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Joint Work Session Packet - Hopkins & Minnetonka City Councils and Planning CommissionsJoint Work Session Hopkins & Minnetonka City Councils September 21, 2015 6 pm -Light dinner provided 6:30 pm -Meeting starts Meeting Location –Minnetonka Community Center 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka MN Dinner & Meeting—Community Room Call to order–Mayor Maxwell 1. Introductions/Purpose of Meeting –Mayor Schneider 2. Shady Oak Road Update –Nate and Will 3. Update regarding the SWLRT project –Mayor Schneider 4. Recap of Shady Oak Station Study –Meg and Elise 5. Vision, Development Strategy and Zoning overview –Consultant 6. Q & A 7. Small Group Discussion 8. Report Back –Consultant 9. Plaza update –Consultant 10. Next Steps –Kersten and Julie 11. •Zoning Code •Phasing •Future schedule •Estimated completion Hopkins & Minnetonka Study Session Meeting of September 21, 2015 Brief Description: Shady Oak Road and Shady Oak LRT Station Area update Background The city councilsof Minnetonka and Hopkins last met on January 27, 2015, for an update on the Shady Oak Road project and to begin formulation of a development strategyfor Shady Oak Station on the SouthwestLRT line.Minutes from this meeting can be found on pages A1-A5.This study session is a follow up to that discussion providing updates on both projects. Shady Oak Road update Construction is still underway along the entirety of the Shady Oak Road project corridor. The contractor has been granted an extension from the original project deadline by Hennepin County and the project is currently scheduledto be completed this fallwith the exception of landscaping. Excelsior Boulevard to Mainstreet Work along the northbound lanes and adjacent boulevard between Excelsior Boulevard to south of Mainstreet has been substantially completed. Utility work across the roadway was completed earlier this summer and the contractor is currently working on reconstructing the southbound lanes along this stretch of roadway. Mainstreet to Lake Street Sewer and water main work hasbeen completed between Mainstreet and Lake Street. Concrete curb and base course paving hasbeen completed along the northbound and southbound lanes;however,the median curbing has not yet been completed. The multiuse trail on the east side of Shady Oak Roadhas been installed and the slope along the “Duck Pond”has been stabilized. The contractor has tentatively scheduled concrete sidewalk installation to begin on the east side of Shady Oak Roadin September.Construction along Oak Drive Lane North and Oak Drive Lane South has been substantially completed. Lake Street to Trunk Highway (TH) 7 Concrete curb and gutter and base course paving along the new alignment of Shady Oak Road from Lake Street to TH 7 has been completed. Construction along Lake Meeting of September 21, 2015Page 2 Subject: Shady Oak LRT station area Street and the new cul-de-sacto the northwill begin after traffic is shifted to the new alignment of Shady Oak Road. This work is tentatively scheduled to begin in October. The contractor has scheduled construction of the retaining wall along the west side of the Wyndam Hills neighborhood to be completed in the upcoming weeks. North of Trunk Highway 7 Installation of the new traffic signals and power feeds have begun at TH 7 and work continues along the north shoulder. The contractor has tentatively scheduled paving of the right turn lane and shoulder to be completed in September. Work in the center median is scheduled to proceed after the turn lane and shoulder are completed to allow for traffic shifts as necessaryon TH 7. Construction activity north of TH 7 along Shady Oak Road continues. The contractor has tentatively scheduled installation ofthe remaining concrete retaining wall along the new alignment of the North Service Drive to begin in early September. It is anticipated the remaining retaining wall construction will take 6 to 8 weeks to complete. Once the retaining wall is completed, restoration of the roadway will proceed.The county has indicated Shady Oak Road will reopen in October. Utility Burial Private utility work continues throughout the corridor. Removal of overhead utility lines is tentatively scheduled to begin in late September. Prior to removal of the poles all utility lines must be buried and activated. Hennepin County Community Works The Hennepin County Community Works project to reconstruct the Hopkins VFW parking lot and construct a new parking lot for Syndicate Saleswas bid earlier this summer; however,the bids received were rejected due to the extremely high prices for the work. The city of Hopkins is currently working on rebidding the Syndicate Sales parking lot portion this fall. The VFW parking work will be rebid later this year and is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2016. Landscaping The cities of Minnetonka and Hopkins will partner to complete a landscaping project along Shady Oak Road after final completion of construction. Plans for the landscaping project will be developed and bid this winter.A neighborhood meeting will be held this fall/winter to take feedback from area residents on the proposed plan prior to bidding. Meeting of September 21, 2015Page 3 Subject: Shady Oak LRT station area Shady Oak Station Area Development Strategy Background The citiesof Hopkins and Minnetonka are working together on a joint development strategy for the Shady Oak Station area(as shown to the right). The station area development strategy builds upon previous planning efforts and formulatesan articulated station area vision, zoning to support the vision, and an implementation strategy that can be approved by both cities. The development strategy includesa master plan for the station area, and review of both city’sexisting zoning and entitlement processes with a goal ofremoving barriers to the redevelopment process. The main objectiveof the work has beento develop a master plan and zoning district that is buildable, station-specific, shared by the two communities, transit-oriented and supports sustainable development. Part of the development strategy work also studied remnant parcels remaining afterthe light rail project construction and provides recommendations for how to best take advantage of the opportunity the remnant parcels create.The firm Crandall Arambulaof Portland, Oregon, was hired to lead the cities through this process.Crandall Arambula is an urban design, planning and architecture firm that has completed over 50 station area/Transit Oriented Development (TOD) studies throughout the country. Development Strategy Update Crandall Arambulafirst began byanalyzingthe station area and the design plans that had been completed through previous studies and the SouthwestProject Office.They shared their initial recommendations at a public open houseon May 6, 2015, and through a one on one opportunity for city council and planning commission members the following day(their presentation can be found hereand comments from the open house can be found here). Since this time, city staff and consultants from Crandall Arambula have been working to help establish a cohesive vision for the Shady Oak Station and recommend zoning to support it.Key pieces of the vision include: Meeting of September 21, 2015Page 4 Subject: Shady Oak LRT station area th Redesignedthe 17Avenue extension. As a result, the round-a-bouts were eliminated and a protected bikeway was added. The idea is that this will become the signature street of the area drawing redevelopment, the public to a plaza area, and providing safe opportunities for pedestrians and bikers. Key development sites were identified that will provide a hub of activity and eyes on the station, which is critical for future redevelopment and safety at the station area. A series of secondary streets throughout the station area were created. The location of these streets allows redevelopment to occur over time and without having to take out buildings as they are located along property lines. The Shady Oak Station area will be envisioned to become an office and innovation area. The majority of the land uses envisioned are for office spaces. There is some residential near the station itself as well as a very small amount of retail. Status of Southwest LRT at the Shady Oak Station From late Aprilto early Julythe entire Southwest LRT project went through a significant cost-reduction process. Changes that were made to the Shady Oak Station as a part of this process wereinformed by the work of Crandall Arambula. The changes made to the station as a result are as follows: The platform and alignment were modified to bring the platform out from behind storage units, making it more visible. This change resulted in a cost savings of approximately $1.5million. The park and ride was enlarged from 400 spaces to 700 spaces to make up for reduced parking at other stations. A portion of these are temporary. The remnant parcels were reconfigured to accommodate additional parking while still meeting the goal of an active station area. Changes in design occurred at most of the station areas along the line, resulting in the need for municipal consent. Municipal consent hearings and approval actions were scheduled to take place in Minnetonka on September 14, 2015and in Hopkins on September 15, 2015. Crandall Arambula Presentation Representatives from Crandall Arambula will be at the joint meeting to present their work to date including: Land use framework that allows for transition to a Transit Oriented District Meeting of September 21, 2015Page 5 Subject: Shady Oak LRT station area Concept for a phased street grid Circulation recommendations Opportunities for development Zoning sub districts Entitlement process A draft of thevision portion reportcan be found on pages A6-A66.This will be the basis for the consultant’s presentation on September 21.The zoning section will be finalized upon discussion from this meeting. Next Steps A public open house is scheduled for October 7, 2015, at the Hopkins Fire Station. It is anticipated that once the final report is complete, adoption of a sharedvision andzoning code will be brought forward in late 2015 or early 2016. Additionally, Crandall Arambula has be retained to develop a concept for the plaza area located at the station area. This work will be completed by the end of the year. Discussion Questions Do the city councils and planning commissionsgenerallyagree on the land use and vision that has been developed for the Shady Oak Station area? Do the city councils and planning commissions wish to provide feedback on the proposed zoning? Is there any additional direction the city councils and planning commissions want to provide staff and the consultants prior to the final report and open house (example: roadways, entitlement process, development opportunities)? Submitted through: Geralyn Barone,Minnetonka City Manager Michael Mornson, Hopkins City Manager Originated by: Nate Stanley, PE, Hopkins City Engineer Will Manchester, PE, Minnetonka Director of Engineering Kersten Elverum, Hopkins Director of Economic Development & Planning Julie Wischnack, AICP, Minnetonka Community Development Director Meg Beekman, AICP, Hopkins Community Development Coordinator Elise Durbin, AICP, Minnetonka Community Development Supervisor CITY OF HOPKINS AND CITY OF MINNETONKA SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2015 Hopkins Council Present: Molly Cummings, Jason Gadd, Kristi Halverson, Aaron Kuznia, and Mayor Gene Maxwell Minnetonka Council Present: Patty Acomb, Tim Bergstedt, Bob Ellingson, Tony Wagner, Brad Wiersum, and Mayor Terry Schneider. Dick Allendorfwasexcused Hopkins Staff: City Manager Mike Mornson, Director of Economic Development and Planning Kersten Elverum, CommunityDevelopment Coordinator Meg Beekman, Public Works Director Steve Stadler, City Engineer Nate Stanley Minnetonka Staff: City Manager Geralyn Barone, Asst. City Manager Perry Vetter, Director of Engineering Lee Gustafson, Community DevelopmentCoordinatorElise Durbin, City Attorney Corrine Heine Southwest LRT Project Office: Sarah Ghandour, Kathryn Hansen, Kim Koempel, Michael Krantz, Ryan Kronzer, Craig Lamothe, Dan Pfeiffer, Tats Tanaka Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m. at the Hopkins Fire Department. Mayor Maxwell welcomed the City of Minnetonka staff and Council as both communities look at the bigger vision and work on a plan for both communities. Mr. Mornson and Ms. Barone gave an overview of the Joint Work Sessionagenda. The two cities have met periodically to discuss matters affecting both communities. The purpose of the Joint Work Session is to provide updates to Council Members regarding Shady Oak Road construction and Southwest Light Rail Transit planning. Shady Oak Road Update a.Road Project Mr. Gustafson and Mr. Stadlerdiscussed the Shady Oak Road construction project. The project schedule has experienced delays due to weather but Hennepin County has commented that they believe thatsubstantial progress can be made to complete most of the project by this fall except for landscaping. Landscape planning is scheduled for late this year with completion next spring. Council MemberAcomb discussed a concern that the “No Blocking Intersection” signage at the Frontage Roadhas been removed causing traffic congestion. Mr. Gustafson will investigate reinstalling the signage. Mr. Gustafson commented that the Frontage Road will be closed permanently next spring. 