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CR 08-061 Comprehensice Plan; AndersonProposed Action. Overview. Primary Issues to Consider. Supporting Documents. • Draft Comprehensive Plan firiw CcL Nancy S Anderson, AICP Planner G ITY OF HOPKINS June 26, 2008 Council Report 08 -61 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Staff recommends the following motion: Distribute the draft Comprehensive Plan to the adjacent governments, affected special districts and the school district for comments. Attached is the draft of the 2010 -2030 Comprehensive Plan. The Metropolitan Council requires that before the Plan is submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review the Comprehensive Plan is submitted to adjacent governments, affected special districts and the school district. The bodies have up to six months to review the draft plan. Following the review by these groups the plan will come back to the Planning Commission for approval and then to the City Council for approval. • What are the groups that will receive the Comprehensive Plan for review? City of Edina City of Minnetonka City of St. Louis Park Hennepin County Hopkins School District Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Minnehaha Watershed District Financial Impact: $ N/A Budgeted: Y/N Source: Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): Notes: a community vested in threads of history, character, growth and progress Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. For the City of Hopkins, Minnesota Table of Contents Chapters 1. Goals & SWOT 1.1 -1.13 2. Land Use 2.1 -2.28 3. Downtown 3.1 -3.10 4. Housing 4.1 -4.24 5. Parks 5.1 -5.18 6. Transportation 6.1 -6.8 7. Water 7.1 -7.30 8. Solid Waste 8.1 -8.4 Hoisington Koegler Croup Inc. RIO Chapter 1 - Goals strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats Goals of the City of Hopkins The following statements are the goals ofthe CityofHopkins that guided the preparation ofthis update to the Comprehensive Plan. The City will refer to the Comprehensive Plan in establishing spending and action priorities. Protect the Residential Neighborhoods Hopkins is primarily a residential community, and its people are its strength. The City has established neighborhoods with well - maintained single and multi - family homes, mature vegetation and decades of personal commitment. The effects of time, physical deterioration, changing tastes, market competition and, not least, the influence of traffic and nearby businesses may erode the quality of these neighborhoods and irrevocably change the nature of the community. The key elements protecting the residential neighborhoods are as follows: • In new developments, efforts should be made to pre- serve as many residential structures as possible. Residential rehabilitation programs to preserve strong, well- maintained neighborhoods and protect invest- ments in property should continue to be offered. The housing maintenance code should continue to be enforced. This goal is addressed by all Comprehensive Plan elements. Protect and Enhance Downtown Hopkins The downtown area is loosely described as the B -2 and B -3 districts on Mainstreet from the block east of Fifth Avenue to Shady Oak Road. CHAPTER l - GoA1.s St1u:N n - Is. AV! •NK1 iopn8 ��,,,� ��, ��, .,► , , page 1 -1 Kopkin8 page 1 -2 CIA FTER 1 - GOALS ST;i: m is. WI- �nssr,. ()pr(VP, wr; rr_� TI IRF ATS L It is rare to discover a distinctive, pedestrian- scale, commercial area set in the heart of a small suburban community, but Hopkins has one. Downtown Hopkins and Mainstreet give the City a strong central focus and sense of place, or identity, that many other communities find very difficult to recreate. Major improvements have been made downtown in recent years through public - private cooperative efforts. The key elements to improve the commercial downtown are as follows: Efforts should be made to retain existing downtown businesses and attract new specialty retail, entertain- ment and restaurant businesses to Mainstreet. The downtown business climate should be monitored continually. Residents should be encouraged to shop locally and support Hopkins businesses. Efforts should be made to enhance the Mainstreet ex- perience. Design features such as white lights, public art and plantings should be encouraged. Development efforts should continue with an emphasis on the private sector and less public financing involve- ment. Both the Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan for Economic Development address this goal. Identify and Assist In the Redevelopment of Blighted or Obsolete Structures Improvement of industrial and commercial businesses should continue to be encouraged to ensure that the limited amount ofnon - residential land in Hopkins can be used to its full potential. Rehabilitation should be encouraged in multi - family structures built at approximately the same time that lack many amenities found in more recently constructed, multi- family structures. The Comprehensive Plan and the East End Study address this goal. Bolster the Image of the Community and Promote Hopkins As a Destination Hopkins has many assets and unique qualities that set it apart from other communities. These assets include Mainstreet, the regional trail head, the Center for the Arts and small - town convenience. The perception of Hopkins outside of our boundaries varies with many people in the west metro and greater metro areas, who are unaware of our draw Businesses, civic groups and residents will benefit from an improved image and exposure. This can be accomplished through implementing the "Think Hopkins" marketing plan. The Community Image and Land Use Plans address this goal. Maintain Fiscal Health and An Acceptable Balance Between Service Quality and Property Tax Rates Residents and business people have traditionally supported this aim. Demonstrating responsibility in fiscal matters, while having obvious local benefits, would also aid the City in its public relations with prospective residents and business owners. The methods to maintain fiscal health and an acceptable balance among City service provided, quality of life and property tax rates are as follows: • • • Pursuit of redevelopment, which adds to the tax base, should be continued. .Efforts should be made to continue to foster stability and growth of existing businesses, while encouraging new businesses to locate in Hopkins. Investment in infrastructure should continue. All plan elements address this goal. CHAP 1 - GOALS S FRI N 1!s. \\'I \K1 JSSF S, TURF - \rs iopkin .I �... page 1 -3 flop (in6 page 1 -4 CHAPTER 1 - GOAI S.'RI N( 1is. A \hrras[s, Opm nrrrrs. Ti -IR} NTS Influence Transportation Transportation in the 21st century does not include just building and improving roads. The Southwest LRT is becoming more of a reality for Hopkins. The Alternative Analysis has been completed, and the environmental study is underway. The most optimistic date for construction of this line is 2015. Since the last Comprehensive Plan update, Excelsior Boulevard has been improved with landscaped medians, signage, and lighting. Upkeep of this road is important for the image of Hopkins. The elements to influence transportation are as follows: Efforts among Hopkins, Minnetonka and Hennepin County should continue for the improvement of Shady Oak Road between Excelsior Boulevard and State Highway 7. This road is scheduled for upgrading in 2010. Efforts should be made to improve Blake Road from Ex- celsior Boulevard to Highway 7. These improvements should include signage, special paving, landscaping, lighting and sidewalks. Efforts should continue to support the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT). Three LRT stations are proposed for Hopkins. One at Shady Oak Road, a second at Eighth Avenue along Excelsior Boulevard and a third near Blake Road. Re- development around all three stations will occur. The Station Study supports these stations and the redevel- opment around the stations. The link between Mainstreet and Excelsior Boulevard along Eighth Avenue from the regional trail (now) and proposed LRT station (future) should be improved. Efforts should be made in cooperation with the County to finish the improvement of Excelsior Boulevard from Blake Road to Meadowbrook Road. All plan elements address this goal. Involve and Inform Residents, Employees and Business Owners • Communication tools, including the newsletter, City website and e- newsletter should be expanded and im- proved. • All residents and business owners, including those under - represented groups such as renters and new resi- dents, should be encouraged to be engaged. Protect and Enhance Green Space, Park Environments and Sustainability • Our natural environmental assets should be protected. • "Green development" should be en couraged. Work should continue on trail connections and updating parks. Developers should be encouraged to incorporate more green space in projects. Additional revenue sourc- es to support this goal should be identified. Strengths- Weaknesses- Opportunities- Threats To properly frame a strategy for moving the community toward the future, it is important to understand its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. For the current update to the Comprehensive Plan, the Planning Commission reviewed this information, incorporated components ofthe Hopkins Strategic Plan and made appropriate modifications. The community's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats were subsequently reviewed by the public during the preparation and review of the plan. The recommended updates are summarized below CHAPTER l - GOALS SFRENOTHS, \VI'KtNSSIS.()ri s. TEIRE.js 11opkan COT! C page 1 -S nopkinb page 1 -6 CHAPTER 1 - Go\1 STkr:N(nrs,AV %r -t NsT .O1i : n: nri;s , T IRINrs Strengths of Hopkins Sense of Community Hopkins exudes a sense of community that is found in few metropolitan area communities by virtue of its population size, geographic size, stable and cohesive residential areas, identifiable downtown retail and civic areas, community celebrations (notably the Raspberry Festival) and residents. The school district is geographically focused on Hopkins. A sense of pride and identity exists. Identifiable Downtown Downtown Hopkins is one of a small number of established central shopping districts in metropolitan area communities. It remains well -known and identifiable on a small scale and a focus of the community. Several private and public improvements have occurred in recent years, and a successful balance of land uses and business types has allowed it to remain stable in various market conditions. Employment Base Hopkins has a high number of jobs representing a wide variety of employment sectors for a community of its size. Location Hopkins is strategi callyl ocate d rel ative to the City ofMinneapol is and other western suburbs. Access The City has excellent access via federal, state and county roadways, freight railroads, a trail system for both walking and biking, accessible sidewalks throughout the community, and the planned light -rail transit system. Hopkins is easy to access from outside and easy to navigate within. Variety of Housing Types Hopkins has a wide variety of housing for people in every stage ofthe life cycle and every income category. Variety of Development Types The community is composed of several types of housing, retail and service businesses, industry, and public and private recreational facilities. Attractive Residential Neighborhoods There are a number of distinct and identifiable residential neighborhoods defined by roadways, golf courses, parks and creeks. Strong School District The school district has a strong reputation and is a compelling reason to live in the City. Good Municipal Service Delivery Community opinion surveys have typically indicated a high level of satisfaction with the delivery of municipal services such as snowplowing, parks, police and fire protection and trash collection. Survey updates occur on a regular basis. Excellent Community Facilities Hopkins offers an excellent array of public facilities from parks to special uses. The Hopkins Center for the Arts, The Depot, Hopkins Activity Center, Williston Fitness Center, Third Lair Skate Park and the Hopkins Pavilion are other examples of facilities that meet the needs of residents as well as metropolitan area residents and visitors. The City's collaboration with the school district and the City of Minnetonka in the Lindbergh Center is an example ofthe City's ability to partner with adjacent communities to provide unique amenities to the public. Shady Oak Beach and Williston Fitness Center are also examples of collaborations with the City of Minnetonka. Active Citizen Participation Hopkins' government actively involves the people of the community. The City includes citizen participation in the CIIAV>TLIt 1 - Goat_s STI-tl:NCITIS, A4 S, OPPo`nrtirnrs. T1I FATS ll opn 11: page 1 -7 flop1in8 page 1 -8 CI1A ITR 1 - Gc)A1 s s nzf-Nc n +,ti, 1V'r NKlNSSf s. OI'P(>R: rf y n rr s Ti aRE,11I'S establishment of policy and the assembly of specific plans. Examples include the assembly of the East End Study and the Shady Oak Road Corridor Plan. Citizens Academy offers citizens an opportunity to learn about the internal workings of City government. A Tradition of Community Events Hopkins gathers every year to celebrate the Raspberry Festival. This highly- successful event fosters a sense of community pride and enhances the image of the community. Other recurring community events include Music in the Park, Heritage Days, Farmers Market and Mainstreet Days. Weaknesses of Hopkins Aging Housing Stock Most of the Hopkins housing stock was built prior to 1960 and some of it prior to 1930. The city has a significant number of small, post-war houses that lack many features and amenities that families and individuals desire in the contemporary market. As these structures age, their desirability may continue to decrease. Property owners may not be eager to reinvest in aging housing stock because their potential is limited by their size, floor plan, garage and lot area. Downtown in Need of Continued Improvement In recent years, downtown Hopkins has made great strides in re- establishing its sub - regional prominence as a commercial and entertainment center. To see continued improvement, downtown Hopkins will need to continue to promote a stable mixture of retail and service businesses, offices, government offices, entertainment and attached housing. Major Roadway and Industrial Areas Divide the Residential Community The community is divided by TH 169, Excelsior Boulevard (County Road 3), and TH 7. In addition, the industrial area along Excelsior Boulevard separates two major residential neighborhoods from the rest of the community. Image of the Community In the Minds ofNon- Residents Non - residents have inconsistent and sometimes negative perceptions ofthe City. Physical Appearance Along Certain Major Traffic Corridors Excelsior Boulevard has been reconstructed from Shady Oak Road to Blake Road. The abutting land use on the north side of Excelsior Boulevard from the railroad tracks to Blake Road needs redevelopment. The redevelopment of this area is addressed in the East End Study. Shady Oak Road is also in need of widening and redevelopment. Because the areas abutting these corridors are the dominant images that many people have ofthe community, this impression takes away from the many positive aspects ofthe community. Tax Base Constraints Because the City is nearly fully developed, there is little opportunity to expand the tax base without redeveloping property. Mainstreet Visibility Mainstreet is not visible from major corridors. Opportunities for Hopkins Access Via Light - rail Transit Three light -rail stations are planned to serve Hopkins. The three station sites are proposed in the areas of Shady Oak Road, Eighth Avenue and Blake Road. The rail line will pass through Hopkins roughly parallel to Excelsior Boulevard. In order to preserve future options, the Comprehensive Plan update will continue to plan for the proposed three stations. The light -rail CHAPTER 1 - GOALS Srkr:M rnrs,` 111 :rN;Ssrs.O iolnl!vrrn s.'lrikr.Ars Kophtn� page 1 - Nop1�n� page 1 -10 C APT cu 1 - (io :aLs STTt n <MIS, Wt. NKENssrs, OPRORTi NETrrs. Ttnzr system, at the earliest, is projected to be constructed in 2015. Light rail transit would bring many people into Hopkins daily and improve access not only from Hopkins to Minneapolis but also from Minneapolis (and other locations) to Hopkins. A Resurgent Downtown Downtown Hopkins has accomplished several changes in its economic structure, physical design and administrative organization and appears ready to take the next steps toward revitalization. Destination shopping and continued marketing efforts should strengthen the Downtown's role in the region. The Future of the Retired Landfill in Southwest Hopkins The landfill is a large parcel of undeveloped land, but the expense of cleaning the contamination for re -use will be great. Re- purposing the site will require strategic partnerships will the MPCA and other funding agencies, which may require that the end use have some public good, such as "green" uses that create altemative energy. Improvement of the Excelsior Boulevard /Shady Oak Road /Blake Corridors The reconstruction of Shady Oak Road offers the City redevelopment opportunities along this corridor. This redevelopment also could offer a partnership with Minnetonka for redevelopment of properties on the south side of Excelsior Boulevard from Hopkins Tech Center to Shady Oak Road. Capitalizing on Hopkins' Self - contained, Small -town Image This image is, perhaps, Hopkins' strongest long -term asset and opportunity, as it is a characteristic of which few other communities can boast. East End Redevelopment The East End has the potential for redevelopment in the next 10 years. The East End Study is in place to guide the area, and the Comprehensive Plan will continue to plan for improvements in the Blake Road Corridor. Growing Diverse Population Hopkins has a growing diverse population. This population has the potential to bring new ideas, entrepreneurial spirit, and changing needs to the City. Compact Size With Identifiable Neighborhoods Hopkins has many unique and identifiable neighborhoods. This characteristic offers these neighborhoods the opportunity to organize and improve their sense of community and quality of life in Hopkins. Unique Public Facilities That Are Under - utilized The Depot, The Hopkins Center for the Arts and the Pavilion are unique public facilities. The Depot has formed a partnership with Three Rivers Park District, and has the opportunity to expand the services of the facility. The Hopkins Center for the Arts has recently been restructured in a way that will increase utilization. There is the potential for the Pavilion to add events during the year. Large Corporate Presence Not Being Tapped SuperValu, The Blake School, Walser Automotive, Hopkins Honda, and Cargill have a large corporate presence in Hopkins. The City has the opportunity to partner with these corporations to increase their contribution to the community. Opportunity to Expose Natural Corridors Minnehaha and Nine Mile Creek run through Hopkins. These creeks have the potential to be stronger amenities for the City through increased visibility and access. Community Confidence A recent survey indicated that residents have strong community confidence. CHAPTER 1 - GOALS s S K.:NG ri is. AV'i .vhF' SSES. ()IT, wrtIyTTrS, THRFnrs uu p page 1 -11 page 1 -12 ('HATTER 1 - GOALS Sr FZrvi,nis. WT vKL'NssFS, )1TI∎nFFS TIRE N S tlopian "Think Hopkins" The marketing effort "Think Hopkins" is promoting a positive image of the City. Improvement in Transit Use We are fortunate to be served with adequate bus routes and transit stops, but there are opportunities to increase ridership through improved transit stops and access. Threats to Hopkins Aging Housing Stock A high percentage ofHopkins housing units are over SO years old, and many were built in the same era. Thus, there is the possibility of many homes deteriorating at the same time. Preserving Hopkins' housing stock and its neighborhoods should be a prime consideration ofthe City. Industrial and Multi family Building Obsolescence A few ofHopkins' industrial and multi- family sites are aging, have obsolete buildings and /or have physical site constraints such as contamination. These sites may need public financing to make redevelopment a possibility. Consumer Retail Trends Downtown Hopkins is experiencing steady improvement, but the threat remains that retail trends and market forces may negatively impact the business climate, leading to decline. Demographic Changes Desire for larger living space and modem amenities, coupled with a large post-WWII housing stock that can be cost - prohibitive to remodel, could contribute to a loss of families living in Hopkins. This loss of families, combined with decreasing average household size and an aging population, may negatively impact businesses, schools and the community as a whole. Limited Ability to Increase Tax Base Hopkins has few opportunities to easily increase its tax base, and rising costs in local, county and school district governments, combined with more costs being pushed to local governments, could increase local tax rates and property taxes. Aging of Public Infrastructure Hopkins is over 100 years of age, and most of its streets and sewer and water lines were constructed many decades ago. There is a need for continuing investment in infrastructure. Light Rail Transit (LRT) Although Hopkins is not proposed to be the end of the LRT line, the realities of federal funding may prohibit the line from extending into Minnetonka. The end ofthe line would require a larger park and ride facility and possibly the maintenance facility. These facilities are considered not the best use of Hopkins' valuable land. C11,APT .R 1 - GOALS S'.lrncnis. AVi vKENSSES, C?ri »riu rrus. THRF,rS Hopksn� page 1 -13 Chapter 2 - Land Use and Development Introduction Overall Pattern The land use pattern ofHopkins has evolved over the last century and is well established (see Figure 2.1: Existing Land Use Map). In the years ahead, the focus for Hopkins will be on new development, but on redevelopment or underdeveloped sites. Recent redevelopment initiatives have included preliminary planning for the Blake Road Corridor, initial planning for the redevelopment ofthe Shady Oak Road corridor and long -range planning for the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT). These