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Comprehensive Plan- Issues, Policy Plan and Developement Framework September 19911' �'1 Following an official public hearing and recommendation for approval by the Otsego Planning Commission on 21 August 1991, the Otsego City Council approved and adopted the Otsego, Minnesota Comprehensive Plan - Issues/Policy Plan/Development Framework on 23 September 1991. City Officials and Staff involved in the formulation of the Comprehensive Plan were: Mayor Norman F. Freske City Council Ronald Black Larry Fournier -- Douglas Lindenfelser Floyd Roden Planning Commission City Clerk Deputy City Clerk/Zoning Administrator City Engineer City Attorney City Planner I.G. Roskaft, Chair Larry Fournier Jim Kolles Kathy Lewis Bruce Rask Carl Swenson Mark Wallace Jerome Perrault Elaine Beatty Larry Koshak of Hakanson, Anderson and Associates Radzwill Law Office Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. Numerous residents and property owners from the City also contributed to the identification of issues and finalization of plans. Their interest, participation and courtesy was of great value and sincerely appreciated. � � • :i SECTION 1 - COMM[TNITY ISSII$S INTRODUCTION ................................... NATURAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ................... Ground Water Pollution .................... Agricultural Land Protection .............. River Corridors/Floodplains ............... Ground Water Table ........................ Drainageways and Wetland/Ponding Areas _... Vegetation ................................ Erosion................................... Air and Noise Pollution ................... Solid Waste Disposal ....................... LAND USE ISSUES .......... .................... Agricultural Preservation ................. Residential Development ................... Commercial Development .................... Industrial Development .................... TRANSPORTATION ISSUES .......................... Classification/Network .................... Highway 101 ............................... Construction and Upgrade .................. Specialized Services/Needs ................ COMMUNITY FACILITIES/SERVICES .................. Public Sanitary Sewer Collection/Treatment. Public Water .............................. Parks/Trails .............................. City Hall/Community Center ................ ■_.- 3 5 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 12 13 14 14 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 19 DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION ..................... 19 Urban Status .............................. 19 Community Planning/Zoning ................. 19 Building Inspection/Code Enforcement ...... '20 • � • :a SECTION 2 - POLICY PLAN Introduction .............................. Community Goals ........................... Natural Environmental Goals ............... Natural Environmental Policies ............ Land Use Goals ............................ Land Use Policies ......................... Transportation Goals ...................... Transportation Policies ................... Community Facilities Goals ................ Community Facilities Policies ............. Administration Goals ...................... Administration Policies ................... SECTION 3 INTRODUCTION ................................... CONCEPTPLAN ................................... Introduction .............................. Community Identity ........................ Community Focus ........................... Land Use Transition ....................... Environmental Protection .................. Functional Classification of Roadways ..... General Concept ........................... NATURAL ENVIRONMENT PLAN ....................... Introduction .............................. Topography ................................ Soils..................................... River Corridor/Floodplain ................. Shorelands................................ Wetlands/Ponding Areas .................... Forestation ............................... Water Table ............................... Erosion Control ........................... Solid Waste ..........................:..... 23 24 26 26 29 30 38 39 44 44 47 47 51 53 55 55 56 56 60 60 64 69 71 71 71 72 73 73 74 74 74 75 •• �• • :a LAND USE PLAN .................................. Introduction .............................. Basis of Community Plan ................... Projected Growth .......................... Land Use Plan Elements .................... General Land Use Plan ................ Rural Uses ........................... Residential Uses ..................... Commercial Uses ...................... Industrial Uses ...................... Development Regulations ................... Annexation/Detachment ..................... Zoning.................................... TRANSPORTATION PLAN ............................ Introduction ....................... ...... Streets and Highways ...................... Railroads ................................. Pedestrian and Bicycle Trails ............. Bus Service ............................... Senior Citizen Transportation ............. COMMUNITY FACILITIES PLAN ...................... Introduction .............................. Public Utilities ....................... Storm Drainage ............................ Parks and Recreation ...................... Governmental Buildings and Facilities ..._. PLANNING DISTRICTS Introduction ............................. ............................... District 1................................ District2................................ District3................................ District 4................................ District 5................................ District6................................ District7................................ District8................................ District 9................................ ■.. - 77 79 79 81 86 86 87 90 94 99 102 102 103 105 107 107 115 115 118 118 119 121 121 125 125 129 131 133 136 140 143 147 152 155 159 162 166 :� ;� SOC12i' land transpor- communit use tation y popu- prO�rtY market - facilities lation values _ potentials inventor► L---� goa{s and ana{ysis �---1 ablectives • .' ;�, �' -` - �: r'; planning and development policies p{an bjn 2 �hYY: � � � �il��)�� The first two phases of work involved in the formulation of a Comprehensive Plan for Otsego have centered on the assembly of technical background data as well as community views and opinions. The technical background data has been summarized in the Otsego Township Comprehensive Plan Inventory dated February 1990. The Otsego Township Planning Tactics Report dated April 1989, highlights and organizes the community concerns voiced by local officials. The next step in the planning process entails an analysis of the information collected to date and its organization into meaningful issue statements which will serve as a basis for Policy Plan and Development Framework portions of the Comprehensive Plan. In the paragraphs which follow -an outline and summary of community issues resulting from an evaluation of previously assembled data is provided. It should be noted that prior to the formal adoption of this document, Otsego Township has been granted municipal city status by the State Municipal Board. As such, community references within the Development Framework shall address Otsego as a City or municipality rather than a township as applied in the Inventory and Tactics reports. • i � :� An underlying concern resulting from various factors is the need to more clearly establish Otsego's community identity. To a degree, Otsego is not too different in this regard from some of the first ring suburbs bordering St. Paul and Minneapolis. At stake is a factor of community pride and cohesiveness which contribute to the physical, social and economic well being of the local unit. While this is a many faceted issue, the Comprehensive Plan, to the extent possible, needs to establish measures which assist in providing a readily identifiable community and jurisdiction. �7 MAJOR GROUND WATER POLLUTION POTENTIAL �� •, TOPO�.IMITATIONS ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE SHORELANDS • •• � - 1 � �., _.. �. �.. ��-..,;� Sego, _ __ \ _. h ., • C 95tn 5T W y�j a °ioi� - L 92nd ST W y Y' /� J asm sr / / sr J 27 ,- I. l�! //� r e7ln s � —� 3 a 24 �� <19� ` a m W � J ° a BJrd ST. 801h ST BOIh Si � 771h ST < r ,1 \ �" -� ` Ism JIT 25 y.;` ' 30 a w .i a � % � z J U � "� �Olh ST � 70�h S � � \� 97t • • • - .. �� ••• `�. •a, •,� .j..� i ��`''% ��'.` 11. � 1 .5 0 1 •:�`; ':• �:` � • �, AREA SUBJECT TO •• STOR{VI FLOODING SCALE IN MILES z �r �t• ,• � 'S ��:��, . ... [� . - l 1 MAP DATE: • ;;:;, s°; �! �.•� : / i SEPTEMBER 1989 c., w. ;.. '.. NOTE: TNS NAP IS fOR PLANNNO 771h ST I PUfMOSES ONLY AND S/NNA.D NOT SE USED WNEN PftEGSE � \'<�. WEASUiEMENTS ARE REOUWED. 29 TOPO LIMITATIONS 28 � � � 2B BASE MAP SOURCE: 701h ST � / I _.. 1� 4 P w 671h ST Or b7lh a ,�, � 35 •_.36—'�,� 31 32 °° 3 a J � 1�,1. 1 0 � a 651n sT 9 . Y1`^`•�� JW � 3 � z ;r: iJ� i : Y �'TdaH � � - � � � = � a 62nd 5T as RICE 7{� Y __— _ _ '�_. .. N. WETLANDS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 72nd ST 5 6sln sr �� 62nd ST 601h ST ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE SHORELANDS -- NATURAL DRAINAGE •WAYS This Map Is Conceptual And Intended Only For Illustrative Purposes WRIGHT COUNTY -.. SURVEYORS OFFICE 7.25.89 �'� X\.. (J`i N WETLANDS PREPARED BY: �orthwest Associated Consultants, Inc. The natural environmental setting of Otsego is an extremely valuable resource and one of its major attractions. A critical issue of the community's future is therefore the preservation and protection of these natural assets. 1. Ground Water Pollution: With the advance of rapid urbanization beginning in the 1970s and continuing until the present, a very major concern is the potential of ground water pollution due to development occurring without the benefit of a public sanitary sewer collection and treatment system. As documented in the Inventory Report, the concentration of urban development has occurred in the northeast area of the community where soils are highly permeable. A strong potential therefore exists for possible ground water pollution. There have also been scattered, small scale subdivisions allowed to occur in predominantly agricultural and farming areas of the community. Unless limited in the future, these scattered pockets of urbanization -pose the potential of spreading and broadening the possibility of ground water pollution. If such a situation were to occur, it will be extremely difficult and costly to correct pollution problems. As a means of preventing ground water pollution and preventing the need for premature public sanitary sewer service, the City should instigate mandatory septic system pumping. 2. Agricultural Land Protection: While the preservation and protection of agricultural lands is a land use, economic issue, as well as governmental administrative issue, it is also very much a natural environmental concern. As documented by the Planning Inventory, this natural asset has been reduced and infringed upon as the community has experienced urban development. However, it remains the predominant land use in the community and as such needs to receive special attention both for its preservation and the maintenance of economic viability. A very major community issue therefore becomes the protection of this resource and the limitation of unnecessary loss. 3. River Corridors/Flood Plains: A notable variation to the gently rolling farm land and topography of Otsego is the river corridor areas with their natural beauty and forested vegetation. These areas have been a focus of development interest and as a consequence, are threatened if left unprotected. Moreover, the river floodplains present minimal development restrictions and as a result also are targets for urban type uses. Such areas, however, pose a periodic threat due to high water and resulting loss. As a consequence, there is a need to preserve these areas and if development is to take place within their boundaries, ensure that adequate measures are taken to afford adequate and appropriate protections. 5 Through previously established Wright County zoning requirements, the river corridors in Otsego have protections established as part of Wild and Scenic River designations. The benefit of the river corridors plus the protections generally afforded by the special zoning limitations are recognized and .accepted. Due, however, to a number of development considerations which have surfaced over the last twelve to eighteen months, the boundaries defining the Wild and Scenic River Corridor District have become a matter of question and concern. Initial field inspections suggest that in some areas the present Wild and Scenic River Corridor District extends beyond reasonable limits into areas which are beyond visibility or impact on the river. In other instances, it would appear the district has not been extended far enough to achieve the protection which is desired. Again, from preliminary analysis, it would appear that the district boundary problem stems from the basis upon which it was established. Property ownership and "artificial" section lines, rather than topography was apparently the basis and partial criteria for designation. Attention needs to be given to reviewing and possibly redefining the Wild and Scenic River Corridor District so that it is appropriately applied, achieving the objectives of protection, equitable designation and practicality. 4. Ground Water Table: Discussions with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources staff have lead to identifying ground water tables as an issue which the community must address. There is fear that as urban development continues in the northwest quadrant of the City, increasing problems with wet and flooded basements will be experienced if construction standards do not take into account water tables. The DNR has stated that "de -watering" or a lowering of the natural water table is not an approach which should be pursued. As part of comprehensive planning, as well as development ordinance work, this issue is a critical factor which must be taken into account. 5. Drainageways and Wetland/Ponding Areas: Over time a natural system of storm water drainage and treatment has evolved. In its undisturbed setting, a "balanced" system has been established. Agricultural operations disrupt the natural system to a limited degree which can become a significant problem over time. Attention therefore needs to be given to proper cropping and livestock handling methods which reduce loss or crippling of the natural system. Urbanization and development on the other hand have a much more immediate and evident impact on .the natural drainage and wetland/ponding system. In such a case, there is an immediate, major increase in storm water runoff. Also there is typically an alteration of drainage flows and the filling of storage "treatment" areas. A need exists to properly control and plan for storm water facilities. If addressed in .advance, the system can take advantage of existing natural features, C� thereby maintaining and enhancing the community's natural resources and also minimizing to a great extent the costs which could be involved. Another side issue of utilizing and preserving the natural elements of the system is the protection and maintenance of wildlife habitat. 6. Vegetation: Due to both its natural as well as agricultural history, Otsego has limited tree and forested areas. For the concentrations which do exist, incentives for preservation should be pursued, especially in cases of urban development and within the river corridors. Some thought also needs to be given to adding new trees as part of the subdivision and development process. 7. grosion: The loss of top soil is a concern for both agriculture and urban development. In this regard, both wind and water erosion are aspects of the problem. As it relates to agriculture, the community needs to_encourage, typically through Wright County Extension Services, farming practices which will minimize erosion concerns. In the area of urban development erosion, the City can play a more direct role in insuring proper grading and drainage planning, plus also implementing measures requiring reseeding and soil stabilization practices which will prevent wind and water erosion. 8. Air and Noise Pollution: At present, Otsego is not plagued with any evident air or noise pollution of major significance. Potential does exist, however, for such situations to occur in possible commercial developments and the Highway 101 upgrade might serve to generate such future concerns. To the extent that local control can be exerted, measures to minimize such problems need to be taken. 9. Solid Waste Disposal_ Due to the City's abundance of undeveloped land and proximity to the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, Otsego holds features which may be conducive to the location of a solid waste facility. While the City should remain open to such proposals and recognizes the need for waste disposal, it should also recognize relevant issues of consideration such a facility could produce. Specific items of issue in regard to solid waste facilities include: - - a. Potentially negative environmental impacts. b. The location, operation and long term use of the landfill site. c. The increasing costs of solid waste disposal. d. The intended methods of collection, transportation, processing (if required), and disposal. To ensure an environmentally safe community, the City should be open, yet take environmental precautions when entertaining solid waste facility proposals. 7 Mlh�. i ��i�.`3:�i f.`f. o: From its natural state, the City of Otsego evolved into a highly productive agricultural area which subsequently has been and continues to be partially transformed into an urban environment. As a result of several factors, not the least of which has been positive community and county planning efforts, the extent of problems related to land use changes have been minimized. The aging of existing development, however, along with continued pressure for urban development require that more specific and detailed attention be given to planning Otsego's future and solving underlying problems plus taking actions to address these matters. 1. Agricultural Preservation= As noted in the previous section on natural environmental issues as well as the Inventory Report, the agricultural land use in the community is a primary concern. There is a strong need to preserve this land use and prevent undue infringement and disruption of farming activities plus limit the unnecessary waste of productive land. Measures therefore need to be taken to define a rural/urban boundary in order to continue intense, non-agricultural development. Furthermore, the sporadic development of non-agricultural activities within the rural areas of the community need to be restricted. This will minimize compatibility problems with farming activities plus serve to limit potentially increasing public service needs for streets, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and the like. To be stressed in this regard is that there are benefits from agricultural preservation not only to the farm population but also the community's urban population. 2. Residential Development: Beginning in the 1970s, Otsego has provided very positive housing opportunities for typically young families. The development pattern has been truly sub -urban with non-sewered, large lot single family housing with a significant amount available in a modest price range. The river areas of the City have also experienced high end housing construction due to the natural amenities offered. These general housing market attractions are expected to continue. There is, however, a need to be prepared for a response to problems and concerns which exist or will result from this situation. A. Area Limitations: Due to the relatively intense concentration of urban development in the northeast corner of the community, the City will have to fully consider the possible provision of public sanitary sewer collection and treatment. While this subject will be again addressed within the Community Facilities Section of this Chapter, the land use issues will be .highlighted here. 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BOIh ST 80U ST � 13 771h � i < ♦ i sT � 27 w 26 ` � 25 � � 30 pJ W � � W Y J Z < U Z AGA/,y 701h ST 70 ST � � � 70l - l0 94 w � _ y� 671h 5T �� 1345T w v` �� .- J � • � .•Y i �. itlf y� v;� 28 27 w POSSIBLE RESUBDIVIS_ ION 'AREA �� „1 z ;� � � 33 & 34 � � � u 0 62nt1 ST a RICE L Y/� C ] f.l" .a 6C�C-� �t `.; CONCENTRATED URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN AGRICULTURAL AREAS LAND USE ISSUES This Map Is Conceptual And Intended Only For Illustrative Purposes �i ti 1 1 .5 0 1 i' i SCALE IN MILES 'It MAP GATE: SEPTEMBER1989 I NOTE: THS MAP IS f011 PLANNMO � PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOIRO n NOT tlE USED WHEN PRECISE �'��`•, MEASl1REMENT3 ARE REOUIRf.D. 2 [lASE MAP SOURCE: 6 '•� WRIGHT COUNTY d ST —.. ___ SURVEYORS OFFICE 7.25-89 APPROPRIATE LAND USE ALLOCATION NEEDED r� — --- 35 fist "o _ _.__ 36 � �^end i is"; '^ 2nd sT � ��-" �- ui PREPARED BY: �orthwest Associated Consultants, Inc. sIL ill its. While there is an expressly stated intent to avoid the provision for a public sanitary sewer system if at all possible, the potential possibility of ground water pollution from concentrated private septic systems further substantiates the need to limit urban sprawl and define a rural/urban development line. In the event of a mandated need for a public sewer system, this development approach will add to feasibility plus keep costs to a minimum. Related is the need to direct development towards an infill situation, taking up vacant lands within the area of present development. Also in this regard, practices need to be implemented where should public sewer become available there is ability for resubdivision of existing or future lots to minimize costs to property owners. Such provisions, however, need to be undertaken cautiously so as to maintain desired community and neighborhood _character. B. Housing Diversity: A need for housing diversity is also viewed as a growing issue. For example, as the existing population ages, different types of housing styles will be necessary to meet changing physical and life style needs. While this need, at least for the existing population, is some years away, a means to address the situation must be pursued now. The community has also been a source of modestly priced, starter type housing. The Inventory Report has documented that at present 35 percent of the City's housing qualify for Federal Section 8 low and moderate income levels. Although this starter housing role will likely continue, an increased emphasis needs to be placed on middle to higher end housing types. This will serve to accommodate the upward mobility of existing residents as well as provide opportunities to attract new residents. It will also assist the City in the enhancement of its tax base. Another factor of some concern is multiple family housing. Without special measures being taken or the provision of public sewer, this will be a limited housing potential. Multiple family housing, however, offers the community a new residential choice, a major tax generator and a land conservative development, are all major needs which have been identified. Moreover, such -housing with proper design measures can effectively relate to more intense commercial development and pending Highway 101 improvements. Conversely, multiple family housing will also add to commercial development viability. C. Manufactured (Mobile) Home Housing: This type of housing has played a significant role in the City of Otsego's history and continues to be a housing type requiring attention. Through a revision to County zoning regulations which are the basis of the City's 10 controls, the practice of mobile home subdivisions has been halted. Wright County has also, over the years, upgraded their standards for manufactured (mobile) home parks. These standards, as now applied by the City, however, are minimal and as a consequence need to be upgraded. Another issue related to manufactured housing is the extent to which additional parks should be allowed as well as their appropriate location. As previously noted, 35 percent of the City's housing already qualifies for low and moderate income housing. The extent to which this proportion should continue and be maintained is a critical issue, as is the extent to which manufactured housing should contribute to this housing inventory. D. Housing Condition/Property Maintenance: Otsego's housing stock is presently one of significant contrast. Pride of ownership and resulting housing and property condition and maintenance is evident throughout the community. Simultaneously there are a significant number of "blighted" properties which field surveys have documented as resulting from simple basic neglect and "over -utilization". While there is a concentration of such problems, notably in the mobile home subdivisions, these situations cannot be viewed as a blanket stereotype. There are many instances of mobile homes being highly maintained and serving as an exemplary standard located immediately adjacent to property which would qualify as "slum" development. A very pressing need therefore exists for the City to protect the property values of well maintained housing units and to enhance the overall community character by pursuing policies as well as incentive program measures which will upgrade depressed and blighted situations. E. Accessory Storage and Buildings/Home Occupations: One of the attractions of Otsego is its large lot single family development which allows space and opportunity for activities as well as on -site storage. The majority of the community residents handle such opportunity in a very positive fashion. By contrast, however, there are cases of infringement upon this aspect of community character. One such example is very large, "over sized" accessory structures within urban areas which pose a policy question as to their long term advisability as it relates to neighborhood harmony, compatibility and character. In many instances such structures are utilized for the storage of large equipment which also raise questions of public safety, excessive street wear, as well as neighborhood environmental acceptability. Another aspect of the problem is that of home occupations. If these are limited in scale and internal operation, they typically are unnoticed. Many of these home occupations, 11 however, spill into yards for outside storage, the parking of excessive number of vehicles and the like. An issue to be addressed within the Comprehensive Plan is the extent to which accessory buildings and related concerns will be allowed and the limits which need to be placed on operation. F. Hobby Farms: As documented by the Comprehensive Plan Inventory, "hobby farms" are a somewhat unique land use type which is extremely difficult to classify. A five acre tract without animals, given Otsego's density pattern, is probably not viewed as a hobby farm as would be the case in a community with higher development densities. Simultaneously, a 50 or 100 acre tract might on the one hand be a hobby farm or by contrast may be rented for cropping in combination with a larger scale farm operation. The issue of hobby farms does, however, require attention as part of the Comprehensive Plan. This land use type could pose problems for the community as a proliferation could result in service demands while simultaneously detracting from the objective of agricultural preservation. The hobby farm issue also raises a related concern on the appropriate keeping of animals in the community. This is both a comprehensive planning and zoning issue. 3. Con�ercial Development= To date Otsego has experienced only very basic and highly limited convenience oriented commercial development. The lack of public sewer. and water has contributed to this situation as the community's some 6,000 people could undoubtedly support additional commercial services. Another limiting factor, however, is the availability of commercial retail and service opportunities in very close proximity in Elk River and also to some degree in Rogers and Albertville. Because of these competing opportunities as well as public service capabilities, the future of commercial service and development is at best uncertain. In this regard, there are a number of more focussed issues. A. Local Oriented Services: There would appear to be some opportunity to expand the existing commercial base even without the availability of public sewer and water. To the extent possible, such expansion would be positive as an increased convenience to City residents. Additionally, there is the very real issue of tax base enhancement. The primary issue to be confronted in the .Comprehensive Plan is the extent to which more convenience commercial use can be attracted within reasonable service bounds. The community also needs to avoid over -development which will result in business failures and resulting problems. 12 B. Highway Commercial Services: The presence of Highway 101 traversing the east side of the City presents an opportunity to attract non -local dollars into the community and broaden the service availability and tax base. With the pending improvement of Highway 101, this opportunity will increase and therefore becomes a central matter of concern in planning the City. C. Development Location and Area Set Aside: Due to the expected benefits of commercial development, it is common for communities to over commit and immediately make available large tracts of commercial property. Such an approach has been demonstrated to be ill advised and costly in the long run. A paramount issue of the Otsego Comprehensive Plan will be to target areas for desired commercial development and also to allocate sufficient acreage for future- need and potential. Such areas, however, need to be given phasing guidelines so as to avoid premature development which may have negative results. The improvements of Highway 101 will be a major factor influencing this planning need. D. Development Quality: In their rush to attract business development, communities many times do not address the issue of quality and development standards. The consequence is that development which occurs is far less than what is expected or desired. There are, however, documented case examples illustrating a contrasting situation. The City of Eden Prairie and its Highway 169 corridor is one such situation. In this case, the community rejected what they considered to be less than satisfactory development quality, choosing to wait for development which met their expectation. While it is not anticipated that Otsego has the same potential as the Eden Prairie case, there does exist a parallel and the issue of development quality and standards is a very real concern for Otsego, especially in the Highway 101 corridor areas. The City has the opportunity and advantage to confront this issue far enough in advance so that when requests are made, it will be prepared to respond and thereby achieve the development and quality which is desired. 4. Industrial Development: A void exists today within Otsego with regard to industrial development and major employment opportunities. This fact translates back to the community's lack of public sewer and water which continue to limit such development potential. Another notable consideration is the active economic development efforts of surrounding cities including Elk River, Rogers, Albertville, St. Michael and Monticello. These organized programs not only -serve to locate new possible development but have the added advantage 13 of being able to offer incentives, primarily through tax increment financing, to entice industrial development to their jurisdictions. While the future and potential for industrial development within Otsego is at present uncertain, attention needs to be given to the possibility of its locating in the community plus how it is to be addressed if opportunities arise. The issue of designating industrial areas also relates to the City's ability to deal with "over -extended" home occupations and home extended businesses. A. Area Designation: It would seem appropriate for the community to anticipate some possible demand for future industrial. land. As a consequence, the Comprehensive Plan needs to take this matter into consideration and provide opportunities for such development to occur. B. Development Type and Quality: As in the case of commercial development, advance consideration needs to be given to the development quality and standards which are expected of industrial activities which may possibly be located within the community. Simultaneously, concern should be devoted to possibly establishing different areas for differing types of industrial uses. The City of Buffalo as an example attempts to accommodate all types of industrial development but has taken careful steps to insure that dissimilar types of operations are not commingled in order to minimize conflict and protect investments. While possibly on a narrower scale, Otsego should give consideration to a similar approach. TRANSPORTATION ISSUES Although a community's transportation system is comprised of many sub -elements, Otsego' primary concern due to its commuter, bedroom community status focuses upon its streets and related regional/sub-regional aspects. The following paragraphs highlight issues which presently exist within this context. 1. Classification/Network: As Otsego has experienced urban growth, the County Highways have been the backbone of the community's street system and cross town means of access. In some cases there has also been tendency toisolate rather than relate individual subdivisions and the local street systems. So as to assure adequate access for basic convenience, as well as public safety, a major street system network needs to be defined in advance of development. Moreover the components of this network need to be clearly detailed and classified as to function and related design standards. 