1 A1Shady Oak Road & LRT update September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session CITY OF HOPKINS AND CITY OF MINNETONKA SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2015 b.Redevelopment Activities Ms. Elverum gave an overview of the Hennepin County Community Works Grant and what was accomplished with the funds.Ms. Elverum explained the construction and relocation activitiesalong Shady Oak Road. Ms. Elverum commented there have been veryfew public calls regarding the project. Council Member Wiersum asked about the outlook of the business owners during the redevelopment process. Ms. Elverum commented that they are continuing to work with the businessesand address their concerns. Mayor Schneiderquestioned the landscaping and streetscapingdesign. Ms. Elverum gave an overview of thedesign elements, upgrades to signage and parking lot designs. Mayor Maxwell commented thatmany of the businesses affected by the project relocated into Hopkins. Mayor Maxwell also commented that staff worked hard to ensure that Minnetonkaresidentswere buffered from the backsofbuildings.Ms. Elverum commentedon the improvements to thebacksideof buildings and alley. Ms. Barone gave an update on the Ring Property acquisition. The closing on the property will be in the next 3-4 weeks. Following the closing, the city will begin a neighborhood processto determine site redevelopment. Ms. Barone commented that construction would not begin until approximately August, 2017. Mayor Maxwellasked if the building willcontinue tobe leased. Ms. Barone commented that new tenants will not be sought and the building would eventually be vacant. Mayor Schneidercommented that the public input process should include Hopkins residents. Mayor Maxwell asked about the adjoining Johnson property. Staff willinvestigatethe status of the vacant lot located in Hopkins. Update on Southwest Light Rail Transit (SW LRT) a.Shady Oak Station area Ms. Beekman gave an overview of the Shady Oak Station areadevelopment strategy, a joint effortby the two cities that will be partly funded by a grant fromthe Met Council. Ms. Beekman discussed the main components of the work including market feasibility, vision and land use scenarios, zoning, public investment component, entitlementreview processes for both citiesand thepublic engagement process. Ms. Beekman explained the goalsare to balance housing, retail and job growth, develop a model for sustainable redevelopment, andcreate astreet design anddesign guidelines.Ms. Durbin gave an overviewof Crandall Arambula, a nationalconsultantfirmwith local sub-consultants. Ms. Durbin reviewed the development strategy schedule and tasks that the consultants would be addressing. Ms. Durbin explained the next steps in the process including negotiatingthefinal 2 A2Shady Oak Road & LRT update September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session CITY OF HOPKINS AND CITY OF MINNETONKA SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2015 contract, project kick-off, land use scenarios and public input process. Staff will keep the Councils updated on the process. Council Member Wagner asked about the development guidelines. Ms. Durbin commented that both staffsare working together on the zoning code. Ms. Elverum commented that it is important not to duplicatework that has already been doneand to concentrate onthe right mix of usesfor the area, street grid, existing businesses and how to transitionthe area. Mayor Schneiderasked about the parking lot. Ms. Elverum commented that they are looking at remnant parcels. Mayor Maxwellasked about the experience of the consultant company.Ms. Durbinand Ms. Beekman gave anoverview of the company’s experience with station area planning and level of experience. Ms.Baroneasked for an explanation regarding the entitlement review process.Ms. Beekman explained that the process bybothHopkins and Minnetonka will ensure coordination of the project area vision and zoning. b.Station Design Representatives fromthe Southwest Light Rail Transit (SW LRT) Project Office gave an overview of the project and development timeline with passenger operations scheduled for 2019. The SWLRT staff gave an overview of the public involvement processand scheduledpublic open houses and events for 2015. The open houses will be combined for Station and Operations & Maintenance Facility (OMF) design and will be located in the Hopkins/Minnetonkaarea. SW LRT staff explained the Station Design Approachthat identified 4 station types: Landscape, Neighborhood, Town Square and Landmark. Staff gave an overview of the station structures, materials and colors.SW LRT staff reviewed the suggested station types in Hopkins and Minnetonka. Opus Station: Landscape or Town Square Station Shady Oak Station: Landmark station Downtown Hopkins Station: Town Square Station Blake Station: Neighborhood Station Staff explained the next steps for the stationdesignprocess including making station prototype adjustments based on city staff input and public open houses. Staff explainedthe public artprocess that will be used to enhance the unique identity of the stations as well as enhance the OMF. Mayor Schneider commentedthat the station emphasis should be on weather protection and comfort of the riders, a suggestion that has been strongly mentioned at public meetings.The Project Officestaffcommentedthat there will be wind flow analysis around the stations and will refine station designs if necessary. Mayor Maxwellasked about the durability of the art. The Project Office staff commented that the art materials will bedesigned for long term durability. Council Member Cummingsasked about the number of artist proposals. The Project Office received 10proposals. 3 A3Shady Oak Road & LRT update September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session CITY OF HOPKINS AND CITY OF MINNETONKA SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2015 c.OMF update The Project Office staff gave an overview of the OMF design, layout and building materials under consideration. Mr. Mornsonasked about property negotiations. The Project Office began meeting last week with property owners to acquirebackground information and will begin appraisalsthis summer.Property acquisition and therelocation process will take place after theProject Office receives the Record of Decision. Council Member Cummingsasked whentheacquired properties come off the tax rolls. The Project Office staff commented when the property fee title is secured. Council Member Gaddasked about the number of trains crossing K-TelDrive at the OMF. The Project Office staff explained that trains leave in the morning and return in the eveningand will be inservice all day.Drivers transfer shifts at the Shady Oak Station. Mayor Maxwellcommented that it is important to have an enhanced OMF design for ongoingredevelopment of the area. d.Funding Update Mayor Schneider gave an overview of the funding updateand the Locally Requested Capital Investments (LRCI). Mr. Mornsonasked about Federal Government funding. The Project Office commented that they are expecting to get wordsoonfrom the Federal Transit Administrationregarding the project rating. Council Member Wagnerasked about the formularanking for communities. The Project Office explained that new rulesstate if communities provide 51% of a local matchthey will bump up one ranking. Council Member Gaddcommentedon the narrowing to 14 eligible contingencies (LRCI) and noted cities willneed to make the final decision to fund the contingencies completely. The Project Office commented that the decision timeto fund the LRCI’s will bein early 2016. Mayor Maxwellasked what citiescan do regarding the negative commentsabout the SW LRTproject. The Project Office commentedwe need to continue to have constructive dialog and that the Project Office iscontinuing to work with the Minneapolis Park Board and the pending neighborhood lawsuit. e.Other SWLRT update Mr. Stadler gave an overview of the Locally Requested Capital Investments (LRCI) 4 A4Shady Oak Road & LRT update September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session CITY OF HOPKINS AND CITY OF MINNETONKA SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2015 and the funding criteria. Mr. Stadler gave an overview of the LRCI’s in Hopkins and Minnetonka that met the criteria. Mayor Maxwellasked if the requests can be presented again. Mr. Stadler commented thatthe deadline ispast. The Project Office commented onthe criteria to evaluate requestswasto reduce operating costsand increase ridership. Other: Council Member Gadd commented that cities need to make suretheyconsistently have a positive message how the SW LRT will benefit the areaand encourage businesses and residentswho see the benefit to keep that message out there. Mayor Schneidercommented that businesses need the transportationasset to continue to draw a talented work forceand that transit is critical to long term growth. Council Member Wagnercommented that we need to engagethe business community andappeal to those who will benefit from the project. Council Member Wiersumcommented that City Councils need to continue to talk to businesses, community leaders and residents. Mayor Maxwell thanked City of Minnetonka for working together with Hopkins on a common ground, vision for our area and maintaining the quality of life for our residents and businesses. The Work Session adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Vold 5 A5Shady Oak Road & LRT update September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Cities of Hopkins & Minnetonka DISCUSSION DRAFT SEPTEMBER 2015 A6Shady Oak Road & LRT update September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session A7Shady Oak Road & LRT update September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Purpose ..........................................................................................................2 Background ....................................................................................................2 Process ...........................................................................................................5 VISION Overview ........................................................................................................8 Fundamental Concept ................................................................................10 Build-Out ......................................................................................................12 Land Use Framework ...................................................................................16 Circulation Framework ...............................................................................26 Project Phasing ............................................................................................53 ZONING (PROVIDED UNDER SEPARATE COVER) Shady Oak Station Zoning .........................................................................XX Purpose ........................................................................................................XX General Requirements ...............................................................................XX Zoning Districts ...........................................................................................XX Use Regulations...........................................................................................XX Development Standards ............................................................................XX A8Shady Oak Road & LRT update September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session A9Shady Oak Road & LRT update September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session INTRODUCTION A10Shady Oak Road & LRT update September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session PURPOSE All Shady Oak Station facilities will be located within the city of Hopkins; however, The purpose of the project is to create a development strategy for the the half-mile station area and 10 ¬minute walk shed encompasses both Hopkins Shady Oak LRT station area along the Southwest Light-Rail Transit (SW LRT) and Minnetonka. The Shady Oak station is anticipated to serve local businesses Extension, located in the cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka. and residents to the north of Excelsior Boulevard and west of Shady Oak Road, as well as Hopkins’ Westbrooke neighborhood to the southeast of the station. It builds upon previous planning work and formulates an articulated vision, zoning and implementation strategy that can be approved by both cities. The main The station platform will be built along the existing Minnesota River Bluffs LRT components of the strategy include: Regional Trail, which is operated by the Three Rivers Park District. The trail property 1. Development of vision and land use scenarios based upon previous is owned by the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority, which will continue planning work and the emerging concept of an ‘Innovation District’ to own the property once the SW LRT line is built. The station will be located employment emphasis approximately one quarter mile east of Shady Oak Road along the bicycle trail. 