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11-18-14 Planning Comm Mtg AgendaCITY OF SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2014 CALL TO ORDER AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL / (LIAISON) SCHEDULE DAVIS (Feb' 15) GENG (Nov) LABADIE (Dec) MADDY (Jan' I5) MUEHLBERG (TBD) APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 21 October 2014 STUDY SESSION 1. MINNETONKA COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTY 2. DISCUSS GREENSTEP CITIES PROGRAM 3. DISCUSS REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RECYCLING 4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR 5. OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS 6. DRAFT NEXT MEETING AGENDA 7. REPORTS Liaison to Council SLUC Other 8. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Geng called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:00 P.M. Present: Chair Geng; Commissioners Davis, Labadie, Maddy and Muehlberg; Planning Director Nielsen; Engineer Hornby; and, Council Liaison Siakel Absent: None Chair Geng noted that prior to this meeting the Planning Commission assembled at approximately 5:35 P.M. and traveled to the Nyest end of the proposed SmithtoN -,n Road east sideNvalk. They proceeded to look at various areas along the sidevyalk route. Engineer Hornby gave a briefing on some of the Engineering aspects and challenges for the sidevyalk project. He then noted the Commission Neill talk about the SmithtoN -,n Road East Sidevyalk Extension Feasibility Report under Item 3 on the agenda. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Davis moved, Maddy seconded, approving the agenda for October 21, 2014, as presented. Motion passed 510. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 2, 2014 Davis moved, Maddy seconded, approving the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 2, 2014, as presented. Motion passed 510. MINOR SUBDIVISION Applicant: Mike Seifert Location: 6085 Lake Linden Drive Chair Geng explained the Planning Commission is comprised of residents of the City of Shorevyood N-,-ho are serving as volunteers on the Commission. The Commissioners are appointed by the City Council. The Commission's role is to help the City Council in determining zoning and planning issues by developing a factual record. An-,- recommendation the Commission makes to the Citv Council is advisor`* only. He noted that if the Commission makes a recommendation this evening, this item Nyill go before the City Council on October 27, 2014. Director Nielsen noted that in 2008 Mike Seifert applied for a minor subdivision. Council considered the request and approved it during its September 22, 2008, meeting. He stated the meeting packet contains a copy of his staff report dated September 10, 2008, that the then Planning Commission discussed during its September 16, 2008, meeting. CITY OF SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING October 21, 2014 Page 2of6 Nielsen explained the subject property is located at 6085 Lake Linden Drive. Mr. Seifert again proposes subdividing the lot north and south into two building sites. The property is zoned R -1C, Single Family Residential and it contains 63,210 square feet of area. Mr. Seifert proposes to have a shared driveway off of the southerly street. In addition to the conditions of approval listed in the staff report the 2008 minor subdivision was also approved subject to the shared drivewa -,T being a minimum of 12 feet Nvide N ith the common portion of the drivewa -,T no less than 16 feet Nvide if a sprinkler system is installed in the house or 20 feet Nvide if not and to the applicant submitting an easement and maintenance agreement for the proposed shared driveway. He stated the proposed subdivision is consistent Nvith the City's Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan. Nielsen noted Mr. Seifert Nvas present. Commissioner Maddy asked if the sewer access charge in 2014 is the same as it Nvas in 2008 ($1,200). Director Nielsen noted it is still $1,200. Davis moved, Labadie seconded, recommending approval of a minor subdivision for Mike Seifert, 6058 Lake Linden Drive, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report dated September 10, 2008, to the shared driveway being a minimum of 12 feet wide with the common portion of the driveway no less than 16 feet wide if a sprinkler system is installed in the house or 20 feet wide if it is not, and to the applicant submitting an easement and maintenance agreement for the proposed shared driveway. Motion passed 510. 2. MINOR SUBDIVISION /COMBINATION (Lot Line Rearrangement) Applicant: Michael Johander Location: 27630 and 27660 Virginia Cove Director Nielsen explained the Robert Johander family oN -,ns the properties located at 27630 and 27660 Virginia Cove. Michael Johander, the trustee, proposes to straighten the lot line between the two properties out as shoN -,n on the certificate of survey. The lot line Nvould then run straight north so that one lot does not N -,-rap around the other. The subject properties are located in the R -IA/S, Single - Family Residential/Shoreland zoning district. The lots currently meet or exceed the lots size requirements of the Zoning Code for that District and they Nvill continue to meet or exceed the requirements after the completion of the subdivision/combination. The existing drainage and utility easements along the current common lot line must be vacated. A public hearing for the easement vacation is scheduled for the October 27, 2014, City Council meeting. Replacement easements Neill be recorded N ith the division/combination. Nielsen noted Mr. Johander is present. Michael Johander, the trustee, explained the reason the two lots are configured the N-,-a-,- they are is there used to be a dump site along the north strip of the development. The developer cleaned that up in Lot 9 (the Nvesterly lot). The then developer did not Nvant to disclose there had also been a dump site immediately north of Lot 8 (the easterly lot). The Johander Family has decided it is less of an issue to disclose there had been dump material that has already been cleaned up. They think that having the oN -,ner of Lot 8 control the view Nvill be a more marketable approach than the original developer's concern about having to disclose there had been dump materials on Lot 8. The proposed reconfiguration of the lots Nvill be the N-,-a-,- it should have been done in the first place. CITY OF SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING October 21, 2014 Page 3of6 Director Nielsen stated that from a planning perspective what is being proposed is a much better design than the current design Nvith a gerrymandered lot line. In response to a question from Commissioner Maddy, Mr. Johander stated the area to the north is Nvetland and not a lake. Director Nielsen noted that the crosshatched area on Exhibit B shoNving the current lot configuration is Nvetland buffer. Davis moved, Muehlberg seconded, recommending approval of the subdivision /combination for Michael Johander for the properties located at 27630 and 27660 Virginia Cove as well as the drainage and utility easement vacations in exchange for new easements subject to the applicant's attorney preparing an up -to -date title opinion for the property. Motion passed 510. 3. SMITHTOWN ROAD (EAST) TRAIL PROJECT — FEASIBILITY REPORT — RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL Commissioner Davis stated she Nvould like to know how the City is going to pay for the SmithtoN -,n Road East SideNvalk Extension Project. Director Nielsen explained Council is looking into several options. Nielsen noted that to date trail projects have been funded Nvith funds from the sale of the City's liquor operations, Minnesota State Aid (MSA) funds and funds from the General Fund. He stated it is his understanding that the City has pretty much used its MSA funding. Engineer Hornby explained the funds in the City's MSA fund have been accounted for by other projects; primarily the SmithtoN -,n Road West SideNvalk Project. Nielsen stated Council is going to consider bonding and possibly borroNving money from one of the other funds. Nielsen noted that based on a comment from a resident some people are going to closely Nvatch Nvhere the funding Nvill come from. He stated Council needs to decide Nvhere the money Nvill come from. Chair Geng asked if MSA funds are replenished from time to time. Director Nielsen stated the City is allocated money annually so its allotment can build up. Nielsen explained the City can borrow against future MSA money. That is Nvhat the Citv did for the reconstruction of the Countv Road 19 and SmithtoN -,n Road intersection. Engineer Hornby explained the City can look at a State Aid advance Nvhich is three years or it can consider a State Aid bond. Hornby noted that when municipalities consider an advance it is on a first -come first- served basis. The City could only get an advance if there is money in the account. He stated in the years when there Nvas a lot of development going on the State's account Nvas drained. Nielsen stated he thought all members of Council Neill be at the open house to answer those types of questions. Geng then asked when the funding decision is going to be made. Nielsen responded it Nvill be on Council's October 27 meeting agenda. Director Nielsen noted the public