14 ISOLATED SUBDIVISION -- '� � ELEMENTS OF INCOMPLETE STREET SYSTEM ';L 10 Io,st �� ^ . w � i KALENGA 95tn ST Y 9�tn w u � � � 95tn S1 Zy� 14 �`r m 13 Y � �15 r ';� 92nd Si W x a nn Y 1J -` Ofisego, �,; : • � LACK OF .SYSTEM HI1; CHY S CJt a — 1 97th S7 95tn ST y' "� �\ < 17 �„ e� g 15 1 a � $ ' •, � , i (, = 9 I - e7tn 57 ' 1 .5 0 1 i x 24 •19 o QP 65m sr. 1, d •''��, i i � , 1) SCALE IN MILES 22 23 a < < Q, � � � BSth ST m � !,� < G �t uAP DATE: 8 PJ Z � � 2 1 I SEPTEMBER 1989 J Q �� 801h ST A'1th � > •� � NOTE: T1+3 MAP b /011 PL ANNNO 771h Q 77th 5T < � PtARPOSES ONLY AND SNOUID � i %' �P � o � I ,. ��suc ��Ts�� co�D, •� $T � 27 w 26 t 2 � �J� 30 � 29 2g 27 0 � (a2 `` <,. ` < m ` ,� BASE MAP SOURCE: i I I 26 `•� VlRIGHT COUNTY 6 x J o ` u o 172nd ST -._._ _ \ SURVEYORS OFFICE 7.25-R9 �R7� 70th ST 7o sT � � 7oln sT 37 37 Torn sr 3- �, _ ra 9 4 � � I �� 671h S1 Or w I ,P - =C 67 y J �' �'OR rzzz-r,..:._.�ru:-r. ��nr.-r." � '::� 4i � o a 9 �--'— . 34 ro 35 ,--.36—;'� 31 32 � 33 0 34 �o � � 35 6stn °"o _ __ i 1. p Q a ✓�S w � `l` � 7 Q 62nd $T a RIC 0 Z \ :� -' , �, ,, q, o i ` � � l �--.• L. 62nd ST a O 1� y � � � o �Olh ST � 37 � NEED TO CONSTRUCT ISOLATED SUBDIVISIONS QUESTIONABLE ALIGNMENT FRONTAGE ACCESS TRANSPORTATION ISSUES This Map Is Conceptual And Intended Only For Illustrative Purposes PREPARED BY: �orthwest Associated Consultants, Inc. 2. Highway 101: As the major traffic carrier crossing the City, Highway 101 serves local as well as regional and infra -state travel needs. Highway 101 is the primary link to the greater region which has served to open Otsego to development. With the pending upgrade of this very critical traffic carrier, the City of Otsego needs to participate in planning with MnDOT. Additionally, the City needs to pursue .frontage road designs which will function from a positive traffic engineering perspective, plus relate to positive land use arrangements and opportunities. It must be recognized that increased traffic volumes upon the highway may necessitate a freeway -type design some time in the future. In this regard, Otsego needs to monitor highway plans so as to be prepared for resulting, possibly significant impacts. 3. Construction and IIpgrade: Community officials- have very responsibly taken on a programmed upgrade of streets and roads which are their responsibility. This should eventually lead to improvement of the overall City system. Wright County has also been highly responsive in the construction, maintenance and upgrade of its roads within the City. However, with the volumes of traffic being experienced as well as the continuing development, a critical need exists to expand and define funding capabilities for these efforts. This include pursuing state funding, assessment policies, impact fees and the like. 4. Specialized Services/Needs: As no scheduled mass transit service is directly available to Otsego, the transportation needs of senior citizens, and the handicapped are of special concern. The improvement of access opportunities for these individuals should be pursued with Wright County Human Services and possible other such systems serving Elk River as part of the Comprehensive Plan. Another area of attention should be park and ride/car pooling operations which aide local residents in reducing commuting costs plus work to minimize traffic volumes and related congestion. 16 COMMtTNITY FACILITIBS/SERVICES ISSIIES The services and facilities provided by the public are a broad and encompassing number of items which serve to protect the health and welfare of residents plus enhance the quality of their living environment. These are also matters in which the City may have a .very direct and immediate impact as it relates to community character and development. As a consequence, these are very important matters to consider as part of the Comprehensive Plan. 1. Public Sanitary Sewer Collection/Treatment= The factor which will play the most significant role and influence in Otsego's future is the threat of ground water pollution due to concentrations of development on private individual sewer systems. Although the expressed intent of -the City is to avoid such problems and the resulting need for a public sanitary sewer system, the potential of such a situation must be evaluated and precautions taken to minimize impact should such facilities be mandated. To prevent such a crisis from occurring, immediate action on required private septic system maintenance needs to be pursued. Moreover, as a protection measure, the City needs to pursue the design, phasing and installation of a public system on an immediate basis. The Comprehensive Plan needs to assist with the definition of where such a system is required as well as to assist in making the transition from private to public systems. 2. Public water: Although not critical at present, public water service parallels. the consideration of a public sewer system. These facilities should be planned and programmed so as to avoid unnecessary costs and problems as the need will likely materialize with time. 3. Parks/Trails: Otsego's park and recreation needs to date have fallen to Wright County to address. In large part, this has been adequate due to the large lot single family development which characterizes the City's urban neighborhoods. With continuing development potential as well as increased density possibilities, however, the demand for more localized park and recreational facilities is likely to grow. Moreover, a community trail system is a feature which will be gaining demand as the City's population ages. Otsego is again in an advantageous position to plan and provide for such community facilities in advance of the actual need. The Comprehensive Plan needs to define an overall park and trails system so that as opportunities arise, components of the system can be obtained and programmed for development. Such planning may also facilitate obtaining non -local funds to assist with realization of the system. 17 •• APPROPRIATE LOCATION FOR POSSIBLE AREAS IN NEED OF SANITARY SEWER COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER .. t ,: � i �. � � � _:.• - . �. • 1 KAMLER � =,- `r. ;,.oc _ _. _. - {..'.. _. / i ' � 42 ! � Ji I KAIENGA l y � '�� 95th i 9�tn _ � ! 9 lh ST w �� 95tn ST vy 95tn ST •y'15 �a \ o s •� 7 � � 15 i 14/ 13 1 g � ` 17 '" � 6 ' � ;,. a -<i 92nd 5T 4 y / I = � s c �i! '" � G � IT ! - x � 19 Z i r 9 , '' � �. � enh � � t z � .5 0 1 � y .� ` 1 < 20 S / 22 23 � �19 N � asln sr. � �,, SCALE IN MILES Z j b 4 Y r� x < < 4 \ N 22 �/ aSth ST w W � ` Z r y Ot � � MAP GATE: � SEPTEMBER 1989 NEED TO IDENTIFY LOCALIZED PARK FACILITIES // 2 aotn sr auto st ^ °D„ 'r' � r �, rr I < � NOTE: TMS MAP IS Fpt PLANNING �, � � 77 sT ST � ,� ^; / 'a Nor � useo�w�N Pa6cnEa < < � � _ ,. Z9 — � Z7 o MEASI.itEMENT3 ARi REotANEO. �- ST cI J 26 Q 751h yi < .. 28 a 42 � 6ASE MAP SOURCE: < a m < �' �_+ < �•� WRIGHT COUNTY Y < � � o -- -- _ SURVEYORS OFFICE 7.25-89 J Z U < �+ eGR/.y 701h ST 70th ST � � � 701h 5T 37 37 7oln'sT 37 \ l� �: � 94 �- a� y 67th ST OCT 67th ,,i < � �/�.p HOR �'s�.z.: :�.cz: •rzr. �✓'_:�;.;Y.::::f[;�:K.y P � i = � .__._-.. 34 ro '• 35 c'-•36�� 31 � 32 °�� 33 0 4 � 35 651h ST Po"o ____ 651h ST � --. � `��,� � �y 3 � 36 c�i �62rd i. i.�`r '.. V'�S � � " C � :' �?� a 62nd ST a RICE 01 62nd 5T Z rA__\:T _ _; .; �._; ,. C_ . G i — ... _. 9� y � �� ;' 60th ST � ____. NEED 70 IDENTIFY A TRAIL SYSTEM COMMUNITY FACILITIES ISSUES This Map Is Conceptual And Intended Only For .Illustrative Purposes PREPARED BY: �orthwest Associated Consultants, Inc. 4. City Hall/Community Center: As a community of 6,000 people, local governmental services are provided from a highly limited physical plant with minimal capability for improvement. It is also expected that local government responsibilities will increase with time which if not addressed in advance will cause undue strain and limitations. Additionally, as the community matures the need of a general community center will grow. While the capability and timing of the local governmental physical plant needs further evaluation, work on planning for the future should begin now so that crisis situations can be avoided at a later date. Critical to such planning is the definition of where a community center should locate, the facilities which it should eventually include and the preservation of adequate land to accommodate total long range needs. Beyond the physical aspects of the Comprehensive Plan is the very important issue of how the City will bring about a realization and implementation of the goals, policies and plans it has defined. Development administration therefore is as important a consideration as are the plans which are prepared. 1. Urban Status: As noted previously, the City of Otsego has only recently gained municipal incorporation. Such a designation is viewed as highly positive as municipal status will allow Otsego to clarify the community's capabilities and degree of local urbanization. Moreover, this can now be a critically needed locally directed decision, which in the past -has not been possible due to County authority and responsibility. 2. Co�u.nity Planning/Zoning: To date Wright County has held the primary responsibility for planning and zoning of Otsego. In this regard, a highly commendable job has been realized. It must be recognized, however, that the County is basically geared for rural and agricultural scale development and not staffed or equipped to undertake the needs of an urban development setting into which Otsego has evolved. The County Plans and Ordinances typically lack the detail or coverage necessary to confront the problems and issues which the Otsego community faces. Otsego therefore needs to build upon the base previously established by Wright County within its pending Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, and expand the County planning and development regulations to more specifically address its urban needs. It is noted that this transition should be gradual and done in conjunction with the County so that it can be a smooth .and coordinated process minimizing disruption and problems which could result. 19 3. Building Inspection/Code Enforcement: In order to be sure that -plans and development proposals are completed as required and approved, a critical, paramount concern is inspection and code enforcement. This day-to-day, hands on administrative function ensures a realization of the plans and community character which is desired. The volume of development activity within Otsego suggests that this is an increasingly critical concern and one which likely will require more direct local governmental influence and control. New development is, however, only one aspect of this administrative concern. The conduct of existing development is equally important. As documented by the Comprehensive Plan Inventory, a very major issue is the improvement of property maintenance and the enforcement of codes which will preserve a quality community character. It would again appear that more local and direct attention is needed to such matters. CONCLIISION The foregoing statements have focussed upon the problems and needs of Otsego and the subjects which must be addressed as part of the Comprehensive Plan. While the problems have captured the primary spotlight of this discussion, the positive opportunities and assets of the community are not to be overlooked. bjn p�arining ta�ti�S ::::................................................................................ planning inventory physical •economic socia0 land transpor- community popu- property market __ use tation facilities lation values potentials � • #. � ... � .. i'. � �. � ..1. planning and development policies plan 22 INTRODIICTION The intent of the Policy Plan portion of a comprehensive planning process is to outline in written form what the community desires to be produced or accomplished relative to the physical environment_ Secondly, the Policy Plan is intended to set forth guidelines as to how these desires are to be achieved. Proceeding in a logical fashion this chapter identifies general goals and supporting policies. These elements comprise a review and decision -making process and the basis upon which plans, programs and actions can be formulated and initiated. It is emphasized that these goals and policies are the basic and fundamental plan for the development of Otsego. In this regard, their purpose is to provide a decision -making framework to guide all public and private actions and development within the City. In addition to the active function of guiding response and action, the goals and policies also serve the more passive function of establishing evaluation criteria for the development and change which subsequently occurs. The Policy Plan should not, however, be interpreted as an implementation programming of actions and responses. No time framework or priority of action is intended or stated. The Policy Plan is a guide which directs action on the part of the public and private sectors of the community when responding to needs, problems and opportunities. The function of work and issue programming is addressed later by the Management and Implementation Framework, plus on an annual basis through legislative and administrative policy and programs. In utilizing this element of the plan, it must be cautioned that the policies are to be considered and utilized collectively. While in some instances a single policy may define and outline a course of action or decision, it is more commonly the case, however, that several policies apply to a given situation Reactions to individual policies should therefore be tempered pending consideration of all applicable statements. -�- Additional note should be made that Policy Plans are utilized as the basis of graphic plans and decision -making due to their flexibility and adaptability. Lacking a "hard line" delineation, policies can be applied and used for the basis of decision -making when unanticipated situations which emerge. Such is not the case with a map plan in that it is static and fixed. There will, however, be instances where the policies do not reflect what may be a change in policy direction or respond sufficiently to questions which arise. In such cases, the Policy Plan should be updated and amended by modifying the policy statements to reflect what is in fact the new direction which is wanted or by adding new policy statements which deal with new, unanticipated issues. Operating in such a fashion, the Comprehensive Plan will retain a current and effective status and will not be come outdated. 23 The Policy Plan portion of the Comprehensive Plan is based upon technical analysis resulting from the Comprehensive Plan Inventory (February 1990) and the Planning Tactics (April 1989) as summarized in the preceding chapter. Moreover, the Policy Plan has been subjected to detailed and thorough review on the part of the City's Planning Commission, City Council, and City staff. It is therefore reflective of the local community and the ends which are to be achieved and the means whereby this is to be accomplished. To ensure a proper understanding and clarification, the terms utilized are defined as follows: Goals: The generalized end products which will ultimately result in achieving the kinds of living, working and play areas that are desired. Policies: Definite courses of achievement. Guide and future decisions • ulu(�1► � M .� � 9 action which lead toward goal s for helping to make present consistent with goals. The role and function of local government is the improvement and maintenance of the community for an orderly, safe, productive and enhanced living and working environment for the individual. While this basic goal encompasses social, economic and physical concerns, the City of Otsego is basically limited to addressing and influencing the quality of life through the physical environment. As a result, the Comprehensive Plan is physically oriented. Within this context of the City's capabilities, the following are a list of basic fundamental goals which Otsego is organized to achieve. o Establish and maintain a strong sense of neighborhood and community identity_ Explanation: As a new City, Otsego lacks the focus of identity typical of municipal governments. Local services lack concentration due to a mixing with County jurisdiction. Furthermore, as a bedroom community, work, social activities, schools, shopping and other such- daily activities occur in other jurisdictions. As a consequence of these factors, Otsego is not readily identifiable as an organized political or social community. 24 o Maintain and enhance desirable activities and community character by ensuring that the comn�nmity is well managed and a framework for control, directed change is established_ Explanation: Otsego is a diverse community, with a blend of agricultural and suburban activities. Each element of the City must be recognized and respectively enhanced. Moreover, change is inevitable. As a consequence, it needs to be properly managed so that the results are positive and anticipated. To accomplish this end, a framework guiding change is required and it must be enforced. o Maintain desirable community safety, and economic vitalit which takes place in Otsego is well with the natural, rural, community_ character, public health and y by ensuring that development of premium quality and blends and suburban atmosphere of the Explanation: In developing its Comprehensive Plan, Otsego should pay special attention to a variety of development types and relationships, and base its plans for supportive systems and services upon those uses which attain optimal land use and harmony. The related Ordinance controls should reflect and enforce the characteristics of development as specified in the Plan. o Maintain and improve a safe, viable, orderly, productive and enhanced environment for all residents of the community. Explanation: The community should provide for the development and maintenance of functional land use and structural patterns and the establishment of an orderly and functional transportation system to serve and connect, but not disrupt, various use concentrations. Moreover, the community should provide and properly maintain those resources, facilities and services essential for the protection of the health, safety and general welfare of the individual and community (water, sewer, police and fire protection) and necessary for improvement of the individual (schools, parks). o Bncourage continued but orderly growth in Otsego. Explanation: In order to establish a strong economic and social base for Otsego, growth is viewed as positive. A need exists to balance and diversify development and related opportunities. This growth and diversification, however, needs to be accomplished in an orderly, organized and coordinated fashion. 25 ►• � • • ca � • i �:i Goals 1. Recognize and preserve prime agricultural lands. 2. Protect all environmentally sensitive areas and unique physical features. 3. Ensure that urban development and farming operations are compatible with features of the natural environment and can be accommodated without destroying environmental features and natural amenities. 4. Develop controls that regulate agricultural operations and urban land use intensity which respect the capacity of the natural environmental features to support such activity. 5. Provide protection for soils, forested areas, floodplains, river areas, shoreland, wetlands, water tables, storm drainage systems, and natural habitats to insure against loss. 6. Maintain and where feasible, improve the natural and aesthetic quality of the City's water resources. � O Prevent noise and air pollution. 8. Establish solid waste management practices that will achieve environmentally safe disposal, conserve energy and material resources and minimize total costs. 9. To the extent that is economically feasible maximize the recovery of energy and materials from solid wastes. 10. Minimize the potential for environmental degradation from disposal -oriented solid waste practices. Policies i,l Areas where urban type development is to occur shall be �j delineated and non -farming activities s-hall not be allowed to encroach into agricultural areas. 2`�J Regulations shall be developed which manage growth and minimize the impacts of development upon prime agricultural lands. 3.� All activities in naturally areas shall conform to local, or environmentally sensitive county and state regulations. 26 4. Regulations shall be formulated and/or updated, and enforced S in a fair and consistent manner to ensure the proper protection of identified natural environmental resources within the community. 5. The use of concentrated and cluster development concepts �, shall be encouraged where protection of natural features is important to the community, and vital to development desirability. 6.c� New development and the expansion of existing activities shall be restricted and regulated where environmental damage may result. 7. Development on drainageways, wetlands, shoreland, `� floodplains and other natural features which perform important environmental functions in their natural state shall be restricted or prohibited. 8� Where appropriate, environmentally sensitive areas shall be acquired or publicly controlled. 9.� Soil suitability for building sites, as well as ground water tables shall be a basis for determining the kind of development to be permitted. G�..v._.Q w�- _ 6�-�------ Soil types associated with drainageways shall be protected and preserved in order to channel flowage, control erosion, �� and prevent flooding. 11. Development on slopes identified as potential problem areas � due to erosion or slippage characteristics shall be restricted or prohibited. Methods of controlling erosion or soil slippage shall be indicated on all development requests. 12. Programs designed to protect oak and elm trees through disease control measures and reforestation shall be pursued. 13. 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. - - 14. New development shall be responsible for adding trees and other such amenities to the landscape. 15. Natural drainage patterns shall be preserved wherever 1 feasible. 27 16. Development on or 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. 17. Water bodies and watercourses shall be classified and zoned for specific uses giving full consideration to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources regulations. 18. Programs shall be initiated, promoted and supported which are aimed at reducing water, air and noise pollution. 19. State and federal pollution regulations shall be incorporated into local policy when appropriate. 20. In areas of potential noise or air pollution, mitigating design approaches shall be utilized to reduce possible problems. _ 21. Prior to the location of any waste disposal facilities in the community by a non -local governmental jurisdiction, a complete environmental impact analysis shall be required. 22. 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 such activity can exist in harmony with the natural environment as well as existing and proposed uses. 23. Recycling programs which conserve natural resources shall be established and promoted. 24. The City shall encourage waste reduction/separation practices to improve solid waste management. 25. The City shall consider a proposed project's waste generation potential and methods of waste reduction and material/energy conservation. 26. Solid waste that may damage the environment shall be treated to make it harmless before land disposal. 27. Residential and commercial generators of solid waste shall be encouraged to act voluntarily to evaluate their use of energy and raw materials and to reduce consumption where technically and economically feasible. 28. 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 State standards so as to preserve and protect the outstanding scenic, recreational, natural, historical and scientific values of the river. A � ►It 1 Goals 1. Protect and preserve prime agricultural lands and the economic viability of farming operations. 2. A cohesive land use pattern which ensures compatibility and functional relationships among activities is to be formulated and implemented. 3. Prevent overcrowding and over -utilization of land use. 4. Ensure efficient utilization and conservation of land on both a community and subarea basis. 5. Land uses and environmental quality are to be maintained and where necessary, ungraded. 6. Land use and development is to be compatible with features of the natural environment and is to be accommodated without destroying environmental features and natural amenities. 7. Individual residential neighborhoods are to be maintained and protected, and where necessary, upgraded in character which includes elimination of nonconforming and incompatible uses. 8. To the extent possible, provide a variety of dwelling unit types and balanced housing stock to satisfy the needs, desires, and income levels of all people. 9. Property values are to be preserved and protected. 10. Land use allocations are to be balanced with economic market demands and service availability. 11. Permit growth on a phased basis, providing for a logical extension of urban growth and related community services. 12. Prevent over -intensification of land use development, that is, development which is not accompanied by a sufficient level of supportive services and facilities (utilities, parking, access, etc.). 13. Ensure that safe, convenient, attractive and accessible commercial development is available to Otsego's residents. 14. Maintain and promote balanced commercial development and activity which is viable and responsive to the needs of the community and surrounding market area and services Highway 101 travellers. 29 15. Create the opportunity for industrial development and uses within the community and segregate them into harmonious and compatible use types. 16. Establish and maintain an advantageous property tax situation and pursue a strengthened and sound tax base. 17. 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. 18. Restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to health, safety, or property in times of flood or which cause increases in flood heights or velocities. 19. Require that uses vulnerable to floods, including public facilities which service such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction. 20. Protect shorelands and river corridors and prevent development misuse. 21. Maintain the jurisdictional integrity of the community. Policies General 1. Boundary limits for urban expansion shall be clearly delineated and non -farming type uses shall be prohibited from encroaching into agricultural areas. 2. The spread of small scale, non -farm subdivisions in agricultural areas shall be prohibited. 3. Standards for hobby farms shall be established and locations in the community where they .are acceptable shall be defined. Such use shall be confined to these areas. 4. All development proposals shall be analyzed on an individual basis from a physical, economic and social standpoint to determine the most appropriate uses within the context of the community as a whole. 5. To the maximum extent possible, development policies and regulations shall be applied consistently and uniformly. 6. To the extent possible, the provision and maintenance -of a balanced variety of development types and areas to satisfy the needs, desires and income levels of all people shall be encouraged. An over -supply of one type or variety of development shall be avoided to the extent possible. 30 7. Land use development shall be related to and reflect transportation needs, desired development and community priorities. 8. Property values shall be protected through the harmonious relationship of land uses, streets and natural features and the maintenance of properties. 9. Compatible uses and activities shall be concentrated and clustered into functionally related sub -units of the community. 10. Transitions between distinctly differing types of land uses shall be accomplished in an orderly fashion which does not create a negative (economic, social or physical) impact on adjoining developments. 11. Incompatible land uses shall be properly regulated and related so that conflicts are minimized through the use of natural and man-made physical barriers (i.e., topography, drainageways, transportation routes, etc.), distances, screens, and/or proper physical orientation of lots and buildings. 12. Wherever possible, changes in types of land use shall occur either at center or rear, mid -block points so that similar uses front on the same street, or at borders of areas separated by major man-made or natural barriers. 13. Whenever possible, the impact of physical barriers shall be reduced to increase relationships between segregated areas and reinforce continuity and a sense of community. 14. Where practical, conflicting and non -complementary uses shall be eliminated through removal and relocation. 15. The removal of land from the tax rolls shall be considered only when it can be clearly demonstrated that such removal is in the public interest. 16. Land adjacent to the river corridors and shorelands shall be protected from over -intensification of use and development. 17. Once established, geographic land use designations and related zoning classifications shall be changed only when it can be demonstrated that such modifications are in the best interest of the community on a long range perspective and such changes will promote land use compatibility and pre- determined goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. 31 Immediate, short range market potential and demands for activities which are 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. 19. Where land use allocations are provided for long term market needs and absorption, interim uses shall be considered for such properties provided that such activities can exist in harmony with existing and proposed uses and that such uses will not serve as obstructions to planned activities and development. 20. Otsego's plans for future growth and expansion shall be coordinated with neighboring communities. 21. The character of individual neighborhoods shall be reinforced, maintained and upgraded. _ 22. A creative approach (as opposed to "traditional" subdivision design) to the use of land and related development is to be �couraged. 23. Adequate lot sizes and soundly constructed buildings of sufficient size shall be required. 24. Standards for development quality shall be established for all land uses to insure an enhancement of community character. All such standards shall be strictly adhered to and enforced. 25. 26. Land use development shall be planned so as not to isolate or create land -locked parcels. All development shall be accessed by public streets. 27. Programs and incentives for continuing privately initiated property maintenance, improvements for energy conservation, and redevelopment of questionable land use shall be created and implemented. 28. Development on both a community -wide and project basis which facilitates energy resource conservation, yet maintains compatibility and relationships of uses is to be planned and encouraged. 29. Renewal, replacement and redevelopment of substandard and grossly incompatible development shall be accomplished through public action and private means. 30. An aesthetically pleasing outdoor storage shall guide community . environment free from excessive the physical development of the 32 31. The attractiveness of the community shall be enhanced through a continuing program of civic beautification, tree planting, maintenance of homes and streets, and other measures which will promote an aesthetically pleasing environment. 32. The community shall be planned and developed on a unit (neighborhood) basis as determined by physical barriers and/or homogeneous land use characteristics and urban/rural development area boundaries. 33. Otsego shall cooperate with other units of government such as the County, School District, State and Federal governments to coordinate the provision of facilities and insure all. necessary services are readily available. 34. Proper growth and development control shall be accomplished by means of properly administered Zoning, Subdivision and building/property maintenance Ordinances and follow-up inspection and enforcement. 35. Detachment of property from Otsego shall be strongly opposed �� unless it can be demonstrated that the property is an integral part of a unified development involving a common owner or developer which overlaps jurisdictions, that the property and proposed use cannot be accommodated by the City, that the annexing jurisdiction is in need of developable space, and/or the annexing jurisdiction can and will provide urban service. 36. Prior to any properties being detached from the community, assurances shall be obtained that will guarantee the�� _ proposed use and development of such properties .will be in harmony with lands remaining in the City and will not necessitate further properties being detached from the City. Agricultural 1. /1 ��'� 2 . 3. 4_ The preservation of agricultural uses and operating farms shall be given a primary priority in all community planning and development decisions. Any possible division of land in agricultural areas shall be prohibited if such action will infringe upon or threaten the maintenance of farming. Agricultural land use shall observe conservation practices which prevent erosion and preserve natural resources. The keeping of farn animals shall designated areas of the community 33 be confined to the rural or farming operations. ,� � . ,' �� 0 7' � c 5�`- 5. Hobby farms shall be allowed at property divisions sizes which will not create service problems or pollution concerns nor infringe upon prime agricultural lands or urbanizing areas. 6. The subdivision of farmsteads and small parcels for farm family housing uses shall be strictly regulated so as not to create future problems. 7. Unless there is a threat to public health or safety, agricultural activities shall not be limited or curtailed due to impacts upon non-agricultural uses which have or are proposing to encroach into rural areas. Residential-IIrban 1. Residential development especially within the Long Range Urban Service Area of the City needs to be aware -of impacts resulting from agricultural uses which exist and will continue to operate in such locations. Unless public health or some other such issues are found to exist, agricultural activities will not be curtailed .due to negative impacts upon residential development. 2. Residential neighborhoods shall be protected from encroachment or intrusion of incompatible use types and by adequate buffering and separation from other residential as well as non-residential use categories. 