2. D There is currently no public access as it is today to the site beyond that provided and supports sustainable development; by the trail. 3. 4. Project phasing and entitlement review to ensure coordination across city boundaries BACKGROUND RoyalstonStation TargetField VanWhiteStation Station The cities of Minnetonka and Hopkins, aside from sharing a municipal boundary, 394 are quite different in residential and commercial character. The city of Hopkins is a PennStation four-square mile city of 17,591 residents just three miles west of Minneapolis. The 21stStreetStation ST.LOUISPARK city was incorporated in 1893, and continues to have a vibrant Mainstreet. The city BeltlineStation of Minnetonka, incorporated in 1956, is located directly west of Hopkins, and has ark P oho WestLakeStation StLc ig H isol u S 169 h a population of 50,841. The city is fully developed, and has a strong employment LouisianaStation HOPKINS base of over 47,000 people. WooddaleStation MINNEAPOLIS 7 There is a good working relationship between the two cities and experience BlakeStation ShadyOakStation DowntownHopkinsStation working together on projects. The cities, along with Hennepin County, have EDINA successfully collaborated previously on two earlier studies of the station area— including a ‘high level’ visioning plan and a plan that provides infrastructure MINNETONKA OpusStation recommendations for SW LRT opening day and long-term improvements. CityWestStation 012 62 Miles EDENPRAIRIE The Shady Oak LRT station is one of 15 stations on the 14.5-mile SW LRT Extension, which will connect downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis to the southwest suburbs. LRTRoute GoldenTriangleStation 494 Opening day of passenger service for the SW LRT Extension is anticipated in 2020. LRTStation SouthwestStation Heavy construction of the line is scheduled to begin in 2017. LRTStation(deferred) 5 OperationsandMaintenanceFacilitysite Shady Oak Station will be located at the “bend” of the Southwest Light Rail (SW EdenPrairieTownCenterStation LRT) line where the tracks change from north- and southbound to east- and westbound, at the border of Hopkins and Minnetonka. EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A11Shady Oak Road & LRT update INTRODUCTION 2 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session STUDY AREA Cities Boundary Study Area Parcels SW LRT Total Property Acquisition SW LRT Partial Property Acquisition SW LRT - Shady Oak Station SW LRT Alignment EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ 0660’1,320’2,640’ A12Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 3 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session The station area is served by good regional motor vehicle access via Shady Oak Road and Excelsior Boulevard. The intersection of Shady Oak Road and Excelsior Boulevard has been improved recently to deal with congestion and 16200 ExcelsiorBlvd d Road is a four-lane, divided roadway to the south of Excelsior Boulevard, and ExcelsiorBlv vd ExcelsiorBl is being upgraded north of Excelsior Boulevard. It runs north-south and links m ajor connector highways such as Highway 62 to the south, and Highway 7 and Minnetonka Boulevard to the north. Excelsior Boulevard is a four-lane divided roadway that runs east-west from Hopkins through Minnetonka. It connects with Highways 169 and 100 to the east of Hopkins. The LRT project will purchase the 15 acre Hopkins Tech Center parcel near the platform to construct a new north-south roadway extension of 17th Avenue tW 47thS South to access the platform as well as to accommodate a 700 space park and nLn Kare ShadyOakStation ^_ ride facility. To provide access from the south, the City of Minnetonka will fund a 3450 roadway extension of 17th Avenue South from the platform across the Minnesota 5th StS River Bluffs Trail to K-Tel Drive. Also purchased and designed for the station area is the 20 acre SW LRT Extension Operation and Maintenance Facility (OMF) south of Fifth Street South. The station area site is currently dominated by uses that are not transit-supportive, however because of the building age, use of the properties, and location, this 6th StS area has seen interest in redevelopment for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). Redevelopment however faces many challenges, including: Numerous property owners, parcel sizes— many without current auto access and as a result are ‘land locked’ 1200 7 Prevalent light industrial and warehouse uses; many of these are successful thS tS businesses and are not likely to redevelop in the next few years Possible environmental remediation because portions of sites are likely contaminated due to their history of industrial use Aging strip commercial development and other low-density retail uses are prevalent along arterials; these areas are pedestrian unfriendly and are auto- oriented, with substantial building setbacks and large surface parking lots While the properties directly surrounding the future station site are commercial and industrial, most of the surrounding neighborhoods are residential. EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A13Shady Oak Road & LRT update INTRODUCTION 4 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session PROCESS The cities engaged a consultant team with national Transit Oriented Development (TOD) expertise and local knowledge to complete the area development strategy and zoning for the Shady Oak station area. The project was initiated on March 1, 2015 and completed on September 30, 2015. Key components of the work scope included: Re view of previously completed work including development of Creation of Vision/Land Use Scenarios— alternatives and selection of a publicly supported preferred concept that provides a joint vision that can meet the varied needs of both communities including input from local and national Assessment of Market Feasibility— developers and experts, concerning the local market demand for proposed vision, type, and location of TOD supportive land uses in the Shady Oak station area Development of Public Investment Analysis and Recommendations— engineering plans that were underway during this project process the prime Facilitation of Public Engagement and Incorporation of Feedback— including draft station oriented Crafting of Zoning Regulations— consultant conducted two public open houses—one at the beginning of the project to permitted uses and design standards that include sustainability elements, solicit feedback on the vision for the station area, and the other open house near the a mix of uses, reduced parking requirements, and opportunities to foster end of the project to present the recommendations. City staff conducted a joint study collaborative and innovative spaces session of the Hopkins City Council and Minnetonka City Council and received feedback including a series of phasing IdProject Phasing— and direction on the station area vision, land use scenario, and market feasibility recommendations, estimated costs, and a ‘business case’ for the funding of including a summary of the work tasks, policymaker Preparation of a Final Report— street/utility improvements that will stimulate anticipated adjacent transit supportive development pHopkins Planning including a entitlement process in a Recommendations for Entitlements— Commission, Minnetonka Planning Commission, and Minnetonka Economic Development code form that can be integrated into the cities codes Advisory Commission so that these commissions could make a recommendation to their respective councils. The second presentation was a joint meeting of the Hopkins City Council and the Minnetonka City Council. The councils adopted the report. EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A14Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 5 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session A15Shady Oak Road & LRT update September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session VISION A16Shady Oak Road & LRT update September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session OVERVIEW INTENT The following describes ‘big picture’ themes for the station area redevelopment and are consistent with the adopted vision for future growth in the next 30 years and the implementation strategies to support that vision of both the City of Hopkins’ 2009 and the City of Minnetonka’s 2008 Comprehensive Plans. TRAILHEAD MOBILITY-ORIENTED DISTRICT u n n n n A Building upon existing and planned assets such as the Minnesota River Bluffs transportation modes, the Shady Oak station provides an opportunity to Trail, a network of ‘active transportation’—pedestrian and bicycle routes emphasize both destination and departure functions. A plaza will be constructed at the intersection of 17th and the park and ride entrance; it will serve as a focus of station area activities and a threshold between TOD and the station platform. A key plaza element will be a weather protected ‘bike station’ that includes a large amount of bicycle parking. This structure may friendly sidewalks and protected bike lanes people will also be able to access include ancillary uses such as a café. It should serve as an anchor and focus of new transit supportive employment, commercial, and retail uses. the station plaza. Additionally, the park and ride facility provides an important receiving point into the region-wide LRT. For LRT opening day, the design and location of the park and ride facility will accommodate surface commuter parking while minimizing its impacts. Mid to long-range phasing envisions conversion to a parking ramp, resulting in additional development opportunities and possible shared parking options. A17Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION 8 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session INNOVATION DISTRICT AUTHENTIC CHARACTER Establishment of unique and complementary ‘innovation district’ land uses Unlike the adjacent campus-like development character of stations to the will differentiate this station from other employment stations in Hopkins south, redevelopment of the Shady Oak Station is envisioned to embrace and Minnetonka or other Southwest Corridor communities. the station area’s existing raw industrial character and build upon this asset as a distinct, authentic development theme. The goal of the station area redevelopment will be to create a unique market niche that is based on emerging national trends for station area and urban development future transit access. The district will not be a corporate campus, instead it will give new start-ups, business incubators, and traditional employment enterprises the opportunity to build or lease corporate, clinical, other space in proximity to the wealth of intellectual capital and institutional knowledge of major employers such as Cargill or United Health Care that are already present along the SW LRT Corridor EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A18Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 9 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT INTENT The fundamental concept is a distillation of the key design ideas, physical elements and spatial relationships that have informed the development of land use and transportation framework elements of Shady Oak Station Area Development Strategy. An additional paved multi-use trail connection will be provided along the LINKAGES north curbline of 5th Street South from the station platform to 11th Avenue. A successful Shady Oak Station will require establishment of safe, direct, and The existing trail along 11th to the Westbrooke neighborhood should be convenient connections. All modes will be adequately served, with an emphasis enhanced on pedestrian and bicycle routes within a 5 minute trip of the station. The network 17th/K-Tel will be designed as a complete street, including pedestrian consists of an urban street grid and multi-use trails. Not all routes will be the friendly sidewalks and a protected