ordnance Works have their environmental
issues addressed during any potential UMore Park development.
c. Use the resources available to the City through its City Council and Port Authority to
redevelop blighted, nuisance, contaminated, or underdeveloped property.
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d. Encourage the creation of Development Response Action Plans (DRAP) per the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency guidelines for former dumps and other
properties with environmental concerns.
11) Encourage and promote sustainable development, green building, and resource
conservation.
a. Consider requiring green building standards or energy conservation practices for
developments that receive public funding and/or assistance.
b. Provide education and resources to residents and businesses about available energy
conservation and resource management measures.
c. Encourage the use of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED),
Minnesota GreenStar, Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines, EnergyStar, or
other sustainable building practices during development.
LAND USE FORECASTS
MET COUNCIL COMMUNITY DESIGNATION
Rosemount Designation
The Met Council updates its 30-year forecasts for the Twin Cities metropolitan area at least once
every decade, which is part of the Council’s regional development plan known as Thrive MSP 2040.
With this forecasting work, each community in the area is given a general community designation.
Community designations group jurisdictions with similar characteristics for the application of
regional policies. The Council uses community designations to guide regional growth and
development; establish land use expectations including overall development densities and patterns;
and outline the respective roles of the Council and individual communities, along with strategies for
planning for forecasted growth.
All of Rosemount is designated as “Emerging Suburban Edge” under the regional development
plan. Emerging Suburban Edge communities include cities, townships and portions of both that are
in the early stages of transitioning into urbanized levels of development. Emerging Suburban Edge
communities are expected to plan for forecasted population and household growth at average
densities of at least 3-5 units per acre for new development and redevelopment. In addition,
Emerging Suburban Edge communities are expected to target opportunities for more intensive
development near regional transit investments at densities and in a manner articulated in the Met
Council’s 2040 Transportation Policy Plan. This designation represents a change from the 2030
framework when Rosemount was split between “developing area” and “agricultural area”.
Some of the major planning and policy considerations associated with this designation that are
carried forward throughout the land use plan include the following:
• Plan and stage development for forecasted growth through 2040 and beyond at overall
average net densities of at least 3-5 dwelling units per acre. The future land use table
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documents that the City is projected to achieve a net density of 3.82 units per acre for
projected growth between 2020 and 2030 and 3.12 units per acre in the subsequent decade.
• Target higher-intensity developments in areas with better access to regional sewer and
transportation infrastructure, connections to local commercial activity centers, transit
facilities, and recreational amenities. The land use plan update provides opportunities for
commercial, medium, and high density residential development at various nodes along the
Highway 42 and Highway 46 corridors that align with the intersection of collector roads.
• Identify and protect an adequate supply of land to accommodate growth for future
development up to and beyond 2040. The City’s MUSA boundary has been staged to
accommodate all growth projected in each 10 year planning period based on the low end of
the density range in the Plan. Development areas beyond 2040 has been included in the
City’s plans to account for the ultimate building out of all land included within the
Metropolitan Council’s urban reserve area.
• Plan for infrastructure needed to support growth. The City’s system plans have been
developed using the land use plan for guidance to establish the timing and location of future
growth.
MAP 3.1: Thrive MSP 2040 Community Designations
General Implications of Met Council Designation
The City has planned for new residential development to meet or exceed a minimum of three units
per acre. This density is achieved through a mix of residential land use classifications that are
intended to provide a high degree of flexibility for the City and developers. While future residential
development is Rosemount is expected to maintain the historical pattern of predominately single
family homes on individual lots, the City has incorporated several areas of medium and high density
residential land uses in strategic locations with the expectation that on average the City’s overall
residential growth will exceed three units per acre.
Under the previous land use plan, the City provided a detailed analysis of the amount of vacant land
that was guided for urban development as part of the 2020 Plan that has yet been developed. This
land was then removed from the City’s overall density calculations because the Met Council had not
established minimum density requirements up to that point in time. The City therefore
demonstrated that all residential development subsequent the 2020 plan would conform to the
expected range of 3-5 units per acre. In order to simplify this analysis for the 2040 Plan, the City is
estimating that 450 acres of land guided for urban residential land uses in 2020 remains vacant as of
2018. The vacant land and household projections found later in this chapter will account for this
area of land.
The City amended its 2030 land use plan in 2015 to update the density ranges for the low, medium,
and high density residential land uses in order to better align with the classifications used by the Met
Council. These changes are carried forward into the current plan. Specifically, the City increased
the medium density residential category from 5-10 units per acre to 6-12 units per acre. The high
density category was revised from 10-24 units per acre to 12-30 units per acre. The low density
residential category was not amended at that time; however, the 2040 land use plan adjusts the high
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end of the density range for this category from 5 to 6 units per acre. The City has further adjusted
the low end of the LDR classification from 1 to 1.5 units per acre to better match the current market
conditions and historical densities seen in Rosemount while still proving some flexibility for new
single family neighborhoods in the community.
The overall housing projections will be further evaluated in the housing chapter in order to
demonstrate compliance with the City’s affordable housing requirements.
Historically, the City has provided both an overall net density for all residential development, and a
density that is projected out in five year increments based on estimates developed by the Planning
Department. The updated plan will provide projections in ten-year increments using a similar
methodology to that used in the previous plan. These projections illustrate that the City will meet or
exceed its household and population projections in Rosemount’s 2015 System Statement.
Regional Issues
The type of development, and mix of development types, that is expected to occur in Rosemount
between now and 2040 is consistent for a community at the edge of the Twin Cities metropolitan
area. A large number of Rosemount residents are connected to shopping and job opportunities west
of the City. As Rosemount continues to grow, the City would like to see more of these commercial
services and job centers located within the City. Connectivity to the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul
area is important for Rosemount, and will be an important issue as the City expands further to the
east of south.
The transition from rural to urban is an important planning consideration for Rosemount, especially
as new growth occurs east of Highway 52 in areas that are far removed from existing development
patterns. Locally, maintaining the small town feel people enjoy will be harder as the community
continues to expand eastward. The City will continue to pursue opportunities to address this issue
when considering the future development and community planning.