3. The housing needs of the entire community shall be addressed and responded to. 4. The emergence of a polarizing age distribution is to be prevented by continuing to attract young persons to the community through provision of housing styles which reflect related lifestyles and economic construction costs. 5. Adequate living space and fully utilized housing are to be "� encouraged and promoted through the provision of a range of choices among housing types and options. 6. To the extent possible, a variety of housing types, styles, and choices is to be created and maintained. 7. An over -balanced supply of one type of housing or level of housing cost shall be avoided. 8. The development and preservation of owner -type housing for low and moderate income households shall be encouraged. 9. Housing for low and moderate income families and individuals shall avoid being concentrated within a single project or area. 10. Housing styles and development techniques which conserve land and increase efficiency are to be encouraged. 11. Density shall be given equal consideration to lot size in planning for the community and in the review of development requests. 12. To the degree possible, integration of housing types or styles within a development shall be allowed when applicable as long as the total number of units conform to the prescribed density for the total development. 13. Housing which contributes to the community's tax base shall be pursued. Developments which will not contribute to a progressive revenue/service cost ratio shall be avoided. 14. Lot sizes in the community shall take into account the cost of land and service improvements, and provisions for possible future subdivision shall be required. 15. All new housing shall adhere to the highest community design, planning and construction standards. 16. Design and planning innovations shall be encouraged in housing units. 17. Innovation in subdivision design and housing development shall be encouraged through the use of devices such as the cluster and planned unit development concepts. 18. Residential development shall be restricted or prohibited on floodplains, shoreland, wetlands, and other natural features that perform important protection functions in their natural state. 19. Residential development shall be protected from and located away f rom sources of adverse environmental impacts, including noise, air and visual pollution. 20. Substandard housing units shall be rehabilitated whenever possible. 21. As a last resort, substandard housing shall be removed when it is judged not economically feasible to -correct deficiencies. 22. Home occupations and commercial/industrial uses shall be minimized within residential neighborhoods and such non- residential activities, if they exist, are not to be evident. 23. Programs for housing structural condition maintenance shall be pursued. 35 24. Within urban residential areas, outside storage is to be minimized and in those instances when it is acceptable, it shall be conducted in an orderly, confined and limited fashion. 25. Accessory buildings within urban areas shall be of a compatible design and size to maintain a residential neighborhood character. Such buildings shall be limited to residential use related activities. 26. Violations of property maintenance which infringe upon residential neighborhood quality, pose public health and safety problems and threaten neighboring property values shall be aggressively eliminated. Com�tercial 1. Commercial land areas adequate to meet expected long range development needs shall be designated and a phasing program for utilization shall be defined. 2. Commercial development shall be located in areas of high accessibility. 3. Commercial and service centers shall be developed as cohesive, highly interrelated and coordinated units with adequate off-street parking and appropriate regulated points of access. �4. Spot or premature commercial development shall be prohibited. 5. All service and commercial uses shall be adequately screened or buffered from any adjacent residential development. 6. Spot or uncoordinated linear commercial development shall be discouraged in favor of a unified development pattern. 7. Development- of -any _scattered open parcels along existing roads and highways shall be accomplished in a fashion which helps to establish more functional development patterns (for example, utilizing shared access and parking, etc.). 8. Predetermined development standards shall be established to ensure the quality of development desired by the community. 9. A commercial/industrial maintenance code shall be enacted and enforced to help ensure that commercial and industrial development maintains community character on an on -going basis. 10. Safe and convenient pedestrian movement shall be accomplished within service and commercial districts. 36 11. When possible or when opportunities arise, major street access to service and commercial districts shall be at the periphery of the districts. 12. Commercial development shall be limited at street intersections. Development of one quadrant does not indicate or dictate commercial use of the remaining quadrants. 13. Efforts to achieve existing commercial upgrading shall be encouraged and promoted. 14. Outdoor storage and environmental quality maintenance shall be strictly regulated and enforced. 15. Signing of commercial service properties shall facilitate identification and business promotion but_ shall be restricted to prevent over -intensification. Industrial 1. Areas for industrial uses shall be designated for the community. Such areas shall provide for phasing of development as demand increases. Distinct areas for varying types of industrial activities shall be defined. 2. Industrial uses and activities shall be strictly limited to areas. which are so designated. Such areas shall be in locations with high accessibility. 3. Existing industrial type activities within residential areas of the community shall be encouraged to relocate to appropriate use type areas. 4. Standards- governing industrial development quality shall be established and enforced. 5. Outside storage of equipment and materials shall be screened and landscaped to eliminate negative visual impact. 6. Industrial development is to have convenient access and shall be located near major streets and highways: -Direct, uncoordinated access to such facilities shall, however, be prohibited. 7. Signing within industrial areas shall facilitate ready business identification. Said signing shall be limited and not include advertising. 8. Industrial and commercial development shall be strongly encouraged to create new job opportunities and expand the local tax base. 37 TRANSPORTATION Goals 1. 2. 3. Approach transportation in a comprehensive manner, attention to all modes and related facilities. Provide for safe and convenient movement by all modes. Define street system routings and connections undeveloped urban areas of the community. giving in the 4. Establish and develop a street system and necessary traffic control devices for the efficient movement of people and goods. 5. Establish and develop a street system which is sensitive to homogeneous neighborhoods and activity areas. 6. Establish and develop a street and traffic control system which conforms with existing laws, optimize service provided to Otsego residents and minimizes adverse impacts. 7. Install necessary traffic control devices to provide for the safety and well being of users and neighbors of street systems in Otsego. 8. Provide sufficient off-street parking to meet the demands of all types of land uses. 9. Support the development of public transit, para-transit systems, car pooling and other such measures which will minimize the need for individual automobile travel. 10. Ensure the provision of pedestrian and bicycle facilities which are consistent with the safe and convenient circulation needs of the pedestrian and the bicyclist. 11. Develop a system of priorities for improving the various elements of the .transportation system. 12. Upgrade existing substandard streets and roads. Policies General 1. All modes of transportation and related facilities should be treated as one system to be coordinated and related on a comprehensive basis. 2. 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 use, programs shall be established to eliminate this incompatibility. 3. Transportation facilities shall be designed to conserve natural resources and minimize the total need for on -going public investment. 4. A Capital Improvement Program shall be prepared and annually updated for transportation facilities. 5. Transportation planning and implementation shall be coordinated with neighboring and affected jurisdictions. 6. The transportation system shall focus on activity centers within the community and in neighboring communities. 7. The mobility needs of all persons shall be considered in the planning and development of the transportation system. 8. Early and continuing citizen involvement shall be provided in transportation planning and implementation projects. 9. The highway system shall complement and facilitate local movements provided by local streets, bicycle trails and pedestrian facilities. A line of communication shall be maintained with County and State highway officials in order to ensure that planned improvements are consistent with the goals and objectives of the community. Streets 1. The functional classification systems contained below shall be followed in the planning and design of the Otsego street/ road system. FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF STREETS Class Function Principal Service to major centers Arterial of activity, provides continuity to rural arterial system Minor Service of an intra- Arterial community nature, urban concentrations to rural collector roads Collector Local collection and Street distribution between collector streets and arterials, land access to minor generators Local Streets SOURCE: Service to abutting land Provide Access To Principal arterials Minor arterials Principal arterials Collector streets Land _ Land Minor arterials Local streets Land Higher systems elements Minnesota Department of Transportation 2. Vehicular access onto all types of arterials shall be minimized and limited ensuring adequate distance between intersections and utilization of appropriate traffic control methods and devices. 3. Wherever possible, access to property shall be prohibited from major streets. Detached frontage roads are to provide property access for properties "fronting" such streets and roads. 4. Where feasible and practical, parking on arterial streets shall be prohibited. 5. Any on -street parking which conflicts with moving traffic or creates hazards shall be prevented and eliminated. 6. All street system facilities shall be planned, designed and developed according to the highest standards, giving due consideration to both land use and overall transportation goals and policies. :� 7. .All residential streets shall be categorized per function and those serving as low volume carriers shall be designed to prevent penetration by through traffic and properly direct traffic to collector or arterial streets. 8. Street improvement shall be related to area land development in order to avoid interrupted or inadequate access. 9. Proper visibility, design and control of all intersections shall be required to promote safety. 10. A phased program to improve hazardous and poorly designed intersections and access points shall be established so as to increase the safety to both motorized and non -motorized traffic. 11. Street safety shall be through the appropriate use of street lighting and sign controls. - 12. A uniform system and policy regarding public signing shall be developed which eliminates unnecessary signs and replaces outdated, inappropriate and confusing public signs. 13. Private signing shall be related to the overall system of street function and control and shall be minimized to the extent possible in order to maintain safe traffic movement. 14. Standards and controls for business and advertising signing and lighting shall be established and enforced in order to prevent driver distraction and potential hazards. 15. Proper signing and visibility shall be required at grade railroad crossings. 16. The amount of land devoted to streets and the number of street miles within the community shall be minimized to the extent possible. 17. Where feasible and practical, provisions for other transportation modes, i.e., bicycles, snowmobiles, park and ride, etc., shall be included in street and highway improvement plans. 18. The existing primary access points (County Roads 39,-42, and 37) to Highway 101 are viewed as vital to the community and are to be maintained in the future. Parking 1. Any new development or expansion of existing development shall include adequate off-street parking. Parking requirements imposed shall be constantly reviewed and studied to ensure supply is reflective of demand. 41 2. Parking facilities shall be developed so as to conserve land, promote joint use and minimize conflicts with vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic. 3. Parking lot access to public streets shall be limited to the functional minimum. 4. Parking shall be designed in functional clusters avoiding irregular and inefficient lots. 5. Park and ride facilities shall be pursued in the upgrade of Highway 101. Pedestrian/Bicycle 1. Pedestrians and bicyclists shall be afforded rights -of -way separated from motorized traffic, at a minimum along arterial and higher classified streets. When physically and/or economically feasible and in compliance with State law, pedestrian and bicycle traffic shall be separated. 2. Adeq�'[i,a�"Iighting and out all urbanized araac of �.� iture shall be provided trian movement. 3`—pedestrian street crossings on heavily travelled streets shall be clearly marked and lighted. 4. Priority shall be given to the establishment of pedestrian and bicycle facilities in areas in and surrounding churches, parks, isolated neighborhoods, and commercial development. 5. Streets designated as major arterials shall be designed to prevent unregulated pedestrian and bicycle crossings and protect pedestrian and bicycle movement paralleling traffic. 6. When financially feasible, facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists shall be provided in conjunction with street improvement projects. 7. When possible, bicyclists shall be provided a right-of-way separated from both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. 8. New development shall be encouraged to respect the pedestrian/bicycle system and where possible to contribute to the rights -of -way and development costs. 42 Mass Transit 1. There shall be cooperation with other governmental jurisdictions in efforts to create markets and introduce transit or Para -transit service on the local scale. 2. Where economically feasible, transit and para-transit services and facilities are to be promoted to meet the basic transportation needs of persons who cannot use automobile transportation. 43 COMM[TNITY FACILITIES Goals 1. To the extent possible, establish and implement physical features which will help create a sense of community identity and recognition. 2. Ensure the provision and maintenance of facilities and services necessary to meet the needs and interests of the community. 3. Plan and provide public facilities and services in a coordinated and economic manner on a basis that is consistent with the nature of development and possible pending problems within the community. 4. Minimize costs and undue further investment for public facilities and services by encouraging full utilization of existing and available service system elements. 5. Ensure .adequate distribution and provide for safe, easy access to all facilities and services within the community. 6. Coordinate facilities and services on a joint use basis between governmental units. 7. Public systems, such as storm drainage, and possible future water supply and sanitary sewer along with their private extensions, as well as parks, community centers and the like, should be designed in a comprehensive manner to utilize fully the natural environmental conditions minimizing development cost. 8. Minimize the impact of non -local facilities which cross or are located in the community. Policies Public/Semi-Public IItilities 1. The need for and the construction and installation of a public sanitary sewer system shall be avoided to the extent possible and for as long as possible. 2. Due to possible ground water contamination threats, the potential for public and/or semi-public sewer shall be evaluated for the urban development areas of .the community. 3. In conjunction with public sewer analysis, consideration of a public water system shall be undertaken. 4. Anticipated and to the extent possible, controlled demand for urban services shall be planned and to the extent possible, regulated to facilitate possible future orderly, fiscally responsible extension of service systems. 5. Urban and rural service areas shall be clearly designated with appropriate density and use controls, to facilitate staged and substantially utilized service systems. 6. 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. 7. A program and regulations assuring that all public as well as private sewer and water utility systems are constantly monitored and maintained to assure a safe and high quality standard of service on an ongoing basis- shall be established. 8. The impact of required utility facilities and services shall be minimized on surrounding uses. 9. Underground installation of all new utility services shall be required and when economically feasible, the conversion of existing overhead systems to underground is to be encouraged and promoted. 10. Coordination among all utility improvement programs shall be required. 11. Runoff shall be managed to protect the groundwater recharge areas. 12. Soil types associated with drainageways shall be protected and preserved in order to channel flowage, and control erosion. 13. Natural drainage shall be preserved to the extent possible in order to minimize storm sewer costs. 14. A drainage plan that utilizes intermediate ponding areas and provides procedures for the acquisition or dedication of areas so designated shall be formulated and established. 15. A Capital Improvement Program for all public facilities shall be prepared and annually updated. 16. Any non -local utility lines and essential service facilities which are located in or which are routed through and bisect the community shall be located in such a fashion as to minimize impact upon existing as well as future. development. 45 Governmental Buildings, Facilities and Services 1. Cooperation and coordination between governmental units shall be promoted and encouraged in the provision of public facilities and services. 2. The full utilization of investments in public facilities and services shall be achieved prior to making new public investments. 3. Public facilities and services shall be located and centralized so as to offer ease of access and minimal response time. The facilities shall be readily accessible to both the existing and planned street system. These facilities shall also be designed to enhance community identity and recognition. 4. All public facilities shall be developed, improved and maintained according to the highest adopted standards of design and performance to serve as examples for private development. Public facilities shall present a positive aesthetic_ expression and strive to create a source of community pride. 5. Design and maintain all public buildings to be resistant to personal and property crime opportunity while maximizing public and City usability. 6. Those areas, places, buildings, structures and other features having significant architectural, historical, community or aesthetic interests and values shall be preserved to the extent possible. 7. All public facilities shall be located where the proposed use is compatible with the existing and proposed land use of the area. 8. Public facilities shall be developed upon sites which offer ample land area for any necessary expansion. 9. Potential public facility sites shall be evaluated for their compatibility to the City's sanitary sewer plan. 10. The displacement and relocation of residents resulting from the development service facility shall be discouraged. Parks and Open Space 1. The needs and possible opportunities for a local park and recreation system shall be evaluated and a program for long range development shall be implemented. 2. Otsego shall work cooperatively with the County and State governments on the provisions of park, recreation and trail facilities. 3. Park and recreational facilities shall be utilized to promote community identity and recognition. 4. Recreation open space improvements in accordance with a Capital Improvement Program shall be programmed and updated on an annual basis_ •� �� • • Goals 1. Ensure that all development and/or redevelopment that occurs in the community is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, however, amend the Comprehensive Plan and related ordinances as necessary to reflect changing community needs and priorities. 2. Pursue means and measures to provide more local control and a direct response to development proposals and on -going community needs and problems. 3. To the extent possible, allocate administrative and improvement costs to those generating the demand or utilizing the service. Policies 1. The Otsego Comprehensive Plan shall be evaluated on an annual basis. The plan shall be expanded and updated when such action is approved by the City. 2. Codes addressing zoning, subdivision, building, and building/ property maintenance shall be locally established and enforced. 3. A program for the transition of local responsibility of duties from the County to the community shall be formulated and implemented in cooperation with Wright County.= - 4. An application, fee, and processing procedure and system shall be established which assigns financial cost of any and all related project consideration to the applicant. 5. An impact fee system covering all possible concerns shall be established and required of new development projects. 47 6. Special assessments and/or special taxing districts shall be concepts utilized in assigning costs for public improvements to benefitting parties. 7. 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. 8. The community's financial position and debt service shall be annually reviewed and analyzed to ensure proper fiscal programming and management. 9. 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. 10. Constant legislative changes and new requirements in ordinance and community control responsibilities shall be monitored, notably. in the area of environmental protection and development management authority. 11. A Capital Improvement Program shall be prepared and annually updated for the management, programming and budgeting of capital needs. 12. All development proposals shall be adequately considered to determine all economic, physical, social and service demand implications and sufficient time shall be provided for thorough analysis and decision -making. 13. All analysis and basis for decision -making on development proposals shall be thoroughly substantiated and documented. 14. Communication and continued coordination is to be maintained and promoted between the City and neighboring and related governmental jurisdictions. 15. The general citizenry shall be kept informed of and involved in planning and development programs of the community. �• �J�c�tltlt!'i� ��'c$�cS r physical economic social land transpor- community popu- property market use Cation facilities lation values potentials � •: ... � •� planning and development policies plan bjn 50 INTRODUCTION The basic intent of a comprehensive planning- process is to provide a well founded and coordinated decision -making framework to guide both public and private development and community improvement and change. In this regard, this chapter of the Comprehensive Plan presents the Development Framework for the City of Otsego. The plan is based upon community problems, issues and desired end results which were identified as part of the Planning Tactics and Planning Inventory phases of the process. The Development Framework, which is the third phase of the comprehensive planning process, is the basic, general plan for the community. It establishes the general parameters and overall goals which are to be achieved. It further defines and establishes direction for the basic elements which comprise and influence the community. In the case of Otsego, these elements are natural environment, land use, transportation, and community facilities. It is the function of subsequent planning process elements and phases to provide detailed guidance and the programming of implementation and actions for community improvement. Detailed facility plans should next be developed regarding public services, including transportation, storm drainage, parks and open space, and potential public sewer and water service. Development regulations and improvements programming are based upon the Development Framework and the detailed facilities plan. Once the precedent elements of the comprehensive planning process have been completed, ordinances and programs must be formulated as a means to bring about the plans and desired results which have been established. -The basic Concept Plan, upon which the Development Framework and individual area plans rest, represent general planning concepts for the community. Categorical plans are then presented for natural environment, land use, transportation, and community facilities. These sections are arranged in a format which provides guidelines for how specific policies presented within the Policy Plan may be applied. The final section presents more detailed recommendations by neighborhood or planning distr-ict. In total, the Development Framework provides the basic and fundamental management tool for guiding change and improvement within the community. Directives and means for specific assignments and accomplishments are determined. Additionally, the ground work and parameters are established for detailed facilities planning, as well as control mechanisms. 51 CONC$PT PLAN INI'RODIICTION The elements of a comprehensive community plan: natural environment, land use, transportation and community facilities, develop from a concept. To ensure the viability of this concept, it must be derived from the established goals of the Community as well as the primary functions) of the Community. The Concept Plan for Otsego revolves around four basic principles - 1) The preservation of agricultural lands and the prohibition of premature and unwarranted intrusions into such areas; 2) The neighborhood is to serve as the basic foundation of the community; 3) A community focal point is established to unify individual neighborhoods and reinforce the concept of community; and 4) Continued growth is encouraged but is to be managed in an orderly manner which allows the coordinated coexistence of urban and rural uses. - The basic elements of Otsego's concept planning may be characterized as follows_ In order to enhance or reinforce the sense of community identity within the City, it is essential that a sense of continuity and focus is established. Since the basic character of Otsego 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 quality standard of living. A first step in creating desirable residential development is the establishment of a desirable development format. Residential development formats range from strict grid -type platting to curvilinear and cul-de- sac street patterns. As stated in the Policy Plan, curvilinear, cluster -type formats are preferred, as they tend to discourage through traffic and thereby increase privacy and safety within neighborhoods. This attention to traffic consideration is coupled with a fundamental consideration for natural and man-made barriers which tend to help delineate and organize neighborhoods. Finally, the overall neighborhood orientation is set in terms of amenities and services which function as a focus for neighborhood activity. Park land and open space are primary within this group, contributing substantially to the creation of a desirable residential environment within the community. In that the community's neighborhoods have developed as units, maintenance and enhancement of the desirability and attractiveness of these neighborhoods will be essential in the 55 future. In this regard, the development of remaining open land should be done in a manner which respects the integrity of existing neighborhoods as new neighborhoods and other land use areas are created. The development framework emphasizes neighborhood planning with the use of planning districts that focus on smaller neighborhood areas. Within the concept of developing the entire community, it is important that individual districts not only have an internal continuity, but also that they relate to one another. In order to relate neighborhood districts on a community scale, it is recommended that community focal points be developed. For the most part, these focal points already exist to some extent. The neighborhood commercial areas and City Hall provide a commercial/ service type focus while the County Park serves as a recreational focal point. Planning for the community should recognize and attempt to enhance its activity centers. The commercial center of 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 use relationships. Within residential districts, it is proposed that neighborhood parks, ranging in size depending on the circumstance, serve as the focus or unifying element. In terms of overall circulation within each neighborhood district, it is essential that major traffic flow borders and does not penetrate the district. This is necessary from the standpoint of increasing the safety to pedestrians and bicyclists as well as maintaining the environmental quality of the neighborhood. In their simplest sense, community focal areas should represent and reflect the vitality and stability of the entire City. The intensity of land uses should decrease as one moves away from an activity center. This concept may be referenced specifically to the segment of Highway 101 which lies within the City, as its high traffic .volumes and visibility make or will make it a significant activity generator. With this in mind, it is important that a land use transition take place between the higher intensity .highway commercial uses and lower intensity residential uses which flank the highway. As a means of maintaining the integrity of the residential neighborhoods, p roviding 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. 56 Neighborhood J Medium Density Residential - Neighborhood Commercial Minor Arterial `o ,� m 0 U Single Family Residential Low Density Single Family Residential Along majoz streets and adjacent commercial uses, encourage a gradation of use intensities to buffer and protect the lower intensity uses. Development Concepts Provide a transition to curvilinear street patterns to respect natural features PREPARED BY: �orthwest associated (consultants, Inc. .,,,,., Integration of Land Uses >::>:: Medium Density Housing i:::::; .�:�. t::•:::: :•r.: Development Concepts Sensitive Areas Drainageway Trail -link Neighborhood Park Along sensitive environment areas, utilize large lot platting and aL-tempt to integrate park and trail facilities to provide best utilization of land. PREPARED BY: �orthwest Associated (�,onsultants, Inc. to 1 I_ _ _ _ - - --- -- --- - Neighborhood Focus Cluster Development Possible Trails, Cluster housing J Orient housing toward parks and open spaces Natural protected area PREPARED BY: Development Concepts �orthwest associated Consultants, Inc. �.,,�,.. A design concept which may enhance the land use transition ideal is that of residential clustering. This concept recognizes overall density rather than lot size and can be applied, in some fashion, to any zoning district. The primary advantage of the concept, and the reason it is so suitable for Otsego, is that it encourages preservation of natural features such as wooded areas and wetlands, while still allowing efficient and economically advantageous use of land. A variety of benefits are associated with environmental protection in Otsego. Careful and 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. - Otsego, through Wright County, has already adopted effective zoning standards which control such factors as shoreland and floodplain development, as well as development upon commercial agricultural land. The purpose of the entire Zoning Ordinance, as established, is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the community. Through current land use planning efforts, Otsego now wishes to establish standards which will ensure that urban development and farming operations coexist as compatible uses. It is the intent of these efforts to entail a high level of environmental quality within the City and minimize potential _impacts thereto. FIINCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF ROADWAYS Functional classification refers to the function each roadway should perform before determining street widths, speed limits, intersection controls or other design features. Functional classifications will be used in Otsego's road network as a comprehensive planning tool used to determine the number of access points which should be permitted on major roads, and the design and relationship of local roads to other County and State highway systems. The map on the following page illustrates the general concept of the system. Right-of-way widths for arterial streets should range from 80-100 feet, while collector street right-of-way widths should range from 66-80 feet. The width needed for a specific roadway would be dependent upon projected traffic volumes, street configuration and right-of-way acquisition. Direct lot access to collector and arterial .streets should 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 travelling at posted speeds -along collector and arterial streets. o� Neighborhood Focus Orient housing toward parks and .open spaces Cluster Development C Possible Traiis.