bikeway. The improvements will extend same. Hierarchies of routes have been established to create a more coherent at a minimum from Shady Oak Road to Mainstreet. North of Mainstreet, an station area, including the following fundamental elements: extension to the existing regional trail system will be considered. The most important new street of this network will be Signature Street— DESTINATIONS the new 17th/K-Tel roadway which will link the areas north and south of . This signature street will: the Minnesota River Bluffs Trail Within the station area, there are land use assets that generate frequent daily or weekly trips. By serving existing assets by transit, auto usage can be Provide direct, safe and convenient access to light rail transit from the north minimized and duplication of successful uses can be avoided. The following and the south are fundamental destinations: Establish a new ‘front door’ and focus for TOD within the station area The high density, mixed use development is envisioned Station Hub — creating development interest for current ‘backwater’ sites for parcels in close proximity (± 1/8th mile) of the Shady Oak station. Provide an alternative ‘cut-through’ commuting route. With additional Uses will create an animated ’18-hour’ environment of activity surrounding development, more auto trips will be generated. This roadway will minimize the station platform. As result of having these ’eyes on the station’, the transit platform will be safer at all times throughout the day. Hub uses will include: Boulevard arterial streets and intersections Station serving commercial and retail uses. The uses will provide transit Provide an attractive setting for adjacent development. The street will patrons an opportunity to ‘chain trips’ offering goods and services such as include special landscaping, lighting, and other streetscape elements a café, dry cleaner, or child day care facility—uses that they can use as they that will signal that this street is special and important—a place worthy of either arrive or depart the transit platform investment Include residential uses. Apartments and condominiums are envisioned for a full range of resident incomes To maximize transit use, pedestrian and Neighborhood Connections— A loop A wealth of retail shops, restaurants and Hopkins Mainstreet — of active transportation improvements is envisioned that knits the Shady Oak entertainment venues exist within approximately a half mile trip north of station to the Downtown Hopkins Station, Mainstreet, and other attractions the station platform. and destinations. The connections include: Rather than duplicate this function in the station area, linkages will be The existing Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail connection that will be provided preserved and strengthened. Improvements to the trail will include asphalt Transit riders offer a potential new clientele for existing Mainstreet paving between the Shady Oak Station and the Downtown Hopkins Station businesses, if well connected at a minimum. Lighting at intersections and the station platform will be provided to improve safety. A19Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT 10 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session both recreation facilities exist Shady Oak Lakes/Beach and Central Park— : within approximately a half mile trip of the station platform. The parks Provide an essential open space amenity for station area high density NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS residential and employment uses Will need less parking. Transit access to the parks will serve as an auto alternative for those using the facilities from outside the station area, especially during high demand periods TOD EMPLOYMENT SIGNATURE STREET CORRIDOR TOD EMPLOYMENT CORRIDOR Transit-oriented employment development will be oriented toward the 17th Avenue /K-Tel Drive signature street. The corridor will extend from Shady Oak Road to Excelsior Boulevard. Adaptive reuse of existing buildings or redevelopment will be fostered Employment intensity that will support the region’s investment in light rail. Transit supportive residential, commercial and residential uses will also be fostered within the corridor STATION HUB Development is envisioned to be incremental rather than wholesale Existing uses will be allowed to remain, expand, or redevelop at the discretion of the owner in perpetuity Redevelopment will discourage auto-orientation Additional roadways and amenities, including a new public open space will be provided SHADY OAK STATION AREA FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A20Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 11 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session BUILD-OUT INTENT The build-out concept provides a future 5-10 year ‘snap shot’ of station area redevelopment for the ‘INorth’ and ‘Station Hub’ subareas north of the Minnesota River Bluffs Trail and 5th Street, including a partial redevelopment scheme for the LRT park and ride facility. The long term redevelopment vision for the character, type, arrangement and intensity of land uses for other areas within the ½ mile station planning area would share many of these characteristics. the plan and perspective illustrate a scheme that is at a the plan and perspective can be used to: Viable Depiction— Graphic Tool— development intensity that is realistic and economically feasible. It is based on Market the community’s vision for station area development to potential investors Minnetonka and Hopkins Comprehensive Plan’s policy for the redevelopment of the Shady Oak area public investment in street and open space improvements necessary to SW Corridor Light Rail preliminary engineering design of the light rail stimulate desirable private investment platform, park and ride, and operations and maintenance facility Fundamental requirements necessary to attract investors such as road BUILD-OUT DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY TABLE infrastructure, public amenities, and parking ramps 630,000 Square Feet* Fundamental TOD requirements for compact, mixed use station area design Essential active transportation elements that will ensure safe, direct and Industrial 107,000 Square Feet* convenient neighborhood access to the station Sustainable design concepts such as solar collectors, wind turbines, and Commercial/Services 195,000 Square Feet* stormwater detention basins Retail 15,000 Square Feet * Development that includes a mix of repurposed, adaptive re-use of existing structures and new construction Residential 1,250 Units Parking 3,635 Spaces Park and Ride 380 Spaces Station Plaza 1 Acre Innovation Open Space 2 Acres Streets 8,600 Linear Feet A21Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – BUILD-OUT 12 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session INNOVATION OPEN SPACE APARTMENTSRETAIL EXISTING INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYMENT APARTMENTS OFFICE EMPLOYMENT INNOVATION EMPLOYMENT SIGNATURE STREETCONDOMINIUMS ADAPTIVE REUSE (17th Avenue) EMPLOYMENT MINNESOTA RIVER BLUFFS REGIONAL TRAIL LRT OPERATIONS and MAINTENCE FACILITY SHADY OAK STATION and PLAZA PARK and RIDE ‘INNOVATION OFFICE NORTH’ AND ‘STATION HUB’ SUBAREAS BUILD-OUT (2020-2025) EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A22Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 13 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session SHADY OAK STATION SHADY OAK‘INNOVATION OFFICE NORTH’ AND ‘STATION HUB’ SUBAREAS(2015) — EXISTING DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY TABLE EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE/OPEN SPACE SUMMARY TABLE Land UseArea Area Building Area ResidentialParking Area Infrastructure/Open SpaceArea (Acre)(Square Feet)(Square Feet)(Units) (Square Feet) (Acre/Linear Feet) INDUSTRIAL 48 2,100,000 720,000 ---- 490 STREETS 1/71545,000 COMMERCIAL SERVICES 22 960,000 255,000 ---- 570 NINE MILE CREEK 140,000 RESIDENTIAL 0 0 0 0 0 EXISTING TOTAL 285,000 INFRASTRUTCURE/OPEN SPACE 2 85,000 --- --- --- EXISTING TOTAL723,135,000 975,000 0 1,060 A23Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – BUILD-OUT 14 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD Sunshine Citizen’s Car Wash Bank INNOVATION PARK Scherer Bros. Lumber AAMCO McDonald’s T T RD 3 . .. .. Sierra Corp. T T 47T .. .. .. SHADY OAK STATION 5TH STREET Station Hub (Retail and Residential) SHADY OAK ‘INNOVATION OFFICE NORTH’ AND ‘STATION HUB’ SUBAREAS (2025) — BUILD-OUT INFRASTRUCTURE/OPEN SPACE SUMMARY TABLE BUILD-OUT DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY TABLE AreaParking Land UseArea Area Building Area Residential Parking Infrastructure & Open Space Area (Square Feet) (Acre/Linear Feet)(Spaces) (Acre)(Square Feet)(Square Feet)(Units)(Spaces) EXISTING STREETS 1/715 45,000 NEW OFFICE 17.5 765,500 630,000 --- 1,575 EXST. INDUSTRIAL 8.25 360,000 107,000--- 135 NEW STREETS 11/7885 476,500 EXST. COMMERCIAL SERVICES 12 525,000 195,000 --- 585 NEW STATION PLAZA 1 43,500 NEW RETAIL .75 32,500 15,000 --- 90 EXISTING NINE MILE CREEK 1 40,000 NEW RESIDENTIAL 12.5 545,000 1,400,000 1,250 1,250 NEW INNOVATION OPEN SPACE 2 87,000 INFRASTRUCTURE/OPEN SPACE21 910,000 --- --- 380 NEW PARK AND RIDE 5 218,000380 BUILD-OUT TOTAL 723,138,0002,347,000 1,2504,015 380 BUILD-OUT TOTAL 21 910,000 EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A24Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 15 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session LAND USE FRAMEWORK OVERVIEW The Land Use Framework primarily describes the future development of the Shady Oak station area. It has an emphasis, in terms of focus and detail, on land located within a half mile radius of the Shady Oak Station that extends east into Hopkins and west into Minnetonka. The proposed development district subareas will inform anticipated revisions to both Cities’s zoning ordinances. SUBAREAS While in the past, some of the most innovative Innovation District Concept— regions have largely been suburban corridors of spatially-isolated corporate The land use framework diagram illustrates the new development patterns campuses (e.g., Silicon Valley), a new form of innovation has emerged based on an integration of anchor institutions, key companies, start-ups, business On many parcels, a mix of vertical uses is suggested. Where parcels contain a incubators, and accelerators. vertical mix of uses, the most likely predominant land use is indicated. Predominant Districts tend to be physically compact, transit-accessible, and offer a mix uses have been sited and categorized into ‘subareas’ to: Maximize development potential based upon existing use adjacencies and an early trend. They are based on economic, social and physical “networks” site attributes which foster a creative, risk-taking culture that facilitates ideas and accelerates commercialization. Maximize utilization of existing and planned improvements such as stormwater lines or other utilities the best model for Shady Oak may be a mash- Innovation District Examples— Address existing development agreements between the Cities, SW Light up of two emerging innovation redevelopment themes: Rail, or others For areas north of the Minnesota River Bluffs Trail, a theme that is described Respond to a conceptual short term and long term phasing strategy as - industrial or warehouse districts that are “Reimagined Urban Areas” undergoing physical and economic transformations. These changes are some instances, multiple uses are appropriate being powered by transit access, historic building stock, and proximity to Address policy decisions for development outside the planning area. In downtowns and anchor companies. Examples include areas such as Denver’s particular, the desire to complement, preserve, and strengthen the historic River North (RiNo) District, Portland’s Central Eastside, Seattle’s South Lake Downtown Hopkins Mainstreet Union area, or St. Louis’s Cortex District. For areas south of the trail, a second theme described as an “Urbanized The station area includes the following areas: - commonly found in suburban and exurban areas where Science Park” 1) I traditionally isolated and sprawling business park areas of innovation are 2) Urban Industrial urbanizing through increased density and infusion of new uses may be more applicable. North Carolina’s Research Triangle, for example, has recognized 3) Station Hub that its isolated car-dependent environment has not been successful in attracting young talent. A recently completed master plan calls for the creation of a central district, the addition of up to 1,400 multi-family housing units, retail, and potential light rail transit. While innovation districts take a number of different forms, the key tenants include transit accessibility and mix of uses. These tenets, in and of themselves, do not guarantee