2040 FORECAST
General Observations
According to the 2010 Census, the City of Rosemount had a population of 21,874 people within
7,587 households. This represents an increase of 7,255 people and 2,845 households from the 2000
census. Using data from the City of Rosemount Building Division, the City created an additional
669 housing units between 2000 and 2006, resulting in a January 1, 2016 household count of 8,256
and an estimated population of 23,244.
Since the 2010 Census the City of Rosemount has experienced an increase of 1,370 people with a
corresponding increase of 669 households over that time span (through 2016). While these numbers
represents a fairly steady rate of growth, it is slower than previous decades. Population growth has
been impacted by the recession and also by gradual reductions in the average household size. Due
to these and other factors, Rosemount remains around 1,000 units short of the Met Council’s 2020
projections for households, although development in the intervening years will help close this gap.
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The City’s updated population, household, and employment forecast are found in Table 3.1.
Households and population are expected to increase on a linear basis after 2020; employment
growth is expected to occur as new development areas are open up and will therefore coincide with
the projected residential growth.
TABLE 3.1: Metropolitan Council Forecasts
2010 2016 2020 2030 2040
Population 21,874 23,244 25,900 31,700 38,000
Households 7,587 8,256 9,300 11,600 14,000
Employment 6,721 6,678* 9,900 11,500 13,100
Sources: Met Council, Rosemount Planning, *Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
*Note – employment numbers will be subject to further review. The numbers from the QCEW do not match those
from the most recent American Community Survey numbers. The Planning Department will likely perform its own
estimates to determine the current employment number.
Other Observations
• Overall population and household numbers have been moderately decreased from the 2030
Plan.
• The future land use map will be updated to reflect the current availability of land within
Rosemount.
• The initial future land use map and table will assume full build out of available land in the
southeastern portion of the City and the addition of a small portion of the UMore property
for development within the 2040 Plan timeframe.
• The City will need to accommodate an additional 5,744 households between now and 2040.
This amount is in line with projections from the 2030 Plan, but now pushes this growth out
to 2040.
• The City will not need to add a large amount of new residential land to accommodate the
household projections through 2040.
• The plan should be updated to reflect land that has been developed since 2009 and to
acknowledge the actual densities of development over the past 10 years.
• The 2030 plan provided a minimum density number as well as an actual density number
(from the plat monitoring program) for future projections. Staff is recommending using this
same approach for the 2040 plan.
• The City approved several Comprehensive Plan Amendments that ultimately reduced
density over the timeframe of the previous plan. In general, subdivisions densities were in
line with the projections from the Planning Department.
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CHART 3.1: Historic Population and Household Growth
• Projected growth between 2017 and 2040 is consistent with the City’s historical growth
trends dating back to the 1980’s.
Socioeconomics/General Demographic Discussion
• General observations from the Community Context Chapter and the community forecast
from this section.
• The plan update will reflect the need for additional medium density and high density
residential development opportunities. The higher densities will be necessary to keep the
City’s overall residential densities within the 3-5 unit per acre range, to accommodate the
expected demand for different housing types, and to meet the City’s obligations to plan for
affordable housing.
• As experienced recently by the Planning Commission approval of high density residential
development is difficult if the property is not already guided for the use. To ensure there are
opportunities for lifecycle housing, additional areas of high and medium density residential
land should be made available so there are locational options in the future.
EXISTING LAND USE
EXISTING LAND USES
Existing Land Use Discussion
• Three major land use areas in Rosemount: western urban area, eastern industrial area, and
southern agricultural area.
• Table 3.2 includes data from the Met Council and Metro GIS that is used to track land uses
throughout the metro area. This information is generalized, and is broken down on a more
specific level than the City’s land use plan. Large urban lots and underutilized commercial
and industrial lots are considered undeveloped land. The City does not classify land that
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cannot be developed under current zoning requirements to be undeveloped, hence the
difference in reporting between this and the future land use section.
TABLE 3.2: Existing Land Use – Met Council and Metro GIS
2010 2005
Land Use Acres Percent Acres Percent
Change
Single Family Detached 2,751 12.2% 2,555 7.1%
Multifamily (and SFA) 391 1.7% 320 18.2%
Farmstead 121 0.5% 160 -32.2%
Office, Retail, Commercial 153 0.7% 140 8.5%
Mixed Use 49 0.2% 35 28.6%
Industrial and Utility 1,769 7.9% 1,700 3.9%
Extractive 128 0.6% 180 -40.6%
Institutional 414 1.8% 375 9.4%
Park, Recreational or Preserve 1049 4.7% 910 13.3%
Major Highway 323 1.4% 335 -3.7%
Railway 96 0.4% 50 47.9%
Airports 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
Open Water 1,158 5.1% 1,155 0.3%
Agriculture 8,752 38.8% 9,270 -5.9%
Undeveloped Land 5,377 23.9% 5,365 0.2%
Total 22,531 100.0% 22,550 -
MAP 3.2: Existing Land Use 2015 – Met Council and Metro GIS
Land Available for Development
• The following chart examines the amount of land within the City that is developed or
undeveloped (available to accommodate future growth or re-guided from the current land
use designation).
• The chart uses the City’s future land use designations (as opposed to the Met Council
classification system) in order to provide a better frame of reference for an analysis of the
City’s future land use plan.
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• Nearly all of the conversion from vacant/agricultural land to developed land since 2009 has
occurred in the area east of Bacardi Avenue, North of 145th Street, West of Akron Avenue,
and south of Bonaire Path.
• The amounts for undeveloped land were determined from the 2030 future land use map.
TABLE 3.3: Current Land Use Areas for Developed and Undeveloped Land
Land Use Designation Land Use
Abbreviation
Developed
Land Area
(Acres)
Undeveloped
Land Area*
(Acres)
Total Land
Area (Acres)
Agriculture AG
Agricultural Research AGR
Rural Residential RR
Transitional Residential TR
Low Density Residential LDR
Medium Density Residential MDR
High Density Residential HDR
Commercial C
Business Park BP
Light Industrial LI
General Industrial GI
Waste Management WM
Public/Institutional PI
Parks and Open Space PO
Floodplain (and Mississippi
River)
FP
Total Land Uses 22,531
* Land that was guided for development but has not yet developed since the plan adoption.
Development Trends
• The City has seen modest increases in the amount of land that has been developed for
residential land uses in the last 10 years.
