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2004 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 2004.11.22CITY OF OTSEGO ON THE GREAT RIVER ROAD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADOPTED 22 NOVEMBER 2004 NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Forward................................................................................0 1 Introduction................................................................................. 3 �. PolicyPlan................................................................................. 7 LandUse Plan........................................................................ 35 Park and Trail Plan........................................................................ 77 r/ Natural Environment Plan............................................................... 111 ✓ Transportation Plan........................................................................ 115 Community Facilities Plan............................................................... 143 List of Maps: Urban Service Staging Plan ............................................. �`, I Existing Land Use............................................................... 55 Future Land Use Map ...................................................... 61 Existing Parks and Trails Map ............................................. 91 Prairie Park Plan................................................................... 95 School Knoll Park Plan........................................................... 97 Lilly Pond Park Plan............................................................... 99 Future Park and Trail Plan ...................................................... 109 Transportation Plan............................................................... 117 NEWC Functional Classification Map .................................... 121 NEWC Planned Roadway Improvements ........................... 123 NEWC Roadway Access Spacing Requirements .................. 125 Community Facilities Map ...................................................... 147 Page i City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan FORWARD The Otsego Planning Commission held an official public hearing on 15 November 2004 and recommended that the City Council adopt an update of the City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan as the product of a 10 month effort by City Officials, City Staff residents, area businesses and developers. The Otsego City Council considered these recommendations and the proposed Comprehensive Plan Update at their meeting on 22 November 2004 and voted 5-0 to adopt this document as written herein. CITY COUNCIL Larry Fournier, Mayor Vern Heidner Jerry Struthers Dan Scharber Virginia Wendel PLANNING COMMISSION Richard Nichols, Chair Pam Black Jim Kolles PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Pauline Nelson, Chair Jessica Stockamp, Co -Chair Michael Brumm Kathryn Roberts Rose Cassady Aaron Stritesky Terry Long Mark Thorsted Peter Torresani CITY STAFF Michael Robertson, City Administrator Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk Andrew MacArthur, Couri, MacArthur and Ruppe Law Office Ron Wagner, Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc. Page 1 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Page 2 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan INTRODUCTION The City of Otsego adopted its first Comprehensive Plan in 1991 following incorporation to establish a framework for future growth and development of the City and establish staging areas for providing sanitary sewer and water facilities to the community. The Comprehensive Plan was updated in 1998 based upon the City's decision to establish a local wastewater treatment and collection system. The City subsequently decided to establish sanitary sewer and water utilities for western areas of the City necessitating another update of the Comprehensive Plan in 2001. Based on the more rapid than anticipated rate of development experienced in the community, particularly in the east sanitary sewer service district where all available capacity within the current waste water treatment plant has been allocated, and continued growth pressures, the City Council has again determined a need to review and update its fundamental planning document. This update again represents a continuation of the policy framework established initially by the 1998 Comprehensive Plan with the introduction of urban development served by municipal utilities to the community; policies that were carried forward to the current period by the 2001 Comprehensive Plan update. The primary focus of this current planning effort is expansion of the east sanitary sewer service district boundaries in relation to planned construction of additional facilities at the waste water treatment plant to expand from the current 400,000 gallons per day of treatment capacity to 1.0 million to 1.5 million gpd capacity. The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan Update is not only to direct development policy for the City of Otsego but also to identify and resolve issues that have affected development in the past. In large part, these issues were identified in the Comprehensive Plan Tactics report and Inventory (January 1997). Issues that have come to the forefront since the last Comprehensive Plan update in 2001 are also addressed herein. Several of these issues warrant mention at the start of this document due to their significance and potential impact to the City and its residents: ■ Increasing Population. Population growth within Otsego has varied considerably in past decades with rapid growth experienced in the 1970s and moderate growth in the 1980s, Growth during the first half of the 1990s has continued at a moderate rate. This growth rate can, however, be partially attributed to limited amounts of available land for development and the establishment of a development moratorium pending completion of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan Update. The absorption of available sanitary sewer capacity within both the east and west sanitary sewer service districts suggests that a rapid increase in the City's population is occurring. The City must anticipate these new residents and plan accordingly to provide necessary public facilities and services to accommodate their demand. These City services and facilities include sanitary sewer, water, fire, police, streets, recreation, and schools. Page 3 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan ■ Growth Management. The concept of growth management within the City of Otsego is two -fold. First, urban expansion must be staged in response to the large geographic area of the community to ensure investments in infrastructure are fully utilized to minimize expenditure of limited financial resources, as well as to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the City's utilities, roadways, buildings and other facilities. Community growth must be managed and staged such that the financial success of these investments is not compromised. Secondly growth management entails balancing the current high demand for residential growth with opportunities to expand the City's tax and employment base through commercial and industrial development, particularly along the TH 101 and 1.94 corridors. Related to this desired economic expansion is an ability to provide businesses with necessary public services in the most financially responsible manner possible. Residents also benefit from access to expanded retail an service businesses and employment opportunities. ■ Future Land Use. A critical issue addressed as part of this Comprehensive Plan update is to anticipate future urban land uses in designated sewer service expansion areas. The rate of development in the initial sanitary sewer service districts outpaced the City's planning efforts for expanded urban development areas. This situation leaves the development community without direction as the City's future land use goals and results in the City being somewhat unprepared to respond to specific development requests. The objective here is for the City to establish a preliminary direction for the urban service expansion areas that can be refined in the future as services may be made available based on contemporary community goals and development practices. ■ Housing Balance. The result of establishing public sanitary sewer collection OHd treatment wn the community has been higher residential denses and a greater diversity of housing types. A need for a diverse housing supply has historically been established as a community objective. The extent to which medium and high density housing types have developed in the intial phases of sewer availability has raised some issues within the community as to what represents an appropriate balance of housing types within the City of Otsego. ■ Trunk Highway 101. Governor Tim Pawlenty announced plans in early 2004 to advance funding for 10 construction projects intended to address increasing congestion on the roadways in the greater Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The segment of TH 101 within the City of Otsego is to be upgraded to freeway status at least a decade in advance of MNDoT plans as part of this program. The planned construction of interchanges along the four existing access points to TH 101 within Otsego has implications for future land use within the corridor that must be incorporated as part of the current planning effort. Page 4 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan ■ Interstate 94. Otsego is located within the fastest developing region within the greater Twin Cities Metropolitan Area with growth similar to that experienced by the City in the last five years occurring in adjacent communities as well. This regional growth has placed obvious strain on regional transportation facilities, particularly 1.94 which has continued to be managed as a rural interstate in spite of development occurring within the corridor from Maple Grove to Monticello and including the Cities of Rogers, Otsego, St. Michael and Albertville. In response to increasing traffic volumes on I-94 the City of St. Michael initiated a transportation study to evaluate regional transportation issues focuses initially on interchanges proposed at k94 and Nabor Avenue by St. Michael, at k94 and CSAH 19 by Albertville and at 1-94 and Kadler Avenue by Otsego. The Cities of Otsego and Albertville, together with Wright County and MNDoT ultimately partnered in preparation of the final study, the Northeast Wright County Transportation Plan. The Otsego City Council has adopted the NEWC Transportation Plan and its findings and recommendations are incorporated herein as part of the Transportation Plan chapter of the Otsego Comprehensive Plan. ■ Parks and Trails. With on -going urban development within the City comes on- going need to plan for and acquire land for future community and neighborhood parks. Moreover, a continued expansion of a community trail system is also an amenity that will be gaining demand as the City's population increases. Otsego remains in an advantageous position to plan and provide for parks and trails in advance of the actual need. In this regard, the City's Park and Trail System Plan is reviewed and updated as part of this Comprehensive Plan effort to ensure adequate response to the City's open space and recreational needs. Page 5 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Page 6 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan POLICY PLAN The Policy Plan chapter of the Comprehensive Plan describes in written form what the community desires to accomplish in terms of its physical environment. The Policy Plan is also intended establish guidelines as to how this physical environment is to be achieved. Accordingly, the Policy Plan identifies general goals and supporting policies. Goals are the end products in terms of housing, employment, service and recreation areas within the community that are ultimately to result through development. Policies are action statements that lead toward realization of these stated goals and are to be used as guides in making development related decisions. These elements comprise a fundamental review and decision -making process and the basis upon which the development framework for the City can be formulated and implemented. In addition to guiding response and action, these goals and policies also serve the more passive function of establishing evaluation criteria for the change that is to occur. However, the Policy Plan should not be interpreted as a programming tool, as no time framework or priority of action is intended. In utilizing the Policy Plan, it must be emphasized that the various statements are to be considered collectively. In some instances, a single policy may define a course of action or decision. It is more common, however, that several policies will apply to a given situation. Reactions to individual policies should therefore be tempered in consideration of all applicable statements. Additional note should be made that Policy Plan is utilized as the basis of the more specific text and map based plans in subsequent chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. The flexibility and adaptability of the Policy Plan is such that these statements are a resource to be utilized for any decisions that must be made in response when unanticipated issues or requests arise. Page 7 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan FUNDAMENTAL COMMUNITY GOALS The primary function of local municipal government is the provision of an orderly, safe, productive and enhanced living and working environment. While this encompasses social, physical and economic opportunities and issues, the City of Otsego is basically limited to influencing the quality of life through the physical environment. Therefore, the Comprehensive Plan is inherently physically oriented. Within this context of the City's capabilities, the following are a list of fundamental goals that the City of Otsego is organized to achieve: ■ Encourage growth in an orderly and fiscally responsible manner through careful management of the development process. Explanation: The City of Otsego views growth as positive in order to establish a strong economic and socially based community. This growth must diversified and accomplished in an orderly, organized and fiscally responsible manner accompanied by a sufficient level of supportive services. ■ Foster a strong sense of neighborhood and community identity. Explanation: Otsego is still developing an identity typical of most municipal governments. Significant progress has been made since its incorporation, with local services replacing Wright County jurisdiction, and development of recognizable municipal facilities such as City Hall, two water towers, community and neighborhood parks, as well as visible commercial centers. As a bedroom community, work, social activities, schools, shopping and other such daily activities typically occur in other jurisdictions meaning that Otsego must continue to enhance its identify as an organized political or social community. ■ Maintain and enhance public health and safety, and economic vitality by ensuring that Otsego is well managed and a framework for control, directed change is established. Explanation: Otsego is a diverse community with a blend of rural and urban activitiesI Each element of the City's character must be recognized and property managed so that the results of development are positive. To this end, a framework guiding change is required and it must be enforced. City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan ■ Enhance a desirable community character by ensuring that development that takes place in Otsego blends well with the natural, rural, and evolving urban atmosphere of the community. Explanation: In developing its Comprehensive Plan, Otsego should pay special attention to a variety of development types and relationships, and base its plans and related development regulations upon those uses that attain optimal land use harmony. ■ Maintain and improve a safe, viable, orderly, productive and enhanced environment for all residents and businesses within Otsego. Explanation: The community should provide for the development of functional land use patterns and the establishment of a functional transportation system to access and connect various activity concentrations. Moreover, the City should provide for and properly maintain those resources, facilities and services essential for the protection of the health, safety, and general welfare of the community. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Goal #1: Expansion of urban uses shall occur on a staged basis providing for a logical extension of related community services in a fiscally responsible manner to maintain the City's current favorable local tax rate. Policies: 1. Boundary limits for urban expansion shall be clearly delineated and expanded in a staged manner such that urban uses be prohibited from prematurely encroaching into rural areas. 2. Promote infill development and follow an orderly development patter for urban expansion that capitalizes on in place utility and service investment. 3. Discourage urban development of parcels not contiguous to existing development that expand the City's service delivery areas and create scattered nodes of development. 4. Promote commercial and industrial development in order to create more employment opportunities and strengthen the tax base within Otsego. 5. Thirty (30) percent of available waste water treatment plant capacity within each sewer service district shall be reserved for commercial and industrial development. City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 6. Establish growth control mechanisms that allow specific annual levels of residential development that can be accommodated in a fiscally responsible manner based on existing service capacities. 7. A maximum five year supply for urban residential development shall be provided in the sanitary sewer service district based upon City estimated demand. 8. The City shall plan its utility service and street extensions to accommodate long term growth and urban expansion in the community. 9. Prevent premature subdivisions in areas that lack adequate infrastructure such as utilities, streets or parks. 10. Require infrastructure improvements associated with new development to be financed by those creating the need for the improvements, except as may be identified by the City's improvement plans. 11. Final plats shall be limited to development that will occur within two years of City approval. 12. The City shall require financial securities to insure performances on plats to provide an incentive for timely development. LAND USE -General Goal #1: Develop a cohesive land use pattern that ensures compatibility and functional relationships among activities. Policies: 1. The provision of a balanced variety of development types to satisfy the needs, desires and income levels of all people shall be encouraged, while preventing an over supply of any one type of development. 2. Compatible uses and activities shall be clustered into functionally related sub- units of the community as determined by physical barriers, homogeneous land use characteristics and service area boundaries. 3. Transitions between distinctly differing types of land uses shall be accomplished in an orderly manner that so as not to create negative impacts on adjoining developments. Changes in types of land use shall occur either at mid -block points, so that similar uses front on the same street, or at borders of areas separated by physical barriers. 4. Incompatible land uses shall be properly regulated so that conflicts are minimized through the use of physical barriers (i.e., topography, drainageways, Page 10 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan transportation routes, etc.), distance, screening, or proper physical orientation of lots and buildings. 5. Once established, geographic land use designations and related zoning classifications shall be changed only when it can be demonstrated that the modifications are in the best long term interest of the community and consistent with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan. 6. Short range market potential and demands for activities not suggested for a site or area by the Comprehensive Plan or allowed by the Zoning Ordinance shall not be the sole justification for a change in activity. 7. Where land use allocations are provided for long term market needs and absorption, interim uses may be considered for these properties provided that the activities will be compatible with existing and proposed uses and that these uses will not serve as obstructions to planned development. 8. All development proposals shall be analyzed on an individual basis from a physical, economic and social standpoint within the context of the entire community to determine appropriate uses. 9. The Land Use Plan is a general long-term, suggested land use pattern for the City intended to develop over time. To prevent an over -allocation of land zoned for any particular use in excess of actual demand or service capacities, an Interim Land Use Plan shall be implemented. 10. A rezoning of property to allow a more intensive land use that is guided by the Land Use Plan shall be deemed premature unless the criteria set forth by the Comprehensive Plan are satisfied. Those that initiate a request to rezone property shall demonstrate that the requested action is not premature. 11. Land use shall be related to and reflect community development priorities and transportation needsI 12. The removal of land from the tax rolls shall be considered only when it can be clearly demonstrated that such actions are in the public interest. 13. Standards for development quality shall be established, adhered to, and enforced for all land uses to insure desired community character. 14. The City's plans for future growth shall be coordinated with neighboring communities regarding bordering and extra territorial areas to encourage unified developments patterns consistent with the Otsego Comprehensive Plan. 15. Land use development shall be planned so as not to isolate or create land -locked parcels and all development shall be accessed by adequate public streets. Page 11 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 16. Renewal, replacement, and redevelopment of substandard and grossly incompatible land uses shall be accomplished through public action and private means. 17. Proper growth and development control shall be accomplished by means of properly administered zoning, subdivision and building/property maintenance ordinances. LAND USE -Rural Goal #1: Rural character and existing operating farms and agricultural activities within the rural service area shall be maintained as an interim land use in recognition of the City's established growth management goals. Policies: 1. The keeping of the present levels of farm animals shall be confined to the rural designated areas of the community or farming operations already established. 2. The establishment of new high intensity agricultural uses within the City shall be prohibited as it is not in the best interest of the community to allow new, concentrated, and intensive animal facilities in consideration of the anticipated rate of urbanization. 3. Hobby farms shall be allowed at property division sizes that will not create service problems or pollution concerns, nor infringe upon the City's urban growth areas. 4. The subdivision of large tracts into smaller parcels for rural residential uses shall be regulated so as not to create future problems with expansion of urban development and extension of services. 5. Boundary limits for urban expansion are to be delineated and expanded based on a defined staging plan. Premature expansion of urban uses into rural areas shall be prohibited. Page 12 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan LAND USE - Residential Goal #1: Residential neighborhoods are to be the foundation of the community, and are to be planned on an individual basis to provide safe, high quality, high amenity living environments. Policies: 1. Except as defined by the Comprehensive Plan, all new residential urban growth shall be confined to the immediate urban service area within the sanitary sewer service district and shall hook up to municipal sanitary sewer and water service. 2. The land use plan shall guide urban residential development on the basis of "net" site area to make the type and density of residential uses more predictable. Net area shall be the gross area of a parcel excluding wetlands, floodplains, waterbodies, waterways, parks and perimeter major collector or arterial street rights -of -way. 3. Residential neighborhoods shall be protected from penetration by through traffic on local streets, with major streets bordering residential neighborhoods. 4. Residential development shall be protected from adverse environmental impacts, including noise, air, and visual pollution and new development shall be prohibited in areas where noise and/or pollution exceed accepted standards and the negative impacts are not correctable by construction, site planning or other techniques. 5. Low density residential neighborhoods shall be protected from encroachment or intrusion of incompatible uses by adequate buffering and/or separation from other residential, as well as non-residential land use categories. 6. Innovation in subdivision design and housing development shall be encouraged. 7. Within urban residential areas, outside storage is to be minimized and in those instances when it is acceptable, shall be conducted in an orderly, confined and limited fashion. 8. Accessory buildings within urban areas shall be of a compatible design and size to maintain a residential neighborhood character and use of these buildings shall be limited to residentially related activities. 9. Home based business shall be allowed within residential neighborhoods provided they are not evident. Page 13 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Goal #2: The City shall provide housing opportunities for persons of all ages and income levels that allow them the ability to maintain residence within Otsego throughout the various stages of their lives. 1. A balance in the availability of quality housing choices throughout the City shall be maintained based on benchmarks established by the City's Land Use Plan and Housing Plan, The City shall periodically define the type and amount of new housing that is to be built to maintain consistency with established benchmarks. 2. All new housing shall adhere to the highest community design planning and construction standards. 3. Housing styles and development techniques which conserve land and increase efficiency are to be encouraged, provided desired densities are not exceeded. 4. The mixing of various housing types or densities shall not be permitted unless specifically planned and approved as part of large scale projects. 5. Single family dwellings shall be the primary type housing maintained and developed within the community. The City shall establish a variety of single family lot sizes to create potential for added diversity in the housing supply and create housing opportunities for all segments of the population. 6. Housing for low and moderate income families and individuals shall be encouraged, but is not to be concentrated within a single project or area. Goal #3: Provide for well designed housing alternatives to single family dwellings that are compatible with the desired character of the community. Policies: 1. The need to develop of a variety of twin homes, townhouses, and multiple family dwellings to supplement conventional single family homes shall be recognized giving due consideration to local market demands and desired community character. 2. Development of twin homes, townhouses and multiple family dwellings shall be limited to areas designated for low -medium density, medium density and high density residential uses distributed throughout the community by the land use plan. 3. Areas guided for medium and high density residential land use shall be limited in scale so as not to be concentrated in any one area of the community or over such acreages at any one location as to create potential land use compatibility, transportation, utility or service delivery issues. Page 14 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 4. Promote development of twin homes, townhouses and multiple family dwellings adjacent to areas targeted for commercial development to provide ancillary market support. 5. Specific Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance standards for development of twin homes, townhouses and multiple family uses shall be established to ensure quality and innovation in construction and site design, as well as consistent application of development requirements. 6. Medium and high density residential housing development shall provide for adequate traffic access and circulation to protect public safety and maintain land use compatibility. 7. High density residential housing is not to be utilized specifically as a buffer or viewed as being capable of absorbing negative impacts. 8. Group homes and institutional uses should be located in areas appropriately guided for medium or high density residential land uses. Goal #4: The character of individual neighborhoods shall be reinforced, maintained and upgraded. Policies: 1. Neighborhood preservation and rehabilitation efforts shall be coordinated through individually defined neighborhoods. 