open house for this project and the Galpin Lake Road trail segment Nvill be on October 30. He Neill let the Planning Commission know the time. Commissioner Labadie stated she thought she heard the time period for the easement acquisition is approximately six months. She asked if that is correct. Director Nielsen stated the City makes strong attempt to buy the necessary easements from property ovners. If the City has to go through condemnation there is Nvhat is called a 90 -day Quick Take legal process. He noted that for the SmithtoN -,n Road West SideNvalk Project property owners Nvere willing to sell easements to the City. He stated if Council accepts this feasibility report during its October 27 meeting then staff Nvill ask Council to authorize the City Attorney to begin title Nvork on the properties along the proposed sideNvalk site. CITY OF SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING October 21, 2014 Page 4of6 Chair Geng noted that he Nyould like this project to move fonyard and stated he hopes the Planning Commission Nyill recommend Council accept the feasibility report and the project contingent on identifying a funding source. He stated he thought moving fonyard Nvith this project is in the public's best interest. It Nyould be a safe route to school for children and it Nyould be a safe route for pedestrians in general. He noted he Nyas impressed Nvith the Nvay the SmithtoN -,n Road West Sidewalk turned out and that it enhanced the look of the area. He also thought Nvhat is being proposed is the most cost effective approach. Chair Geng thanked Engineer Hornby and WSB & Associates for the fine job it did on the feasibility study. He stated he lilted Hornby's explanation to the Planning Commission during the Nyalk earlier this evening. Geng moved, Davis seconded, recommending approval of the Smithtown Road East Sidewalk Extension Feasibility Study Report subject to identifying a funding source for the project. Motion passed 510. Chair Geng thanked the Planning Commissioners for coming early in order to go on a Nyalk of the proposed sideNvalk extension area. Chair Geng thanked Engineer Hornby for Nvalking the sideNvalk area Nvith the Planning Commission and coming to this meeting. He noted it Nyas helpful to have Hornby present on the Nvalk. 4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There Nyere no matters from the floor presented this evening 5. OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Davis asked if anyone has heard anything about the Summit Woods planned unit development (PUD). Commissioner Labadie stated she drove through the area about a month ago and noted that Sandra Traylor has her property on the market. Engineer Hornby noted there is a preconstruction meeting for that development on October 23. Director Nielsen noted the Development Agreement Nyas just executed. Nielsen stated he anticipates the developer Nyill begin Nvorking on the improvements in the next couple of Nyeeks. He commented he Nyould not be surprised if the developer Nyants to start construction of a house on the Shorevyood PUD vet this year. Chair Geng asked if Council has made any decision about Nvhich, if any, of the four alternatives presented by staff it Nyants to move fonyard Nvith for Summit Avenue. Engineer Hornby noted not yet. Hornby explained that the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) speed study suggested leaving it up to a driver to determine Nvhat a safe driving speed is for that roadvyay. MnDOT did not recommend a speed limit posting. The roadvmy is deficient in Nvidth and in curvature on the north end. There is a State Statute that requires a driver to use their best judgment as to what a safe speed is to travel on a roadvmy Nyhen there is not posted speed. Director Nielsen noted that the residents in that area do not necessarily Nyant the road problem fixed. Commissioner Labadie asked Nvhat is going on Nvith the corner lot near the American Legion Nvhere the old gas station Nyas. Director Nielsen stated since the short-term interest in a bicycle repair shop idea fell through there has not been much other interest in that site. Nielsen then stated there is a developer N-,-ho has expressed some interest in the SmithtoN -,n Crossing Redevelopment Area but they are Nyaiting to see CITY OF SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING October 21, 2014 Page 5of6 N-,-hat Council does regarding the proposed zoning text amendment for higher density for senior housing, noting the Planning Commission has recommended approval of it. Commissioner Davis noted the structure on the property near the Legion has been gutted. Nielsen stated he thought representatives for the American Legion are still discussing if that building should be demolished. 6. DRAFT NEXT MEETING AGENDA Director Nielsen stated for the Planning Commission's November 18, 2014, meeting there may be at a minimum a site plan review for a commercial piece of property along County Road 19 between the office building and the Garden Patch. A Shorewood resident has purchased that property and Nvants to make changes to the structure. A site plan review is required because it is commercial property. The property is zoned C -2 Service Commercial. There may be a couple of Nvork program items for discussion that evening. 7. REPORTS Liaison to Council Chair Geng noted the Planning Commission needs to assign liaisons for City Council meetings for the next five months. Council Liaisons Nvere selected as follows: October 2014 Commissioner Davis November 2014 Chair Geng December 2014 Commissioner Labadie January 2015 Commissioner Maddv February 2015 Commissioner Davis Commissioner Labadie stated she has heard that Michael Garelick is going to apply for the Planning Commission again. Commissioner Maddy reported on the September 8, 2014, City Council meeting (as detailed in the minutes of that meeting). Commissioner Davis reported on the October 13, 2014, City Council meeting (as detailed in the minutes of that meeting). SLUC Commissioner Davis asked if Planning Commissioners can attend the next Sensible Land Use Coalition (SLUC) program on October 29. It is the 5 "' Roundtables of Knowledge program and she has found them to be the best programs. She stated if more Commissioners go than just her then information from more roundtables discussions can be gathered. One person only has time to participate in three. Director Nielsen asked Commissioners to let him know by tomorrow if they Nvant to go. Other None. CITY OF SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING October 21, 2014 Page 6of6 8. ADJOURNMENT Davis moved, Maddy seconded, Adjourning the Planning Commission Meeting of October 21, 2014, at 7:42 P.M. Motion passed 510. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Christine Freeman, Recorder CI` Y' OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD • SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331 -8927 • (952) 960 -7900 FAX (952) 474 -0128 • www.ci.shorewood.w.us • cityhall@cL. horewood.mmus MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM:, Brad Nielsen DATE: 17 November 2014 RE: Minnetonka Country Club Closure FILE NO. 405(Admin) As you are undoubtedly aware, after nearly 100 years of operation, the Minnetonka Country Club is closing its doors. This presents Shorewood with some significant challenges and potential opportunities as we consider the future of what amounts to the single largest parcel of property in the city, how it is to be used in the future, and its impact on the surrounding area. Staff has been contacted by several developers, inquiring as to the Comprehensive Plan guidance and zoning for the site, but to date no applications have been received. Obviously, area residents have many questions. In response, we have established a place on the website where people can go for answers. The initial offering is basically background information on the property, including Comp Plan reference and current zoning. As information is received, we will post it on the website. A link to the Shorewood Comprehensive Plan is also provided. We also intend to create a section for frequently asked questions. Attached is the material assembled thus far. It will be the main topic of the 18 November Planning Commission meeting. This would be a very good time to pull out your copy of the Comprehensive Plan and bone up, particularly the Land Use Chapter. Cc: Debbie Siakel 4®014 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Minnetonka Country Club Property Background (see also attached exhibits) Site Location: 24575 Smithtown Road P.I.N.: 33-117-23-42-0004 Site Area: 116.9 acres (5,092,103 square feet)* Market Value: Land: $19515,000* Buildings: 8545000* Total: $2,369,000* Total Net Tax: $945091.76* Current Zoning: R- IA/Single- Family Residential (40,000 sq.ft. lot size) ** Proposed Land Use 2030: Semi Public*** Planning District 5 Area Plan Excerpt: "As can be seen on the Existing Land Use map, the Minnetonka Country Club Golf Course is classified as semi - public. Not only is it the predominant land use in District 5, it is also the largest single use of property in Shorewood. Similar to parks and natural open spaces, the golf course is considered to be a community asset. As such, every attempt should be made to encourage its continued existence. It is suggested that the City work with