\ :.,., _ __-------- -- - - I- Development Concepts Natural protected area - - -----� PREPARED BY: �orthwest Associated Consultants, Inc. rn N Service Characteristics Accessibility Focus Level of Mobility Principal Arterial Entire Seven -County area Provides high level of mobility within Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) and to major out - state cities FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEiA FOR STREETS AND HIGHWAYS Intermediate Arterial Minor Arterial Major Collector Minor Collector Local Within and between Within subregions Within subregions Within neighbor- Within neighbor - several adjacent and between hoods and other hoods and other subregions subregions homogeneous homogeneous land use areas land use areas (parks, Indus- .(parks, indus- trial, etc.) trial, etc.) Provides high level of Provides sub- Mobility balanced Mobility Mobility not mobility between regional mobility with land access balanced with considered subregions land access Access Access only in inter- Access to minor arterials Emphasis on Direct land access Direct land Direct land access mediate and selected and major traffic collectors and with emphasis access with minor arterials generators major traffic on access at emphasis on generators local streets access at local ._ streets Service Performed Line haul function Line haul function for Line haul -function Primarily serves Serves collector Almost exclusively for all trips served most trips served for subregional collector and and distribu- collection and travel - some distribution tion function distribution collection and function for for major distribution arterial grid collector and arterial grid Deployment Characteristics Geographic Coverage Deployed over entire Deployed over several Deployed over sub- Deployed inside Deployed within Deployed within Metropolitan Urban subregions as a function regional area subregions neighborhoods neighborhoods Service Area (MUSA) of principal and minor and other and other arterials spacing and homogenous homogenous services performed land use areas land use areas Areas Linked Connects all sub- Connects subregions Connects adjacent Connects neigh- Connects neigh- Connects blocks regions with one subregions and borhoods within borhoods within within neighbor- another•and with activity centers and between and between hoods and specific Metro Centers. within subregions subregions subregions activities within Connect ion to homogeneous land outstate use areas Spacing Between 3-6 miles depending 1-3 miles depending on 0.5-2.0 miles 0.25-1.0 miles 0.25-I.0 miles 1 block Roadway on trip density, spacing of principal and transit, minor minor arterials, transit, arterial spacing trip density and location and location of of existing facilities ' facilities _ Principal Arterial Intermediate Arterial Minor Arterial Maior Collector Minor Collector Local Locations In natural conxnunity separations defining developments and not separating it Route Continuity System Characteristics System Linkages Intersection Characteristics Parking Large Trucks rn w Management Tools Continuous over entire MUSA Other principal arterials, inter- mediate arterials and minor arterials Grade separated with limited high capacity signalized inter- sections Unrestricted Ramp metering, traffic signal, no land access, preferential treatment for transit Typical Physical Characteristics System Mileage 3% - 5% Percent of Travel 30% - 50% Vehicles Carried Per Day 20,000 to 100,000 Posted Speed Limit 40 - 55 Right -of -Way 150 - 300' Transit Priority Priority to multi - person vehicles with provision for transit on all routes In natural community separations defining development and not separating it Continuous between subregions and between principal arterials Principal arterials, other intermediate arterials, and minor arterials and collectors Nigh capacity signalized intersections with limited grade separation None Unrestricted Ramp metering, traffic signal timing, staging of reconstruction, land access spacing 2% - 5% 10% - 30% 10,000 to 50,000 35 - 55 80 - 120' Priority to multi -person vehicles with provisions for transit on all routes SOURCE: Metropolitan Council/Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. On edges of develop- On edges or within On edges or ment and neighbor- neighborhoods within neighbor- hoods hoods Continuous between Discontinuous Discontinuous two individual subregions, within subregions and across facilities Within neighbor- hoods and other homogeneous land use areas Discontinuous Principal arterials, Minor arterials, Collectors, other Collectors, other intermediate other collectors, local streets local streets arterials, other local streets minor arterials and collectors Traffic signals 4-way stops and As required As required with limited some traffic cross street stops signals. Local street stops Restricted - none Restricted as Restricted as Unrestricted in peak hour necessary necessary Unrestricted Restricted as Restricted as Restricted necessary necessary Traffic signal Continuity, Continuity, Stop signs, timing, land number of lanes, number of lanes, cul-de-sacs, access spacing, traffic signal traffic signal diverters preferential timing, and timing, and treatment for land access land access transit 5% - 15% 10% - 15% 10% - 15% 65% - 75% 25% - 45% 5% - 15% 5% - 15% 10% - 20% 7,500 to 30>000 1,000 to 15,000 1,000 to 5,000 maximum 1,000 35 - 45 30 - 35 30 - 35 maximum 25 80 - 120' 80 - 100' 66 - 80' 60 - 70' Subregional transit As required As required Generally dis- provisions on all couraged routes (shelters depending on and pull outs) � vehicle size E 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. Such 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. �� -•. � .• The generalized Concept Plan, graphically depicted on the following page, looks at the City as a part of a larger metropolitan region and illustrates the key features of the development framework: a gradual, orderly and managed growth pattern, the establishment of an identifiable community identity, and the anticipated thrust of development along the Highway 101 corridor. The concept of growth staging presents the primary strategy for guiding and managing ultimate growth in Otsego. While it has been argued in the past -that such a concept arbitrarily constrains development and adversely impacts upon general development economics, it can be clearly shown that haphazard and premature development can and often does result in severe economic consequences for communities. The basic philosophy underlying the proposed concept of growth management is one of p reservation related to prime agricultural lands and the neighborhood system. Residents of Otsego have invested greatly in the establishment and maintenance of the present community structure in which these established elements represent the basic foundation of the community. Accordingly, it is the intent and purpose of this concept to provide an ongoing framework of which growth is afforded optimum flexibility, yet managed to the extent that Otsego can continue to enjoy the rewards of its country -type atmosphere. As a result of the City's desire to retain prime agricultural land, it is important to make a clear distinction between preferred urban and rural areas. It must be recognized that the separation of rural and non -rural uses is considered a crucial element in the successful operation of each use. By isolating urban uses from urban development areas, each use is allowed to function as intended and removes potential nuisance concerns. By defining and delineating desired urban and rural areas, future development may be guided in a manner which does not open new urbanized areas within areas designated for a continuation of rural use. 3� As shown on the Urban/Rural Service Concept map, the City of Otsego has been subdivided into "urban" and "rural" service areas. Such designations are intended to define preferred areas of the City where urban services (i.e., urban development densities, snow plowing, neighborhood parks, etc.) and the continuation of agricultural uses may occur. The delineation of the depicted 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 Urban Service Area, as identified, has been subdivided into an "immediate" service area and a "long range" urban service area. It must be realized that the term "immediate", as referenced, is intended to mean "next in order or line", rather than exude a connotation of a short time frame. The immediate urban service area depicts the area where typical urban densities should concentrate and its geographic delineation- is based primarily on an ability, at some future point, to accommodate public sanitary sewer service. The immediate urban service area is, however, also intended to imply where urban type improvements and standards will be focused. These include. parks, "urban" section streets, etc. �� _---,\ /" . _ --..: 5 sznd sT W as� sT a -:�� sr � 27 a e a .......... l � w ' •�� a Y GDt•� ST i,t �` Y ►�? BOIh ST w 26 Y 701h 5T Generalized Concept Plan y ®tse ��` �� hip:Tn (•+tom ; - .,\ 1 ', �• .. •. � Y:\•. � �"-"�--- /•'' >• .l ;.•. .; 97tfi:�•f . :} A• . [�.vl. 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'•3�• '•70V'i. �T ••••' •�'• •• Z • W ..:' t� 671h ST Or 671h � .P .`J_ '•.3¢'. 4'. 35 �--.30—''; 31 32 8� 33 0 34 � � 35 651h ST ��' --- •✓,•651h •5T• •� � /�-,� \'`�� i�� Y � 36 ••,� r'oZnd �T C'�`Y rr �, g � �'�� G ` 2 � a 62nd ST a RICE Ol 62nd ST s# _JSz-='�• � l:A f li.�`l ��O � � v �., :�•l.r�•� � l• 60th ST � �� 't � _ � 3 ___— __ _'�c'�i9r 6Cth ��- cL�r� 3f � n 6D1.� Si � N ., Immediate Urban Service Area • ','��.'� Long Range Urban Service Area � �I � � a ' Urban/RUraI ' PREPARED BY: .Rural Service Area Service Concept �ortnwest �•• o . Specific Immediate Urban Service Area L3oundary SSOCiated to be determined by Engineering Study AG`Ot1SUltatlts, �nC. INTRODIICTION Natural environmental areas are of prime importance to the Community. Besides serving as aesthetic amenities which enhance the total quality of life in the area, tY'iey perform important ecological roles. Natural areas often act as buffers or barriers in determining the extent and direction of development and growth. Therefore, it is necessary that special consideration be given to these areas in formulating Otsego's Comprehensive Plan. Environmentally sensitive areas include those characterized by steep slopes or soil limitations, forested areas, wetland and especially the Mississippi River shorelands and flood plains specifically. The City has expressed particular concern in regard to ground water pollution, the preservation of prime agricultural lands, and storm water drainage. ••• •.•• The overall topography of Otsego is generally level with the exception of the City's southeastern and northeastern "corner" which exhibit some gently rolling hills. Although fairly limited, the City does contain areas which exhibit slopes of greater than 12 percent, the benchmark figure which identifies possible detriments to development. As a means of minimizing the environmental impact of development requests, the City should include an evaluation of slopes on subject properties. Factors to be considered are: 1) percentage of grade and 2) surficial soil type_ Generally, slopes exceeding 12 percent should be examined for any potential environmental impact which might occur as a result of the proposed development. However, depending on the soil types involved, lesser slopes may also require attention. Any development on land containing slopes in excess of 12 percent grade should be required to supply soil tests for review by the City Engineer. Methods of maintaining these erodible slopes should be indicated on the development proposal and should also be subject to review and approval. SOILS As mentioned in the Policy Plan, a major environmental issue - confronting the City is the desire to preserve -prime agricultural land. By identifying the prime agricultural soils within the City, steps may be taken toward their preservation. While the City may encourage urban development upon those lands judged less suitable for agricultural production, development requests which would consume prime agricultural land should be discouraged. In the same light, development requests which lie upon lands having 71 moderate or severe limitations should be subject to specific evaluation by the City Engineer. At any time during the review process or during actual construction, a site under study is found to contain soils presenting development limitations, methods to correct or overcome these limitations should be done in accordance with Uniform Building Code Standards. As noted in the Inventory Section of this report, Otsego's river corridor is characterized by its natural beauty and forested vegetation. Because these areas have been a focus of recent development interests, it is imperative that proper measures are taken to maintain the integrity of the area. As a means of protecting the public health and safety and to minimize property damage and pollution from flood waters, the County has established a "FP", Floodplain Overlay District. As a result, all development proposals which lie within the designated floodplain -district shall conform to a specific set of regulations -and shall be subject to additional- review by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Additionally, the State of Minnesota has established a Wild and Scenic River District along the edge of the Mississippi River. The district's establishment is intended to protect and preserve the scenic, recreation, natural and historical values of the Mississippi River by controlling development within the corridor. While the intent of the said district. designation is appreciated, - some concern exists in regard to the criteria utilized to determine the Wild and Scenic District boundaries. As currently designated, district boundaries appear to be drawn along section and property lines and lack genuine uniformity. As a result, many areas of land .which would appear to warrant wild and scenic inclusion are prevented from containment while other lands which fail to demonstrate characteristics reflective of district intentions are included. In those areas which are clearly related to the river, measures will be taken to implement, and in some cases, expand upon the protections established by the State. In other areas, notably the commercial and industrial corridor west of Highway 101, flexibility allowed by State regulations is being pursued.- The intent of such action is to protect such matters as storm water runoff rate and quality, yet afford the City of Otsego the development potentials necessary for tax base enhancement and the logical and orderly positioning of non- residential uses in the community. It should also be noted that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has recently established a new set of regulations for a State-wide system of floodplain/shoreland management. The regulations should be incorporated into the City's land use controls and address such specific issues as erosion control along bluffs and the preservation of existing forestation. 72 Failure to comply with State and Federal standards for floodplain management will result in Otsego residents being unable to obtain Federal Flood Insurance. E.�i;: ��1�9 As a means of guiding development and ensuring proper utilization of its public waters, the County has established two types of shoreland overlay districts within the City. The intent of the S-1, Special Protection Shorelands District is to guide the development and utilization of shorelands of public waters in a manner which preserves both water quality and natural characteristics of all public waters within the City. Otsego has one S-1, Special Protection shoreland Overlay District which surrounds Rice Lake located in the southeastern area of the City. The intent of the S-2, Residential -Recreational Shorelands District is to preserve areas which have natural characteristics suitable for both passive and active recreational usage and to manage areas suitable for residential development of varying types including permanent and seasonal housing. Otsego has two S-2, Residential -Recreational shoreland Overlay Districts. One is located in and around Mud Lake near Albertville and .the other is located in and around the wetland located next to Odell Avenue. As mentioned previously, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has established a new set of shoreland regulations. The regulations should be included within the City's adopted Code of Ordinances. � ■ • �� .. Wetlands in Otsego function in a variety of ways. They help to provide a natural atmosphere in the community in addition to providing habitat for fish and wildlife. From an ecological perspective, the wetlands in the City serve to protect the Mississippi River from the effects of urban storm water runoff by acting as settling ponds. Finally, and perhaps most important for Otsego, the wetlands also act as holding ponds `for flood waters. Indiscriminate grading, filling or draining of these wetlands can lead to environmental damage which may be either costly to correct or irreparable. It should be noted that the Department of Natural Resources has established a no net loss of wetlands policy for the State in an effort to preserve area. As .such, the City should note specific areas of wetland control within the Community and initiate efforts toward their preservation. 73 Storm water drainage within Otsego has been handled by natural drainage swales and man-made ditches alongside the City's streets and roads_ In the past, Otsego has experienced major drainage problems, primarily in the form of storm water overflow. As a means of addressing this concern, the City should consider formulating a comprehensive storm water management plan. Such a plan shall focus upon controlling seasonal drainage problems. If this problem is addressed in advance, a drainage system may be devised which can take advantage of the City's existing natural features and minimize costs. FORESTATION Due to the City's extensive farming efforts, Otsego holds relatively few natural forested areas. The largest massing of natural vegetation is found primarily along the Mississippi River corridor. Because vegetation clearly provides a unique character and adds substantially to the desirable qualities of the City, efforts should be made to retain, to the extent possible, all existing vegetation. Additionally, it is suggested that the City initiate efforts to require mandatory tree planting within all new subdivisions. 1: /l Y.�:ifli�.�I r'I.� As development continues within the northeast portion of the City, problems with wet and flooded basements are likely to be an on -going concern. To address this concern, the Department of Natural Resources has suggested that the Community identify ground water tables and pursue development regulations which take into account area water table elevations. The DNR has indicated that a lowering of the water table is a practice which should not be pursued within the City.. EROSION CONTROL As development continues throughout the Community, it is important that appropriate erosion control measures are. undertaken. Within natural drainageways, the preservation of natural vegetation should be encouraged. This is of utmost importance in that vegetation protects the soil from erosion. To the extent possible, the placement of houses and roads upon steep slopes. should be avoided. Generally, the steeper'tYie slope the greater the erosion hazard. Because of gravity and reduced friction between soil particles, it takes less energy to dislodge and transport soil. To ensure proper erosion control in the future, applicable developments should be required to submit an "erosion control plan" which would detail intended specific methods of erosion control. 74 Due to the City's abundance of undeveloped land and proximity to the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, Otsego holds characteristics which are favorable for the potential location of a solid waste facility. In recognition of this, there is a need for the City to adopt a "community position" in dealing with potential proposals. While the City is certainly open to all such development proposals, it is important that it present initial safeguards against the potential negative impacts such a facility may produce. In addressing this issue, the City has established a number of goals and policies aimed at ensuring responsible environmental planning. Specifically, 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. In specific review of solid waste facility proposals, due consideration should be given to: 1) environmental impact, 2) location, operation and long term use of the facility, 3) disposal costs, and 4) the methods of collection, transportation, processing, and disposal. 75 �a� � ' a �1 INTRODUCTION Based upon the foundation established by the Policy Plan and the Concept Plan, this Chapter provides the framework to guide and direct future community growth and improvement. The Land Use Plan is a narrative and graphic description that provides the background and rationale for land use designations as represented on the Land Use Map. The Plan holds an educational and decision - making function by helping to improve the general understanding of how physical development in the City should take place. Although the emphasis of this Chapter is on land use development, natural environment, transportation and community facilities needs are also addressed. The Land Use Plan is divided into two sections. - The first section describes the basis for Otsego's community plan, including the previous planning history, population projection, and land development projections that serve as the basis for the current plan. The final section describes general land use plan elements, including a discussion of the overall land use map, future directions for residential, commercial and industrial development, and specific plans and programs affecting individuals planning districts within the community. Otsego has taken a progressive planning attitude in order to direct land development in a manner that results in compatible land use patterns and efficient utilization of future public services and utilities. The City's major planning objectives are the preservation of agricultural areas plus the accommodation of urbanization. With regard to urban areas, the intent is to establish and maintain attractive, high quality living and working environments for community residents. In providing for these environments, Otsego recognizes the necessity of providing utilities and services that are demanded with urban development. As a means of preserving its prime agricultural lands, a distinction has been made between preferred urban and rural service areas (see map on page 89). As noted in the -concept plan section of this document, the separation of rural and non - rural uses within the City is considered a critical element in the compatibility of each use. 79 A second critical aspect of the Comprehensive Plan is the designation of immediate and long range urban service districts. While "escaping" the central cities and immediately surrounding suburbs, the migration into Otsego has resulted in a concentration of development which is urban in character. While such developments may be classified as relatively low density in urban .terms, they do cluster and focus needs and demands for public services and facilities. As a result of the historic pattern which has emerged, these areas in the northeastern portion of the City have been classified as urban service areas. This area has, however, been further subdivided into immediate and long range designations. The immediate service area is comprised of lands which have been platted, typically at a residential density of one unit per acre. Also, commercial uses presently exist within this portion of the City. As a result of this situation, plus the need as well as demand for public services and facilities, this area has been targeted for the main thrust of projected future development in the community including residential, commercial, and industrial uses. Paved urban section streets, park and playground facilities, advanced storm drainage systems, schools, and the like are the typical urban services which .are intended to be progressively provided as needed in the immediate urban service area. While the concentration of platted properties served as an initial means to geographically define the immediate urban service area, ,the precise definition of a majority of the area was determined on the basis of public sewer service capability. To be highly emphasized and fully recognized in this regard is the City's policy to avoid the installation of a public sanitary sewer system to the extent and for the time possible. Simultaneously, not to be overlooked is the very real potential of ground water contamination due to existing development densities and concentrations. As a result, the- possibility of future public sanitary sewer service must be considered. In this regard, measures need to be taken to avoid unanticipated, required improvements and to provide for minimal financial impacts which would adversely affect homeowners as well as the City. Efforts have already been initiated, looking into cooperative efforts with the City of Elk River and utilization of a portion of their treatment plant capacity. If agreement can be reached on treatment availability and a mandated need for service is eventually found to exist, massive cost savings could be realized. Another such "hedge", which has already been established as part of the City's recently adopted Subdivision Ordinance, is the requirement for resubdivision potential of lots which are created. In the event that public sanitary sewer service would become necessary, the individual homeowner would have the ability to further divide the lot, thereby spreading and reducing costs. Other such protective measures need to be constantly identified and pursued to further enhance protections for all concerned. This also includes preventive measures such as programs and regulations addressing private septic system maintenance. Beyond the major portion of the immediate urban service area described above, a second area has been established in the vicinity of Highway li portion of the City, been constructed by facilities afford the � a consequence, the are< in time, the City has � l and County Road 42. Within this small a limited collection/treatment system has the property owner/developer_ These potential of urban scale development and as . has been so designated_ As of this point,- .ot adeauately established the capacity and related geographic area coverage which is possible. As a consequence, the area has not been precisely defined as part of the Comprehensive Plan. Prior to further development of an urban character taking place in this portion of the immediate urban service district, this determination must be made and approved by the City. Moreover, as the City is technically responsible and liable for this collection/treatment system, an analysis of the operations and maintenance of the system needs to be conducted and a conclusion reached on handling of the system in the future. The balance of the urban service area has been termed "long range". The area primarily surrounds the immediate urban service district and serves as a transition in activity, buffering the - rural service area. The remaining long range urban service area is comprised of river frontage. For the most part, these areas will experience limited, very low density residential use and the resulting need and demand for all types of public service will be minimized and restricted. The areas surrounding the immediate service area are, however, those portions of the City into which urban scale development will eventually filter, at such time as the immediate area nears saturation. Due to Otsego's close proximity to the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and the excellent access the City receives from I-94, a prime opportunity is presented to people who desire a small town, rural living environment within commuting distance to the employment centers of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Otsego is experiencing a steady growth trend in population that will not only expect the necessary services, but will desire an attractive, well -planned community environment. ..• :�� •• The nature of Otsego's future with respect to housing, retail, commercial, industrial, and related market potentials will depend, to a great extent, on the population growth which takes place during the next decade. The future land use considerations should consider land absorption demands based on forecasted growth. The growth trends and projections provide some foundation for projecting land use demand for the next decade. Using the information available in the social and physical profile of the Planning Inventory Report, land demand forecasts for each category - residential, land have been formulated. Residential commercial, industrial, and park Aside from agricultural land use, residential development is the most predominant land use within the community. This development trend is projected to continue through the next decade. Without the availability of public sewer and water, residential development in Otsego will continue to consist of large lot single family development. In anticipation of future sanitary sewer service, prospective residential developments should, however, be confined to the City's designated urban service area. In projecting the year 2000 land demand, the future growth is assumed to follow the existing development patterns with the most popular lot size being. 2.5 acres. Over the next decade, Otsego is projected to add 330 new households. As shown in Table 1, these new households will consume approximately 1,365 acres. Table 1 also shows a calculation of demand with overage. This statistic multiplies the demand by 1.5 to provide some additional "bounce" in the land absorption projection to anticipate any surge in growth above the household forecasts. In establishing the future land use plan, Otsego should use the residential demand with overage assumption when designating the amount and location of residential growth. It should be noted that, if and when public sewer becomes available, the land area consumed by the 330 new households will likely be considerably less than the 1,365 acres noted above. Whereas, the majority of new lots in an unsewered scenario are expected to measure 2.5 acres in size, new lots within urban sewered areas would likely exhibit lot sizes similar to that found in typical urban sewered areas_ (10,000 to 12,500 square feet). As such, residential land demand figures, as noted in Table 1, must be considered high end projections in terms of land area demand as future public utility service would result in the increase of residential densities within the City. (Acres) Number Total of Units Land Demand Urban Residential 17 17.0 Suburban Residential (R-2) 185 462.5 Suburban Residential (R-2A) 79 396.0 Rural Residential 49 490.0 TOTAL 330 1,365.5 SOURCE: Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. Commercial (Acres) Demand With Overage 25.5 693.8 594.0 735.0 2,D48.3 Otsego is in the early stages of urban development that has resulted in a significant increase in population since 1980. In looking to the future, the City must give attention to the commercial retail needs of its residents. This will become even more critical if public sewer and water becomes available and more intense urban development begins. In identifying retail commercial locations and land absorption, a number of criteria must be considered. These criteria give attention to trade area, retail locations, amount of commercial land, and type of commercial uses. Using a land absorption model developed by the Metropolitan Council, the following commercial land use demands were developed based on Otsego population and household projections. It should be noted that the following model is based on local demand only and that additional traffic upon an upgraded Highway 101 may escalate commercial demand. �4�'��:�f►a •:/ • /// • i i•• it � ••■ • Population Household Commercial Demand Demand w/Overage •:� 4, 769 1,395 23 acres 34 acres 1990 5,835 1,725 30 acres 45 acres SOURCE: Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. 2000 6,780 2,055 35 acres 53 acres This model suggests a commercial land absorption of 35 acres by the year 2000. Under this scenario, the existing 49 acres of existing commercial development should satisfy current and future local commercial demand. In addition to a potential increase in highway commercial demand, it should also be recognized that the development of commercial uses typically follows the establishment of a reliable population base. In this regard, the historical rate of commercial growth as it relates to City population may be considered a "low end" projection. An uncertain area of commercial land demand is for highway commercial/service activities. Due to the pending upgrade of Highway 101, interstate as well as through traffic to and from recreational areas in northern Minnesota is expected to substantially increase. This will afford Otsego an expanding opportunity to capture an increasing amount of retail sales and service income. This potential and the resulting development possibilities needs to be considered and addressed as part of the community's Comprehensive Plan. As such, ample land within the corridor should be reserved to accommodate long term commercial needs. This issue is addressed in subsequent sections of this Chapter. A major factor influencing the amount of land required to meet this. market need will be the quality and standards imposed upon such developments. It is expected that higher standards will serve to somewhat limit demand. This will, however, have to be considered in relationship to community benefit in terms of community quality as well as tax base. The following is a list of standards which the City should consider when promoting a cohesive and integrated commercial, as well as industrial, development. 1. All buildings should be professionally designed and be of a form or image compatible with standards expected of high quality development in Otsego. 2. Exterior materials should be of face brick, pre -cast concrete or aggregate, stone or other masonry material of equal quality. Metal, bonded block or fiberglass type buildings should not be permitted. 3. All buildings should be served by underground electric and telephone distribution facilities. 4. Outside storage should be fully screened from public right- of-way and residential zones. 