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
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(Professional Office)
(Professional Office)
(High Density)
MF (High Density)
MF (High Density)
MF (High Density) Station Plaza
(High Density)
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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
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