the owner to develop a master plan for the property upon which future land use approvals can be based. The conditional use process for the property should be streamlined so that minor improvements to the facilities can be subject to a simple site plan review. "* *Source: Hennepin County Property Information Search * * Source: Shorewood Zoning Code ***Source: Shorewood Comprehensive Plan 2009 10/30/14 Planning Process Re: Minnetonka Country Club Natural Resources: • Soils • Wetlands (City /WCA) • Tree Preservation • Topography T --A TT --. • Current Proposed Land Use • Current Zoning — R -1 A • Met Council (3 a /ac) Transportation: • Smithtown — collector • Country Club Road — collector (not built as) • Yellowstone — local • County Rd 19 /Smithtown intersection • 41/7 intersection • Trails (Smithtown and internal) • Traffic Study Community Facilities: • Water — available • Sewer — available (tap into Met Council line) • Storm/Drainage — significant issues • Parks (money or land? both ?) Public Process: • Comp Plan amendment (public hearing) • Zoning (P.U.D. ?) • Neighborhood meetings • Notice (Planning Districts 5 and 6, plus 1000" • Website L11 Lake Minnetonka Upper Lake L Mar: (MarshP + zt Porte I-T Ct } + + } } + } O } �o a r Rd La 0 500 1,000 2,000 ' I MMMM Feet Shorewood Planning Department 11/2014 CITY OF S OREWOOD Gideon Bay �rKU Duck Frog View .Orchard - ° Island Island Excelsior mQ Ct �Gir Bay Valley- Wood— Amlee Rd��O O �Valley_Woo.d_L`a �, 4La Nelsine_Dr\��c + n Rd �� m } 3 La v ] r Wild_ o J �k =J %1 a.Dr d: a _ �o Rd ( 1 � ithtown � D a� -o � SCY1 i d @ J Smithtown Cir o� 'yl In Road a Gillette Cv co T @ ithtoW n Clover �� 01 � O. 7�pz 11 I'll I J� O Q� Smithtown La U Echo E \d?� t� o n Ra O } + Ridge Point p a Mann_La + V Cir Academy Minnetonka �+ e + Ca,�` Ave Galpin Freeman Park Country Club �a��a� Sure' o Park St Lake o`N -0 o _ }+ U N , O J m U Br U oo d + + + 6 O� awe 1 � m E � L m m } y .� Rampart m a� High 000 I —Oaks pr �� cn T m� �Ct .� �G Pointe Rd �e YU qj/ �� ICI g\ood Dr �� Murray -St Oak. Lea ET D a } + + Gra sub m m n Q) �e Park Lane Pond View Dr (Lake Minnewashta) Site Location Minnetonka Country Club �=SJ I _M_ rb�r l6rem : Zr �� / Va e bod I� L d'' Freeman Park R -1 C W ve � O� RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS R -2A Single /Two - Family (20,000130,000 sq. ft.) R -1A Single- Family (40,000 sq. ft.) ❑ R -21B Single/Two- Family (15,000120,000 sq. ft.) R -1 B Single- Family (30,000 sq. ft.) ❑ R -2C Single/Two- Family (10,000/15,000 sq. ft.) R -1 C Single- Family (20,000 sq. ft.) R -3A Two - Family /Multiple (20,000130,000 sq. ft.) R -1 D Single- Family (10,000 sq. ft.) N R -313 Two - Family /Multiple (15,000120,000 sq. ft.) AR -C Residential /Commercial 0 700 1,400 Feet Shorewood Planning Department 11/2014 Minn La. U J Minnetonka Country Club R -1 A T s_ IR-C Bad �e Park int oil COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS ❑ C -1 General Commercial S Shoreland L C -2 Service Commercial GD General Development RD Recreational Development SPECIAL DISTRICTS NE Natural Environment ❑ L -R Lakeshore - Recreational ❑ PUD Planned Unit Development I likilei R -1 B O O -1A L- R-C R 4 �aJ e) 5� c 0I Existing Zoning Districts I _M_ rb�r l6rem : Zr �� / Va e bod I� L d'' Freeman Park R -1 C W ve � O� RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS R -2A Single /Two - Family (20,000130,000 sq. ft.) R -1A Single- Family (40,000 sq. ft.) ❑ R -21B Single/Two- Family (15,000120,000 sq. ft.) R -1 B Single- Family (30,000 sq. ft.) ❑ R -2C Single/Two- Family (10,000/15,000 sq. ft.) R -1 C Single- Family (20,000 sq. ft.) R -3A Two - Family /Multiple (20,000130,000 sq. ft.) R -1 D Single- Family (10,000 sq. ft.) N R -313 Two - Family /Multiple (15,000120,000 sq. ft.) AR -C Residential /Commercial 0 700 1,400 Feet Shorewood Planning Department 11/2014 Minn La. U J Minnetonka Country Club R -1 A T s_ IR-C Bad �e Park int oil COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS ❑ C -1 General Commercial S Shoreland L C -2 Service Commercial GD General Development RD Recreational Development SPECIAL DISTRICTS NE Natural Environment ❑ L -R Lakeshore - Recreational ❑ PUD Planned Unit Development I likilei R -1 B O O -1A L- R-C R 4 �aJ e) 5� c 0I Existing Zoning Districts I'M LUI Mm J r Ct N Val Va it N Isi S nn v Ie La c� w Freeman Park dfk N A 0 700 1,400 Feet Shorewood Planning Department 11/2014 Park Lane Pond View Dr L- r Minnetonka Country Club �N i?14 Nil l�l .J 4 �a nt �F l�lallu H o e 5� Proposed Land Use Plan 2030 Source: Shorewood Comprehensive Plan 2009 Minimum Density Residential Public Ou (.1 -1 units per acre) Low Density Residential Semi Public (1 -2 units per acre) Low to Medium Density Residential Commercial (2 -3 units per acre) -Medium Density Residential Designated Wetland (3 -6 units per acre) �F l�lallu H o e 5� Proposed Land Use Plan 2030 Source: Shorewood Comprehensive Plan 2009 0 W 250 Ll 500 ► 1,000 MnEnetanka Country CRub !I lw�*Ml at '?A F if I I _ll 0 125 ."`^ 5001 VIA A ¢42M 2 lk. co 41 i . k, ,oAwf "0 jml� . 'F -m-powd-O m P, to Aerial View 2 MINNESOTA GREENSTEP CITIES BEST PRACTICES, ACTION OPTIONS AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (1/11/2011) 5 Buildings & Lighting Best Practices 1. Public Buildings (1) Enter baseline information into the Minnesota 133 database and continue entering monthly energy use data from city -owned buildings. (2) Audit (or when cost - effective, recommission) all city -owned buildings in the bottom third of the B3 energy performance ranking and implement a majority of energy efficiency opportunities that have a payback under 5 years. (3) Complete energy efficiency improvements in at least one city, school or park district building (in addition to buildings addressed in action 2) via retrofit and retro - /re- commissioning, with financing at attractive interest rates under MN's PBEEEP program or related lease- purchase financing, energy performance contracting, or other cost - justified program. (4) Participate in other state or utility programs that provide rebates or co- funding for energy efficiency improvements to public buildings. (5) Document that the operation, or construction / remodeling, of at least one city -owned building (excluding park buildings) meets or qualifies for a green building standard. (6) Create an internal loan fund for making public building improvements based on an energy or green building standard. (7) Install in at least one public building at least one of the following energy efficiency measures: a. A distributed energy technology: micro - turbine, fuel cell, reciprocating engine. b. A ground- source, closed loop geothermal system where net greenhouse gases are less than those generated by the system being replaced. http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?bpid =l 2. Private Buildings (1) Create a marketing and outreach program with the local utility and /or the local Community Action Program to promote residential energy use reduction and energy efficiency. Completed? In process? Planned? Responsible person / entity? In process/Brian HeGk Brad Nielsen (2) Integrate green building information into the building permit process. Planned /Joe. P zanda ' _ (3) Develop a (or modify an existing) truth -in- housing inspection program for homes being sold, to include a blower -door test and energy -use rating. (4) Document at least one of the following green building practices, partnering with an assistance provider such as a utility, EnergySmart, MNTAP or ReTAP as appropriate: a. Building energy improvements in businesses. b. Use of Energy Star's Portfolio Manger by businesses. C. The construction of and /or operation of at least three buildings that meet or qualify for a green building standard. (5) Take action to conserve drinking water resources through at least one the following: a. Implement a robust watering ordinance. Required for Category C city Required: ONE best practice Optional BP If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. Optional Required for Category B city I Required for Category A city Required: BP #1 plus ONE other BP Required: BP #1 plus ONE other BP Required BP Required BP Required action Required action Required action Required action If a city chooses to, completing at least ONE additional action allows this best practice to be counted as implementation of two best practices . Optional Optional b. Implement a conservation rate structure. Completed /City Council C. Adopt, with modifications as necessary, a model landscaping ordinance to allow for low water -use landscaping. If implementing this BP, complete d. Create a rebate or feebate program to promote purchases of WaterSense -and at least ONE action. Energy Star -rated appliances. (6) Provide a meaningful and significant incentive to private parties (builders, homeowners, businesses, institutions) who renovate to a green building standard: a. Building permit fee discount b. Grant, rebate or tax breaks (e.g., property tax abatement) C. Expedited permit review d. Green building design assistance Planning Comm. recommended /under e. Density bonus consideration Council (7) Customize a model sustainable building renovation policy and adopt language governing commercial renovation projects that: a. Receive city financial support, and /or b. Require city regulatory approval (conditional