• The City has seen small increases in the amount of land that has been developed for
commercial and industrial uses.
• Much of the growth for the 2040 plan can be accommodated within the areas previously
guided for development.
EXISTING REGIONAL PARKS, PARK PRESERVES AND SPECIAL RECREATION FEATURES
Regional Park Acknowledgment
• A portion of Spring Lake Park is located within the eastern portion of Rosemount along the
Mississippi River. The park is guided for Parks/Open Space on the City’s future land use
map.
• Lebanon Hills Regional Park is located immediately north of the City’s boundary with Eagan
in the northwest part of the City. No portion of the park extends into Rosemount.
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• Whitetail Woods Regional Park is located approximately two miles south of the City in
Empire Township.
• The Rosemount Greenway, Vermillion Highlands, and Mississippi River regional trails all
wind through Rosemount. The City’s Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan incorporates the
regional trails as part the City’s plans.
MAP 3.3: Regional Parks, Park Preserves and Special Recreation Features
FUTURE LAND USE
FUTURE LAND USE
Planned Land Uses 2040
• In order to accommodate the City’s projected land use needs out to 2040, the land use plan
proposes to increase the amount of land for development in the southeast portion of the
City. The plan pushes the 2040 MUSA line further to the east and south.
• The plan reduces the amount of land that has been guided for business park development
primarily by extending residential development in the southeast, north to TH42.
• The general arrangement of uses is consistent with the 2030 land use plan and the 42-52 plan
prior to this.
• Other major features: continued implementation of Akron Avenue/TH42 plans,
establishment of a regional commercial node at the intersection of TH42 and TH52, the
creation of a neighborhood commercial district at the TH55 and TH42 intersection, and the
guiding of land along TH42 west of Akron Avenue for business park development.
• The City continues to plan transitional land uses around the heavy manufacturing areas in
the eastern portion of the City (including Flint Hills, CF Industries, Endres, and others).
• Flint Hills has acquired additional parcels around its facilities since 2009. These parcels are
still guided for future development similar to the 2030 Plan, but have not been included in
the City’s calculations concerning land available for development.
• A moderate portion of the overall UMore Park property has been included in the City’s 2040
future land use maps, and represents areas that the City expects will be transferred for
development within the time frame of the 2040 Plan. Further discussion with UMore
representatives is needed to discuss their development goals and intentions so that they can
be adequately conveyed in the Comprehensive Plan update.
MAP 3.4: 2040 Future Land Use Map
TABLE 3.4: PLANNING LAND USE TABLE
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Land
Use
Res
Min
(upa)
Res
Max
(upa)
2020 % of
land
2030 % of
land
2040 % of
land
Full
Build-
out
% of
land
Agriculture n/a 0.02
5
4,992 22.1% 4,992 22.1% 3,811 16.9% 2,281 10.1%
Agriculture
Research*
n/a 0.02
5
3,177 14.1% 3,177 14.1% 3,177 14.1% 1,079 4.8%
Rural Residential n/a 0.2 1,828 8.1% 1,828 8.1% 1,828 8.1% 1,828 8.1%
Transitional
Residential
n/a .2 or
.33
741 3.3% 771 3.4% 771 3.4% 771
3.4%
Low Density
Residential
1.5 6 2,705 12.0% 3,725 16.5% 4,113 18.2% 6,185 27.4%
Medium Density
Residential
6 12 253 1.1% 466 2.1% 601 2.7% 999 4.4%
High Density
Residential
12 30 65 0.3% 127 0.6% 154 0.7% 209 0.9%
Downtown* 20 40 64 0.3% 64 0.3% 64 0.3% 64 0.3%
Neighborhood
Commercial
11 0.0% 11 0.0% 11 0.0% 54 0.2%
Community
Commercial
166 0.7% 370 1.6% 588 2.6% 659 2.9%
Regional
Commercial
21 0.1% 358 1.6% 358 1.6% 358 1.6%
Business Park 218 1.0% 1,060 4.7% 1,472 6.5% 2,393 10.6%
Light Industrial 45 0.2% 505 2.2% 505 2.2% 505 2.2%
General
Industrial
2,485 11.0% 2,855 12.6% 2,855 12.6% 2,855 12.6%
Waste
Management
238 1.1% 238 1.1% 238 1.1% 238 1.1%
Public/
Institutional
342 1.5% 342 1.5% 342 1.5% 384 1.7%
Parks and Open
Space
694 3.1% 694 3.1% 694 3.1% 721 3.2%
Floodplain 990 4.4% 990 4.4% 990 4.4% 990 4.4%
Vacant Land 3,538 15.7% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
TOTALS 22,573 100.0% 22,573 100.0% 22,573 100.0% 22,573 100.0%
Notes:
* The City’s future land use table and projections do not include land with the UMore area. This area is tracked
under a separate table.
* The vacant land use category in 2020 is based on City estimates for land within the 2030 MUSA that has not yet
been developed. All other land use changes are deducted from the supply of AG land.
* The City is assuming 20% of land in downtown category will redevelop for residential purposes by 2030.
* Full build-out out is listed for planning purposes only and includes developing areas within UMore.
MAP 3.5: Land Use Changes 2020-2040 (not included)
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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MUSA IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES
Review with Draft Areas from Future Land Use Plan
• The 2040 residential densities and land areas proposed for development must be consistent
with the Met Council density standard of 3-5 units per acre for Rosemount.
• The City has previously requested credit for units that were platted prior to 2007 and that
were platted in excess of 3 units per acre.
• New calculations must be made for all land that was guided differently than the 2020 plan or
is newly planned in the 2040 plan.
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 2017-2040
Residential Growth in 10-year Increments
• The 2030 Plan included a section that broke down future residential development into five
year increments.
• This was done to help describe the timing and location of future development and to also
demonstrate compliance with the Met Council’s minimum density requirements.
• The City used actual plat reporting data in this section to provide a better estimate
concerning the number of expected new households planned for the City.
• This section will need to be updated once the future land use table and area changes have
been completed, however, it may be eliminated if the City’s overall density numbers are
within the required range.