projects and others may impact the existing land use pattern and are discussed further in this section ofthe Comprehensive Plan. Redevelopment projects that have recently been completed include the Marketplace Lofts in downtown and the Excelsior Crossings located in the northeast quadrant of TH 169 and Excelsior Boulevard. Both projects have proven to fit the overall character and cohesiveness ofHopkins and can serve as models for other redevelopment initiatives. Only a few undeveloped parcels of land remain. Underutilized sites and, more particularly, inappropriate uses of land are the major issues now confronting the community. Downtown Hopkins Perhaps one of Hopkins' greatest assets is its Downtown. The Downtown has changed over the years from an important and vibrant retail center to one that serves local convenience needs and certain specialty market niches. The dynamics of consumer preferences and the transportation network have caused such shifts in many older central shopping areas. Downtown Hopkins still, however, possesses a special character. The character ofthe area can be used to help reposition it to respond to contemporary market challenges and opportunities but not without the combination of private and public efforts. Cn3A PTLR 2 - LA,NT) Usi Hopkins Downtown Antique Shops Regency Townhomes 11��. J1�111 CI L page 2 -1 • 16* i.sii.g 14s1l tIr 444 .L.ItIt 81 ft rr, !rr 4..10 toptAl: 4 , 4 1 Minnetonka • C ily BC...1 , 1Cary 4 Institutional tovv Density Residential Open Space Medium Density Residential Goff Course 41 High Density Residential * Park Commercial 4p Railroad Business Park 4 Trait 4 Industrial Wetland rk • II op L page 2-2 Figure 2.1 - Existing Land Use Map There has been considerable public investment and interest in Downtown in the past, and that trend is continuing. Without question, Downtown Hopkins is one of a limited number of recognizable central community shopping areas in the Metropolitan Area. It is an asset worth protecting. The community recognizes the importance of the Downtown and has a strong positive emotional response to the location. Residential Neighborhoods Another one of Hopkins' greatest assets is its neighborhoods of single- family homes, which accommodate residents of all ages. These neighborhoods give Hopkins its character and cohesiveness. However, acceptance ofsome ofthe smaller, post- war homes may wane as time goes by and long -time residents move out. Protecting these neighborhoods from inappropriate development and the effects of aging as well as preserving a strong social fabric will continue to be major challenges for the community. In the future, redevelopment may threaten existing single - family homes. The City needs to consider means to restrict the loss of single - family housing. Industrial and Commercial Areas Hopkins has long been an important center of employment and commerce in the westem suburbs as a result of its streetcar, highway, and railroad service. Industrial development and redevelopment continue to be important to the community for purposes of tax base and employment. The City has invested staff time and financial resources to leverage private investment and is committed to an ongoing effort of business recruitment and development. Excelsior Boulevard, Shady Oak Road, TH 7 and Blake Road have always been important roadways in Hopkins because they serve as a local access for commercial, industrial and residential neighborhood areas. Over the past few years, the City has Ci1Al All FiR 2 - LAND US1= Single Family Homes SAM's Enterprise Kopkln8 f ,111 page 2 -3 11opkin6 `� a,, : � �, , ._ page 1 -4 CHAPTER 2 - LA \r) USE worked with Hennepin County and other agencies to improve these corridors. The City has recently reconstructed Excelsior Boulevard to improve both its function and aesthetics. The recent enhancement ofthe corridor gives Hopkins a recognizable gateway into the community. The City should continue to aggressively pursue reconstruction and aesthetic improvements eastward to the St. Louis Park border. Natural Protection Areas There are two locations ofspeci al natural significance in Hopkins: Nine -Mile Creek and Minnehaha Creek. Each is protected by the rules and regulations ofa Watershed District and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. In addition, the City of Hopkins has approved zoning regulations to complement the efforts of those non - municipal agencies. The Nine -Mile Creek basin in southeast Hopkins is being protected for purposes of flood protection, wildlife protection, agriculture, natural beauty, and passive recreation. The Minnehaha Creek basin does not include agriculture but does include active recreation such as canoeing. Other natural areas include a park and trail system that is further discussed in the Park, Open Space, and Trail chapter. Goals A set of overall goals provides a framework for land use initiatives in Hopkins. Pertaining to land use, the City of Hopkins seeks to: Cl [API ER 2 - LAND USE • Maintain a viable downtown commercial core. Downtown Hopkins has a unique commercial business core. Maintaining the viability of downtown is dependent on the success of its businesses. Redevelopment in and around downtown Hopkins will occur over the next 30 years. Additional commercial development is likely to occur along Excelsior Boulevard, Shady Oak Road and possibly Blake Road. The City will need to carefully guide additional commercial development in a manner that is supportive of downtown. • Maintain a strong employment base. Much of Hopkins job base is dependent on the success of industrial uses located in the southern portion of the community. It is important for the City to maintain industrial uses that will provide job opportunities. The City will work to ensure these sites are utilized to their full potential as redevelopment occurs and will encourage private reinvestment. • Continue to emphasize compatible land uses between adjacent jurisdictions. Hopkins is adjacent to the Cities of Minnetonka, Edina and St. Louis Park with similar land use patterns occurring along most common borders. The City will continue to work with adjacent jurisdictions to ensure seamless land use patterns along the respective borders, particularly along Excelsior Boulevard. • Maintain appropriate transitions between land uses. Hopkins is a fully developed community and will likely see new development through redevelopment initiatives. The City will work to ensure appropriate transitional uses and buffering between new and existing land uses. • Take advantage ofredevelopment opportunities to capture future Light Rail Transit (LRT) initiatives. The Southwest LRT line passes directly through Hopkins creating redevelopment opportunities at and around three potential station locations. These redevelopment opportunities may occur prior to any LRT improvements. Therefore, the City will work to ensure that new redevelopment in and around future station areas is appropriate and consistent with future transit improvements. • Continue to coordinate land use and transportation needs. An effective transportation network is vital to the future of Hopkins and its redevelopment efforts. Over the next 20 years, traffic volumes on local roadways will continue to increase and added congestion will occur. The City will continue to assess the relationships between land use and transportation in two ways: by assessing the impacts of redevelopment on the existing transportation systems and in some cases and locations, assessing the impacts that new transportation improvements will have on land use. I�opktn� page 2 -S Ilo kin.8 t, page 2 -6 CHAPTER 2 - LAST) USE Land Use and Development Plan Land Use Plan Categories In addition to the standard residential, commercial and industrial land use categories, the future land plan uses a mixed land use category (see Figure 2.2: Land Use Plan). The purpose of the mixed -use category is to accommodate a variety of planning initiatives and land uses that may occur around the proposed LRT stations. The following is a review of all of the land use patterns used in the plan. Low Density Residential: The majority of Hopkins existing housing stock falls within the low density residential land use category at 1 - units per acre. This category accommodates the existing single- family detached housing that contributes to Hopkins' character and cohesiveness. Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential uses include attached residential units, predominantly townhomes or condominiums ranging from 8 -16 units per acre. Medium density residential also includes manufactured housing. High Density Residential High Density Residential includes multi -unit and multi- building developments. The high density category accommodates more intense housing, such as apartments and condominium developments. The density range for this category establishes a minimum threshold of 17+ units per acre ultimately resulting in multistoried structures. CHAPTER 2 - LAND UsE Minnetonka fiopkins rk Figure 2.2 - Land Use Plan llOpkI11.8 page 2-7 CHAPITR 2 - LAND U,,E City of Hopkins. MN Hopkins Station Area Plan Subinned to Hennepin (:aunty Works 8 City at Hopkins, MN Submitted by IBI croup wrh Horsington Koeglcr Group Inc. 11opkin8 rink_ it page 2 -8 Commercial Commercial land uses offer a wide variety ofgoods and services. Hopkins commercial uses are primarily located along major transportation corridors (Excelsior Blvd & Highway 7), which serve both regional and community needs. Commercial uses located downtown largely serve local needs and specialty market niches. Overall, these goods and services range from grocery stores, salons, dry cleaners, retailers and coffee shops. Mixed Use The Mixed Land Use category is intended to capture anticipated redevelopment initiatives associated with the proposed LRT stations. Each station area is likely to redevelop in a mixed -use type fashion. However, the density ranges and uses may vary between stations. The Hopkins Station Area Plan completed in 2008 addresses preferred density ranges and uses at each LRT station. Additional planning efforts have also addressed station locations. The East Hopkins Land Use and Market Study provides a framework for future land uses near the Blake Station Area. The Hopkins Station Area Plan and East Hopkins Land Use and Market study both support mixed use development and are reflected in the land use plan. Land guided for mixed uses is located in three areas of the community: 1) Shady Oak Station Area, 2) Hopkins Downtown Station Area and 3) Blake Station Area. Each station area, as previously noted, will vary in density and use. Based on the Hopkins Station Area Plan, the following density ranges and uses are suggested: Shady Oak Station Area The proposed Shady Oak Station would consist of a 280 -car Park- and -Ride structure on 17th Avenue. Redevelopment is anticipated to occur in a mixed -use fashion and develop around the park-and-ride sites. Mixed uses would support the function of a park- and -ride facility and create a live /work environment. Type Hopkins Downtown Station (sq. ft) Main Floor Commerical 39,200 Main Floor Live /Work 30,580 Upper Floor Commercial - Residential Units (177 g 1,000 sq. ft. /unit) 200,000 Total Est. Built Area (sq. ft.) 269,780 Type Shady Oak Station (sq. ft) Main Floor Commerical 102,406 Main Floor Live /Work 23,664 Upper Floor Commercial 58,082 Residential Units (177 Units at 1,000 sq. ft. /unit) 177,000 Total Est. Built Area (sq. ft) 361,152 The Hopkins Station Area Plan calls for redevelopment to occur in the following manner: Hopkins Downtown Station Area The mixed -use category is intended to serve the proposed downtown LRT station at 8th Avenue. In this area, the City envisions higher density residential with offices to create a live /work environment. Retail development associated with redevelopment should be limited to 8th Avenue, with the majority of retail located along Mainstreet. The Hopkins Station Area Plan calls for redevelopment to occur in the following manner: C0I, -P1 FR 2 - LA 1) USF page 2 -9 Type Blake Station (sq. ft) Main Floor Commerical 64,000 Second Floor Office 32,000 Residential Units (194 @ 1,000 sq. ft. /unity) 194,000 Total Est. Built Area (sq. ft.) 290,000 page 2 -10 CTTAPTER 2 - LAND) USE lopkin8 The Blake Station Area The primary focus of this area is to provide higher density uses near and around the proposed LRT station. Desired uses include a mix of high density housing with retail commercial and offices. The Hopkins Station Area Plan calls for redevelopment to occur in the following manner: Business Park The business park category accommodates stand -alone office and office service uses. Business park areas may include such uses as office- showrooms, research and development facilities, real estate offices or banks. Industrial Industrial uses are largely located near the rail lines that run through Hopkins. In most cases, these areas are fully developed. Uses include manufacturing, warehousing or distribution centers. Institutional The institutional category is intended to capture public and semi - public uses. These uses would include schools, churches, city hall and other civic uses. Open Space The open space category is intended for areas to be preserved for natural resources or future park opportunities. Park These are areas that have been developed for recreational opportunities or amenities /facilities that offer active living opportunities. Private Open Space The private open space category includes private uses, such as the Meadowbrook Golf Course and Oak Ridge Golf Course. Wetland The wetlands depicted in the land use plan are derived from the Hennepin County Wetland Inventory. The inventory provides three classes of wetlands: (1) Wetlands with little or no drainage apparent (2) Wetlands in most cases, partially drained basins and (3) Wetlands that could potentially be wetlands but need to be field verified. The wetlands that are shown on the planned land use map have been field verified. The wetlands depicted are for reference purposes only. Planning Districts As part of the comprehensive planning update process, eight planning districts have been established (see Planning District Maps). Each district was defined based on geographical boundaries, transportation corridors and known planning initiatives. The intent of the district approach is to allow the establishment of a specific framework for each geographic area. Each planning district embraces the land use goals set forth in this document. Each district has been analyzed and plans have been fomulated based on the specific uses and opportunities within the boundaries of the district as well as assessing its relatioship to adjacent planning districts. Planning District #1 — North Hopkins North Hopkins land use patterns are well established and not likely to change over the next 20 to 30 years. The majority of this area is comprised of larger single- family residential lots and the Oak Ridge County Club (Golf Course). Commercial and high density housing is located along Highway 7 as are the Hopkins School District administrative offices and Eisenhower Elementary School. CHAPTER 2 - LAND USE llopkln8 „LE, page 2 -11 Hop yin page 2 -12 CITAPTFR 2 - LAND USE Residential lots in Planning District #1 are the largest in Hopkins. The Bellgrove neighborhood is located just north of the golf course. This neighborhood offers larger homes and provides opportunities for move -up buyers. In addition, Bellgrove is adjacent to the Minnehaha Creek Preserve which offers recreational uses. There are no anticipated land use changes in Planning District #1. If redevelopment were to occur, it would most likely happen through redevelopment initiatives along the Highway 7 corridor. Low - density residential uses will remain unchanged. The Minnehaha Creek Preserve will remain as Open Space and continue to provide passive recreational uses. Summary of Planned Land Use Changes: No changes are being proposed at this time. Figure 2.3: Planning District #1 Planning District #2 — Central Hopkins A bulk of Hopkins single family homes can be found in the Central Hopkins Planning District. A significant portion of these homes were constructed in the 1900's and contribute to the unique character of Hopkins' housing stock. However, housing constructed during this era is reaching a point where maintenance issues are becoming a concern. The Housing Plan addresses this issue calling for ongoing maintenance and private reinvestment. In the future, Planning District #2 needs to be protected from outside intrusions that might threaten the integrity ofthe existing low density neighborhoods. Potential intrusions are most likely to occur on the common boundary between Planning District #8 and Planning District #2. Shady Oak Road forms the westem boundary of Planning District #2. The City has been collaborating with the City of Minnetonka and Hennepin County to address numerous safety, mobility and access issues associated with the corridor. Out of those discussions a preferred alignment has been recommended and the reconstruction ofthe roadway is currently scheduled for 2013. Corridor improvements and land use changes identified in corridor planning efforts to date are not expected to negatively impact the single family homes located in Planning District #2, with the exception of the homes acquired as part of the road project. Figure 2.4: Planning District: #2 Summary of Planned Land Use Changes: No changes are being proposed at this time. CHAPTER r R 2 - LAND USE page 2 -13 page 2 -14 CHAPTER 2 - LAND USE Planning District #3 - East of US Highway 169 Planning District #3 is bounded by three major transportation corridors: US Highway 169, Highway? and Excelsior Boulevard. Geographically, the district is one of the smallest, but contains a mix of uses including business park, industrial, low density residential, medium density residential and high density residential. Although this district is compact, the existing uses are largely compatible since appropriate transitional uses and buffering exist. • 5r L r.G is P, Y 1•11, •l• tOr. .':1 •- Yi if Figure 2.6 - Planning District: #3 Challenges facing Planning District #3 include a narrow strip of land along Jackson Street, just north ofExcelsior Boulevard. This land, guided as business park, may see enhanced redevelopment potential due to the recent development of the Cargill office complex immediately to the west. However, the size and width of the site present development challenges. Located just east of Jackson Street is property guided for industrial. It is anticipated that this site will continue as an industrial use. In the unlikely event that this site is proposed for redevelopment in the future, attention should be given to ensure that appropriate buffering can enhance the integrity of the residential neighborhoods to the north. Long -term, the presence of LRT may enhance the redevelopment potential of this property. Summary of Planned Land Use Changes: Reguide the ABM site from Industrial to Low Density Residential Reguide parcels located east of the Cargill site and west ofJackson Ave. from Industrial to Business Park. Planning District #4 — Blake Road Corridor Blake Road is a major north -south arterial on the eastern edge of Hopkins. It provides connectivity between Highway 7 and Excelsior Boulevard. The intersection at Blake Road and Excelsior Boulevard serves as a "gateway" into the community. Recent initiatives have examined the future of the corridor considering land use, transportation, safety and design. The City has begun to address several of these concerns through various plans. Planning documents addressing this area include: Blake Road Corridor Community Assessment Blake Road Streetscape Concept East Hopkins Land Use and Market Study Hopkins Station Area Plan CHAPTER 2 - AND Usl-: 11opkin8 page 2 -1i flopkin6 page 2 -16 CHAPTER 2 - LAND Usi Blake Road currently contains a mix ofuses similar to those found in Planning District #3. Challenges facing this district today include a collection of structures that were built between the 1950's and 1970's that need improvements and a corridor that is facing safety, mobility and access issues. In tum, there is a unique opportunity to revitalize the corridor by implementing the recommendations found in the planning documents referenced above. The most significant planning opportunity from a land use perspective is the proposed LRT station. The station is proposed to be located south of 2nd St NE and west ofBlake Road. LRT is a catalyst for redevelopment and is scheduled for 2015. Current land uses near the LRT site consist of industrial and commercial uses. Some of the current industrial buildings east of Blake Road are no longer operating and are for sale or vacant. Sites located north of Excelsior Boulevard are guided for Mixed - Use and land located to the east is guided for Business Park. Land located west ofBlake Road and north ofExcelsiorBoulevard has been addressed in the East Hopkins Land Use and Market Study, adopted by the City Council in July of 2003. The study suggests that portions of this area are to be redeveloped. This redevelopment is reflected in the future land use plan as mixed - use. However, the East Hopkins Land Use and Market Study should continue to be used to determine future land use patterns in this area. New residential uses located in the planning district would be associated with mixed -use developments. A viable mixed -use option may typically include high- density housing above retail uses or uses may be separated in a horizontal configuration. Single family housing located within the planning district is suggested to remain in place consistent with the housing goals defined in this plan. However, it should be noted that the Cottageville Neighborhood located east of the northern portion of Blake Road faces a number of challenges. The neighborhood contains pockets of deteriorating housing. There might also be an opportunity to provide better connectivity with Minnehaha Creek and provide additional recreational opportunities for residents. Removal of some existing structures in this area would increase the visibility and viability of Cottageville Park, which is presently underutilized. Planning efforts for the Cottageville Park area will need to continue as the City continues its focus on improvements along the Blake Road Corridor. Figure 2.6 - Planning District: #4 Summary of Planned Land Use Changes: • Reguide the Baker Square, McCoy's and 43 Hoops sites from Industrial and Commercial to Mixed -Use. • Reguide the