2. Residential amenities required through zoning and subdivision regulations shall be maintained. 3. A high quality residential environment shall be maintained through rehabilitation or where necessary, redevelopment of substandard units through private means and/or public action, when feasible. 4. Property maintenance violations that infringe upon neighborhood quality or create public health safety and welfare concerns will be rectified through aggressive code enforcement efforts. LAND USE -Commercial GOAL #1 Promote balanced and viable commercial development responsive to the retail and service needs of the community, Highway 101 travelers and surrounding market area. Page 15 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Policies: 1. Commercial land areas adequate to meet expected long range development needs shall be designated on the land use plan and a phasing program for utilization shall be defined. 2. Commercial development shall be located in areas of high accessibility with the Trunk Highway 101 corridor being promoted as the primary focus for commercial uses within the City of Otsego. 3. Commercial and service centers shall be developed as cohesive, highly interrelated units with adequate off-street parking and appropriate regulated points of access. 4. Spot or uncoordinated linear commercial development shall be discouraged and infill development of any scattered open parcels along existing roads and highways shall be accomplished to establish more functional development patterns. 5. When possible or when opportunities arise, major street access to service and commercial districts shall be at the periphery of the districts. 6. Development of one quadrant of a street intersection shall not indicate or dictate commercial use of the remaining quadrants. 7. Site designs that integrate commercial sites with natural features of the land and provide an aesthetically attractive appearance shall be encouraged. 8. Pre -determined development standards shall be established to ensure high quality of development, especially in areas of high visibility such as the Trunk Highway 101 corridor. 9. Outdoor storage associated with commercial uses and environmental quality maintenance shall be strictly regulated and enforced. 10. Signs for commercial properties shall facilitate identification and business promotion but shall be restricted to prevent over -intensification. 11. Efforts to achieve improvements to or expansion of existing commercial uses shall be encouraged. 12. Existing commercial uses shall be encouraged to hook up to municipal sanitary sewer and water service when available. 13. The intrusion of commercial land uses in residential districts shall be regulated and controlled to minimize adverse impacts. An orderly transition between the highway commercial areas and low density residential neighborhoods shall be established through the introduction of higher density residential uses. All Page 16 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan commercial uses shall be adequately screened or buffered from any adjacent residential development. 14. The City of Otsego shall support the designation of commercial land use in the northeast quadrant of Highway 101 and CSAH 42 intersection and directly east of Highway 101 and CSAH 39 intersection, within the area presently designated as Wild and Scenic Recreational River District. 15. The City shall encourage the elimination (through removal and relocation) of conflicting non -complementary uses in areas of the City targeted for immediate commercial development. LAND USE -Industrial Goal #1: Promote continued development of high quality, high value industries that enhance the City's economy through an improved tax base and expanded employment opportunities within Otsego. Policies: 1. Industrial uses shall be strictly limited to areas designated for these activities by the land use plan. Such areas shall be in locations with high accessibility with Trunk Highway 101, Interstate 94, and the 70th Street corridor being promoted as the primary focus for industrial uses. 2. Areas designated for industrial development shall provide for phasing of development as demand increases. Distinct areas for varying types of industrial activities shall be defined and standards governing development quality shall be established and enforced. 3. Existing industrial uses shall be encouraged to hook up to municipal sanitary sewer and water service when available. 4. Existing industrial type activities within residential areas of the community shall be encouraged to relocate to appropriate use type areas. 5. Outside storage of equipment and materials associated with industrial uses shall be screened and landscaped to eliminate negative visual impact. 6. Signs for industrial properties shall facilitate identification and business promotion but shall be restricted to prevent over -utilization. 7. Industrial development shall be strongly encouraged to create new job opportunities and expand the local tax base to assist in paying for needed services and reduce tax impacts on housing costs. Page 77 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 8. Infill of development in the existing industrially zoned areas of the City shall be encouraged. 9. Alternative fiscal incentives to attract new industries to Otsego shall be investigated. 10. Industrial development that maximizes the return on City investments in public facilities and services shall be promoted. 11. Due consideration shall be given to all potential physical implications and services and facility demands (i.e., traffic generation, sewer and water demands, etc.) of any proposed industrial development. 12. Within economic capabilities, public services and facilities shall be provided to Otsego's industries to help ensure their satisfaction with locating in the community. 13. The City shall encourage site upkeep and maintenance through code enforcement to promote a positive industrial image. 14. Site designs that integrate industrial facilities with natural features of the land and provide an aesthetically attractive appearance shall be encouraged. PARKS AIVD TRAILS SYSTEM Goal #1: Acquire land for development of a park and trail system to fulfill the long- term needs of the present and projected population of the community. Policies: 1. Park land shall be acquired through land dedication, purchase, eminent domain or donation. 2. Land dedicated for park and trail facilities in satisfaction of subdivision requirements shall be accepted only when the parcel satisfies the needs of the community, as determined by the City. 3. Lands that serve no previously defined system purpose shall not be accepted as part of required development contributions, but may be accepted as a donation. Unsolicited donations shall only be accepted if they are free of obligations or impacts that may limit their use. 4. Acquire parcels with high amenity value and unique landscape areas, such as river frontage, water bodies, waterways, wetlands, ponds, streams, significant tree stands, native prairie, bluffs or areas of rugged topography, as a amenities within in the developing park system. Page 18 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 5. Include areas of cultural value within park lands when they exhibit qualities or have opportunities to contribute to the park and trail system. 6. Trails are to be located along front property lines wn a public right-of-way wherever possible, except as part of larger linear park facilities. 7. Proper right-of-way shall be dedicated for sidewalks and trails during the subdivision process or acquired as part of improvement projects. 8. Costs for the acquisition and development of park and trail facilities shall be borne by those that benefit from the improvements. 9. Pursue grants and other alternative funding sources for the acquisition and development of park and trail facilities. Goal #2: Establish a comprehensive system of safe, aesthetically pleasing and parks, greenways and trails geographically located throughout the community in a manner compatible with surrounding land uses that provide a variety of facilities to all the people of Otsego. 1. Maintain a balance between active, passive and cultural recreational areas and activities tailored to the needs of the entire community. 2. Integrate parks, greenways and trails as a comprehensive system for serving the recreation needs of the community through physical connections and planned development of a full variety of facilities and diverse uses during all seasons. 3. Site location, type and extent of park lands acquired by the City will be considered in determining facy development. 4. The City shall make improvements to the park and trail system based on a classification system of park and trail facilities defined by the Comprehensive Plan. 5. Recognize the existence and function of private recreation facilities within the community to avoid unnecessary duplication and conserve financial resources in acquiring and developing public parks and trails. 6. Develop consistent design elements for park and trail facilities (buildings, play equipment, landscape plantings, signage, fixtures, etc.) that promote community identity and recognition of public facilities. 7. Consider long-term costs for maintenance and operation in a facility's design and construction as part of the planning process. Page 79 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 8. Park development shall minimize impacts upon adjacent land uses through provision for, but not limited, to the following: a. Appropriate location and orientation of activity areas Cl" buildings. b. Screening and landscaping site design elements. c. Structures are to be designed with appropriate scale, design and color and constructed of quality materials. d. Adequate off-street parking. 9. Coordinate local facility development and related services with the needs and facilities of surrounding communities, school districts, athletic associations, civic groups and other organizations. 10. Preserve inherent natural amenities or cultural resources when planning the development of specific park and trail sites. 11. Maximize accessibility to parks and other community destinations to best serve area residents. 12. Sidewalks shall be provided along at least one side of all local through streets within residential and on both sides of all streets within commercial subdivisions. 13. Establish greenway corridors and linear parks to break up urban land use patterns, allow wildlife movement, and preserve open space while allowing the community to enjoy the natural amenities within the City. 14. Greenway corridors may include both buildable land and environmentally sensitive areas with a linear park design to conserve and enhance areas such as forests, water bodies, waterways, wetlands, ponds, natural prairies, bluffs or other natural amenities within the community. 15. Coordinate greenway corridors with City stormwater management and other utility plans. 16. Trails shall serve both transportation and recreational functions as connections between activity centers or by providing access to natural areas, waterways, water bodies or other natural areas. 17. Construct trails in conjunction with State, County or City street improvement projects to minimize construction costs. 18. Plan trail corridors that minimize conflicts between pedestrians, bicyclists and motor vehicles. 19. Construction of trails in accordance with City design standards shall be required of developers with land abutting major collector or arterial streets. Page 20 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 20. Plan for the long-term development of more intensive recreational facilities and services to meet the needs of a growing urban population. 21. Provide for the efficient maintenance and operation of clean safe attractive park and trail facilities. 22. The use of motorized recreational vehicles or riding horseback shall be limited to designated areas. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Goal #1: Protect and strengthen the quality of all environmentally sensitive areas and unique physical features. Policies: 1. Impacts from development to drainageways, wetlands, shoreland, floodplains and other natural features which perform important environmental functions in their natural state shall be restricted or prohibited. 2. All activities in naturally or environmentally sensitive areas shall conform to local, county and state regulations. State and federal pollution regulations shall be incorporated into local policy when appropriate. 3. The location, type and condition of existing vegetation shall be indicated in all development requests and preservation of existing trees shall be accomplished where feasible. 4. New development shall be responsible for adding trees and other such amenities to the landscape. 5. Integrate natural resources with the Community's park and trail systems. Establish greenway corridors that provide links between natural open spaces and environmentally sensitive areas as a means of protecting these areas, providing public access to natural open space, increasing stormwater infiltration, provide for wildlife corridors, and definition of neighborhoods. 6. Natural drainage patterns shall be preserved wherever feasible. Page 21 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Goal #2: Provide adequate protection to maintain environmental balance between natural and man-made physical features through land use development policy. Policies: 1. New development and the expansion of existing activities shall be regulated and restricted if necessary where negative environmental impacts may result. 2. Soil suitability and ground water tables shall be a basis for determining the kind of development to be permitted. 3. Development on slopes identified as potential problem areas due to erosion or slippage characteristics shall be restricted or prohibited. Methods of controlling erosion shall be indicated on all development requests. 4. Alteration of natural drainage system components shall be prohibited where possible so that storm water can be adequately managed without construction of storm sewer pipe. 5. The use of cluster development concepts shall be encouraged where protection of natural features is important to the community and enhances the desirability of the development. 6. Water bodies and watercourses shall be classified and zoned for specific uses in consideration of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources mandated regulations. 7. Where determined appropriate by the City, all lands lying within the Mississippi River's Wild and Scenic District shall be regulated in accordance with applicable standards so as to preserve and protect the outstanding scenic, recreational, natural, historical and scientific values of the river. 8. Ensure that existing floodplain development is protected from flood waters and that strict adherence and enforcement be paid to all floodplain ordinances and federal floodplain insurance regulations. 9. The location of non -local governmental solid waste disposal facilities within the City shall be discouraged. No waste disposal facilities by a non -local governmental jurisdiction shall be allowed in Otsego unless it can be demonstrated that no negative environmental impact potential will exist and that these activities can exist in harmony with the natural environment as well as existing and proposed uses. 10. The City shall attempt to work with the City of St. Michael to resolve flooding problems within bordering areas of the two communities. Page 22 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 11. The City shall attempt to continue to work with the City of Albertville to ensure proper management of Otsego Creek. 12. All development near Highway 101 and Interstate 94 shall consider and give attention to noise levels along the corridors. This is to ensure that there will not be an expectation in the future of sound walls or other noise abatement measures by proximate property owners. 13. Ground water quality within concentrated unsewered development areas of the community shall be monitored by the City. 14. Connection to municipal sanitary sewer service shall be considered when determined necessary to maintain ground water quality and public health and safety. TRANSPORTATION Goal #1: Approach all modes of transportation and related facilities as an integrated system to be coordinated on a comprehensive basis. Policies: 1. Transportation facilities shall be planned to function in a manner compatible with adjacent land use. In those instances where the function of a transportation facility has changed over time to become incompatible with adjacent land uses, programs shall be established to eliminate this incompatibility. 2. Transportation facilities shall be designed to conserve natural resources and minimize the total need for ongoing public investment. To this end the amount of land devoted to streets and the number of street miles within the community shall be minimized to the extent possible. 3. Establish and develop a street system which is sensitive to homogeneous neighborhoods and activity areas along with the provision of facilities that are consistent with the safe and convenient circulation needs of pedestrians and bicyclists to facilitate local movements. 4. Transportation planning and implementation shall be coordinated with neighboring and affected jurisdictions. 5. The City shall work with Wright County, MNDoT and surrounding jurisdictions to identify the means by which long term transportation goals can be met to satisfy both regional and local needs through implementation of the Highway 101/169 Corridor Plan and Northeast Wright County Transportation Plan, Page 23 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 6. Where feasible and practical, provisions for other transportation modes, i.e., bicycles, trails, park and ride, etc., shall be included in street and highway improvement plans. Goal #2: The street system shall be planned, designed and constructed according to the highest standards in consideration of land use and efficient local and regional transportation. Policies: 1. The planning and design of the streets within Otsego shall be based on a functional classification system. 2. The City shall plan for anticipated increases in traffic volumes and corresponding roadway improvements by analyzing existing right-of-way widths, accessibility, speed, surfacing, sizing, and maintenance requirements of existing roadways and those in areas of new development. 3. New streets shall be constructed and existing streets upgraded in compliance with Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDoT) standard specifications for construction. 4. Existing gateways to the City from Trunk Highway 101 are viewed as vital to the community and the City shall work cooperatively with MNDoT and Wright County to maintain and improve them to the extent possible in recognition of traffic levels of service, available funding, and local land use and transportation goals. 5. The City shall coordinate with surrounding communities, Wright County and MNDoT on planning for local and regional transportation issues related to the Interstate 94 corridor and specifically potential future interchange improvements at Nabor Avenue, CSAH 37, CSAH 19 and Kadler Avenue. 6. Minor collector streets shall be considered in large subdivisions to channel traffic out of the subdivision onto the City's major collector or arterial street system. 7. Vehicular access onto all types of arterials shall be limited to ensure adequate distance between intersections and effective utilization of appropriate traffic control methods and devices. 8. Parking on arterial streets shall be prohibited and any on -street parking that conflicts with moving traffic or creates hazards shall be eliminated. 9. All residential streets shall be categorized as low volume carriers and shall be designed to prevent penetration by through traffic and to properly direct traffic to major collector or arterial streets. Page 24 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 10. Proper visibility, design and control of all intersections shall be required to promote safety. 11. A uniform system and policy regarding public signing shall be developed which eliminates unnecessary signs and replaces outdated, inappropriate and confusing public signs. 12. Standards and controls signs and lighting for commercial and industrial uses shall be established and enforced in order to prevent driver distraction and potential hazards 13. The City shall work to phase out existing gravel roadways in urbanized areas of the community by evaluating their function in relation to the long term transportation system. 14. In those areas where incomplete street facilities exist, action shall be taken to plan, design, and develop a street system which reflects the highest standards and relates land use to transportation needs. 15. All traffic safety hazards within the community are to be identified and a program for corrective action is to be formulated and implemented. 16. Pedestrian street crossings on heavily traveled streets shall be clearly marked and illuminated. Goal #3: Support the development of public transit, pars -transit, car pooling and other such measures which will minimize the need for individual automobile travel. Policies: 1. Park and ride facilities shall be pursued along Highway 101 and Interstate 94 as need dictates. 2. The City shall support (as the City Council deems appropriate) establishment of heavy -rail commuter train service between the region and Twin Cities Metropolitan Area as a means of improving access to employment for residents and reducing traffic congestion on existing arterial roadways. 3. Transit and pars -transit services and facilities are to be promoted to meet the basic transportation needs of persons who cannot use automobile transportation, where economically feasible, 4. There shall be cooperative efforts with other governmental jurisdictions to create markets and introduce transit or pars -transit service on the local scale. Page 25 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Goal #4: Ensure that all land uses have appropriate access and sufficient off-street parking to meet demand. Policies: 1. Parking faces shall be developed so as to conserve land, promote joint use and minimize conflicts with vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic. 2. Off -Street parking requirements shall be constantly reviewed and studied to ensure supply is reflective of demand and any new development or expansion of existing development shall include adequate off-street parking. 3. Landscaping techniques shall be utilized to eliminate large continuous expanses of pavement and enhance the aesthetics of parking areas. 4. Provisions for handicapped parking in compliance with state law are to be made in all parking lots. UTILITIES Goal #1: Urban service areas, rural service areas, and urban service reserve areas shall be clearly designated with appropriate density and use controls to facilitate fully utilized service systems and staged expansion. Policies: 1. The City shall periodically define the amount, type and rate of growth which must be absorbed to accommodate sanitary sewer demands. 2. Available municipal sanitary sewer and water service shall be provided only to lands within the immediate urban service area on a first come first serve basis. 3. An urban service reserve area shall be established which graphically identifies lands within the City that will be considered for sanitary sewer service district expansion. 4. The boundaries of the sanitary sewer service district shall only be expanded when the criteria established by the Comprehensive Plan for this action are satisfied: a. Land to be included in the sanitary sewer service district is not enrolled in an agricultural preservation program. b. The land lies within one -quarter mile of the existing sanitary sewer service district boundary or presents environmental problems that can be alleviated by the delivery of City water and sewer service. Page 26 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan c. The land is located within the designated urban service reserve area. d. The potential sewer discharge of the land area to be included is within available capacity limits. e. The developer shall hold the City harmless should limitations on sewer hookups be imposed. f. The developer and/or benefiting property owners assume the significant majority of improvement/service costs. g. The land does not qualify as a premature development or subdivision as regulated by the City's Subdivision Ordinance. h. Inclusion of the land in the sanitary sewer service district is necessary to achieve a five year supply and respond to a shortage of land to which service is available. Commercial/industrial development and requests for service to existing, unsewered residential areas shall be given priority over new residential development for service district expansion requests. Goal #2 Costs incurred for the provision of all municipal utilities and services shall be financed by those who receive such service. Policies: 1. Developers shall be responsible for costs associated with the extension of municipal utilities to new developments. 2. Preliminary plat approval by the City shall not guarantee access to sanitary sewer service. The City shall only guarantee such service to approved final plats with signed contracts which assure the City of timely development. 3. Risk of payment for non -users of sanitary sewer shall be reduced through utility phasing, the identification of potential water revenue sources, and the establishment of realistic growth expectations. 4. Assessments associated with sanitary sewer service shall be imposed in accordance with the assessment rules of the City which establish financing methods for various City improvements, including, but not limited to, trunk mains and laterals for sanitary sewer and water. Page 27 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Goal #3: Ensure adequate distribution and provide for access to all facilities and services. Policies: 1. Utility lines installed to serve a particular parcel of land shall be extended at the developer's expense through the parcel to provide future connections to adjacent property. 2. A Capital Improvement Program for all public facilities shall be prepared and annually updated. Goal #4: Coordinate facilities and services on a joint use basis between governmental units. Policies: 1. The impact of necessary utility facilities and services shall be minimized on surrounding uses and coordination among all utility improvement programs shall be required. 2. Easements for utility systems shall be required and located according to uniform standards, providing for ease of access for maintenance and repair and minimal disruption of other activities or areas. 3. Any non -local utility lines and essential service facilities located within the community shall be located to minimize impact upon existing and future development. 4. Underground installation of all new utility services shall be required, and when economically feasible the conversion of existing overhead systems to be required. 5. The City will continue to work with neighboring communities and jurisdictions for sharing of necessary utilities and services. Goal #5: The need to extend municipal utilities to lands presently served by private on -site septic systems shall be minimized to the extent possible until financially feasible or mandated by environmental concerns. Policies: 1. A program and regulations assuring that private sewer and water utility systems are monitored and maintained to assure a safe and high quality standard of service on an ongoing basis shall be established. Page 28 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 2. All private utilities shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and Comprehensive Plan, 3. All private utilities shall comply with applicable state laws and regulations including those related to sewer service. 4. Delivery of common private sanitary sewer delivery to lands other than the existing Riverbend Mobile Home Park shall be prohibited in favor of provision of municipally owned and operated facilities to protect public health, safety and welfare. GOVERNMENT FACILITIES AND SERVICES Goal #1: Public facilities shall be designed to enhance community identity and recognition. Policies: 1. All public facilities shall be developed and maintained according to the highest adopted standards of design and performance to serve as examples for private development and to create a source of community pride. 2. Public facilities shall be adequately screened, landscaped, and buffered in order to minimize their impact on surrounding uses and enhance the community and area in which they are located. 3. The attractiveness and identity of the community shall be enhanced through a continuing program of gateway identification, civic beautification, tree planting street maintenance, and other measures. 4. Water towers associated with the City's municipal water system shall be located to both fulfill its intended function and promote Otsego's identity. 5. The City shall pursue the establishment of a local post office within the community. 