• Potential to move under “Staged Development and Redevelopment” Section
FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
This section of the Land Use chapter establishes the City’s official land use categories depicted on
the official Future Land Use Map (Map 3.4). The map assigns planned land use types to all parcels
within the community to guide current and future planning and development through the year 2040,
and is the official land use designation map for the City. The assigned land use designations are
intended to shape the character, type and density of future development in manner consistent with
the overall goals and objectives identified in this plan. Any new development, redevelopment,
change in land use or change in zoning is required to be consistent with the official land use
guidance for each parcel. The official land use plan categories are listed below.
Agriculture (AG)
Purpose This land use designation is intended for the majority of the land that is located
outside the MUSA. Rosemount has a long history of agriculture but the community is
rapidly urbanizing. The City must balance the needs of the continued farming
operations with the expansion of the urban landscape.
Location Criteria Outside the MUSA.
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Min. Requirements
for Development
Development is discouraged in the agricultural land use designations. Construction
activities should be limited to expansions of farming operations and housing for farm
families.
Utilities Private wells and septic systems are required.
Typical Uses Crop and livestock farming; farmstead housing; churches; recreational open spaces;
parks; and public buildings.
Density One (1) unit per forty (40) acres
Appropriate Zoning AG - Agricultural
Limited Secondary
Zoning
AGP – Agricultural Preserve for property enrolled in the agricultural preserve
program; P – Public and Institutional for churches, parks, or open space.
There are a number of agricultural properties within the City that are enrolled in the Agricultural
Preserve, Green Acres, or other property tax relief programs. The City will continue to support
enrollment of active agricultural properties within these programs provided that it does not inhibit
the orderly development of the City. The City discourages the use of these programs by land
owners to reduce the holding costs of land before the property develops or the use of these
programs to defer assessments of public infrastructure on properties that are to be developed in the
near future.
Agriculture Research (AGR)
Purpose This land use designation is used solely for the UMore Park property that is owned
and operated by the University of Minnesota and located outside of areas designated
for future development.
Location Criteria Within the UMore Park property owned and operated by the University of Minnesota.
Min. Requirements
for Development
Land uses that support the educational and research missions of the University of
Minnesota are exempt from local land use regulations.
Utilities Private wells and septic systems are required.
Typical Uses Agricultural production; research laboratories; classrooms; offices; and conference
rooms. Interim Uses consistent with City ordinances and regulcations.
Density One (1) unit per forty (40) acres
Appropriate Zoning AG - Agricultural
Limited Secondary
Zoning
None
The Agricultural Research land use classification was previously used by the City for the entire
UMore property within Rosemount. With development expected to occur over large portions of
UMore within the time frame of the Plan, the portions remaining AG are those areas that are subject
to an interim use permit for mineral extraction or areas that are not able to be developed for other
reasons.
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Rural Residential (RR)
Purpose Northwestern Rosemount is characterized by a rolling, wooded landscape that
includes numerous lakes and wetlands. To preserve this natural landscape, the City
has designated this land as rural residential to provide residential housing while
preserving significant areas of wetlands and woodlands. The keeping of horses is
anticipated within the rural residential area, but the farming of other livestock is
discouraged.
Location Criteria Located in northwest Rosemount, generally described as north of 132nd Street West
and west of the Progressive Rail line.
Min. Requirements
for Development
Street frontage and a buildable area outside of wetlands and wetland buffers. Being
rural in nature, it is not expected that urban features such as sidewalks, neighborhood
parks, or a grid pattern of streets will be installed when the land is developed. Trail
corridors (for pedestrian, bicyclists, and/or horses) shall be encouraged to provide the
connection of the rural residents with each other, as well as to the City as a whole.
Utilities Private wells and septic systems are required
Typical Uses Private wells and septic systems are required.
Density One (1) unit per five (5) acres
Appropriate Zoning RR – Rural Residential
Limited Secondary
Zoning
AG - Agricultural for lots that are greater twenty (20) acres in size.
The future land use plan guides land in the north central portion of the City for TR – Transitioal
Residential in recognition of its location between the urbanizing areas of three different
communities. Approximately 1,200 acres west of the Progress Rail line and north of 120th Street is
preserved for rural residential uses, with no plans to extend public water and sewer services into
these areas.
The majority of the parcels that are designated Rural Residential are five (5) acres or less in size
meaning that no further subdivision would be allowed. There are a small number of parcels that are
twenty (20) acres or larger in size that are suitable for further subdivision. The development of these
parcels will need to be sensitive to the wetlands, trees, and other natural resources unique to this
area.
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Transitional Residential (TR)
Purpose This land use designation is intended to transition between the rural residential area of
northwest Rosemount and the urban development of greater Rosemount and the
adjacent cities of Eagan and Inver Grove Hights. Transitional residential areas are
intended to receive urban services sometime in the future, while it may or may not be
within the timeframe of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Development that occurs
within the transitional residential designation is intended to have urban densities, but
generally at a lesser density than the other residential land use designation and only
with the extension of public services.
Location Criteria Areas within the MUSA that have a rolling, wooded landscape similar to the rural
residential northwest; developed residential neighborhoods with lots less than one (1)
acre in size outside of the MUSA; transition areas between urbanizing land within
Rosemount and adjacent communities.
Min. Requirements
for Development
The extension of urban service is needed for the further development of the
Transitional Residential area. All land guided for Transitional Residential within the
MUSA line have previously been developed under the guidelines of the City’s
previous plans. Any extension of public services into areas guided for TR will require
an amendment to the City’s future sewer service area (2030 MUSA).
Utilities Private wells and septic systems are required for rural residential land. Municipal
water and sanitary sewer are required for land to be developed at urban densities.
Typical Uses Single family homes; churches; parks; and public buildings. Duplexes or townhomes
with four (4) or less units per building may be considered as a part of a planned unit
development provided that the overall density does not exceed three (3) units per
acre.
Density One (1) unit per five (5) acres without municipal water and sanitary sewer. One (1) to
three (3) units per acre with municipal water and sanitary sewer.
Appropriate Zoning RR – Rural Residential for parcels without municipal water and sanitary sewer; R1 –
Low Density Residential for parcels with municipal water and sanitary sewer.
Limited Secondary
Zoning
RL – Very Low Density Residential for neighborhoods of existing non-conforming
rural residential lots if municipal water and sanitary sewer is provided; AG -
Agricultural for lots that are greater twenty (20) acres in size.