Atlas site from Industrial to Mixed -Use. • Reguide the Rainbow and Kunz Oil site from Industrial to Business Park. (n A1 AN 2 - LAND USE IIopkIn ki I C Page 2 -17 Ilopktn8 page 2 -18 CHAPTER R 2 - AND Usi • Planning District #5 - East Hopkins The majority of the district consists of low- density residential along with the presence of significant institutional uses. One of the focal points of the district is Blake School. To the east of the school is the Interlachen neighborhood and to the west, the Presidents neighborhood. Each is a neighborhood of strong single family residential units and existing uses will continue to be supported in the land use plan. It is highly unlikely that the land use pattern in Planning District #5 will change over the next 20 - 30 years. It is expected that property owners will continue their efforts to address ongoing maintenance needs along with more substantial renovations and additions. Reguide land located west of Blake Road, north ofEx- celsior Boulevard and south of the railroad tracks from Industrial and Commercial to Mixed -Use. Summary of Planned Land Use Changes: • No changes are being proposed at this time. Figure 2.7 - Planning District: #5 Planning District #6 - South Hopkins The southern portion of Hopkins consists of mainly residential uses. A concentration of medium density housing borders both sides of 11th Avenue South. There is a significant stock of single family homes located in the Peaceful Valley and Park Valley neighborhoods. These neighborhoods are well established and have been developed in the 1950s. This planning district has a strong residential core however, it also includes some commercial, office and industrial uses. In some respects, these uses have spilled over from the industrial core that makes up Planning District #7. The impact of these uses on residential properties has not been an issue due to the scale ofthe buildings and buffering between uses. The residential neighborhoods in District #6 will continue to be important assets to the community. District #6 is the home of the largest "vacant" parcel of land in Hopkins. The landfill site may have future development potential, but it is highly constrained by a number of environmental issues. At the present time the site has not been cleared by State agencies for any type ofuse. As a result, the property is fully fenced and it contains a methane collection system. Because ofthe magnitude of environmental issues on the landfill site, it is not expected to develop within the timeframe of this comprehensive plan without financial assistance from other partners. The future land use plan presents no changes in this district.. However, when the land fill site is developed, it will require a significant public investment that would warrant a public purpose for its future use. As part of the comprehensive plan update, it is recommended that this site remains as open space. C11AP1T k 2 - LAND Use ll cphn cL'1,1: C ��:�, page 2-19 Page 2 -20 CHAPTER 2 - LAND USE �Iop�in� Summary of Proposed Land Use Changes: • No changes are being proposed at this time. Figure 2.8 - Planning District: #6 Planning District #7 — Industrial The industrial uses located in Planning District #7 make up a significant portion of the employment base in Hopkins. SuperValu, which is Hopkins' largest employer, has facilities scattered across this district. It is important to maintain the industrial land use pattern in this area to maintain a wide -range of jobs. It is not anticipated that any of these uses will change over the next 20 to 30 years. The long -range continuation ofthese uses is encouraged as are public and private reinvestments needed to keep the area viable. Proposed Land Use Changes: • No changes are being proposed at this time. Figure 2.9 - Planning District: #7 Planning District #8 - Downtown Hopkins The foundation of Downtown Hopkins has been well established for many years. The core of downtown is primarily focused along Mainstreet between 7th Avenue North and 12th Avenue North. The downtown district also extends west of7th Avenue North and is comprised of a mixture of commercial and residential uses. The downtown core is also comprised of commercial and residential uses with a strong presence of civic uses (City Hall, Post Office & Hopkins Center for the Arts). In addition, a variety of restaurants, a movie theater and specialty stores are located throughout the downtown. At this time, there are no land use changes proposed for downtown. However, redevelopment may present mixed -use opportunities. In recent years, downtown Hopkins has seen a op n8 ���1 ��►��,�,��, page 2 -21 CHAPTER 2 - LAND Usr. HOPkin8 ,:c L): page 2 -11 number of significant mixed -use redevelopments. Marketplace Lofts on the east end of Mainstreet provides commercial uses on the street level with residential units above. Future redevelopment within the core of downtown will be encouraged to continue this pattern. Mixed -use redevelopment may also be promptedbythe proposed Downtown Station Area located just south of downtown. When LRT becomes available, there will be a desire to redevelop within the vicinity of the station. The station area plan calls for redevelopment along Excelsior Boulevard, at the intersection of 8th Avenue and up 8th Avenue to Mainstreet. At this location, the intent is to create a live /work environment and provide retail development that is compatible and supportive of the downtown. In Planning District #8, there is also an opportunity to capitalize on underutilized properties. The EBCO site located at the intersection ofExcelsior Boulevard and TH 169 could redevelop in a manner that is compatible with the existing business park to the northeast while taking advantage of the proximity to the downtown LRT station. Areas around all of Hopkins' proposed LRT stations are expected to develop in a mixed -use fashion. However, the form and function of the various mixed -use areas varies between stations. As noted in the land use plan, the mixed -use category has been established to reflect the land use patterns intended for each station. The mixed -use located at the Shady Oak Station has also been included in the planning district. The idea of including both stations within one planning district is to help facilitate coordinated land use patterns. It is important to understand their role and proximity to one another. The purpose of the Shady Oak station is to serve as a live /work environment, but on a different scale than the downtown. Redevelopment in this area would likely occur in a more business park form with the inclusion of residential uses. The mixed -use development may also include some commercial uses. Commercial uses would be sized to serve only the needs of the business park and park- and -ride facility. Overall, Planning District #8 is expected to see the most significant change over the next 20 to 30 years as a result of redevelopment and the implementation of light rail transit. The comprehensive plan supports and recognizes these potential land use changes. Changes in this area, however, will need to continue to be compatible with the character and function of downtown. The following chapter provides additional guidance on how to maintain and enhance the character and identity of downtown Hopkins. Figure 2.10 - Planning District: #8 CHAPTER 2 - LAND USI= I10pkin CCITT I L2 1 � I,•C page 2 -23 Kopkin page 2 -24 CH PT ER 2 - LAND Usi: Summary of Proposed Land Use Changes: • • • Hopkins' Land Use plan identifies strategies and approaches to help meet the identified land use goals which include: • • Reguide the EBCO site from Industrial to Business Park Reguide the Tech Center and Napco site from Industrial to Mixed Use. Reguide portions ofland north at the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and 8th Avenue S to Mixed -Use. Land Use Implementation Actions Maintain aviable downtown commercial core. Maintain a strong employment base. Continue to emphasize compatible land uses between adjacent jurisdictions. Maintain appropriate transitions between land uses. Take advantage of redevelopment opportunities to cap- ture future Light Rail Transit (LRT) initiatives. Continue to coordinate land use and transportation needs. The goals listed above and the implementation actions that follow are intended to ensure long -term land use patterns, maintain a viable downtown, provide opportunities for new employment, capture redevelopment opportunities and provide a mix of uses that keeps the community viable and competitive. Residential Land Use Patterns The City regards the preservation and protection of its existing residential neighborhoods as one ofits most important priorities. The City will work to protect land use patterns that continue to support single family homes. A balanced supply of housing is important to Hopkins' efforts to serve the needs of a broad range of residents. The land use plan identifies land use patterns that will support a variety of residential uses including medium to high density uses, such as condos, townhomes and apartments. In order to address residential land use patterns, Hopkins will: • • • • • • Work to protect the integrity and long -term viability of its low- density residential neighborhoods and strive to reduce the potential negative effects of nearby commer- cial or industrial land through zoning, site plan reviews, and code enforcement. Ensure that the infilling ofvacant parcels and the rehabilitation of existing developed land will be in accor- dance with uses specified in the Comprehensive Plan. Ensure that incompatible land uses will be improved or removed where possible and the land reused in confor- mance with the Comprehensive Plan. Work to assure strong and well - maintained neighbor- hoods. Work to enhance avariety ofresidential land uses in the City. Work to balance the supply ofmultiple family residential uses within the City. Downtown Land Use Patterns Hopkins' identity and character is largely defined by the downtown district. It provides a sense of place for residents and is a center for commerce and government. The land use plan takes the adjacent land use patterns into consideration to protect the integrity and long -term viability of downtown. The City will work to ensure that land use patterns do not develop in a manner that would jeopardize downtown's economic viability or character. CHAPTER 2 - LAND USE Summit Condominiums Ilopkin8 „� �� ��.��,� C1,11 page 1 -15 ITopkin8 LVI:ILLCHci,1',C page 2 -26 CHAPTER 2 - LAND USE In order to address downtown land uses, Hopkins will: • • • Continue to leverage private investment in the redevelopment ofthe Downtown through judicious use of tax increment financing revenues and local capital improvement funds. Work with Downtown landowners and merchants to improve parking, access, and appearance. Maintain its compact form in order to concentrate busi- ness activities and to protect adjacent residential areas. Expansion ofthe commercial area will generally be lim- ited to areas that do not displace single family housing. Industry and Business Land Use Patterns Hopkins has established a diversified base of employment including a number of major employers supplemented by a diverse mix of smaller businesses and industries. Today, the only opportunity that industries and businesses have to build or relocate is through redevelopment initiatives. Accordingly, the future land use plan has focused on current land uses that are not being utilized to their fullest potential. In some cases, these properties have been reguided to advocate a more appropriate land use pattern. In order to address industry and business land uses, Hopkins will: Continue to actively promote the development and redevelopment ofits industrial areas through marketing and public relations efforts, land use planning, and care- ful financial incentives, including tax increment financ- ing. Strive to leverage its valuable locational assets and create industrial areas that have attractive building and grounds, concealed outdoor storage, high floor - area ratios, and high levels of employment, especially employment in the professional and technical job areas. Carefully study the implications for commercial redevel- opment of the pending reconstruction, widening, and realignment of Shady Oak Road. Redevelopment efforts for the area seek to create new commercial sites that ap- peal to the local market, have safe and convenient access and parking, and have a high level oflandscaping and site improvements. Participate in the redevelopment ofdeteriorated and /or obsolescent industrial and convnercial areas when pub- lic financing is determined to be feasible and necessary. Expansion of in dustrial zoning will only be considered in cases where it can clearly be demonstrated that changes will not have a detrimental effect on nearby residential properties. Set and enforce high standards for all non - residential design. Site plans for commercial and industrial facilities will be carefully reviewed for proper building orientation, parking placement, access, traff=ic impacts, pedestrian improvements, landscaping, screening ofstorage, and general architectural appearance. When commercial property abuts residential property (especially across a street), extensive landscaping, fencing and /or berms should be used to mitigate impacts on the housing. CHAPTER 2 - LAND USE Excelsior Crossings lopkun8 Han page 2 -27 Chapter 3 - Downtown Hopkins Introduction Downtown Hopkins has changed substantially over the past 20 years. Noteworthy improvements include construction of the Hopkins Center for the Arts and the Hopkins 6 movie theater complex. These two developments have dramatically changed the visual appearance of the downtown core, and they bring substantial numbers of visitors into the community. Additionally, the east end of Mainstreet is seeing significant mixed -use development involving retail uses and housing. The Marketplace Lofts project was significant since it was the first to establish contemporary urban -form housing in downtown Hopkins. Other similar projects are expected in the future. Analysis of Downtown Hopkins Future improvements in downtown Hopkins will seek to capitalize on the assets of the area while working to address identified liabilities. The following is an overview of each: Assets Downtown Hopkins presents a strong sense of place. It is the quintessential downtown that many suburban communities are trying to duplicate today. Downtown serves as a significant shopping destination. There is a strong base of existing establishments includ- ing special purpose retailers and auto dealers who draw people from outside ofthe immediate Hopkins area. There is a strong local employment base that draws people to the city. CHAPTER 3 - DOWNTOWN HOPKI \S Movie Theater and Restaurant Development Completed in 1997 1101. kit1C7 page 3 -1 page 3 -2 r� x 3 - Dina \"rov, N HOP>KINS flopkin� ,;s, • • • • • Liabilities • • • • There is strong community support for the continued improvement of downtown.. The business community is service oriented. Downtown Hopkins "cuts across" a broad range oflife- style and income groups. Local residents are supportive oflocal business estab- lishments. The City government is active in community develop- ment. The district lacks a "critical mass" of store types and sizes. Downtown. Hopkins does not operate as a unified busi- ness district. Shopping activity is not always continuous along Main - street and therefore, can be perceived as lacking the continuity to support a strong pedestrian environment. Downtown faces significant retail competition in sur- rounding communities. Recent public and private projects in downtown Hopkins have strengthened the area's assets and improved issues that have been identified as past liabilities. The strong employment base in Hopkins and surrounding office development has always served as means to attract people into the downtown area. The private and public theater developments bring substantial numbers of visitors into the central business district expanding the base of customers for local businesses. In recent years, other improvements have also served to help further unify the business district. New retail construction on the east end ofMainstreet and renovations of old buildings have allowed business expansions as well as opportunities for new retail and service businesses. The success of recent developments in downtown Hopkins has caused an increase in the need for additional parking. With events in the Hopkins Center for the Arts and Friday and Saturday evening crowds at the movie theaters, parking is in short supply. Overflow parking from these events could impact the surrounding neighborhood areas. Based on past marketing studies, current conditions, and ongoing strategic planning initiatives, the following general recommendations are offered for downtown Hopkins: • • • • • • Monitoring and Assessing Development efforts should be targeted toward encour- aging growth and expansion of commercial establish- ments that address two market orientations: (1) the destination specialty market, and (2) the local conve- nience and specialty market. Hopkins Center for the Arts helps make Hopkins a true destination. Specialty commercial uses can capitalize on the draw and the success ofthe arts and entertainment components of downtown Hopkins. Assess the market's perception of downtown Hopkins. Determine types ofbusinesses needed and identify sites for appropriate new businesses. Foster communication between the City, Hopkins Busi- ness and Civic Association (HBCA), and owners and managers of commercial properties. Attract specialty retail and destination uses including arts, entertainment, recreation, antiques, hobbies and crafts, gifts and family- oriented uses. Encourage the adoption of uniform downtown store hours and consistent management to improve customer service. Encourage commercial development to be clustered dose to the central core ofthe business district where it CHAPTER 3 - Do\V\ [ Wy HoIKF' s Hopkins Center for the Arts K <,, : ►.l � page 3 -3 Kopkin8 page 3 -4 CI1Ai'F1 R 3 - DcnwNmwN HOPKINs • • • • • reinforces and is consistent with existing establishment types. As funding is available, offer financial incentives to retain and attract commercial businesses. Initiate a comprehensive review oflong -term parking needs and formulate a plan to address those needs. At- tempt alternative solutions to employee parking prob- lems. Build upon the area's strong sense of place, and improve the surrounding market area's awareness of the commu- nity. Expand joint advertising and promotions for the busi- nesses in the district. Promote Mainstreet via special events. Adopt design guidelines for the areas of Mainstreet from Shady Oak Road to 12th Avenue and 7th Avenue to the east. Physical Plan Downtown Hopkins is planned to continue its tight -knit pattern of commercial development along either side of Mainstreet. Commercial activity is targeted in the vicinity of but not limited to the five- block -long core area from 7th to 12th Avenues. The Comprehensive Plan envisions that the present pattern of commercial, residential, and public land uses will be largely continued. Longer term, the construction ofthe Southwest LRT line through Hopkins will create new opportunities and could eventually change the dynamics of downtown. Long -term changes to land uses along 8th Avenue could better connect Mainstreet to the LRT Additional information on the potential impacts of LRT is found in the land use chapter ofthis plan. Urban Design Guidelines The following guidelines will be used by the City in reviewing new development and redevelopment. The overall intention is to maintain the appearance and character ofthe historic buildings throughout the commercial area, both in the historic core and in the supportive nearby areas. Buildings Buildings should be constructed at a scale consistent with the historic downtown. Building heights in the historic core should match those of adjacent structures, with two or three stories being the desired height in that area. Maintain as much building line along Mainstreet as practical. Where buildings must be setback, a strongly landscaped edge should be established to maintain some visual line along the street. A window line should be maintained in the building facades along Mainstreet. All commercial buildings along Mainstreet should have rear entries designed to be attractive, functional, and identifiable. All building entries, front and rear should make provi- sion for the protection ofusers from the elements by overhangs, recessed doorways, and /or awnings. New buildings along Mainstreet should attempt to imi- tate the window proportions and placement established in the Downtown Overlay District. Exterior building colors along Mainstreet should be in the red -brown spectrum so as to be consistent with those ofthe historic core. }}\PTFR 3 - DowyT(1\V HoPKI\s nop (.IrlcS 1.21.111 page 3 -S CHAPTFR 3 - Dow\ HOPKINs City Boundary Industrial Parcels God Course Low Density Res<le Open Space hied,Lon Dens Resider-1M PION Mgh Ortrtsity Reu.leritltal Connrrerztal PIA InstiMo Mixed Use Railroad Business Park Wetland flopking Ck_M1L' Ln page 3 Figure 3.1 - Downtown Area Land Use Plan Parking • • • • • • • The City should continue to monitor and assess the Downtown Parking Plan. The Parking Plan should be utilized whenever development or redevelopment oc- curs and its recommendations should be continuously pursued. Parking lots should be kept small and close to the busi- nesses served. Larger parking lots should have visual breaks offour- season landscaping treatments. Parking areas directly abutting the rear of commercial buildings should be paved and landscaped. These spaces should be reserved for customers and not occupied by employees. Emphasis should be placed on easy and pleasant customer use in all seasons. All parking lots should have perimeter landscaping con- sisting of trees and shrubs selected to withstand the harsh conditions. All parking lots must be paved with asphalt or concrete and properly maintained, striped, and landscaped. Wherever possible, east -west rear alleys should align with one another so that circulation parallel to Mainstreet is promoted. 