METRO
Gold Line BRTOD Plans
Helmo Station Draft BRTOD Plan City Council Work Session March 27, 2018
Agenda 1. PRESENTATION BRTOD Concept Refinement 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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BRTOD Concept Refinements
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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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Helmo Station BRTOD Concept
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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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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 35
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 38
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 40
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 42
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
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
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) 79
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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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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METRO
Gold Line BRTOD Plans
Helmo Station Draft BRTOD Plan City Council Work Session March 27, 2018
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Realigned Hudson Boulevard
New Street
New Bridge 102
Retail Storefront Retail Storefront
Realigned Hudson Boulevard
Retail Storefront Retail Storefront
New Street
New Bridge 103