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METRO

Gold Line BRTOD Plans

Helmo Station Draft BRTOD Plan

Neighborhood Meeting March 26, 2018

Gold Line Project Process and Timeline Project Development and Station Area Planning (2018-2019)

Engineering (2020-2021)

Construction (20212023)

Operations (2024)

Project Development Activities (2018-2019)

• Refine design (project elements you will be able to see) • Environmental Clearance • Stakeholder and Community Engagement • Technical, Policy, and Community and Business Advisory Committees • Public meetings, social media, etc.

• Coordinate with cities on planning around stations

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Agenda 1. PRESENTATION  Meetings and Process Summary  Draft BRTOD Plan Elements 2. DISCUSSION  Your Response to Draft BRTOD Plan 3. NEXT STEPS

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BRTOD Project Objectives: 1. Establish a multi-modal corridor (walking, biking, transit & auto) 2. Increase potential ridership (transit access & new development) 3. Enable station areas to achieve their development potential (capture latent market demand & improve quality of life) 4. Identify infrastructure investments and policy changes (ensure funding priorities and policies encourage development)

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Community’s Station Area Objectives        

Maintain and enhance open space and trails Preserve existing neighborhoods and quality of life Reduce parking impacts to residents Manage traffic and congestion Create a safe station environment Ensure safe walking and biking Promote compatible development Minimize vehicle noise and pollution impacts 5

Preliminary Location

Park and Ride

Alternative Location

Station Platform

Moratorium Boundary

Station Platform

Park and Ride

Helmo BRT Station Location—Maximize Development Opportunity

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4th Street NW

MF

E

E

(Professional Office)

(Professional Office)

(High Density)

MF (High Density)

MF (High Density)

MF (High Density) Station Plaza

(High Density)

R

E

Park

MF

(StreetOriented)

(Office Campus)

MF (High Density)

MF (Medium Density)

Park & Ride

MF (High Density)

MF (High Density)

Helmo Station BRTOD Concept

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Neighborhood Input (October 2017)

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Summary of Neighborhood Feedback  Park & ride/station further south of 4th Street is an improvement  Higher density toward freeway and gradual shift to lower density near 4th Street  Place employment near freeway and housing along 4th Street  Love the ‘main street’ and central park  Consider wider trails and separation of walkers and bikers  Concerns about safety and security along trails  Concerns about traffic increase especially at Helmo & 4th St 9

BRTOD Concept Refinements

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Helmo Station BRTOD Concept

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Refinement (Jan/Feb, 2018)

Proposed (Oct, 2017)

Land Use

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Replace Multi-Family with Open Space

Refinement (February 2018)

Land Use

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Require a 30’ building setback for greenway corridor landscaping 30’ Setback

30’ Setback

30’ Setback

Required 2-Story buildings fronting 4th Street.

3-Story buildings permitted with Council approval

Refinement (February 2018)

Land Use

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Medium Density Multi-Family Replaces High Density and Some Office Uses

Refinement (February 2018)

Land Use

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New ‘Flex’ Parcels Allow Multi-Family or Employment uses

Refinement (February 2018)

Land Use

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Expand parcel size with design standards to foster pedestrianoriented development

Refinement (February 2018)

Land Use

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Walk/Bike Trail (Helmo Avenue and 4th Street)

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Primary Station Access Route (Hudson Boulevard)

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Neighborhood Access Route (Street Grid)

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Evaluation Criteria BRTOD Project Objectives

 Establish a multi-modal corridor  Increase potential ridership  Achieve station area development potential  Identify infrastructure investments & policy changes

Community Objectives

 Maintain and enhance open space/trails  Preserve existing neighborhoods/quality of life  Reduce parking impacts to residents  Manage traffic and congestion  Create a safe station environment  Ensure safe walking and biking  Promote compatible development  Minimize vehicle noise and pollution impacts

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Evaluation Criteria

Good

Fair

Poor

BRTOD Concept

BRTOD Project Objectives

 Establish a multi-modal corridor  Increase potential ridership  Achieve station area development potential  Identify infrastructure investments & policy changes

TBD

Community Objectives

 Maintain and enhance open space/trails  Preserve existing neighborhoods/quality of life  Reduce parking impacts to residents  Manage traffic and congestion  Create a safe station environment  Ensure safe walking and biking  Promote compatible development  Minimize vehicle noise and pollution impacts

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Draft BRTOD Plan

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Helmo Station BRTOD Plan (Draft)