'The exterior design of any new parking ramps should be supportive ofthe appearance ofthe Downtown Design Overlay District. No parking ramp should be allowed to abut Mainstreet. CNA p'ryk 3 - DowyTt v" HOPKIyS hop page 3 -7 C11 A PTFR 3 - Dow\Tov, Hop>;F \s Future Parking Needs May Require Construction of an Additional Parking Ramp Kopkin page 3 -8 Identity • • Downtown Hopkins will continue to be identified through entry monuments, street lighting, and street landscaping. Continue to emphasize the link between the eastern and western portions ofMainstreet. The focus in the western area should be on the expansion of traditional downtown businesses and on improving the appearance of existing automotive repair service businesses. Introduction Overview Hopkins is a well established, complete community with a traditional downtown area and neighborhoods containing a variety of housing types. Although many people think of downtown Hopkins when they think of the City, the residential neighborhoods are a strong contributor to the overall character of the community. Hopkins' neighborhoods contain housing that ranges from traditional single- family homes on smaller, narrow lots to larger, more expansive homes on heavily wooded lots in excess of one acre. Multi- family housing consists of a variety of forms from townhouses to apartments to more contemporary loft units. In recent years, Hopkins has seen significant construction in downtown housing with the east end ofMainstreet becoming a strong residential node. Although Hopkins is classified as a fully developed community, its housing stock will continue to evolve and change. Over the next 10 years (2020), the City of Hopkins is projected to add an additional 300 households with 200 more households expected by 2030. Most of this growth will occur as a result of redevelopment, both in and around the downtown area and on sites along some ofthe major roadways like Excelsior Boulevard, Shady Oak Road and Blake Road. Market Response to Housing in Hopkins Despite the aging of much of Hopkins' housing stock and the shortage in older units of some contemporary conveniences, houses historically have sold relatively quickly in Hopkins. In 2000 the Census reported a vacancy rate of approximately 2% for the entire community. However, the City is keenly aware that the size and design of many Post War houses combined with the physical deterioration that can occur in such units over time can produce a downward spiral of conditions, values and market CI I NP IR 4 - Hoi_•sivi Single Family Home 11opkin8 . page 4 -1 lopkin6 page 4 -1 CITAPTLk 4 - HOUSING response. Hopkins has a number ofpositive attributes that contribute to the desire to maintain properties and to expand and modify existing homes to meet more contemporary marketplace needs. The City's location has convenient accessibility to major roads, transit routes and of road bicycle trails numerous job opportunities in the City and surrounding area; excellent schools; and abundant social and cultural amenities contribute to keeping the housing market strong. Past comprehensive plans have emphasized the need to keep Hopkins' housing marketable. This plan will continue to emphasize and expand upon this directive. Residential Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Program Hopkins has a long history of using loan and grant programs to further housing goals. In response to the need to promote private reinvestment in the aging housing stock, the City has been administering a program ofgrants and loans to owner - occupants with lower incomes. For the past 35 years, this program has assisted in the improvement of over 300 housing units in all parts of the City. The program is funded by the City's share of County administered Community Development Block Grant funds. Hopkins has also fostered housing innovation. It pioneered housing improvement districts that required special legislation. Setting up the State's first housing improvement district allowed the city to implement major improvements to a townhome development and two condominium developments in the Westbrooke area, reversing a decline in housing quality and stabilizing the neighborhood as a desirable residential area. Development Standards are Supportive of Housing Choices The Hopkins Zoning Ordinance has been continually modified over the years to support and implement the housing initiatives identified in the Comprehensive Plan. The current Zoning Ordinance includes five districts that allow detached housing on parcels ranging in size from 6,000 to 40,000 square feet. Five other districts allow attached housing including duplexes, four - unit buildings, townhouses, and apartments at densities ranging from 3,500 to 1,000 square feet of lot area per unit (12 to 43 dwelling units per net acre). The R-4 and R-5 districts allow for very urban densities with minimal amounts of open area. This type of development has proven popular in many communities throughout the Twin City Metropolitan Area. Housing Construction Although the City is considered "fully developed," over 400 new housing units have been built in Hopkins since 1990. Many of the new units have been created through redevelopment efforts including projects such as The Oaks ofMainstreet, Marketplace Lofts, Oakridge Place and the Summit. Other project such as Marketplace and Main are poised to begin construction as soon as market conditions improve. The impact of these projects on the image of the City has been profound. Hopkins now offers the attraction of urban style housing choices within a compact, historical downtown area. This is exactly the type ofenvironment that many suburban communities today are trying to emulate. In Hopkins, the fit of housing, jobs and the availability of goods and services occurs in a very genuine way. The community has a rich character that cannot be duplicated by new communities that are constructed at one point in time. Accordingly, Hopkins will remain a desirable location for the private marketplace to continue to seek opportunities for redevelopment that fit into the existing fabric of the community. A Guide for Future Housing Initiatives The housing section of the Hopkins Comprehensive Plan is intended to help guide the changes that lie ahead. It contains overall goals, an analysis of past trends, the identification of current issues, a plan for future housing, and strategies and implementation methods to guide future decisions. At its core, the housing plan focuses on two primary themes: 1) ongoing maintenance of existing housing and 2) opportunities to add Crt V) R 4 - 1-1(wsi\c, Marketplace Lofts 1 opktn CC L1�► � � ��� page 4 -3 CHAPTl R 4 - HOcsivi • Retain and enhance detached single- family homes. Hopkins has a high percentage of multi - family housing. Most of the housing constructed in the future will also be multi - family due to locational and economic considerations. Therefore, the city will generally continue to protect existing single - family neighborhoods from redevelopment and undue encroachments to maintain a variety of housing types. • Continue to emphasize housing maintenance. Much of Hopkins single - family and multi - familyhousingis atleast4Oyears old. Due to the age ofthestructures, emphasizing ongoing maintenance will be critical to maintaining and enhancing real estate values and keeping neighborhoods desirable in the eyes of future home buyers. • Take advantage of redevelopment opportunities to provide new housing choices for the community. Redevelopment has created exciting new housing opportunities in recent years and future projects will offer even more choices. Ofparticular note is the current plan to expand light rail transit to serve southwestem Twin City suburban communities. The Southwest LRT line passes directly through Hopkins creating redevelopment opportunities at and around three potential station locations. • Encourage the development of owner - occupied housing. Hopkins has a high percentage of rental housing. In order to maintain overall housing diversity, the city encourages new housing to be owner- occupied where feasible. • Continue to strive for a mix of housing that accommodates a balance of all housing needs. The current supply of housing in Hopkins provides opportunities for people in all stages of the housing life - cycle. Hopkins' current housing stock also addresses a wide range of income levels. Entry level opportunities exist in the supply of rental housing; more affordable units are also available for first time home buyers. Existing neighborhoods offer opportunities for move -up housing and the needs of seniors are addressed in a number of subsidized and market rate housing choices. Support services for seniors in the form of assisted living and Long -term care opportunities also exist in the community. Hopkins . J page 4 -4 new housing as a part of future redevelopment efforts. Goals A set of overall goals provides a framework for housing initiatives in Hopkins. Pertaining to housing, the City of Hopkins seeks to: Analysis of Housing Stock Household Characteristics The housing stock in the City of Hopkins is described by the following data from the 2000 U.S. Census Bureau. A household in Hopkins includes all the people who occupy a housing unit as their usual place of residence. The following household characteristics offer another perspective on the characteristics of people living in Hopkins: • 45% ofHopkins' households are family households (see Table 1). This compares with 58% for Hennepin County and 65% for the region. • The decrease in harried couple homes may not be a true depiction ofHopkins since this decrease maybe closely associated with the current housing stock. Sin- gle- family homes have not significantly decreased over the years. Instead there has been an increase in more contemporary loft style units. These units typically consist ofnon- farnilyhouseholds and would influence the decrease in married couple homes. • Householders living alone increased by nearly 500 resi- dents between 1 990 and 2000. • 23% of all households include children under the age of 18 (see Table 2) compared to the region that has 34% of such households. • 55% of Hopkins households are non - family house- holds. This is significantly higher than Hennepin County (41%) and the region (35 %) aiTI R 4 - Hot'slvu Regency Townhomes Single Family Home page 4 -5 Page 4-6 CHAPTER 4 - Ho siN( Table 1- Household Type (1990 and 2000) 9,000 - 8,000 - 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 - 1,000 3,827 3,739 2,773 2,583 Total households Family households Married - couple Nonfamily Householder living (families) family households alone 1J 1990 • 2000 4,485 3,066 3,526 Table 2 - Household Type - City /County /Region (2000) 60% - 50% 40% 30% - 20% '. • Hopkins ® Hennepin County • Twin Cities SMSA Married - children Married - other Other family - Other family - other Nonfamily <18 children <18 Housing Implications The increase in householders living alone may be indica- tive of a longer term pattern. If so„ it will continue to support a market for multi - family, smaller unit housing. The proliferation ofhouseholds containing a smaller percentage of children under the age of 18 will have an impact on enrollment at local schools and it may have an impact on the future sales oftraditional single - family homes. Demographics Communities are continually evolving over time as residents age or move to other communities. Understanding Hopkins' demographics can provide a telling story about future market needs. The 2000 Census shows a small increase in population since 1990 of about 4% (see Table 3). By 2030 Hopkins is projected to add an additional 1,000 residents. Table 3 - Age CNA F'TFR 4 - Ho! spAG 9,000 8,000 _� 7,000 6,000 - 5,000 4,000 1 3,000 2,000 1,000 -' 0 1,037 989 Under 5 years 5 to 19/20 years 8 7,926 U 1990 • 2000 2,239 3,085 2,526 2,483 19/20 years to 44 45 to 64 Over 65 years 10pki118 page 4 -7 page 4 -8 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% llcpkin8 CHA'Ti k 4 - Hot•,SIN( Hopkins Table 4 - Age (2) Hennepin County Twin Cities SMSA • 65 and older El 35to64 • 20 to 34 13 5 to 19 • Under 5 Table 4 provides a breakdown of age groups in Hopkins. A typical trend for the region and the state is the aging "Baby Boom" generation. This age group, typically between 45 and 64, currently makes up 18% of Hopkins' population. As this age group continues to grow in size, it may pose several important questions for the community. Is there a diverse housing stock to accommodate an aging population, and are there the necessary services (health services, medical facilities and assisted living) to support the aging population? Providing a diverse housing stock not only gives residents a community to age in place, but options for all income Ievels. Demographic Implications • • • Changing demographics will impact the existing housing stock. One level homes will continue to be popular since they better accommodate the needs ofan aging popula- tion. Existing and new housing will continue to need to offer choices for residents to age in place. Hopkins and other agencies will continue to see a need for support services for the senior population. Since Hopkins is a fully developed community, redevel- opment initiatives will be needed to accommodate the projected 1,000 additional residents by 2030. Housing Stock Between 1999 and March 2000, 40 new housing units were built in Hopkins (see Table 5). A significant number of new units have been created through land redevelopment over the last 5 years, including projects such as the Oakridge Place, Marketplace Lofts and the Summit. The focus of the community is now on housing maintenance and redevelopment of blighted and /or obsolete properties. Any new construction will likely occur on infill lots and through redevelopment. Table 5 - Year Structure Built 2,500 2,000 1,500 CT c 0 1,000 z 500 - 0 N � • Own ID Rent u1 t) N 0 rn co a' 0 N Year Built Overall, the single- family housing stock in Hopkins is in good condition. In some cases, small concentrations of deteriorated multi - family housing exists. Although the older units located between Downtown and Highway 7 and in South Hopkins need more ongoing maintenance due to age, there is apparent pride in ownership of these single - family structures and they are generally well maintained. (_11APTL-R 4 - Ho1 S1 \G 0 0 1999 to 1995 to 1990 to 1980 to 1970 to 1960 to 1940 to 1939 or March 2000 1998 1994 1989 1979 1969 1959 earlier 11cphn8 page 4 - 9 CHAPTER 4 - Hui siNG llopun page 4 -10 A large portion of Hopkins multifamily units were built in the 1970's (Table 5) and lead to concerns about deterioration and deferred maintenance issues. Proper maintenance of these units is a strong interest of the City. The City does have standards for the maintenance of rental housing that go beyond the Building Code. The provisions of the code require periodic inspections of rental units and repair of identified deficiencies. Housing Stock Implications • Efforts will need to focus on programs and initiatives that encourage the maintenance of the existing aging housing stock. • Generally single- family and multifamily units constructed 40+ years ago begin to approach an age were continual maintenance improvements are needed. The City may need to find creative ways to encourage homeowners and landlords to conduct maintenance improvements. • The City will need to continue to seek outside programs that assist in the maintenance and enhancement of the existing housing stock. Tenure One of the unusual facts about the Hopkins housing stock is the high proportion of renter - occupied units compared to owner - occupied units. According to data from the 2000 Census Bureau, 62% of the housing in Hopkins was renter - occupied and 38% of the units were owner- occupied (see Table 6). Table 6 - Housing Type and Tenure (2000) 7,000 co N O '.0 6,000 o 5,000 0 0 4,000 3 3,000 a. a 0 2,000 - 1,000 0 M detached attached M L r M M • Own El Rent u� t0 I M 0 0 0 0 1, 1, 2 3 or 4 5 to 9 10 to 19 20 to 49 50 or Mobile Boat, RV, more home van, etc. The Census also reports the population living in various types of housing. This data can be used to calculate the average number of people living in different housing types. Table 7 compares average population by housing type and tenure (own or rent). This data provides some interesting observations about housing in Hopkins: • There is a large rental population however, there is also a significant amount of single - family homes that are owner occupied. Hopkins offers a diverse housing stock that allows residents to own single family -homes or rent multifamily units. Structures with 3 to 49 units are primarily occupied by one and two person households. Cr t.APTF -R 4 - H(l sr'G page 4 -11 CH.APTP.R 4 - H . 3.00 - 2.50 - 2.00 1.50 1.00 - 0.50 0.00 • Rent fJ Own 1, 1, attached 2 3or4 5to9 10to19 20to49 50 or more Mobile detached home Ilopkin6 page 4 -12 Table 7 - Population Per Housing Type and Tenure (2000) Tenure Implications • Hopkins will continue to have a large number of rental units nuking turnover a potential issue. Household Income Income influences many aspects of a community. Income provides consumers the ability to acquire housing (own or rent) and purchase goods from local businesses. According to the 2000 Census, 27% of Hopkins' homeowners were spending more than 30% of their household income on housing costs (See Table 8). This is 9% more than the Twin Cities average of 18 %. 36% of Hopkins' renters were also spending more than 30% of their household income on housing costs. (See Table 9). Table 8 - Selected Housing Costs as % of Household Income 56% 55% Less than 20% 25% 27% 27% 18% 18% 20% to 29% 30% or more • Hopkins ® Hennepin County • Twin Cities SMSA Table 9 - Gross Rent as % of Household Income (2000) 40% 35% - 30% J 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% _y 0% 37% Less than 20% 27% 28% 28% 20% to 29% • Hopkins 10 Hennepin County • Twin Cities SMSA Regardless of income spent on housing, the City of Hopkins has been relatively successful in retaining and attracting new residents. 42% of the population (age 5 and older) lived in the same house in 1995 (see Table 11). This compares with 52% for all of Hennepin County and 54% for the region. The census does not report the portion of the population that moved to a different CII.APTFR 4 - Housl G 38% 37% 30% or more 1Ioplon6 Page 4 -13 page 4 -14 CHAPTER 4 - Hot!5iy( house within Hopkins during this period. People moving to Hopkins from a different location in Hennepin County made up 28% of the 2000 population. 'This portion of the population is higher than the comparable segments of the County (22 %) and regional (25 %) populations. Hopkins' success in retaining residents is partially attributable to the supply of existing single - family homes. Rental units, however, have been a challenge for the City. There has been a high turnover rate of tenants in some rental units compared to the rest of the housing stock. This issue is a concern for the City, because it can influence a community on several levels. Fluctuations in school enrollment create educational challenges for the Hopkins School District. High turnover rates also influence the overall well being of the community. Retaining residents creates a stronger sense of community and stronger cohesiveness. Table 10 - Residence in 1995 - City /County /State 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% Same house in 1995 Same county Different MN county Other state Other location • Hopkins El Hennepin County • Twin Cities SMSA flopkin8 „„„.. Housing Income Implications • • • Based on current household incomes, portions of Hop- kins' housing is affordable. Hopkins will need to consider ways to accommodate future affordable housing units to meet Metropolitan Council requirements. The City will need to work with other governmental and non -profit entities to help reduce the turnover rate ofrental housing. The City of Hopkins will need to continue collabo- ratingwith the Hopkins School District to assess the social, economic and educational implications ofthe overall housing supply. Home Buyers /Renters The opportunity for purchases by first -time homebuyers in Hopkins is enhanced by the supply of smaller, older homes in Central Hopkins and in other neighborhoods. Parts of the Presidential neighborhoods, Park Valley and Peaceful Valley are also more affordable. Campbell, Hobby Acres and Interlachen Park neighborhoods offer opportunities for move -up buyers. More expensive homes are available in the Bellgrove and Knollwood neighborhoods. The relativelylarge number ofrental apartments and townhouses also offer choices for households who do not wish to or cannot afford to purchase homes. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) owns and maintains 76 dwelling units rented to low- income households. All of the units are located in one building near Downtown. Other subsidized rental units are operated by coops and non- profit agencies not directly affiliated with the City. Overall, 12% of the total rental units in Hopkins are subsidized and 7% of the Cities total housing stock is subsidized (exclusive of group homes). C11M'1 4 - Hccs1vG Town Terrace Apartments Hopkins Arches IlOpkin.e5 page 4-1 page 4 -16 CHAPTER 4 - Hot SING; iopkin8 A small percentage of low income individuals in Hopkins receive rent assistance through the federal Section 8 Rent Assistance Program administered by the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). The City of Hopkins currently has 350 households receiving rent subsidies through the Section 8 Housing Program. This program, however, does not fully meet the need for housing affordability in Hopkins or elsewhere, and levels of funding have been reduced annually throughout the past two decades. Home Buyer /Renter Implications • • Changing market trends will continue to influence the Hopkins housing market. The City will need to continue offering and promoting housing assistance programs to facilitate both home ownership and affordable rents. Housing Affordability Housing is considered affordable when it consumes no more than 30% of gross household income. Families spending more than 30% of their income on housing may have difficulty affording basic needs like food or clothing, or be able to handle unanticipated medical or financial expenses. Affordability in the City of Hopkins is defined by the Metropolitan Council and the U.S. Department ofHousing and Urban Development (HUD). Based on the thresholds ofthese agencies, Hopkins and other metro area communities should focus on providing housing that is affordable to families eaming 60% of the Twin Cities median family income. Under HUD definitions this translates to a home priced at or below $152,000. At that price, a family offourwho eams $47,100, which is 60% of the Twin Cities median family income of $78,500, is spending 30% or less of its gross income on home ownership. Rental housing is defined differently than home ownership. The threshold for rental hosing is considered affordable to families earning 50% of the Twin Cities median family income. The rental threshold for affordable housing for a family of four is $39,250. This results in the following affordable rental rates: Efficiency Unit - $687 a month 1 Bedroom Unit - $736 a month 2 Bedroom Unit - $883 a month 3 Bedroom Unit - $1,020 a month In response to affordable housing needs, the Hopkins Comprehensive Plan is required to acknowledge the community's share of the region's need for low and moderate income housing. In January of 2006, the Metropolitan Council released a summary report entitled "Determining the Affordable Housing Need in the Twin Cities 2011- 2020." This report not only forecasted the regional need for newly- constructed, affordable housing (2020), but also allocated each community's share of the regional need for the comprehensive planning process. The total need for newly- constructed affordable housing units in the Twin Cities is estimated to be 51,000 between 2011 and 2020. Based on this report, the Metropolitan Council has forecasted a need of 143 new affordable units between 2011 and 2020 for the City of Hopkins. This number is determined based on a variety of factors such as low -wage job proximity, existing housing stock and transit services. The following is a summary ofthese factors and the formula used by Metropolitan Council: 72 Base allocation of the amount of the 300 new housing units which should be affordable (same across the region with minor adjustments). CHAPTER 4 - HC)i'siNG llopn NLI)s,iv puge 4 - 17 page 4 -18 APTER 4 - Hot sim, iopkln8 .. 