Appendix A. Community Workshop Results PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT

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1 Appendix A Community Workshop Results

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3 Comprehensive Planning Community Workshop Summary July 30, 2012 The City of Becker invited the Community to participate in a Comprehensive Planning Workshop at the Becker Community Center on July 30 th, 2012 to help in the planning of the community s future. The goal of the workshop was to work together, discuss issues and opportunities, and to have an enjoyable experience finding creative and sustainable solutions. Approximately 25 public officials, staff, committee members, business owners, citizens (including a number of youth) and members of the SEH Consultant team participated in the event. After welcomes, introductions and a brief background of the project, the participants were broken into groups and engaged in a round table exercise where they were given 15 minutes before rotating to the next table to share ideas, comments, and concerns related to comprehensive plan elements land use; transportation; parks, recreation, and trails; and T town Development. A fifth table was set up for the youth to share their ideas on any of the comprehensive plan elements that were most important to them. Once the round table exercises were completed, the participants were given a break while the table facilitators compiled all comments and reported back to the group. Before leaving the workshop, each participant was given three dots to be placed on their top three priority items for each comprehensive plan element. The following is a summary of those results:

4 Community Comprehensive Plan Workshop July 30, 2012 Issues and Opportunities Voting Results LAND USE TABLE Comment Number of Votes More mixed-use (ex. Downtown) 8 More senior housing 5 More recreation facilities for youth (ex. 5 Trampoline Park) Bowling Alley (Big Lake Bowl) 4 Commercial development at Edgewood 4 Intersection Develop additional commercial along 3 Hwy 10 and 2 nd Street (Depth) Better access to Hwy 100 for Businesses 3 Family friendly amenities east of the river 3 Gas station/convenience store option east 3 of the river Playground in Autumn Ridge 3 Development Public/private fitness/green space next to 2 Community Center More variety in housing options 2 More fast food places 1 Improve parking near Northstar Bus 1

5 Community Comprehensive Plan Workshop July 30, 2012 Issues and Opportunities Voting Results TRANSPORTATION TABLE Transportation Issues and Opportunities Comment Need to replace 5 miles of missing Railroad track between Becker and Big Lake in order to allow future extension of NorthStar Commuter Rail Line Concerns with peak traffic periods in and around the school (drop off & pick up times) Vehicle and pedestrian conflicts near Nix's Restaurant and T town Area Additional future connections needed across the Elk River which should accommodate vehicles and pedestrians The 60 mph speed zone on Highway 10 should be extended north beyond Highway 25 and south beyond Rolling Ridge Drive Concerns with sight distance at several intersection due to poor geometrics and/or vegetation in the corners of the intersection There needs to be a more continuous frontage road along the north side of Highway 10 that does have short jogs in the alignment A pedestrian connection is needed along Sherburne Avenue (Cty 23) that connects Edgewood Road with City Park Left turns at the non signalized intersection along Highway 10 are unsafe MnDOT should consider grade separating the Highway 10 and Highway 25 intersection with an Participant Ranking/Voting Number of Votes

6 overpass/flyover Noise from the Railroad tracks is a concern throughout most of town Remove the section of County Road 8 between County Road 52 and Highway 10 All way stop condition is needed at Sherburne Ave and Central Ave intersection Maintenance on 153rd St and 12th Ave is needed due to gravel surface and amount of heavy trucks

7 Community Comprehensive Plan Workshop July 30, 2012 Issues and Opportunities Voting Results PARKS AND TRAILS TABLE Comment Number of Votes Trail along Hwy 23/Sherburne Ave from 5 Autumn Ridge to existing trail system Trail from Edgewood to City Park along 5 Hwy 23 New small park next to new hotel 4 Pedestrian walking bridge over river 3 Trail system connecting to future 2 Northstar Rail Trail on west side of Edgewood to County 2 Historical Society Provide river access to better use water 2 recreation opportunity Pedestrian bridge study across Hwy 10 2 New children s playground at Autumn 2 Ridge Purchase land that becomes available for future park development within the city center Snowshoe trails for winter recreation 1 Pave trail for roller blading between 1 Nature Edge and City Park Bike trail that connects Becker/Big 1 Lake/Monticello Concern that developing in the watershed 1 district would ultimately cause the city to cede control to a state or federal agency Overall well connected trail system 1 Maintain trails and paths 1 Concentrate redeveloping within the city center vs outside or fringes Bike trails that tie into bike lanes on side 0 of roads Community Park/update 0 playground/picnic areas Would like to see city comparison of park 0 and trail system Accommodate people/pedestrian traffic 0 Maintain city sidewalks and trails to 0 outlying areas of City