success. The fundamental goal of the Land Use Framework is to identify marketable uses combined with the creation of a physical environment conducive to innovation. A25Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – LAND USE FRAMEWORK 16 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session LAND USE SUBAREAS Urban Industrial Subarea Station Hub Subarea Innovation Park Station Plaza PLAZA Existing Park/Open Space SUBAREAS DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY TABLE I 2,000,000 Square Feet* I Park 395,000 Square Feet* and Commercial/Services Ride Urban Industrial445,000 Square Feet* Station Hub Retail 15,000 Square Feet* Station Hub Residential 1,250 Units Parking 8,285 Spaces SW LRT OMF150,000 Square Feet* Park and Ride380 Spaces Station Plaza1 Acre Innovation Park2 Acres EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A26Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 17 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session INNOVATION OFFICE SUBAREA— NORTH The subarea is substantial in size: it extends from the Minnesota River Bluffs Trail at the south, to Excelsior Boulevard on the north, and between Shady Oak Road on the west and 11th Avenue on the east. The subarea includes parcels in both cities of Minnetonka and Hopkins T development. The subarea has the following essential real estate site criteria for innovation with the presence of light rail, parking will be limited to EfParking— development concepts: 1000 square feet); for commercial/retail (2.5 spaces per 1000); and residential (1 fronting major arterials, the blocks are close to the Hopkins Mainstreet Proximity— space per unit). Fewer spaces or shared parking will be fostered. Parking ramps and have direct access to other anchor institutions such as the Cargill campus by are likely required to serve the anticipated intensity of development. They should either light rail or auto commute be sited to conveniently serve multiple buildings while providing direct access to the sites are located adjacent to the busy major arterial roadway. Good visibility— Today, Excelsior Boulevard provides over 16,000 daily drive-by trips and over Where parking lots are built, parking will be required to be located behind or to 11,000 daily drive-by trips on Shady Oak Road the side of buildings. Design techniques that minimize parked car visual impacts the sites can be easily accessed from existing intersections at 17th and Access— ................................................................................. For all development projects bicycle parking will be maximized. Minimum bike 47th Street. Additional right-in right out (minimum) access points are anticipated parking standards will be in excess of current City of Minnetonka and Hopkins as part of a local street grid for intersections at 19th, 15th and 14th Avenues, and possibly 3rd Street or 20th Avenue required for all new development or major renovation projects Prominent Address— adaptive reuse, renovation, expansion and repurposing of Sustainability— multiple ‘front door’ addresses along the existing Excelsior Boulevard and Shady existing structures should be encouraged. Maximizing the imbued energy and Oak Road and the future 17th Avenue signature street materials of these buildings is a key component of sustainability objectives a green space, located within the street grid provides a ‘window’ into Amenity— of the project. Other sustainable practices such as the incorporation of solar panels, wind turbines, and use of green roofs or bioswale green street practices development, and gathering place for employees, residents and visitors promoted GENERAL DEVELOPMENT CHARACTER— For redevelopment proposals, prohibited Permitted and Conditional Uses— Development will front the new street grid creating a more urban Orientation— uses will generally include those that are auto-oriented. Warehousing, storage, oHub transit Primary building access will be from the street, green spaces or pedestrian serving retail will be prohibited. Manufacturing or assembly uses will be permitted, corridors not from parking lots, sky bridges, or parking ramps but limitations on uses that may create adverse impacts—noise, air quality, etc. Buildings should be urban, covering a majority of Form and Massing— Open space general function, location, size and use of open spaces will be Generally buildings should range from one story to six stories in height for the prescribed. Public parks will be required of adequate size and design to serve a more urban condition discouraged, instead facilities that promote areas for lunch a break, or other employee activities should be fostered A27Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – LAND USE FRAMEWORK 18 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session INNOVATION OFFICE SUBAREA—NORTH Innovation Park Station Plaza PLAZA Existing Park/Open Space SUBAREAS DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY TABLE Industrial 905,000 Square Feet* Commercial/Services 395,000 Square Feet* Park and Ride Parking 3,250 Spaces Innovation Park 2 Acres EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A28Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 19 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session INNOVATION OFFICE SUBAREA— SOUTH The subarea is substantial in size: it extends from the Minnesota River Bluffs Trail at the north to the Canadian PBass Lake Spur freight rail line on the south, and between Shady Oak Road on the west and future light rail trackway on the east. The subarea includes parcels in the city of Minnetonka only. T incubators, and accelerators and a limited amount of complementary retail and service development while maintain existing industrial, warehousing and manufacturing functions. Currently the subarea does not have the characteristics that would engender innovative uses, however in the long term after light rail has been built and development has largely been achieved in the Innovation North Subarea, this subarea will become ripe for new investment. Within 5-10 years the subarea will possess the following essential real estate site criteria for innovation development concepts: redevelopment sites have direct access to the Imris corporate Proximity—Buildings should be urban, covering a majority of Form and Massing— headquarters (FAR) will be prescribed. Generally buildings should range from one story to six as noted previously, the new signature Good visibility and Prominent Address — stories in height for the majority of the sub area that demand greater exposure. With this increased exposure, development sites with the presence of light rail, parking will be limited to EfParking— will have greater investor interest of 3 spaces per 1000 square feet); for commercial/retail (2.5 spaces per 1000); and the sites can be easily accessed from the west at an existing signalized Access— .................................................................................. intersection at Shady Oak Road and from 5th Street to the east Where parking lots are built, parking will be required to be located behind or to the side of buildings. Design techniques that minimize parked car visual impacts the proximity to the Shady Oak Beach may attract residential Amenity— from streets and the disruption of the pedestrian environment will be required. For increase in residential development, a public park, possibly associated with one accessible, long term bike parking rooms will be required for all new development of the existing ponds should be built to serve this population or major renovation projects GENERAL DEVELOPMENT CHARACTER— adaptive reuse, renovation, expansion and repurposing of Sustainability— Due the relatively new age and quality of existing industrial structures, considerable existing structures should be encouraged. Maximizing the imbued energy and more renovation, adaptive reuse, and repurposing of existing buildings rather materials of these buildings is a key component of sustainability objectives than new development may occur within this subarea. of the project. Other sustainable practices such as the incorporation of solar panels, wind turbines, and use of green roofs or bioswale green street practices are developed at a very low density. The large parking lots and underutilized promoted For redevelopment proposals, uses that are Permitted and Conditional Uses— characteristics will be required: auto-oriented will be discouraged. Development or expansion of new warehousing Development will front the existing streets to create a more urban Orientation— and storage uses will be discouraged. Manufacturing or assembly uses will be street edge that creates a more pedestrian friendly public realm. Primary building permitted, but limitations on uses that may create adverse impacts—noise, air access will be from the street rather than directly from internal parking lots, sky bridges, or parking ramps A29Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – LAND USE FRAMEWORK 20 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session — INNOVATION OFFICE SUBAREASOUTH Station Plaza PLAZA Existing Park/Open Space SUBAREAS DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY TABLE Industrial 1,095,000 Square Feet* Parking 2,740 Spaces Park and Ride EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A30Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 21 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session URBAN INDUSTRIAL SUBAREA The subarea is substantial in size: it is generally located below 5th Street and east of 11th Avenue. The subarea extends to the Canadian PBass Lake Spur freight rail line on the south, to the future light rail trackway on the west, and 11th Avenue on the on the east. The subarea includes parcels only in the City of Hopkins. A incubators, and accelerators and a limited amount of complementary retail and service development. However, industrial, warehousing and manufacturing functions are envisioned to largely remain within most of the subarea. adaptive reuse, renovation, expansion and repurposing of GENERAL DEVELOPMENT CHARACTER— Sustainability— existing structures should be encouraged. Maximizing the imbued energy and Due the nature of industrial development a greater auto and truck orientation materials of these buildings is a key component of sustainability objectives will occur in this subarea. Nevertheless, site improvements that enhance the of the project. Other sustainable practices such as the incorporation of solar pedestrian environment and foster safe and direct access to light rail will required panels, wind turbines, and use of green roofs or bioswale green street practices for any new or major renovation project. promoted required: For redevelopment proposals, uses that are Permitted and Conditional Uses— Development will front the existing streets to create a more urban Orientation— auto-oriented will be permitted. Development or expansion of new warehousing street edge that creates a more pedestrian friendly public realm. Primary building and storage uses will be permitted. Manufacturing or assembly uses will be access will require at least one entrance directly accessible the street rather than permitted, but limitations on uses that may create adverse impacts—noise, air directly from internal parking lots with the presence of light rail, parking will be limited to Ef Parking— of 3 spaces per 1000 square feet); for commercial/retail (2.5 spaces per 1000); and .................................................................................. Where parking lots are built, parking will be required to be located behind or to side of buildings. Design techniques that minimize parked car visual impacts ................................................................................. For all development projects bicycle parking will be maximized. Minimum bike parking standards will be in excess of current City of Hopkins standards. Ground development or major renovation projects A31Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – LAND USE FRAMEWORK 22 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session URBAN INDUSTRIAL SUBAREA Urban Industrial Subarea Station Plaza PLAZA Existing Park/Open Space SUBAREAS DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY TABLE Industrial 445,000 Square Feet* Parking 1000 Spaces Park and Ride EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A32Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 23 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session STATION HUB SUBAREA The subarea is the most compact in size of all the subareas: It generally surrounds the future light rail station north of the Minnesota River Bluffs Trail with the exception of additional parcels south of the trail along 5th Street, generally west of 15th Avenue. TA limited amount of transit Recent SW LRT corridor