1 +66 Low -Wage Job Proximity: communities, such as Hopkins, with more low -wage jobs than local low -wage working residents have their share increased by a proportional amount (1.93 ratio). - 9 Housing Stock: 43% of Hopkins' housing stock is considered affordable at 60% of median income. Since 30% is seen as desirable, the community's share decreased by a proportional amount. +14 Transit Service — Level 2 transit service available results in an increase of 20% to the community's share. 143 Total NewAffordable Units Needed It is important to note that the study was only concerned with newly - constructed affordable housing or development actions that consume land. The study recognizes that a portion of low income households will find housing in older, market -rate units that have depreciated in price to maintain occupancy. However, these housing units are not included in determining the number ofunits needed. Since Hopkins is a fully developed community, it is assumed the 143 additional units will be achieved through redevelopment initiatives. These initiatives are discussed further in the Land Use chapter. _ Housing Plan Hopkins' Housing Plan identifies strategies and approaches to help meet the identified housing goals which include: • Retain and enhance detached single - family homes. • Continue to emphasize housing maintenance. • Take advantage of redevelopment opportunities to pro- vide new housing choices for the community. Maintain a housing supply that responds to changing demographics. Encourage the development of owner - occupied hous- ing. Continue to strive for a mix ofhousing that accommo- dates a balance of all housing needs. The goals listed above and the implementation actions that follow are intended to ensure long -term housing quality, meet Hopkins' share ofthe regional need for low and moderate income housing, preserve the integrity of existing neighborhoods, promote housing redevelopment in appropriate areas and continue to provide a mix ofhousing types that keeps the community viable and competitive. Neighborhood Preservation The City regards the preservation and protection of its existing residential neighborhoods as one of its most important actions. Therefore, the City will work to protect the integrity and long- term viability of its neighborhoods and strive to reduce the potential negative impacts of nearby commercial or industrial land development through zoning, site plan reviews, and code enforcement. Long -term stability and growth of neighborhoods are key elements in Hopkins efforts to remain as a desirable place to live and to achieve long -term sustainability. Neighborhoods are more than attractive places to live. The residential sectors of Hopkins provide employees for businesses, a market for the goods and services, and they create an image ofthe community. Neighborhoods are also a reflection on the community's social and economic standards ofliving and overall quality oflife. In order to address neighborhood preservation, Hopkins will: • Strictly enforce its municipal regulations pertaining to CUAr'i'ER 4 - HOus1NG page 4 -19 11opksn page 4-20 CHAFT 4 - HoyslNG • • • • • housing and yard maintenance to protect the value and integrity ofresidential neighborhoods. Support housing maintenance through continued administration of applicable programs. Continue to enforce its maintenance code for multiple - family housing and rental housing. Protect residential areas adjacent to downtown Hopkins from the undue encroachment ofnon- residential uses. Promote the infilling ofvacant parcels in and near resi- dential neighborhoods. The redevelopment of existing developed land will be in accordance with uses speci- fied in the Comprehensive Plan. Pursue efforts to remove land uses that are inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and incompatible with existing residential neighborhoods. Enforce high standards for all multiple- family residential development. Factors to be considered in reviewing new housing proposals will include but not be limited to the aspects ofbuilding massing, parking locations, ac- cess, traffic impacts, landscaping, exterior architectural design, fencing, trash handling, and parking ratios. Housing Redevelopment Most of Hopkins new growth in housing will be attributable to redevelopment. Today, there are limited locations in the community where it maybe appropriate to allow and encourage housing redevel opment. In theselocations, the City has indicated its land use intentions through the Land Use Plan and the zoning regulations. In the future, however, the opportunities for additional housing may be expanded. The planned Southwest LRT line has the potential for significant change including creating additional potential locations for more housing or mixed -use development. Future improvements to Shady Oak Road and possibly Blake Road also have the potential to expand housing opportunities. In most cases, future housing construction is expected to be the outcome of private market actions. On a case -by -case basis, Hopkins will consider financial participation in housing redevelopment projects when projects provide demonstrable public benefits consistent with this Comprehensive Plan and city redevelopment policies. In order to address future redevelopment, Hopkins will: Focus on the implementation of short and long -term redevelopment recommendations contained in the land use section ofthis plan. Remain open to the consideration of new housing types and designs that meet the broad spectrum of existing and future residents' needs. Work closely with Hennepin County and other agencies on the implementation ofthe Southwest LRT line. Housing Assistance The City of Hopkins has a long history of providing housing assistance for low income, elderly and special needs residents. Due to the age of the City's housing stock, a significant number of rental and owner - occupied units are affordable. Accordingly, Hopkins will continue to provide housing assistance in a targeted manner. In order to provide housing assistance, the City will: Participate in the rent assistance programs of Hennepin County and the Twin Cities Metropolitan Housing Authority and serve as a local clearinghouse for informa- tion pertaining to rental assistance. Consider using a variety of means to upgrade existing housing to provide its fair share of rental housing for low and moderate income households. Tools may include revenue bonds, tax increment financing, tax abatement and Community Development Block Grants along CTl.AVITT: 4 - HousiN i K apkang c��►l�� ��.�►, page 4 -11 llopkin6 page 4 -22 Cl 1APTF.R 4 - HocsiNG Housing Initiatives The City of Hopkins will pursue a series of action steps related to the maintenance of strong neighborhoods and the creation of new housing through appropriate redevelopment efforts. The following initiatives will be pursued: • • • • • • • • • • with other public funding sources as they may become available. The City will also consider partnerships with private and non -profit entities to improve the quality of existing housing and /or ensure that rents remain afford- able. Continue and /or expand existing housing programs. Examine and improve housing maintenance codes and actively enforce these codes. Maintain and improve public infrastructure in neigh- borhoods. Monitor the effectiveness of the Truth in Housing Program to ensure that it is helping to maintain and upgrade residential housing stock. Encourage the use ofrental rehabilitation and single - family housing loan programs offered by various private and public sources. Continue to promote first -time home buyer programs offered by outside agencies. Continue to promote and offer the Residential Reha- bilitation Loan /Grant Program. Continually monitor the condition of existing housing units and identify properties that have deteriorated to the point that they may need to be removed and re- placed with new housing. Aggressively enforce the Nuisance Abatement Ordi- nance /Housing Code in regard to dilapidated housing units. Continue communication and outreach efforts with • residents of multi- family housing including working with the Hopkins Apartment Management Association (HAMA) to ensure that multi- family housing residents are welcomed to the community. Discourage the construction of additional assisted living facilities and long -term care facilities. Hopkins has an extensive supply ofsuch uses which place significant pressure on existing police and emergency medical response services. Additional information on housing programs and actions is included in the Implementation Section of the Comprehensive Plan. Cti APT1 R 4 - Huusi c; I�opk�n� page 4 -23 Chapter 5 - Parks, Open Space and Trails Introduction Hopkins is a fully developed community with an established park and open space system. From small parks like the Park Valley Playground to community parks like Central Park, public facilities offer diverse activities for residents of all ages. Since there is very little vacant land left in Hopkins, any existing park expansions or new park sites will result from redevelopment activities. It is not likely that redevelopment activities will result in any significant expansion of the existing park system. Since park expansion and new park construction is not the focus of Hopkins' future park planning efforts, the emphasis will be placed on maintaining and enhancing the existing system. Part of the enhancement of the existing system will focus on expanding existing trail connections. Hopkins is a regional hub of recreational trails. In the future, it may be possible to expand local trails to provide better links to regional trails as well as to connect local park facilities and local points ofinterest. CH APTFR 5 - P .RKS, OPEN SP.Ac1 AND TR ATLti Burnes Park 1 Ilopktn 111 page 5 - Crr,vr ER 5 - PARKS. OrFN SPACE AND TRANS KOpkin8 page 5 - Park, Open Space and Trail Goals A set of overall goals provides a framework for park and trail initatives in Hopkins. Pertaining to parks and trails, the City of Hopkins seeks to: • Continue to provide a park and recreation system that satisfies the needs of a diverse population. • Provide a park and recreation system that supports community id entity and serves as a gathering space for community and neighborhood events. • Provide local links to the regional trail system. • Establish a trail system that interconnects the city and offers an alternative means of transportation. • Emphasize maintenance and enhancement of existing parks. • Continue to collaborate with the City of Minnetonka, the Hopkins School District, Three Rivers Park District and other agencies to provide recreational opportunities for Hopkins residents. • Utilize the park system to protect natural resources. • Promote active living and a healthier community through parks and recreational opportunities. Classification System Hopkins has a variety ofparks that are components ofthe overall park system. In order to examine existing parks and to project future park needs, a uniform classification system is used in this plan. The following categories have been established: • Classification: Neighborhood Park Description: Neighborhood parks are the basic unit of the park system and serve as the recreational focus of neighborhoods. Neighborhood parks emphasize informal active and passive recreation. Location Criteria: 1 4 to 1 /2 mile distance and uninterrupted by non - residential roads and other physical barriers. Size Criteria: Usually between 5 and 10 acres. • Classification: School - Park Description: Combining parks with school sites can fulfill the space requirements for other classes of parks such as neighborhood, community, sports complex and special use. Location Criteria: Determined by location of school district property. Size Criteria: Variable • Classification: Community Park Description: Serves a broader purpose than neighborhood parks. Focus is on meeting community -based recreational needs as well as preserving unique open space. Location Criteria: 1/2 mile to 3 -mile distance and typically uninterrupted by non - residential roads and other physical barriers. Determined by the quantity and usability of the site. Size Criteria: Usually between 20 and 50 acres. • Classification: Special Use Park and Recreation Facilities Description: Special Use park and recreation facilities may be privately or publicly owned. Private facilities can offer either indoor or outdoor recreation opportunities, usually on a membership or fee basis. Location Criteria: Variable, depends on specific use. Size Criteria: Variable • Classification: Natural Resource Areas Description: Lands set aside for preservation of significant natural resources, remnant landscapes, open space and visual aesthetics. Location Criteria: Depends on resource availability and opportunity Size Criteria: Variable C11AP FR 5 - PARKS, OPFN Si. :1Nr TRA11.ti Hopn page i -3 CHAPTER 5 - PARKS. ()ITN SP.ACE AND TRAILS , r . Hop n page 5 -d • Table 5.1 - Park System Inventory • • • • • a 0 • • • rn • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ,SC w ^O 0 0 4 z • • • • m CO • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • O • • v, • U n tn c.. • • • • • • • • • • • • • st- 0 1D • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 01 co esi ri 0 f H 1a 0 M Figure 5.1- Service Area w ow Or 1 ry,m� t A pr f J C t 4 Minnetonka F 1 A4m• 7 C11APT1 :R 5 — PARKS, OPI-t; SPACF. AND TRAILS 1 Alice Smith Elementary 2 Blake School 3 Buffer Park 4 Burnes Park 5 Central Park 6 Cottageville Park 7 Downtown Park 8 Eisenhower Elementary 9 Elmo Park 10 Harley Hopkins Park 11 Hiawatha Oaks 12 Hilltop 13 Interlachen Park 14 Maetzold Field 15 Minnehaha Creek Preserve 16 Oak Ridge Country Club 17 Oakes Park 18 Overpass Skate Park 19 Park Valley Playground 20 Shady Oak Beach 21 Shady Oak Nature Area 22 Steiner Park Preserve 23 Valley Park vi fi r. M y1 S �pG. a ■ Q City Boundary Parcel i Neighborhood Park i Community Park Other Park Facilities Open Water Neighborhood Park Service Area (1/4 Mile) i/ Community Park Service Area (1/2 Mile) I t_LC; H,111 page 5 -5 CHAPI`rit 5 - PARKS, OITI SP.4C1: AND TR A Ti S llopkin8 page 5 -6 Parks and recreational facilities are typically utilized based on the distance residents are willing to travel to access amenities. The location criteria set above provides general guidelines on the intended service areas a park should serve. Using these guidelines can provide a useful tool when analyzing the existing park system and determining areas that are underserved. Figure 3.1 provides a visual assessment of Hopkins park system and its service areas. Service areas have been mapped for neighborhood and con-imunity parks. Overall the service area analysis shows the City of Hopkins to be well served by its existing system. There are areas for improvement; however, these areas are not likely to see new park construction, unless they are through redevelopment initiatives. Facility Inventory Local recreational facilities are provided by a number of sources. Public parks are perhaps the most obvious of these sources, however, parks and recreational opportunities provided by other entities need to be considered in assessing the total park and recreation system. Other entities providing park and recreational opportunities in the Hopkins area include adjacent communities, schools and private facilities (see Table 5.1- Park System Inventory). _ Park System Needs A tool for analyzing a local park system is the application of a population ratio standard. This standard is expressed as a number of acres of park land per one thousand people and is used to provide a general guideline for the assessment of existing and future park needs. For the Hopkins Comprehensive Plan, a standard of 7 acres of municipal park land per 1000 people has been used as a benchmark for planning purposes. This standard is consistent with a range of standards offered by the National Park and Recreation Association. Additionally, the overall standard has been broken down into the following components: Assessment of Future Need -2010 (Population 17,900) Component Existing Acres Standard Acres Per Population Std. Applied to 2010 pop. Net 2010 Park System 119.22 7 1000 125.3 -6.08 Neighborhood Park 25.09 2 1000 35.8 - 10.71 Community Park 94.13 5 1000 89.5 4.63 School Park - - - - - Natural Resource Area - _ - - - - Private Park - - - - - Assessment of Future Need - 2020 (Population 18,600) Component Existing Acres Standard Acres Per Population Std. Applied to 2020 pop. Net 2020 Park System _ 119.22 7 1000 130.2 -10.98 Neighborhood Park 25.09 2 1000 37.2 -12.11 Community Park 94.13 5 1000 93 1.13 School Park - - - - - Natural Resource Area - - - - - Private Park - - - - - Assessment of Future Need - 2030 (Population 18,900) Component Existing Acres Standard Acres Per Population Std. Applied to 2030 pop. Net 2030 Park System 119.22 7 1000 132.3 -13.08 Neighborhood Park 25.09 2 1000 37.8 -12.71 Community Park 94.13 6 1000 94.6 - 0.37 School Park - - - - - Natural Resource Area - - - - - Private Park - - - - - Application ofthese standards yields the following results: CIIAPTER 5 - PARKS. OPEC SPAcr. ANn TRArls l opktn8 „Lin page 5 - CHAPTER 5 - PARKS. OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS llcpkin8 .:0111 page S -8 Neighborhood Park — 2 acres per 1000 people Community Park /Sports Complex —5 acres per 1000 people Standards have not been directlyappliedtotheotherclassifications used in this plan including school parks, natural resource areas, trails, or private park and recreation facilities. Neighborhood and community park needs can be satisfied in combination with the development of school facilities provided that facilities are available to both groups. Trail corridors are very site specific and are not included in overall acreage calculations because they serve as links between various components of the park system. Private facilities are also not included in the overall standard because in many cases, they do not have the same longevity enjoyed by public park uses. Neighborhood Parks Standard: 2 acres per 1000 people Comments: Neighborhood parks are recreational facilities that are intended to serve populations residing within a 1 /4 - 1 mile radius of the site. These facilities typically contain open space areas, which accommodate uses such as field games, court games, play equipment and other uses. Although five acres is generally recognized as a minimum size for neighborhood parks, smaller tracts of land can be used due to natural conditions or in areas where larger land parcels are not available. Existing Supply /Need: Hopkins currently has ten sites that are categorized as neighborhood parks ranging in size from .5 acres to 6 acres. Application of the recommended standard for neighborhood parks results in a deficiency of 12.11 and 12.71 acres in 2020 and 2030 respectively. The standards indicate the need for additional neighborhood park areas; however, closer examination of Hopkins reveals that the City probably does not need to add park areas to serve existing and future needs. Hopkins contains three public school sites that accommodate neighborhood park needs. These sites along with Alder Park in Edina provide convenient access for all residents. As shown in the service area analysis, almost every home in Hopkins is located within ' mile of an existing neighborhood park. The only exception is the extreme northern portion of the community lying north ofthe Oak Ridge GolfCourse. This area is completely developed precluding the potential of adding an additional neighborhood park. If the golf course is ever redeveloped in the future, an additional park site could be acquired at that time. Residents in this area do have the opportunity to access bike routes and local trails via Minnetonka Blvd. that provide access to other local facilities within the City of Minnetonka. Community Parks Standard: 5 acres per 1000 people Comments: Community parks are recreational facilities that serve as focal points of community recreational systems. As such, they typically provide facilities that appeal to a broad spectrum of users. Activities may include athletic complexes, archery, fishing, nature study, hiking, picnicking and other uses. Community parks commonly contain facilities that are designed to appeal to both active and passive users within one park site. The location of community parks is usually established based on topography and other natural features and on accessibility via the local road network. Existing Supply /Need: Hopkins currently has five sites that are classified as community parks. They include Central Park, Maetzold Field, Shady Oak Beach, Steiner Park Preserve* and Valley Park. Central Park and Maetzold Field consist predominately of athletic field areas. Both of these sites are used intensively for adult and youth sports programs. C1IAPT1 R 5 - PARKS, OPF SPACE AND