use permit, rezoning, PUD status). (8) Arrange for on -bill financing, using either utility or property tax bills, to make home /building sustainability improvements easier and more affordable. If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. If implementing this BP, complete at least TWO actions. http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?bpid =2 3. New Green Buildings Optional Optional Optional (1) Require by ordinance that all new city -owned buildings and substantial remodels meet or qualify for a green building standard. If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. If implementing this BP, complete at least action (1) or (2) and ... (2) Work with the local school district to ensure that all new schools are built to a green building standard. n/a (3) Customize a model sustainable building policy and adopt language governing new private development projects that: ... at least ONE additional action. a. Receive city financial support, and /or b. Require city regulatory approval (conditional use permit, rezoning, PUD). (4) Provide a meaningful and significant incentive to private parties (residents, builders, developers) who build to a green building standard: a. Building permit fee discount _ b. Expedited permit review C. -- . Green building design assistance d. Grant, rebate or tax breaks (e.g., property tax abatement) e. Density bonus (5) Adopt covenant guidelines for common interest communities addressing issues such as stormwater, native vegetation, growing food, clothes lines and renewable energy. (6) Work with local financial institutions to use energy- efficient mortgages for buildings seeking a green building certification. http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?bpid =3 4. Outdoor Lighting & Signals Optional Optional Optional cmontincr thic hoer riror +iro (1) Require energy efficient, Dark -Sky compliant new or replacement outdoor lighting fixtures on city -owned buildings and facilities. Street lights - completed /Public Works (2) Require all new street lighting and traffic signals to be Dark -Sky compliant, energy efficient lighting technologies. (3) Modify any city franchise or other agreement with a utility to facilitate rapid replacement of inefficient street lighting. (4) Synchronize traffic signals so as minimize car idling at intersections yet maintain safe and In process /MNDOT publicly acceptable vehicle speeds. (7) Replace at least 50% of the city's parking lot lighting with Dark -Sky compliant, energy efficient, automatic dimming lighting technologies. (8) Replace at least one -third of the city's traffic signals with energy efficient LED lighting technologies. http: / /greenstep.oca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?bpid =4 5. Building Reuse (1) Develop and adopt an historic preservation ordinance to encourage adaptive reuse, with attention to energy and resource conservation, indoor air quality and other green building practices. (2) For cities with traditional downtown areas, implement the Minnesota Main Street model for commercial revitalization with attention to green building practices. (3) Work with a local school to either add on space, or to repurpose space into non - school uses, with attention to green building practices. (4) Create /modify a green residential remodeling assistance /financing program to assist homeowners in adding space to their existing homes while retaining historic architectural elements. If implementing this BP, complete complete at least TWO actions, complete at least TWO actions, at least ONE action. including one of actions (5) including one of actions (5) through through (8). (8). City Hall completed /Public Works Completed /MNDOT & Public Works I- Completed /Planning Comm. and City Council n/a (5) Adopt development and design standards that facilitate infill and redevelopment, such as Completed - Smithtown developing strip /large format commercial areas into more livable /walkable neighborhoods and Crsg /Planning Commission & gathering places. City Council http: / /Rreenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetaii.cfm ?bpid =5 5 Land Use Best Practices Optional Optional Optional If implementing this BP, complete If implementing this BP, complete If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. a least ONE action. a least ONE action. Required: BP #6 Required: BP #6 plus ONE other BP Required: BP #6 plus ONE other BP 6. Comp Plan Required BP (1) Adopt /have an adopted comprehensive plan that is less than ten years old (required for Completed /Planning Dept. Category A cities) OR, Category B and C cities may simply adopt a land use plan that was Required action adopted by a regional entity or the county less than ten years ago. (2) Demonstrate that regulatory ordinances comply with the comprehensive plan including Completed /Planning Dept. 1 but not limited to having the zoning ordinance explicitly reference the comprehensive plan as the foundational document for decision making. (3) Include requirements in comprehensive plans for intergovernmental coordination dealing with at least six of the following issues: a. Transportation b. Watershed impacts C. Land use d. Economic development e. Housing and foreclosures f. Police g. Fire h. Health i. Sewer and water Completed /Planning Dept Completed /Planning Dept. Completed /Planning Dept. (4) Include ecological /transportation provisions in the comprehensive plan that explicitly aim to achieve all of the following goals: a. Minimize the fragmentation and development of agricultural, forest, wildlife, and high quality open space lands in and around the quality open space lands in and around the city.Completed /Pla A city that chooses to complete action (3) or (4) may claim credit for implementing two best practices. Required BP Required action Required action A city that chooses to complete action (3) or (4) may claim credit for implementing two best practices. Required BP Required action Required action (5) Install solar powered lighting in a street, parking lot or park project. (6) Work with a utility program to relamp exterior building lighting for at least 30% of city - owned buildings with energy efficient, Dark -Sky compliant lighting. (7) Replace at least 50% of the city's parking lot lighting with Dark -Sky compliant, energy efficient, automatic dimming lighting technologies. (8) Replace at least one -third of the city's traffic signals with energy efficient LED lighting technologies. http: / /greenstep.oca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?bpid =4 5. Building Reuse (1) Develop and adopt an historic preservation ordinance to encourage adaptive reuse, with attention to energy and resource conservation, indoor air quality and other green building practices. (2) For cities with traditional downtown areas, implement the Minnesota Main Street model for commercial revitalization with attention to green building practices. (3) Work with a local school to either add on space, or to repurpose space into non - school uses, with attention to green building practices. (4) Create /modify a green residential remodeling assistance /financing program to assist homeowners in adding space to their existing homes while retaining historic architectural elements. If implementing this BP, complete complete at least TWO actions, complete at least TWO actions, at least ONE action. including one of actions (5) including one of actions (5) through through (8). (8). City Hall completed /Public Works Completed /MNDOT & Public Works I- Completed /Planning Comm. and City Council n/a (5) Adopt development and design standards that facilitate infill and redevelopment, such as Completed - Smithtown developing strip /large format commercial areas into more livable /walkable neighborhoods and Crsg /Planning Commission & gathering places. City Council http: / /Rreenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetaii.cfm ?bpid =5 5 Land Use Best Practices Optional Optional Optional If implementing this BP, complete If implementing this BP, complete If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. a least ONE action. a least ONE action. Required: BP #6 Required: BP #6 plus ONE other BP Required: BP #6 plus ONE other BP 6. Comp Plan Required BP (1) Adopt /have an adopted comprehensive plan that is less than ten years old (required for Completed /Planning Dept. Category A cities) OR, Category B and C cities may simply adopt a land use plan that was Required action adopted by a regional entity or the county less than ten years ago. (2) Demonstrate that regulatory ordinances comply with the comprehensive plan including Completed /Planning Dept. 1 but not limited to having the zoning ordinance explicitly reference the comprehensive plan as the foundational document for decision making. (3) Include requirements in comprehensive plans for intergovernmental coordination dealing with at least six of the following issues: a. Transportation b. Watershed impacts C. Land use d. Economic development e. Housing and foreclosures f. Police g. Fire h. Health i. Sewer and water Completed /Planning Dept Completed /Planning Dept. Completed /Planning Dept. (4) Include ecological /transportation provisions in the comprehensive plan that explicitly aim to achieve all of the following goals: a. Minimize the fragmentation and development of