housing market analysis indicates that residential development is the most viable development segment in the short term for the entire Twin Cities market area. To capitalize upon this burgeoning market segment, development should be targeted to occur before or concurrently with light rail construction. Additionally, because a number of sites will be initially controlled by Metro Transit, public –private development opportunities may be greater within this subarea. The subarea has the following essential real estate site criteria for innovation Buildings should be urban, covering a majority of Form and Massing— development concepts: development parcels—when a site is redeveloped, a minimum density of 60 dwelling units per acre or a 0.5 FAR for commercial/retail development will be fronting light rail and in proximity to employment uses, this subarea Proximity— prescribed. Generally buildings should range from two to six stories in height will be one the SW LRT’s best residential development opportunities. for the majority of the sub area the sites are located adjacent to the future signature street Good visibility— with the presence of light rail, parking will be limited to Ef Parking— the proximity to the station retail, Central Park, Shady Oak Beach, and Amenity— of 3 spaces per 1000 square feet); for commercial/retail (2.5 spaces per 1000); the station plaza will attract residential development interest. Over time, should and residential (1 space per unit). Fewer spaces or shared parking will be fostered. Where parking lots are built, parking will be required to be located additional public park, possibly associated with one of the existing ponds should behind buildings. Design techniques that minimize parked car visual impacts be built to serve the residents. Incorporation of active recreation features such ................................................................................. For all development projects bicycle parking will be maximized. Minimum bike p arking standards will be in excess of current City of Hopkins standards. Ground GENERAL DEVELOPMENT CHARACTER— New development will occur within this sub area. Located at the trailhead to development or major renovation projects and from light rail, the subarea will set the bar for the entire station area. The Sustainable practices such as the incorporation of solar panels, Sustainability— wind turbines, and use of green roofs or bioswale green street practices should constructed here. To provide a positive experience and image, the development be encouraged. LEED certification should not be required but should be must be welcoming, pedestrian-friendly, and compatible with surrounding promoted subarea context prohibited uses will generally include those Permitted and Conditional Uses— The following characteristics will be required: that are auto-oriented. For the subarea, a maximum of 50,000 square feet of retail Development will front the existing and new streets to create an Orientation— will required to avoid competing with Hopkins Mainstreet urban street edge that creates a more pedestrian friendly public realm. Primary building access will be from the street rather than directly from internal parking lots or parking ramps A33Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – LAND USE FRAMEWORK 24 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session STATION HUB SUBAREA Station Hub (Residential & Retail) Subarea Station Plaza PLAZA Existing Park/Open Space SUBAREAS DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY TABLE Retail 15,000 Square Feet* Residential 1,250 Units Parking 1,295 Spaces Park and Ride 380 Spaces Park Station Plaza .75 Acre and Ride EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A34Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 25 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session CIRCULATION FRAMEWORK OVERVIEW The Transportation FIt has an emphasis, in terms of focus and detail, on ‘complete street’ multimodal connections located within a half mile radius of the Shady Oak station. Recommendations on the location and configuration of automobile, bus, BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN includes: the circulation diagram prescribes a street network of Roadway hierarchy — or design, these Secondary Streets are not optional, they must be provided as part of future development proposals to improve station access and establish a framework for transit oriented development pedestrian and bicycle An emphasis on ‘active transportation’— parking impacts; maximize light rail transit investment, and foster health TRANSITAUTO because the station is locate outside a comfortable A bus shuttle route— walking distance (1/4 mile) from the majority of existing residential areas, schools, and the Hopkins Mainstreet, a bus shuttle route and stop locations frequent and dependable service to key destinations— within a reasonable timeframe. The shuttle will be invaluable for those who are physically challenged or those who would prefer not to walk or cycle in inclement weather or at night COMPLETE STREETS A35Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – CIRCULATION FRAMEWORK 26 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session CIRCULATION FRAMEWORK DIAGRAM Signature Street Primary Streets Secondary Streets Neighborhood Connections (Active Transportation) SW LRT Alignment Proposed Shuttle Route and Stops Bike Signal Future Pedestrian Activated Signal (HAWK) Park and Existing Stop Sign Ride Future Stop Sign Bike Station EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A36Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 27 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session CURRENT AND FUTURE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS The assessment includes data for existing and future roadway conditions for key streets and intersections, and existing parking conditions near the proposed station area. Shady Oak Road, Excelsior Boulevard, 11th Avenue, 5th Street and K-Tel Drive are the major roadways serving the study area. PROPOSED NEW DEVELOPMENT TRIP GENERATION CURRENT AND FUTURE TRAFFIC FORECASTING An estimate of the number of vehicle trips generated by the proposed new station Level of Service (LOS) was calculated at key intersections using _. Turning movement counts from the _ anticipated future development of the Shady Oak station area were used in the LOS analysis. The current and estimated future development. development. development. development. development. xxxxx The new development’s trips were assigned to the surrounding roadways based The new development’s trips were assigned to the surrounding roadways based The new development’s trips were assigned to the surrounding roadways based yyyyy upon the proximity of site roadways to the regional roadway connections. The upon the proximity of site roadways to the regional roadway connections. The upon the proximity of site roadways to the regional roadway connections. The trip distribution was weighted _______. Approximately ___ percent or less of the zzzzz trip distribution was weighted _______. Approximately ___ percent or less of the trip distribution was weighted _______. Approximately ___ percent or less of the proposed new development was assigned to the other streets. The assumed trip distribution is consistent with _____. new development is____ vehicle trips per day (vpd). ________, _______, ______ A37Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – CIRCULATION FRAMEWORK 28 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Numerous proposed vehicular access points will intersect existing major to the impact of the proposed new development will require the following EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A38Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 29 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session NEIGHBORHOOD ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION CONNECTIONS F it is essential that well designed safe and direct active transportation routes be established. T auto congestion, enabling a reduction of parking requirements for future development, and an increase in transit boardings at the Shady Oak Station. The Active Transportation Concept prescribes: surfaces) or enhancements are provided for: Routes that are intended to build upon existing multi-use Minnesota River Bluffs, Shady Oak and 11th Avenue trails. Along the north and south side of Excelsior Boulevard the existing sidewalks will be expanded to 12’ when adjacent to a landscaped buffer (14’ when Future routes that will also provide linkages to adjacent neighborhoods and located adjacent to the curbline) from 5th Avenue to 17th Avenue. From 17th incorporate planning concepts for future facilities such as the future 8th Avenue to Shady Oak Road the existing sidewalk will expand on the south Street Artery enhancements side of Excelsior Boulevard only Coupled with bicycle facilities, enhanced pedestrian sidewalks and Along the west side of Nine Mile Creek from 5th Street to existing trails crosswalks to foster walking within a quarter mile of the station and for those within Central Park at 13th Avenue; a new at-grade crossing at Excelsior willing to travel further distances. Boulevard will include a HAWK (High-intensity Activated Walk) beacon BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENTS Along the west side of K-Tel Drive from Fifth Street to Shady Oak Road. North of 5th, the trail would transition into a protected bike lane The Station area is designed to include premium ‘active transportation’— pedestrian and bicycle transportation facilities. Along the north side of Fifth Street from K-Tel Drive to 11th Avenue serve primarily a commuting function. They are physically Along 11th, the existing trail will be extended south to Smetana Road; Protected bike lanes— separated by a combination of parked cars, landscaping, bollards, raised curbs, or connections will be made to the Nine Mile Creek Trail at Westbrooke Way Along the Minnesota River Bluffs Trail safe crossings will be provided. At 11th Between the Downtown Hopkins Station and Shady Oak Station, the ridership within the station area. Protected bike lanes are proposed: Minnesota River Bluffs Trail existing surfaces will be upgraded to asphalt Along the west side of the 17th Avenue/K-Tel Drive signature street from South along the west side of the future light rail trackway connecting to 5th Street to Excelsior Boulevard. A 10’ wide bi-directional facility will be Smetana Road and further south to the future Opus Station provided; south of 5th Avenue, the protected bike lane would transition to a Along the north side of Smetana Road between 11th Avenue and Shady Oak multi-use trail Road North of Excelsior, an 11’ wide bi-directional facility with a 1’ extruded curb (adjacent to the southbound travel lane) will continue on the west side of the facilities are provided for as part of the station plaza design. The Bike Station — roadway. A bicycle signal phase will be added to provide a safe crossing at Bike Station: this busy intersection. The protected bike lane should continue north along Will offer secure indoor long term bike parking, possibly showers/restrooms, 17th Avenue past Mainstreet and connect to the regional multi-use trail lockers and ancillary uses such as repair services or a café crossing between Third and Fourth Street A private or public vendor may operate the facility. Daily fees or month/ annual membership fees may be required to access part or all of the facility serve both a recreation and commuting function. Where Multi-use Trails— sidewalks do not exist, they will also provide access to businesses and residences. Short-term use bike racks will be provided at the station and throughout the A number of combined pedestrian and bicycle routes currently exists; expansion station area as part of street improvements. of these routes is planned to create a network. When adjacent to arterial roadways, On-street ‘bike corral’ multi-rack facilities that replace curbside parking will new trails will be physically separated from the travel lanes by a landscape buffer be permitted on a case by case basis, initiated by adjacent property owners desiring such facilities A39Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – CIRCULATION FRAMEWORK 30 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION DIAGRAM Existing/Planned Protected Bike Lane Proposed Protected Bike Lane Existing Multi-Use Trail Proposed Multi-Use Trail SW LRT Alignment Bike Signal HAWK Signal Bike Station Park and Ride EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A40Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 31 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSIT CONNECTIONS Currently the station area is served by four Metro Transit bus routes (Routes 12, 615,670, and 664). Next year, a