04-09-2018 Council Work Session Packet

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The Navarre Community Initiative had developed a community event as late at 2016 which was well received. Any community event will require continued leadership from those within the community, most likely in the form of volunteer residents and area stakeholders. Community partners should consider the formation of a 501(c)3 organization should be explored for the purpose of managing an annual festival. Partnerships with the City of Orono, Hennepin County, and Three Rivers Park District could be beneficial in carrying on a successful ongoing festival. With a 501(c)3 organization, the public or agencies may donate resources or in-kind services to assist in the cost of any event, such as police or public works assistance. Existing Single -Family Housing In highly desirable areas, including the Navarre community, existing single-family homes are more frequently torn down to reconstruct newer single-family homes. In some cases, this is beneficial, as blighted properties are removed and larger homes bring in increased property value and young families. In other cases, there may be issues, such as new development being inconsistent with the existing neighborhood character and disruption during the construction. Navarre has already experienced some signs of this development pressure. As such, outreach was done regarding this topic as part of the small area plan process. Generally, people responded that their concern surrounding the tear down and rebuild of single family homes in the area is low to moderate. The top two issues identified for which there is a moderate level of concern include preservation of existing neighborhood character and the height of new development. The City should review development standards applicable to single family homes in Navarre and make sure that adequate controls are in place to ensure that new development is compatible with the existing character and scale of the neighborhood, while still encouraging redevelopment of blighted properties to occur. A proactive approach to code enforcement and property maintenance should also be taken to address properties that are deteriorating and detracting from the neighborhood. t �N Implementation Q1*1 Interaction with Lake Minnetonka • As part of any redevelopment proposals involving parcels on the south side of Shoreline Drive between Carman Street and Kelly Avenue, work with developers to identify opportunity areas that allow for viewing, sitting, and walking near the lakeshore. Fishing or boating connections to Lake Minnetonka are not anticipated. Future Development • Consider allowing increased building heights and residential density in areas along Shoreline Drive and Shadywood Road (where appropriate) to increase pedestrian traffic and encourage additional retail development. • Consider incorporating incentives into the zoning ordinance that allow for higher density in exchange for enhanced architectural features, underground parking, public amenities, plazas, open spaces, and recreation areas. • Adopt architectural and design regulations where appropriate to require pedestrian scale design. Consider regulations for maximum building setbacks, minimum window coverage, location of parking facilities, architectural materials, fagade articulation, and entryways. • Review all permitted and conditional commercial uses within zoning districts along Shoreline Drive and Shadywood Road to ensure that the types of desired businesses are allowed in Navarre. Types of allowable uses should focus on small scale neighborhood goods and services and avoid those that do not have a large customer draw. • Consider reduced parking requirements for businesses that provide bicycle parking. Page 10