There are two major areas of undeveloped or underdeveloped Transitional Residential designated
land within the 2040 Land Use Plan. . All land designated as TR is located outside of the 2030
MUSA line. The first TR area is bounded generally by South Robert Trail, City boundary with
Eagan and Inver Grove Heights, Akron Avenue and 130th Street West.The second area is generally
bounded by the Progress Rail rail line, Bonaire Path, Bacardi Avenue, and 130th Street West
(Bacardi Area).
The Bacardi Area is surrounded by single family homes to the south, a mixed residential
neighborhood to the southwest, an existing rural neighborhood of single family homes with lots
about one (1) acre in size to the north, and anticipated Low Density Residential development to the
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east. The area is within the shoreland district for Keegan Lake and therefore has an ordinance
requiring open space and additional setbacks from the lake. It is anticipated that the area will
develop predominately with single family homes to transition from the urban levels of development
to the south and east to the rural neighborhoods to the north. Small lot single family homes or
multiple family units less than four (4) units per building may be considered if that form of
development provides for increased open space preservation and wetland/shoreland protection
while not exceeding a gross density of three (3) units per acre.
The north central area lies between low density residential areas to the south, agricultural land
owned by Flint Hills Resources to the east, urbanizing area within the Cities of Eagan and Inver
Grove Heights to the north, and the other Transitional Residential area to the west. This area
includes two large lot subdivisions with a mixture of rural lots ranging in size from three to 70 acres.
Given its close proximity to urbanizing areas both to the north and south and smaller rural lots to
the west, the City intends to plan for extending future public services into this area without a specific
time frame for doing so.
The Transitional Residential land outside of the MUSA is not anticipated to be developed within the
2030 Land Use Plan provided the individual septic systems continue to function without causing
health concerns for the wells and wetlands. The City has a plan for providing municipal sanitary
sewer service to the Transitional Residential land outside the MUSA if health concerns from failing
septic systems arise. It is anticipated that the underdeveloped properties within the Transitional
Residential areas would develop to urban densities if municipal sanitary sewer service is installed to
supplement the costs of providing services to the existing Transitional Residential residents.
Low Density Residential (LDR)
Purpose Low Density Residential housing is the predominant land use by area within the
MUSA boundary. Low Density Residential housing is typically single family housing
or townhouses with few units per building. The houses usually contain multiple
bedrooms, bathrooms, and garage stalls per unit. Low Density Residential land
provides housing suitable for families with children, and as such, should be located
close to schools, churches, public parks, and neighborhood commercial.
Location Criteria Street frontage and within the MUSA.
Min. Requirements
for Development
Low Density Residential subdivisions are expected to be provided with the full urban
infrastructure, such as sidewalks, neighborhood parks, and streets with good access
and interconnectivity. Attention should be paid to pedestrian and bicycle
transportation to provide access for children to schools, churches, and public parks.
Utilities Municipal water and sanitary sewer are required.
Typical Uses Single family homes; duplexes; townhomes with four (4) or less units per building;
churches; elementary and secondary schools; private recreation spaces maintained by
homeowner associations; and public parks.
Density One (1) to six (6) units per acre
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Appropriate Zoning R1 – Low Density Residential
Limited Secondary
Zoning
R2 – Moderate Density Residential; R1A – Low Density Residential within
subdivisions that were developed prior to 1980.
Medium Density Residential (MDR)
Purpose Medium Density Residential land uses provide almost half of the total housing units
that will be developed between 2018 and 2040, while providing only a quarter of the
currently undeveloped residential area. To provide the level of density within Medium
Density Residential neighborhoods, individual yards outside of the units are typically
not included. As opposed to Low Density Residential, these developments
incorporate many common features outside the units, such as yards, driveways,
maintenance, and recreational space.
Location Criteria Frontage onto collector and local streets and within the MUSA. Medium Density
Housing works well in mixed uses development and adjacent to all land uses except
industrial.
Min. Requirements
for Development
Common private recreational opportunities should be provided within each residential
development to compensate for the lack of private yard space per housing unit. Due
to the density, individual garages should have access to private streets or driveways to
limit the number of curb cuts onto public local street. Limiting the number of curb
cuts will provide the maximum amount of public parking spaces on the public street
frontages. Residential subdivisions are expected to be provided with the full urban
infrastructure, such as sidewalks, neighborhood parks, and streets with good access
and interconnectivity. Attention should be paid to pedestrian and bicycle
transportation to provide access for children to schools, churches, and public parks.
Utilities Municipal water and sanitary sewer are required.
Typical Uses Single family homes or detached townhomes on smaller lots; duplexes; townhomes
with three (3) of more units per building; churches; elementary and secondary schools;
private recreation spaces maintained by homeowner associations; and public parks.
Density Six (6) to twelve (12) units per acre
Appropriate Zoning R3 – Medium Density Residential
Limited Secondary
Zoning
R2 – Moderate Density Residential
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High Density Residential (HDR)
Purpose The intent of the High Density Residential district is to accommodate many of the life
cycle housing options not addressed within the Low Density or Medium Density
Residential land uses. Senior and assisted living development for the increasing aging
population, along with affordable rental or ownership units for new graduates or
young families, often require greater densities than are allowed within the low or
medium density neighborhoods. High density residential housing shall be constructed
of the same or better building materials and have access to the same recreational,
institutional, and commercial amenities as the other residential uses.
Location Criteria Frontage onto collector and local streets and within the MUSA. High Density
Housing works well in mixed uses development and adjacent to most land uses except
industrial.
Min. Requirements
for Development
Common private recreational opportunities should be provided within each residential
development to compensate for the lack of private yard space per housing unit. Care
will need to be taken to buffer between high density and low density residential due to
the difference in scale of the uses. Residential subdivisions are expected to be
provided with the full urban infrastructure, such as sidewalks, neighborhood parks,
and streets with good access and interconnectivity. Attention should be paid to
pedestrian and bicycle transportation to provide access for children to schools,
churches, and public parks.
Utilities Municipal water and sanitary sewer are required.
Typical Uses Townhomes with six (6) to twelve (12) units per building; multiple story apartment or
condominium buildings; churches; elementary and secondary schools; private
recreation spaces maintained by homeowner associations; and public parks.