sector study of existing bus routes will be developed to better incorporate the light rail transit service and eliminate redundant routes. LOCAL CIRCULATOR SHUTTLE BUS Because the station is located outside a comfortable walking distance (1/4 mile) from the majority of existing residential areas, schools, and the Hopkins additional means to providing necessary frequent and dependable service to key destinations— within a reasonable timeframe. The shuttle will be invaluable for those who are physically challenged or those who would prefer not to walk or cycle in inclement weather or at night. examine, at a minimum: Additional analysis of potential routes for a shuttle service linking the neighborhoods and centers Phasing strategies that ensure services could be adequately provided for at opening day of LRT while not precluding opportunities for serving additional transit destinations Vehicles types and operational requirements Future stop location, design, and any other necessary shuttle infrastructure Funding strategies A41Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – CIRCULATION FRAMEWORK 32 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session BUS TRANSIT DIAGRAM METRO Bus Routes SW LRT Alignment Proposed Shuttle Route and Stops Existing METRO Bus Routes Bus 12 - Local Bus Route (Uptown Minneapolis - Excelsior Blvd - Hopkins - Opus) Bus 615 - Local Bus Route (Ridgedale- Co Rd 73- St Louis Park) Bus 670 - Express Bus Route (Excelsior- Downtown Minneapolis) Bus 664 - Express Bus Route Park (Co Rd 3 - Excelsior Blvd - Downtown Minneapolis) and Ride EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A42Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 33 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session REGIONAL TRANSIT CONNECTIONS Many of the anticipated Park & Ride users will come from areas north, south, and west of the station area. A Minnetonka in order to get to the station and the associated Park and Ride facility. The siting and design of the park and ride ensures that the facility is commuter friendly while not compromising City of Hopkins and Minnetonka Station Area policy or impacting long term TOD potential. revised on July 8, 2015 by the Metropolitan Outlined is an area adjacent to the station where 270 Opening Day Improvements— Long Term Facilities— Council, park-and-ride numbers for the SW LRT corridor indicate that the Shady permanent spaces are most appropriate. The remaining 430 stalls would be Oak Station is slated to accommodate 700 parking spaces. Approximately subject to potential redevelopment. 270 of the 700 stalls will be designed and constructed as permanent surface Park and ride facilities commonly have a higher incidence of criminal activity. stalls. The balance will be “temporary”, meaning they will be built with thinner Providing ‘eyes on the station’ discourages criminal activity at the station. The bituminous surfacing and bituminous curbing, anticipated to last around 5 years. permanent stalls have been sited with consideration of maximizing station It is anticipated that the temporary parking will be removed and replaced when platform safety. The location of the park and ride ensures that considerable a redevelopment proposal comes to the table in that time. The replacement of temporary stalls would need to be replaced at a 1:1 or possibly lesser ratio (the station, thereby creating a safer environment for transit patrons, residents and process for redevelopment and replacement ratio has yet to be determined). commercial clientele, as well. Because of high costs, parking replacement requirements at any ratio (1:1 or even Moreover, the parking has been located to create a ‘critical mass’ of a collection of redevelopment partnerships are likely needed for redevelopment TOD parcels on the site along 17th Avenue. By providing this development area, a linkage of development sites can be created that ‘spills over’ to potential TOD on adjacent sites west of the Hopkins Tech Center site. With this development in place, it will be more viable that the temporary parking spaces will be redeveloped. Overtime it is anticipated that the area including the 270 permanent spaces would redevelop as multi-family development over a parking ramp. The parking ramp would be required to provide 270 permanent park and ride spaces as well as,= parking for multi-family residents. A43Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – CIRCULATION FRAMEWORK 34 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session RECOMMENDED LOCATION FOR PERMANENT PARK AND RIDE SPACES EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A44Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 35 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session ROADWAY HIERARCHY The roadway hierarchy diagram, illustrates the minimum street types and locations required to provide adequate station platform and development parcel access. Moreover, it establishes a development context—scale and massing limitations for future land uses and a setting for ‘placemaking’. These design elements will contribute to the creation of a distinct and attractive innovation district. The framework establishes holistic ‘complete streets’ where minimum facilities for all modes—auto, truck, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle are adequately provided. These complete streets include essential auto and truck infrastructure—right-sized roadway travel lanes and in most instances, curbside parking and loading zones. Moreover, winter design issues have been addressed. Within the street grid, a hierarchy of streets has been established to address both mobility and adjacent land use needs. Categories are as follows: A. Signature Street B. Primary Streets C. Secondary Streets A45Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – CIRCULATION FRAMEWORK 36 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session ROADWAY HIERARCHY DIAGRAM Signature Street Primary Streets Secondary Streets SW LRT Alignment Bike Signal BH Future Pedestrian Activated Signal (HAWK) Existing Stop Sign Future Stop Sign Park and Ride EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A46Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 37 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session SIGNATURE STREET The Signature Street serves as the primary station connection between major arterial roadways and the Shady Oak Station. The street scale and street elements have been crafted to foster a pedestrian –friendly, urban, vertical mixed use development environment. The street will not be a seam; rather it will knit the station areas of Hopkins and M The Signature Street consists of two segments— a) Segment 1 — new 17th Avenue street construction would occur from Excelsior Boulevard to 47th Street, providing access to the station platform and park and ride facility to be built by Metro Transit as part of the SW LRT project. b) Segment 2 — This segment will merge and realign the existing K-Tel Drive with the17th Avenue extension south of 47th Street to 5th Street. Fifth Street will be realigned to ‘T’ into K-Tel Drive /17th Avenue as part of the SW LRT project. From approximately 47th Street south to 5th Street, the street construction will be funded by the city of Minnetonka. A47Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – CIRCULATION FRAMEWORK 38 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session SIGNATURE STREET DIAGRAM Signature Street SW LRT Alignment Bike Signal Future Stop Sign Park and Ride EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A48Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 39 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session 17TH AVENUE (SIGNATURE STREET - SEGMENT 1) The 17th Avenue - Segment 1 can be described as a the street should include the following elements: Placemaking Character— Detail— street that is complete and functions effectively in all seasons; more importantly A public right-of way dimension of 88’ however, it will be distinctive and memorable. The street will: Two 12’-6” travel lanes RHopkins and Minnetonka. It will be Two 8’ curbside parking lanes beautiful—a place where people will want to linger. West Side: A 10’ bi-directional protected bike lane, 3’ door zone sidewalk, It will be sustainable. In particular it will include elements such as bioswales and 17’ sidewalk (with landscaping/hardscaping) adjacent to the west and other green features such as water conserving irrigation systems, curbline East Side: A 17’ wide sidewalk (with landscaping/hardscaping) adjacent to Evoke an innovation theme yet not appear to feel foreign or incompatible the east curbline with the surrounding neighborhoods A 6’ building setback from the right-of-way for adjacent development to Demonstrate to those who are traveling through to the light rail station that incorporate landscaping/hardscaping the Shady Oak station area is worthy of investment. Stormwater detention/landscaped curb extensions A49Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – CIRCULATION FRAMEWORK 40 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session 17TH AVENUE SECTION - 88’ RIGHT-OF-WAY EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A50Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 41 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session K-TEL DRIVE – (SIGNATURE STREET - SEGMENT 2) the street should include the following elements: Placemaking Character— Detail— volume roadways that together provides access to existing light industrial A public right-of way dimension of 66’ Two 17’ travel lanes consists of two travel lanes and no sidewalks. West Side: A 12’ multi-use trail (with 5’ landscaping buffer) adjacent to the In the future, the street is envisioned to be a focus of development for west curbline. East Side: A 6’ wide sidewalk located (with 5’ landscaping buffer) adjacent to park and ride. Additionally, it is envisioned as a street that provides a vital the east curbline property line and additional 4’ landscaping between the pedestrian and bicycle connection through the heart of the Shady Oak Station sidewalk and adjacent development parcels. area, and linkage between the Shady Oak Beach and the Hopkins’ Mainstreet . This segment of the Signature Street will include fewer improvements. Improvements will primarily include a new multi-use trail along the west right- of-way line. Additional enhancements envisioned include additional street trees, landscaping and pedestrian scaled lighting. A new 6’ sidewalk may be constructed on the east side of the roadway. A51Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – CIRCULATION FRAMEWORK 42 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session Side- walk K-TEL DRIVE SECTION - 66’ RIGHT-OF-WAY EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A52Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 43 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session PRIMARY STREETS The Primary Streets establish a complete street grid through portions of the station area. MPrimary Streets as public rights-of-way is an essential action necessary to stimulate early TOD in the Innovation North and Station Hub subareas. These streets also provide essential access to a number of ‘land locked’ parcels that currently have no direct public right-of-way frontage. Barring parcel consolidation with adjacent parcels that have access, it is unlikely that these land locked parcels will redevelop as envisioned. To lessen and share development impacts equally, new street center lines are generally aligned along existing property lines. Park and ride access will be improved by proving an additional access Primary Streets include: point from the west via 47th Street. Especially at peak hours, this road will 3rd Street serve as an additional dispersion route, lessening congestion at 17th/ K-Tel 47th Street intersections. 