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Introduction

Vision Development Plan

Circulation Plan

Infrastructure Plan

Implementation Plan

Helmo Station BRTOD Plan (Draft)

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Vision

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Vision—Station Hub

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Neighborhood ‘Main Street’ (18-Hour Activity)

Station Hub

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Vision—Bus/Walk/Bike

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Multi-use Trail 12’ Minimum

Walking and Biking Trail

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Vision—Open Space Corridor

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Provides recreation amenity for adjacent multifamily uses

Neighborhood Central Park Example

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Photo Credit: City of Oakdale

Photo Credit :Wedding Wire

Powerline Park

New trails

Oak Marsh Golf Course

Photo Credit: City of Oakdale

Existing Parks, Open Space, and Trails

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Vision—Mixed-use Neighborhood

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Street-oriented with landscaped setback

Multi-Family Residential—High Density Residential Example

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Townhomes and Condominiums in proximity to amenities

Multi-Family Residential—Medium Density Example

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Vision—Street Grid

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Local street encourages walking and biking

Street Grid Example—Residential Adjacent Uses

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Introduction

Vision Development Plan

Circulation Plan

Infrastructure Plan

Implementation Plan

Helmo Station BRTOD Plan (Draft)

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Development Plan

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Open Space

Station Plaza

Park

Ponds/Park— 90,087 sf / 2.25acres Neighborhood Park— 84,000 sf / 2 acres Natural Area— 455,000 sf / 10.5 acres Station Plaza— 26,000 sf/ ½ acre

Land Use Framework

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Neighborhood Park

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Neighborhood Park

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Station Plaza

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Paved multi-purpose space

High Density Residential

High Density Residential

Station Plaza

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Market Analysis  Strong demand for housing up to 1,100 units  Medical office is part of a broader development trend across the Twin Cities and neighboring Woodbury and Lake Helmo – up to 75,000 square feet  Retail is limited to the station area and future drive-by traffic from the Helmo/Bielenberg Bridge – up to 30,000 square feet  Traditional office development is the weakest in the twin Cities and will not likely exceed 45,000 square feet 47

Multi-family Medium Density (Townhomes/Condos)

Multi-family Medium Density (Optional)

Development Target: Multi-family (Medium)— 70 units Multi-family (Optional)— 50 units Total: 120 units

Land Use Framework

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Multi-family High Density (Apartments)

Multi-family High Density (Optional)

Development Target: Multi-family (High)— 725 units Multi-family (Optional)— 110 units Total: 835 units

Land Use Framework

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Market Analysis  Strong demand for housing up to 1,100 units  Medical office development is trending across the Twin Cities and neighboring Woodbury and Lake Elmo – up to 75,000 square feet  Retail is limited to the station area and future drive-by traffic from the Helmo/Bielenberg Bridge – up to 30,000 square feet  Traditional office development is the weakest in the twin Cities and will not likely exceed 45,000 square feet 50

Professional Office

Development Target: Professional Office—

125,000 sf

Land Use Framework

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Market Analysis  Strong demand for housing up to 1,100 units  Medical office development is trending across the Twin Cities and neighboring Woodbury and Lake Elmo – up to 75,000 square feet  Traditional office development is the weakest in the region and will not likely exceed 45,000 square feet  Retail is limited to the station area and future drive-by traffic from the Helmo/Bielenberg Bridge – up to 30,000 square feet 52

Flex Office/Lt. Manufacturing, Research and Development)

Development Target: Flex Office—

194,000 sf

Land Use Framework

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Market Analysis  Strong demand for housing up to 1,100 units  Medical office development is trending across the Twin Cities and neighboring Woodbury and Lake Elmo – up to 75,000 square feet  Traditional office development is the weakest in the region and will not likely exceed 45,000 square feet  Retail is limited to the station area and future drive-by traffic from the Helmo/Bielenberg Bridge – up to 30,000 square feet 54

Retail and Commercial Storefronts

Development Target: Retail/Commercial— 30,000 sf

Land Use Framework

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Park and Ride w/ Potential Public Parking

Park and Ride— Public Parking—

100 spaces To be determined

Land Use Framework

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Introduction

Vision Development Plan

Circulation Plan

Infrastructure Plan

Implementation Plan

Helmo Station BRTOD Plan (Draft)

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BRT in mixed-traffic over existing I-694 bridge

Exclusive BRT guideway (busses only)

Circulation Framework

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Neighborhood Access Route (Walk/Bike/Auto)

Primary Station Access (Walk/Bike/Auto)

Multi-modal Corridor (Walk/Bike Trail)