5. Transformers, vaults, or similar switching transmission devices should be screened from public view. Rooftop or ground mounted mechanical equipment should be screened. 6. Lighting and landscaping plans for all developments in Otsego should be approved by the City prior to issuance of a building permit. 7. City ordinances for parking and signage should be strictly adhered to. 8. Integrate building and site design to accent any natural features of the site. 9. Vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic should be accommodated. Industrial Projecting industrial land demand for Otsego is difficult from the standpoint that the City is a bedroom community with no formal industrial development existing to date_ Future industrial growth will depend on a number of variables included but not limited to: 1. The City's position and policy on the promotion of the community for economic development. 2. The lack of public sewer and water will serve to restrict the size and type of industries that may be accommodated in Otsego. 3. The City's ability to compete for economic development with other nearby communities with established industrial parks. Elk River, Anoka, Rogers, Albertville, Maple Grove and Plymouth each have industrial parks and economic development plans. 4. The City's position on home occupations and home extended businesses continuing in residential and agricultural areas. Based on the physical and economic constraints, industrial growth in Otsego will most likely be 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. Development of this type is typically sporadic and spontaneous. The most popular lots for the anticipated type of industrial development typically range from one to five acres with the building coverage of the lots ranging from 25 to 50 percent of the lot area. At a minimum, ten acre allocation in an area that is found to be suitable for industrial development should serve to accommodate Otsego's industrial growth through the year 2000. It is believed, however, that due to potential expansion and subsequent relocation needs of existing home occupations and extended businesses within the community, additional industrial allocations may be required. It also should be noted that like commercial demand projections, industrial land allocations may rise as a result of the pending upgrade of Highway 101, possible public utility connection and City economic and zoning policies. In appreciation of anticipated varied industrial types, the City will identify and designate alternative industrial sites within the community which would support differing types of industrial uses. Responsive of these varied industrial use types, differing performance standards may be applied. Park Land Otsego's recreational park needs are now being served by Otsego County Park and Recreational Facility. This 30 acre park provides for a full range of recreational facilities, including trails, canoe river access, picnic facilities, play fields, tot lot and public toilets. - Otsego's suburban densities and lot sizes reduce the need for City parks by providing lot area to accommodate private recreational activities. Continued residential growth may, however, generate greater demand for some organized public activities and public facilities. Under this condition, the City may wish to identify potential park land areas as well as trail corridors. It should be noted that the provision, maintenance and administration of a recreational program and community park system is complicated and an expensive investment that the City may not be willing to undertake at this time. For planning purposes, a rule of thumb for amount of public park land is 11 acres for each 1,000 people of population. Under this scenario, Otsego will need approximately 63 acres of park land in 1990 and 87 acres by the year 2000. General Land IIse Plan The Land Use Plan .takes projected growth rates and applicable City olicies and formulates a description of desirable locations for �uture land uses. The plan map, when used in conjunction with land use plan narrative, designated urban/rural service areas and development related ordinances, provides a graphic description of future land uses within the community. The Land Use Plan should serve as a graphic guide in assessing development requests and how they may affect or relate to the desired land use in a given area. In the sections that follow, the specific land use categories of rural, residential, commercial, and industrial land are described in greater detail. To aid in the detailed analysis of land use, Otsego has been divided into nine planning districts. A narrative description of existing and proposed uses within the :. planning districts is presented in the last portion of this document. Rural IIses Uses of an agricultural or rural character represent the predominant land use type in Otsego. It is estimated that about 82 percent of the land area within the City is either vacant or used for agricultural purposes. According to the Land Use Inventory, 15,637 acres of land within Otsego are currently used for rural/vacant/agricultural uses. Five basic forms of agricultural land are present in the City, including crop production, dairy farming, beef cattle, hogs and hobby farms. While these uses are scattered somewhat randomly throughout the City, crop and dairy production constitute the most dominant farm types. As noted in the Policy Plan -section of this report, there is a strong need to preserve agricultural uses and prevent undue infringement upon prime land. As a means of preserving its prime agricultural land, the County has established the A-2, General Agricultural District. The establishment of the district is meant to preserve, promote, maintain and enhance designated lands for agricultural purposes. In addition, the district is meant to aid in the realization of a major concern of the City in preventing scattered and leap frog non -farm development. As noted in the Concept Plan, the segregation of rural and non -rural uses is critical to the successful operation of both uses. The isolation of rural, agricultural type uses from an urban development area allow each use to function as intended and removes, potential nuisance concerns. One issue of City concern relates establishing standards and accepted locations for hobby farms within the community. In determining proper hobby farm locations, the City must establish policy in regard to the issue of animals within the urban and suburban areas. Typically, a hobby farm may be defined as a tract of land generally consisting of ten (10) or less acres in size with a house and accessory buildings on which crops and often livestock are raised, but not as a principal source of income. As a means of complying to Otsego's policy of segregating urban and farm type activities and still providing a logical and cohesive land use development pattern within the City, it is recommended that hobby farms be located along the northern and eastern borders of the City's designated "rural" area upon land not considered "prime" for agricultural production. Resultantly, hobby farms may be utilized as a "transitional" use between urban and rural areas. Due- to the typically small tracts of land which constitute "hobby farms", their placement between urban and rural boundaries reinforce the concept of land use transition by presenting a gradual intensification of uses between the less intensive farming :/ ', =: .I iiti�: .- � ty 0 � 5 -�i 92nd ST �. .� S Y 22 esm sT �t 71�t^ ST J 27 v 651h ST a ��sov o ,,� < Y 60tn Si V I;: 14 I '' and cenicl District BounLary N 23 24 w m sl BOIh ST 26 J Y, 701h ST �� .,. . 35 eotn sT 77th ST t 7stn sT 25 m Z S Z Z 701h ST � elm sT � �19 N W< 3 � 0 � 83rd ST. i c+ y' 3 F� 30 W` F J 3 31 6�tn 5T �� '•�. • •_ ._ � '•:f;b;'r6:•7 1 ��' a � 1 .5 0 1 �:�osiji;:��:: ; . �.•"`.• i:::�.• ' •''�'i'. `•+ SCALE IN MILES ...�2• . Z ;.;:.: .:.y � � MAP DATE: ' ��' '''"'• •'"�''• ' � ____ EPTEMBER 1989 .. .,.•. :.•. . •:•i•t :'7+�Y: `\ � NOTE: TNS MAP q FOiI PLANNRN: 771h ST '�� PURPOSES OMIT AND SHOIRD ;:; ?4'v. �•:�'• NOT DE USED WHEN OREpSE '\�. MEASMEIAENTS ARE IIEOURED. 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G �- .� o < a 36 � . •65U •ST • • � !- \�`�„`„�+ .� 3 cYi u �•.•.,,," 62nd i i C' T! �F c ��J` � � 'C"' .' � ¢ 62nd ST a RICE Ol 62nd ST � # .� �'•-"� � � .�..' (��, �i q < 601h ST � _� 6Pt� ;f �l; _.- _.—`'c-y'4,• EJ�r �s ei;c�. S. ui Immediate Urban Service Area , Long Range Urban Service Area Urban/Rural � 0 Rural Service Area Service Concept • � � Specific Immediate Urban Service Area Boundary to be determined by Engineering Study PREPARED BY: �orthwest Associated Consultants, Inc. ,,, t,l. . activities which take place in the and intense commercial development Highway 101 corridor. Residential IIses western one-half of the City which may occur along the The Policy Plan promotes the development of a diversified housing stock which is affordable to a wide range of incomes. The Plan also establishes guidelines to protect residential neighborhoods from encroachment or intrusion of incompatible, higher intensity uses through the use of buffers and appropriate land use transitions. Existing Pattern Otsego's existing residential pattern is fairly well organized. The main area of single family homes is located in the northeastern corner of the City, north of 77th Street and east of Nashua Avenue. A smaller and newer single family neighborhood is located in the City's northwestern corner, north of County Road 39 and west of LaBeaux Avenue. It must be noted that with or without public sewer and water service, an orderly, contiguous and well conceived development pattern should be established to improve community functioning and lessen development costs. Low Density Residential This type of development currently occupies the largest percentage of non-agricultural land within the Otsego. Residential housing options within Otsego are currently exclusive to low density single family homes and manufactured housing. The residential distribution consists of a relatively concentrated development located in the northeastern corner of Otsego with the proximity to the City of Elk River serving as a major location deterrent. A significant amount of low density residential development has also occurred in the northwestern portion of the City where the adjacent Mississippi River serves as a major attraction. It should also be noted that Otsego contains several small, scattered residential subdivisions dispersed randomly within agricultural -areas of the City. While Otsego's existing residential development exhibits relatively large lot sizes due to the unavailability `of public sewer, the Land Use Plan, as previously noted, needs to anticipate the potential advent of public sewer and water service. As one means of allowing the continued development of the large lot single family subdivisions, while still providing a protective mechanism to accommodate future sewer and water service, the City is now requiring a lotting technique which would allow future subdivision. Carried to a further extent, such lot configurations could be included in a new zoning district which would treat unsewered residential development as a transitional use where the area may change from a rural to an urban character. By providing such a mechanism, the City, in the event a mandated need arises, is provided a well planned method of accommodating future sewer and water service and associated assessment costs. As depicted on the following page, minimum lot sizes within such a Transitional District could be 60,000 square feet (1.38 acres). Once sewer and water are made available, the area could be rezoned and a lot could be resubdivided into either three 20,000 square foot lots with adequate street frontage, or possibly four 13,500 square foot lots with an additional street dedication and adequate lot depth. The ability to subdivide in such a manner would dilute improvement costs per lot. In order to ensure resubdivision, setbacks would be enforced which would deny building encroachment into potential setback areas. In addition, performance standards would be enacted which would require all dwellings which are constructed so as to facilitate future sewer and water connection. It should be noted that- while the illustrative example does depict a grid -type plat, it is not an intention to advocate such a layout alternative or discourage curvilinear -type designs. - As noted in previous sections of this report, manufactured or mobile home housing constitutes a significant portion of housing stock available in Otsego. While the availability of owner -type housing for low and moderate income households is to be encouraged within the City, it is also City policy to discourage an over -balanced supply of one type of housing, one level of housing cost, or physical concentrations of a specific housing variety. In regard to future low density residential development, immediate attention should be paid to the infill of existing vacant home sites in established neighborhoods. This may include the rehabilitation and perhaps redevelopment of selected areas which lie as poorly maintained and may present identifiable health hazards. Additional attention should also be given. to establishing standards which regulate outdoor storage and home occupation accessory buildings as this has become an increasing concern within the City. Otsego has recently approved a major single family development subdivision north of County Road 39 and east of Odean Avenue. The subdivision's location follows a City objective by infilling existing residential areas. Future development should continue to infill currently vacant land within the residential core of Otsego. For purposes of preserving prime agricultural land and promoting a contiguous land use pattern, low density residential development should be discouraged in areas lying south of County Road 37 and west of Nashua Avenue. 91 J lD N EXISTING COLLECTOR STREET o o VI W :; i� �: ao 'vf :; ao I'• .......................................... 240' r F— W w D: N O W Q a w z i i I i I I in I I I I •- I I ---------- --I i----------- � t 1 1 I I I in I I I I I I I i I I I I � I I � I I I I ^------^--i-^^----- -- t' � I I I I � � � 30' I I I I - - .... 335' ! Note: Map is not intended to advocate agrid-type plat design. ®ivisible L®##ing AI#erna�i�e� I I I I I I I I- - - I I I I i ,� • To be retained as an easement 0 50' 100' 200' Source: Northwest Associated Buildable Areas Initial Platted Lines Future Subdivision Consultants, Inc. PREPARED BY: �orthwest Associated Consultants, Inc. x.,�„�. � It must be recognized that this document is based upon an assumption that sanitary sewer and water service will be provided at some point in the future. If such services are not to be provided, it is recommended that future residential lots be not less than one acre in size. Such a stipulation is intended to provide sensitivity toward noted ground water contamination concerns. Residential Alternatives As mentioned previously, Otsego is somewhat limited in its housing choices. Currently, single family and manufactured homes exist as the only residential living options. Contingent upon the availability of public sewer and water service, Otsego may have the ability to expand its housing alternatives. Medium Density Residential This classification of land use typically consists of two family dwellings, quadraminiums, and townhouses ranging in density from five to ten units per acre. No development of this type currently exists in Otsego as such higher intensity uses typically follow public sewer and water service. It should be noted that the City's objective of providing a variety of housing options would warrant attention toward providing an alternative to the single family dwelling. A need for providing a greater variety of housing types is demonstrated by examination of the basic life cycle of housing needs. Young singles and newly married couples typically cannot afford to own their own home. Apartments 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 apartment living. Townhouses and small single family dwellings provide affordable first homes for the young family. Further, pride in ownership is established and equity can be built. As the family grows to its ultimate size, space needs increase. Larger single family homes fulfill these needs. When children grow older and leave home, space needs are 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 an apartment again or to some type of elderly multiple family residence. Since market considerations greatly influence the demand- for medium density style housing, only generalized locational areas have been designated on the Proposed Land Use Map for such development. Generally, medium density development is considered a transitional land use and should be located between low density residential development and high density residential or commercial development. It is not considered proper planning to scatter such development among a single family residential area. 93 More specific discussion regarding appropriate locations for such uses will be provided in the Planning District section of this report. It must be emphasized that medium _density residential development is highly dependent upon public sewer and water availability. As such, this type of development should coincide with such service. High Density Residential These areas are suggested primarily for multiple family dwellings at densities of 11 units per acre or more. While medium density housing tends to be similar in character to single family residential, apartments typically have a character of their own. This and the higher intensity of use require that high density housing be located separate from single family areas. Generally, apartments should be located near activity centers and along larger volume traffic carriers. More specifically, future high density residential development should be concentrated in the eastern portion of Otsego, peripheral to existing and anticipated commercial areas. Where high density housing is permitted to locate near lower density development, buffering (either screening, landscaping or both) should be required. While it is recognized that high density residential development is likely to occur only via the provision of public sewer and water facilities, proper locations for the use should still be identified. It must be understood that orderly land use transition principles retain their merit regardless of the availability of public service. Commercial IIses To date, Otsego has experienced very limited and basic commercial development. This lack of development is directly related to both the absence of public sewer and water service as well as the nearby commercial opportunities available within Elk River, Rogers, and Albertville. While this lack of sewer and water service may influence the rate at which commercial development is to occur, it is important at this time to designate preferred locations and areas for such development. Currently, commercial development within Otsego is concentrated around the intersection of County Road 39 and Northeast Parish Avenue. While the development is well located in terms of accessibility, some concerns exist regarding the development's cohesiveness and standard of regulation. This may apply to such project components as development quality, scale, access and building uniformity. Commercial development has also occurred at the intersection of Highway 101 and County Road 42 (River Road) at a _point of high vehicular visibility. Marginal quality development exists to the west of Highway 101, which is in contrast to a relatively substantial development to the east. This area is impacted to some degree by Wild and Scenic River Zoning District requirements. Historically, signing problems SB .it . - Cleac,:, iHEROUR'�E'l�/.�j��//ijjs' � usta � � La�Ce 25 '�YILDLIF�" F� �i"�y1`��' nburg ,, � ' � _-� !Clearwa1te7Rr � ' � � •L� � '�l{i-� '��':_ ; � `'��• "S / 1 / V '�'l�- !' f ' /' � •� _��. pasty \\ e�k�er � ;��f h� �� •�Ti � �,, Limes;. tc 1 , 1BIg LakLake' 1 �,� —( � � f,,,�.;,;,. tt�� Monticello � `'� �-�- �� E•c11 ,.J.. 1. ;'7 ..,. •• �+., _�. � ",� :`:.1 tnnan�ale Lal' ., t. _, 1�4 +,..,-�.,/, 1' ^r � ,,� Corutance � AlbertVllle. ii F'•en.-h t� 1 ,' � l,.C, Pe!ir„�._=tti:;t L . �,,: -.� ,q� ''r t? :,,;, -�� _ 5 4' S t . Michael , .,! � r- � � t �� 1 1 d Buffalo ci `'--� `�c tie.., I�..'Nest 't A(*,iory, � c;u�'a:o l�lY-.m_.�:-� "1 ��r - A15ion � Cantu' i Effrch L�'�,�. � (3U!'fdi4 - � i T � t' � �,ikatol,. r Flig•�lanj �L�,f 2� O� .=';� Conato /o'far � � :�,>t,,�--�--� '�1 L. �� 'r.%� t i %1 u n t r o s R o c k sir,' 1'�'^.=�i T� ��a. i _ ,f Howard �„r,:nl.. `/averly h t' � � ✓Rice h.mn„i t ,.e La ice � _��it/'crttu: �_"� ;Oster 12 �,r t , , ,e .,: �DAlano- =:� . �.�.. �y u.. 4 � y ` ��' L' � German rdmtfn t Blut L• L, r-, Crown -s �.. _� ...�. y L_._ `� f � u� �� St. Franc s I,`� f. i I f-'ie.��••re! �'Uwther,'t w _ ,�� t � Elk Riverr� �` hotse� y � Lllc River +� r ^* � 1 ��I�l ._..1 t � _ �, �. �:'�� '`-�lsanti L 91 1I R:7ti 1 C�radon '`� _ L. 'r' �,� �ylBethei �; . �r �, fOYfjC �, �� a i�F'� a ��, �: , �Ea st Bethel .r y 6 r' I N j V �� ay��Dayton �,. �� -� _�. � y�. F' ��'Rogers O ,\ � i';� �r l �.h: '"ram �n R. ,. Maple Grove Shopping Center ; 0%,'� �� '' �> 10� ��1 i i i t �1 f. �.•� mot.+-P' SSS..• I •� �' } A � Otsego, • v 0 5 10 � �. �. SCALE IN MILES � NOTE: T/MS MAP q fOii PI ANNNO �rwoses aar AND s.NwED NOT 6E U1ED WHEN RRECgE YEA9UKNENT3 ARE REOUIftED. Source: Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. 1990 ' t`• � TRADE AREAS FOR CONVENIENCE GOODS AND SERVICES (5 MILE RADIUS) PREPARED BY: Trade Areas O TRADE AREAS FOR SHOPPERS GOODS AND SERVICES (� 10 MILE RADIUS 'Northwest ' ( ) Associated Consultants, Inc. �.,rt,.. have also been evident in this location, as have activities exceeding Ordinance limits. This area also holds potential for relatively intense, immediate urban development as a result of the semi-public sewer treatment system which may be available pending further study by the City. In determining how much land should be designated for future commercial use, a land absorption model developed by the Metropolitan Council suggested that the City's existing 49 acres of commercial development would satisfy local commercial demands through the year 2000. Without significant change in population, additional retail development will be minimal. Commercial land use demand may, however, be influenced by such regional factors as the improvement of Highway 101 which will introduce a significant increase in commuter traffic through Otsego. The Land Use Plan then only attempts to earmark locations that offer high visibility, good accessibility, proximity to developed neighborhoods. and sites which offer proper size, shape and topography iri which to accommodate -high quality commercial development. Locations suitable for commercial development should take into account the following elements: 1. Adequacy of Present Trade Area Potential. It must be determined that an adequate trade area exists in which to support business. This involves finding out how much money people within the trade area have and how much they have to spend. As shown on the map on the following page, Otsego lies proximate to a number of nearby, established retail locations, all of which compete for customers within the City. 2. Accessibility of Site to Trade Area. The site should be accessible to the trade area. This involves making a business available to as much of the business potential .as possible. Accessibility must be measured in terms of the source of various types of business. Due to the pending upgrade- of Highway 101, Otsego holds an opportunity to capture an increasing amount of retail sales and service income. As the City's most visible thoroughfare, the highway corridor is likely to become a major attractant to future commercial uses. In addition to Highway 101, the City holds a number of other major thoroughfares which also provide excellent accessibility. These include County Roads 39 and 42. As mentioned previously, however, immediate accessibility to County Road 42 may be subject to change as the Minnesota Department of Transportation has expressed a desire to eliminate Highway 101 access to the roadway in the long term. 3. Growth Potential. As far as possible, a site should be in a trading area of growing population and income. Specifically commercial development should lie convenient to the existing urban neighborhoods and projected growth areas. 4. Business Interception. People tend to continue to go to a traditional source of goods, one to which they have become familiar. In selecting a site according to the principle of business interception, the procedure is to establish oneself between the market (people in the trading area) at the market place (the traditional source of the same goods). Otsego holds a significant amount of business interception potential due to its proximity to the Cities of Elk River, Dayton and Rogers. 5. Compatibility. In site selection, the principle of compatibility requires that there be no interruption in shopper traffic and that customer interchange be at a maximum. The rules of compatibility indicate that maximum business potential is available in such a location. 6. Site Economics. The site selection and business volume projections should also take into account the location, size and type of existing competitive businesses. In addition, the potential productivity of a site should be analyzed in regard to size, shape, topography and load bearing qualities. .Additionally, it should be noted that a major factor influencing the amount of land required to meet market need will be the standards of quality which are imposed upon such developments. It is expected that higher standards would somewhat limit demand. Higher standards would, however, uphold and improve the City's image while also escalating its tax base. Based on the aforementioned criteria, the immediate emphasis upon the continued development of commercial services should focus along the section of Highway 101 which lies between County Road 42 (River Road) and the Mississippi River. Such a commercial development pattern would mirror existing residential development to the west and provide an opportunity to capture retail sales monies f rom well beyond the City's boundaries and would conveniently accommodate a potential sewer line extension from the north. To facilitate such development, the City should collaborate with the Minnesota Department of Transportation in the development of a Highway 101 frontage road system. Regardless of whether the sewer service is immediately available, commercial development areas should be earmarked and a maintenance code should be established which may enforce a community development standard. 97 Note needs to be made that the possible upgrade of Highway 101 to freeway status some time (at least twenty years) in the future has been considered as part of the comprehensive planning effort. From these discussions, the City has taken the firm policy that the three primary access points to Highway 101 (County Roads 37, 39, and 42) are to be maintained. Moreover, the details on potential freeway and interchange development are not available at present, and therefore resulting impacts and plan recommendations are not possible at the present time. Therefore, as expressly stated in the Policy Plan, the City needs to maintain constant and continuing communication with MnDOT so as to stay abreast of potential future changes and to adequately plan for and address any resulting impacts. The two primary considerations in this regard are access and interchange land requirements. Based upon the foregoing considerations, the following -areas have been designated for varying levels of commercial use within the City: o County Road 39/Hicihway 101. This area has been a focal point of recent commercial activity and will continue to expand as a commercial center. Because the County Road 39/Highway 101 area lies adjacent to the City's most dense population base, is within the City's immediate urban service area, and holds ample land for development, it is considered the primary future retail center. It is in this location that the basic consumer and shoppers goods and services of the City are to be placed and where the City shall actively promote high quality development. o County Road 42/Highway 101. This area also exhibits some existing commercial development. Due to its high visibility, commercial development is expected to continue developing establishing the area as a secondary commercial center.. Due to limited market commercial demands, this area is projected for a broader mix of development types beyond strictly commercial use. This area, along with others fronting Highway 101, is also expected to develop at a very high standard of building and site quality. o County Road 37/Hi�chway 101. This area has been designated for highly limited, highway -neighborhood commercial .service only. This limitation applies to geographic coverage- as well as scope of services provided. Expansion of such uses is not to be considered until such time as the other commercial locations of the City have near totally developed. Industrial IIses As mentioned within the Inventory section of this report, Otsego is a bedroom community with no formally existing industrial development or industrially zoned property. This fact translates back to the community's lack of public sewer and water which continue to limit development potential. Other contributing factors to this lack of industrial development are the proximity of the active development centers. of Elk River, Rogers, Albertville, St_ Michael and Monticello. To be recognized, however, is that there is a relatively substantial number of "home extended" ..businesses which would likely qualify as industrial uses. Unfortunately at this time, the number of these uses, their location and the City's policy on their continuation is unknown. Given all these considerations, projecting future land allocations is extremely difficult. Based on the physical and economic constraints, industrial growth in Otsego will most likely be characterized by_smaller dry industries with a mall number of employees that are developed or initiated by a developer or resident having a local interest in Otsego. Development of this type is typically sporadic and spontaneous. In planning to address future industrial development need, the City may choose to identify future development locations that may serve this purpose. In appreciation of varied types and intensities of industrial uses multiple locations should be considered. Locations suitable for industrial development should take into account the following elements: 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. 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 take advantage of available community transportation facilities, 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 locational criteria and appreciating a variation in industrial use types, three 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, visibility). 1. Highway 101 Area_ The area between County Roads 39 and 42 and west of Highway 101 is considered highly appropriate for industrial uses. The area is reasonably level, lies free of the floodplain infringement, provides expansion potential, and is provided excellent access 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. A portion of the and designated for future industrial development lies within the Mississippi River's 100 year floodplain. As such, some development restrictions shall apply. Within floodway areas, no building designed for human habitation may be constructed. Parking, equipment storage and accessory structures are allowed within the floodway provided they are not considered injurious or a health hazard. Within the flood fringe area, buildings designed for human habitation may be constructed provided they are properly floodproofed and do not emit pollutants or are considered harmful to the general public. It should also be noted that a portion of the cited industrial area lies within the Mississippi River's Wild and Scenic River District. Considering the fact that this area is highly conducive to industrial development (via accessibility, visibility, and future sewer service) and holds very few redeeming natural features which qualify it for inclusion within the District, the City has proposed a change in the Wild and Scenic boundary. The underlying objective of the proposed boundary change is the establishment of a protective district which is rational, practical and defensible. Resolution of this issue is currently pending. 