agricultural, forest, wildlife, and high quality open space lands in and around the quality open space lands in and around the city.Completed /Pla A city that chooses to complete action (3) or (4) may claim credit for implementing two best practices. Required BP Required action Required action A city that chooses to complete action (3) or (4) may claim credit for implementing two best practices. Required BP Required action Required action b. For cities adjacent to undeveloped land: establish a growth area with staging criteria that reflects projected population growth and, if applicable, is subject to an orderly annexation agreement and planned extension of municipal services. C. Establish policies with numerical targets to reduce vehicle miles traveled. (5) Adopt climate protection or energy independence goals and objectives in the A city that chooses to complete comprehensive plan or in a separate policy document, and link these goals to direct action (S) may claim credit for implementation recommendations. implementing two best practices. http: / /Rreenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetaii.cfm ?bpid =6 7. Higher Density Optional Optional Optional (1) Limit barriers to higher density housing by including in the city zoning ordinance and zoning map a zoning district that allows: a. Neighborhood single- family density at six units per acre or greater. b. Multi- family housing at a gross density of at least 15 units per acre adjacent to a commercial zoning district or transit center. (2) Encourage higher density housing through at least two of the following strategies: a. Incorporate a flexible lot size /frontage requirement for infill development. b. Use density and floor area ratio (FAR) bonuses in selected residential zoning districts. C. Tie a regulatory standard to comprehensive plan language defining compact city expansion zones that limit low- density development. d. Allowing accessory dwelling units by right in selected zoning districts. (3) Encourage a higher intensity of commercial land uses through at least one of the following strategies: a. Include in the city zoning ordinance and zoning map a commercial district with reduced lot sizes and zero -lot -line setbacks, or a FAR minimum between .75 and 1. If implementing this BP, complete If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. at least ONE action. If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. b. Set targets for the minimum number of employees /acre in different commercial zones. (4) Provide one or more of the following incentives for infill projects, or for life -cycle housing near job or retail centers, or for achieving an average net residential density of seven units per acre: In process (Sm Crsg) /City a. Building permit fee discount. b. Expedited permit review. C. Grant or tax breaks. Council mpleted park, utility fee reduction for senior hsg /City d. Other incentives. Council (5) Modify the city zoning ordinance and zoning map to allow, without variance or rezoning in at least one district, developments that meet the prerequisites for LEED- Neighborhood Development certification. http://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/bestPracticesDetail.gfm?bpid=7 8. Mixed Uses Optional Optional Optional (1) Create a main street program or organize a Minnesota Design Team planning charrette. 7 Completed City Hall, Pub Wks, (2) Locate or lease a government facility that has at least two of these attributes: a. Adjacent to an existing employment or residential center. ub Safety /City Council mpleted /Trail Comm. b. Designed to facilitate and encourage access by walking and biking. Completed /Met Council C. Accessible by existing regular transit service. Transit Planning Comm. (3) Modify a planned unit development — PUD - ordinance to emphasize mixed use Recommended If implementing this BP, complete If implementing this BP, complete If implementing this BP, complete development or to limit residential PUDs to areas adjacent to commercial development. In process /City Council at least ONE action. at least ONE action. at least TWO actions. (4) Certify anew development as complying with LEED -ND standards, including the mixed -use credits. (5) Create, or modify an existing, downtown zoning district to allow residential and small compatible commercial development, based on the 2009 Minnesota Model Ordinances for Sustainable Development. (6) Create, or modify an existing, district to use form -based zoning standards that de- emphasize use -based standards. (7) Create incentives for vertical mixed -use development inappropriate locations (downtown, commercial districts near colleges or universities, historic commercial districts). http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?bpid =8 9. Highway Development _ _ (1) Conduct a visual preference survey with community members and establish design goals Optional Optional Optional for highway corridors. (2) Participate in regional economic development planning with representatives from surrounding townships, cities, the county and business interests to: a. Estimate commercial /industrial needs among all jurisdictions. b. Jointly implement recommendations to stage highway commercial development in order to avoid overbuilding and low- density development. (3) Adopt transportation infrastructure design standards that accomplish at least one of the following: If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. a. Improve the ecologic functions of land adjacent to highway corridors. b. Facilitate clustering of commercial highway development. C. Context - sensitive design. (4) Adopt, with modifications as necessary, at least one of the following model corridor management and design ordinances: a. Model access management overlay b. Highway Commercial District C. Adequate Public Facilities ordinance that stages highway commercial development concurrently with infrastructure expansion. (5) Require decommissioning in development agreements for large format developments should they remain vacant for several years. http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetai1.cfm ?bpid =9 10. Conservation Design Optional Optional Optional (1) Conduct a Natural Resource Inventory and Assessment (NRI and NRA) and incorporate protection of priority natural systems or resources through the subdivision or development process, as described in Minnesota's 2009 Model Ordinances forSustainable Development. (2) For cities outside or on the fringe of metropolitan areas, conduct a cost of public services study for development outside the city grid and adopt development standards or a concurrency If implementing this BP, complete If implementing this BP, complete if implementing this BP, complete ordinance to ensure staged urban growth that protects natural systems. at least ONE action. at least ONE action. at least ONE action. (3) For cities within metropolitan areas, incorporate by policy woodland best management practices into zoning or development review. (4) For cities with undeveloped natural resource areas use, or adopt as policy the use of, a conservation design scorecard as a tool in negotiating development agreements. (5) Develop and fund a conservation easement program, such as a purchase of development rights program, in collaboration with a land trust. Completed /Planning Comm. http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?bpid =l0 4 Transportation Best Practices 11. Complete Green Streets (1) Adopt a complete streets policy that addresses street trees and stormwater, and modify street standards accordingly. (2) Adopt zoning language for a selected area /project that is substantially equivalent to the LEED for Neighborhood Development credits for Walkable Streets or Street Network. (3) Document the installation of trees, and other green stormwater infrastructure, and utility renovations as needed (sewer, water, electric, telecommunications) as part of at least one complete street reconstruction project. (4) Identify and remedy non - complete street segments by, for example, adding a bike route /lane or sidewalk. (5) Identify and remedy street -trail gaps (at least one) between city streets and trails /bike trails to better facilitate walking and biking. (6) Implement traffic calming measures in at least one street redevelopment project. http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?bpid =ll 12. Mobility Options (1) Promote walking, biking and transit use by one or more of the following means: a. Produce /distribute a map(s) and /or signage and /or a web site that shows (by Completed /Trail Comm. neighborhood if a larger city) key civic /commercial sites, best bike and pedestrian routes, and transit routes and schedules. b. Increase the number of bike facilities, such as racks, bike stations, showers at city offices. C. Add bus infrastructure, such as signage, benches, shelters and real -time arrival data streaming.. d. Increase the number of employers who offer qualified transportation fringe benefits instead of only a tax -free parking fringe benefit. e. Launch an Active Living campaign in concert with your local community health board. (2) Launch a Safe Routes to School program with educational, public health and other partners. (3) Prominently identify on the city's web site mobility options for hire: transit services; paratransit /Dial -A -Ride; cab