6. Public buildings shall be designed and maintained to be resistant to personal and property crime opportunities while maximizing public usability. Goal #2 Public facilities and services shall be located so as to offer ease of access and minimal response time. Policies: 1. All public facilities shall be located where the use is compatible with the existing and proposed land uses of the area. Page 29 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 2. Public facilities shall be developed upon sites that offer ample land area for any necessary expansion. 3. Potential public facy sites shall be evaluated for their compatibility to the City's sanitary sewer plan. 4. The displacement and relocation of residents resulting from the development of governmental service facilities shall be discouraged. 5. The City shall examine the feasibility of providing a fire substation within the community which will adequately protect citizens within the existing and potentially expanding fire service area. 6. The City shall review police service capabilities and examine the feasibility of a local police department to provide adequate protection for persons and property and minimize crime within the community. Goal #3: Provide for proper school facilities by working with school district officials to meet the needs of existing and future populations. Policies: 1. Coordinate community growth with the school districts to ensure appropriate facilities planning. 2. Assist the school districts in locating sites for new facilities that are accessible, compatible with adjacent land uses and natural environment amenities and offer the necessary land to meet the physical needs of the school use. 3. Enter into agreements for joint use of City parks and school recreational facilities to maximize the benefits to both residents and students. 4. Establish safe and convenient trail access to each school site within the communityI 5. Promote school site design that results in the facilities becoming neighborhood and community focal points and gathering areas. Goal #4: The full utilization of investments in public facilities and services shall be achieved prior to making new public investments. Policies: 1. Cooperation and coordination between governmental units shall be promoted and encouraged in the provision of public facilities and services. Page 30 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Goal #5: Those areas, places, buildings, structures and other features having significant architectural, historical, community or aesthetic interests and values shall be preserved. Policies: 1. The City shall identify potentially significant elements within the community and develop strategies for their preservation, to the extent possible. 2. The City shall document present day conditions, buildings, areas and people in recognition of the significant change ongoing within the community as a result of increased growth and development. 3. Provide information on the City's past to help create a sense of community identity and recognition. ADMINISTRATION Goal #1: All development that occurs in the community is to be in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, Policies: 1. Development policies and regulations shall be applied consistently and uniformly. 2. The Otsego Comprehensive Plan shall be evaluated regularly and shall be updated when such action is deemed appropriate by the City. 3. Codes addressing zoning, subdivision, building, and building/property maintenance shall be established and consistently enforced. 4. Monitor legislative changes and new requirements in community responsibilities, notably in the area of environmental protection and development management authority and update the City's development regulations as necessary. 5. All development proposals shall be evaluated to determine all economic, physical, social and service demand implications and sufficient time shall be provided for thorough analysis and decision -making. 6. All analysis and basis for decision -making on development proposals shall be thoroughly substantiated and documented. 7. When new or expected development necessitates, impact studies and cost analysis for public service improvements such as utility extensions or upgrading, Page 31 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan fire and police protection, sewage treatment plant expansion, roadway network improvements, and recreation system elements shall be initiated. Goal #2: Maintain high standards for proactive involvement and communication with City residents and businesses on City issues and services. Policies: opportunity for the direct involvement and input of area residents business persons, and property owners shall be provided in the planning and implementation of any development activities in the City. 2. The City shall utilize existing business and civic organizations as a means of communicating and informing land owners and tenants, and the general citizenry of area projects, plans and accomplishments. 3. Prior to public hearings, the City shall encourage developers to hold informal meetings with project area residents, business persons, and property owners on a neighborhood or sub -unit basis to inform them of area plans. 4. Formal public hearings on area plans and projects shall be held with adequate prior notice to all citizens in the community as required by Law. 5. The City shall make use of available media such as area newspapers, the Otsego View, and the City's website as a means to keep citizens informed of all development projects. Goal #3: Allocate administrative and improvement costs to those generating the demand or utilizing the service to the extent possible. Policies: 1. The City's administrative procedures and services, including the processing of development applications shall be monitored to ensure that the financial costs associated with said services are paid by those making the request. 2. An impact fee system covering all possible concerns shall be established and required of new development projects. 3. Special assessments and/or special taxing districts shall be concepts utilized in assigning costs for public improvements to benefiting parties. 4. Land dedication requirements, easements and other such requirements shall be required at time of subdivision and/or development to insure the physical capability for necessary public/semi-public utilities and improvements. Page 32 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 5. The City's financial position shall be annually reviewed to ensure proper fiscal programming and management. 6. Federal and state programs shall be monitored for the possibility of assisting the community with implementing the Comprehensive Plan and meeting the needs of its citizens. 7. A Capital Improvement Program shall be prepared and annually updated for the management, programming, and budgeting of capital needs. Page 33 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Page 34 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan LAND USE PLAN Based on the foundation established by the P01icy Plan, the Land Use Plan chapter of the Comprehensive Plan provides a guide for future community growth and improvements. The Land Use Plan is a narrative and graphic description for future land uses within the City, as well as the background and rationale for how these designations are established. To this end, the Land Use Plan serves both an educational and decision making purpose to establish an understanding of how continued development in the community is to occur. BASIS OF THE PLAN Although the emphasis of this chapter of the Comprehensive Plan is on land use, the Land Use Plan is comprised of several interrelated elements, including the natural environment, land use, transportation and community facilities. To ensure the integration of these various components, the Land Use Plan must be derived from the established goals of the community as well as the primary functions of City government. This current Comprehensive Plan effort is also based on past policies and plans previously adopted in 1991, 1998 and 2001. Reference to these past planning efforts is critical to understand the direction and evolution of many of the City's established policies and the changes that have occurred as a result. This current Land Use Plan is but a link in the chain for future community decisions and action. The Land Use Plan for the City of Otsego revolves around the following concepts: Focus on Community Identity In order to enhance the identity of the City of Otsego, it is essential that efforts continue towards establishing a sense of community. As the basic character of Otsego's urban area is that of a residential community, individual neighborhoods should be maintained as a unit. Each neighborhood should relate well within itself as well as to adjoining neighborhoods and the entire community. Ongoing residential development within Otsego has emphasized the need for quality development and amenities required to insure a high standard of living. A first step in creating desirable residential development is the establishment of a desirable development format. Residential development in the form of curvilinear, cluster -type formats is preferred as this type of design increases privacy and safety within neighborhoods. Curvilinear development patterns are based on a fundamental consideration for natural and man-made barriers which organize neighborhoods and minimize through traffic. Finally, overall neighborhood orientation is to be established in terms of amenities and services as a focus for neighborhood activity. To this end, park land and open spaces within neighborhoods are often the primary focus. Page 35 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan In that the community's neighborhoods have developed as units, interconnectivity between neighborhoods is critical to create a larger sense of community. Planning for the community should recognize and attempt to enhance its activity centers. The commercial centers and public service facilities within the City should remain easily accessible to all residential districts and project a unified image and standard of quality. Individual components should be so arranged as to create functional and complementary relationships. Efforts to further establish and enhance the City's identity include the erection of highly visible water towers along Highway 101 and north of Interstate 94, gateway identification, continued encouragement of high quality development, and the continued prohibition of billboards. The City will also continue efforts to establish a local post office and zip code and to have City identification/directional signage installed along Interstate 94 and Highway 10. Growth Management It is the City of Otsego's intent to welcome continued urban expansion provided that development is only allowed in an orderly and fiscally responsible manner. In response to this objective, the concept of growth staging presents the primary strategy for managing urban growth within the City. While it is argued that growth staging arbitrarily constrains development and adversely impacts the economics of development, it can be clearly shown that haphazard and premature development can (and often does) result in severe economic consequences for local government. The basic philosophy underlying the proposed concept of growth management is to avoid premature urban development that exceeds the City's service capabilities and to allow for compatible co- existence of urban and rural areas. The City's 1991 Comprehensive Plan strongly encouraged the preservation of prime agricultural land. Since that time, this original premise has evolved into more of a desire to preserve the "rural character" of the community (i.e., open space, low development densities, etc.). The permanent existence of large scale agricultural operations is no longer considered to be consistent with the long term community vision. This long term vision should not, however, be construed to mean that established agricultural operations should not be protected from premature urbanization. Residents of Otsego have invested greatly in the establishment and maintenance of the present community structure. These established elements represent the basic foundation of the community. Accordingly, it is the intent and purpose of the growth concept to provide an ongoing framework in which growth is afforded optimum flexibility, yet managed to the extent that Otsego's rural areas can continue to enjoy the rewards of its rural atmosphere. Page 36 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Local Employment Opportunities and Tax Base The City has had the foresight to recognize the Highway 101 and Interstate 94 corridors as an opportunity for the future location of commercial or industrial uses that will serve as a focal point for individual neighborhoods, contribute to a strong community tax base and create employment opportunities. To date, extensive development of these uses has not been realized as municipal sewer and water service necessary to attract development has only recently become been available. The City has seen the start of commercial uses at CSAH 39 and TH 101 and development of so-called dry industrial uses along Interstate 94. Opportunities for additional commercial and industrial development continue to grow given planned improvements to regional transportation corridors and continued residential development. Environmental Protection A variety of benefits are associated with environmental protection in Otsego. Environmentally sensitive development will preserve the health of Otsego citizens, attract a more diverse economic base and minimize the need for future public investments in clean up or beautification. Ground water pollution concerns associated with the City's historic one acre unsewered residential development pattern are well documented. A primary impetus for providing sanitary sewer service within the community has always been to provide an ability to correct possible environmental problems if the need arises. Moreover, the City has adopted effective environment zoning standards to manage shoreland, floodplain, wetland, and Mississippi River corridor development. Through current land use planning efforts, Otsego has accommodated development and preserved its valued environmental features. It is the intent of these efforts to continue to promote high quality development within the City and simultaneously, minimize potential environmental impacts. Neighborhood Foundation and Land Use Compatibility The intensity of land uses should decrease as one moves away from an activity center, which may be applied specifically to the segments of Highway 101 and Interstate 94 within the City. The high traffic volumes and visibility associated with these roadways make or will make the areas adjacent to the corridors significant activity generators. With this in mind, it is important that a land use transition take place between the higher intensity commercial and industrial uses and lower intensity residential uses that form the second tier of development. As a means of maintaining the integrity of the residential neighborhoods, providing a population base for commercial activity, and providing an alternative housing type, medium and high density residential development should surround the City's commercial core. Page 37 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Undoubtedly, the City's neighborhoods provide the foundation of the community. Recognizing this, it is important that steps be taken not only to maintain Otsego's neighborhoods, but enhance them as well. Steps taken to reinforce and enhance the City's neighborhood may include the implementation of a housing maintenance code, new recreational amenities (i.e., trails, neighborhood parks) and commercial businesses, and continued street maintenance. Page 38 Design industrial areas which allow for a variahr of lot sizes and buildi arrangements Heavy industrial u: Infill existing areas new development Major transportatic facilities Medium density residential --- Natural features can provide excellent buffers between i varying land uses Transition to curvilinear street patterns to respect natural features �.. Utilize large lot platting � ,:- along natural features , �� .._, and integrate recreational facilities where appropriate = Provide pedestrian connection � from residential and recreation areas to the commercial core Light industry and hi ieinace rramni is City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Utilize a positive transition of compatible land uses between commercial development anrf rneirfanfini nainhhnrhnnrle Minor Arterial Commercial Core � ;' U ,. �� --L 0 CU Community Facilities Low density residential Establish recreational amenities in natural areas which provide unique spaces for residents while preserving the environment Page 39 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Relate Land Uses to Functional Street Classification Functional classification refers to the function each roadway should perform before determining street widths, speed limits, intersection control or other design features. Functional classifications are used in Otsego's street network as a comprehensive planning tool used to determine the number of access points that are to be permitted on major streets, and the design and relationship of local streets to other County and State highway systems. The design and access needed for a specific roadway should be dependent upon adjacent land uses, projected traffic volumes, street configuration and right-of-way acquisition. Direct residential lot access to collector and arterial streets is to be prohibited to avoid the problems created by vehicles waiting to turn into private driveways. Numerous access points from private business also disrupt the flow of vehicles traveling at posted speeds along collector and arterial streets. An additional concept which should also be considered within the City's developing transportation system is the establishment of a series of minor collector streets. Minor collector streets typically lie within the interior of developing areas and are designed to assist in the overall functioning of traffic movements within projected development areas. POPULATION PROJECTIONS AND LAND ABSORPTION Otsego is located within one of the fastest growing areas of the greater Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Household growth in Otsego is comparable with that of surrounding urbanizing communities, as illustrated by the graph below. Elk River and Monticello have experienced a rate of household growth exceeding the rate of development in Otsego. The adjacent City of St. Michael was not included in this comparison as the merger of that City with Frankfort Township distorts the historical data and greatly changed development factors for that community during the 1990s. Page 41 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan The following population projections prepared as part of the Northeast Wright County Transportation Plan conservatively assume 450 new households per year after 2005 and 650 new households per year from 2010 to 2025 and slowing to 400 per year thereafter based on anticipated development demand and the assumption of available infrastructure capacity. CITY OF OTSEGO PROJECTED POPULATION 2003-2040 1990 2000 2003 2005 2010 2015 2020 2040 est. Households 19558 21062 31199 31471 51721 81971 12,221 21,471 H.H. Size 3.27 3.08 3.05 3.00 2.95 2095 2.90 2.75 Population 51219 61346 91757 101413 167877 261464 355441 59,045 Source: U.S. Census 1990 and 2000 Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. These projections also reflect that Otsego's household size has traditionally been larger than that of surrounding urban areas because of its recent agricultural character. The rate at which the household size of Otsego's population may be expected to decline will be slowed due to the prevalence of young families with children that tend to seek housing in emerging markets such as Otsego. These household and population estimates together with available sanitary sewer capacity have been translated into land absorption projections to estimate the area required within the sanitary sewer service districts to accommodate anticipated development. The paragraphs below describe the east and west sanitary sewer service districts separately because of the distinct facility planning effort undertaken for each area. East Sanitary Sewer District The table below shows that current demand for capacity within the east sanitary sewer service district exceeds available supply by 552 RECs or approximately 138,000 gpd. based on conservative flow estimates of 250 gpd. per household/REC. EAST SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT IMMEDIATE SEWER CAPACITY DEMAND Residential RECs C/I RECs Total RECs Final Plats 11249 225 11474 Preliminary Plats 75 285 360 Concept Plans 0 158 158 Total 11324 668 11992 Page 42 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan As shown below 1,364 to 2,764 new dwelling units (at 1 REC = 1 dwelling unit) could be serviced by a 1.0 million to 1.5 milling gpd, east wastewater treatment plant beyond immediate demand based on a flow of 250 gpd. per household. In relationship to the household projections outlined above, the available sanitary sewer capacity would allow for continued development through 2010. EAST SANITARY SEWER SERVICE DISTRICT FUTURE SEWER CAPACITY USEAGE 1.0 Million GPD 1.5 Million GPD Residential RECs C/I RECs Total RECs Residential RECs C/I RECs Total RECs Planned Capacity 21688 19152 31840 41088 11752 59840 Immediate Demand 11324 668 11992 11324 668 11992 Available Supply 11364 484 11848 21764 11084 31848 1. One REC = 250 gpd. 2. Assumes continued 30% of available capacity to be reserved for C/1 usage. 3. Assumes 40,000 gpd of capacity allocated to the City of Dayton. Construction of 1,364 to 2,764 new urban dwelling units may absorb 530 acres to 1,089 acres at full build out of the east planned waste water treatment plant at a flow of 250 gpd. per household. With a more realistic flow estimate of 200 gpd. per household, the projected land absorption for new residential uses that can be developed within the capacity within the east waste water treatment plan is 707 acres to 1,363 acres. EAST SANITARY SEWER SERVICE DISTRICT FUTURE LAND ABSORPTION 1.0 Million GPD 1.5 Million GPD Land Use @ 1 REC=250gpd. Available RECs Average Density Projected Absorption Available RECs Average Density Projected Absorption LID Residential 887 2.0 443ac, 11797 2.0 898ac, M/HD Residential 477 7.0 68ac, 967 7.0 138ac. TOTAL 11364 - - 511ac. 21764 - - 1,036ac. Note: Ratio of LD to M/HD assumed to be 65% : 35%. Page 43 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan The table below relates the projected land absorption to the current supply guided for residential uses within the east sanitary sewer service district. EAST SANITARY SEWER SERVICE DISTRICT FUTURE LAND DEMAND 1.0 Million GPD 1.5 Million GPD Current Supply Projected Absorption Projected Demand Current Supply Projected Absorption Projected Demand LD 295ac. 443ac. 148 ac. 295ac. 898ac. 603 ac. MD/HD 290ac. 68ac. -222 ac. 290ac. 138ac. 152 ac. TOTAL 585ac. 511ac. J4 ac. 585ac. 1,036ac. 451ac. Based upon an estimated flow of 250 gpd. per household, the City would need to add 148 acres of land for low density residential use for utilization of 1.0 million gpd. of sanitary sewer capacity and 603 acres for full use of 1.5 million gpd. of sanitary sewer capacity. Under both capacity scenarios, there is likely to be an adequate supply of land for medium to high density residential uses within the present east sanitary sewer service district. The need to expand the east sanitary sewer service district to provide an adequate land supply to match available sewer capacity will depend on the rate of development. The following table anticipates rate of 100 to 450 new units per year in order to project the timing of land absorption. Based on an optimistic growth rate of 450 dwelling units per year, 2,505 acres of land may be expected to develop by 2020 if adequate sanitary sewer service capacity is made available. EAST SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT FUTURE LAND ABSORPTION 2005-2020 Growth Rate Projected Density Annual Land Absorption 2005-2010 2005-2015 2005-2020 100 du/yr. 2.7 du/ac. 37ac. 185ac. 370ac. 555ac. 450 du./yr. 2.7 du/ac. 167ac. 835ac, 1,670ac, 2,505ac, West Sanitary Sewer Service District .and absorption projections were prepared for the West Sanitary Sewer Service District as part of the 2001 Comprehensive Plan update, which focused specifically on that area. The City considered the growth rates of other communities along the k94 corridor in projecting development potential and estimating land demand. Based on an anticipated growth rate of approximately 100 dwelling units per year, an estimated 1 100 Page 44 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan acres were required to support development demand in the west sanitary sewer service district. Allocation of sanitary sewer service within the west sanitary sewer service district is limited to not more than 70 percent of available capacity for residential uses, which is equal to 1,680 RECs based on conservative flow estimates of 250 gpd. per household/REC. The table below outlines approved and planned allocation of waste water treatment capacity within the west sanitary sewer service district: WEST SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT IMMEDIATE SEWER CAPACITY DEMAND Residential RECs C/I RECs Total RECs Final Plats 944 0 944 Preliminary Plats 21303 0 21303 Concept Plans 0 0 0 Total 37247 0 31247 The demand for capacity within the west sanitary sewer service district exceeds available supply allocated to residential uses by 1 567 RECs (approximately 400,000 gpd.) and total available capacity by approximately 900 RECs (approximately 210gpd.). The approval of residential preliminary plats in excess of available capacity is the result of several large scale developments encompassing over 650 acres and the extension of trunk sanitary sewer and water services to the east side of the City of Albertville. It must also be noted that the 250 gpd. figure upon which the City's REC calculation is based appears overly conservative based on flows experienced in the east wastewater treatment plant. Two -career families, smaller townhouse household sizes related to the number of townhouses being constructed, water conserving plumbing fixtures and more families dining out more often are contributing factors to the actual sewage flows being less than the projected 250gpd. If calculated at a more realistic 200 gpd, flow per household, the potential number of households that can be accommodated by the 600,000 gpd, west wastewater treatment plant is 2,100 dwelling units. Residential demand within the west sanitary sewer service district still exceeds available capacity by 1,147 RECs using the lower 200 gpd, flow estimate. The land absorption projections outlined above assumes that the City will maintain its current policy that all new residential development is to occur within the designated sanitary sewer service districts, except in defined circumstances. Medium to high density residential uses have been a significant portion of the development in the sanitary sewer service districts (60 percent in the west sewer district) and are in increasing demand in the marketplace. Because of their higher densities, continued development of medium and high density units may lower actual land absorption. Page 45 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Commercial and Industrial Land Demand The following factors will have Cl major influence on future commercial and industrial development in the City. ■ Availability of munpal sewer and water. ■ Planned interchanges to TH 101 at CSAH 39, CSAH 42/CSAH 37 and CSAH 36. ■ Proximity to Interstate 94. ■ Increased population in Otsego and surrounding cities. ■ Land availability. ■ Regional and national economic factors. Future commercial and industrial development cannot be realistically projected based on the uncertainty of many of the elements involved that are beyond the City's control. In recognition of the need to expand the City's commercial and industrial tax base and growing market conditions that support these uses, it is recommended that 30 percent of the City's available sanitary sewer capacity be reserved new commercial and industrial users. GROWTH STAGING PLAN Recognizing that the City's land absorption and population projections cannot be considered 100 percent accurate, it is important that the community take steps to protect its investment in its municipal sanitary sewer and water systems and avoid the unfair influence of property values. To protect its financial investments, manage growth, minimize investment in new infrastructure and maintain a separation between urban and rural uses to avoid nuisance concerns, it is considered desirable to designate areas where urban and rural uses should occur. By delineating urban, urban expansion and rural use areas, future development may be guided in a manner that does not prematurely open new areas for development and allow a continuation of rural uses in areas so designated either on an interim or permanent basis. The City of Otsego has been subdivided into urban and rural service areas, which are intended to define areas of the City where urban services (i.e. sewered and unsewered urban development densities, snow plowing, neighborhood parks, etc.) and the continuation of agricultural or rural uses may occur. The delineation of the urban and rural service areas is based on a number of factors, including land absorption projections, potential sewer serviceability, existing land use, and physical barriers. The rural and urban service designations are described below. Page 46 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Rural Service Area The rural service area is designated for the areas of the community where sanitary sewer service is not anticipated to be made available based on growth projections or service limitations. As such, the rural service area is planned for a continuation of rural or agricultural activities and includes the area identified as the Rural Residential Preserve on the Urban Service Staging Plan map. The rural residential preserve overlays that area of the community where a long term rural character is to be maintained via the imposition of one dwelling unit per ten acres density for residential development. This designation is applied to areas with innate amenities of the Mississippi River, existing large tree stands and topography. The limitations on development imposed as part of the Mississippi Wild, Scenic and Recreational River Management Plan corresponds to the intended rural character of this area. The City Council may approve increases in allowed residential density as an incentive to encourage developments in this area to be planned in accordance with the principals of open space preservation and clustering. The City implements these development concepts through its R-C, Residential Rural Open Space Cluster District. Any density allowed above one dwelling unit per ten acres is to be considered a bonus and will be determined at the discretion of the City Council in consideration of a proposed development's consistency with the City's goals for this unique area of the community. Page 4 7 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Urban Service Area The urban service area, as graphically illustrated on the Growth Staging Map, includes the following elements: ■ Sanitary Sewer Service District. The sanitary sewer district identifies lands to which sanitary sewer and water service is to be made immediately available and is comprised of two sub -districts. The immediate urban service area identifies lands that have received City approval of development plans, have made a financial commitment to obtain municipal services, and have been allocated sewer capacity. The intermediate urban service area identifies the remaining lands within the sanitary sewer service district that are eligible to receive municipal services, but have yet to receive development approvals or make financial commitments to obtain sanitary sewer and water services. There are two designated sanitary sewer service districts. The east sanitary sewer service districts generally overlays that area adjacent to the TH 101 corridor. The City has constructed a waste water treatment plant, collection system and potable water system to provide municipal utilities within this area. An expansion of the east waste water treatment plant from its current capacity of 4001000 gpd. to as much as 1,500,000 gpd. is pending. The City has also established a west sanitary sewer service district overlaying the area adjacent to Interstate 94 and surrounding the City of Albertville. The City is constructing a second waste water treatment plant with a treatment capacity of 600,000 gpd, and water facilities to service this area of the community and these services will be operational by the end of 2004. The boundaries of the two sanitary sewer service districts are based on available service capacities and population growth and land absorption projections. There is sufficient area within each of the sanitary sewer service districts to accommodate projected growth in relation of available utility capacity, as well as any growth rate increases. The boundaries of the sanitary sewer service district will only be expanded when: 1. Land to be included in the sanitary sewer service district is not enrolled in an agricultural preservation program. 