2. Interstate 94/County Road 37 Area_ This area which has railroad service has been selected as a second industrial land use location within the City. The area is basically void of any existing use other than agriculture. It offers level, potentially large sites with good interstate exposure, plus limited freeway access. While development within this area is not seen to demand the standards anticipated for the Highway 101 industrial district, high quality performance standards are stressed. The .major differentiation between this area and the Highway 101 area is that more open and outside storage may be expected. Such 100 activities will, however, have to comply with screening requirements and maintenance ensured through appropriate regulations and code enforcement. This site is viewed as at least one alternative location for some of the existing home extended businesses presently in residential areas of the City. 3. Search Area_ In appreciation of the potential relocation of the City's industrial type home extended businesses, a third light industrial site should be established which caters to the specific needs of these types of uses. While these businesses generally require site features similar to other industrial uses, they must locate upon less expensive and more affordable land to financially continue. As such, the City is currently in the process of selecting a third industrial site which offers sufficient access, visibility, land use compatibility, etc. yet lies upon land less expensive than the industrial areas previously_mentioned_ Within this third industrial area, less restrictive development quality standards may be utilized to accommodate the noted "target" uses. Specific areas under consideration for possible industrial use are: A. Nashua Avenue/70th Street Area. The northeast quadrant of the future Nashua/70th Street intersection is being taken under consideration for light industrial development. The area offers opportune access to Highway 101 and the City of Albertville is within the City's long range urban service area and would have little impact upon existing land uses. B. County Road 37/Odean Avenue Area. The northeast or northwest quadrants of the County Road 37/Odean Avenue intersection are also being considered as potential areas for future light industrial development. The area is also within the City's long range urban service area, has access to major traffic corridors within the City and lies proximate to existing industrial type development. One issue of concern in these locations, however, is the area's adjacency to existing residences and a designated wildlife management area. In recognition of these lower intensity uses, buffering and landscaping should be utilized to minimize potential negative impacts of the industrial uses. 101 �' •' Its 1 • Implementation of the Development Framework Land �Jse Plan will be primarily accomplished through Otsego's development regulations, especially its Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. To ensure that modern development standards, as well as environmental protection standards can be applied to future growth in Otsego, the City's zoning and subdivision regulations should be carefully reviewed for their completeness with recent development trends. Special provisions should be considered to guard against premature platting of land and lack of coordination between subdivisions. If the City's current development regulations are found to be lacking and/or out-of-date, implementing revisions or amendments to them should be undertaken to ensure Otsego has the level of control it desires in these matters. • � : �1 ¢� Annexation is the process by which land adjacent to a municipality is joined to that authority to meet some form of public good. Conversely, detachment is the process by which land adjacent to a municipality is separated from a subject governmental body to meet some type of public good. As stated in the Policy section of this report, the City of Otsego shall �� strongly oppose the detachment of any of its property unless it can be demonstrated that the property is an integral part of a �``� unified development involving a common owner or developer which overlaps jurisdictions or cannot be accommodated by the City and will be provided urban service. Recently, Otsego has encountered annexation proposals depicting a northern expansion of the Albertville municipal boundaries. It is not the intention of this plan to make recommendations regarding annexation/detachment issues. It is believed such proposals should be evaluated on a case by case basis and be responsive to City policy. If, however, any properties are to be detached from the community, assurances should be obtained that will guarantee the proposed use and development of such properties will be in harmony with lands remaining in the City and will not necessitate further properties being detached from Otsego. 102 ZONING In order to bring about a realization and implementation of the community's development Concept Plan and Land Use Plan, Otsego will have to undertake zoning actions which will guide development. To ensure a future orderly and desired development pattern within the City, Otsego should take a proactive rather than reactive approach in establishing its zoning districts. In other words,_ proposed residential areas should be zoned for residential use rather than agricultural. The following are general suggestions to be considered in updating the Zoning Ordinance: 1. Incorporate development standards which reflect the desired quality of development within the City. 2. Designate specific zoning designations upon property which reflect the desired use of the land. 3. Create transitional zones as buffers between developments of different intensity. 4. Establish a low density residential district which would allow future lot division to accommodate potential sewer and water service. 5. In regard to potential sewer and water service, specific development districts are established to respond to a potential service staging plan. Such a plan would be based on both anticipated growth and utility capacities. 103 TRANSPORTATION PLAN INI'RODIICTION The Transportation Plan is based upon the total transportation system and how it relates to and serves the land use patterns within the community. The transportation system encompasses several modes of transport which include but are not exclusive to automobile, rail, pedestrian, bicycle, and Para -transit activities. The transportation system serves to tie together, and in some cases to separate the various land use activities in the community. The Transportation Plan describes the relationship between transportation and land uses. Generally, Otsego's existing transportation system is functional and well placed for efficient travel throughout the City. The pending upgrade of Highway 101 is currently a subject of major attention for the City as its upgrade is likely to impact area development patterns. Also of particular concern is the updating of a comprehensive roadway classification network across the City. Such an effort is focused upon ensuring a functionally efficient relationship between individual subdivisions and establishing a hierarchy between the City's roadways. Another area of concern involves an examination of potential funding sources which may aid in the upgrading and maintenance of Otsego's streets. Condition The community's street system involves three governmental jurisdictions. Besides the local City roads, Otsego contains both Wright County and MnDOT highways. While Highway 101 is in current need of upgrading, plans have been put in motion for its improvement. Beginning in 1994, that segment of the highway which lies within Otsego will be upgraded from a two lane to a four lane expressway. Such an improvement is viewed as extremely positive in that Highway 101 is a vital component of the City providing exposure for potential commercial/industrial development. The Wright County highways, which exist within Otsego, have been found to be both well constructed and properly maintained. City roads, as they exist today, have been found, however, to exhibit some problems. One concern in particular are the significant number of streets within urbanized areas which 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. 107 These problems, however, have apparently been considered .and are now being addressed through an organized improvement program. Through this phased approach, the City should be able to progressively attend to problems and eventually make system -wide upgrades. 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 place a strong emphasis on quality street standard designs. Street Extensions The City should concentrate on the extension of streets in functional patterns. Future development within Otsego will have to move primarily in a southerly direction due to a number of natural barriers which surround the north, east and west sides of the City's residential core. Street extensions should continue in an orderly manner, generally from north to south, preceding actual development. Such an extensional street pattern will make future development both physically practical and economically efficient by .accommodating a phased future sewer and water connection. Orderly street extensions will also avoid having to go back and fill in areas bypassed by sporadic development. Highway Corridor Highway 101 is invariably the City's lifeline. The highway runs through the City from north to south and functions as the City's "gateway". The corridor's access and visibility give Otsego a tool in which to project an image -which is both progressive and vital. Within the next triree to fc to expressway status (four expected to be completed. perspective as well as ec� planned improvement calls fo based traffic access which 39, and 42. As a metho conceptual frontage road p should collaborate wit Transportation in any refi illustrated on bane 112. it years, the upgrade of Highway 101 lane divided - limited access) is uch action is positive from a safety >nomic development potential. This r allowing only three points of local re to be located at County Roads 37, 3 of adjusting to the upgrade, a Lan has been developed. The City i the Minnesota Department of lement of the plan. The plan, as includes a dei-achec3 front-ac�P rnar� arrangement which minimizes assessment costs and would allow a "double loading" of the street. The frontage road plan would accommodate desired development along the corridor by allowing a lot subdivision which would fulfill the area needs of prospective land uses. The City should monitor existing access points and note any need changes. �• As part of present planning for Highway 101's upgrade to expressway status, comments have been made that projected traffic volumes of 65,000 ADT by the year 2010 may warrant consideration of further improvement to freeway classification. It is expected that a freeway classification would lead to discussion of possible further access point limitations. The details and implications of such a modification have, however, not been adequately explored or discussed to date and as a result, the City is not in a position to address the implications of this speculative change. This issue, however, prompts a restatement of the City's policy that all three existing primary access points (County Roads 37, 39, and 42) with Highway 101 are to be maintained and there is need for continuing communication with MnDOT on the status of Highway 101. Should future upgrades of Highway 101 become a more real consideration, access and interchange land demands will be primary issues in which the City needs to be involved. Interstate 94 which bisects the City's southern corner is the largest carrier of traffic within Otsego, however, its remote proximity and access limitations impede Otsego's ability to exploit its visibility. As referenced in the Inventory section of this report, the City of Albertville has expressed a desire to construct a full interchange at the intersection of I-94 and County Road 19. Although such an improvement would lie outside Otsego's boundaries, it would have a significant impact upon that portion of County Road 19 which does lie within Otsego. If such an interchange is constructed, both the area abutting I-94 along with the County Road 19 corridor would become attractive areas for future development. Therefore, Otsego should monitor this issue and collaborate with the City of Albertville in the coordination of desired area land uses in the area. Collector and Arterial Streets The City has cited a serious need to define in advance the network of major "collector and arterial" routings which serve to provide logical and necessary access and connections from one part of the community to another. The lack of such a system has become a major issue in review of subdivision requests and in regard to appropriate access onto major carriers. Through a designated classification of streets as discussed in the Concept Plan of this report, future safety and function problems relating to access may be avoided. Aside from I-94 and Highway 101, Otsego has a number of designated collector and arterial streets which channel traffic from the City's residential areas to their intra-city and commuter designations. Kadler, LaBeaux, McAllister, Nashua and Odean Avenues lies as major north/south thoroughfares, while 60th, 70th, SOth, 83rd, and 97th Streets all lie as major east/west carriers of traffic. �' As noted on the Transportation Plan, several additions and/or changes have been recommended for Otsego's functional classification system. 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 and preferred roadway alignments. 1. 85th Street_ As shown on the Transportation Plan, an easterly extension of 85th Street has been proposed to intersect with County Road 42. In addition, the simultaneous vacation of that portion of River Road which lies between Page and Parrish Avenues has been proposed. Such a roadway extension will greatly improve the urban core's transportation patterns by providing a convenient roadway access to County Road 42 and relieving unnecessary congestion from the northerly County Road 42/County_ Road 39 intersection. The vacation of the said segment of River Road will eliminate three potentially dangerous intersections and will improve the developability of adjacent lands. It should be noted, however, that the proposed vacated segment lies alongside an NSP transmission line. As such, future development in the area must be considerate of the line's location or investigate relocation possibilities. 2. Odean Avenue_ Odean Avenue, while presenting average daily traffic volumes in excess of 15,000, should be reclassified from minor arterial status to collector status. According to the State's functional classification for streets and highways, minor arterial streets should be located on the edge of development and neighborhoods and should exhibit a spacing between roadways of 0.5 - 2.0 miles. Because Odean Avenue defies the intent of its minor arterial classification, it is recommended that it be redesignated to a collector status to better reflect its characteristics. 3. 96th Street_ 96th Street, which lies directly south of the County Park, shall ultimately extend westward to provide a direct link between Odean Avenue and County Road 42. Due to the proposed route's convenience and access to major activity centers, it is suggested that the route be redesignated as a minor collector street to more closely reflect its function. 4. Nashua Avenue_ As shown on the Transportation Plan, a southerly extension of Nashua Avenue has been proposed between 60th and 77th Avenues. Such an extension of the roadway would create a number of advantages in the City's roadway system: o The roadway extension would provide a more direct, high speed route between County Roads 37 and 39 and allow a convenient bypassing of the City's urban .area. 110 IY �\�� VI _ / � ,,,, „\ t .� `�. • .� ) .r KANLCR �. :.. 1 AO i ,iPP� -_.. _. _ .,. ... � .-. � I �, /� •� ,_.. l :. .� = KALCNGA 1 i 951h y 9TIb � � 97U T ,� '� I w 1 rT � � � tr � � r t4 13 � 18 � 17 �16 � F : E 15 �= � < �5 92nd Si w Y � 1 j� ' � in v= ... a � i esm sT ST �?� 27 � -<i 6v S/h ST �'TS �,� � eou� sl �I� 23 aoln sr 26 Y 701h ST Transportation Plan a7lh ST �i 1't < ` Q 24 4 9 0 ' < asln ` ; .� j�`�wul� i ,; aom sr �"U��'��'' 771h ST 771h ST �; ism sT 25 ,� � 30 � �'�� N .��. = u � ' z < u �:��: 31 � � Principal Arterial ■ � � ■ Minor Arterial Rnuuu,,,,,, Collector Street ' Locat Street 28 0 •;��;� 671h y S &� 33 :•:�•: 3 };�:;� < 62nd ST _, o tiGib SI 27 �:, �'c;� �nd ST �`r1iQ„ � s� �-�°iri-ii-� O j 34 � O 35 651h 5T t RICE u L 62nd ST ••• � i .5 0 SCALE IN MILES MAF DATE SEPTEMBER 1989 � NOTE nM YAF M FOR RANNNO • Fuwvoace owT A1O MKf1AD Nor ec usw wNeN rnecuc 1lAMR1EMEIfT6 ARL REOUNFD. 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PREPARED BY: �arthwest f Associated Consultants, Inc. x �n v„ 112 o The route would consolidate two parallel and duplicating traffic carriers in segments of McAllister and Oakwood Avenues. o The route would remove high volume traffic from Oakwood Avenue which is characterized by frequent single family access. o A southerly extension of Nashua Avenue would provide a clear division between the City's designated urbanized area and its prime agricultural land which is to be preserved. 5. Oakwood Avenue. If a southerly extension of Nashua Avenue does occur, Oakwood Avenue should be reclassified from a minor arterial to a local street. Such a classification would reflect the intense single family access provided on the route. 6. McAllister Avenue_ Like Oakwood Avenue, McAllister Avenue should be reclassified if a southerly extension of Nashua Avenue did occur. The street should be down -graded from a collector street to a local street. 7. 83rd Street_ Currently, the City's centrally located east/west collector route requires segments of travel upon 80th, 83rd, and 85th Streets. While the route presently poses no problems in terms of accommodating existing traffic volumes, some concern exists in regard to its indirectness and roundabout alignment. In a low priority issue, the City should investigate the long term possibility of realigning the route to provide a more direct and fluid connection between 80th and 85th Street. As part of the collector's realignment, segments of 83rd Street and Marlow Avenue should also be reconfigured to avoid odd street intersections. It should be noted that execution of the suggested realignment is not without conflict. Issues including property acquisition, property division, and an adjacent marsh area all contribute as identifiable obstacles. It must be reiterated that the illustrated route is meant only to denote a need for a more direct collector route through the City. As such, the realignment of 83rd Street should be considered only in the long term and conceptual in nature. 8. 70th Street_ In light of the fact that only County Road 39 currently provides a direct east/west transportation route through the entire- City, the City should investigate the possibility of extending 70th Street westward to provide a direct, straight line of travel between Kadler Avenue and Highway 101. This issue should, however, be considered a lower priority issue which should be considered when area traffic volumes would warrant its existence. 113 As noted in the Plan Inventory, a significant number of urban roadways within the City are surfaced in gravel.. As part of the Street System Plan, it is suggested that all designated collector streets which lie within the City's designated Urban Service Area be ultimately surfaced in a bituminous material. It should be noted, however, that the timing of such upgrades are largely independent upon the level of urban intensification. The construction and/or upgrade of collector or arterial streets should be 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 and highways in the Policy Plan should be used for standards and criteria in establishing such streets. Outside of the above recommendations, regular maintenance is a vital component in the City's street improvement and should be given due attention. Cul-de-sacs As part of an advanced planning process, community leaders have expressed a desire to formulate a clear policy in regard to cul- de-sac streets. While such streets are highly marketable from a developer/realtor standpoint, they typically present an undesirable condition in regard to public safety and maintenance. In addressing this issue, it must be recognized that cul-de-sacs can, in certain instances, be used to advantage and do hold a place in development proposals. Specifically, they may be used to pick up groups of lots in odd corners of a subdivision, provide access to otherwise excessively deep lots or where topography and natural features make other street patterns limit the developability of the property. As a means of retaining the advantages of cul-de-sac arrangements and minimizing emergency vehicle access -and maintenance concerns cited by City Officials, cul-de-sacs should only be provided where definite barriers are present which the lot access alternative is desirable. Specifically, Otsego's subdivision regulations should provide a minimum cul-de-sac turn around diameter of 90 feet from outer curb to outer curb. Such a provision would allow both fire and maintenance equipment proper maneuvering space. 114 A Burlington Northern rail line bisects the southwestern corner of Otsego. To date, the line is bounded by undeveloped agriculturally used land. Due to the line's remoteness from the City's urban core and accessible transportation routes, it is believed that the rail line will not stimulate development activity in the near future. It should be noted, however, that any future adjacent development would be highly contingent upon the availability of public sewer and water service. If development proposals are brought forth, all proposed adjacent land use allocations should be carefully coordinated with the City of Albertville to affirm future compatibility. Currently, few if any trails exist within Otsego. As a result, people are forced to walk and ride upon streets and highways. The City has expressed an interest in creating a trail system which would connect activity centers throughout the City. In order to produce a well planned and efficient system of trailways, a Comprehensive Trail System Plan should be conceived in conjunction with the Transportation Plan. Although the trails plan may parallel the Transportation Plan, it focuses specifically on the transportation needs of the non -motorized transportation modes (i.e., pedestrian and bicycle). Such a trails plan should emphasize the development of a trail system along major and minor arterial and collector streets. These routes are typically best suited for a trail corridor system for the following reasons: 1. They provide most direct routes to various trail user destinations. 2. Street rights -of -way provide available area for trail development. 3. Trail construction in conjunction with street improvements results in lower overall construction costs. 4. Street routes typically are located in areas having the fewest physical limitations that would inhibit street construction. Trail routes following the street rights -of - way typically also benefit from fewer physical limitations. 5. Funds are available with the construction of vehicular � thoroughfares for the development of trails. 6. The general acceptance to trails in residential areas is better along thoroughfares than along rear yards or at other isolated locations. 115 `�' . ... 991h w _.. � - _� __ � ._: _� - Z KAIENGA —� —�� " "- .r 1 951h ST y 9Tm _ � 971h S F 1 � 9sth sr SN � .. � A 2 � � M • 415 ' m 14 13 � 17 gl ; p ' ' 1 `5 92nd ST W Y 1 8 � � `t , •� �� N � � �} ��Jti Y 19 a � y Z ' ._ e7ln sr � ». �` 1 .5 0 1 y 1 < 20 22 23 � 24 �19 0 ast ' ��' SCALE IN MILES a < a � IIIUJ {aillll � `I' 851h ST m �' � i S LL Ol MAP DATE: J � � SEPTEMBER1989 a 83rd ST. � I ' BOIh ST BOIh ST � � �, i a.. >p, r 771h ST 771h 5T 1 rt� � � < �FUIri`OSf3 OKY AND SNOIADNO NOT 6E USED WHEN VRECtSE I--� � < < � < 29 27 ` •�`� :_ MEAsuRENENT3 ARE REWMED. I—+ ?�tn sTw, 27 w 26 � 7stn sr 25 � < 30 � J 2$ 0 42 -+ � � BASE MAP S0UY3CE: �l < o w < k' '' ,<r m Z � '^ � 26 �•� WRIGHT COUNTY � _ < V o 72nd ST - _.�._ SURVEYORS OFFICE 7.25-89 a BGRiy Tom sT 7otn sr S � � 70th ST 37 37 7oth sT 37 � c rO c �; ' _ �, D�, m 94 < -.. y 67th 5T O� 67th � � Z ` �.p - NOR ��-r.�."zzz : •r�:l:�rar J - �r y _ 34 N 35 "; --'36 �� 31 32 `��/' 3 0 34 ` � 35 651h sT PO"o �.__ 7 / � o < a �' 65th 5T � /�- `��,r_� } � 38 � �o2nd ;T OTY Cr � w �_- �( % ;.'% x 62nd 5T a RICE Z :iA( C�`+ � < Y A �... .�'�I C_...-.�� o 1. 62nd ST a -} 1 6i)tn 5T �. --- — -�-Q, 6;,tr 5T 3% 6�^.0, 3T � �� .%, Trail System Existing Activity Center �� Immediate Trails PREPARED BY: Plan �C Future Activity Center IIIIIIIIIII Anticipated Trails . �orthwest Associated Consultants, Inc. Jill .,1,/�. I 7. Crossings of thoroughfares can be better accommodated with traffic controls that exist or are planned with the development of thoroughfares. The development of commercial areas along County Road 39 (90th Street) and Highway 101, along with the proposed upgrade of the County Park, furthers the need for safe and convenient pedestrian access from adjacent residential areas, and especially future adjacent higher density neighborhoods. As illustrated on the following Trail System Plan, specific consideration should be given to providing walking and possibly bicycle trails at the following locations: o Along the north side of County Road 39 between Nashua Avenue and Highway 101. o Upon 85th Street between Needham and Page Avenues_. o Alongside Odean Avenue from 78th Street to a proposed westerly expansion of the Otsego County Park. o Along the west side of County Road 42 (Parrish Avenue) between 50th Street and the Mississippi River. o Along 96th Street between County Road 42 and a future connection to 95th Street. Contingent upon full adjacent development, the Trails System Plan should be expanded to include the following trail segments in the future. o Along the north side of County Road 39 between Kadler and Nashua Avenues. o Along the east side of Nashua Avenue between 85th and 97th Streets. o Upon a future easterly extension of 85th Street between County Road 42 and Page Avenue. o Along the west side of County Road 42/Quaday Avenue between 72nd and 90th Streets. o Alongside Odean Avenue from 78th Street to Odell. The provision of sidewalks along developed segments of the City's collector streets would allow neighboring residents full pedestrian access to Otsego's activity centers. While the proposed 95th Street trail does not flank a designated collector street, the route is viewed as an integral segment of the City's sidewalk or trails plan by providing a direct pedestrian route to the Otsego County Park. 117 Connecting the City's activity centers with a walking and/or bicycling trail is an idea that has been expressed by some City � officials. Planning such trails and constructing the routes prior to further development should be coordinated with subdivision construction. Attempting to construct trails through areas where homes are being built and occupied may cause compatibility problems especially when placed along rear lot lines. As such, it is recommended that future walking/bicycle paths occur along front property lines within the street right- of-way. Commercial passenger bus service is not provided within either the City of Otsego or the City of Albertville. Greyhound Bus Lines, however, does provide passenger service to the proximate City of Elk River. Due to the nearby availability of passenger bus service and relatively small population base within the City, it is expected that existing service will accommodate the needs of Otsego residents within the immediate future. SENIOR CITIZEN TRANSPORTATION Wright County Human Services provides a senior citizen 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 elderly residents, an increasing elderly population may initiate the need for full time van -type service. 118 Community Facilities Plan CON�I[TNITY FACILITIES PLAN IN`I'RODIICTION Community facilities include those lands, buildings, services and systems which are provided on a public or semi-public basis in the interest of, or benefit to, the residents of the community. Their importance should not be underestimated in that they are offered as a necessity for sustaining life within the community environment and are, therefore, a major determinant of the quality and safety of the City. In order to enhance the quality of life within Otsego, it is fundamental that adequate community facilities are provided for its residents. Commonly provided facilities include park, open space, administrative offices and while not currently available, public utilities. - Public utilities, specifically sanitary is possibly the most significant development patterns within the City. materialize, it will prompt a change in and location. sewer and water service, factor in influencing Should such service both land use intensity Government buildings and the City's park facilities will also play a major role in both providing community amenities and projecting a positive image of Otsego. These facilities reflect Otsego's concern and dedication in providing its residents with a quality living environment, where recreational opportunities are abundant and project a high standard of living. PUBLIC UTILITIES Water and Sanitary Sewer System Otsego is currently without public sanitary sewer and water facilities. The -sewer and water needs of the area are currently provided by individual on -site sewer systems and individual wells. There is, however, one multi -property private sewer system located in Otsego. The system is part of the River Bend Mobile Home Park near Highway 101 and River Road. The sewage treatment facility is maintained by the park owner although Otsego has some joint, legally assigned responsibilities for the system's operation. Current land use potential, in terms of the water and sanitary sewer systems needed for development, are currently controlled through the functions of the Wright County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. Per Ordinance requirements, potential lot size must be sufficient enough to permit installation of individual sewage disposal systems. 121 It should be noted, .however, that will pursue the adoption of its Ordinances. The Ordinances should relating to sewage disposal. as a new municipality, Otsego own Zoning and Subdivision contain specific requirements The City has expressed a supreme concern of potential ground water pollution which could occur as a result of possible wide spread septic system failure. According to the City Engineer, the possibility of such an occurrence is a realistic situation due to soil conditions and water tables. As a means of addressing this concern, the City has been subdivided into urban and rural service areas. The designation of these districts has been based in part on potential sewer serviceability. The urban service area has been subdivided into immediate and long range designations. Although the concentration of platted properties served as an initial means to geographically define the immediate urban service area, it must be recognized that public sewer service capability also was instrumental in the district's establishment. To be fully recognized in this regard is the City's policy to avoid the installation of a public sanitary sewer system to the extent and for the longest time possible. Simultaneously, not to be overlooked is the very real potential of ground water contamination due to existing development densities and concentrations. As a result, the possibility of future public sanitary sewer service must be considered. In this regard, measures need to be taken to avoid unanticipated, required improvements and to provide for minimal financial impacts which would adversely affect homeowners as well as the City. Efforts have already been initiated, looking, into cooperative efforts with -the City of Elk River and utilization of a portion of their treatment plant capacity. If agreement can be reached on treatment availability and a mandated need for service is eventually found to exist, massive cost savings could be realized. Another such "hedge", which has already been established as part of the City's recently adopted Subdivision Ordinance, is the requirement -for resubdivision potential of lots which are created. In the event that public sanitary sewer service would become necessary, the individual homeowner would have the ability to further divide the lot, thereby spreading and reducing costs. Other such protective measures need to be constantly identified and pursued to further enhance protections for all concerned. This also includes preventive measures such as programs and regulations addressing private septic system maintenance. Beyond the major portion of the immediate urban service area described above, a second area has been established in the vicinity of Highway 101 and County Road 42. .Within this small portion of the City, a limited collection/treatment system has been constructed by the property owner/developer. These facilities afford the potential of urban scale development and as a consequence, the .area has been so designated. As of this point 122 in time, the City has not adequately established the capacity and related geographic area coverage which is possible. As a consequence, the area has not been precisely defined as part of the Comprehensive Plan. Prior to further development of an urban character taking place in this portion of the immediate urban service district, this determination must be made and approved by the City. Moreover, as the City is technically responsible and liable for this collection/treatment system, an analysis of the operations and maintenance of the system needs to be conducted and a conclusion reached on handling of the system in the future. When public sewer and/or water service does become available, the City should require either the presence or immediate availability of service prior to the initiation of development. To avoid a premature need for a public sanitary sewer system and ensure public safety, mandatory septic system pumping has been endorsed by the City. - 123 N -�\ C � �\ � i �•, y ..'/ `. .� �_._' �.. .'f.t':._.�� .-- e � ' �� 1 10 �_ � �_ � .SFF _..._ ... _ , -_ _ ,o,,t 1� _ ... .. , ,� 991h w �7_.. �� i C7� ...` __ ._::� �-.-. ...ice `L-' _ � i Z KALENCA 951n ST r 9Ttn � � ! 971h S - „ , w W � s 951h ST i9. 95th ST 2 J m 17- '*rr g1 1 s � �15 <14 13 18 - � '� 92nd ST w Y � r ,� o N _ , x 19 z 3...... „.... i - ' o u 85N ST W 27 ST c� % 6- 5 � � 1s�.1, o �(� a C; Y 6 i�in ST u1;. J Y 23 <I 24 5 BOIh ST 801h ST 771h ST a 26 a 7stn sT 25 � i w a m z J Z � 70th ST 70th ST I � � 35 I �--.