Circulation Framework

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Neighborhood Access Route (Walk/Bike/Auto)

Primary Station Access (Walk/Bike/Auto)

Multi-modal Corridor (Walk/Bike Trail)

Circulation Framework

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Multi-modal Corridor (Walk/Bike Trail)

Circulation Framework

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Circulation Framework

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Before

After

Multi-modal Corridor—Helmo Avenue N. Looking North

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Curbside Parking

Multi-use Trail

Wide Sidewalks, Lighting and Landscaping

12’ Multi-use Trail

6’

Boulevard

11’-6” Southbound Travel Lane

11’- 6” 11’ Northbound Median/ Travel Lane Turn Lane 42’ curb to curb (Existing)

8’ Parking Lane

6’

Landscape/ Furniture

12’ Sidewalk

78’ right-of-way

Helmo Avenue Looking North (Proposed)

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Circulation Framework

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Before

After

Multi-modal Corridor— 4th Street N. Looking North

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3-Lane Roadway

BRT Guideway (busses only)

4’

Boulevard

12’ Multi-use Trail

13’ Eastbound Travel Lane

12’ Turn Lane

13’ Westbound Travel Lane

6’ Boulevard

12’ Multi-use Trail

38’ curb to curb (Proposed)

4th

Street Looking North (Proposed)

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Primary Station Access (Walk/Bike/Auto)

Circulation Framework

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Primary Station Access

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Curbside Parking

Two-Lane Roadway

Sidewalks, Lighting and Street Trees

Multi-use Trail

8’ 4’ Sidewalk Landscape/ Furniture

7’ Parking Lane

11’ 11’ Eastbound Westbound Travel Lane Travel Lane 36’ curb to curb

7’ Parking Lane

2’

Door Zone

10’ Multi-use Trail

8’ Landscape/ Sidewalk 4’

Furniture

72’ right-of-way

Hudson Boulevard Looking West (Proposed)

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Primary Station Access

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Before

After

Boulevard

Primary Station Access—Hudson Boulevard Looking West

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Boulevard

Hudson Boulevard Looking North (Proposed)

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Neighborhood Access Route (Walk/Bike/Auto)

Circulation Framework

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Neighborhood Access Route

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Before

After

Neighborhood Access Route—3rd Street Looking West (Proposed)

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Reduce wide travel lanes

Relocate/replace curb and add curbside parking (north side) Add multi-use trail and pedestrian lighting

5’ 7-6” Existing Existing Walk Boulevard

8’ 11’-6” 11’-6” Parking Westbound Eastbound Travel Lane Travel Lane Reduce 35’ curb to curb (Existing) to 31’

6’-6”

Boulevard

10’ Bikeway

60’ right-of-way

3rd Street Looking West (Proposed)

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New Streets

Neighborhood Access Route

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Two-Lane Roadway

Curbside Parking

Sidewalks, Lighting and Street Trees

6’ 6’ Sidewalk Boulevard

8’ Parking Lane

10’ Travel Lane

10’ Travel Lane 36’ curb to curb

8’ Parking Lane

6’

6’ Boulevard Sidewalk

60’ right-of-way

Neighborhood Access Route—New Streets

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Accessways

Circulation Framework

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Building Entries and Windows

Accessways

Shared Access (Walk/Bike/Car)

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Traffic Speed

4th Street N.

3rd Street N.

Traffic Control

I-94

Existing Traffic Conditions

Ideal Ave. N

Moratorium Boundary

Traffic Analysis The analysis evaluated existing conditions and horizon years 2028 and 2040.

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3 Signals and added turn lanes

Stop Sign

4th Street N. Moratorium Boundary

Ideal Ave. N

New Streets

Realigned Hudson Boulevard

New Streets

New Streets

New Streets

3rd Street N.

New Streets

New Bridge I-94

Future Traffic Conditions (2028)

Traffic Analysis The analysis evaluated existing conditions and horizon years 2028 and 2040 and recommends the following:  Signal and turn lanes at Helmo Avenue and 4th Street.

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4th Street N.

Existing roadway curb and shoulder

Traffic Analysis – Helmo Ave and 4th St Looking North (Existing)

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Add one lane

Existing Curb

Existing Curb

Widen Roadway

4th Street N.