2. The land lies within one -quarter mile of the existing sanitary sewer service district boundary or presents environmental problems that can be alleviated by the delivery of City water and sewer service. 3. The land is located within the designated urban service expansion area and the expansion is in accordance with the order of the staging plan. 4. The potential sewer discharge of the land area to be included is within available capacity limits. Page 51 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 5. The developer shall hold the City harmless should limitations on sewer hookups be imposed. 6. The developer and/or beneng property owners assume the signcant majority of improvement/service costs. 7. The land does not qualify as a premature development or subdivision as regulated by the City's Subdivision Ordinance, 8. Inclusion of the land in the sanitary sewer service district is necessary to achieve a five year supply and respond to a shortage of land to which service is available. 9. Commercial/industrial development and requests for service to existing, unsewered residential areas shall be given priority over new residential development for service district expansion requests. ■ Long Range Urban Service Area. The long range urban service area is designated for that portion of the community devoted to one plus acre unsewered single family residential development. The extension of municipal sewer and water service to this area is not anticipated until it may be mandated by pollution concerns or specifically requested by property owners (via petition). Further unsewered development in the area is not recommended and residential development density is limited to one dwelling unit per 40 acres unless one or more of the following criteria are met: 1. The development will result in completion of an unfinished street network. 2. The development will have the result of correcting or improving a demonstrated area drainage problem. 3. The development provides for dedication of lands to a legitimate public purposeI ■ Urban Service Expansion Area. The urban service expansion area graphically defines areas of the City where the sanitary sewer service districts could be expanded in the future. It is anticipated that as the sanitary sewer service district(s) reach full development or near saturation, it will be expanded into the designated urban service expansion area. The numerical designations of subdistricts within the urban service expansion area signifies the waste water treatment facility intended to provide service as well as the order these areas are to be served when capacity is available. The order for expanding the sanitary sewer service districts is based on minimizing infrastructure investments and maintenance of concentrated service areas. No timetable for expansion of the sanitary sewer service district is Page 52 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan established or implied as part of the Comprehensive Plan. As a transitional district, densities of one dwelling unit per ten acres of land are to be allowed in the urban service expansion areas until these lands are brought into the sanitary sewer service district. EXISTING LAND USE The following table and map on the following page illustrates the distribution of various land uses within the City. Existing land use in Otsego is reflective of the community's historic development pattern that occurred in the northeast portion of the community close to the City of Elk River, The City's recent development pattern reflects availability of sanitary sewer and water service trunk line corridors. Note that the timing of the land use inventory does not reflect the substantial development just now beginning within the West Sanitary Sewer Service District. However, as a former township, the large area of the community dictates that agriculture or undeveloped lands remain the predominate land use category. This is an important consideration in implementing the City's growth staging and growth management policies. The City must exercise control over development within the rural service area or urban service expansion areas to prevent premature growth encroaching into these areas. Residential land use constitutes the second largest and most rapidly growing land use type within the City. The following table illustrates the types of housing available within the City, including existing homes and those preliminary platted (and assumed to be constructed within the next five to seven years) through June of 2004: HOUSING UNITS BY TYPE CONSTRUCTED/APPROVED AS OF JUNE 2004 Unit Type Number % of Subtotal % of Total Existing Housing Stock Single Family Sewered 595 17.7% 72 0% 8'9% 36.1 Unsewered 11826 54.3% 27.2% Townhouse 641 19.0% 9.6% Manufactured Home 307 9.0% 4.6% SUBTOTAL 31369 10020% 50.3% Preliminary/Final Platted Single Family 11579 47.5% 23.6% Townhouse/Multiple Family 11744 52.5% 26.1% SUBTOTAL 31323 100.0% 49.7 TOTAL 6,692 100.0% Source: U.S. Census 2000 Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. Page 53 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Single family dwellings are the primary housing type within the existing housing stock, mostly existing homes built within the long range urban service area prior to availability of sanitary sewer and water services. The breakdown of existing sewered development, almost exclusively within the east sanitary sewer service district, is equally balanced between single family and townhouse uses. Factoring in those sewered units not yet constructed, the balance towards townhouse and multiple family dwellings increases slightly. Even with the types of housing units being constructed in the sewer districts, approximately 60 of dwelling units that will be available within the City are single family dwellings. The table below is a comparison of the ratio of single family and townhouse dwellings in Otsego to that of other surrounding communities. REGIONAL HOUSING TYPES Otsego Albertville Elk River Monticello Rogers St. Michael Single Family 59.7% 69.7% 72.9% 58.9% 83.1 % 87.3% TH/MF 40.2% 30.3% 27.1 % 41.1 % 16.9% 12.7% Source: 2000 U.S. Census Only the composition of the housing within the City of Monticello is comparable to that being developed in Otsego. The housing stock in other surrounding communities is proportionally oriented more towards single family dwellings. The housing stock in Otsego may be expected to shift more towards single family dwellings as development continues towards the interior of the City. The initial stages of development within the east and west sewer districts has occurred in areas particularly suited and guided for medium and high density land uses. The development that has occurred also reflects changes in the housing market and Otsego's position within an emerging market. The City will need to more actively manage the type of housing being developed as growth continues to ensure that the desired balance of housing within the City is realized and maintained. Page 54 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan The table below compares the median housing value in Otsego to that of surrounding communities. The median housing in Otsego is lower than that of most surrounding communities. REGIONAL MEDIAN HOUSING VALUES Otsego Albertville Elk River Monticello Rogers St. Michael $132,700 $137,400 $144,800 $130,200 $186,600 $156,500 Source: 2000 U.S. Census In fact, the 2000 U.S. Census identifies that approximately 77 percent of the housing units in Otsego have a value less than $175,000, which would be consistent with the regional definition of affordable housing. Anecdotal evidence suggests that new single family developments being constructed in the City have home prices starting at or near the regional affordability level. In order to provide greater life -cycle housing options, the City should to emphasize the need for more move -up family dwellings as growth continues. INTERIM LAND USE PLAN The Land Use Plan establishes the anticipated future development pattern of the City, which is to be implemented over time in accordance with the City's growth management policies. An interim land use plan must also be provided to guide development and land use in the interim between existing conditions and the realization of the Land Use Plan. The purpose of the interim land use plan is to prevent an over -allocation of land that may exceed market demand or service capacity for any particular use. Therefore, until a parcel is deemed appropriate for development of a higher intensity land use, rural land use and one dwelling unit per forty acre density will be maintained under A-1, Agriculture Rural Service District zoning as an interim land use plan throughout the community. A parcel will qualify for rezoning to allow a more intensive land use guided by the Future Land Use Plan only when the following criteria have been satisfied. The burden of proof as to these criteria being satisfied is intended to be upon those making the request. 1. Consistency with Comprehensive Plan: A proposed development shall be consistent with the goals, policies and recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan and which follow planned public improvement corridors or constitute an infilling of development shall be deemed consistent with the City's growth strategies as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan, 2. Adequate Waste Disposal Systems: A proposed development shall be deemed to have adequate waste disposal systems if within the sanitary sewer service district, there is adequate sewer capacity in the present system to support the proposed development if constructed to its maximum permissible density after reasonable sewer capacity is reserved for planned public facilities and commercial and industrial development projected for the next five (5) years; or if Page 57 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan in areas outside of the sanitary sewer service district, there is adequate on -site sewer capacity potential to support the development if constructed to the maximum permissible density indicated in the Otsego Comprehensive Plan, 3. Adequate Water Supply: A proposed development shall be deemed to have an adequate water supply if the proposed development has adequate sources of water, either from public systems or private wells, to serve the proposed development if constructed to its maximum permissible density without causing an unreasonable depreciation of existing water supplies for surrounding areas. 4. Adequate Drainage: A condition of adequate drainage shall exist if: a. Surface or subsurface water retention and runoff is such that it does not constitute a danger to the structural security of structures within the proposed development. b. Structures within the proposed development will not result in pollution of water sources from erosion and siltation. c. The proposed development and related site grading will not cause harmful and irreparable damage from erosion and siltation on downhill or downstream land. d. Factors to be considered in making these determinations may include: average rainfall for the area; the relation of the land to the floodplain; the nature of soils and subsoils and their ability to adequately support surface water runoff and waste disposal systems; the slope of the land and its effect on effluents; and the presence of streams as related to effluent disposal. 5. Adequate Streets: A proposed development shall be deemed to have adequate streets to serve the development when: a. Streets that serve the proposed development are of such a width, grade, stabilityI vertical and horizontal alignment site distance and surface condition that an increase in traffic volume generated by the proposed development will not create a hazard to public safety and general welfare, not aggravate an already hazardous condition, and when, with due regard to the advice of Wright County and/or the Minnesota Department of Transportation, said streets are appropriate for the intended use. b. The traffic volume generated by the proposed development would not create unreasonable congestion or unsafe conditions on streets existing at the time of the application or proposed for completion within the next two (2) years. Page 58 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 6. Adequate Public Service Capacity: A proposed development shall be determined to have necessary public service capacity when recreational facilities, police protection, fire protection and other public facilities that must be provided at public expenses can reasonably be provided for within the next two (2) years. 7. Consistency with Capital Improvement Plans: A proposed development shall be deemed consistent with capital improvement plans when improvements and/or services necessary to accommodate the proposed subdivision have been programmed in the Otsego, Wright County or other regional capital improvement plans or that a revision to capital improvement programs can be accommodated. FUTURE LAND USE The Land Use Plan, consisting of a map and narrative text, together with designation of urban and rural service areas and adoption of Ordinances regulating development provides a description of desired locations for future land uses within the City. The Land Use Plan is intended to serve as a guide to the private sector in planning potential developments and for City officials in assessing development requests and how they relate to the community's vision for an area of the City. In the sections that follow, specific categories of rural, residential, commercial and industrial land uses are described and depicted graphically. Rural Uses Rural uses remain the predominate land use within the City of Otsego, in spite of the significant urban growth that has occurred since the first Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1991. The forecasts outlined in previous paragraphs indicate that Otsego will continue to experience increased urban development, but the overall size of the community suggests that rural uses will continue to remain an important issue in City planning efforts. The need to preserve prime agricultural lands is less important today than it was when the City's 1991 Comprehensive Plan was adopted. While the preservation of prime agricultural lands has taken on less importance, there is growing concern in regard to managing urban growth in a fiscally responsible manner. Managing growth in rural areas is also important to the City's growth management policy of staged urban expansion in this regard. Page 59 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Page 60 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan There are five basic forms of active farm uses within the City, including crop production, dairy farming, beef cattle, hogs and hobby farms. While these uses are scattered somewhat randomly throughout the City, crop production is the most dominant farm type, with the number of farms with animals continuing to decline. In looking to the future, only those land uses that will minimize conflicts with agricultural uses and will not interfere with potential urban expansion will be allowed within rural service areas, with an emphasis on the following objectives: ■ Minimize conflicts between rural and urban uses through establishment of growth management policies that focus on staged urban expansion and maintenance of rural areas within the City. ■ Avoid development densities and land use patterns within rural areas that may result in the premature need for extension of municipal utilities and other services. ■ Preserve open space and environmentally sensitive areas of the City from encroachments by urban land uses. ■ Allow for a continuation of existing farm activities within the City as a viable interim land use until urban expansion may occur. An issue related to maintaining viable agricultural uses in the community is allowing existing farm operations that qualify as an animal feedlot to continue operating with limited expansion opportunities. The 1998 Comprehensive Plan outlined a strategy for the continued use and limited expansion of existing animal feedlots in the rural service area. The key elements of this strategy were registration of then -existing animal feedlots, establishment of reciprocal buffer zones, and limited expansion opportunities. The City amended its Zoning Ordinance to allow for a continuation of agricultural feedlots consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and these policies are to be continued. Within the designated Urban Service Expansion Areas, the division of existing large tracts of land into residential lots less than 20 acres in area should be discouraged. The City may allow for implementation of a rural transition zone that allows for interim development to occur based upon clustered subdivision designs intended to preserve the majority of a parcel for future urban development. The desired results of this approach are to maintain orderly community growth, discourage competition for sanitary sewer hook ups necessary to finance the cost of the utilities and prevent leap frog development. Precaution should continue to be exercised with future development requests so that sporadic development can be minimized to avoid gaps between neighborhoods that interrupt the homogeneous pattern of urban services such as utilities, streets, trails, and park service areas. Development of residential uses within the Rural Residential Preserve area is also to occur at densities consistent with maintenance of rural character and a lack of municipal sewer and water services. As this area of City located between CSAH 39 and the Mississippi River has many natural features, the City has encouraged development Page 63 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan cluster subdivisions that emphasize high quality building sites with view sheds and access to natural habitat and man-made amenities. These subdivisions are to be developed in ways that minimize their appearance from public roadways and provide maximum visual or physical accessibility of the amenities of a given site. Development of open space cluster subdivisions within the Rural Residential Preserve is not mandated. To encourage use of the open space cluster development concept and creative implementation of these performance standards, the City Council may approve development densities greater than one dwelling unit per ten acres within the Rural Residential Preserve. Any development density above one dwelling unit per 10 acres is to be considered to be a bonus awarded at the discretion of the City Council that the proposed development fulfills the City's objectives for this area of the City. This area of the City corresponds with lands included within the Mississippi River Wild, Scenic and Recreation River District, which limits development potential to rural or rural residential uses at a density of not more than one dwelling unit per 2.5 acres. Imposition of these State mandated limitations suggests that development under the allowances of the City's residential open space cluster district requirements is likely the ultimate land use for these areas. Residential Uses As noted above, residential land uses are the predominant existing urban land use within the City. The Policy Plan promotes continued development of a diversified housing stock that is accessible to a wide range residents based on household need and incomes. All new residential development is to occur within the established sanitary sewer service districts and hook up to municipal services based on the City's growth management policies, except as follows: 1. Unsewered subdivisions at a density of one dwelling unit per 40 acres within the A-1 Zoning District. 2. Unsewered subdivisions at a density of one dwelling unit per 10 acres within the A-2 Zoning District. 3. Unsewered divisions within the City's long range urban service areas that satisfy the criteria established by the Comprehensive Plan for such developments. 4. Unsewered open space cluster developments within the rural residential preserve area at a density of one dwelling unit per 10 acres with potential for additional density bonuses, as determined by the City Council, Page 64 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Otsego has been successful in realizing residential development with high standards for subdivision design and building. An emphasis on the quality of development will continue to be refined based on the changing housing needs of the community overall desired community character. The following paragraphs outline the City's direction for future residential growth: ■ Managed Growth. The City wishes to manage the rate of residential development within the City to provide for a balanced development pattern and ensure its ability to provide fiscally responsible, high quality public facilities and services. The City has identified that an average growth rate of approximately 400 dwelling units per year as being within its facility and service capabilities. More long term, urban residential land uses are specifically limited to not more than 70 percent of available sanitary sewer service capacity within either sanitary sewer service district. ■ Life Cycle Housing. The City has recognized the need to offer a wider choice of housing options to supplement single family dwellings to serve the life cycle needs of its population. Multiple family dwelling units and townhouses usually provide the least expensive housing type, where young people can begin saving for purchase of their own home. As families are started, spatial needs may outgrow that provided by higher density dwelling units. Larger townhouses and small single family dwellings provide affordable first homes for the young family where pride in ownership is established and equity can be built. As the family grows to its ultimate size, space needs increase and a larger move -up single family home fulfills these needs. When children grow older and leave home, space needs are again reduced and large houses may become under-utilized. At this point, the parents may find it desirable to move to a smaller house, or to a townhouse where maintenance is taken care of for them. Eventually, the elderly couple may desire to move into a multiple family dwelling unit again or to some type of elderly multiple family residences. ■ Housing Diversity. The majority of Otsego's existing housing stock consists of single family dwellings. However wn the sanitary sewer service districts townhouse dwellings represent an equal, if not larger, portion of the housing supply. The number of townhouse dwellings developed within the sanitary sewer service districts raises concern as to the balance of the overall housing supply within the City and the long term sustainability of homeowners associations regarding property and building maintenance within townhouse developments. While the predominance of townhouse development in the intial stages of the sanitary sewer service district is largely due to location factors, the City desires to emphasize that single family detached dwellings are to be the primary dwelling unit type within the community overall and the individual sanitary sewer service districts. The City will continue to monitor the supply of housing types within the City with a goal of maintaining approximately 70 percent or more of the housing stock as detached single family dwellings. The balance of housing options within each sanitary sewer service district should Page 65 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan also be oriented more towards single family dwellings. The City will continue to review development proposals for areas designated for low -medium and medium -high density land use on an individual basis within the context of providing a variety of housing types to meet the needs and incomes of all segments of the population. ■ Housing/Property Maintenance. Housing constructed within the sanitary sewer service districts is relatively new and in very good condition. Older areas of the community likely have more mature housing stock that requires additional maintenance. Housing maintenance efforts serve to protect neighborhood integrity and property values. Initiatives that the City may consider implementing to encourage on -going maintenance include providing information on home improvement loans, hosting a home remodeling fair, continued point -of -sale inspections of existing septic systems to possibly be expanded to include principal and accessory buildings and identification of problem sites for targeted code enforcement efforts. ■ Affordable Housing. The need to provide housing options for all segments of the population regardless of income is a priority for the City of Otsego in relation to life -cycle and work forces issues. Available information on the existing supply of owner -occupied housing within the City indicates that a majority of these properties meet established regional affordability guidelines. The City will continue to stress the need for affordable housing options while emphasizing diversity in available housing type and density, by promoting maintenance of the existing housing stock, and private sector development efforts. However, the greatest need for more housing options within the City currently is in the higher value brackets of the market. ■ Low Density