Density Twelve (12) to thirty (30) units per acre
Appropriate Zoning R4 – High Density Residential
Limited Secondary
Zoning
R3 – Medium Density Residential
Downtown (DT)
Purpose This land use designation is intended to provide for the variety of land uses that make
a successful downtown. These uses include the civic functions of government,
education, and gathering spaces, as well as the variety of uses that would allow
residents to live, work, shop and recreate all within Downtown. The focus of this
land use designation will be to regulate the performance standards of properties and
buildings (such as building materials and appearance; shared parking; and pedestrian
focused streets and building frontages) over the segregation of land uses that typically
occur in the other land use designations within the Comprehensive Plan.
Location Criteria The downtown area is roughly bounded from one block west of South Robert Street,
to the railroad tracks on the east, and from 143rd Street East on the north to just
short of County Road 42 on the south.
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Min. Requirements
for Development
This land use designation is more concerned about the appearance and performance
of buildings and properties within Downtown rather than the uses that actually
occupy the buildings. Land uses that can meet the performance standards described
by the Development Framework for Downtown Rosemount, the Downtown Design
Guidelines, and the Zoning Ordinance should be allowed to develop downtown. The
Development Framework for Downtown Rosemount plans approximately 25% of the
land area Downtown for residential land uses.
Utilities Municipal water and sanitary sewer are required.
Typical Uses Public buildings; elementary and secondary schools; libraries; churches; gathering
places; parks; townhouses; apartments; condominiums; retail; restaurants; bars; and
offices.
Density Zero (0) to forty (40) units per acre (residential uses)
Appropriate Zoning DT – Downtown; P – Public and Institutional
Limited Secondary
Zoning
R3 – Medium Density Residential; R4 – High Density Residential; C4 – General
Commercial
Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
Purpose This land use designation is intended to provide areas for commercial businesses that
focus their services to the surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Location Criteria The size of each Neighborhood Commercial district is intended to be less than five
(5) acres in size. The district should be located adjacent to collector or arterial streets,
but the access to the commercial area should be equally focused on pedestrians and
bicyclists as the automobile.
Min. Requirements
for Development
The development of these commercial areas is dependent on an existing or
developing residential neighborhood, a developed street network, and a system of
sidewalks and trails.
Utilities Municipal water and sanitary sewer are required.
Typical Uses Restaurants; retail; gas stations; convenience stores; and personal services.
Intensity
Appropriate Zoning C1 – Convenience Commercial
Limited Secondary
Zoning
C4 – General Commercial
Community Commercial (CC)
Purpose This land use designation is intended to provide retail, professional offices, and
personal services that serve the daily and weekly needs of the residents of Rosemount.
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Location Criteria The size of each Community Commercial district is intended to be at least 50 acres or
greater in size. Close proximity to arterial streets is needed for visibility while
individual business accesses shall be provided predominantly from collector, local, or
private streets.
Min. Requirements
for Development
Traffic patterns within the Community Commercial district are intended to be served
through frontage roads, backage roads, and cross-access easements that supplement
the collector and local street network. Traffic patterns should also be designed to
adequately serve automobiles, delivery vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists throughout
the district.
Utilities Municipal water and sanitary sewer are required.
Typical Uses Retail; offices; personal services; restaurants; gas stations; and auto oriented businesses
not requiring outdoor storage.
Intensity
Appropriate Zoning C4 – Community Commercial
Limited Secondary
Zoning
C3 - Highway Commercial
Regional Commercial (RC)
Purpose This land use designation is intended to provide commercial opportunities for
businesses that have a regional draw; businesses that have products residents need to
purchase, rent, or lease annually or less often; or auto oriented businesses that require
outdoor storage.
Location Criteria The size of districts intended for auto orientated businesses may be as small as 10
acres, while the size of districts intended for businesses with a regional draw should be
a minimum of 50 acres. Auto orientated business district should be located along
arterial roads, while regional draw districts should be located at the intersections or
interchanges of principal arterial roads.
Min. Requirements
for Development
Frontage and backage road systems
Utilities Municipal water and sanitary sewer are required.
Typical Uses Hotels; theaters; big box retail; post-secondary education; vehicle sales and rentals;
auto repair garages; tool repair; machinery sales; contractor yards; and retail.
Intensity
Appropriate Zoning C3 – Highway Commercial
Limited Secondary
Zoning
C4 – General Commercial
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Two Regional Commercial districts are provided within the Land Use Plan: an approximately 20
acre district bounded by South Robert Trail, Canada Circle, and the Union Pacific rail line; and an
approximately 350 acre district surrounding the intersection of County Road 42 and US Highway 52.
The 20 acre Regional Commercial district is intended for auto oriented businesses. This district
provides an area for the auto orientated businesses currently located Downtown, or the contractor
businesses located southwest of County Road 42 and South Robert Trail, can be relocated.
The 350 acre Regional Commercial district is intended for businesses with a regional draw or with
products that are sold annually or less often. Big box retail, theaters, or hotels are appropriate uses
in this area, as well as an area for existing vehicle sales businesses in other parts of the City to
relocate.
Business Park (BP)
Purpose The intent of the Business Park district is to develop businesses with a large number
of employees, wages that support an entire family, and constructed of high quality
buildings that provide both beauty and tax base to the community. Establishments
within the business park are intended to have little or no outdoor storage, with the
majority of the business activities occurring completely indoors.
Location Criteria The size of each Business Park district is intended to be greater than 150 acres in size.
The district should be located adjacent to heavily traveled arterial roads to provide
both visibility and access to these major employment centers.
Min. Requirements
for Development
Within the MUSA and with an improved access to a collector and/or arterial road to
serve the district. The street network within the business park should be designed to
accommodate truck and freight traffic while also providing sidewalks and pedestrian
improvements for employees to use during breaks and lunch periods.
Utilities Municipal water and sanitary sewer are encouraged. Private well and septic systems
may be permitted as an interim system before municipal water and sanitary sewer are
available provided an appropriate septic area is located and infrastructure is installed
to connect to when utilities are at the development’s boundary.
Typical Uses Office; retail and office warehouses; research laboratories; post-secondary education;
distributors; and manufacturing.