8 Community Comprehensive Plan Workshop July 30, 2012 Issues and Opportunities Voting Results T TOWN TABLE Comment Number of Votes Music/movies at gazebo 7 Bowling Alley/Theatre 5 Redevelopment American Legion/Fire 5 Hall More off-street parking 4 Entry Highway 100 and 4 Hancock Street trees 3 New multi-family residential 3 Coffee Shop w/pm music/wine/beer 2 Sit-down restaurant 2 Bookstore 1 Better sidewalks 1 New commercial mixed-use buildings 0 Pharmacy 0 Hardware 0 Farmer s market 0 Bike launch/bike parking 0

9 Community Comprehensive Plan Workshop July 30, 2012 Issues and Opportunities Voting Results YOUTH TABLE Comment Number of Votes Zip Line 6 Bowling Alley/Arcade 5 Book Store 3 BMX Motorcross Park 3 Archery/Shooting Range 3 Humane Society 2 Mongo s 1 Trampoline Park 1 Another Volleyball Court 1 Outdoor Pool/Lake/Beach 0 Kid s Casino 0 Bigger Skate Park 0 Orthodontist 0 Paintball 0 SPA 0

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11 Appendix B 2010 Demographics

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13 Appendix C 2004 Land Use Categories

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15 Figure C Land Use Map

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17 "/ 97th St UV 4 h?a 25 ST 67 UV 23 "/ 115th Ave ST th St h UV 8 ST 52 h +, 10 UV 4 "/ "/ ST 51 h h Æb "/ UV 11 ST 73 LEGEND Agricultural h Estate LDR MDR HDR Central Becker Transition Neighborhood Commercial Commercial Destination Commercial Mississippi River h Employment Industrial Industrial Reserve Public School Park WSR Open Space Path: S:\AE\B\Beckr\119677\GIS\MXDs\Figure 4_1 22x34_ExistingLandUse_City.mxd Date: 11/6/2012 R.O.W. "/ Neighborhood Commercial (Nodes) h Hwy 10 Intersections Æb Commuter Rail Station City Limits Elk River Environmental Protection Corridor Wetlands I Miles DRAFT City of Becker Comprehensive Plan November 5, 2012

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19 The Table below shows a description and distribution of acres by 2004 land use categories. Together the table and map represent the existing land use data that will be used as a base for this comprehensive plan update. Table C Land Use Category Acreages and Percentages: Land Use Category Description Acres Percent Agricultural N/A 613 4% Estate Large rural-estate lots without public water and sewer % service. Allows for density of 2.5 units/acre. Low Density Residential Single family detached housing units typical of a traditional single-family neighborhood in Becker. Attached single family housing units allowed when densities 6 units/acre or less % Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Central Becker Transition Neighborhood Commercial Frontage Road Commercial Destination Commercial Employment [Industrial] Power Generation Industrial Reserve Park/Golf Course Includes attached housing units, e.g., for-sale/rent townhomes and smaller apartments. This residential land use area typically contains newer housing units. Densities range from 6 to 12 units/acre. Include multi-story for-sale/rent apartments. Typically located near higher density commercial uses, schools, and along highway corridors. Provides a variety of housing options to young and older residents. Densities of more than 12 units/acre. Original core of Becker. Allows for continuance of existing uses, conversion of single family dwellings to low impact non-residential uses such as offices and service commercial uses. This category also allows for higher density residential uses and commercial uses until a master plan has been developed for the area. Includes less intensive commercial uses such as offices, services, and retail. Typically located in close proximity to residential neighborhood which may be appropriate in around the T-Town area. General commercial areas with retail and service businesses that depend on highway frontage and visibility. Intended for large scale commercial uses that serve a regional trade area. Typically applies to areas that have high vehicle trip generation, are larger than 10 acres in size, and generally not compatible with low density residential neighborhoods. Areas that provide employment in industrial sector such as warehousing, manufacturing, assembly, and distribution of goods. Areas considered appropriate for power generation activities associated with Xcel Energy s Sherco Coal Plant. Areas currently in agricultural use that provide expansion opportunities for employment and power generation uses as utility and road infrastructure becomes available. City park lands and facilities, Pebble Creek Golf Course lands and facilities % 247 1% 24 >1% 10 >% 368 2% 389 2% 973 6% % % 511 3%

20 Land Use Category Description Acres Percent Public Public and semi-public lands such as Sherburne County 345 2% Fairgrounds, Sherburne County Oak Savanna, other public land and churches. School Becker School District land and facilities. 99 1% Wild and Scenic River Excel owned property along the Mississippi River for open % Open Space space purposes and to serve has a buffer within the Wild and Scenic River corridor boundary. Right-of-way Roads, rail, drainage areas 406 2% Total 17, % Source: City of Becker

21 Appendix D T-Town Development Scenarios

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