TiAirs Shady Oak Beach Tt`lltti` Park Hot Jni- 0) /cd. 1I ?t lit C` ,C 1 page i -9 donated by the Steiner Family to the City of Hopkins. C11.41p rr-tz 5 - P vkKS. OFT:v SPA CI AND TRATU.S Bike Trail on Excelsior Boulevard llopkin �� (2 page 5 -10 Additionally, Central Park is the home of the Hopkins Pavilion that accommodatesindooricehockeyandindoorsoccer. Steiner Park Preserve and Valley Park contain passive and natural areas in addition to active pursuits such as volleyball, basketball and archery. Shady Oak Beach, a facility run jointly with the City of Minnetonka, is an area that accommodates swimming, fishing, water oriented play areas and picnicking. Application of the standard for community parks shows the city meeting needs through the year 2020. A small increase of 0.37 acres in community park land may be needed by 2030. Because of the developed nature of the community, adding community park land will be difficult. However, two future opportunities exist. The southern portion of Hopkins contains a landfill site that has been closed for a long time. At the present time the site has not been cleared by State agencies for any type of use. As a result, the property is fully fenced and it contains a methane collection system. At some point in the future, the property may become available for public use. When this occurs, the site could be developed as a community park. The second future opportunity involves the Minnehaha Creek Preserve Area that is owned by the City of Hopkins. If it becomes unnecessary to continue to use this property as a public works site, it could be incorporated as a new community park. At this time, the City has no plans to move the public works site. Overall the city is well served by community parks and should continue to meet future needs. Trails and Sidewalks Hopkins has a traditional pattern of development that many suburban communities across the country today are trying to emulate. Established "main street" businesses, high quality neighborhoods, and an excellent park system are all linked by an efficient roadway network. The City also has a strong interest in making all of these areas accessible by non - vehicular means. Accordingly, the Parks, Open Space and Trails section of the plan outlines appropriate locations for trails and sidewalks that accommodate pedestrians, bicycles and in -line skating activities. The purpose of the system is to accommodate recreational pursuits but also to allow people to have access to employment and retail centers without having to use motorized vehicles. Hopkins is a hub for the regional trail network. At the present time, the City is the location of the junction of two legs of the Southwest Hennepin LRT Trail. These trail segments follow 27 miles of abandoned railroad beds stretching from Hopkins to Victoria and from Hopkins to Chanhassen. A portion of the trail west of l l th Ave is surfaced with compacted crushed limestone. East of l lth Ave the trail is ten feet wide and paved asphalt. Grades along the trail are generally 5% or less, which makes them ideal for biking, walking and running. Hennepin Parks operates the trail for spring, summer and fall usage. Currently, the park and ride lot along Excelsior Boulevard at 8th Avenue and the Depot Coffee House are used as trailheads. In 2006 both trailheads were improved and expanded. The Southwest LRT Trail forms a spine that passes through Hopkins affording easy access to adjacent communities and more distant points of interest. Connectivity Opportunities The Cityhas identified a trail plan that accommodates movement throughout the community providing numerous links to the regional trail spine. The system includes a network of sidewalks and off-road bike /hike trails (see Figure 5.2: Park and Trail System). The system is shown on the map entitled Trail Plan. Other local trails will also be added as road reconstruction CNAPT(-R ; - PARKS OPEN SPat:1- AND TR.Ail.S The Depot Coffee House rt 11 Excelsior Boulevard 11Opk1n8 page 5 -11 CHAT 5 - PARKS. OPEN SPACE AND TRATLS H OPkin 8 C."hCri',LN JAI page S-12 i / - - St_ Lot 71sPk 1 / / 1 Srri Pa 4 f• r'ar■ C, Pan. be-nem:Jr, F.# li-nc Pgth .aqe, hC4n. l -- 1 11 ...1,1•1 2 13 e P 14 kkle.:f r 1! . .kolne , '41 1 , C P•11,, 16 044 PA Re Cce1 Out: 17 Cake, Pieb. 1a Orr-v.r.r. 5.t.vr i• V.**, „'' +Nlirt.rr P Figure 5.2 - Park and Trail System Edina • . P L;41kt L Fi at ` P.i N,-)r, M :..”.1t F •!.!11.1, P./omit hisactrboetrood Par* Connmumty Par% Other Pis% Feegibiro op on weep, projects occur in the future or through other trail improvement initiatives. Some of these major corridor initiatives have been currently discussed in plans. The following summary is intended to help frame anticipated connectivity opportunities and serve as a guide to making trail connection decisions. Blake Road Corridor Blake Road serves as a major north south route on the east end of town. In the past decade, traffic volumes have increased and have posed pedestrian safety issues for the high concentrated neighborhoods to the north and the Blake School to the south.At this time there are no scheduled improvements to address safety, access or mobility issues. The City will continue to coordinate with Hennepin County to address these issues. Connectivity opportunities may present themselves as redevelopment occurs in light of the proposed LRT station and other redevelopment initiatives. These redevelopment initiatives are discussed further in the Land Use Chapter. As a result of needed transportation improvements and possible redevelopment opportunities, numerous planning studies have been completed along the Blake Road corridor. Each study has taken into account at some level pedestrian and bicycle movement. The following planning documents can be used, in addition to the comprehensive plan, to evaluate connectivity opportunities and serve as a guide to planning decisions: • • Blake Road Corridor Community Assessment Blake Road Streetscape Concept East Hopkins Land Use and Market Study Hopkins Station Area Plan The Blake Road corridor will continue to be evaluated as pedestrian and bicycle connections present themselves. In C13APTFR j - PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS llopkin8 page 3 - 13 Cu yr rr -x 5 - PARKS. OPEN SPA AND TRAILS Hopkin8 page 5 -14 `1 n addition to evaluating the corridor's needs, the City will continue to explore funding opportunities to assist with pedestrian and bicycle improvements. For instance, in 2008 the City applied for a Hennepin County TOD grant to construct pedestrian-ways along Blake Road north of Excelsior Boulevard. Shady Oak Road Hopkins has been collaboratingwith the City ofMinnetonka and Hennepin County to address safety, mobility and access issues along the corridor. As part of these efforts a preferred roadway alignment has been proposed, along with a pedestrian and bicycle component. Roadway improvements may also provide the opportunity for redevelopment, which is discussed further in the Land Use chapter. Timing for roadway improvements is still being determined at this time. If and when roadway improvements occur and redevelopment opportunities present themselves, the appropriate pedestrian and bicycle components should be integrated. Excelsior Boulevard Hopkins has made significant reinvestments to the Excelsior Boulevard corridor. These investments have included boulevards, sidewalks, addressing pedestrian safety issues, city beatification improvements and way finding signs. Improvements to the corridor can serve as a model for other pedestrian and bicycle improvements throughout the community. Hopkins Station Area Plan The Hopkins Station Area Plan by the IBI Group was completed in October of 2007. The purpose of the study was to develop station area plans for the Shady Oak Road, Downtown and Blake Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations that provide the first elements of a "road map" to guide future integrated transportation and land use planning initiatives with the city. In addition, this report provides connectivity elements to each station plan. Connectivity improvements to the area will need to continue to coordinate with LRT initiatives. Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail The proposed Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail, which would travel east through Edina and Richfield, would connect with the Southwest Hennepin LRT Regional Trail in Hopkins. Although a preferred regional trail alignment has not been master planned at this point, Three Rivers Park District has worked with the city and others to identify potential corridors in Hopkins. Recently the City has been facilitating improvements to the creeks corridor that will address erosion issues, failing culverts and potential realignment of the creek. Efforts to improve the creek have been jointly discussed with the Three Rivers Park District. Improvements to the creek will also incorporate segments of the proposed regional trail. Infrastructure improvements to the creek are anticipated to occur in the fall of 2008, with trail work to follow in 2009. Collaboration efforts will continue between the appropriate agencies to incorporate the proposed regional trail and creek corridor improvements. Lake Minnetonka LRT Extension The proposed Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail extension is intended to provide better connectivity to the northern portion of the Southwest Hennepin LRT Regional Trail. A current connection can be made by using existing sidewalks, but is not conductive to bikers. The proposed alignment would follow Mainstreet, Washington Avenue North and connect with the South Hennepin LRT trail via 2nd Street NE. Accommodation of bicycle movement along the route would require on- street bike lanes. The City has no plans at this time to integrate bicycle lanes along this route, but will continue to coordinate with Three Rivers Park District to address future regional connections in this part ofthe community. CIIAPT! R 5 - PARES. OITN SPACE' AND TRAILS llopkin8 (j tan page C-I; CHAPTER > - PARKS. OPEN SPACE. AND TRAILS H OPkin i :C1 .1(1 page 5 -16 Overpass Skate Park (Highway 169 and Excelsior Boulevard) Connecting the Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail with the South Hennepin Regional LRT trail may also present itselfalong 8th Avenue South. Improvements to 8th Avenue South would likely occur in conjunction with redevelopment initiatives associated with the proposed Downtown LRT station. This connection may not be as direct as the proposed extension, but would provide a link between the two regional trails. Emerging Trends Hopkins demographics are changing with an aging baby boom population and growing ethnic populations. Regardless of age or ethnicities, there is a stronger desire today to be active. However, with changing demographics, recreational needs and the perception ofrecreational uses have changed as well. In light of these changes, recent studies have begun to highlight future desires for recreational needs. One study in particular done by the University of Minnesota's Design Center for American Urban Landscape, titled "People and Urban Green Areas: Perception and Use (June 2003)" begins to highlight some of these emerging trends. These emerging trends are as followed: Emerging Trends • Green space that provides activity for teenagers. • Seniors are more conscious of a healthier lifestyle and are seeking recreational amenities. • Large gathering areas for cultural celebrations. • More flexibility with fields to allow for diverse range of games (lacrosse, soccer, rugby, ultimate frisbee, cricket, etc.). • Community Gardens • The need for ball fields is declining. • Desire for more corridor- oriented amenities, such as paths and trails. In addition to these emerging trends, there has been a stronger need to promote active and healthier communities. These initiatives are associated with numerous health concerns and have attracted national attention. One in particular has been the rise in obesity, which has been associated with heart disease and diabetes. Providing recreational opportunities and amenities can help promote a healthier and more active community. This park plan has identified many of the assets Hopkins has to offer for its residents to live an active lifestyle. In Hopkins' case, the system is well built and residents are well served by its local parks and its trail access to the regional system. As improvements are made and park recommendations are considered, there needs to be an ongoing emphasis on providing an active and healthier community. Park and Trail Plan Based on the analysis information presented above, input from the public and the Hopkins Park Board and considering the directions provided by the goals that are contained in the plan, the following recommendations are offered: 1. Develop the landfill site and /or the Minnehaha Creek Preserve area as community parks if the opportunity presents itself Both of these sites have the potential to serve as community park areas. If the landfill becomes available for public use, it could accommodate needed soccer fields and other active facilities. Should the Preserve area become available, it could be used for a combination of both passive and active pursuits. The area adjacent to the creek could be used passively for trails and natural habitat. Other areas of the site could accommodate active facilities such as soccer fields. The City should prepare master plans for both of these potential park sites in order to identify appropriate uses. 2. Work to establish a series oflocal trails that connect to the regional trails. Incorporate trails as part of all major road improvement projects such as Shady Oak Road, Blake Road and Excelsior Boulevard. Examine higher volume local roadways for potential off - street trail installation. Cal AVM =R 5 - PARKS, OPEN Si '4l`E AND TRAn.s Downtown Park page 5 -17 Cl i APTF R 5 - PARKS, OPEN SPACIr AND r) Tu 411 s Hop1in8 `� 1 page > -18 3. Upgrade and improve all park buildings to ensure ADA accessibility. 4. Coordinate improvements for the ShadyOakNatureArea in conjunction with the pending roadway improvements. Examine the feasibility of installing a trail around all or portions of the pond area. 5. Evaluate the use of open fields, ball fields and outdoor hockey rinks to determine opportunities for flexible uses, such as soccer and lacrosse. 6. Improving lighting and sidewalks to make areas more pedestrian friendly. 7 Continue to coordinate with the Three Rivers Park District to provide regional trail connections via Nine Mile Creek and the Lake Minnetonka LRT Extension. Issues Transportation Issues The transportation network of Hopkins, like the land development pattern, is established and has few opportunities for major restructuring. However, the planned Southwest Transitway light - rail (LRT) line planned in 2015 represents one significant change. This LRT line will run within the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority (HCRRA) regional trail right -of -way through the center of the community. Three LRT stations are planned in Hopkins, one at the east end near the Blake Road /2nd Street NE intersection, one near downtown just south of Excelsior Blvd at 8th Avenue and the third on the west end near Shady Oak Road between the 16th and 17th Avenue alignments and one block south of Excelsior Boulevard. See attached Hopkins Station Area Plan Final Report, October 2007. Reference 1 l th Avenue South - Southwest Transitway Crossing Study, August 2007. • Identify transportation issues and required mitigation actions related to LRT stations and the associated redevelopment. This would be done through additional station area planning efforts and the development of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. • What will be the impact of the proposed reconstruction of Shady Oak Road? • What unexpected impact on local streets, if any, will be caused by the new Cargill corporate campus? • Several roadways, such as Highway 169, Excelsior Boulevard, and Highway 7, divide the community. What can be done to reduce the divisive effect ofthose roadways? • What should be the City's role and response in reducing congestion on the metropolitan highway system? IIAVI FR 6 - TR Av',SPORTATR )\ page 6 -1 CIIAPTFR 6 - TRAN.SPORTATJOy llopn8 page 6 - Transportation Plan The planned system of major roads in Hopkins is illustrated on the Transportation Systems Plan along with the light rail transit route and station site being identified by the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority. No major changes to the road system are planned for Hopkins with the exception of the reconstruction and upgrading of Shady Oak Road by Hennepin County. Roadway System Policies The City will continue to design and maintain its roads and review site plans according to the functional classification system ofroads illustrated by the Transportation Systems Plan in order that they serve the needs of the community and enhance regional efforts to reduce traffic congestion. The City will monitor whether excessive non -local traffic uses residential streets and, if so, explore means to minimize it. When Hennepin County widens Shady Oak Road, the City will work with the County and the adjacent landowners to ensure that there remain adequate landscaped setbacks along its edge. The City will ensure there is adequate multi -modal connectivity at future LRT stations. The City will consider alternative methods of funding road improvements, as State legislation allows, to maintain its roadways and also to improve its financial readiness to support necessary Hennepin County road improvement projects. Travel Demand Management Policies Travel demand management (TDM) aims to increase the number and proportion of people who share rides and who travel outside of rush hours. These techniques are expected of communities in the metropolitan area served by congested portions of the metropolitan highway system and ofcities that have regional business concentrations, both of which include Hopkins. It has been proven to be far more cost - effective to promote TDM and transit than to try to build more highway lanes. • Hopkins will continue to review the site plans of major new business developments to ensure that they contain provisions for preferential parking for ride - sharing vehicles and consider zoning code changes incorporating TDM incentives and goals for large business redevelopments. • Hopkins has a mixture of low -and high - density housing and industrial and office businesses which may help reduce travel on the metropolitan highway system by allowing people to live near their place of work. The Land Use Plan continues that pattern. • Hopkins will support the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MN /DOT) and the Metropolitan Council efforts regarding ongoing educational programs to encourage ride- sharing, staggered work hours, and off-peak travel. Such campaigns can be most effectively mounted at the metropolitan level. Transit Policies Effective use of transit, which is defined as all forms of riding together, can make a significant di fference in the level ofcongestion in certain corridors. Hopkins is currently served by Metro Transit regular bus routes, a 56 - car MN /DOT park-and-ride lot along Excelsior Boulevard, demand responsive service for the elderly and disabled through Metro Mobility and Hopkins Hop -A- Ride, and the Minnesota Rideshare carpooling program. The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA) and Metropolitan Council is planning to build a light rail transit route through Hopkins with three stations within the community. Hopkins is committed to fostering an environment supportive of transit and ridesharing because it recognizes the benefits that good access can have on economic development and general quality of life in this community, not to mention the fuel savings and reduced air emissions. CHAPTER 6 - Ti t AAS['uwTAT]ON llopn8 page 6 -3 Ci a a MIR 6 - Tit AvsPORT411oy Kopkin8 page 6 -4 Light Rail Transit • The City, through its representatives, will continue to actively participate in the planning and design of the proposed 2015 Southwest Transitway LRT. • The City supports the proposed locations for the light rail transit stations in Hopkins and will work with the HCRRA and Metropolitan Council on station planning and design. The station locations are shown on the Land Use Plan on page . • Hopkins will plan LRT stations and transit- oriented developments to ensure an excellent pedestrian environment within 1/2 mile of the stations. • The City will publicize the accessibility of the LRT stations in the community in order to promote the use of this new travel mode and also to make the general public more aware of the convenient access to the central city (and from the central city outward). • The City will attempt to maximize the connectivity between the proposed downtown LRT station and the central business district, including pedestrian, bicycle and shuttle bus access. • The Citywill strive to ensure that parking demands at LRT stations do not negatively impact surrounding residential or business areas. Metro Transit Bus Service The City has worked with the Metro Transit to create new or improved bus waiting stations along its routes through Hopkins, especially along Excelsior Boulevard and in the Downtown. The Citywill review major new developments for the inclusion of bus shelters and pullouts if such sites are along MTC bus routes. The City will ensure that there is good public transit service and LRT - feeder bus connectivity at each LRT station. Demand - Responsive Service • The Citywill continue to do what it can to facilitate Metro Mobility and Hopkins Hop -A -Ride. Bicyclist and Pedestrian Policies Note: Bicycle and pedestrian trail information is also found in the Parks, Open Space and Trails section ofthis plan. • The City will attempt to retain the Depot facility as a regional trailhead facility or develop new trailhead facilities near the confluence of the regional trails, as required with the implementation of the Southwest Transitway LRT. • The City will continue to build pedestrian ways along its collector and certain minor arterial streets in order to improve accessibility and pedestrian travel safety between residential areas, downtown, parks and the regional trails. • Hopkins will strive to create excellent pedestrian environments in and around its future LRT stations and TOD areas. • Hopkins will endeavor, in the near -term, to secure funding for and improve the adequacy and safety ofpedestrian accommodations along the Blake Road corridor from Excelsior Boulevard to Highway 7. • The City will continue to ensure the safest possible conditions at regional trail street crossing locations. • The City will support the Three Rivers Park District in its plan to construct the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail that would run from the Southwest LRT Regional Trail at 1 lth Avenue, south along 1 lth Avenue through Valley Park and southeasterly into Edina and Richfield. • The City will improve pedestrian and bicycle accessibility between the regional trails and the Hopkins central business district. CI1. -4 fin R 6 - T}LANS1 ( RTATIOy llopn page 6- TAZ Population Households Employment 2020 2020 2020 565 1189 510 580 566 1231 500 739 567 4187 2180 2994 568 841 341 1562 569 2424 1337 1242 570 3 1 2720 571 4456 2188 1158 Totals 17000 8200 13235 CI1AFIT R 6 - TRANSPORTATION tlop page 6 - ( 2020 Met Council TAZ Data City ofHpkpi (:ompefiensrce . /44 - in Transportation Assignment Zones (TAZ) MAl N51AEET vE5'e, STM ST. S. 3RD ST. j 4j LAKE DIVISION ST. Q ,. 