�o— -/ Sanitary Sewer Service Concept 871h ST a �19 H a a � � 0 BJrd ST. a c �'r BSth ST. 77th ST xz "'•' �" �i � 1�I1111111111111 III(IIIIII111 30 � 9 28 e <� a ■ o --. -- sr oe� 671h 31 �r 32 0 $� 33 0 3 0 62nd ST ■ ■ ■ ■ Study Area Boundary uunuulll Sewer Service Area � � _-��. r:�\ �� i�• z 1 .5 0 1 i '� �`� SCALE IN MILES �I NAP DATE: 11111111111111111111 11111 1 �i, SEPTEMBER 1989 2 Q �� NOTE: TNS MAP IS i011 PIAMhtN6 PURPOSES ONLY AND StKKILO �' .. IIOT SE USED WHEN PRECISE 27 � MEASUREMENTS ARE REotARED. f; . � 42 o BASE MAP SOURCE: 26 '•� WRIGHT COUNTY 72nd ST ---_. SURVEYORS OFFICE 7.25.89 -_- \ a 9Qa, D�� ' o a 9 __ 7' 0 34 a � 35 65th 5T °"o _ a 36 N --52na s- c; Tr a RICE �1 62nd ST � � -' - Y , pA. ("0`i L. a i- 601h ST � a r. _-_: ^-'l1 � �" � � r i N Source: Hakanson Anderson Associates Inc. ® Gravity main s.. Force main ® .Lift Station PREPARED BY: �orthwest Associated Consultants, Inc. Currently, storm water drainage is handled by naturally occurring drainage swales and ponding areas and by ditches constructed along Otsego roadways. The existing system of storm water drainage has proven inadequate in the past with major problems occurring during seasonal thaws and rainfalls. These types of drainage problems are quite common in areas in experiencing a transition from rural to urban. As natural drainage flows are disputed, unanticipated problems are typically found to occur. While these problems have at least been partially responded to, concern exists over continuing and growing problems. To reduce ditch overflow and flooding, a storm water management plan should be developed. Specifically, the plan could devise a program for developing drainage basins, using open channels, piping and ponds. The plan should also address design considerations, costs, and phasing required to make the transition from a largely rural community to one with a significant amount of urban development. The plan should also, to the extent possible, strive to avoid storm sewer piping and utilize natural drainageways. With the City expressing community identity, it must recreational facilities may this goal. an intense desire to promote its be recognized that Otsego's park and serve as a major tool in realizing As mentioned in the Planning Inventory, Otsego County Park and recreational facility is the only park within the City. In large part, the 30 acre park has been adequate due to the large lot single family development which characterizes the City's urban neighborhoods. It should be noted that the park has been slated for expansion over the next three years. The expansion plan includes the acquisition of 55 acres of land lying directly west of the existing park boundaries and will provide an extension of the existing trail system and a prairie restoration project. In projecting future park land needs within Otsego, a common rule of thumb states that 11 acres of park land should be provided for each 1,000 people of population. Under this scenario, Otsego will need approximately 63 acres of park land in 1990 and 87 acres by the year 2000. Based on the projections and the anticipated expansion of the Otsego County Park, the anticipated total of 85 acres of park land contained within the City should sufficiently accommodate the community's recreational -needs through the year 2000. 125 N CT i KAIENGA 95 ST Y 9'rlh � � i 97th 5 ¢ 961h ST '1 U � 114 < 17 � °1 15 92nd ST W 13 18 Y � r � < 1 9 Z ... .rhn It A X as� sr i < (an ST � 27 7 6- 5 ✓,Tso^' "ilk, Y eo.� sr .."1,: 23 <I 24 J a7ln sT ,�' �19 0 w< < 3 � 0 a aafd sT. BOIh 5T 90th 5T � 771h ST < < �, w 26 � 751h ST 25 < o W < � Y m Z 5 I��nrh ci 701h ST � 35 I �.._.3g"_^ i LE Park System Plan r 30 J a 671h ST 31 Otsego, Minnesota 1 .5 0 1 SCALE IN MILES MAP GATE: SEPTEMBER 1989 VNOTE: TTIs MAP IS fOf1 PLAMMNG PvrosEs oN�r ANo z,KNA o NOT eE usER wNEN PREasE MEASUP£MENTS ARE REOl1FED. BASE MAP SOURCE: WRIGHT COUNTY -----. SURVEYORS OFFICE 7.25-89 �, D�; `�P P — 32 `Y' '33 0 34 � � 35 sstn sT �'o _ ._ o s.', a 3 cYi a 36 0 I _'-62nd �i C!?Y ^.r 0 62nd ST <a RICE pl � -�.": _. 0:.. (� r�;,i E 62nd ST 3 601h ST � 6C•r S. e0tn >( - Note: Plan is to be considered preliminary in nature and should be subject to further study by the Park and Trails Committee �' Z 771h ST 29 701h 5T c i0~ 67th ;:�' Existing park �> ,�, Proposed Park u�. Proposed Trails 1'>, > 28 27 0 s W o /Ga 70th 5T Z a 0 26` 72nd 5T PREPARED BY: �orthwest Associated Consultants, Inc. While the expansion of the County Park can be expected to accommodate the City's immediate park land needs in terms of land area, the City still needs to address its future recreational needs. Continued development, as well as increased density possibilities are likely to escalate demand for localized park and recreational facilities. In addition, a community trail system is a feature which -will be gaining demand as the City's population ages. As a means of addressing the specific park and recreational needs of the Community, Otsego has established a Parks and Trails Committee. The formation of the Committee is viewed as highly positive and will allow detailed analysis of this important community feature. As a first step in addressing these park needs, a preliminary Comprehensive Park and Trail System Plan has been developed. The plan, while considered preliminary in nature, is intended to identify plan components so that when opportunities do arise, they may be programmed for development. In developing a park system, there are three types of parks the City may wish to consider in the future. 1. Community Parks. These parks would provide facilities for more intensive recreational activities, such as tennis courts, ball fields, swimming pools, and ice skating rinks. 2. Neighborhood Parks. These parks could be much smaller in size than the community parks, and only provide limited recreational offerings for children such as tot lots with small climbing apparatus; or walking trails with park benches and picnic areas oriented towards adult -type recreation. 3. Passive/Preservation Parks. These parks would be set in the natural areas of the community where preservation of the natural environment would be the primary emphasis. Hiking trails, wildlife sanctuaries and picnic facilities would be among the primary uses of such a park facility, which in turn would benefit the natural wildlife of the area and nature enthusiasts. The existing Otsego County Park, while offering a wide range of passive recreational opportunities (i.e., trails, picnic areas, tot lots), is fairly limited in its accessibility and active recreational choices (i.e., tennis courts, ball fields, skating rinks, etc.) . 127 Within the framework of a park system plan, consideration should be given to the future establishment of a community park which offers a range of intense recreational opportunities (i.e., tennis and basketball courts, ball fields, etc.). Such a park should be easily accessible and may service the recreational needs of future higher density residential development. Specific areas within the City which should be considered as long term park system opportunities include the wildlife management areas located around Rice Lake and near 67th Street and Odell. These areas are currently owned by the State of Minnesota and are managed by the Department of Natural Resources. While the City does not include either a community or neighborhood park, the provision of neighborhood parks are not a priority at this time dine to the large lot residential development. Although this issue may currently be of low priority, caution should be taken as the existing development pattern could change and more intense and infill development could occur. In determining the recreational desires of Otsego residents, it is recommended that a survey be conducted to identify specific needs and wants of the community. From such an assessment, the City should be able to determine what residents would like to see offered as recreational opportunities. From this base of information, a detailed park system plan may be developed to determine the most equitable and efficient means of developing the system. The park system plan should be prepared in collaboration with County and State Governments and should include analysis based upon need, suggested individual park development, improvement programming and identification of funding sources. The plan should strive to provide Otsego residents with a varied and high quality recreational environment. While private in nature, a 50 acre golf driving range has been proposed directly east of the in-tersection of Highway 101. -The range would increase the recreational choices available to City residents and is viewed generally as a positive development in that it absorbs unbuildable land which lies within the 100 year floodplain. In regard to the development proposal, it must be stressed that with its adjacency to Highway 101, the golf range will be afforded considerable visibility and will imply a development standard for the community. As such, care should be taken in the range's design to present an aesthetically pleasing development of which the City may be proud. As a factor of community pride and identity, a noteworthy concern involves the location and appearance of City Hall (former Township Hall) located on 95th Street (County Road 39) and Nashua Avenue. Not only is the existing facility old and outdated, its physical size has presented a number of problems by being too small to house a number of public hearings and meetings. The pursuit of a new City Hall facility has therefore been suggested. As a community of over 5, 000 people, services are provided from a highly minimal capability for improvement. local governmental responsibilities which, if not addressed in advance, limitations. the City's local government limited physical plant with It is also expected that will increase with time will cause undue strain and In addressing this concern, prime importance should be placed on the proper location for a new facility as well as space requirements. It should be recognized that long-range facility needs should include the provision for such potential uses as public works facilities, police/fire station, sheriff sub- station, etc. As a result, the City should investigate reserving adequate land to accommodate total long range facility needs. In regard to location, a new City Hall should lie in an area which is both accessible to local residents, and highly visible. It must be noted that site selection is of paramount importance in that the City Hall structure itself serves as a sign of sorts for the community by radiating a message of identity and standard of quality. As a means of assuring a visible statement and typically improving accessibility, it is recommended that a "corner" site take precedent over an available interior site. At the present time, a preferred facility location has not been determined. While specific space requirements of a new City Hall facility should be quantified based upon a long range needs assessment, some generalized space planning principles may still hold relevance. A new City Hall facility should include an office area fully separated from the Council Chambers. The Council Chambers should be large and up-to-date with a raised platform where Council Members are seated apart from the citizens in attendance. The building should also hold one or two conference rooms of adequate size to hold developer/City administration meetings. When the City Hall facility is to be constructed, consideration should also be given to furnishing future space for other City service departments. 129 Planning Districts PLANNING DISTRICTS INT`RODIICTION To facilitate detailed examination of development prospects for all areas of the community, Otsego has been divided into nine (9) planning districts. The location of these planning districts is illustrated on the map on the following page, as well as being described below. The following section of the Land Use Plan details existing and recommended development for each individual planning district. The planning district boundaries were established mainly using the location of similar land uses and physical barriers. District 1 occupies the northwestern corner of the City and is bordered on the north by the Mississippi River and the west by the City boundary. The district is characterized by_relatively new residential subdivisions which border the river. That portion of the district which lies north of County Road 39, which bisects the district is contained within the City's long range urban service area. District 2 lies in the north central portion of the City and flanks County Road 39. The district, while largely undeveloped, does contain a number of scattered residential properties and is considered a prime area for future residential development. Like District 1, the portion of District 2 which lies north of County Road 39 is contained within Otsego's long range urban service area district. District 3, which encompasses the City's most intense development area, lies south of the Mississippi River between Nashua Avenue and County Road 42 (Parrish Avenue). The area consists primarily of residential uses but does contain a pocket of commercial development and the City's singular recreational facility. Excepting an area of land along Nashua Avenue, District 3 lies entirely within the City's immediate urban service district. District 4 lies along the eastern border of the City and consumes the Highway 101 corridor. The corridor currently exhibits a wide variety of scattered land uses and remains largely undeveloped and with its pending upgrade, will become a focal point of the community. The northern one-third of the district is contained within the City's immediate urban service area, while the central one-third lies within the long range service area. The southern one-third of the district has been designated as a rural service area. District 5 lies in the southeastern portion of Otsego and is bordered on the northwest by the Mississippi River and the south by the City's southern boundary line. The area is primarily undeveloped with a number of dispersed residential uses. The vast majority of the district lies within the City's -rural 133 service area. That portion of the district which lies north of County Road 37 is designated as a long range urban service area. District 6 lies directly south of the City's primary urban development area between Nashua and Quaday Avenues. The area is similarly undeveloped with scattered residential properties and contains two designated wildlife management areas. Reflective of a southerly development progression, the northern one-half of the district lies within the City's long range urban service area, while the southern one-half (south of County Road 37) has been designated as a rural service area. District 7 lies south of 85th Street between Nashua and Packard Avenue and is characterized by its high percentage of manufactured homes. With the exception. of that portion of the district which borders Nashua Avenue, District 7 lies entirely within the City's immediate urban service area. District 8 has been designated to retain its existing rural/agricultural use. The district lies in the western one- half of the City and contains Otsego's most productive agricultural land. The district also composes the community's largest area of homogenous use. Reflective of the district's agricultural character, District 7 lies entirely within the City's rural service area. District 9, as shown on the attached Planning District Map, occupies the extreme southwest corner of Otsego. The district is bounded on the north by the Burlington Northern Railroad and on its south, east, and west by City municipal boundaries. The district lies within both the long range urban service area and rural service area. �34 I'-' w CSl +! a Planning Districts \, f: Otsego, innesota 1 .5 0 1 SCALE IN MILES YAV DATE: SEPTEMBER 1989 � MOTE: Tltl MAP D F011 PLANNMIO � PUPPOSES OILY AND SINxRD NOT SE USED WNEN PPECI4E NEAtlnc us NT4 APE PEOUNIED, BASE MAP SOURCE: WRIGHT COUNTY SURVEYORS OFFICE 7.25-89 �� ' �,� � 90 _- . '� 36 � � 62rd � c�.?r ' - PREPARED BY: �orthwest Associated Consultants, Inc. JPE �III�.. DISTRICT 1 District 1 occupies the extreme northwestern portion of the City and is intersected by County Road 39 (95th Street) and Kadler Avenue. That portion of the district lying north of County Road 39 lies within the City's long range urban service area, while that area lying south of the said roadway has been designated for rural service. The district has been the location of a healthy amount of recent residential development activity. Island View Estates, while not fully developed, provides the highest average property valuations within the entire City. Housing choices are primarily targeted toward upper middle and low end high income groups. Primary development attractants include the river's proximity, existing vegetation and varied topography. Farm type uses, which currently consume approximately one-half of the district, include both crop production and dairy cattle farms. The Riverwood Conference Center is also partially located in the east -central portion of Planning District 1. The balance of the complex and related land holdings overlap into Planning District 2. The creation and evolution of the Center was handled by Wright County and was technically classified as a resort activity. As such, the use is a conforming, conditional use activity within the respective zoning districts which currently apply to the land in question. Based upon policies established in both the Policy Plan as well as the Development Framework, no additional, similar type uses of this non-residential character are expected in the northwestern portion of the City. The existence of Riverwood is, however, acknowledged and its continuance and/or possible expansion is recognized, provided that the activities and/or facilities are conference center related in some fashion. This does not, however, include utilization of the complex for "transient" type motel services. Furthermore, so as to more appropriately govern the Riverwood Conference Center as well as to avoid. questions of zoning precedent, a Planned Unit Development Zoning District is viewed as appropriate for the complex and land holdings involved. For a portion of the land comprising the Center, Wild and Scenic Recreational River Corridor Zoning will be jointly .applicable. Where such a situation .exists, the Wild and Scenic Regulations will take precedent and govern the activities and related matters involved. As in all districts within Otsego, no municipal sewer or water service exists within this district. As such, a continuation of large lot, low density residential development is expected to continue in the area. As shown on the proposed land use map, future development. has been designated to lie primarily north of County Road 39 (95th Street). As a method of achieving this desired end, it is suggested that the portion of the district which lies north of 136 95th Street be rezoned to encourage a maximum residential density of 4 dwelling units per 40 acres of land. In large scale plats, however, 2 1/2 acre lots may be allowed along the river corridor (consistent with wild and scenic standards). Future development should strive to retain the area's higher income character to present a balance in City housing choices. Development should also strive to retain existing site vegetation and should be evaluated for conformance to applicable floodplain and Wild and Scenic River District regulations. In regard to that area of land lying south of County Road 39, a continuance of agricultural usage is to be encouraged. As such, no residential property divisions of less than one dwelling unit per 40 acres of land should be encouraged. The City Engineer has indicated that due to natural drainage patterns in the area, future public sewer service in the area is not likely. District 1 is provided access via two minor arterial streets, County Roads 39 and 19 and a collector street in Kadler Avenue. While no changes are proposed in the district's functional classification of streets, future development should prohibit single family lot access to the said routes. It should also be noted that a pedestrian/bicycle trail has been proposed to lie along the north side of 95th Street. Such a trail would provide area residents a direct route to the City's administrative facilities, the Otsego County -Park, and the City's commercial center. The construction of such a trail should, however, be largely dependent upon the intensity of residential development which flanks the County Road 39 corridor. 1. All proposed development shall be subject to conformance with applicable floodplain and Wild and Scenic River District regulations. 2. That portion of the district which lies north of County Road 39 (95th Street) is rezoned to encourage a density of 4 dwelling units per 40 acres. In large scale plats, however, 2 1/2 acre lots may be allowed along the river corridor. Such a rezoning shall ensure desired area uses and will protect prime agricultural land which lies south of 95th Street. 3. Future development in the area should strive to retain the area's higher income character as well as existing area vegetation. 137 4. Upon an intensification of area development, consideration is given to providing a pedestrian/bicycle trail along the north side of 95th Street. Such a trail would link district development with the major activity centers within the City (i.e., City Hall, Otsego County Park, the City's commercial center) . 5. Direct single family lot access to County Road 39 (95th Street), County Road 19, and Kadler Avenue should be discouraged. 138 ........ .� � � i�' f:�.• FN i �,J �� '�• �:�• 11�� i`1111111 _��r�� i�r��nr��rr ..., ��i��r�t;i�tt�a�u��ulll�l � � � 15 �� J _'�' 92ND t�+•� ��tllllllllllllilllllllllllllllli•ilfi�lllll 101ST -f 199TH."r •••.•.. RD, 39 (95TH ST,)� unlnnllllllll►nul 1111111111111111111111 111111111111111111 W J Q 97TH •• nnlr�' �Innnll nl �'t 1 �4- �_ :Q�: .. ix ,,; , ,-, !" U ., r � �Irrll�rlrrrrrrrl,, Otsego, Minnesota 1000� 0 500' 2000� BASE IAAP SOI,FtCE'. V'IRIGHT CCI;rIT'I SI.FiVEYORS OFFICE 7.25.89 PROPOSED LAND USE NATURAL FEATURES � Planning A -Agricultural � - Floodplain/Wetlands }r } LD.. -Low Density Residential ®_Steep Slopes ®�s li �C ` MD -Medium Density Residential. ooco�ocn nv. �. -Tree Massing 1 HD .High Density Residential �- • � � �- Wild and Scenic District Boundary r NC -Neighborhood Commercial ' �OrthWest Map. illustrates approximate locations HC -Highway Commercial ssociated -subject to detailed review at time A p -Park/Public Facility of proposed development COI1SUjtatltS, (Irt J DISTRICT 2 District 2 lies in the north central portion of the City. The district is bisected by County Road 39 (95th Street) and abuts the Mississippi River on the north. Like District 1, that portion of District 2 which lies north of County Road 39 lies within the City's long range urban service area. The area lying south of the said roadway has been designated for rural service. While the district is currently consumed almost entirely by agricultural uses, its proximity to the Mississippi River and exposure to the Mississippi make it a highly desirable area for future low density residential uses. Specifically, residential development north of County Road 39 would provide an infilling of Otsego's higher income riverside property (between Districts 1 and 3) and provide the City with an orderly and cohesive development extension. _ Like District 1, this district is not provided public sewer and water and holds a significant amount of land within the designated 100 year floodplain and the Wild and Scenic River District. To ensure a desired land use and retain the district's prime agricultural land, it is recommended that the portion of the district which lies north of 95th Street be rezoned so as to encourage a residential density of 4 dwelling units per 40 acres of land. Consistent with wild and scenic regulations, 2 1/2 acre lots may be allowed in large scale plats along the river corridor. Land lying south of 95th Street should retain its agricultural use and no residential property divisions of less than ten acres should be encouraged (excepting farmsteads). District 2 also contains a significant amount of natural vegetation. Because forested areas within Otsego are so limited, specific incentives for its preservation should be included as part of the subdivision and development process. In addition, new development should be evaluated for conformance to applicable floodplain and Wild and Scenic River District regulations. In regard to potential public sewer and water service, the City Engineer has indicated that excellent soil drainage flows in the area are likely to eliminate a need for sanitary sewer service in the district. District 2 is bisected by County Road 39 (95th Street) and is bordered by Nashua and County Road 19 (LaBeaux Avenue) on its east and west borders. Future development within the district should prohibit direct single family lot access to the said routes. With County Road 39 being a designated minor arterial, spacing between future roadways should be limited to lie at 0.5- 2.0 mile intervals. 140 Development within the district should also include a provision for a future pedestrian/bicycle trail along the north side of 95th Street. Such a trail would allow area residents ultimate access to the .City's administrative facilities, the County Park and the City's commercial service area. 1. All proposed development shall be subject to conformance with applicable floodplain and Wild and Scenic River District regulations. 2. That area of the district while lies north of County Road 39 (95th Street) is rezoned to allow a maximum residential density of 4 dwelling units per 40 acres. In large scale plats, however, 2 1/2 acre lots may be allowed. Such a rezoning will ensure desired land uses in the area while preserving that portion of the district which lies most conducive to agricultural production_ 3. As an infill of residential development takes place, the construction of a pedestrian/bicycle trail along the northern side of County Road 39 (95th Street) should be encouraged to allow future district residents access to points of interest within the City. 4. Future street access to County Road 39 is limited to 0.5-2.0 mile spacing. 5. .Encourage in -fill residential development which conforms with all applicable development regulations and is compatible with existing neighboring development. 6. Direct single family lot access to County Road 39, County Road 19 and Nashua Avenue should be prohibited. 7. The City promotes incentives forested areas. for the preservation of 141 -P N �� A'' • �'x 'n,: Illlllillllilillllllliitllllllllllillllii ,� uunnnnnlnnnunitnn�nn�uul _� 13 �^ .: ': � � M •n��; � •' — ^.. �hilllllllllllllllllillliillllllllllllllll Planning District PROPOSED LAND USE A ..; Agricultural LD.---.Low Density Residential MD. -Medium Density Residential. HD .. High Density Residential NC ••Neighborhood Commercial HC. •Highway Commercial P - ParklPublic Facility C.c K "�k. rrrrrrrrr►rrrr:'�::. ��,tMw'1, � `i � ; .. �:� vy•j, Q ', °a.: � 'j �� .� � ,�� >;> U; Z .�. �i1111111111111111�� NATURALFEATURES a - FloodplainJWetlands ® -Steep Slopes -Tree Massing • • • • -Wild and Scenic District Boundary Map illustrates approximate locations -subject to detailed review at time of proposed development �_ •_ • Minnesota 1000� � 0��^ 0' BASE �.IAP SOURCE: V/RIGRT CCt;NTY SURVEYORS OFFICE 7.25-89 PREPARED BY: �orthwest Associated Consultants, Inc. xi ann+ i DISTRICT 3 District 3 lies south of the Mississippi River between Nashua and County Road 42 (Parrish Avenue) and lies partially within the City's immediate urban service area. Portions of the district are also contained within the Mississippi River's 100 year floodplain and wild and scenic boundary designation. The district represents the City's most intense and diverse area of development. Currently, three main uses exist within the district: single family residential; neighborhood commercial; and public. Residential development within the district was constructed almost exclusively in the 1970s and exhibits a wide range in land and structure values. Specifically, single family homes within the district exhibit a range of value from less than $40,000 to $90,000. Homes have been found to be primarily stick -built and lie in generally good condition. In Vasseurs Oak Grove Estates (lst Addition), the district does hold one mobile home subdivision in which some blighted properties have been identified. It should be noted that, due to the district's urban type density, the issue of ground water contamination may be especially relevant. To ensure public health and safety as well as guarding against a premature need for municipal sanitary sewer service, the City should require septic system pumping in the area. As shown on the Land Use Plan, medium/high density residential development has been proposed along the western border of County Road 42. Such uses will provide a transition buffer between industrial development to the east and single family development to the west and should only be considered if sanitary sewer is made available. Commercial development within the district lies at the intersection of County Roads 39 and 42 and is targeted toward the needs of adjacent neighborhoods. Specifically, commercial activity in this area includes a child care center, a video rental store, a liquor store, a convenience grocery store and a mini -golf store. Public land uses within the district may be found in the City's administrative offices located north of County Road 39 and east of Nashua Avenue and the Otsego County Park located northwest of 96th Street. It should be noted that a significant portion of the vacant land which lies west of the County Park lies within the Mississippi River floodway and has been designated as a 50+ acre expansion to the park facility. 143 The current zoning within the district is generally reflective of all uses in place at the current time. As mentioned in the Community Facilities Plan, the City should consider the replacement of its City Hall. Such a facility -would both help establish a community identity and a standard of quality for future development. As shown on the Transportation System Plan, an eastward extension of 85th Street has been proposed to allow its intersection with County Road 42 (Parrish Avenue). Such an extension is viewed as positive in that it may relieve congestion upon the County Road 39/County Road 42 intersection and will improve the developability of adjacent property. The Transportation Plan also suggests the simultaneous vacation of that portion of River Road which lies between Page and Parrish Avenues. Such a vacation will remove a number of potentially dangerous intersections and also improve the developability of adjacent property. In addition, a minor collector street is proposed to link Odean Avenue and 96th Street. Such a roadway segment will provide south lying neighborhoods a direct and convenient route to the County Park facilities. Such a street .segment will also accommodate the proposed trail system plan. To follow the intent of their functional classification, direct single family lot access to County Roads 39, 42, 37 and Nashua Avenue should be prohibited. Within District 3, consideration should be given to providing a number of pedestrian/bicycle trails along major traffic carriers. As shown on the Trail System Plan, trail locations have been placed in a manner which allows area neighborhoods a direct and logical route to area activity generators. As in Districts 1 and 2, all new development within District 3 should include a provision for possible public sewer and water connection. This may be achieved by providing lot sizes capable of future subdivision and by requiring that future homes be constructed as to allow such connection. SII�RY OF DISTRICT 3 RSCONa�BIDATIONS 1. While no public sewer or water service currently exists within the district, future development should provide a provision for potential connection. 2. All proposed development shall be subject to conformance with applicable floodplain and Wild and Scenic River District regulations. 3. All undeveloped areas within the district are zoned to reflect their desired use. 144 4. When financially possible, pursue the construction of a new City administrative facility. Such a facility should be highly visible, afforded accessibility from adjacent neighborhoods and may allow the City to establish a visible symbol of preferred development quality. 5. Extend 85th Street eastward to intersect with County Road 42 (Parrish Avenue). At the same time, the City should pursue the vacation of that portion of River Road which lies between Page and Parrish Avenues. The street configuration as proposed would eliminate two potentially dangerous intersections and would improve the developability of 85th Street's flanking properties. 6. A minor collector street is constructed to link Odean Avenue with 96th Street. Such a roadway would link a major population base lying south of County Road 39 with the Otsego County Park. _ 7. Consideration is given to providing a number of pedestrian/bicycle trails as illustrated on the Trails System Plan. Such trailways would link area neighborhoods to major activity centers within the City. 8. Direct single family lot access to County Roads 39, 42, as well as Nashua and Odean Avenues should be prohibited. 9. The City adopt performance standards relative to commercial development to ensure that future projects are built and maintained to the highest possible standards. 10. The City require periodic septic system pumping in the district. 145 r ., iy..•�...... � � � Y r Q: a � � i� w z m a�Ti i�i' . • •..• 9s/ �\Sr a 0 2 U O .:�� G '`�� ' ,� ::,I � _, � FC�i `�i �� . Proposed Minor �d L ® Collector `�i z:;, ,..;. 9 2n d .�-.- Street 91s1 ST, cc�'??� � Alternatives g� T y,� ut'..�W C� oa 89th 87th ST 1111111111111111111111 ?`1L1 w 8&t • G Z O �l w G 88 .'0��• o ]C 2 v 4, p�� a 11111� I�II�I��f 11�1111111 �ti.t..J !'- \ •% w ,: U O //� 4 �I .� 891h 0 93m N 111111111 ��'I 11� � -•• • . 1000' 0�_5100' 2000' ��? •.o:- :z �.. i,_. � BASE MAP SCURC'c: NiF11GHT CCI:AlTY SIAVEYCflS OFFICE 7.25-89 PROPOSED LAND USE NATURAL FEATURES Planning A ;Agricultural � - Floodplain/Wetlands- District LD -.Low Density Residential ®.Steep Slopes. MD -Medium Density Residential. � PREPARED BY: - Tree Massing HD .- High Density Residential 3 • s..