Residential Uses. Vllithin the sanitary sewer service districts and long range urban service area low density residential uses (one to less than three dwelling units per acre) will continue to be the predominate urban land use within Otsego. The areas guided for low density residential land uses on the Land Use Plan map reflect expansion outward from existing neighborhoods and logical extension of utilities and streets based on the land absorption projections outlined in previous sections. Immediate attention should be given to the infill of the sanitary sewer service districts along established service lines and transportation corridors and existing vacant home sites in established neighborhoods prior to further expansion of the sanitary sewer service districts. Low density residential uses are further defined as exclusively detached single family dwellings. To ensure diversity within the supply of single family homes within the community, the City will continue to encourage a variety of single family lot and house sizes. The current supply of urban or suburban character single family homes within the City includes one acre lots with private on -site septic systems and wells and two minimum sizes for single family lots serviced by municipal sanitary sewer and water services at 9,000 square feet and 12,000 Page 66 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan square feet. To increase provide for greater protection of environmental resources in high amenity areas of the City and provide greater diversity in the supply of single family houses, a third urban service single family lot size is recommended with a minimum lot size larger than that of the two existing districts. These types of lots would be intended to be developed in areas of the City guided for low density residential uses (large lot) on the Future Land Use map and be implemented through a new zoning district. Development of single family lots with a minimum lot size of 9,000 square feet will subsequently be limited to areas guided for low -medium density residential land use. In anticipation of potential extension of sanitary sewer service to the long range urban service area, it is suggested that the City continue to require designs for unsewered developments that are conducive to resubdivision. By providing such a mechanism, the City and property owners are provided a well planned method of accommodating sewer and water service and associated assessment costs in the event a mandated need arises by minimizing improvement costs per lot. In order to ensure resubdivision, building locations are to be required that facilitate resubdivision by prohibiting encroachment into potential setback areas on a divided lot. In addition, performance standards would be enacted that would require all dwellings that are constructed to facilitate future sewer and water connection. ■ Low -Medium Density Residential Uses. This category of residential land uses is intended to allow for development of small lot detached single family uses, twinhomes or low intensity townhouses (consisting of horizontally oriented dwelling units with not more than two common walls for each dwelling unit) and an overall development density of three to six dwelling units per acre. The intent is that these low -medium density residential areas will develop primarily with single family dwellings on smaller urban lots. The City may allow at its discretion development of less intense twinhome or townhouse dwellings. Factors to be considered in evaluating development proposals for areas guided for low -medium density residential uses include the type and mix of housing in the immediate area, the balance of housing in the community at the time of the proposal, the proximity of environmentally sensitive areas, the design quality of the proposed development and the proposed dwelling units, capacity of streets serving the area and the impact of the proposed development to the City's service capabilities. The burden of demonstrating that a proposed development is appropriate for a particular area shall be the responsibility of the land owner or developer. Development of these more compact urban land uses will encourage continued diversification of the housing supply within the City, provide for land use transitions between traditional single family neighborhoods and more intensive uses and major roadway corridors. Development of non -single family uses within these areas is intended to be subject to the performance standard recommendations outlined in the following section. Page 67 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan ■ Medium -High Density Residential Uses. Medium density residential land uses typically consists of townhouses with three to eight dwellings per building ranging in density from five to eight dwelling units per acre. High density land uses, defined as more than nine units per acre, would include multiple family dwellings and more dense townhouse development. As market considerations greatly influence the demand for medium and high density housing, only a generalized category including both types of uses have been designated on the Land Use Plan map. The provision of sanitary sewer service within the City of Otsego created the opportunity to develop higher density land use types that had previously not been possible within the community. Concerns have been noted about these developments related to land use compatibility, housing value, property and building maintenance, traffic generation and functional site design. In recognizing these issues, the City will implement the following strategies for development of areas guided for medium -high density residential land use: 1. Townhouse and multiple family developments shall be dispersed throughout the City to avoid concentration at any single location. Furthermore, townhouse and multiple family developments shall be encouraged to limit the concentration of any single building type or design within a given project to minimize the scale of the development and provide greater visual diversity. 2. Townhouse and multiple family dwellings shall be encouraged to develop in areas adjacent to commercial or industrial uses to provide market and employee support. Integrating commercial and residential land uses through innovative urban design is an opportunity encouraged by the Comprehensive Plan. 3. A secondary function of these locations is to provide for a transition between commercial, industrial and higher function streets and low density residential neighborhoods. 4. Townhouse and multiple family developments shall have access to collector or arterial streets to reduce traffic entering low density residential neighborhoods. 5. The City will establish performance standards to provide for townhouse or multiple family developments related to setbacks and required screening and landscaping to address compatibility with adjacent low density residential neighborhoods. City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 6. The City will establish uniform performance standards for townhouse and multiple family developments intended to replace the current PUD based process as the standard regulatory approach to these types of land uses to address the following building and site design elements. a. Provision of aesthetically pleasing exterior treatments constructed of durable, low maintenance materials. b. Establishment of minimum building design requirements such as floor areas and garage to ensure functional dwelling units. c. Promote quality site design by establishing requirements for vehicle and pedestrian access, building setbacks, guest parking, open space and landscaping. d. Require establishment of a homeowners association with adequate rules and financial standards to ensure on -going site and building maintenance. e. Use of a PUD based development approach will remain as an option to accommodate projects exhibiting unique elements that exceed basic site and/or building design expectations. ■ Manufactured Housing. Manufactured housing constitutes a significant portion of housing stock available in Otsego. The availability of owner -type housing for low and moderate income households is to be encouraged within the City. However, it is also City policy to discourage an over -balanced supply of one type of housing, to discourage an over -supply of one level of housing cost, and to discourage physical concentrations of a specific housing type. Considering manufactured homes already constitute a significant percentage of Otsego's current housing supply, the allowance of new or expansion of existing manufactured home developments is contrary to these established policies and is to be discouraged. Page 69 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Commercial uses The intent of the Comprehensive Plan is to identify commercial locations wn the City that provide opportunities for convenient access to retail goods and services, developed within attractive environments. Various areas within the City will serve different functions. Locations with access to major regional roadways such as TH 101, 1-94 or CSAH 19 will likely develop with commercial land uses that serve both the local community and regional patrons. Other smaller areas may also develop to meet convenience retail and service needs on a neighborhood basis. Note needs to be made that the possible upgrade of TH 101 to freeway status announced by MNDoT for construction beginning in 2006 has been considered as part of the comprehensive planning effort. The City needs to maintain constant and continuing communication with MnDOT so as to stay abreast of potential future changes to TH 101 and to adequately plan for and address any resulting impacts. The two primary considerations are maintenance of the City's four existing accesses and interchange land requirements. The immediate emphasis for development of commercial retail and service business centers should be along TH 101 at the intersections of CSAH 39, CSAH 42, and CSAH 37 within the east sanitary sewer service district and along CSAH 19 and CSAH 37 within the west sanitary sewer service district. These potential commercial locations would respond to existing residential development service needs and provide an opportunity to capture retail sales monies from well beyond the City's boundaries. To promote viable, quality commercial retail and service development, the following strategies will be pursued: 1. The City will implement performance standards related to site design, building setbacks, parking lot design, landscaping, lighting, bung materials, signage, vehicle and pedestrian site access and streetscape treatment to promote functional and aesthetically pleasing commercial developments. One issue the City should specifically review is the current 65 foot setback for principal buildings from arterial or collector streets within commercial and industrial zoning districts. The 65 foot setback distance is appropriate for residential land uses to minimize the potential impacts of traffic along major roadways. However, the setback requirement limits site design options and the ability to maximize the development potential of commercial (and industrial) properties, which are not as susceptible to traffic related impacts. A reduction to a required front yard of 35 feet regardless of the classification of adjacent roadways is likely adequate to maintain an open streetscape appearance and traffic visibility within commercial (and industrial) areas. Page 70 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 2. The City will define the range of commercial land use appropriate for various locations within the City through implementation of distinct zoning districts for general commercial, highway oriented commercial, and neighborhood oriented commercial uses. 3. The City will require new commercial development to be compatibly designed with surrounding land uses through the use of transitional land uses, proper setbacks, access, building orientation, screening and landscaping. Based upon the foregoing considerations, the following areas have been designated for varying levels of commercial use within the City: ■ CSAH 39/Highway 101. This area has been a focal point of recent commercial activity and will continue to expand as a commercial center. Because the CSAH 39/TH 101 area lies adjacent to the City's most dense population base, is within the City's sanitary sewer service district, holds ample land for development and has established commercial uses, it is considered the City's primary retail center. It is in this location within the City that the basic convenience and shoppers goods and services are to be developed. Commercial development in this area should reflect the highest standards of commercial building and site design. Outdoor sales and display should be limited to the degree that the activity is clearly accessory to a principal building and use. ■ CSAH 42/TH 101. The area surrounding the existing signalized intersection at CSAH 42 and TH 101 also exhibits some existing commercial development. Due to its high visibility and access, commercial development is expected to continue developing, establishing the area as a secondary commercial center to that at CSAH 39 and TH 101. The City continues to work with MNDoT and area land owners to ensure that access to TH 101 at CSAH 42 is maintained with the planned upgrade of TH 101 to freeway status within the City. This area is also expected to develop at a very high standard of building and site quality, with limited outdoor sales and display. It must be noted that commercial uses are suggested east of TH 101 within the Wild, Scenic and Recreation River District. The current prohibition of commercial use in this area is expected to be re- evaluated by the Department of Natural Resources as part of their comprehensive update of the management plan. ■ CSAH 37/TH 101. This area has in the past been designated for highly limited, highway -neighborhood commercial service. This applies to geographic coverage as well as scope of services provided. However, the planned upgrade of TH 101 to freeway status within the City and the planned extension of CSAH 37 between TH 101 and CSAH 19 increases the potential for commercial uses this location. The area northeast of TH 101 and CSAH 37 is particularly prime for capturing traffic exiting northbound TH 101 at CSAH 37 via a signalized four way intersection shown on MNDoT's preliminary concept plans. Access limitations at the northwest corner of CSAH 37 and TH 101 suggest that the City may desire to reconsider the commercial land use designated at this location. Development Page 71 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan standards in this area of the City should be consistent with that encouraged at other locations along the TH 101 corridor. ■ CSAH 19/70th Street. This area of the community, which abuts the City of Albertville's north boundary, is expected to evolve into a commercial service center. The commercial land use designations in the northeast and northwest quadrants of this intersection have been made in partial response to the City of Albertville's adopted Comprehensive Plan, which suggests commercial use in the southeast and southwest quadrants of the intersection. Establishment of these uses as a gateway into the City with high quality development will be important in contributing to the City's identity. ■ CSAH 37/Interstate 94. The area to the north of CSAH 37 and east of Interstate 94 has also been designated as a long range commercial location. This area has good visibility and access from the Interstate. The City of Otsego is reconstructing Maciver Avenue in 2004 to provide a connection from CSAH 37 to 80th Street to improve access from the west sanitary sewer service districts to access I-94. This roadway improvement project will add to the commercial viability of the commercial land uses planned in this area. Like other commercial locations within the City, this area should be encouraged to develop with the highest levels of quality site and building design. Office Uses The office land use category is intended to provide for establishment of professional and commercial office complexes in an environment that provides a high level of amenities with limited retail or warehousing uses. These developments should include for integration of building and site designs with surrounding amenities, incorporation of parks, open space or recreational amenities, convenient access for vehicles and pedestrians alike, high quality building design and construction, and a high degree of site landscaping. Office development uses may also serve as a transitional land use between more intense retail or service commercial uses, industrial uses and areas guided for residential use. Based on site characteristics, site visibility and access factors, the following locations have been identified for office land uses: ■ West of TH 101 between 85th Street and CSAH 42. ■ South of I-94 and north of CSAH 37 to the west of the Otsego Industrial Park within the Golden Polygon area of the City. ■ The 160 acres west of CSAH 19 and between of future 85th Street and 80th Streets, Page 72 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Industrial Uses Otsego is currently a bedroom community with a limited amount of industrial development. Existing industrial development is concentrated in the extreme southeast corner of the City adjacent to TH 101 and southwest areas of the City adjacent to k94. This limited amount of industrial development is due largely to a lack of public sewer and water services within the City until just recently. Other contributing factors to this limited amount of industrial development are the proximity of the active development centers of Elk River, Rogers, Albertville, St. Michael and Monticello. The industrial growth that has occurred in Otsego to date is characterized by smaller dry industries with a small number of employees that are developed or initiated by a developer or resident having a local interest in Otsego. More recent developments along the 1.94 corridor suggest a growing economic development interest within the community, with larger companies relocating or establishing new facilities in the area. With the availability of public sanitary sewer and water service to the TH 101 corridor and planned service for the Interstate 94 area, the City can expect to attract industrial uses that previously would not locate in Otsego due to high water usage and sprinkling system requirements. In considering locations suitable for continued industrial development, the following elements should be taken into account: 1. The site should be reasonably level and offer a site area that is capable of accommodating industrial buildings and required ancillary activities (i.e., parking, shipping and receiving, outdoor storage, etc.). 2. The site soils should be well drained and capable of bearing heavy loads. For areas without sanitary service availability, soils must be capable of providing for an on -site sewer system. 3. The building and, to the extent possible, the site should be flood -free. 4. The site should also take advantage of available community transportation facilitiesI such as highways or railroads. 5. The site should be protected from residential encroachment or incompatible industrial neighbors. 6. The industrial area should allow for further future industrial expansion. By analyzing the aforementioned location criteria and appreciating a variation in industrial use types, for areas within the community have been deemed appropriate for industrial use. Each designated area is intended to group similar industrial developments which demonstrate like needs (i.e., building scale, site size, access requirements, and visibility). Page 73 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan ■ Highway 101 Corridor. The area between CSAH 37 and CSAH 36 on either side of TH 101 is considered highly appropriate for future industrial uses. The area is reasonably level, provides expansion potential, and is provided excellent access given planned interchange improvements at CSAH 37 and CSAH 36 and is protected from residential development. Due to this high accessibility and visibility, quality development with high performance standards should be pursued in this area. The City's previous Comprehensive Plans note a substantial number of home extended businesses that would likely qualify as industrial uses within the City. The City actively encourages the relocation of these types of uses to areas appropriate for industrial actively. The City has identified the older existing industrial area lying east of TH 101 between CSAH 36 and 60t" Street as an area in which lesser performance standards have been imposed (i.e., metal building allowance) in the past. In recognition of this area's character, there may be opportunities for relocation of home occupations and home extended businesses that are too intense for residential areas. The City adopted the 1-3, Special Industrial District specifically for this area of the City to allow for a continuation of metal buildings using post -beam construction based on this objective. ■ Golden Polygon Area. This area of the City is located south of Interstate 94 and west of the City of Albertville. Since the adoption of the 1991 Comprehensive Plan, the Otsego Industrial Park has been developed in this area. The area offers level, large sites with good interstate exposure. Limited freeway access is available, although a future interchange at Kadler Avenue is desired by the City of Otsego, while the City of Albertville is planning for an interchange at CSAH 19. While future development in this area may not exceed the standards anticipated for TH 101 corridor industrial uses, high quality performance requirements should continue to be emphasized. The major differentiation between this area and the TH 101 area is that more open and outside storage may be expected. Such activities will, however, have to comply with screening requirements and maintenance ensured through appropriate regulations and code enforcement. This area is also viewed as at least one alternative location for some of the existing home extended businesses presently in residential areas of the City. ■ 70th Street West of Kadler Avenue. The area north of 70th Street west of Kadler Avenue is suggested for future industrial development. Several industrial uses have already been constructed within the Otsego 1-94 West Industrial Park. Additional land is available within this subdivision and planned to the north, including areas within the Kittredge Crossings mixed use development. Sanitary sewer service remains approximately one -quarter mile from planned industrial areas, which when extended will increase the opportunities for industrial development. Until sanitary sewer service is extended, it is expected that the area will continue to attract dry industries similar to those which presently exist in Page 74 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan the area. Development of industrial uses would mirror industrial use designations suggested south of 70th Street by the Albertville Comprehensive Plan. ■ Nashua Avenue / 70t" Street Area. In looking to the future, the City recognizes the need to reserve sufficient land for development of industrial uses to provide employment opportunities and increased tax base. This is especially true given the large geographic area of the City, which allows more than sufficient lands for development of residential uses to meet market demands. The area of the City between 60t" Street and 70t" Street adjacent to the future Nashua Avenue / Nabor Avenue corridor is designated for long-term industrial development. The area has relatively level topography and can be served with municipal sanitary sewer and water service through expansion of the west sanitary sewer district. This industrial area will also have excellent access to TH 101 and 1-94 from CSAH 37, whether via the current roadway or planned realignment along the 70tn Street corridor. St. Michael is also requesting construction of an interchange with 1.94 at Nabor Avenue, which is planned to connect with Nashua Avenue within the City of Otsego. St. Michael has planned for industrial uses north of 1.94, which is consistent with the planned industrial uses in this area of Otsego. Public and Quasi -Public Uses This land use category includes various facilities ancillary to an urban community accessible to the public, including parks, government buildings, schools, churches, golf courses etc. There will be a need for additional public and quasi -public land uses as the community continues to develop to serve the growing population. Public and Quasi - Public land uses shall reflect the highest level of quality site and building design, as an example for the private sector to follow. Furthermore, development of consistent architectural themes or other elements that provide site character shall be encouraged to strengthen overall community identity. While the need for these types of uses is recognized, it is not practical to identify sites where future public and quasi -public uses may be appropriate. Public and quasi -public facilities will be allowed as conditional uses in appropriate zoning districts or allowance through the City's established INS, Institutional zoning district. The combination of these two approaches will allow the City to establish performance standards specific to a given use to ensure development at appropriate locations in a manner compatible with surrounding uses. Furthermore, the City will work with the school districts once potential sites for school facilities are identified on the timing of construction to ensure that needed City infrastructure can be provided in a cost effective manner. Page 75 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan HERITAGE PRESERVATION SITES The City has established Cl Heritage Preservation Commission and adopted a Heritage Preservation District as an overlay district within the Zoning Ordinance for the identification, designation and preservation of potentially significant historical properties within the City. Designation of a property as a Heritage Preservation Site requires the following criteria be met: 1. It has character interest or value as part of the development heritage or cultural characteristics of the City of Otsego, State of Minnesota or the United States. 2. Its location is the site of a significant historical event. 3. It has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in pre -history or history. 4. It is associated with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and development of the City. 5. It embodies distinctive characteristics of an architectural style, period, form or treatment. 6. It represents the work of an architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship which represents a significant architectural innovation. 7. Its unique location or singular physical characteristics represents an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community or the City of Otsego. Currently there is only one property in the City designated as a Heritage Preservation Site and that is the City owned cemetery located along CSAH 39 west of O'Brian Avenue, which dates to the 1850s. A second City owned property, the McDonald/Peavy House has been evaluated for potential historic significance and is recommended for designation as a Heritage Preservation Site both by the consultant that prepared the study and the Heritage Preservation Commission. The City Council has directed that the Planning Commission hold the required public hearing and make recommendations to the City Council on the designation of the property as proposed by the Heritage Preservation Commission. The Heritage Preservation Commission has identified 14 other properties that may have potential historical significance. These properties require further study to determine their potential historical significance as a basis for recommending that the sites be designated as Heritage Preservation Sites, Page 76 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan PARK AND TRAIL PLAN The purpose of the Park and Trail Plan chapter of the Comprehensive Plan is to develop a coordinated program for acquisition and development of facilities within the City based on existing and projected community needs. This planning effort is intended to address existing needs as well as future goals for development of the City's park, trail and recreation system. The Park and Trail Plan is an integral component of the Comprehensive Plan, especially in relation to implementation of the Land Use Plan. It is anticipated that park and trail facilities will be acquired and developed along with the continued growth anticipated to occur within the community. The City's future development pattern is founded in the concept of interconnected neighborhoods and amenities such as parks and open spaces are intended to provide focus and identity for individual neighborhoods and the community overall. Trails serve to connect these individual neighborhoods to adjacent neighborhoods and other community centers. Furthermore, development of the parks and trails system is a community facility issue involving delivery of high -quality, cost effective services. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PARK AND TRAIL SYSTEM Establishment of parks and trails and preservation of open spaces is a vital element of Otsegos developed environment. The significance of parks, trails and open spaces is summarized by the following four principals: ■ Provision of Recreation Opportunities. Creating opportunities for recreation and leisure time activities are important quality of life factors for Otsego. A growing need and emphasis on physical fitness and expanding recreational choices increases the programming responsibilities for the City in planning its park and trail system. ■ Protection of Natural Resources. Preservation of the City's natural environment can provide more than just aesthetic value. These resources are essential to the sustainability of human health and welfare. Otsego has many natural resources such as the Mississippi River, Crow River, creeks, wetlands, and forest stands. The character of these areas should be preserved and integrated into the overall park and trail system for the enjoyment of the entire community and preservation of existing ecosystems. ■ Defining Urban Structure. Development of a variety of park facilities and connecting trails serves to define the urban character of the City and can increase the sense of community identity. Development of a high quality park and trail system is an effective means to attract high quality residential and commercial development, enhance property values and revitalize declining areas. Page 77 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan ■ Transportation. Establishing a trail system provides access to park and open space areas and connections to other community destinations. Trail development has been and will continue to be primarily coordinated with construction of collector and arterial roadways defined by the City's Transportation Plan. Construction of multiple purpose trails and/or sidewalks along major roadways allows for a more direct and efficient system of trails as public street rights -of -way provide necessary land with few physical limitations, better user safety and ensures better land use compatibility. PARK CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM Otsego's existing and future park and trail system is comprised of a variety of sites and facilities that are defined by a functional hierarchy according to use, size, and facility development. The classification of park facilities assists in planning a comprehensive system that responds to the community's needs, existing and planned land use patterns and densities and the physical character of the City. The classifications established for the Otsego park and trail systern are based on nationally recognized park characteristics with modifications intended to reflect local needs and conditions. It is a tool to guide Otsego's decision makers in determining park locations, area and facilities. Specific standards and criteria are recommended for each type of park facility, although some flexibility may be anticipated based on specific circumstances that may arise. These standards and criteria should be used as: ■ An expression of minimum acceptable facilities. ■ A guideline to determine land requirements. ■ A basis to relate recreation needs and spatial analysis to a community wide park and trail system. ■ To define a major element of the desired land use pattern. ■ A means to justify the need for park and trail facilities in relation to continued development. Community Parks Community parks are defined as the largest and most comprehensive facilities within the City's overall park and trail system, differentiating them from neighborhood parks. Community parks should have a minimum area of 25 acres with facilities intended to be used by the entire community. The location of community parks should capitalize on areas of high natural amenity such as rivers, forested areas, watercourses, etc, that appeal to larger groups and provide for community access. Facilities within community parks are to be developed to accommodate large crowds and special events such as a community festival or holidays. Activities typically include walking, picnicking (family and large groups), passive and organized sports and community events. City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan ■ Service Area: Community wide ■ Per Capita Standard: 5 to 8 acres per 1 000 population ■ Desirable Area: 25 acres minimum / 50 to 100 acres desired ■ Primary Function: Extensive area for community -wide use that may provide active, passive, educational, cultural, or programmed functions for all age groups. ■ Typical Facilities: Multiple Use Trails Volleyball, horseshoes, softball, court games Play structures Picnic facilities Scenic views. Fishing. Restrooms/parking/signage/trash collection Community Playfields Community playfields are targeted towards organized adult and youth play on a city- wide basis. These facilities should respond to needs for softball fields, baseball fields, soccer/football fields, multiple tennis courts, swimming pools, and ice sheets. Site lighting and irrigation are likely required to allow for extended hours required for team competition. Community playfields serve populations up to 25,000 persons. However, the facility design is related primarily to the needs of user organizations. Joint use of facilities with elementary, middle or high school facilities ca be considered where schedules and maintenance requirements agree. The majority of the users for these facilities will come from beyond walking distance making adequate access from collector or arterial streets, off-street parking and convenience facilities important. ■ Service Area: Community -wide ■ Per Capita Standard: 2.0 to 2.5 acres per 1,000 population ■ Desirable Area: 20 acre minimum / 30 acres desired ■ Primary Function: Participants in athletic activities that may be organized or informal. ■ Locations: Facilities must be located with access to collector or arterial streets on a relatively flat site. Proximity to school facilities may be desirable. Page 70 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan ■ Typical Facilities: Neighborhood Parks Baseball Softball Soccer Football Tennis Hockey/Free Skating Swimming pools Play structures Spectator seating Picnic facilities Trail connections Off-street parking Restrooms/concessions Storage facilities Otsego's Neighborhood parks are the fundamental building blocks of the City's park and trial system and the focus for individual neighborhoods. Neighborhood parks are to be distributed through the City's residential areas and are intended to provide equal facilities and access. Optimum service areas for neighborhood parks should be within a one-half mile radius unobstructed by major roadways or physical barriers. The population served by individual parks should not exceed 5,000 persons. Neighborhood parks should be eight to 20 acres in area to allow for a mix of active and passive uses. Sites selected for neighborhood parks should possess physical features that accommodate basic recreational programming. In some cases, combined use of an elementary or middle school site should be considered to minimize duplication of facilities. Characteristics of neighborhood park sites include gently rolling to level terrain with well drained soils, partially wooded areas, a regular geometric shape and convenient street access and site visibility. Water features or wetlands are acceptable and may be desirable provided that soil or drainage conflicts are avoided. ■ Service Area: One-half mile radius uninterrupted by physical barriers. ■ Per Capita Standard: 2.5 to 3.5 developed acres per 1,000 persons ■ Desirable Area: 8 to 20 acres with 7 to 10 acres of active use. ■ Primary Function: The park is to provide informal neighborhood open space with provisions for active recreational uses that responds to neighborhood needs. Primary users will be children and families rather than organized athletic functions. City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Locations: Centrally located within a service area or defined neighborhood, the park may be adjacent to elementary or middle school facilities or other park elements. Primary access should occur by walking or bicycle and neighborhood parks should be connected to the community trail system. Secondary access should include street access and vehicle parking facilities. Adjacent land uses should be residential, school grounds, collector streets or community open space. Natural characteristics should include generally flat topography and soils compatible with facility development. Vegetation should be representative of the neighborhood with partially wooded sites preferred. Visibility should allow good sight lines into the parcel to encourage use and ensure security. Water features such as ponds, creeks, or wetland should be included only if they are compatible with the facility design and do not create safety issues. Typical Facilities: Informal softball/soccer fields Multiple Use Trails Volleyball, horseshoes, court games Play structures for varying ages. Picnic facilities Benches Skating (pleasure and hockey) Sledding Picnic shelter for larger sites. Picnic tables Restrooms Landscaping Trash collection Off-street parking (20 stall minimum) Neighborhood Play Lots Play lots provide service to special neighborhoods defined by geographic limitations. These parks have insufficient size to fulfill the needs of a complete neighborhood park and establishment of play lots should be limited to those residential areas that cannot be adequately served by a neighborhood park. Development of play lots may increase as social concerns regarding child securities become more apparent. Page 81 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Play lots usually have a usable area of five acres or less and therefore only allow for play equipment, court games and possibly sub -standard play fields suitable for informal games. These parks are highly individual neighborhood facilities based on the nature of the site and immediate adjacent population. Play lots tend to create operation and maintenance problems due to their small size and inefficient maintenance requirements. The City may allow, in specific circumstances, development of privately maintained neighborhood play lots controlled by a homeowners association for developments with greater density or distance from public neighborhood or community park facilities. ■ Service Area: One -quarter mile radius ■ Per Capita Standard: 0.25 to 0.50 acres per 1 000 population ■ Desirable Area: One acre minimum / Five acres maximum ■ Primary Function: Extensive Facility should respond to specific user groups such as children or seniors within residential areas not adequately served by existing or planned neighborhood and community parks. ■ Locations: Neighborhood play lots may be publicly or privately owned and maintained, and should be located within areas with greater development densities where the population is not adequately served by neighborhood or community parks. Play lots may also be located in single family neighborhoods limited specifically to those areas not adequately served by neighborhood or community parks due to access, environmental barriers or unusual neighborhood needs. ■ Typical Facilities: Benches Small picnic areas Play structures Pedestrian/Bicycle access only Court games/horseshoes Greenway Corridors/Conservancy Areas Park facilities within this designation are to accommodate varying types of trails within wide right-of-way or parcels. Greenway uses can include walking, biking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, hiking, and pleasure driving. Natural corridors such as creeks, drainageways, wooded areas or bluff lines can serve as greenways. The community should capitalize on the availability of natural resources for greenway corridors. The City must also ensure that the entire trail is not reliant upon the greenway. Utility easements, rail rights -of -way, or parkways can also be designated. Page 82 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Conservatory areas have the primary goal of preserving sensitive natural areas within the community. Large wetlands, creeks, drainageways, retention ponds, wildlife corridors bluff lines or other unique environmental features should be preserved as a conservatory area. In general, conservatory areas should be acquired outside of the park dedication process or direct purchase such as tax forfeiture, direct dedication or drainage and utility easements. The principal objective of the greenway corridor and conservatory areas is to sufficiently preserve the resource such that trail uses can appreciate its character and natural qualities. No active recreational uses should occur within these areas. ■ Service Area: Community wide ■ Per Capita Standard: Not applicable ■ Desirable Area: Variable (minimum width 100 feet) ■ Primary Function: Areas that provide for recreational walking, biking, cross country skiing in conjunction with wild life corridors, nature viewing, resource preservation, conservation or specific management activities consistent with the characteristics of a given area. ■ Locations: Typically include natural or designated corridors such as utility or rail rights -of -way and parkway streets or natural features such as bluff lines vegetation stands, water features or other characteristics that provide opportunities for passive recreational use. Greenway corridors may provide secondary connections to neighborhood or community facilities, but are distinct from typical trail corridors by wide rights -of -way and use of facility amenities. ■ Typical Facilities: Trails Pedestrian/bicycle access only Benches /Small picnic areas Interpretive/informational signage Access points / parking areas Scenic views Special Use Facilities Facilities that provide special activities, unique built environments or single purpose events fit this classification. Development of these facilities should respond to distinct markets, demands or opportunities within the community. ■ Service Area: ■ Community wide Variable Page 83 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan ■ Desirable Area: Variable ■ Primary Function: Areas intended for single -purpose recreation actives whose use requires a freestanding facility because of specific characteristics or incompatibility with other uses. Facilities typical of this designation include public and private uses such as golf courses, nature centers, conservatories, arboretums, gardens, ski areas or frisbee golf. ■ Locations: Locations will be dictated by the use's specific need for unusual physical characteristics such as topography, water features, vegetation or soils; or those uses that must be buffered or kept independent of developed areas. Heritage Preservation Sites The Otsego Cemetery is currently the one designated heritage preservation site within Otsego. The City's Historic Preservation Commission have identified other sites within the City that are potentially eligible for designation as a heritage preservation site, necessitating establishment of a park system classification. Opportunities for recreational use of the City's heritage preservation sites should be a collaborative effort between the Park and Recreation Commission and the Heritage Preservation Commission. ■ Service Area: Community wide ■ Per Capita Standard: Not applicable ■ Desirable Area: Dependent upon historical element to be preserved or interpreted. Size should be a minimum of one acre to encourage use and provide for support facilities. ■ Primary Function: Preservation or interpretation of sites or buildings of community significance with endorsement of the Heritage Preservation Commission. ■ Typical Facilities: Sites may be parcels or structures that have unique historic significance to the community meriting preservation, interpretation or other community related uses. Facilities will depend on need for preservation, interpretation and security. Support facilities may include parking, restrooms, trail connections and signs. 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L- 0 c mac .O c> c 'a DOMMINcv3 Mc�a)`a)V)fl.o GOOMME 0 a) a) E E E N a) N 0 > CL 0 c E Ia) 3 �- a) O I N 4- U cn ., ca O a) O E o�"' I MEMIN ° > NU 3 cL N m CAL Ca Cm d• a) r x E 7 a) m 4- O N` c XM ° L x� n.E 0 E v 0n. Ica 3»_- UCn� a°i s��~~ a) a) O 'O Ca CV M Euo.Ea)Ewc N C . .� C6 > a) octo to c rn� m � o oU o� 3 toN m ;Ec�'� ° aNi a)to wo c LO N a)+_N c 0 a) ` N or c O E°.`UE U) 7 oca� O Q N � EMOMW U O (f) E a) > n�Q Z N U Ca N c_ cm a) LL > c Q Sc E > a) cm E N ct§ O Ca Q C9 U e_ m U O O City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan EXISTING PARK AND TRAIL FACILITIES Existing recreational facilities within the City of Otsego include facilities provided for and maintained by the City, Wright County, the State of Minnesota, school districts and private enterprise. These facilities are summarized by the following paragraphs, map and table. City Parks, Trails and Other Facilities The City of Otsego has approximately 280 acres of developed park land within the City. Facilities include Prairie Park, School Knoll Park and Lilly Pond Park (currently under construction). Additional lands have been acquired through park dedication within the Arbor Creek, Kittredge Crossing, Otsego Preserve, Martin Farms and Mississippi Cove subdivisions and will be programmed for development as funding sources allow. The City also owns a one acre parcel at the corner of Oakwood Avenue and 85t" Street, which could be developed in the future as a neighborhood play lot to service this older developed area of the City. The City owns a cemetery dating to the 1850s located at CSAH 39 and O'Brian Avenue. The City also owns a portion of the original town site that includes the former Town/City Hall and a single family dwelling with potential connections to Mr. John McDonald, who was a person of significance for Wright County and Otsego's settlement history. City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Page 90 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES C Y O) d C Park Facility c l0 n `m C � O �- N N o (n E J w w N Y a 'a 0 U `� c 2 N a U (D m W m O m N W O 0 U ii O O U O 0)c o Z% CD00 0 a� a�i o O d `o a°i v v r iq 12 ? a N m m N c c o N a Limo > O to ¢` O Y z O 00 LL > <n O Classification CP PF CP PL NP NP NP NP NP SF SF CP PL SF SF SF HP Area acres 60.0 80.0 85.0 3.6 5.0 10.0 TO 9.0 NA NA NA 20.0 1.0 NA NA NA 4.5 Parking X X X X X Trails X X X X Equestrian X Nature Area X X X X Archer Volleyball X Tennis X Horseshoe X Basketball X X X w w w w Softball X X °- wo °- M M a Baseball X o O O o O PlayField X X X Sledding X w w w w w Pleasure Ice X In 0 0 0 0 z z z z z Hocke Ice X CC Skiing X X X Swimming Fishing X X X Boat launch X X X Restrooms X X X X Play X X X X structures Picnic shelter X X X X Picnic tables X X X X Trails within the City include paved shoulders adjacent to Nashua Avenue between Prairie Park and CSAH 39. Grade separated trails have been constructed on Odean Avenue between CSAH 39 and CSAH 37, Page Avenue between 78th Street and CSAH 39185th Street between Park Avenue and Nashua Avenue and along Kadler Avenue from CSAH 39 to Lill Pond Park. A trail has been constructed along Quaday Avenue from CSAH 42 to 78t Street. An extension of the trail along Quaday Avenue from 78th Street to CSAH 37 is planned with upgrade of this roadway in 2004. An additional trail approved for construction is adjacent to Maclver Avenue from CSAH 37 to 80th Street. Sidewalks are now required to be provided along one side of public streets within residential subdivisions and both sides of commercial developments for improved pedestrian and bicycle access. Page 93 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Page 94 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Wright County Facilities Otsego County Park is an 85 acre site located adjacent to the Mississippi River in the northeast corner of the City. The park facilities include picnic shelters and tables, paved trails, a play field, play structures, toilets and canoe access. Wright County does not charge access fees for use of the park. Wright County has designated bike routes along CSAH 42 and along CSAH 39. However, only that portion of CSAH 42 east of TH 101 is signed as a bike route and traffic along these roadways is not conducive to trail use without separation of the trail from the drive lanes. Wright County also has snowmobile trail that runs through the western half of Otsego and connects with DNR funded trails in Albertville and Monticello and other trails throughout the County. School District Facilities There is only one public school within the City of Otsego. The Elk River School District maintains Otsego Elementary School adjacent to CSAH 42, just north of Quaday Avenue. Otsego Elementary School includes recreation facilities typical of this use including ball and play fields, court games and play structures. Otsego's School Knoll Park is abuts to the school site to provide opportunities for shared facilities. Elk River School District officials have begun the process of identifying potential future elementary and middle school sites within the City. There have been preliminary discussions regarding shared recreation facilities between and new school property and neighborhood or community City park. State of Minnesota The Mississippi River and Crow River border portions of Otsego. In addition to the canoe landing within Otsego County Park the DNR has designated two boat landings at the termini of Kadler Avenue and Nashua Avenues, The City owns the streets leading to the Mississippi River, but there is no land adjacent to the river accesses to allow for related activities such as picnicking, off-street parking, etc. The state owns two parcels within the City designated as wildlife management areas and managed by the Department of Natural Resources. The first site is a 165 acre parcel surrounding Rice Lake and the other is a 38 acre site at Odean Avenue and CSAH 37, The DNR also manages a four acre site adjacent to the Mississippi River that lacks access as well as being responsible for the various islands within the Mississippi River. Page 101 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Private Facilities The following recreation oriented private enterprises have been established within the City of Otsego. ■ Fun City. An amusement center with outdoor mini -golf bumper boats, batting cages and into video games is located at the northwest corner of CSAH 39 and CSAH 42. The recreational use of the property has evolved to become secondary to a restaurant use providing for a unique family entertainment option within the City. ■ VFW Playfield. The Elk River VFW owns maintains the 80 acres of soccer fields along Quaday Avenue between CSAH 42 and CSAH 37. The organization has constructed storage and clubhouse buildings on the site that facilitate recreational use of the property. In that the site is adjacent to TH 101 with connections to sanitary sewer and water services available to the site, the property is considered prime for development. ■ Stone Bridge Golf. Apar-three, nine hole golf course is located at the corner of Nashua Avenue and 85th Street. The facility includes a club house with supporting facilities and convenience services. ■ Vintage Golf. An 18-hole executive style golf course is located north of CSAH 39 and east of Kadler Avenue. The facility includes a club house with food and beverage services and pro shop. ■ Riverwood National. An 18-hole championship caliber golf course has been approved and is under construction at the southeast corner of CSAH 39 and Kadler Avenue. The project includes an integrated residential development and plans for a future club house facility. A box culvert is to be installed under CSAH 39 connecting the Riverwood National facility to the Vintage Golf facility. Riverwood National is anticipated to open for play during 2005. ■ Holiday Inn Water Park. The City has approved development plans for a Holiday Inn Hotel and indoor recreational water park within the Waterfront commercial development at the northwest corner of TH 101 and CSAH 39. The developer intends that the water park facility will be available to the general public as well as guests of the hotel. Page 102 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan FUTURE PARK AND TRAIL PLAN This section provides an analysis of future park, trail and open space needs for the City of Otsego along with recommendations for addressing these needs. These recommendations relate to park, trail and open space policies and classification standards outlined previously to the growth and land use expectations identified in the Land Use Chapter. In analyzing future facility needs, consideration was given to the following factors: ■ Comparison of growth against national park standards. ■ Continued integration of school facilities within the City's park and trail system to avoid duplicate investment in park and recreation facilities. ■ Continued improvement in trail system to improve access to City parks. This will serve to expand the service areas of existing facilities. ■ Integrate the analysis of park needs with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to identify park, trail and open space needs based on future land use, population growth and distribution, transportation planning, sewer service staging, and environmental protection. Park Needs Based on National Standards The City of Otsego has approximately 284 acres of park land. This figure is comprised of two community parks (145 acres), one community playfield (80 acres), seven neighborhood and mini -parks (36 acres), as well as three golf courses and various other special use facilities. Otsego intends to work very closely with the School Districts that serve the City in providing local recreational facilities. The school sites serve to supplement the City's community playfields and neighborhood park system. Although there currently is only one elementary school in the City, the facility has been blended into the residential neighborhoods and connected to a City play lot to serve a similar recreation function as a community parks. Usable, active park area is reduced in most parks due to a variety of constraints. Otsego is no exception. The effective, usable area in virtually all of the City's parks must take into consideration natural limitations including wetlands, drainage basins, steep slopes and wooded areas. These factors obviously contribute to park aesthetics and provide passive conservation areas for the community. The table below lists per capita park acreage norms for active use purposes within a municipal park system. These standards indicate a range of park acreage for such active uses as ball fields, athletic facilities, play equipment, parking and similar developed uses. Passive or inactive conservation parcels are not considered by these standards and these respective use acreages should be subtracted from total areas before any comparisons are made. Page 103 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan PER CAPITA STANDARDS FOR PARK ACREAGE ACTIVE USE PARCELS Acre/1,000 Population minimum to desirable Mini -Park 0.25 - 0.5 Neighborhood Park 2.5 - 3.5 Athletic Field 2.0 - 2.5 Community Park 5.0 - 8.0 Total 9.75 - 14.5 Source: NRPA Based on these standards Otsego's overall system has adequate existing park facilities for the current population of 9,757 people. Future park needs are outlined in the following table based upon the growth projections described in the Land Use Plan. The City will need to add addition neighborhood park facilities concurrent to continued development. Acquisition and development of community scale facilities becomes a priority after 2010. FUTURE ACTIVE AREA RECOMMENDATIONS Community Community Neighbor- Play Total Parks Playfields hood Parks Lots Acres Per Capita National Std. 5.0 - 8.0 2.0 - 2.5 2.5 - 3.5 0.5 Acres/1,000 Population Existing Parks: Number of Parks 2 2 5 2 11 Total Area Acres 145 100 31 4.6 284 2003 Active Acreage Needs 49- 20- 24- 5ac. 98- Population 9,757 78ac. 24ac, 34ac. 141 ac. 2005 Active Acreage Needs 52- 21- 26- 5ac. 104- Population 10,413 83ac, 26ac, 36ac, 150ac, 2010 Active Acreage Needs 84- 34- 42- 8ac, 168- Population 16,877 135ac, 42ac, 59ac. 244ac, 2015 Active Acreage Needs 132- 53- 66- 13ac. 264- Population 26,464 212ac. 66ac. 93ac. 384ac, 2020 Active Acreage Needs 177- 71- 89- 18ac, 355- Population 35,441 284ac. 89ac. 124ac. 515ac, Community Park Needs Otsego has two established community parks taking advantage of unique natural settings within the community. A need has been identified for expanded community park active areas for the City's growing population after 2010 based on national standards. Geographic service areas also indicate a need for additional community park facilities in the west and southeast areas of the City. To address current and future community park needs, the following recommendations are offered: 1. To balance the City-wide distribution of community park facilities, the City is pursuing the acquisition and development of a community park in western Otsego. The immediate acquisition of a 40 to 80 acre parcel along the CS 19 Page 104 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan corridor is a priority within the park system plan. Future consideration will also be given to expanding community park opportunities through acquisition of land in the southeast area of the City, east of TH 101, as this area of the City begins to develop. 