1 \ I J 111 IIIi Iii / a 11111 i 1111 III r � 1 1 7 I �' CITY O ExCELSIOR I _ Bt 1 O z / I ' P1 ® r� 1I 5TH S1. S. t / I I )iM S SMET ANA RD. MINNETONKA L L L CREEK 0 y z W C'IIAPTFR 6 - TRANSPORTATION e e • 0 P• r THE CITY OF HOPKINS. MINNESOTA HENNEPIN COUNTY ST. LOUIS PARK L_ , I E KCElS OR L + =Ui n o. EDINA SCALE O le 1tgR • TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS PLAN FREEIAY ARTERIAL COLLECTOR LOCAL PRIVATE ROAD- CITY LIMITS ROAOwY SYSTEM L10NT RAIL TRAASIT SYSTEM LRT ROUTE — — LRT STATION Updated: 4-29-2008 RVH Kopksn page 6 -7 Chapter 7 -Water Resources Management Plan Introduction Purpose The city ofHopkins (City) has developed this Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP) to meet regulatory requirements, and to plan for future alterations in the existing drainage system due to redevelopment activities. The City is within the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) and the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District ( NMCWD). The MCWD is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan, and the NMCWD updated its Water Management Plan in 2006. Minnesota Rules Part 8410.0160 states: • • Each local plan must, at a minimum, meet the require- ments for local plans in Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B.235, except as provided by the Watershed Man- agement Organization Plan under Part 8410.01 10, Subpart 3. Each community should consider including its local water resources management plan as a chapter of its local comprehensive plan. Each local plan shall be adopted within two years of the board's approval of the last organization plan that affects local units of govern- ment. The City ofHopkins will continue to work to ensure the City's Goals and Policies and Development Standards are consistent with both Watershed Districts as the Plans and Rules are revised. CHAPTER 7 - AT{-R RESUL 'RC ES MAyA ;Ey1n' I PI Ay 11opktn8 I H1 page 7 -9 Hop kn8 1, page 7 - 10 CnnAPTER 7 - Wtri: RE S(,i Cr-.S MANAGEMENT PI.A\ The City is completely developed with a mix of commercial, industrial, residential and open space uses. Redevelopment activities within the City are also occurring as the population of surrounding area continues to grow. Land Use Location The City of Hopkins lies in southeast Hennepin County. The City contains 2,760 acres of land and water resources within its corporate boundaries, and is bounded by the cities of Minnetonka, Edina, and St. Louis Park (see Figure l ). Existing Land Use The existing land use of the City consists of a mix of industrial, commercial, residential, open space, and transportation corridors. Please see Figure 2 for the existing land use of the City. A northem and eastern portion ofthe City drains to Minnehaha Creek, while the southern portion of the City drains to Nine Mile Creek, both through natural drainage and via storm sewer. Future Land Use As previously stated, the City of Hopkins is completely developed. The future land use as defined in the updated Comprehensive Plan is shown in Figure 3. The future Iand use changes will be a result of redevelopment activities. Future redevelopment activities should not have a significant impact on regional storm water systems. Additional Land Use Control Shoreland The City of Hopkins has not adopted a shoreland ordinance. At this time, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) does not require a shoreland ordinance, and we do not see the need to implement one in the near future. Floodplain The City participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The City administers a floodplain ordinance based upon the effective Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for the City of Hopkins (dated June 16, 1992). There are two flooding sources (Minnehaha Creek and Nine Mile Creek) shown in the FIS. A request for a Letter of Map Revision (LOMB) has been submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for consideration. This LOMR is for a correction of an inconsistency found in the floodway version of the HEC -2 computer model that had been fumished by the MNDNR in August 1994. The roadway overflow section at 9th Avenue South had not been encroached to be consistent with the floodway width downstream and upstream of the crossing. This correction requires that a `corrected duplicate model' be prepared and approved by FEMA. Hydrologic Setting Regional Climate The climatology of Minnesota is described in the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Water - Supply Paper 2375 as follows: Minnesota is affected by a variety of air masses. In winter, the weather is dominated by cold, dry, and polar continental air masses from northwestern Canada. In summer, the weather is dominated by dry, tropical continental air masses from the desert southwest or by warm, moist, tropical maritime air masses from the Gulf of Mexico. In spring and fall, the weather is transitional and is affected by alternating intrusions from these three air masses. Almost 45 percent (about 12 inches) of Minnesota's annual precipitation is received from June through August, When moisture from the Gulf of Mexico is most available. Only 8 C� IAPri u 7 - WATER REsU1!R('T,s MANA(i].y1L.N PLAN IIopkin8 olaEl page 7 -11 ClIApTF.R 7 - \ v1I R Rr.su R I:.s MMA \A01 - AIE'n PI AN llopkin6 1 I, page 7 -12 percent of the annual precipitation is received from December through February. Cyclonic and convective storms are thetwomajortypes ofstorms that bring moisture into Minnesota. Cyclonic storms are large - scale, low- pressure systems associated with frontal systems that approach the State from the northwest or southwest. Cyclonic storms that approach from the northwest are common in winter and produce small quantities of precipitation. Cyclonic storms that approach from the southwest occur in the fall, winter, and spring and can bring substantial quantities of rain or snow by drawing moisture northwardfrom the GulfofMexico. Cyclonic storms in combination with unstable conditions can produce severe weather and excessive precipitation. In late spring and summer, thunderstorms are common. These small -scale convective storms typically form because of the presence of unstable, warm, tropical air near the surface and colder air above. Floods in Minnesota are of two forms — large -scale floods in late winter and early spring, and small -scale flash floods in late spring and summer. Large -scale floods generally result from a combination of deep, late winter snowpack, frozen soil that prevents infiltration, rapid snowmelt due to an intrusion of tropical air, and widespread precipitation caused by cyclonic storms that approach the State from the southwest. Flash floods result from powerful, slow - moving thunderstorms. Weather Data Annual Normal Temperature Value 43 ° Annual Normal Precipitation 29 inches Annual Runoff Depth 4.7 inches Storm Duration 6 hours Storm INtensity 1.4 inches per hour Time Between Storm Midpoints 89 hours Average annual values for various weather data components for the Hopkins area are listed below in Table 7.1:Average Annual Weather Data. Table 7.1. Average Annual Weather Data Additional description of the climate of the area is provided in the MCWD Water Resources Management Plan. Surface Water Resources Wetlands The National Wetland Inventory Map shows the location and type of wetlands within the City of Hopkins (see Figure 4). In addition to these basins, there are several storm water detention basins within the City limits which provide some of the benefits of a natural wetland basin. There are four Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) Protected Waters and Wetlands (MNDNR Nos. 27 -717W 27 -719P. 27 -777P, and 27 -779W) within the City (see Figure 5). Part of MN /DNR No. 27 -084P is Iocated in the northern section of the City. This protected water is also shared by the cities of St. Louis Park and Minnetonka. Creeks Minnehaha Creek Minnehaha Creek is a direct tributary to the Mississippi River. Lake Minnetonka is the headwater for the creek. It is a MNDNR watercourse and flows east at the north end of Hopkins and southeast on the east side ofthe City. CHAPTER 7 - WATER Ri SOCR('ES MANAc;rME.N.T PI.A\ page 7 -13 Kopkin8 „ page 7 -14 CHAPTER 7 - WATER RLsoi'Rcrs MANAGEy4P'T Pi_AN Nine Mile Creek The headwater of the north fork of Nine Mile Creek is at the southem edge of Excelsior Boulevard in the southwest portion of Hopkins. Nine Mile Creek flows southeast to the Minnesota River, and is a MNDNR protected watercourse. Ditches Much of the surface water is routed through an existing storm sewer system within the City ofHopkins. This includes a system of storm sewer pipes, ponds, ditches, and culverts. General Drainage Patterns The City ofHopkins lies within the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) and the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District (NMCWD), as shown on Figure 6. The northern and eastern portions ofthe City drain to Minnehaha Creek, and the southern and central portions of the City drain to Nine Mile Creek. The existing drainage system for the City of Hopkins is shown in Figure 7 (pocket file). The City has been delineated into about 60 subwatersheds. The City of Hopkins has numerous points of discharge from and to the cities of Minnetonka, Edina, and St. Louis Park. The City ofHopkins contains several land- locked areas. A land- locked area is one which will not drain naturally on the ground surface. An outlet for each ofthese areas should be considered to decrease the flooding potential. Hydrologic Modeling A HydroCAD model has been created for specific studies within the city of Hopkins, but there has not been a hydrologic model created for the entire City. However, detailed hydrologic information for each of the subwatersheds can be seen in Appendix A. The following paragraphs discuss areas of concern in the City. Central District Shady Oak Road Duck Pond An existingpond along Sh ady Oak Roadbetween 1st Street North and 2nd Street North has been a source for nuisance flooding along Shady Oak Road. No structural damage to residences has been documented. Presently, there is no outlet for this pond and during particular storms the pond will overflow onto Shady Oak Road. The Duck Pond receives runoff from both the cities of Minnetonka and Hopkins. According to the Water Resource Management Plan for the City ofMinnetonka, the Duck Pond can discharge 11 cfs to the City of Minnetonka through a 21 -inch pipe culvert, with the remaining water discharging to the City of Hopkins. Several concept designs were considered, but the preferred option as directed from City staffis to construct a gravity outlet. This concept design includes two outlets for the pond, one that will discharge to Minnetonka and the other that will discharge to Hopkins. The Minnetonka outlet will be a 21 -inch pipe that discharges to a wetland west of Shady Oak Road. The Hopkins gravity outlet will be through storm sewer on 1st Street North and down 18th Avenue North, which drains to Nine Mile Creek. This project has been included in the Capital Improvement Plan. A formal feasibility study should be completed for this area to further define the issues, design options, and construction costs. 13th Avenue and County Road 3 During high intensity rain storms, the low area along 2nd Street South, between 12th and 13thAvenues, has experienced flooding ofbuilding structures. A large part of downtown Hopkins drains overland to this point. County Road 3 (Excelsior Boulevard) is 01 4PTFR 7 - \VATFR RESOVRCEa MANAGE \11 :NT PL 4N lIopkin8 page 7 - ioptan page 7 -16 CJi:aprt-:R 7 - W: TFR Rrsol •Rcrs MAN,aGt,MFVr P1-A\ much higher than 2nd Street, and creates a "landlocked" condition for the alley and several structures. In 1989, a box culvert was constructed to pass more water under County Road 3. A new inlet system was also constructed along 2nd Street to carry storm water into the box culvert. The box culvert was sized to reduce flooding only during storms much less intense than the 100 -year flood event. Improvements to date have helped, but more work can be done. The analysis was driven by two factors. First, 13th Avenue and other nearby streets are planned for rehabilitation. Second, there is a concern that the old CMP -A storm sewer under 13th Avenue maybe in poor condition. The recommendations, as stated in the letter report dated January 8, 1999, was for the existing 88 -inch by 64 -inch CMP Arch under 13th Avenue be replaced by a pipe with capacity of about 500 cfs, which correlates approximately to a S0 -year design storm. Apipe with larger capacity than this will have diminished effectiveness due to tail water effects from the downstream creek. The new pipe would Iikely be equal to a 72 -inch RCP, considering the slope of the existing pipe. In addition, the inlet capacity at and upstream of the intersection of 13th Avenue and 1st Street South should be increased to a total of 280 cfs. These inlets are recommended at points upstream of 2nd Street South, since the low point along 2nd Street already has a moderately high capacity inlet system. Eastern District Area 8 — Monroe Avenue Area 8 is one ofseveral areas identified by the City ofHopkins for reviewofstormwaterfloodingconcerns. The large rainfalls of 1997 caused flooding in the area ofthe intersection of Monroe Avenue and 2nd Street NE. A residential property at this intersection reported damage to their property. The walkout doorway of this home is approximately the same elevation as Monroe Avenue. In addition, the flooding is an inconvenience to motorists. The existing storm water conveyance system is mostly open ditches and culvert crossings prior to discharge to Minnehaha Creek. The capacity ofthe storm water conveyance system is dependent upon the capacity ofthese crossings. There is not enough capacity in the existing conveyance system to handle large runoff events, leading to temporary ponding in the 2nd Street and Monroe Avenue area. Several possible solutions were considered to address the problem, such as increasing the capacity at the Madison Avenue crossing, increasing the capacity at the ABM Equipment crossing, or constructing a pond at the vacant property west of ABM Equipment, northeast of 2nd Street and Highway 169. The preliminary recommendation is to remove the Madison Avenue crossing and increase the capacity of the existingABM Equipment crossing by installing an additional 42- inch culvert. Additional opportunities for expansion of ponding facilities may become available as the property south of 2nd Street NE is redeveloped. According to the `North Annex Drainage Review' report, prepared by SEH and dated April 20, 2006, the redevelopment project at the North AnnexArea involves rerouting ofstormwater from the North Annex site from discharging east of Monroe Avenue to discharge to the west of Monroe Avenue. The runoff from the site will discharge directly into the proposed regional pond via a proposed storm sewer system. This rerouting of storm water alleviates any capacity concems to the existing storm sewer system under Monroe Avenue and allows higher peak flow rates to reach the proposed regional pond. Van Buren Area The Van Buren Area Drainage Study was completed by SEH in February 2004. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Engineer also completed a technical memorandum regarding 0 AiT► -R 7 - \'V ATITR Rist 1 RCES M.aN.Arr :yf Pi A\ Kopk�n H page 7 -17 11opkln8 Chrl page 7 -18 CHAPTER 7 - \Vxn.R R .svi;RCLS MANAGEMENT Pr_a\ this area. The purpose ofboth studies was to review storm water plans for the Plantation site, and to determine the effectiveness of replacing two 48 -inch CMP culverts under Van Buren Avenue that ultimately drain a large drainage area, including Area 8 as mentioned above. The MCWD Engineer recommended replacing the two culverts due to the condition of the culverts. The ends are damaged and are nearly submerged during dry weather. According to the memorandum the culverts contain a foot or more of sediment. The City will be replacing these two culverts in the summer of 2007. Southern District Thermotech The Thermotech building is located south of Sth Street South and west of 11th Avenue, and has experienced flooding problems in the past. These flooding problems include nuisance flooding of the parking lot, potential car flooding, and loss of use of the parking lot. Approximately 140 acres ofland drain to the low point west ofthe Thermotech building, which includes land in the City of Hopkins and the City of Minnetonka. There are two constructed stone water detention ponds upstream of the Hopkins corporate limit which capture most of the runoff from the City of Minnetonka. Outflow from the ponds enters a marsh area in Hopkins along the SOO line railroad tracks, and flows northeast. An existing 12 -inch pipe allows high water in the marsh area to drain into Nine Mile Creek. Much ofthe area will be flooded in a 100 -year event. A proposed outlet for the marsh will reduce the high water levels near the existing buildings during a 100 -year storm event that does not coincide with a 100 -year flood on Nine Mile Creek. An improvement method considered to date included the excavation of additional storage in the ponds, surface restoration, and a 36- inch or 42 -inch pipe. The ponds were reconstructed several years Study Name Oak Park Land Townhouses Flood Evaluation Calculations Study Type Letter Prepared By RCM Date July 1992 Hopkins Plaza /Hopkins Home Center Storm Water Feasibility Report RCM July 1997 6th Avenue North and 3rd Street North Intersection Feasibility Study and Report RCM November 1997 Nine Mile Creek Bank Stabilization/ Sediment Removal Feasibility Report RCM December 1997 Area 2 Hilltop Park, Area 3 -Alley Between 17th and 18th Avenues North, Area 4 13th Avenue North - Maetzold Field Feasibility Report RCM March 1998 Area S - Alley between 8th and 9th Avenues North Feasibility Report RCM September 1998 Super Valu Redevelopment Drainage Calculations Westwood Professional Services, Inc. September 1998 Van Buren Avenue Drainage Study Drainage Study SEH, Inc. January 2004 ago. The box culvert under the railroad tracks, along with the 36- inch stub for Thermotech has also been constructed. The design contract to place the 36 -inch pipe between the building and the railroad tracks, and not laying the pipe around the building, is in place and is proposed to be constructed in 2000. Currently, the survey is being completed. The following table is a list of important studies that have been completed in the city of Hopkins. For additional information, please see the listed studies and reports in Table 7.2:Summary of Water Resources Studieseasibility. Table 72 - Summary ofWater Resources Studieseasibility Design Criteria Design Storm The 24 -hour duration, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Type II rainfall distribution with average soil moisture conditions (AMC -2) will be used for overall subwatershed planning within the City of Hopkins. 'The rainfall depths for storms associated with various return periods is shown below C'UAPTFR 7 - WATF.R RrsotniCEs MAN A(iEMFvT Pi AN page 7 -19 Return Period Rainfall Depth (inches) 1 - yr 2.3" 2 -yr 2.7" 5 -yr 3.5" 10 -yr 4.1" 50 -yr S.3" 100 -yr 5.9" Hop king page 7 -20 (T\ PTI7z 7 - WATER RF,S01'1i(Ia Ma NAGI:v4l NI PI in Table 7.3: Rainfall Depths for 24 -Hr Event. This criterion is consistent with the MCWD Water Resources Management Plan, the NMCWD 509 Plan, and guidance from the NRCS. More recent data developed by Huff and Angel (1990) vary somewhat from these values. Table 7.3 Rainfall Depths for 24 -hr Event (USWB TP -40 Rain Gages The City of Hopkins does not have a rain gage within the city limits. There are four rain gages in the surrounding area that can be used to obtain rainfall data; the Minneapolis National Weather Service Station and the cities of Crystal, St. Louis Park, and Eden Prairie have rain gages. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) also has stations in the cities of Mound and New Hope. Since a storm distribution can vary widely with location, the city may want to look into the cost ofinstalling a rain gage within City limits. This will enable the City to obtain more accurate rainfall data. Land Collection System The minimum design storm for the future local collection system evaluation and design will be a 10 -year retum period event. Design of local storm sewer systems will generally be designed using the Rational Formula. The choice of a design storm is largely an economic rather than a technical decision. The City should deliberately consider the level of service desired when it chooses the recurrence interval used in any construction project. Additional rainfall probability data are included in Appendix A. Other City Requirements Any new construction of development has the potential of increasing runoff rates and volumes. The development or redevelopment must include facilities to provide water quality treatment and control runoff at existing or reduced rates. Variances from plan standards will be allowed if computations that demonstrate no adverse upstream or downstream effects will result from the proposed system can be provided to the City Engineer. A description of `Development Standards' is included in Appendix F. Geology and Hydrogeology Soils The superficial geology of the Hopkins area consists of unconsolidated sediments of glacial deposits, derived from the Des Moines Lobe, Grantsburg Sublobe, and a small amount from the Superior Lobe. The glacial sediments were deposited during the most recent glacial event, the Late Wisconsinian, which ended about ten thousand years ago. These deposits consist of till and outwash deposits. Surficial Hydrogeology The unconsolidated glacial range in thickness from 50 to 250 feet within the City of Hopkins. The water from the local groundwater table is most easily obtained from outwash deposits with broad areas of till acting as confining layers. Groundwater flow in the unconsolidated glacial deposits is generally east toward the Mississippi River. The water table is approximately 900 feet above mean sea level. CiiAM -12 7 - WATiu REsul R(ES MANAGEMENT PLAN page 7 -11 ( A' FER 7 - Wa rFk RFSui 'RCES Kopkun6 page 7 -22 ?CIAy GF..ya}-y"r Pt ny Bedrock Geology As stated above, the depth to bedrock ranges from 50 to 250 feet in the City of Hopkins. The City sits on the western side of the Twin City basin, a bowl -like structure in the bedrock. At this location, the bedrock strata dips gently toward the east. The youngest and straitigraphically highest bedrock underlying the City is the Plateville and Glenwood Formations. Underlying the Plateville and Glenwood Formations is the St. Peter Sandstone, which along with the Plateville and Glenwood formations make up almost all of the uppermost bedrock of the City. Bedrock Hydrogeology Four major bedrock aquifers underlie Hopkins. They are the St. Peter Sandstone, Prairie du Chien Jordan, the Franconia- Ironton- Galesville, and the Mount Simon - Hinckley. These aquifers are separated by lower permeability confining layers. The first encountered confined bedrock aquifer is the St. Peter sandstone, the second aquifer is the Prairie du Chien Jordan Aquifer. The St. Lawrence Confining Layer separates the Prairie du Chien - Jordan Aquifer from the underlying Franconia - Ironton - Galesville Aquifer. The Eau Claire Confining Layer separates the Franconia - Ironton- Galesville Aquifer from the deepest aquifer, the Mt. Simon - Hinckley Aquifer. The groundwater flow direction in the bedrock aquifers is generally southeast in the Hopkins area. The St. Peter Sandstone is the first encountered confined bedrock aquifer. The upper part ofthe formation consists offine to medium grained friable quartz sandstone. The lower part of the St. Peter Sandstone contains multicolored beds ofmudstone, siltstone and shale with interbedded very coarse sandstone. Many sand grains in the lower part are dark gray in color. The Prairie du Chien Jordan Auifer is made up of the Prairie du Chien group and the Jordan Sandstone. The Prairie du Chien Group consists of a sandy dolostone with minor amounts of shale. The Jordan Sandstone is a fine to coarse grained quartzose sandstone with minor amounts of shale. The Prairie du Chien is the most heavily used aquifer in Hennepin County, with potential yields of 1,000 to 2,000 gallons per minute. Underlying the Prairie du Chien Jordan is the St. Lawrence Confining Layer. The St. Lawrence is comprised of lower permeability siltstone and dolostone and acts to hydrologically separate the overlying Prairie du Chien Jordan from the underlying Franconia - Ironton- Galesville. The Franconia- Ironton - Galesville Aquifer is made up of the Franconia Formation, comprised of glauconitic sandstone with some shale and dolomite; the Ironton Sandstone, and the Galesville Sandstone. This aquifer is commonly used for domestic water supply wells in the north and northwestem portions of Hennepin County. Underlying the Franconia - Ironton- Galesville is the Eau Claire Confining Layer. The Eau Claire consists of siltstone, shale, and silty sandstone and serves to hydrologically separate the overlying Franconia- Ironton- Galesville from the underlying Mount Simon - Hinckley. The Mount Simon - Hinckley Aquifer is made up of the Mount Simon and HinckleyFormations. The Mount Simon Formation is a silty, fine -to- coarse - grained sandstone with thin beds of very fine -to -fine grained sandstone and minor shale beds. The Hinckley is absent in most places, but where it occurs it is in remnants only several tens of feet thick. Recharge Zones Recharge to the bedrock aquifers beneath the City of Hopkins occurs in two ways, vertically and laterally. Vertical recharge occurs through overlying glacial sediments and other bedrock aquifers. Lateral recharge occurs as groundwater moves laterally from outside the City or County, through the aquifer. The lateral recharge to the bedrock aquifers in Hopkins comes from the west. (HAE'TI-R 7 - WATER RIS01_'RCES MAy, 6FNI-yT PI_A\ Kopkin8 page 7 -23 CHAPTER 7 - WATER Ri suckcEs MAy'AGFb4NN I PI Ay` page 7 -14 Recharge to the Water Table Aquifer occurs primarily from precipitation and surface water groundwater interactions as well as laterally from outside the City. Local Groundwater Models The Hennepin County Conservation District (HCD), in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Health, has developed a County -wide multi -layer groundwater model. This model may be a valuable tool in dealing with many of Hopkins' groundwater issues. This model could be useful with issues such as wellhead protection, storm water infiltration ponds, wetland issues, well siting, dewatering, etc. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is currently developing a Metropolitan Groundwater Model. This model is a regional model focusing on the seven - County metropolitan area including Hennepin County. The focus of the MPCA model is more for evaluating groundwater contamination and remediation of the Quaternary and the Prairie Du Chien aquifers. The MPCA model and the HCD model utilize the Multi -Layer Analytical Element Model (MLAEW). The HCD model, however, is characterized as a single layer. The City of Hopkins has prepared a water and sanitary sewer system update to its Comprehensive Plan for the period 2008 — 2030. This sumrarypresents a profile ofthe existing conditions, needs assessment, and recommendations for improvements during the planning period. Existing Water and Sanitary Sewer System Summary The Hopkins water and sanitary sewer system has been continuously maintained with parts of the system dating before 1902. The system has been adapted by additions, modifications, and technological control advances as operational equipment and distribution methods have become more sophisticated and efficient over the years. The city's population growth and new development has largely stabilized, allowing system needs to be incrementally diagnosed with improvements that could be funded and implemented over time. Recently, the City of Hopkins has become poised for new growth that will add housing units near the downtown area and in the East Hopkins Redevelopment Area, as well as new commercial development adjacent to Highway 169 that will add new employment opportunities. The proposed developments will require some adjustments to the current system to accommodate the growth, accelerate needs that maybe imminent to accommodate new development, and suggest that greater efficiencies can be obtained by planning to purchase replacement equipment and engaging neighboring communities in the implementation of plan recommendations. Water and Sanitary Sewer System Analysis and Recommended Improvements The following assessments and recommendations are outlined below and examined in greater detail in the contents of the 2008- 2030 Comprehensive Utility Plan. Water Supply The City's water is supplied by four ground water wells (Well Nos. 1, 4, 5, and 6). Based upon the projected maximum day demands, Hopkins should plan for a reliable supply capacity of 5.9 million gallons per day (MGD) in 2007, 6.2 MGD in 2012, and 6.6 MGD in 2030. The design of supply facilities is based upon the maximum day demand requirements. Supply facilities should be able to meet the maximum day demand with the largest well out ofservice which is referred to as "firm capacity." A newwell should not be required to provide adequate firrn capacity. Well No. 1 is the City's only well that is not treated for iron and manganese contaminants. Use of Well No. 1 could result in "rusty" water complaints from customers due to the high iron levels in this CHIAPTER 7 - \ Ai R RrsouR('Es M,\ \.acct=. \1I:vr Pt A\ Iiopkin8 Page 7 -2 page 7 -26 ClIAF'TFR 7 - WATER RESOURCES MAvAGFM! r Pi A \ llco kin6 well. Therefore, polyphosphate and chlorine chemical feed systems should be added at Well No. 1 to help sequester and hold the iron minerals in solution. The realiability of the City's wells is dependent on the availability of emergency power supplies. Generator hook -ups (manual transfer switches) are recommended for Well No. 5 and Well No. 6 to allow portable generators to power these wells during extended power outages. Maintenance for the City's wells will be required on an ongoing basis. The city should plan to inspect and rehabilitate each well every ten years and replace each well pump every ten years for budgeting purposes. Water Treatment Hopkins is servedbythe Elmo ParkWater Treatment Plant. The plant is effectively treating the raw water supply for iron and manganese contaminants in addition to providing disinfection and fluoride for dental care. Improvements are recommended for the Elmo Park plant including an emergency generator to operate the plant during extended power outages. The existing treatment plant has a capacity of 3,600 gpm or 5.25 MGD. The reliable treatment capacity is 1,800 gpm (2.62 MGD) when one of the filter cells is removed from service. Therefore, the City relies on the City ofMinnetonka to provide sufficient volumes of water during filter maintenance and during maximum day demands. The City should continue purchasing water from interconnecting communities and implement sprinkling bans during maximum day demands until additional treatment capacity is available. The Elmo Park Water Treatment Plant has the potential to be expanded in the future to increase the reliable capacity of the plant. These improvements would increase the reliable capacity to 5.25 MGD. The City's reliable treated water capacity would increase to 7.12 MGB with use of Well No. 1. This capacity would be sufficient to meet the projected maximum day demand in 2030. A water treatment plant evaluation study is recommended for the Elmo Park plant in 2016 to assess the condition of the plant and provide recommendations for expanding the plant. The expansion of the Elmo Park plant is recommended in 2017. Water Storage The City currently has 1,000,000 gallons stored in elevated tanks and 2,200,000 gallons stored in ground water tanks. SEH conducted a storage analysis to determine the adequacy of the existing ground and storage capacities for the present and estimated future conditions. Based on the analysis, the City's total storage capacity is adequate if water can be pumped at all times from ground storage. The installation of emergency generators at the Elmo Park Water Treatment Plant and the Moline pump house building are recommended to provide this capability. The Moline tank was last recoated in 1999. The condition of the coating system appears adequate with no visible signs ofpeeling or rust spots. A properly applied coating system should last approximately 15 years. Therefore, the City should plan to recoat the Moline tank in 2014. The coating system on the Blake tank was last recoated in 2001. The condition of the coating system also appears adequate with no visible signs of peeling or rust spots. The City should plan to recoat the Blake tank in 2016. Water Distribution With new residential and commercial developments in the downtown area, opportunities exist to extend a 12 -inch trunk water main through the center of town to increase fire flows and provide greater redundancy in newly redeveloped areas. Currently, the City has an existing 12 -inch stub extended north to the intersection of 10th Avenue South and Mainstreet. This 12- CTTAPT1:R 7 - W ATER REsotR M:'\\AGlrN FNT Pi AN 11opktn page 7 -17 page 7 -28 CflAPTER 7 - W.ari -k RESOt zri�s MAy arir.y1rN'T PLAN inch main should be extended north to an eventual connection with Highway 7. The City has many hydrants that are very old and should be replaced to provide reliable fire protection. The City should plan to replace approximately 600 of these hydrants in the next ten years (60 hydrants per year). Water Redundancy Analysis To improve the City's emergency water supply, interconnections can be constructed with several neighboring communities. Currently, the City of Hopkins has one interconnection with the City of Minnetonka. Interconnections are recommended with the cities of Edina and St. Louis Park. These interconnections will provide additional insurance to help the City supply adequate volumes ofwater during maximum day and emergency conditions. Water Meter Cost Analysis The City's current residential water meters are aging and getting close to the service life for the existing batteries installed inside the meters. Since a considerable amount oftime and effort would be required to change out existing batteries, the city has investigated the cost of replacing the old meters with a new system including a radio read system. The total project would include changing out approximately 4,100 meters and purchasing a mobile laptop radio read system and software. Sanitary Sewer Collection System The city of Hopkins' sanitary sewer system consists of approximately 231,000 LF of sanitary sewer pipe ranging from 4 to 33 inches in diameter. Based on analysis on segments of the system serving the proposed redevelopment in the downtown and east area there appears to be sufficient capacity for conveyance of additional future flow within the study period. Velocities in the majority ofthe segments analyzed also appear to be adequate with the exception ofa sewer main located on Blake Road, north ofExcelsior Boulevard. While this segment has the capacity to carry the estimated future flow, the current and future velocities within the sewer will continue to pose problems and require a higher level ofmaintenance to keep the sewer clear. The City should investigate the feasibility of reconstruction of this sewer at steeper slope to increase velocities in the pipe. Some consideration should also be given to redirecting the sewer to the north for discharge into the 33 -inch trunk sewer in Lake Street. The city should initiate a city -wide CCTV televising inspection program for all sanitary sewer lines. This proactive measure would be phased to complete different areas of the City over a 5 -year period. After that the complete sewer system is televised the city would then review the need for a continued CCTV sewer inspection program. Information gathered from CCTV televising inspections is vital in determining the condition of the sewer and service connections. It is also an important tool in identifying and resolving infiltration and inflow (I /I) issues. The City has programmed the elimination of Lift Station No. 1 into the 2009 street reconstruction project. The lift station will be demolished and replaced by a gravity sewer line that will be constructed from the corner of Second Street North and 21st Avenue North (the current location of Lift Station No. 1) west to Shady Oak Road. Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations The City of Hopkins owns and operates seven sanitary sewer lift stations. Pump down tests were preformed at all lift stations, and pump cycle times were reviewed and provided to the city. A visual inspection was also performed. All of the lift stations, based on available data and information gathered from the pump down tests, appear to be operating at adequate levels pumping capacity. The pump cycle times provided by the City appear to Cif, -PT1 R 7 - WATER RESO1 R(IS MANAGEMENT EMMENT PL.\\ 11opkln8 page 7 -29 Jiiopkin page 7 -30 ClIAPrE_R 7 - WATkiz Rr..sul.RCE5 MAv.. : MAT PI Ay be high at some stations. High cycling results in more pump starts and subsequently higher operation costs. The lift stations with high number of cycle ( "pump on" less than 3- minute intervals) should be investigated to verify if floats or other level sensors should be adjusted. The City should continue routine maintenance ofthe lift stations including bi- annual inspections and cleaning, which includes: wet -well cleaning, pump impellor, bearing and seal inspection, and float resets if necessary. Check valves and isolation valves should also be inspected. A prioritized lift station rehabilitation program should also be implemented. The rehabilitation program would provide the City a means of strategically managing their sewer in a cost effective and efficient manner. The program allows for an operation and maintenance approach in a proactive rather than a reactive manner. Over the study period the recommended individual lift station rehabilitation items were divided into short (0 -5 years), medium (5 -10 years), and long -term (over 10 years). For pump replacement purposes a pump service life of 15 years was used. In the short term, Lift Station Nos. 2, 3 and 4 should have pumps replaced due to length ofservice life. In addition, Lift Station No. 4 should be additionally rehabilitated including the following: grouting and sealing the wet well, and installation of a new hatch and concrete cover. With these substantial improvements it is also recommended that a separate valve vault be constructed. Medium range recommendations include pump replacement at Lift Station Nos. 5 and 6. Long range items include pump replacement at Lift Station No. 7. City of Hopkins Program A set ofoverall goals provide a framework for solid waste initaiatives in Hopkins. Pertaining to solid waste, the City of Hopkins seeks to: Goals Continue to provide residential refuse collection necessary to ensure public health and safety. Continue to encourage residents to reduce their solid waste generation. Continue to provide recycling services to all single family, duplex and triplex household units and enforce mandatory ordinance. Maximize efficiency with regard to refuse and recycling collections. Support alternatives to disposal which emphasize the reuse ofmaterials whenever possible. Keep the community dean. Provide adequate, reliable and effective waste disposal and recycling at reasonable cost to residents. • Continue to advocate waste reduction activities and the use ofrecycled products within the City offices. The City of Hopkins provides refuse collection services using City personnel and automated equipment. These services are provided to all residential properties to include single family, duplex and triplex household units. Refuse service consists of weekly collection of household trash, bulk items, yard waste and brush. Solid waste collected by the City is taken to the Hennepin CilA t - SOLID \VASTF PLAN Ilopkin8 page 8 -1 CI A PTER 8 - Sour) \Vasil PLAN llopkim page 8_2 County Transfer Station in Brooklyn Park. It is then delivered to HERC where it is incinerated and used to produce energy. Single Stream Recycling collection is offered bi- weekly through a separate contract. Materials collected for recycling include; newspaper, miscellaneous paper, 4 C's and cardboard, metal cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastic bottles. Recyclable material collected is marketed by the contracted hauler. Revenue sharing options exist when market prices exceed $40 for newsprint and $800 for aluminum simultaneously. Multi - family housing and commercial properties must contract for the disposal of their solid waste and recycling. To encourage waste reduction the City implemented a mandatory recycling ordinance in 1990. This ordinance mandates the separate collection of solid waste and recyclables generated by both residential and commercial properties. To assist residents and businesses with recycling the City operates a recycling drop -off center jointly with the City of Minnetonka. Householdhazardouswasteprograms areadministeredbyHennepin County. Residents and small businesses have two year round facilities where they can dispose ofhousehold hazardous wastes and certain small business hazardous wastes. Mobile collection sites are also hosted twice per year in nearby communities. Refuse generation rates started to decline in 1989 after the City implemented the curbside recycling program and continued to declineuntil 1996atwhichtimewebeganseeingfluctuatingincreases each year. In 2002 Single Stream Recycling was implemented to increase Hopkins recycling rate and continue the decrease in refuse material collected. Hopkins has been collecting yard waste and brush separate from regular refuse since the 1970's. Material collected through the City's yard waste and brush programs are composted or chipped for use by residents of Hopkins and nearby communities. The City's solid waste collection system encourages residents to reduce waste through our mandatory recycling ordinance, volume based pricing structure, and added fees for extra refuse and bulk. Additionally the City regularly provides promotional materials and activities to educate residents on waste reduction, reuse, recycling and purchasing recycled products. Our current in -house purchasing policy advocates the purchase of products made with recycled content. Table 8.1 shows the City of Hopkins solid waste tonnage collected from our residential refuse customers for the past five years. The City of Hopkins collects refuse from 2945 households and recycling from 2990 households. Crr • i TI:R 8 - Sour) WA -F PLAN fl op (1118 corn L - r c,Hcr. iv page 8 -3 C1TAPTI,R S - Soiif) Wasrf- PJ.A lopkin6 H page 8 -4 *A = Appliance Tonnage E = Electronic Tonnage * *Appliance Tonnage 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Refuse /Recycle Service Refuse Pick -up Weekly 3228 2578 2633 2626 2577 2411 Bicycle Pick Up - Bi- weekly 849 996 988 1005 986 917 Recycle Drop Off Mtka Site 184 205 186 166 227 277 Recycling Total 1033 1201 1174 1171 1213 1194 Yard Waste /Brush Services Yard Waste Pick Up 261 328 333 335 261 237 Yard Waste Drop -Off 184 205 186 166 277 277 Yard Waste Total 445 533 519 501 488 514 Brush Pick Up 210 224 175 131 138 143 Brush Drop Off 74 108 75 62 77 73 Brush Total 284 332 250 193 215 216 Bulk Services Bulk Refuse - Weekly Pick up 44 41 36 14 25 29 Bulk Refuse - Drop Off - Spring/ Fall 210 ` 201 196 119 179 134 Bulk Refuse Ttoal 254 242 232 133 204 163 Bulk Recycle - Weekly Pick Up ** 17 12 8 10 10 9 Bulk Recycle - Drop -Off * A 19 E9 A 29 E 17 A 25 E 17 A 18 E 11 A 19 E9 A 16 E 12 Bulk Recycle Total 45 58 50 39 38 37 C1TAPTI,R S - Soiif) Wasrf- PJ.A lopkin6 H page 8 -4 *A = Appliance Tonnage E = Electronic Tonnage * *Appliance Tonnage