- Wild and Scenic District Boundary NC •- Neighborhood Commercial Map illustrates approximate locations �C� thW@St HC -Highway Commercial -subject to detailed review at time Associated P -Park/Public Facility of proposed development G'onsultantS, �nC. sr v,u., - v. Jun --- DISTRICT 4 District 4 encompasses the Highway 101 corridor stretching four miles from the City's southern border to the Mississippi River to the north. While largely undeveloped, the diversity of land uses in this district are exceeded only by District 3. As discussed earlier, the pending upgrade of Highway 101 is likely to reinforce District 4 as the most visible area in the community. Currently the most prominent land use in the corridor is agriculturally related with crop and dairy farms accounting for the largest land use allotments. Residential development, accounting for the largest area of developed land in the corridor includes a variety of residential densities with single family lots ranging in size from 0.5 to 5.0 acres. The corridor also contains the City's only mobile home complex in the River Bend Mobile Home Park located near the intersection of Highway 101 and River Road. It should be noted that the mobile home park does operate on its own septic system and a westerly expansion of the park has been proposed. It should be noted that the referenced septic system does apparently have excess capacity. As such, an expansion of the system into the County Road 42/Highway 101 commercial area may be possible. The extent of the system's serviceability will, however, have to be determined through an engineering study. Existing commercial development within District 4 is located exclusively at the intersection of Highway 101 and River Road. Specifically, the commercial intersection is composed of an auto sales lot and a gas station food market. -- While the generalized land use map illustrates areas of commercial and medium/high density residential development, it must be realized that such intense uses are dependent upon the availability of public sewer and water service. As such, actual construction of the proposed uses must be viewed as somewhat conditional. This should not be construed to mean that commercial development is to be prohibited. It does indicate, however, that intense commercial development without provision for sanitary sewer must take steps necessary to ensure against potential soil contamination_ Because the Highway 101 corridor is essentially the focal point of the community, care must be given to the type and quality of development which occurs within the district. Specifically, commercial development is suggested at the Highway 101 intersections at County Road 39 and 42 with medium/high density residential development proposed around the commercial area's periphery as transitional uses. Due to its proximity to the City's major population base, an ability to accommodate future sanitary sewer service and the existence of adjacent commercial uses, the County Road 39/Highway 101 area has been designated as the City's "primary" retail center. It must be realized that the 147 City has a limited commercial demand. As such, it is in the City's best interest that the community's essential "downtown" be focused and condensed to serve its primary population base. While the County Road 42/Highway 101 area does offer retail opportunities, its proximity from the City's core population has contributed to its classification as a "secondary" retail center. Highly limited neighborhood/ highway commercial has also been indicated at the intersection of Highway 101 and County Road 37. With commercial and medium/high density being dependent on public sewer and suggested that this land be reserved for public utilities are made available or it project's sewer needs may be met without effects upon the City. residential development water service, it is .such uses until either is demonstrated that a posing any detrimental As the population of the City continues to grow, initiating an industrial tax base should be considered an important -element in the community's economic development. As such, it is important to identify lands considered most suitable for industrial development. With Highway 101 providing both access and exposure, the District 4 corridor must be considered a viable location for high quality industrial development and construction. In order to provide potential industrial sites which are flood free, it is suggested that designated development sites be located along the west side of Highway 101 where the land lies reasonably level and is generally removed from residential development. Like future commercial development, anticipated industrially used property should retain an agricultural zoning designation until such time when either public sewer and water are made available or it is found that such a development may sufficiently operate without public connection. According to ordinance standards, buildings utilized for human habitation may not be constructed within a floodway area. Such structures are, however, permitted within the flood fringe provided appropriate flood proofing measures are undertaken. For the most part, the Mississippi River floodway area follows the river's existing shoreline within the subject district. The boundary does, however, extend slightly westward between County Road 39 and 85th Street. As such, the majority of lands lying within the Mississippi River's 100 year floodplain are considered developable, provided appropriate flood protection measures are undertaken. All development proposals within the floodplain shall be subject to detailed review with regard to floodway and flood fringe delineations. �• As shown on the Land Use Plan, potential industrial property has been designated west of Highway 101 between County Roads 39 and 42. While such development will require some "filling" to eliminate floodplain concerns, the area is relatively flat, is afforded excellent visibility, and is within the City's immediate urban service area. To buffer western lying single family development from the said industrial uses, medium/high density residential land use has been proposed along the western border of County Road 42. It must be reiterated that medium and high density residential development should only be considered when public sanitary sewer service is made available. Of primary concern to the City is that the three major points of access to Highway 101 (County Roads 37, 39, and 42) be maintained in the future. Formalization of this policy has been prompted by present plans to upgrade Highway 101 to an expressway and also speculation that at some point in the future, a freeway classification may be considered for the highway. A freeway designation could conceivably generate proposals for the further restriction of access and most certainly would involve right-of- way expansions in interchange areas. The magnitude of such changes would be substantial and the City needs to stay in constant communication with MnDOT so as to stay abreast of the needs and status of the highway and its future_ Also included in the development of the Highway 101 corridor should be the development of the frontage road plan. The plan should be coordinated with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and employ a detached road system which. would minimize assessment costs and allow a "double -loading" of the roadway. � i r•• �. � .: • i icy �• • 1. Major commercial expansion and the provision of medium/high density residential should be reserved, but development is not recommended until future public sewer and water service is made available. 2. All proposed development shall be subject to conformance with applicable floodplain and Wild and Scenic River District regulations. 3. The medium and high density residential land uses proposed in this district should be viewed as transitional in nature between commercial and single family residential land uses. These also provide a means for a varied housing market within Otsego. 4. The City encourage the development of a Highway 101 frontage road plan. 149 5. The City adopt performance standards relative to commercial and industrial development to ensure that future projects --- are built and maintained to the highest possible standards. 6. The City establish suitable sites for commercial _and industrial development to enhance Otsego's ability to promote economic development. 150 ::: .•:� :-:� - _9Gt �• • �c::� .. Jv�{ ��y111111111J � •:: c '7 's - �� . . .� �' •''' • �i� - ,� Otsego, Minnesota 1000' 0 1500' 2500' YAP DA7E SEPTEMBER 1989 Primary Retail Center Secondary Retail Center Restricted Retail Center /HC Planning District 4 PROPOSED LAND USE A _ -Agricultural . LD- -Low Density Residential MD -Medium Density Residential - HD -High Density Residential NC -- Neighborhood Commercial HC -Highway Commercial -Industrial p - ParklPublic Facility NATURAL FEATURES fl - Floodplain/Wetlands_ -Steep Slopes_ (:'�.. -Tree Massing ••�� Wild and Scenic District Boundary Map illustrates approximate locations -subject to detailed review at time of proposed development PREPARED BY: f i �astrwest I Associated Consultants, Inc. �.,,,,., 151 DISTRICT 5 Planning District 5 occupies the extreme southeastern portion of the City and lies primarily within the City's rural service area. That portion of the district lying north of County Road 37 and east of County Road a2 is, however, included in the City's Long Range Urban Service Area. The vast majority of the district holds agricultural type uses with a hobby farm, a beef cattle farm and a crop producing farm, all lying within its boundaries. A variety of scattered residential lots also lie within the City and are provided primary access via 70th Street. A portion of the district lies within the Mississippi River's 100 year floodplain and Wild and Scenic River District. As such, any development within the district should conform to applicable regulatory standards. No municipal sewer or water service currently exists or is foreseen for the vast majority of the district. Accordingly, a continuation of the existing rural character is anticipated. It should be noted, however, that future land uses in the district may be reflective of adjacent uses within neighboring Frankfort Township and the City of Dayton. As such, the City should monitor development activities within both Frankfort Township and Dayton to assure future compatible uses. The topography in District 5 may be characterized as gently rolling. Scattered wetland and/or ponding areas, as well as a significant amount of natural vegetation, also exists within the district. As such, it is important that future development prove environmentally sensitive and retain the area's natural amenities. The City should impose environmental regulations which ensure that subject properties are protected from natural disasters and sensitive areas are preserved to perform their natural functions. As noted in the Transportation Plan, a future interchange has been tentatively planned- for the County Road 37/Highway 101 intersection. With this in mind, it is likely that future traffic volumes upon County Road 37 will increase substantially. This raises some concern in that a significant number of single family lots are provided direct access to the roadway, thus defying the intent of the roadway s minor arterial classification. In addressing this issue, consideration should be given to consolidating existing single family .access points -along County Road 37. In addition, future direct access to the route should be prohibited. 152 1. Excepting land lying north of County Road 37 and east of County Road 42, no public sewer or water service currently exists nor is expected in this district. Thus, a continuation of the existing rural character is anticipated within the district for the extremely long term future. 2. The City monitor neighboring development within Frankfort Township and the- City of Dayton to assure future land use compatibility. 3. Any proposed development within the district shall be subject to conformance with applicable floodplain and Wild and Scenic River District regulations. 4. The City impose environmental regulations related to wetlands and other environmentally sensitive areas to ensure that properties are protected from natural disasters and sensitive areas are preserved to perform their natural functions. 5. The district should be viewed as a low priority alternative for urban development. 6. Future development proposals strive to prohibit access to the district's bisecting minor arterial street (County Road 37). In addition, consideration should be given to consolidating access points of adjacent single family residences. 153 C.TI -P -��11111111111111111 A � •• (70TH.'ST. �1 a 65TI- .�i . . s �_ ��Ifllllllillllll �� II 111 � 1 . L' �. � � 111111� c z J Q 11111111111111111111111111111111111 YAP DATE: SEPTEMBER 1989 � NOTE: TVf$ YA➢ q fpl PIANWIM Pt,PD04E� 014Y AND 3110(,lD Nor eE uscD wHEH v,acesE YEA9Uftf.YENT3 ARE REOI�ED. BASE MAP SOtiRCE: WRIGHT COI:NTY SI:RVEYCRS OFFICE 7.25•B3 PROPOSED LAND USE NATURAL FEATURES Planning A -: Agricultural � . Floodplain/Wetlands, Ln -Low Density Residential � .Steep Slopes District MD -Medium Density Residential. Q .Tree Massing PREPARED BY: 5 HD .- High Density Residential • � � � - Wild and Scenic District Boundary NC -- Neighborhood Commercial �Ci till"��St Map_ illustrates approximate locations HC. -Highway Commercial -subject to detailed review at time � ASSOCIatOd P - ParklPubiic Facility of proposed development Consultants, �nC. � "� � „� DISTRICT 6 Planning District 6 is located along the City's southern border between Nashua and Quaday Avenues. As with District 5 to the east, District 6 is nearly completely undeveloped with only a few scattered residential lots present and a small mobile home subdivision (Praught's Addition). The northern one-half of the district (north of County Road 37) lies within the City's long range urban service area, while the southern one-half has been designated for rural service. The topography in District 6 is generally flat with some gently rolling areas. The district also contains two wildlife management areas, one which encompasses Rice Lake and another which surrounds an unnamed pond located at the intersection of Odell and 67th Street. As depicted on the Land Use Plan, District 6 has been designated primarily for a continuation of low density residential development. Development should occur in a north to south direction following a logical extension of urban services. Single family lots should also be of a size which would allow resubdivision if public sewer and water service were made available. The ability to subdivide is viewed as an important method of reducing per lot improvement costs. Reflective of its urban service designation, however, the northern one-half of the district should be reserved for a southerly expansion of residential development to the north. As a means of ensuring desired land uses within the district, it is recommended that portions of the district be rezoned to encourage further low density, single family development. Upon those lands designated for agricultural use, residential property divisions are not to be encouraged excepting farm homesteads. The Land Use Plan identifies the district's eastern border as a buffer or transitional zone between the intense uses which are expected to flank Highway 101 and low density residential development which is to occur to the west. Specifically, medium or possibly high density residential development are suggested to buffer future commercial areas. It should be noted that medium/high density residential development should not be encouraged until such time as sanitary sewer service is made available, or it is recommended that such development can be sufficiently accommodated via private systems. Although .the existing 30 acre County Park, along with its anticipated 55 acre expansion, is expected to accommodate the City's park needs through the year 2010, the wildlife management area located at the southern termination of Odean Avenue should be recognized as a potential park site. 155 As noted earlier in this document, the City is currently considering a number of locations for "light industrial" type development which may accommodate home extended businesses which are currently present within the City. Such an industrial area would .be characterized by less restrictive development standards that would be imposed on the Highway 101 and I-94 industrial areas. While a final decision has yet to be made on this matter, it must be recognized that the northeast and northwest quadrants of the County Road 37/Odean Avenue intersection, as well as the northeast quadrant of a future Nashua Avenue/70th Street intersection are being considered as potential sites for light industrial uses. Due to the fact that scattered residential development does currently exist in the area, all industrial development should utilize buffering and screening techniques to reduce potential negative impacts. Also suggested is the reclassification of a number of the district's interior and flanking roadways to better reflect their function. Specifically, Odean Avenue is suggested to be redesignated from minor arterial status to a collector street. In addition, a southerly extension of Nashua Avenue is suggested to provide the City with a relatively high speed, uninterrupted route along the perimeter of its urban area boundary. Such a route would provide a centrally located north/south minor arterial street which provides a direct connection between sub- regions and a routing alignment which is worthy of its classification. Provided a southerly extension of Nashua Avenue takes place, it is further suggested that Oakwood Avenue be redesignated to a local street classification to reflect its function. It should be noted that Odean Avenue has been recognized as an anticipated pedestrian/bicycle trail route. Such a trail would provide flanking neighborhoods a direct route to City activity centers and would serve to link Otsego's County Park with a possible future park which would encompass the Odell Avenue Wildlife management area. It should be noted that such a trail should be largely dependent upon the intensity of residential development which flanks Odean Avenue. As referenced on the Transportation Plan, District 6 contains a number of the City's high volume roadways. County Road 37 and Odean Avenue both exhibit ADT volumes over 1,100. Resultantly, single family direct access to the said routes should be prohibited. With an interchange at the proximate Highway 101/County Road 37 intersection possible in the long term, volumes along the district's major east/west roadway (County Road 37) should increase substantially. As such, future access should be limited to a 0.5 - 2.0 mile spacing between roadways. 156 1. While no public sewer or water service exists within the district, future development should provide a provision for potential connection via a lotting technique which would allow future lot division. 2. Infill residential development should be strongly encouraged. Development should be compatible with all existing neighborhood development and should conform with all applicable development regulations. 3. In areas where future single family development has been designated, the City should consider a rezoning to ensure land use control. 4. The designated wildlife management area which lies near the southern termination of Odean Avenue should be recognized as a potential park site. 5. 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IIIIIIIII111�X��111111111 illllii PROPOSED LAND USE A ..; Agricultural LD -.Low Density Residential MD. -Medium Density Residential HD -High Density Residential NC -- Neighborhood Commercial HC -Highway Commercial P - ParklPublic Facility NATURALFEATURES - Floodplain/Wetlands ®-Steep Slopes. Q-Tree Massing HD Otsego, Minnesota MD/HD Map illustrates approximate locations -subject to detailed review at time of proposed development 1500' 0 1000' 2500' _' - �. �o:. Z: BASE �AAP SCI;fiCE: VIRIGtiT CCI;NTY SURVEYORS OFFICE 7.25-89 PREPARED BY: �orth�,vest Associated . Consultants, Inc. sa mans J DISTRICT 7 District 7 lies south of 85th Street between Nashua and Packard Avenues and lies within the City's immediate urban service area. The district may be characterized by its high concentration of mobile home subdivisions, although some stick built single family dwellings are also present in the district. The predominant land uses in this area are mobile home subdivisions and vacant- lands. Specifically, the mobile home subdivisions include Vasseur's Oak Grove Estates, and Walesch Estates. District 7 has been found to exhibit the lowest average property values (less than $40,000) and regrettably contains a number of blighted properties. The topography is generally flat with slopes having little impediment upon development. It should be noted that a significant undeveloped forested area lies south of SOth Street. Future development in the area should strive to retain such natural amenities and the City should provide incentives for their preservation. While manufactured (mobile) home housing has played a significant role in the City's history, it continues to be a housing type requiring attention. Specifically, field surveys have identified a number of "blighted" properties in this area of the City. It should be noted, however, that basic neglect and an over - utilization of properties cannot be viewed as specific to mobile home subdivisions as there are many instances of mobile homes being highly maintained and serving an exemplary standard. As a means of protecting the property values of well maintained housing units, and to enhance the community's character, the City should pursue policies which will provide incentive program measures which will upgrade depressed and blighted situations. While District 7 is characterized by a significant number of mobile homes, a continuation of the use is not likely to be experienced. Through a revision to County zoning regulations, the practice of mobile home subdivisions has been halted. As such, the infilling of vacant lands should consist of large single family subdivisions similar to those found in adjacent developed areas of the City. As a means of assuring desired land uses in the district, vacant land should be rezoned to encourage a residential density of not more than one dwelling unit per acre. Due to District 7's containment of relatively dense residential development, the issue of septic system pumping is of prime concern in regard to minimizing ground water pollution problems. To address this concern and avoid a premature need for municipal sanitary sewer service, mandatory septic system pumping should be instigated in the area. 159 District 7 is bounded by a number of high volume roadways in 85th Street, Nashua and Odean Avenues. To ensure area safety and fully realize the intent of the roadways classification, single family lot access to the said streets should be prohibited. While -the street system in this district is not complete due to a number of undeveloped parcels of land, it appears proper street extensions have been provided. Future development within the district should restrict access to all bordering collector streets. A possible interior street configuration has been illustrated on the following District 7 map. 1. While no public sewer or water service currently exists within the district, future development should- include a provision for future connection. 2. All undeveloped land within the district is rezoned to reflect their desired use. 3. The City encourage the continued development of large lot single family subdivisions in the district. 4. The City promote the preservation of the district's natural vegetation in non -developed areas. 5. The City provide a program which would provide incentives aimed at upgrading depressed and blighted properties. 6. Future development of vacant lands strive to limit access to adjacent collector streets. 7. Direct single family lot access to 85th Street, Odean Avenue and Nashua Avenue is prohibited. 8. Mandatory septic system pumping is instigated. J '��111111111111 Q � Q �T.. C � W �_ lL� Z IIIi111111Nl111 w d C Q X Q C ��/111111111111111111111111111111 111 11111111111111111111111111111 �� Possible future � street configurationsz .. 4;c� �� G �c,� r 7�;h ST. II U lllllllllllfllllilllilll ..G, �5; �' �• a ct G X v Q .1 � '_ � � A jjj � �� 111 1111111111111111111 Otsego, Minnesota 500' 0 1000' 1500' �� MAP OAT E: SEPTEMBER 1989 � MOTE: TM YAP q f0f! Pt AMMK' PUVO1e1 OMLT A10 SNOUlO MOT ee used wf� rr+Ecn.E YCA31AVJAENT3 APt REOtAReO. BASE MAP SOUf2CE: V/RIGHT COI;fJTY SURVEYORS CFFiCE 7.25.89 PROPOSED LAND USE NATURAL FEATURES Planning A • %Agricultural ',�.��'. _ FioodplainlWetlands. LD-. -Low Density Residential ®.Steep Slopes. District MD -Medium Density Residential. � PREPARED BY: - Tree Massing 7 HD ., Nigh Density Residential NC •-Neighborhood Commercial Map illustrates approximate locations NOCtiIWeSt HC. -Highway Commercial -subject to detailed review at time Associated P - ParklPublic Facility of proposed development Consultants, Inc. as �n im / DISTRICT 8 District 8 lies in the western one-half of Otsego and represents the largest homogeneous district within the City. The district lies entirely within the City's designated rural service area. The district is consumed primarily by farm type uses with crop production and dairy cattle farms being the most dominant agricultural uses. With the district containing the City's most productive farm lands, the preservation of these agricultural uses is of utmost importance. One step toward this preservation is the area's existing designation as an "A-2" General Agricultural District. The district was established for the purpose of preserving, promoting, maintaining and enhancing the use of land for commercial agricultural purposes and to prevent scattered and leap -front non -farm growth. As in all districts in the City, no public sewer or water service currently exists within this district. Unlike most other districts, however, no such service is readily desired in this district as it lies removed from the City's urban core. One area within the district which should be given consideration for development, however, is that portion of land which _lies south of 70th Street between County Road 19 (LaBeaux Avenue) and MacIver Avenue. This recommendation follows the City of Albertville's intention to develop abutting property into low density residential uses. In order to provide a more cohesive development pattern in the area which responds to both man-made and natural barriers, it is suggested that this area be considered for low density residential development as well. By suggesting development in the area, it may be ensured -that all properties which abut Mud Lake shall be contiguous and bounded by logical barriers and/or transition boundaries in 70th Street and MacIver Avenue. Development of this area should, however, occur only at such time when the City of Albertville pursues similar type development to the south. Resultantly, the inclusion of this land within the City's immediate urban service area and rezoning of the land to accommodate development should only be considered when the said southerly property is developed and the market dictates a demand for such uses: As mentioned previously, District 8 contains the City's most productive agricultural land. Topography in the district may be characterized as generally flat although some steep slopes may be found in the north central portion of the district. In addition, the district contains a number of marshes and wetlands which should be preserved. 162 As shown on the Transportation Plan, District 8 is intersected by a number of high volume traffic carriers. Presently, Kadler, LaBeaux (County Road 19), and McAllister Avenues all serve as major north/south routes while 80th and 83rd Streets serve as the major east/west carriers. As a means of improving the -long term functioning of the east/west route, a direct roadway connection between 80th and 83rd Street has been suggested. It should be noted that problems involving property division and possible impediment on a wetland fringe have been recognized. As such, the illustrated alignment is not to be considered as a fixed nor finalized location. Rather it should be interpreted as illustrating the need for a fluid, uninterrupted east/west route through the district. An additional east/west collector route has been proposed to overlay 70th Street. The Transportation Plan also proposes to extend Nashua Avenue southward to intersect with County Road 37. Such an extension would allow McAllister Avenue to obtain a more suitable "local street" classification, provide a clear separation between the City's agricultural and urbanized area, and would consolidate short, inconvenient segments of adjacent high volume traffic carriers (McAllister Avenue and Oakwood Avenue). To improve area safety, it is recommended that direct single family lot access to County road 19 and Nashua Avenue be prohibited. While the City of Albertville has expressed a desire to construct a full interchange at the intersection of County Road 19 and Interstate 94, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has issued no plans for its future construction. It still, however, must be recognized as a future possibility with a potential impact on the City, as its construction would likely escalate traffic volumes upon County road 19 (LaBeaux Avenue) and subject the corridor to development pressure. 1. The continued preservation of prime agricultural lands in this area is strongly encouraged. 2. If development occurs, the district's lakes, wetlands, and marsh land should be protected from any adverse impacts. 3. Upon the development of the Mud/School Lake area in the City of Albertville, consideration is given to including the area of land south of 70th Street between County Road 19 and MacIver Avenue in the City's immediate urban service area. 163 4. The area of land lying south of 70th Street between County Road 19 (LaBeaux Avenue) and MacIver Avenue should be considered for possible low density development. Such a designation follows the intention of the City of Albertville to develop adjacent properties and would allow .development to follow a logical divisional barrier in 70th Street and LaBeaux and MacIver Avenues. Subsequent rezoning to accommodate development should, however, occur only when the City of Albertville pursues similar type development to the south. 5. In the long term, consideration should be given to providing a more direct high volume east/west traffic route through the City. As depicted on the Transportation Plan, a diagonal connection between 80th and 85th Streets has been suggested. In addition, a 70th Street east/west route has also been recommended. 6. Consideration be given to extending Nashua Avenue southward to intersect with County Road 37. Such an extension would provide a convenient high speed route which clearly divides the City's agricultural and urban areas. In addition, an extension of Nashua Avenue would allow McAllister Avenue to adopt a more _suitable local street classification. 7. Direct single family -lot access to County Road 19 and Nashua Avenue is prohibited. 8. The City monitor the planning of a potential interchange at the intersection of County Road 19 and Interstate 94. The construction of such an interchange comes about the retention of agricultural uses along the County Road 19 corridor may require further evaluation. 164 1-+ rn CJ7 ��unnnnuruun unnn��>Innnnnl nuunlnunnl nnn�r� ��,nunn nnnN4� — ,,.. ,.c.,r ui — �•23 Q 24 Q19 o a w Q ._ �_ 85th ST m � �.',.� — J � rw - J — a .. 80th ST � '.''Z — ",�.. — LLi 77th ST� 'i >�"j+' 77th ST �•7. W 26 � 7stn sT 25 w a :��0. '� •'� � ''�S; • J - .. Q f::�t+ C�, J "' <'�'%i;. ��Ijf' ,•� �c�r.'',7.iiTH ST. `" ! I1111111111111 I�IrN � � o �.+.'�^ ' ;�� ; ��r�u�rrn rnny = �- A <. N � ��1111111111111111� hu�u�� itr`ir � — s7th ST �Po�� '1 .� - ..�w,. - _, c �. - -�' >� :• '�.' .. _._ .. I �►11111111111 111111 11111111C Otsego,. Minnesota 2000' 0 1000' 4000' I '_'_' _. o~i: :Z` BASE MAP SCI,RCE: WRIGHT COINTY SURVEYOfiS OFFICE 7.25.89 PROPOSED LAND USE NATURAL FEATURES Planning A %Agricultural � . Floodplainlwetlands } } LD -.Low Density Residential � .Steep Slopes DiS I�CIC ` MD -Medium Density Residential. � .Tree Massing PREPARED BY: Q HD -High Density Residential r1 NC -- Neighborhood Commercial ``�CI'tjlWeSt VV Map illustrates approximate locations ' HC. -Highway Commercial -subject to detailed review at time ASSOCiat@Cj P - Parkfi'ublic Facility of proposed development Consultants, �nC. „��. J DISTRICT 9 Planning .District 9 occupies the extreme southwest corner of Otsego and lies within both the City's long range urban service area and rural service area. The long range urban service designation is based on a potential for industrial development along the I-94 corridor. The district is bounded on the north by the Burlington Northern Railroad and on its south, east, and west by City municipal boundaries. Currently, the district is consumed primarily by agricultural (dairy cattle) uses, although a significant amount of large lot residential properties are located south of County Road 37. South of County Road 37 (65th Street), a continuation of large lot single family residential development is expected. Future development should, however, coincide with similar development to the south and a demonstrated market demand for such uses. Due to the location of I-94 and the Burlington Northern Railroad line, District 9 lies relatively secluded from the balance of the City. In light of this, the potential for rail access has prompted a designation of certain contained lands within the district for long term industrial use. Specifically, that area of land lying between Interstate 94 and County Road 37 has been designated for future industrial use. Such a use could take advantage of both the visibility offered by the adjacent interstate highway and noted rail access. While of a slightly lesser degree than the Highway 101 industrial area, high quality development standards should be imposed upon future industrial development. The City should, however, monitor adjacent land use proposals which take place within the City of Albertville to ensure compatible and appropriate land use in the area. The topography in District 9 is relatively flat and should impede future development. It should be noted the district also holds two marsh/wetland areas, one of which abuts the Burlington Northern Railroad line. While the Transportation Plan .poses no changes in the district's street system, it is recommended that future single family -lot access to County Road 37 (65th Street) be prohibited. 166 1. The City closely monitor development activities in the abutting portions of Albertville to ensure future compatibility of uses. 2. The City prohibit future single family lot access to County Road 37. 3. The City identify suitable sites for railside industrial development in anticipation of long range public sewer and water service. 4. While not as strict as the Highway 101 industrial area, the City impose high quality development standards on any industrial developments within the district. 167 Ol Planning District ��i1��1��1��ll�ll��1 ��l��u, ., CO=;P�EkcB� (65TH ST.) � C ..i s Dw, W w � ,.. J '' ., nnn�it�iatin , nnnnunnnn�nn n�nnr' PROPOSED LAND USE A ..; Agricultural LD.--- l.ow Density Residential MD -Medium Density Residential HD .- High Density Residential NC -- Neighborhood Commercial HC -Highway Commercial ( ',- Industrial NATURAL FEATURES {::� - FloodplainlWetlands, ®-Steep Slopes. -Tree Massing Map illustrates approximate locations -subject to detailed review at time of proposed development • -•� Minnesota BASE MAP SOURCE: YIRIGHT COUrlTY SURVEYORS OffICE 7.25.89 PREPARED BY: �orth�:est associated Consultants, Inc. .rw unn