2. As the opportunity presents itself, the City should expand Prairie Park to the south and or west through park land dedication, acquisition, or land trade associated with the development of adjoining land to the east. 3. Continue improvements within Prairie Park in accordance with its master plan will be pursued to expand the active play areas within the community parks. 4. Pursue establishment of a greenway corridor between Prairie Park and the Section 30 wetland area to the south-southwest and Increase accessibility and utilization for both Prairie Park and Otsego County Park through improved trail connections. Community Playfield Needs Otsego's community playfields are limited to 100 acres owned and maintained either by school districts or private organizations. These facilities meet the need forecasted for year 2020. Although the City's available playfield acreage exceeds projected needs, issues and opportunities exist for playfield improvements that can expand the utilization of existing facilities to meet growing needs of the City's sport organizations. There is also the potential that the VFW Fields will redevelop with commercial uses given the site's location and available utilities. The City will work to identify future community playfield sites for acquisition and development. To avoid duplicate expenditures in land and facilities, the City will continue cooperative efforts with the school districts to develop and maintain community playfields in conjunction with school facilities. Supplementing the community playfields are neighborhood parks and school facilities which are used for youth recreation leagues, organized and managed by a volunteer organization. The City must determine if the use of neighborhood parks for active recreation league play is acceptable. Neighborhood Park Needs Neighborhood parks are intended to provide the primary facility for neighborhood recreation. Play lots will be utilized to supplement the neighborhood park system within residential areas isolated by physical barriers or access constraints that prevent use of larger neighborhood parks. The spatial analysis above indicates that Otsego must continue to add land for neighborhood parks as urban residential development occurs. The distribution of the neighborhood park facilities must also address all the growing service areas of the City. Page 105 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan The City will have needs of between 89 and 124 active acres of neighborhood parks by 2020, whereas existing neighborhood parks and play lots provide 35.6 acres of land. New neighborhood park facilities must be provided within the new growth areas of Otsego. Greenway Corridors The City currently has no established greenway corridors. Opportunities for these facilities exist along the Mississippi River and Crow River, various creeks and large wetlands and the planned 85t" Street Parkway. Implementation of greenway planning will focus on the purpose of the greenways, but also to existing property ownership patterns and adjoining land uses. The following strategies will be outlined for the implementation of the greenway planning: 1. The identified corridors will be further defined in conjunction with adjoining land development. The size and configuration of the greenways will be reflective of the stated greenway functions. The greenway corridor will provide both environmental protection and recreational enjoyment. In this respect, the greenway must include both environmentally sensitive areas and buildable upland areas. 2. The City will utilize a variety of methods for preserving greenways will include: protection through enforcement of development regulations, platting wetlands with outlots, acquisition of greenways through developer dedication or donation, and tax forfeiture procedures. The City may utilize park land dedication for acquisition of buildable upland portions of the greenway. 3. The City will seek grants and aids available through the region and state for the acquison and creation of greenway amenities. 4. Trail design may vary within greenways to reflect the natural setting, potential environmental impacts on the greenway, and user characteristics. 5. For continued community education, the City will create acommunity-wide awareness of the value and importance of the proposed greenways. Land stewardship programs and citizen volunteerism will be promoted to encourage residents to participate in the creation, restoration and maintenance of greenways. Page 106 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Trails The trail plan is integral to both Otsego's transportation and park system. The trail system not only serves a transportation function but also provides access to scenic and recreational areas of the communities. The trail plan attempts to strike a balance between transportation and recreation objectives of the City and subsequently provides a plan for a comprehensive multiple purpose trail system. In addressing both the recreational and transportation aspects of the trail system, the following elements were considered: 1. Trails must be accessible to the users. Densely populated areas of the City should receive high priority when considering trail routes. Trail development in areas of greatest user demand achieves the best utilization of trail facilities and the highest return on the capital investment. 2. To encourage trail use, trails must be planned to connect important trail user destinations. Popular recreational and commuter destinations include major residential neighborhoods, school sites, park sites, shopping areas, park and ride sites, centers of employment, and civic events and activities. 3. The trail system is intended to promote recreational use as well as offer an alternative mode of transportation. To accomplish this objective, the Trail System Plan recommends multiple purpose trails and trail routes that divert from the adjacent to streets to take advantage of natural areas or unique vistas that may improve the recreational experience of the trail system users. Through the coordination of trails adjacent to and off of street corridors and implementation of a complete trail system plan, the City will meet the needs of both the commuter and recreational trail user. 4. Trail user protection is another important concern when determining the route CA"d type of trail. To provide the utmost protection to the trail user, trails separated from the street corridor by boulevard are preferred whenever possible. 5. It is this plan's intention to provide routings which will not burden the City with high acquisition and construction costs. Trail rights -of -way will be acquired as part of the dedication process of a subdivision or included as streets are built or improved within the City right-of-way. 6. Establishment of trails in conjunction with park development can expand the service area of neighborhood parks through improved access making trail planning integral to future neighborhood park development. 7. Otsego's local trail system will be integrated with adjoining communities and the County trail system to gain access to destinations beyond the City's boundaries. Page 107 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Community Center The City anticipated development of a community center building funded in part by a donation of land within the Kittredge Crossings development and a cash donation. Based on the facilities developed in surrounding communities, the City estimates a total project cost of 10 to 13 million dollars and has adjusted the fee charged for park dedication in lieu of land to account for a proportional share of the facilities development costs. The Parks and Recreation Commission will need to begin development of a community center facility plan Vision of the Future Park and Trail System The following map provides a vision of the City's future park, trails and open space plan. This graphic plan, in conjunction with the policy plan, system recommendations, and the land use plan is intended to establish the framework for decision -making on future system improvements. No timeframe is established for implementation of the Future Park and Trail System Plan in that development of these facilities is anticipated to occur simultaneously with urban growth. Page 108 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan NATURAL ENVIRONMENT PLAN Protection of the City's environmentally sensitive areas and open character has always been of prime importance to the Otsego community. These features defined the community and have served to attract many of the existing residents, as well as new development. In addition to their aesthetic value, the elements that comprise Otsego's natural environment serve important ecological functions and create boundaries that define the pattern of urban development. Concern exists that the continued expansion of urban development in Otsego will result in degradation of the City's natural environment. It is necessary then as part of this Comprehensive Plan, that special attention be given to the protection of these areas. The focus of environmental protection efforts within the City is trending towards efforts to integrate land uses with the existing elements of the natural environment. RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES The north and east boundaries of the City of Otsego are defined by the Mississippi River from which the City draws much of its identity and heritage. Protection of the Mississippi River corridor is accomplished by the Mississippi River Wild, Scenic and Recreational River Management Plan originally adopted by the State of Minnesota in the 1970s, The City of Otsego adopted an overlay zoning district in 1994 implementing the regulations of the Management Plan. Divided into three sub -districts, the City's WS Overlay District establishes allowances for land use, development standards and limitations on vegetative cutting or shoreland alteration within the Management Plan area to preserve the Mississippi River corridor in as natural a state as feasible. The DNR is in the process of updating the Management Plan with anticipated changes effecting both land use and stewardship of the Mississippi River corridor. The City of Otsego has been a participant in this process from the start, guided by the recommendations of the Wild. Scenic and Recreational River District Boundary Analvsis and Alternatives report prepared by NAC in 1991. The Crow River defines a shorter portion of the City's southeast boundary from TH 101 to the Mississippi River. There are also Northwest Creek and Otsego Creek that are defined tributaries to the Mississippi River within the City of Otsego. These waterways are protected by Shoreland Regulations adopted as part of the City's Zoning Ordinance overlaid upon lands within 300 feet of the ordinary high water mark of the river or tributary. Other tributaries to the Mississippi River or Crow River also exist, but are not protected by shoreland regulations. There are 14 defined lakes within the City of Otsego, all of which are classified as natural environment lakes with characteristics more similar to large wetlands. These lakes are protected by the City's Shoreland Overlay District on land within 1,000 feet of the ordinary high water level of the waterbody. Page 111 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan The City will continue to utilize and enforce the wild and scenic and shoreland regulations for all new developments within these areas to reduce potential negative impacts to the rivers, tributaries and lakes within the community. The City will also utilize greenway corridors as a means of protecting natural features and habitat while making these amenities more accessible to the public. Greenway corridors provide opportunities for wildlife habitat to move through developed areas, while also providing opportunity for passive recreational uses including trails, scenic vistas, etc, for residents. The City will pursue establishment of greenway corridors along the balance of the tributaries within the City. WETLANDS, FLOODPLAIN AND DRAINAGEWAYS The various wetlands, floodplains and drainageways within the City are important in the developing community for their role in retention of floodwaters, ground water recharging, nutrient assimilation and wildlife habitat. The preservation of these features is viewed as essential in land use planning to protect these areas for their natural function and aesthetic value to the City. The following efforts will be continued in the protection and preservation of wetlands, floodplain and drainageways: ■ All development will be required to conform to the regulations of the 1991 Wetlands Conservation Act and provide for no net loss of wetland acreage. ■ The City will continue to implement management practices regarding stormwater discharge, water quality and controlling flooding through the development review process and development of stormwater management plans for the various watersheds within the City. ■ The City will implement specific development standards to guide development in areas adjacent to wetlands including establishment of restricted buffer areas and building setback requirements to minimize human encroachment into wetland areas. ■ The City will continue to enforce its Floodplain Overlay District Historically, development within the northeast Parish Avenue neighborhood has experienced problems with wet and flooded basements sink holes failed septic systems and contaminated wells. Without provisions for storm sewer to existing unsewered neighborhoods, this is likely to continue to be an ongoing issue. The City is also working with the Army Corps of Engineers and Wright County to stabilize the dikes that protect this area of the community from potentially hazardous flooding. Page 112 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND EROSION CONTROL Stormwater drainage in Otsego has historically been handled by natural drainage swales and man-made ditches alongside the City's rural streets. In the past, Otsego has experienced major drainage problems, primarily in the form of storm water overflow. Urban developments within the sanitary sewer service districts have been accompanied by constructed storm sewer systems. As a means of addressing this concern, the City has adopted comprehensive storm water management plans for the major watersheds within the City. These plans focus upon controlling seasonal drainage problems and have resulted in the imposition of storm water impact fees associated with development. Improvements within the watershed are undertaken as development occurs. Planned in advance, a drainage system may be devised that can take advantage of the City's existing natural features and minimize costs. New development within the City is to be subject to the requirements of the City's various stormwater management plans, as well as best management practices for maintaining rate and water quality of the stormwater discharged from developed properties. Development proposals must be accompanied by complete grading and drainage plans with calculations demonstrating pre and post development conditions being equal, if not improved. All grading and drainage plans are to be subject to review by the City Engineer. There are soils within areas of Otsego that present severe limitations for development in the form of steep slopes, high water tables, poor drainage qualities and flooding potential. To avoid future issues resulting from development upon these soils, the following efforts will be made: ■ Development on slopes greater than 12 percent shall be restricted without mitigation. ■ Principal buildings must be constructed at least three feet above the known water table elevation and one foot above the public street. ■ New developments must provide for appropriate erosion control, slope protection and sedimentation protection measures subject to approval of the City Engineer in conjunction with required grading plans. ■ Soil surveys will be required to field verify conditions and locate poor soils to determine the ability of a site to accommodate development and any correction efforts that are required. Page 113 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan VEGETATION The City of Otsegos historic agriculture activities means that there are few natural forested areas within the community. The largest massings of natural vegetation are found primary along the Mississippi and Crow River corridors and scattered sites throughout the City. Tree cover and other vegetation provides character and adds substantially to the desirable qualities of the City. To this end, efforts should be made to retain remaining forested areas when possible. The City has established tree preservation provisions within the Subdivision Ordinance to require protection of existing trees where practical. Additionally, the City will continue to require mandatory landscaping within all new developments along major public thoroughfares, parks and greenways. LIGHT POLLUTION On -going urban development within the community is accompanied by additional light sources intended to illuminate streets, intersections, yards, parks, parking lots, business signs, etc. The growing number of light sources within the City results in increased levels of light being directed or reflected skyward that can obscure the dark rural sky. To minimize the effects of light pollution, the City has adopted comprehensive lighting standards to ensure appropriate levels of night time illumination that are controlled in intensity and direction to preserve a dark sky. The City will continue implementation of these standards for new developments and redevelopment of existing uses within the community. SOLID WASTE The City of Otsego encompasses a large area of primarily undeveloped lands. Because this and the City's proximity to the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Otsego may be an attractive potential location for a solid waste facility. While the City remains open to any potential development proposal, this type of land use has been discouraged due to inherent conflicts with the type and rate of anticipated urbanization. In responding to a development request, assurances must be provided that waste disposal facilities not be allowed unless it is demonstrated that such an activity can exist in harmony with the natural environment as well as existing and proposed uses: ■ Comprehensive evaluation of potential environmental impacts. ■ The proposed location, operation and long term use of the facility. ■ The methods of collection, transportation, processing, and disposal. ■ Potential for eventual reclamation and reuse of the site. Page 114 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan TRANSPORTATION PLAN The Transportation Plan provides for Cl" integrated transportation system that is related to the land use patterns within the City and the surrounding region. Otsego's existing transportation system is functional and well placed for efficient travel throughout the City. Continued expansion of collector streets has accompanied new development to ensure adequate access for new residents and businesses. The upgrade of TH 101 to freeway status within the City is currently a subject of major attention and is likely to impact development patterns along that corridor. A second major transportation related effort has been the Northeast Wright County Transportation Study, which examined regional traffic issues for the Cities of Otsego, St. Michael and Albertville together with Wright County and MNDoT. FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM Functional classification refers to the purpose each roadway should serve as a means of determining street widths, speed limits, intersection control or other design features. Functional classifications are used in Otsego's street network as a comprehensive planning tool used to determine the design and relationship of local streets to other County and State highway systems. The following table and map illustrates the general concept of the system. The width needed for a specific roadway should be dependent upon projected traffic volumes, street configuration and right-of-way acquisition. Direct lot access to collector and arterial streets is to be prohibited to avoid the problems created by vehicles waiting to turn into private driveways. Numerous access points from private business, as well as private residence roadways, also disrupt the flow of vehicles traveling at posted speeds along collector and arterial streets. The City should update its development regulations to establish more comprehensive controls on intersection and access spacing in relation to the functional classification system. These spacing requirements must also take into consideration MNDoT and Wright County requirements. An additional concept that should also be considered within the City's developing transportation system is the establishment of a series of minor collector streets. Minor collector streets typically lie within the interior of developing areas and are designed to assist in the overall functioning of traffic movements within projected development areas. These roadways may be defined as areas are developing to assist movement toward centralized access points along collector or arterial roadways. Page 115 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan ROADWAY FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS Principal Arterial Minor Arterial Collector Local Street Characteristic Interstate Other Principal Freewa Arterial System Mileage Suggested federal upper limits for Suggested Suggested Suggested interstate and other principal federal federal federal arterials combined: urban 10% limitations for limitations: limitations: principal arterials and urban 5-10%, rural 20-35% urban 65-80%, rural 63-75% minor arterials combined: urban 15-25% Percent of Suggested federal limitations for Suggested Suggested Suggested Travel (VMT) interstate freeways and other federal limitations: federal principal arterials combined: limitations for 5A0% limitations: 40-65% principal 10-30% arterials and minor arterials combined: 65-80% Intersection Grade separated Desirable; grade Traffic signals Four-way stops As required separated. and cross street and some traffic Minimum: high stops signals; local capacity street stops controlled at - grade intersections Parking None None Restricted as Restricted as Restricted as necessary necessary necessary Large Trucks No restriction No restriction Restricted as Restricted as Restricted as necessary necessary necessary Management Ramp metering, Ramp metering, Traffic signal Number of Intersection Tools preferential preferential progression, lanes, traffic control, cul-de- treatment for treatment for land access signal timing, sacs, diverters transit, transit, traffic management, land access interchange signal preferential management spacing progression, treatment for staging of transit reconstruction, intersection spacing Vehicles Carried Urban: 25,000- Urban: 15,000- Urban: 5,000- Urban: 13000- Urban: Less than 1501000 1001000 30,000 15,000 13000 Rural: 5,000- Rural: 2,500- Rural: 11000- Rural:250-2,500 Rural: Less than 509000 252000 10,000 13000 Posted Speed Urban: 45-55 Urban: 40-50 Urban: 3045 Urban:-30-40 Urban: Maximum Limit Rural: Legal Limit Rural: Legal Limit Rural: Legal Limit Rural: 3545 30 Rural: Maximum 30 Right -of -Way 300 feet 100-300 feet 60-150 feet 60-100 feet 50-80 feet Transit Priority access and Priority access and Preferential Cross sections Normally used as Accommodations movement for movement for treatment where and geometrics bus routes only in transit vehicles in transit vehicles in needed designed for use non-residential peak periods peak periods by regular route areas where needed where possible buses and needed Page 116 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan NEWC TRANSPORTATION PLAN The City of Otsego participated in Cl regional transportation planning effort, which was lead by the City of St. Michael in partnership with the City of Albertville, Wright County and MNDoT. The purpose of the effort was to develop a better understanding of local and regional transportation issues and the development of a transportation plan aimed at addressing these issues and the goals of the various jurisdictions. The outcome of this process is a comprehensive transportation system plan for the northeast Wright County area to be implemented among all the participants. One goal is generation of additional State Aid monies for road improvement projects within region. Otsego's local Transportation Plan map on the previous page has been prepared in coordination with the NEWC. Major elements of the NEWC states impacting the transportation system within Otsego are as follows. ■ The planned upgrade of TH 101 to freeway status (discussed in detail below). ■ Construction of 70th Street as a future county road between TH 101 and CSAH 18, crossing the 1-94 at Kadler Avenue with a proposed freeway interchange. ■ Construction of Nashua Avenue between CSAH 39 and Nabor Avenue at the City of St. Michael with a proposed interchange at 1.94. ■ Establishment of Kadler Avenue as a future minor arterial roadway between 70tn Street and the Mississippi River with a potential future river crossing. Otsego has adopted the NEWC Transportation Plan subject to the conditions that the proposed interchange at I-94 and Kadler Avenue be given priority status to improve circulation to commercial development in Albertville, provide a bypass for traffic destinations west of St. Michael and Albertville and reduce congestion on CSAH 19. The City also would not support any new interchange to 1-94 that results in closure of the existing interchange at CSAH 37, which is critical for Otsego residents. The spacing requirements within the NEWC Plan also require further examination, particularly the limitations on access to minor arterial roadways. The NEWC Plan specifies that full access to minor arterial roadways is to be at half -mile intervals with secondary (right- infright-out) access at quarter -mile intervals. Past practices has allowed full access along minor arterial roadways at quarter -mile intervals and secondary access at eight mile intervals, which the City believes is necessary to provide adequate access to both residential and business uses. The City will continue to work with its partners in the NEWC Plan on this issue. Page 119 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Page 120 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan TH 101 FREEWAY STATUS MNDoT announced plans in 2004 to advance funding for ten major roadway improvement projects, including upgrading TH 101 to freeway status within the City of Otsego. MNDoT anticipates construction of the TH 101 project to begin in 2006 and be complete by approximately 2009. The project involves construction of interchanges at CSAH 39, CSAH 42, CSAH 37 and CSAH 36 affecting both the City of Otsego and the City of St. Michael. The Cities and Wright County are expected to be required to fund approximately 15 percent of the project cost. MNDoT will allow that the value of land dedicated to the project for right-of-way will be credited towards the required local contribution. MNDoT is currently working with the Cities and Wright County on the planned improvements. MNDoT's original plans called for construction of an overpass at CSAH 42 consistent with the recommendations of the April 2003 TH 169/101 Management Plan. However, the City of Otsego and area property owners have stated that the existing access from TH 101 at CSAH 42 is vital to the community and must be maintained. MNDoT has responded with alternative plans to provide access at CSAH 42 with a three legged interchange with the access from CSAH 42 to south TH 101 connected by a frontage road to a ramp at CSAH 37. This frontage road also leaves CSAH 37 as a three legged interchange, eliminating the exit from south TH 101 directly to CSAH 37. The City and property owners view the current concept as an acceptable compromise and are working together on assembly of the land to be dedicated for the planned improvements. MNDoT anticipates submission of final concept plans for the TH 101 improvements to the City for municipal consent by the end of 2004. 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I � t IQI YN1f1� � � 1 Y � Iwv _ 1 j t tt i! ,: � �_ .__..1..;. ..•- �.il l'.IA'JI � L�-..11 N.ii'1:91 �i1 ___. i�I,) � •/'! �t i'Y `�'e. � � a � i � .l. !y �.. r � 1 .. 1 i. 1 i_, 1 1 =• • -- _ '"� 0 a J O W W LL W a .•�. '} •. ` ` r t : ,.: �`�� 1 `` . IR �;r ys 4.1'l`� \ i ty t �;:. �!• %;'� ,, `� '�. o {i �I w { `• ' s a i t e � � z r � � � w � � � � � o�. m m I� 1� V Page 137 Page 138 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR STREETS In addition to I-94 and TH 101, Otsego has a number of designated collector and arterial streets within the community that direct traffic from the City's residential areas to their destinations. As noted on the Transportation Plan Map, several additions and/or changes have been recommended for Otsego's existing arterial and collector roadway system. These new roadways or realignments are the result of urban development in the community and the need to provide a more efficient transportation system that has evolved from a series of rural roadways. The proposed modifications have been prioritized to reflect need and urgency within the City. It should be stressed that many alignments are merely conceptual in nature and represent long-term preferred roadway corridors. 