Intensity
Appropriate Zoning BP – Business Park
Limited Secondary
Zoning
C4 – General Commercial near intersections of major roads; LI – Light Industrial
adjacent to industrial planned areas.
Light Industrial (LI)
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Purpose The intent of the Light Industrial district is to provide an opportunity for high paying
manufacturing, assembly, or wholesaling jobs that require less intense land
development along with some outdoor storage. Light industrial businesses are
expected to be constructed of quality building materials and for uses that do not
generate the external noises, smells, vibrations, or similar nuisances normally
associated with medium or heavy industrial uses.
Location Criteria Light Industrial land uses are intended to buffer general industrial lands uses from
commercial or residential. The size of each Light Industrial district is intended to be a
minimum of 60 acres in size and located with access to arterial and major collector
roads.
Min. Requirements
for Development
Within the MUSA and with an access to an arterial or major collector road. The street
network should be designed to accommodate truck and freight traffic. Pedestrian
access shall be accommodated through the city, county or regional trail corridors.
Utilities Municipal water and sanitary sewer are encouraged. Private well and septic systems
may be permitted as an interim system before municipal water and sanitary sewer are
available provided an appropriate septic area is located and infrastructure is installed
to connect to when utilities are at the development’s boundary.
Typical Uses Manufacturing; assembly; professional services; laboratories; general repair services;
contractor offices; post secondary trade or vocational schools; public buildings; and
warehousing.
Intensity
Appropriate Zoning LI – Light Industrial
Limited Secondary
Zoning
BP – Business Park adjacent business park, commercial, or residential planned areas;
GI – General Industrial adjacent to general industrial planned areas.
General Industrial (GI)
Purpose The intent of the General Industrial designation is to provide an opportunity for
employment with wages that can support an entire family while the businesses
typically have a lower tax base per acre than other commercial and industrial uses.
General industrial businesses normally generate noises, smells, vibrations, and truck
traffic that can be disturbing to non-industrial land uses. General industrial land
should not be located next to residential developments. Topography, landscaping,
less intense land uses, or other forms of buffering shall be used to transition between
general industrial property and residential, recreational, or institutional land uses.
Location Criteria The size of each General Industrial district is intended to be greater than 400 acres in
size. Access to the district should occur along arterial or major collector roads. To
provide the greatest buffer to the residents traveling the arterial or major collector
roadways from the nuisance generated by the industries, the least intense and highest
quality buildings and structures should be located adjacent to the roadways.
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Min. Requirements
for Development
Development is encouraged to occur within the MUSA, but is not required. Due to
the large size of each industrial facility, it is anticipated that the majority of the traffic
circulation shall occur on private roads within the industrial sites. Any public streets
constructed within the general industrial district should be designed to accommodate
truck and freight traffic. Any rail service to general industrial businesses shall be
designed with switching and storage yards interior to the site to minimize the number
of rail crossings of public streets and the frequency of train schedules. Pedestrian
access shall be limited to the city, county or regional trail corridors with appropriate
safety and security measures.
Utilities Municipal water and sanitary sewer are encouraged. Private well and septic systems
may be permitted as an interim system before municipal water and sanitary sewer are
available provided an appropriate septic area is located and infrastructure is installed
to connect to when utilities are at the development’s boundary.
Typical Uses Manufacturing; assembly; laboratories; contractor offices; trucking and freight
terminals; warehousing; and wholesaling.
Intensity
Appropriate Zoning GI – General Industrial
Limited Secondary
Zoning
LI – Light Industrial adjacent to other land uses; HI – Heavy Industrial shall be
provided sparingly and only to allow the development or improvement of the four
heavy industrial businesses.
Heavy Industrial zoning is limited to developed areas of the four heavy industrial businesses. The
City does not desire to expand the number of heavy industrial business beyond four, but it does
desire the four businesses to redevelop and expand as needed to stay economically viable. If any of
the four heavy industrial businesses desire to expand its Heavy Industrial zoning district, a Planned
Unit Development master plan for the business expansion must first be approved. The Planned
Unit Development master plan shall concentrate the heaviest uses to the center of the site; provide a
transition of the lesser intensity uses to the perimeter of the site; and ensure the efficient use of the
existing heavy industrial property to prevent premature expansion of the zoning district. The
rezoning of additional property to Heavy Industrial shall only occur immediately prior to an
expansion of the business per its approved Planned Unit Development master plan
Waste Management (WM)
Purpose The intent of the Waste Management district is to accommodate the need for the
management of waste generated by society while regulating the inherent
environmental problems associated with waste management. It is in the public
interest to explore all available options of waste management before expanding the
waste management district for additional landfilling.
Location Criteria In an appropriate location to address the problems and nuisances associated with
waste management.
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Min. Requirements
for Development
Waste management practices that meet or exceed all county, state, and federal waste
management regulations.
Utilities Private wells and septic systems are required.
Typical Uses Landfills; recycling centers; and waste-to-energy production.
Intensity
Appropriate Zoning WM – Waste Management
Limited Secondary
Zoning
None
Public/Institutional (PI)
Purpose The intent of the Public/Institutional district is to accommodate the civic, religious,
governmental, and educational needs of the community. Often, institutional uses are
constructed at a much larger scale than the surrounding residential uses. Care is
needed to buffer the conflicts between the uses while maintaining accessibility from
the neighborhood. Performance measures such as setbacks, landscaping, site grading,
and quality building materials may need to be increased compared to the surrounding
uses to provide the needed buffering.
Location Criteria There is no size requirement for a Public/Institutional district and the districts are
anticipated to be dispersed throughout the community, particularly adjacent to
residential uses. Institutional uses should be located adjacent to collector or arterial
roads.
Min. Requirements
for Development
Development is encouraged to occur within the MUSA. The main access to the
institutional use should occur directly from a collector or minor arterial roadway.
Pedestrian access to and throughout the site should be emphasized to allow the
surrounding neighborhood access to the site.
Utilities Municipal water and sanitary sewer are encouraged. Private well and septic systems
may be permitted for institutions that have an appropriate area for septic
management.
Typical Uses Schools (elementary, secondary, or post-secondary); churches; cemeteries; public
buildings; civic uses; recreational open spaces; and public parks.