service(s); rental car agency(s). (4) Promote carpooling or ridesharing among community members, city employees, businesses, high schools and institutions of higher education. (5) Launch an eWorkPlace Minnesota campaign, working with business and transportation management organizations, or help bring telemedicine technology to a local health care provider. (6) Accomplish at least one of the following transit/ mobility sharing projects, working with other units of local governments as needed: a. Add /expand transit service. b. Launch a car sharing or bike sharing business. n.us /bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?braid =12 113. City Fleets In process /Planning Comm Required: ONE best practice Optional BP Required: ONE best practice Optional BP If implementing this BP, complete If implementing this BP, complete at least action (1). a least action (1), and ... Optional .. ONE additional action. Optional Required: BP #11 and BP #12 Required BP Complete action (1), and ... I ... complete TWO additional actions. Required If implementing this BP, complete If implementing this BP, complete Complete at least TWO actions. at least ONE action. a least ONE action. Optional V Optional (1) Decrease use of city vehicles by means such as trip bundling, video conferencing, carpooling and financial incentives for efficient vehicle use. On- going /City Staff If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. If implementing this BP, complete at least TWO actions. (2) Right -size the city fleet with the most fuel- efficient vehicles that are of an optimal size /capacity for their intended functions. (3) Document the phase -in of at least three of the following equipment and operational changes in vehicle contracts, for city or local transit fleets, or for school /park board fleets: a. Monthly monitoring and reporting for staff on fuel usage and costs. b. Training for more efficient driving, including anti- idling behavior /rules. C. Maintenance schedules that optimize vehicle life and fuel efficiency. d. Alternative fuel vehicles. e. Charging stations (solar or wind powered) for plug -in hybrid and full electric vehicles. f. Lower - carbon fuels (such as biodiesel above the State - mandated 5 %, straight vegetable oil) using a life -cycle calculation. g. More fuel - efficient vehicles. h. Car share vehicles owned by a third party to decrease fleet size. I. Bicycles. (4) Phase in bike, foot or horseback police patrols. (5) Document that the local school bus fleet has optimized routes, start times, boundaries, vehicles, bus fuels, and driver actions to decrease fuel use. (6) Participate in Protect GreenFleet to retrofit or replace diesel engines, or to install auxiliary power units that reduce truck and bus idling. http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetaii.cfm ?bpid =13 14. Demand -Side Travel Planning Optional Optional Optional (1) In development standards, right -size parking minimum standards and add arp king maximums in pedestrian - friendly or transit- served areas. If implementing this BP complete If implementing this BP complete If implementing this BP complete p g p p g p p c p at least ONE action. at least TWO actions. at least TWO actions. Required: BP #15 and BP #16 and Required: BP #15, BP #16, BP #17 Required: ONE best practice ONE other BP and ONE other BP Required BP Required BP Required BP Required action Complete action (1), and ... Complete action (1), and ... (2) For cities with regular transit service, require or provide incentives for the siting of retail services at transit /density nodes. (3) For cities with regular transit service, require or provide incentives for the siting of higher density housing at transit /density nodes. (4) Incorporate demand -side transportation strategies into development regulations. adopting, with modifications as necessary, at least one of the following from Minnesota's 2009 Updated Model Ordinances for Sustainable Development: a. Travel Demand Management Performance Standard b. Transit - oriented Development Ordinance (5) Document that a development project certifies under the LEED for Neighborhood Development program and is awarded at least one of the following credits: a. Transportation Demand Management. b. Housing and Jobs Proximity. http: / /ereenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?bpid =14 9 Environmental Management Best Practices 15. Environmental Purchasing (1) Adopt a policy or administrative practice directing that the city purchase only: a. EnergyStar certified equipment and appliances and b. Paper containing at least 30% post- consumer recycled content. (2) Purchase 15% of city energy requirements from renewable energy sources. (3) Establish a local purchasing preference and, working with a local business association, develop a list of locally - produced products and suppliers for common purchases. (4) Require purchase of U.S. EPA Water Sense - certified products for all product categories covered by the Water Sense program. ... complete at least ONE additional action. Required Complete at least ONE action. complete at least ONE additional action. Required Complete at least TWO actions. (5) Set minimum standards for the percentage of recycled- content material in at least 5 products typically purchased by the city, such as asphalt and roadbed aggregate. (6) Require printing services to be purchased from companies certified by Minnesota Great Printers or by the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership. (7) Lower the environmental footprint of meetings and events in the city through one or more of the following: a. Adopt a policy for meetings and events hosted by city government. b. Adopt a policy for meetings and events taking place on city property, including parks and libraries. C. Distribute educational materials for use at city- supported events such as National Night Out. (8) Specify the use of state and national green standards /guidelines for at least 3 of the following categories of purchasing: a. Electronics, including printers, printer supplies - especially remanufactured cartridges - and printer operation. b. Wood products/ bio -based products. C. Organic food d. Cleaning products e. Paints, coatings and adhesives f. Carpets g. Furniture h. Paper products http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetaii.cfm ?bpid =15 16. Urban Forests Optional (1) Qualify as a Tree City USA. If implementing this BP complete at least ONE action. (2) Adopt as policy MN Tree Trusts' Best Practices and use the guidelines in at least one development project to achieve an excellent an exemplary rating. (3) Budget tree installation and maintenance to, within 15 years, achieve the following tree canopy shading for streets, sidewalks and parking lots in the following zoning districts: a. At least 25% for industrial and commercial zoning. b. At least 75% for residential zoning. (4) Maximize tree planting along your main downtown street. _ (5) Adopt at least one of the following ordinances /policies: Cpletea'%Planning Comm. a. Adopt a policy of no net loss of specified natural landscapes. b. Adopt an ordinance /policy relating to protection of trees on parcels affected by city planning /regulatory processes. C. Adopt landscaping /nuisance ordinances that promote, rather than create barriers for, native vegetation. http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us/ bestPracticesDetaii.cfm ?bpid =16 17. Stormwater Optional Optional Required (1) Complete the Blue Star City stormwater management assessment and achieve a minimum threshold of specific activities detailed in this program. Completed /Planning Comm. (2) Adopt by ordinance one or more of the following: a. A narrower streets provision that permits construction of 24 -foot roads for public, residential access and subcollector streets (with fewer than 500 average daily trips). b. A 1.5 inch rainfall on -site rainwater infiltration design requirement for construction Paul Hornby sites. C. A stormwater runoff volume limit to pre - development volumes for the 5 -year, 24- hour rainfall maximum event. (3) Maintain less than 12% impermeable surfaces in the watershed in which the city lies. If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. Complete at least ONE action. (4) Create a stormwater utility that uses variable fees to incentivize enhanced stormwater management and funds community stormwater infrastructure and assistance /education programs. (5) Adopt and implement guidelines for, or adopt required design standards for at least one of the following stormwater infiltration /reuse techniques: a. Rain gardens. b. Green roofs with or without cisterns, or water /greywater reuse systems. C. Green alleys. d. Green parking lots. (6) Adopt an ordinance with erosion and sediment control provisions as well are Completed /Engineering Dept. requirements for permanent stormwater treatment. http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetaii.cfm ?bpid =l7 18. Green Infrastructure Optional Optional Optional (1) Identify gaps (connectivity breaks) in your city's system of parks, trails and open spaces, 'Completed /Trail Comm. and remedy at least one of them. (2) Plan and budget for a network of parks, green spaces, water features and trails in all new development areas. (3) Document at least one of the following performance measures: a. At least 20% of total city land area in protected green infrastructure (parks and protected natural resource areas and trails). b. All residents are within % mile of a park or protected green space. (4) Adopt low- impact design standards in parks and trails that infiltrate or retain all 2 inch, 24- hour stormwater events on site. -- If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. If implementing this BP, complete at least TWO actions. If implementing this BP, complete at least THREE actions. (5) Create park management standards that maximize at least one of the following: a. Low maintenance native landscaping. -- b. Organic or integrated pest management. C. Sources of non - potable water for irrigation. (6) Certify at least one golf course in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses. (7) Document that the operation, or construction /remodeling, of at least one park building meets or qualifies for a green building standard, with special attention to highlighting and educating around the green features. (8) Develop a program to involve community members in land restoration and stewardship. http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us/ bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?bpid =l8 19. Surface Water Optional Optional Optional Christmas Lake? If a city has at least one state- If a city has at least one state- If a city has at least one state - Assist at least one lake or river association to earn the Star Lake /River designation for their designated public water body designated public water body designated public water body la . lake /river . — within its boundaries and chooses within its boundaries and chooses within its boundaries and chooses (2) Assist at least one lake or river association to become Star Lake /River -ready by achieving to implement this best practice, to implement this best practice, to implement this best practice, nearly all of the program requirements. complete action (4) and at least complete action (4) and at least complete action (4) and at least Completed ONE additional action. * ** If a city ONE additional action. * ** If a city ONE additional action. * ** If a city (3) Work with other organizations to support citizen education about and involvement with SWPPP /Engineering ept. has no state - designated public has no state - designated public has no state - designated public actions to attain measurable, publicly announced surface water improvement targets for lakes, water body and chooses to water body and chooses to water body and chooses to streams and wetlands, adopted by the city council and reported on each year. ompleted /Planning Dept. (4) Adopt a shoreland ordinance consistent with MN Dept. of Natural Resources rules as complete any ONE or more complete any ONE or more complete any ONE or more actions. modified. actions. http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetaii.cfm ?bpid =19 E actions. Optional Optional 20. Water and Wastewater Facilities Optional (1) Compare the energy use and performance of your facilities with other peer plants using standardized, free tools. If a city provides drinking water services and chooses to implement (2) Plan and budget for motor maintenance and upgrades so as to assure the most energy this best practice, complete at If implementing this best practice, If implementing this best practice, efficient, durable and appropriate equipment is available when upgrades or break downs occur. Larry? -'ed I &I prograrnd least actions (1) and (2), or ... complete actions (1) and (2) and ... complete actions (1) and (2) and ... (3) Establish an on -going budget and program for decreasing inflow and infiltration into sump pump program /Pub. sewer lines, involving at least gutter, foundation drains and sump pump disconnects. Wks. (4) Assess energy and chemicals use at drinking water facilities and implement one -third of recommendations with a payback of less than 3 years. ... action (4). (5) Require property owners to have their private sanitary sewer lateral pipe inspected before a property sale or title transfer. ... at least ONE additional action. at least ONE additional action. (6) Implement at least one of the following efficiency projects /programs: - a. Assist local businesses, institutions and /or residents in pre- treating and lowering volumes and toxicity of sewer inflows. b. Co- generate electricity and heat from the wastewater treatment plant. C. Reuse water (sell reclaimed water) from a wastewater plant for nonpotable ag- processing, irrigation, cooling or power plant uses. d. A greywater reuse system in at least one public or private building. http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?bpid =20 21. Septic Systems Optional Optional Optional (1) Report to landowners suspected noncompliant or failing septic systems as part of an educational, informational and financial assistance and outreach program designed to trigger voluntary landowner action to improve septic systems. (2) Create a program that follows the five -step process for addressing failing septic systems developed by the University of Minnesota's Onsite Sewage Treatment Program. (3) Clarify /establish one or more responsible management entities for the proper design, siting, installation, operation, monitoring and maintenance of septic systems. If implementing this BP, complete If implementing this BP, complete If implementing this BP, complete (4) Adopt a Subsurface Sewage Treatment System ordinance based on the Association of Minnesota Counties model ordinance. at least ONE action. at least ONE action. at least ONE action. (5) Create a program to finance septic systems upgrades through, for example, a city revenue bond, repayable through taxpayers' property taxes. (6) Work with homeowners and businesses in environmentally sensitive areas and areas where standard septic systems are not the least -cost option to promote innovative waste water systems. (7) Arrange for assistance to commercial, retail and industrial businesses with water use reduction, pollution prevention and pretreatment prior to discharge to septics. http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?bpid =21 22. Solid Waste Reduction Optional Optional Optional (1) Adopt percentage reduction goals for waste and toxicity generated from city operations (including schools, libraries, parks, municipal health care facilities). Accomplish reduction goals in at least three of the following areas: If implementing this BP, complete at least action (1) or (2), and ... a. Overall waste generation b. Paper use and junk mail C. Pesticide /herbicide use d. Water use /waste water generation (2) Adopt and meet aggressive goals for the overall percentage diversion of currently disposed waste from city operations into recycling and organics collection. (3) Document signing of at least one resource management contract with a waste hauler for one or more of: a. City government operations. b. Schools, libraries, parks, or municipal health care facilities. C. A commercial or industrial business. (4) Publicize, promote and use the varied businesses collecting and marketing used and repaired consumer goods in the city /county. (5) Arrange for a residential or business /institutional organics collection /management program (food -to- people, food -to- animals, composting, anaerobic digestion, and backyard composting). (6) Organize residential solid waste collection by private and /or public operations to accomplish multiple benefits. (7) For cities that provide director contract waste collection services, offer volume -based pricing on residential garbage and /or feebates on recycling so that the price differences are large enough to increase recycling /composting but not illegal dumping. (8) Adopt a construction and demolition ordinance for projects over a specified size that mandates levels of recycling and reuse for materials and soil /land- clearing debris and is tied to demolition permits. http: / /Rreenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?bpid =22 23. Local Air Quality (1) Conduct an education /financial assistance campaign around one of the following wood burning/ auto exhaust issues: a. Indoor and outdoor wood burning behavior, to ensure that wood burning is only done with seasoned wood and in a manner that doesn't negatively impact neighbors. b. Indoor wood burning technology, to result in community members upgrading from inefficient /more polluting fireplaces and wood stoves to natural gas stoves and fireplaces or the most efficient certified wood stoves. C. Smoker cars - older model /high polluting vehicles, to result in repairs spurred by repair vouchers. (2) Regulate outdoor wood burning, using model ordinance language, performance standards and bans as appropriate, for at least one of the following: a. Recreational burning. b. Outdoor wood boilers. (3) Conduct one or more education /behavior change campaigns on the topics below and document: a. Decreased vehicle idling in specific locales or by specific fleets. b. Increased sales by retail stores of low and no -VOC household products. C. Replacement of gasoline- powered equipment with lower polluting equipment. (4) Document the participation of at least 3 larger businesses using trucks in at least one of the following: a. Clean Air Minnesota's Project GreenFleet. b. U.S. EPA's SmartWav