5th Street 5th Street is an essential LRT station access way for residents in the Westbrooke neighborhood. Many of these residents are dependent on 19th Avenue transit as a primary means of transportation. Providing active transportation 15th Avenue improvements along the street is imperative to ensure so that they have safe and comfortable access to transit. A53Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – CIRCULATION FRAMEWORK 44 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session PRIMARY STREETS DIAGRAM Primary Streets SW LRT Alignment Future Stop Sign Park and Ride EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A54Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 45 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session 3RD STREET, 47TH STREET, 19TH AVENUE AND 15TH AVENUE these streets can be described as providing a front Placemaking Character— Hub subareas. The street scale and street elements have been crafted to foster a pedestrian –friendly, urban, vertical mixed use development environment. the street should include the following elements: Detail — A public right-of way dimension of 66’ Two 12’ travel lanes Two 8’ curbside parking lanes Two 13’ wide sidewalks (with landscaping/hardscaping) adjacent to the property lines . TYPICAL PRIMARY STREET SECTION - 66’ RIGHT-OFWAY A55Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – CIRCULATION FRAMEWORK 46 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session 5TH STREET the street is envisioned to be a focus of Placemaking Character— development for urban industrial uses and access for commuters to the light rail station and park and ride. Additionally, it is envisioned as a street that provides a vital pedestrian and bicycle connection and linkage between the Shady Oak Station and the Westbrooke neighborhood to the south . construction of a realignment of a portion of 5th Street (along the planned Operations and Management Facility frontage) to K-Tel Drive into a t- Side- track crossing, new crosswalks, a sidewalk on the south side of the street and walk a multi-use trail on the north side of the street. East of the realignment, a new multi-use trail along the north right-of-way line should be constructed to 11th Avenue. Additional enhancements envisioned include additional street trees, landscaping and pedestrian scaled lighting. the street should include the following elements: Detail — A public right-of way dimension of 66’ TYPICAL 5TH SECTION- 66’ RIGHT-OF-WAY Two 17’ travel lanes North Side: A 12’ multi-use trail (with 5’ landscaping buffer) adjacent to the west curbline. South Side: A 6’ wide sidewalk located (with 5’ landscaping buffer) adjacent to the east curbline property line and additional 4’ landscaping between the sidewalk and adjacent development parcels. EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A56Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 47 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session SECONDARY STREETS The Secondary Streets provide necessary access within the station area and should be developed as public rights-of-way. In many instances they provide a functional role— a place for access to parking, service bays or other necessary uses. I Their character and function will be determined by their location and adjacent land uses. Prior to future site plan approvals, the placemaking character and Secondary Streets include: 20th Avenue 3rd Street 14th Avenue 16th Avenue A57Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – CIRCULATION FRAMEWORK 48 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session SECONDARY STREETS DIAGRAM Secondary Streets SW LRT Alignment H Park and Ride EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A58Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 49 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session 20TH AVENUE AND 3RD STREET these streets provide a setting for front door Placemaking Character— the street should include the following elements: Detail— A public right-of way dimension of 66’ Two 12’ travel lanes Two 8’ curbside parking lanes Two 13’ wide sidewalks (with landscaping/hardscaping) adjacent to the property lines TYPICAL STREET SECTION- 66’ RIGHT-OF-WAY A59Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – CIRCULATION FRAMEWORK 50 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session 14TH AVENUE AND 16TH AVENUE these streets provide a functional role for accessing Placemaking Character— parking, service bays or other necessary uses and do not include development on both sides of the street. the street should include the following elements: Detail— A public right-of way dimension of 58’ Two 12’ travel lanes One 8’ curbside parking lanes adjacent to development Two 13’ wide sidewalks (with landscaping/hardscaping) adjacent to the property lines TYPICAL STREET SECTION- 58’ RIGHT-OF-WAY EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A60Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 51 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session This Page Intentionally Left Blank A61Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – PROJECT PHASING 52 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session PROJECT PHASING INTENT The Project Phasing includes near-term strategies for creating a viable station area. Included are both smaller tactical projects that address access needs and larger more complex projects that will be necessary to stimulate TOD. project will need to be addressed. Moreover, the role, responsibilities and coordination between the Cities, Metro Transit, and the private sector will need to be ESTABLISH ‘EARLY MOMENTUM’ SPUR ‘GAME CHANGING’ INVESTMENT These projects will: These projects will: Establish a sense of positive change within the station area and signal to Signal to the development community that the Cities of Minnetonka and the greater community that Minnetonka and Hopkins are serious about Hopkins are committed to implementing TOD in the station area implementing the station area vision Animate the station with residents and retail activity when light rail begins service in 2020 result in new safe, direct and convenient access routes between existing Attract private investment in properties that have seen little or no recent neighborhoods, destinations such as Mainstreet, and the future light rail development interest station Improve the value of existing businesses and properties Require more time to implement than early momentum projects, as a result dependant and reside beyond an easy ¼ mile walking distance of the station projects can be initiated, but may not be constructed prior to construction of platform the Southwest LRT project Generally occur within existing public right-of-ways and will require no or little property acquisition or easements. As a result, they will be relatively easy to implement compared to game changing projects. Be implemented before the Southwest LRT project has been constructed EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A62Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 53 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session PROJECTS ‘EARLY MOMENTUM’ PROJECTS City acquisition of properties, then preparation of a developer request for proposals (RFP) to solicit interest from a private sector developer(s) who will — that provide safe pedestrian Neighborhood-LRT Access Improvements and bike access to the light rail station, include: the developer offering Multi use trails: 1) located along the north side of 5th Street between 11th that provides necessary roadway access and utility Street Grid Initiation— Avenue and the realigned 17th Avenue/K-Tel Drive, 2) located along the north side of K-Tel Drive between the realigned 17th Avenue/K-Tel Drive grid in the northwest quadrant of the station area. and Shady Oak Road, and 3) located along Nine Mile Creek linking Central Park and the Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail. Additional design and Alignment and features: Beginning at Excelsior Boulevard, 19th Street will be centered along existing property lines and continue south through the Midblock crossings: a high-intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) beacon at western edge of the Hopkins Tech Center parcel, then continue along the the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard at Central Park/13th Avenue and a western edge of the parcel currently owned by the Roth Corporation, to signalized intersection at the Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail and 11th connect with 47th Street where a cul-de-sac currently exists. A dedicated left be required Bi-directional protected bikeway and new sidewalk: on the west side of 17th Implementation of the project will require: New sidewalks: on both sides of 47th Street from the 47th Street extension to Acquisition or easement of a 66’ right-of-way for roadway and utility service construction ‘GAME CHANGING’ PROJECTS will provide necessary parking access and Station Access Improvements— ‘front door’ drive-by visibility for the Initial TOD Site projects that catalyze development of adjacent parcels and serve as Initial TOD Sites— Alignment and features: An extension of 47th Street to the future 17th examples of quality, mixed use high density residential development that establish Avenue and the construction of the 17th Avenue extension from Excelsior the character envisioned throughout the station area. Boulevard to K-Tel Drive will provide access across the Minnesota River Bluffs Site Area: three parcels comprise an approximately 5.75 acre development Trail that does not currently exist area. The sites are located adjacent to the Shady Oak Station platform along Implementation of the improvements will require: the west side of 17th Avenue from 3rd Street to the Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail. The sites will be bisected by a future extension of 47th Street. They will be developed either as multiple separate projects respecting Acquisition or easement of a 66’ right-of-way for the 47th Street roadway and current property boundaries or possibly as a single site utility service construction Market Demand: The projects are time sensitive—currently, in the Twin Cities region, demand for multifamily development is high and these sites ‘Fast tracking’ construction of the 17th Avenue extension from Excelsior will likely draw considerable interest from developers, with or without light Boulevard to K-Tel Drive rail service in place Coordination of subsequent Southwest LRT project elements with Metro To implement the projects, pre-development activities will be required soon, Transit including either of the following two options: Preparation of a public/private partnership development agreement between the Cities, Metro Transit, and property owners, or; A63Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – PROJECT PHASING 54 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session STATION AREA PROJECTS Neighborhood - LRT Access Improvements 1 Initial TOD Sites 2 (Mixed Use Residential Development) Street Grid Initiation 1 3 (19th Avenue Roadway) Station Access Improvements 4 (17th Avenue Segment/Station Plaza & 47th Street Extension) 1 Southwest LRT Project Area 1 3 2 4 1 2 1 EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE 0660’1,320’2,640’ A64Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 55 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session SCHEDULE Action on all projects will be initiated and substantially completed within 10 years. TIMELINE YEAR 1YEAR 2YEAR 3YEAR 4YEAR 5YEAR 6YEAR 7YEAR 8YEAR 9YEAR 10 PROJECTS Neighborhood - LRT Access 1 COMPLETED WITHIN 5 YEARS Improvements Initial TOD Sites 2 (Mixed Use Residential INITIATED IMMEDIATELY & COMPLETED WITHIN 5 TO 7 YEARS Development) Street Grid Initiation 3 INITIATED IMMEDIATELY & COMPLETED WITHIN 5 TO 10 YEARS (19th Avenue Roadway) Station Access Improvements 4 (17th Avenue Segment/Station Plaza INITIATED IMMEDIATELY & COMPLETED WITHIN 5 YEARS & 47th Street Extension) 2020 Opening Day Southwest LRT A65Shady Oak Road & LRT update VISION – PROJECT PHASING 56 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session INVESTMENT - STATION AREA PROJECTS Id ‘Early Momentum’ Public Investment Summary‘Game-Changing’ Public Investment Summary These are the essential public investments required to ensure safe and direct investment within the northwest quadrant of the station area. access to light rail. The ‘Game Changing’ Costs to Value tables and diagram below illustrates the amount of public investment ($5,175,000) that if spent, is anticipated to stimulate substantial private investment ($200,000,000) ProjectProjected Cost ‘Game-Changing’ ‘Early Momentum’ ProjectProjected Cost Initial TOD Sites (Land Assembly)$3,250,000* 2 Neighborhood-LRT Access Improvements 1 Street Grid Initiation (19th Ave)$1,350,000* Multi-Use Trails (5th St, K-Tel Dr, & Nine Mile Crk)$767,500 3 4 Station Access Improvements (47th St Ext. Only)*$575,000* Mid-Block Crossings (11th Ave & Excelsior Blvd)$300,000 Public Investment Total: 17th Ave Protected Bikeway (Excelsior to Mainstreet)$20,000 $5,175,000 * Costs include typical roadway improvements and wet utilities only and does not include soft costs, Add Sidewalks (47th Street)$212,500 land costs or entitlements Public Investment Total: $1,300,000 Stimulated Private Investment Summary Private Development ProjectProjected Value 350,000$89,250,000 Housing (Unit)*600$102,250,000 Commercial/Retail (SF)*30,500$8,500,000 Private Investment Total: $200,000,000 * Includes on-site parking $38 $1 PublicPrivate EIGHTH MILEQUARTER MILEHALF MILE ‘GAME-CHANGING’ COSTS TO VALUE RATIO 0660’1,320’2,640’ A66Shady Oak Road & LRT update DISCUSSION DRAFT 09/15/15 SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 57 September 21, 2015 Jt Study Session