1. TH 101 Frontage Road System. To support anticipated residential and business development along the TH 101 corridor, it is important that a frontage road system plan be developed. Segments of Quaday Avenue on the west side of TH 101 and Queens Avenue on the east side of TH 101 are already in place. Furthermore, the Cit� is planning to upgrade the existing rural section of Quaday Avenue between 78t Street and CSAH 37 in early 2005. The other major segments to be completed are as follows: a. Quaday Avenue between 88t" Street and CSAH 42. b. Quaday Avenue between CSAH 37 and 60t" Street (including reconstruction of Quam Avenue) to connect with existing streets in the City of St. Michael. c. Queens Avenue between CSAH 37 and 60t" Street. 2. 70th Street. The NEWC Plan, the Wright County Transportation Plan and Otsego's local transportation plan all anticipate extension of 70t" Street as a major east -west route between TH 101 and CSAH 19 as a future alignment of existing CSAH 37, which includes a portion of this corridor. The City will acquire necessary right-of-way for construction of this roadway as development occurs adjacent to the corridor. The need to complete the connection of 70t" Street between Maclver Avenue and Oakwood Avenue must be monitored as traffic volumes within the City increase. The Cities of Otsego and Albertville have been discussing plans to upgrade 70t" Street between CSAH 19 and McIver Avenue in 2005 or 2006 to accommodate increasing area traffic. 3. Palmgren Avenue/ Packard Avenue. A future segment of Palmgren Avenue from 78t" Street to CSAH 37 and the segment of Packard Avenue south of CSAH 37 have been designated as a collector streets. It is anticipated that these streets will be aligned to intersect CSAH 37 at the same location. Realignment of Packard Avenue away from the existing residences that access the street eliminates the issue of direct lot access to this major roadway. Page 139 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 4. Nashua Avenue. A southerly extension of Nashua Avenue to 60t" Street is proposed. This extension of the roadway is consistent with the Wright County Transportation Plan and the NEWC Plan and would create a number of advantages in the City's roadway system: a. The roadway extension would provide a more direct, high speed route between CSAH 37 and CSAH 39 within the central area of the City. b. The route would consolidate two parallel and duplicating traffic carriers in segments of McAllister and Oakwood Avenues. c. The route would remove high volume traffic from Oakwood Avenue which is characterized by frequent single family access. d. A southerly extension of Nashua Avenue connecting to Nabor Avenue and access to a potential future interchange at I-94 within St. Michael. 5. East-West Collectors. Travel between the east and west side of the City through the center of the community requires use of 80t" Street, 83�d Street, and 85th Street. The City must anticipate more direct street corridors across the central portion of the community to accommodate increasing east -west traffic volumes in the future: a. The City anticipates extending 85t" Street west of Nashua Avenue as the primary east -west corridor. This route would provide a connection between CSAH 42 and CSAH 19. The City has designated the segment of 85t" Street between Nashua Avenue and Kadler Avenue as a parkway, intended to include a wide landscaped median with adjacent pedestrian and trail corridors. Measures should be taken to encourage development of land uses fronting towards the parkway, as opposed to the typical arrangement of backing rear yards up to the collector street. b. The second element of the City's east -west collector streets is formed by construction of a roadway from the existing terminus of 78t" Street at Page Avenue west along the 75t" Street corridor before turning northwest to create an intersection near existing 83rd Street and Mason Avenue. This roadway involves crossing environmentally sensitive areas near the Section 30 wetland. Secondary connections between this roadway corridor and 70t" Street or Palmgren Avenue must also be anticipated. 6. Maclver Avenue. The City of Otsego is reconstructing Maclver Avenue from 60t" Street to 80t" Street in conjunction with major developments starting in the west sanitary sewer service district. The City's transportation plan anticipates future extension of Maclver Avenue north of 80t" Street to CSAH 39 when that area is allowed to develop in the future with expansion of the west sanitary sewer service district. Page 140 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 7. CSAH 36. The segment of CSAH 36 on half mile east of TH 101 is identified on the Wright County Highway Department Five Year Highway Capital Improvement Plan for reconstruction in 2004 to address seasonal flooding by the Crow River. This project will ensure more than one access is available to existing and planned future developments in the southeast area of the City. The construction or upgrade of collector and arterial streets is preceded by Otsego's establishment of a sufficient width of acquired right-of-way for future streets and include provision for potential pedestrian and/or bicycle trails. The functional classification system for streets outlined herein is to be used as standards and criteria in establishing these streets. LOCAL STREETS The City should concentrate on the extension of local streets in functional patterns as development continues. Future development within Otsego is expected to be concentrated within the sanitary sewer service districts. Connections between new subdivisions must be planned at not less than one -quarter mile intervals to ensure proper access and circulation off of collector and arterial streets. The City utilizes a Roadway Management Plan, updated annually, to plan system wide improvements and upgrade existing City streets. Through this phased approach, the City has been able to progressively attend to problems and eventually make system- wide upgrades. These efforts should continue as need dictates. The maintenance and upgrade program is viewed as essential as the number of new streets continue to be built within the City. As a means of reducing long term maintenance costs to the City, Otsego should continue to place a strong emphasis on quality street standard designs. One ongoing issue is streets within urbanized areas that are surfaced in gravel. While the graveled roads in themselves are in good condition, their inherent qualities do pose some detriments to the City. Specifically, such innate characteristics as dust, grade upkeep, and noise all serve to diminish the attractiveness of a typical urbanized neighborhood. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION No regular public transportation services are available within the City of Otsego. Planning continues on the proposed Northstar commuter rail corridor that would provide passenger train service between the City of Big Lake and downtown Minneapolis along existing Burlington Northern/Santa Fe rail lines. If implemented, there would be a passenger terminal for the Northstar line in the City of Elk River. The proximity of this passenger rail service to the City would provide a transportation alternative to residents working within the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The City should remain informed in the planning for the commuter rail as the situation evolves. Page 141 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Wright County Human Services provides a public transportation service on a County- wide basis. Drivers are area residents who volunteer their time and private vehicle for door to door ride service. While the current volunteer service appears to work well and accommodate the transportation needs of the City's residents, an increasing elderly population may initiate the need for full time van -type service. The River Rider Heartland Express bus service also includes the City of Otsego in its service area. The bus service provides public door to door transportation for the general transportation needs of community residents (i.e., shopping, medical appointments, dining, etc.), to locations in the area, as well as locations such as Mercy Hospital in Anoka. The City may in the future consider opportunities for park and ride facilities along the TH 101 corridor to facilitate resident access to employment opportunities and assist in alleviating regional traffic congestion. RAILROADS A Burlington Northern/Santa Fe rail line bisects the southwestern corner of Otsego, parallel to I-94. To date, the line is bounded by the Otsego Industrial Park and undeveloped agricultural land. Use of the line is extremely limited for service only to the Monticello power plant and the line is in poor condition. The Monticello power plant is scheduled to close in 2010, which may affect the long term status of the rail line. The potential abandonment of the rail line should be recognized by the City. To this end, the City should monitor and, to the extent possible, participate in studies examining future re -uses of the rail corridor. AIRPORTS There are no airports within the City of Otsego. The closest full -service airport facilities to the City are Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport in Minneapolis. Small plane airport facilities also exist in the Cities of Buffalo and Maple Plain. Page 142 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan COMMUNITY FACILITIES PLAN Provision of necessary community facilities is the primary function of local government. These facilities include public utilities, public safety, and administration. Parks and trails are also a community facility addressed separately by the Comprehensive Plan. The City of Otsego was formed on the basis of ensuring adequate community facilities for its current and future residents and has undertaken several specific planning efforts and facilities plans in these efforts. PUBLIC UTILITIES Sanitary Sewer and Water Service The City of Otsego operates two sanitary sewer collection and treatment systems and associated water systems: ■ East Sanitary Sewer Service District. The east sanitary sewer service district is served by a 400,000 gallon per day (gpd) wastewater treatment plant located in the southeast corner of the City near CSAH 36. The City of Otsego has sold 40,000 gpd. of plant capacity to the City of Dayton for use within their historic downtown area. The remaining capacity of 360,000 gpd. has almost been completely allocated to approved residential, commercial and industrial projects. Plans are being prepared to expand the east waste water treatment plant to a capacity of 1.0 million gpd. to 1.5 million gpd., which is a major reason for this Comprehensive Plan update. Following completion of the Comprehensive Plan update, the City Engineer is anticipated to be directed to prepare the necessary facilities plans for extension of sanitary sewer and water utilities to service the expanded sewer district. A major issue to be addressed in the facilities plan is the extension of trunk water main to the southeast corner of the City, where the existing well facility is at capacity. Likewise, plans must be developed for extension of trunk sanitary sewer service from the wastewater treatment plant to the area near CSAH 42 and TH 101 where a lift station would be constructed providing service for that area east of TH 101. ■ In 2002, the City Council approved construction of a second waste water treatment plant, sewer collection system and water system for the western areas of the City. Construction of the 600,000 gpd. west waste water treatment plant is expected to be completed in 2004 or early 2005. The municipal water system serving the west sanitary sewer service district, including a 1.0 million gallon water tower is already operational. The City has already preliminary platted enough residential dwelling units to utilize all of the available capacity within the west waste water treatment plant, although actual sewer capacity is reserved only for those projects with approved final plats and executed development contracts. The City must monitor the pace of development within the west Page 143 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan sanitary sewer service district to anticipate the need to expand the facility prior to actual demand. A third sanitary sewage treatment system is being constructed by a private developer in conjunction with the Riverwood National golf course subdivision located at Kadler Avenue and CSAH 19 in the northwest corner of the City. This system has been designed to provide service only to this development, although some opportunity to expand the system does exist if an environmental need arises to provide service to existing developed areas north of CSAH 39 served by individual on -site septic systems. Upon construction and successful establishment of the treatment system, the developer is required to turn the waste water treatment plant over to the City for long-term ownership, operation and maintenance. There is also one private sewer system located in Otsego. The system is part of the River Bend Mobile Home Park located at the southeast quadrant of TH101 and CSAH 42. The sewage treatment facility is maintained by the park owner, although Otsego has some joint, legally assigned responsibilities for the system's operation. The facility plan for expansion of the east waste water treatment plant will take into consideration eventual abandonment of the Riverbend treatment facility and connection of the mobile home park development to the municipal system. Any potential expansion of the existing Riverbend treatment system would be evaluated and decided only in conjunction with a formal development application. To avoid the premature extension of sanitary sewer into the City's concentrated areas of unsewered development, Otsego enforces the Wright County "point of sale" ordinance. This ordinance requires non -conforming on -site septic systems to be upgraded to current standards at the time of property sale. Additionally, the City has imposed City- wide mandatory septic system pumping requirements and has required the installation of ground water monitoring wells (in association with new development) in certain locations of the City. Stormwater Management Currently, storm water drainage is handled primarily by naturally occurring drainage swales and ponding areas and by ditches constructed along Otsego roadways. Historically, this system of storm water drainage has proven inadequate with major problems occurring during seasonal thaws and rainfalls. These types of drainage problems are quite common in areas of experiencing a transition from rural to urban character. Storm water drainage utilities have been installed within the sewered subdivisions within the sanitary sewer service district. Since the adoption of the City's 1991 Comprehensive Plan, the City has taken several steps to correct storm water drainage problems and ensure that storm water is properly managed in the future: • The required submission of grading and drainage plans in association with subdivision proposals. Page 144 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan • Compliance with the State's "Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas, Best Management Practices for Minnesota" (MPCA October 1989). • The adoption of a City Storm Water Management Plans. • The imposition of storm water impact fees associated with subdivision requests. • Adoption by reference of the Wetland Conservation Act of 1991. PUBLIC SAFETY Otsego currently contracts with the Wright County Sheriff's Department for police protection and enforcement. Wright County assigns specific deputies to patrol the City for a specified number of hours each day, while maintaining 24 dispatch and on -call emergency services. The City has established a Police Commission to work with the Sheriff's Department on community policing and service issues in an advisory capacity to the City Council. Fire protection services are contracted with four fire departments; Albertville, Elk River, Monticello, and Rogers. Current fire service response time from the Elk River Fire Department may be slowed due to a rail crossing at County Road 42 in Elk River. Considering that facility location is a primary issue in providing the best fire protection (to minimize response time), the location of an Otsego sub -station should be a priority. The City Council has initiated efforts to locate possible fire station sites within the City be identified and possibly acquired in advance of development. One potential site that remains an option for a local police department or fire station is the City Hall campus. A master plan was prepared at the time the existing City Hall site was developed to illustrate how larger or expanded facilities including police and file departments may be accommodated on that parcel. GOVERNMENTAL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES City Hall City administration functions are centralized at City Hall, located along Nashua Avenue between CSAH 39 and 85th Street. The City Hall provides office space for City administration, finance and building inspection departments, as well as community meetings. The facility and site has been designed to allow for future expansions to accommodate space needs and facilities such as a potential library, post office, fire station or police department. The City will monitor its public space needs and plan for building additions and/or new facilities within the context of its capital improvement plan. Page 145 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan Public Works Public works is housed in buildings located at the former City Hall/Town Hall site at the north end of Nashua Avenue along CSAH 39. As the City continues to grow, the need for additional or upgraded community facilities is expected. The City Council has initiated efforts to identify and acquire land sufficient for development of a future public works facility to meet the City's long-range needs. The City has identified several centralized search areas accessible to the overall community via existing and planned roadways and is working with landowners on a negotiated acquisition of property. Historic Properties The City of Otsego currently owns three properties with potential historical significance. The first is the former Town Hall /City Hall building which is on the same property as the current public works building. This structure is currently used by the City's Historic Preservation Commission for their storage and office needs with potential use as a community museum. The second historic property is the 4.5 acre Otsego Cemetery located along CSAH 39, west of O'Brian Avenue. There are approximately 400 graves, with an additional 2800 sites available for purchase by Otsego residents. The cemetery is non -denominational and managed by an unpaid volunteer Board of Directors known as the Otsego Cemetery Association. The earliest documentation of the Otsego Cemetery Association are meeting minutes dated May 28, 1927. The cemetery was part of the original land claim established by Mr. John McDonald, believed to be the first permanent settler in Wright County. The township acquired ownership of approximately 2 acres of the Cemetery in 1867, acquiring the property from Mr. and Mrs. Alva L. Cooley for $20.00. An additional tract of approximately two acres was acquired sometime after 1867, although no formal record exists. Members of many of the early families to settle Otsego (then "Pheasant" or "Pleasant" Grove Precinct) are buried here, including the Cooley, LaPlant, Pepin, Carrick, Spencer, Snow, Hamlet, Ingersoll, and McDonald families. The earliest grave within the Cemetery is that of Charlie Pipkin (Pepin), who died October 28, 1854 at an age of 18 months. The third historic property owned by the City is the McDonald/Peavy house located to the east of the Town Hall site along CSAH 39. The City had an analysis prepared in 2004 to determine the potential historical significance of the property, which was found to exist in terms of the structure's gabled ell architecture, as well as its connection to the original plat of the town of Otsego and its founders. The City Council has called for designation of the property as a heritage preservation site and directed the Historic Preservation Committee to prepare a Historic Property Reuse Study and Management Plan for further discussion as to the ultimate use of the property. Page 146 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan SCHOOL FACILITIES Children within the City of Otsego attend school within one of three districts: Elk River ISD 728, Albertville -St. Michael ISD 885, and Monticello ISD 882. The majority of the urban growth occurring within the City is within the Elk River School District. City officials and staff work to keep in contact with school district officials about the City's anticipated growth and population increases that effect school facility and programming needs. Schools are a social focal point of developing communities because of the connections formed between children and parents. School facilities also contribute physically to a community's identity through its buildings. To this end, school facilities are expected to reflect the highest level of quality site and building design, as an example for the private sector to follow. Furthermore, the architectural character of school buildings within the community should complement City facilities to create a consistent appearance and character reflecting public ownership. There is currently only one public school facility with in the City of Otsego, which is Otsego Elementary located adjacent to CSAH 42 between 85th Street and Quaday Avenue. This facility is reported to experience overcrowding issues, which the School District is alleviating on an interim basis with temporary classrooms. The Elk River School Board has approved seeking voter approval of a referendum in November 2004 that would include funding for a second elementary school in Otsego. City Staff has been working with staff of the Elk River School District to identify potential sites for immediate development of a second elementary school located in proximity to development occurring within the west sanitary sewer service district. City and School District staffs have also discussed long range needs for sites to accommodate middle school and even high school facilities. The City's policy will be to continue collaborative efforts with the school districts serving the City's existing and future residents through a number of different channels: 1. Use existing public information resources to communicate with the community at large about growth and development with in the City and school districts. 2. The City will share available information regarding new developments and planning. 3. The City will pursue opportunities for shared facilities with school districts, to reduce duplication of facilities and services and allow for more cost effective utilization of available financial resources. 4. The Elk River School District has established a Government Advisory Council in an effort to establish monthly meetings more regular communication between the school district and its cities. This initiative is viewed as extremely positive and the City will commit to provide representation of Otsego's issues and perspectives. Page 149 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan POST OFFICE Post offices are an important component of establishing a community's identity. A post office provides a local mailing address and zip code that establishes a sense of place for residents and businesses. A post office itself can be a focal point of a community, with daily interaction among residents picking up mail, etc. As such, the City of Otsego will continue to pursue the location of a post office within the community. The City has formally requested and is awaiting response that the Post Office establish a Zip Code for Otsego as the current four zip codes dividing the community have a negative effect on public safety, service delivery, community identity and resident convenience. ADMINISTRATION Elected Officials The City is administered by a five member City Council consisting of a Mayor and four council members elected at large to staggered four year terms. A Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Heritage Preservation Commission, and Police Commission have been established as appointed advisory bodies to the City Council. The City has also established an Economic Development Authority, with the City Council sitting at its members. City Staff City Staff consists of a City Administrator, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator, Deputy Clerk, Secretary, Receptionist, Accountant, Building Official, and Building Inspector. The City is also in the process of hiring a Public Works Supervisor to administer the public works employees and activities. The City contracts for accounting and financial, legal, engineering and planning services. Development Regulations The City has adopted a Zoning Ordinance to implement the goals, policies and programs of its Comprehensive Plan. The City has also adopted a Subdivision Ordinance and an Engineering Manual to establish consistent, high -quality standards for new developments. The City has been proactive about maintaining its development regulations to be consistent with contemporary development practices or legislative changes. Specific topics to be addressed as a result of this current Comprehensive Plan effort include: Page 150 City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan 1. Establishment of a large lot urban single family zoning district. 2. Establishment of site and building performance standards for medium and high density uses through conventional zoning districts. 3. Reduction in the front yard setbacks required for commercial and industrial properties from collector and arterial streets. 4. Establishment of comprehensive access and intersection spacing requirements based on functional classification. 5. General updates to reflect legislative changes or new City practices. 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Map Date: November 2004 Page 117 CITY OF oTSE�o ON THE GREAT RIVER KOAD Future Parks &Trails Plan ® Existing Park Existing Recreation Area Future Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park Service Area Community Playfield Service Area Community Park Service Area Greenway Existing Trails ° � ®,� ° Future Trails -, * � . .; , Note: This map is for planning purposes only. Map Date: November 2004 Page 109 Yt.� i (. � L � � � � 7 r �j� ,�. ' � � ° � �I'` -�— T I -� �--- .e '� t� °� � � � �'� Northeast Wri ht Count to � - - �, .—� �. 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River crossing location/ _ D J Regional Park �, � � , � ^,� alignment to be determined (J). • w o m� y — - _- i �.,. w = -� 4 120 � Z � 3 � � � ° °" ,r' o � b a P � ,�. ; Miles f ., . - 144 � � \ a - ih`' � e �1 ! Page 123 � -c I �'�-.�_-�) Lam- s. j • Big Lake Bypass � � � -- t o ., . .tom , ..� �. - - 1 � � a• ' � II Mississippi,R��er �� /— J— �� Z •• •i•�•ur�r• • T- H r—Otsego 1 � f 1 � .,�� i F M p � J • w� Reg+onal Park } , � zi z • , . � .T � ! LLI C ,� A \� �� • • z , .s , �, �.. Q _ o; �, ;i .,ter � � i � � � : � �" = a u" Otsego � '•� �•.''• , o•-� p , 4 �•• •..u••••■ ••• • nn••�• �■■■r■■� r• �^ 0 72nd St NE �� Y w yew. � � w -� ►� •• � � ° .. •4 � � � �r�' h r�F � -- � .. ,' ` V � •■r■�•r■r• - • • ass f�� t � tYifiFirfi'H ■■f•t �• • �� + � � � •• ' v ,` @ d' ..■.. ..... .... .. � � �' ...... s • ' C �. � E 119 � �_ � �:�• � d � + � : ..a '� �l . • : � ......:..• s � ` I �� _ , •h � a-iP S.9Y@ate �a d •� r >: u' 0', • ••• • ,' � • r-„ 4 � Q (� (✓rOW Hassan •� � � r"rrr .■ � • . 4 � ° + Park Reserve • �,;'�, "" b 20th St NE �„ .; � � �1� �� ,,- ��Hassan� � ,•.�. � .• ...•. _,.per O .,••., .. •. �- l-- i � R • t7 � ►ftJp �•i � � . 4 I '.� '1 �•�•� �•��• • ram• • i�� • ru► -`O.-'�+ � �■■.■.f . ��• ••�• y'� � Beebe Lake � '�•�•,• �� • '• • _D u Regional Park , H�nover`� �- ••.•.� w -' __—_ - - •� � • 1 v�: � 4 r�� 11- b 4 ` 0 '' � I . { � � � �( a J a S, --- --- — --. — - — -- ---�� I -- -- - - - , . c ' � - — ---- ,;�--- a , I 1 � � Northeast Wright County • • •• Sub -Area Study Figure 22 Recommended ' Access Spacing 1 ��. Legend High Priority Interregional Corridors a I 1 F � Freeway (Interchange Access Only) 1 A - F � � � � � � � � Full Grade Separation (Interchange Access Only) ( Medium Priority Interregional Corridors , 2A Rural, Exurban &Bypass (1 mile full intersection _ spadng,l/2 mile secondary intersection spacing) 2A - F Full Grade Separation (Interchange Access Only) \ •••• 2B Urbanizing (1l2 mile full intersection spacing, 1/4 mile secondary intersection spadng) s*w' �. Q � Minor Arterials m Urban Mobility Corridor (1l2 mile full intersection q. 5A spacing,1/4 mile secondary intersection spadng) ••�•••s•ar�rr•f• 5B ,,.,,,,, UrbanizingArterial(1/4milefullintersection spaang,118 mile secondary intersection spacing) 5C � Urban Core Arterial (300.600 feet ' depending upon block length) Collectors Y" - 6A �� Rural Collector (1/2 mile full intersection spadng, 1/4 mile secondary intersection spacing) 6B1 — • —• � Rural Urbanzing Collector (114 mile full intersection spacing, 118 mile secondary intersection spacing) � 6B2 • • • • � • � � Local Collector (1/8 mile full intersection spadng) 6C � Urban Core Collector (300-600 feet �� -r depending upon block length) 1 0 1 2 Miles _..j I _- N ., ..�.�., r:.,.-i-. Page 125