Transport program. C. Installation of auxiliary power units that reduce truck and bus idling. (5) Install at least two public charging stations for plug -in hybrid and full electric vehicles. http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us/ bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?bDid =28 Completed /Public Space Recycling Jompleted /City Council Co K pleted /Two haulers off Under consideration /City bounciI If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. Optional at least ONE of actions (1) through (3), and ... ... at least ONE of actions (4) through (8). Optional mpleted /City Counc if implementing this BP, complete If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. a least ONE action. ... at least ONE of actions (4) through (8). Optional If implementing this BP, complete at least TWO actions. Required: BP #24 and BP #25 and 5 Economic and Community Development Best Practices Required: BP #24 Required: BP #24 and BP #25 ONE other BP 24. Benchmarks & Community Engagement Required BP Required action A city that chooses to complete at least ONE additional action may claim credit for implementing two best practices . Required BP Required BP Complete action (1), and ... Required action Required action ... complete at least ONE additional action. A city that chooses to complete two or more additional actions may claim A city that chooses to complete at credit for implementing two best least ONE additional action may practices . claim credit for implementing two best practices . (1) Report progress at least annually to community members on implementation of GreenStep City best practices, including energy /carbon benchmarking data if gathered. (2) Organize goals /outcome measures from all city plans —comprehensive, parks, library, housing, stormwater, drinking water, transportation, economic development, energy, sustainability, etc. — and annually report to community members data that show progress toward meeting these goals. (3) Engage community members in a public process involving a city council committee or community task force that results in city council adoption of and commitment to measure and report on progress toward sustainability indicators. (4) Conductor support an energy efficiency or sustainability education and action campaign for: a. The entire community b. Homeowners C. Block clubs /neighborhood associations d. Congregations e. Schools and youth (5) Conductor support a community education, visioning and planning initiative using a sustainability framework such as: a. Strong Towns b. Transition initiatives C. Eco- municipalities /The Natural Step d. ISO 14001 e. Post Carbon Cities f. Permaculture g. Natural Capitalism h. Genuine Progress I. Healthy communities j. Multi- generation learning http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?bpid =23 Required Complete at least TWO actions. — Required Complete at least TWO actions. 25. Green Business Development Optional (1) Identify new and emerging local businesses in the green economy and support these businesses and green jobs through one or more of the following: a implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. a. Coordinated marketing and business assistance. b. Incubator space. C. Streamlined grants, loans or permitting processes. d. Workforce training opportunities with community colleges and job training centers. (2) Connect at least 5 businesses with assistance providers, including utilities, who conduct personalized energy, environmental sustainability, and waste audits. (3) Distribute green tourism resources to all tourism and hospitality businesses in the city and facilitate follow-up ith at least five businesses to assist them in greening their business. p g g (4) Support the creation of a value -added business utilizing local waste products, such as wood from felled trees or reusable deconstruction and landscaping materials. (5) Document steps taken to lower the environmental footprint of a brownfield remediation /redevelopment project. (6) Use a green business certification program to publicly promote that a targeted number or percentage of businesses has improved the environmental performance of their company. (7) Conductor participate in a buy local campaign, working with local organizations and assistance providers. (8) Work with the state Small Business Environmental Assistance Program ( SBEAP) to help at least 5 businesses to use SBEAP services. http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?bpid =24 26. Renewable Energy Optional Optional Optional (1) Adopt, with modifications as necessary, at least one of the following from Minnesota's 2009 Model Ordinances for Sustainable Development: In . rocess /Plannin Comm,. If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. If implementing this BP, complete at least TWO actions. If implementing this BP, complete at least TWO actions. a. Solar energy standards. b. Model wind energy ordinance. (2) Consistently promote at least one of the following means of increasing renewable generation: a. A local utility's green power purchasing program for homes and businesses. b. Local, state and federal financial incentives for property owners to install renewable energy systems. (3) Create a renewable energy financing program for property owners to install generation capacity. (4) Promote firms that contract with property owners (in groups or individually) to install /finance renewable installations, some at little or no upfront cost. (5) Install a public sector renewable energy technology, such as solar electric (PV), solar hot water or hot air, micro -hydro or wind. (6) Work with private /public partners to create renewable energy generation capacity with one or more of the following attributes: a. Fueled by flowing water, wind, or biogas. b. Fueled in part or whole by woody biomass, optimized for minimal air and other environmental impacts and for energy efficiency and water conservation. C. Distributing heating /cooling services in a district energy system. d. Producing combined heat and power. http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us/ bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?bpid =25 27. Local Food Optional Optional Optional (1) Incorporate working landscapes - agriculture and forestry - into the city by adopting, with modifications as necessary, one or more of the 2009 Minnesota Model Ordinances for Sustainable Development: a. Agriculture and Forest Protection District If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE action. b. Local Food Production District C. Performance Standards for Minor and Major Agricultural Retail. (2) Permit the incorporation of food growing areas /local food access into a residential development. (3) Expand /strengthen or create at least one of the following means of expanding local food access: a. A farmer's market. b. Acommunity- supported agriculture (CSA) - arrangement between farmers and community members /employees. - fitfid1park G C. A community or school garden, orchard or forest. d. A rural grocery store. (4) Conduct at least one of the following campaigns to measurably increase: a. Purchase of food with at least one of the following attributes -- local, Minnesota - grown, organic, humanely raised, grown by fairly compensated growers. b. Backyard gardening/ chickens. C. Institutional buying of local foods by schools, hospitals /nursing homes, restaurants and hotels, or grocery stores d. Sale of local food in markets and restaurants. http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us /bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?bpid =26 28. Business Synergies Optional Optional Optional (1) Help at least three businesses register as users of the Minnesota Materials Exchange and document their exchanges /sales of byproducts with other local /regional businesses. (2) Assist at least one business to use waste heat or water discharge from another business. (3) Require, build or facilitate at least four of the following in a business /industrial project: a. Shared parking /access. b. Shared recreation /childcare facilities. C. A green job training program. d. Green product development, manufacturing or sales. In process (Sm Crsg) /Planning If implementing this BP, complete e. Buildings located within walking distance of transit and /or residential zoning. Comm. at least ONE action. Completed City Hall /City f. Renovated buildings. Council g. Buildings designed for reuse. h. Green buildings built to exceed the Minnesota energy code. I. Combined heat and power (CHP) generation capacity. j. Shared geothermal heating /cooling. k. Low- impact site development. (4) Use eco- industrial park tools to identify industrial facilities that could achieve economic and environmental benefit by co- locating in the city's industrial park or industrial zone. http: / /greenstep.pca. state. mn. us/ bestPracticesDetail.cfm ?bpid =27 If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE of actions (2) - (4). If implementing this BP, complete at least ONE of actions (2) - (4). Any THREE additional best Any THREE additional best From among all the best practices (1- 28), the "floating BP" requirement: practices Any TWO additional best practices practices TOTAL BEST PRACTICES IMPLEMENTED TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A STEP 3 GREENSTEP CITY 8 12