Intensity
Appropriate Zoning P – Public and Institutional
Limited Secondary
Zoning
R1 – Low Density Residential in areas adjacent residential planned uses
Parks and Open Space (POS)
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Purpose As Rosemount becomes more urbanized, it is particularly important to ensure that
residents have an opportunity to recreate outdoors and in open spaces to connect
with nature. The Parks and Open Space designation is intended to provide a wide
variety of recreational and open space opportunities from ball fields to nature
preserves.
Location Criteria Dispersed throughout the residential neighborhoods. Land that contains significant
or unique natural resources should be considered for open space preservation.
Min. Requirements
for Development
Varies per type of recreational opportunity. Community parks and outdoor
recreational complexes are encouraged to be located along collector streets and served
with municipal sewer and water, while neighborhood parks or mini-parks may only
require local street connections. Non-recreational open space may only require an
unimproved driveway to the site.
Utilities Municipal water and sanitary sewer are encouraged. Private well and septic systems
may be permitted for large parks or recreational centers that have the appropriate land
area.
Typical Uses Recreational open space; non-recreational open spaces such as nature preserves or
wildlife management areas; and public parks
Intensity
Appropriate Zoning P – Public and Institutional
Limited Secondary
Zoning
The zoning district of the adjacent residential neighborhood.
Floodplain (FP)
Purpose The intent of the Floodplain district is to regulate the land that is inundated during the
100 year flood event of the Mississippi River. It is in the public interest to limit the
uses within the floodplain to minimize property damage and public safety concerns
during flood events.
Location Criteria Within the 100 year flood elevation of the Mississippi River.
Min. Requirements
for Development
Development within the floodplain is limited to river dependent commercial
operations or the recreational use of the river.
Utilities Utilities are discouraged with the floodplain except for major transmission crossings.
Typical Uses Barge facilities, recreation facilities, accessory uses for businesses and residences (such
as parking lots, lawns, porches, and docks)
Density No residences are allowed within the floodplain
Appropriate Zoning FP – Floodplain
Limited Secondary
Zoning
None
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SPECIAL PLANNING AREA CONSIDERATIONS
North Central Planning Area
• Keep area rural
• Need to plan for TR area to serve existing smaller lots
• Multi-jurisdictional planning with Eagan/IGH for roads, urban services, land use
compatibility
• How to develop large lot subdivisions
Southeast Planning Area
• Urban reserve for Rosemount, keep land in agriculture until development occurs
• Ordered extension of services
• Buffer between HI and future development
• How to keep integrated with rest of City
• Interim uses (event centers, solar, ag preserve, faming, etc.)
Downtown
• Continue past revitalization efforts
• Promote redevelopment in accordance with updated framework and market study
• Encourage opportunities for mixed use and housing
• Promote walkability and transit
Redevelopment Opportunities
• Promote development of underutilized sites
• Encourage investment in existing neighborhoods and commercial areas
OTHER PLANNING ISSUES (SUSTAINABILITY?)
Specific Master Plans
• Encourage master planning to ensure consistency of design and compatibility with
surrounding neighborhoods.
Transit Station Area Plans
• Promote mixed use and higher densities around stations and stops
Design Standards
• Continue to promote high quality development that will stand the test of time
Interim Uses
• play a key role in providing economic return on property until development occurs.
Water Resource Planning
• ?
STAGED DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT
Planning Considerations (from Met Council):
• Identify potential infrastructure impacts for 10-year increments
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• Demonstrate that Rosemount can provide services and facilities necessary to serve growth
areas.
• Verify consistency with planned sewer flows.
• Demonstrate compliance with affordable housing need.
MAP 3.6: Development Staging (in 10-year increments)
TABLE 3.5: Development Staging – Residential Units
NATURAL RESOURCES
Summary of the goals, intentions, priorities concerning preservation, conservation, and restoration
of natural resources.
NATURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY
Free standing natural resource areas and larger corridors are of primary interest for the Met Coucnil.
MAP 3.7: Natural Resources
NATURAL RESOURCES PLAN
Plan Highlights:
• Goals, priorities, and natural resource conservation strategies to protect and enhance natural
resources in Rosemount.
• Ordinances/recommendations (Tree preservation and protection, etc.)
• Collaboration with adjacent communities
• Establishment of primary and secondary conservation areas
MAP 3.8: Natural Resources Plan
SPECIAL RESOURCE PROTECTION
HISTORIC SITES
SOLAR ENERGY
Link to Resiliency section
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVES
Agricultural Preserves Program
• Section to include information concerning expiration dates for properties in program and
uses after expiration.
• The City will guide land within the preserves program with a minimum density of one
dwelling unit per 40 on future land use map. The City has created a separate land use
category for these properties and will be monitoring these sites in the future.
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MAP 3.9: Agriculture Preserves Land
AGGREGATE RESOURCES
Identify areas with within the community are rich in aggregate resources and describe the issues
unique to this area.
MAP 3.10: Aggregate Resources Map (Overlaid with Future Land Use Map)
Section Elements
• Address and minimize potential land use conflicts
• Identify planning and regulatory measures to ensure that aggregate resources are extracted
prior to urbanization of aggregate-rich sites
MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRITICAL AREA CORRIDOR
Section Elements
• Review plans for consistency with state and federal guidelines.
• Consider corridor protection and enhancement requirements as listed in MNRRA plan.
• Discuss DNR rules and revisions and any impacts to Rosemount.
MAP 3.11: Mississippi River Critical Area Corridor (Rosemount)
Proposed 2040 Land Use Plan
MUSA Year Boundary20302040Future 2040 +
Proposed Land UseAG AgricultureFP FloodplainDT DowntownNC Neighborhood Commercial
RC Regional CommercialCC Community CommercialAGR Agricultural ResearchRR Rural ResidentialLDR Low Density Residential
TR Transitional ResidentialMDR Medium Density ResidentialHDR High Density ResidentialPI Public/InstitutionalPO Existing Parks/Open Space
BP Business ParkLI Light IndustrialGI General IndustrialWM Waste Management
MXD: T:\Project\CommDev\CompPlan\2018Update\CompPlan_ProposedLandUse.mxd PDF: I:\GIS\Map_Library\CommDev\CompPlan\2018Update\CompPlan_ProposedLandUse11x17.pdf Map Date: May 2018 Last Approved: January 14, 2016
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