Existing Shoulder

Existing Shoulder

Add two lanes Add two lanes

Traffic Analysis – Helmo Ave and 4th St (Proposed)

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4-lane road increases walk/bike crossing distance and safety concerns for bicycles with dedicated right-turns

MULTI_USE TRAIL Existing Curb

Widen Roadway

Existing Shoulder

Existing Curb

4th Street N. Existing Shoulder

Traffic Analysis – Helmo Ave and 4th St (Proposed)

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Existing Curb

MULTI_USE TRAIL Existing Curb

4th Street N. Existing Shoulder

Recommend no dedicated right- turn lane

Traffic Analysis— Helmo Ave and 4th St Recommendation

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Traffic Analysis The analysis evaluated existing conditions and horizon years 2028 and 2040 and recommends the following:  Signal and turn lanes at Helmo Avenue and 4th Street.  Signal and turn lanes at the realigned Hudson Boulevard and Helmo Avenue

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4-lane roadway discourages transit access and impacts pedestrian friendly retail environment

Additional dedicated right turn lanes eliminate on-street parking necessary to support retail

Traffic Analysis—Helmo Avenue and Husdon Boulevard (Proposed)

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Recommend 3-lane roadway with curbside parking

Recommend 3-Lane roadway with curbside parking

Traffic Analysis—Helmo Avenue and Hudson Boulevard (Recommendation) 92

Introduction

Vision Development Plan

Circulation Plan

Infrastructure Plan

Implementation Plan

Helmo Station BRTOD Plan (Draft)

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Open Space

Open Space Office/Limited Business

Park

Business Campus

Mixed-Use

Proposed Land Use

Current Land Use  Traditional Prof. Office and Dining  Office with Warehouse and Lt. Manuf.  Open Space

Mixed-Use

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Traditional Prof. Office and Dining Office with Warehouse and Lt. Manuf.

Open Space Multi-family Housing New Park Limited retail and commercial

Regulatory Amendments—Comprehensive Plan

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Open Space

Open Space

Mixed-Use

Park

Mixed-Use

Park

Mixed-Use

Mixed-Use

Amended Comprehensive Plan

New PUD Ordinance based on BRTOD Plan    

Permitted mix of uses Building, parking and site requirements Maintenance & development standards Parks, trails and roadway standards

Regulatory Amendments—Planned Unit Development (PUD)

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PUD Standards Within ¼ mile of the Helmo Station, essential design standards ensure a safe and inviting station environment with activity and ‘eyes on the station and support the use and function of the neighborhood park and open spaces.

Design standards:  regulate the pedestrian realm,  create a sense of enclosure with buildings engaging the streets and public spaces  foster an active environment and promote safety

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Required Ground-Floor Uses

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Retail: the sale of goods, dining and entertainment uses

Commercial: the sale of services

Retail and Commercial Storefronts

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Ground-Floor Build to Lines

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Build to property line

Zero-setback

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Ground-Floor Build to Lines

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Setback provides separation with landscaping, stoops and porches facing the street

Property line

10’ Maximum Building Setback

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Ground-Floor Build to Lines

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30-foot greenway corridor landscape setback between the curb and buildings

4th

Street Frontage –30’ Landscape Setback

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Active Edges

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Large transparent windows and doors facing the street

70% Ground-floor Transparency

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Large transparent windows and doors facing the street

70% Ground-floor Transparency

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Active Edges

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Front doors and windows oriented to parks and open space

Buildings oriented to parks and open spaces

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Required 2-Story buildings fronting 4th Street.

(3-Story buildings permitted with Council approval)

Maximum three floors

Maximum six floors

Building Heights

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Your Response to (Draft) BRTOD Plan

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LAND USE

Response Sheet

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CIRCULATION

Response Sheet

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Next Steps

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BRTOD Plans Schedule Helmo Station Process Phase 1-

Issues/Concerns Identification

August (2017)

Phase 2-

Preliminary Station Area BRTOD Land Use & Circulation Concepts

October (2017)

Phase 3-

Preferred Station Area BRTOD Land Use & Circulation Elements

January (2018)

Phase 4-

Review Draft BRTOD/Small Area Plan

March (2018)

Approve BRTOD Plan/Comprehensive Plan New Planned Unit Development

April (2018) May (2018)

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If you need more time, please return response sheet to: City project manager Bob Streetar City Hall, 1584 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128 Scan and email to Bob.streetar@ci.oakdale.mn.us

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Complete this form online at www.TheGatewayCorridor.com/station-development/ 116

For Project Information: www.TheGatewayCorridor.com www.ci.oakdale.mn.us/459/Gateway-Corridor-Gold-Line-BRT

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METRO

Gold Line BRTOD Plans

Helmo Station Draft BRTOD Plan

Neighborhood Meeting March 26, 2018 118