2025-10-14 Planning Commission Agenda Packet-
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
7 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL – ADOPT AGENDA
2. MINUTES
a. September 9, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (Pages 2 to 5)
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing for Minor Subdivision for BNSF Railway Company for
PID 101-999-444100. (Pages 6 to 13)
4. VISION PLAN UPDATE
a. Vision Plan Update – Downtown Wrap-up and Opportunity Site Review
(Pages 14 to 59)
5. OTHER BUSINESS
a. None
5. ADJOURNMENT
ALBERTVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
DRAFT MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL – ADOPT AGENDA
Chair Buhrmann called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Maeghan Becker conducted roll call.
Present: Chair Buhrmann and Commissioners Anderson, Smith and Council Liaison
Zagorski.
Absent: Huggins
Others Present: City Planner TJ Hofer, Building Permit Technician Maeghan Becker, and
resident Mary Jo Wickland
Motioned by Smith, seconded by Anderson to approve the agenda as submitted. Ayes:
Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Huggins. MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
2. MINUTES
Motioned by Buhrmann, seconded by Smith to approve the August 12, 2025, Planning
Commission meeting minutes as presented. Ayes: Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays:
None. Absent: Huggins MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit for accessory Structure at
5053 Kahl Avenue Ne PID 101-081-01120.
Hofer went over the CUP request from Tanner Winslow for the construction of a 192 sq ft
accessory structure. The Zoning Ordinance requires a CUP if the second accessory building
exceeds 150 sq ft.
Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Buhrmann to open the Public Hearing. Ayes:
Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Huggins MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
Agenda Page 2
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of September 9, 2025
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Mary Jo Wickland, resident at 5045 Kagan Avenue Ne, approached the podium. She raised
concerns about the cement circle in the yard, which is a proposed firepit area, and has
concerns about the smoke blowing to her residence. Wickland and Winslow started
discussing measurements from the proposed firepit to the Wickland residence. Hofer
informed accurate measurements were not taken for the firepit as it is irrelevant to the
shed we are discussing.
Winslow approached the podium. To address Wickland’s concern, Winslow stated they are
thinking of getting a Solo Stove bonfire which are smokeless firepits. Winslow informed
commissioners they are building this shed for storage for their kids toys and then the
overhang is for sitting under and possibly eating outdoors as a family.
Motioned by Smith, seconded by Anderson to close the Public Hearing. Ayes: Buhrmann,
Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Huggins. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
Hofer asked Winslow to confirm the dimensions. The overhang should be included in the
square footage of the shed, and currently the overhang is not part of the 192sq ft listed in
the report. Hofer is going to get the accurate measurements of the shed to bring to the city
council meeting for approval.
Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Smith to approve the Conditional Use Permit for
accessory Structure at 5053 Kahl Avenue Ne PID 101-081-01120 with the conditions
listed in the September 9, 2025, planners report. Ayes: Buhrmann, Anderson, and
Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Huggins. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
B. Public hearing for Ordinance Amendment Relating to the Regulation of
Temporary Sales.
Hofer went over the current zoning ordinance for temporary outdoor seasonal sales. Based
on the temporary nature of the use and it being directly related to another business, staff
believes that temporary outdoor seasonal sales are an accessory use. The recommendation
is to lower the consecutive days allowed to 14 days, and maximum of 2 per year. Applicants
looking to have a greater period of time may apply for an IUP permit, which allow the city
to establish appropriate standards and conditions as needed.
Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Buhrmann to open the Public Hearing. Ayes:
Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Huggins. MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
No one wished to speak.
Motioned by Buhrmann, seconded by Anderson to close the Public Hearing. Ayes:
Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Huggins. MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
Agenda Page 3
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of September 9, 2025
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Commissioners discussed the difference between the proposed 14 days, and the current 60
days that code allows now. They are wondering who this will affect. They discussed some
common applicants within the City of Albertville and they will need to apply for more
permits or apply for the IUP option if necessary.
Motioned by Smith, seconded by Anderson to approve the Ordinance Amendment
Relating to the Regulation of Temporary Sales. Ayes: Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith.
Nays: None. Absent: Huggins. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
C. Public Hearing for Ordinance Amendment Relating to the Regulation of
Driveways.
Hofer went over the proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance Section 200, 1000, and
1200 in depth with the Commissioners per the September 9 planners report. Maximum
width at curb is 24ft. Maximum side yard driveway (on garage side only) is 12ft. Permitted
recreational vehicle storage must be setback at least 10ft from the rear property line. Hofer
discussed the locations of where the excess parking stalls may be located on the property,
along with size and material. He showed a few exhibits to commissioners.
Motioned by Smith, seconded by Anderson to open the Public Hearing. Ayes: Buhrmann,
Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Huggins. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
No one wished to speak.
Motioned by Buhrmann, seconded by Smith to close the Public Hearing. Ayes:
Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Huggins. MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
Commissioners asked how this is going to be enforced. Hofer informed there are existing
driveways which will not meet this code, these properties will eventually be phased out
and brought into conformity. Commissioners would have liked the driveway to be separate
from the outdoor storage. Commissioners discussed the setbacks for the front yard and the
side yard storage, along with parking vs storage.
Staff is recommending approval of the proposed ordinance amendment. If commissioners
feel that more information is needed, they are able to table the motion, but Hofer is asking
commissioners to list specific items they are asking for more information on.
Commissioners are asking for more illustrations/handouts for residents to be able to
understand this code better.
Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Smith to approve the Ordinance Amendment
Relating to the Regulation of Driveways. Ayes: Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays:
None. Absent: Huggins. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
Agenda Page 4
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of September 9, 2025
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4. OTHER BUSINESS
A. None
5. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Buhrmann, seconded by Smith to adjourn the meeting at 7:56pm. Ayes:
Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Huggins. MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________________________
Maeghan M. Becker, Building Permit Technician
Agenda Page 5
Planning Commission Request for Recommendation
October 14, 2025
ACTION REQUESTED
The Planning Commission is asked to conduct a public hearing and make a recommendation to
the City Council on the Minor Subdivision.
BACKGROUND
Dave Jurek of Bogart-Pederson and Associates Inc., the applicant, has made an application on
behalf of the property owner, BNSF Railway Company for a Minor Subdivision. The minor
subdivision will create a parcel to be added to an existing adjacent parcel owned and occupied by
Federated Coop. The minor subdivision is effectively a lot line adjustment that will result in land
occupied by Federated Coop, being incorporated into their ownership and legal description.
Federated Coop has stated that they wish to combine the existing and resulting parcels under
their ownership which will require
a preliminary plat.
The property is located between
city ballfields within Central Park
and the railroad tracks (west of
Main Ave. and east of Lachmann
Ave), south of 60th St NE. The site
is part of railroad property and is
abutting Federated Coop parcels
to the east and west. The parcel to
be split from the railroad parcel is
approximately 13,343 sq. feet.
The parcel is zoned Right-of-Way.
TO: Chair Buhrmann and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Jenni Faulkner, Consultant Planner
TJ Hofer, Consultant Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Minor Subdivision for BNSF Railway Company for PID 101-
999-444100.
HEARINGS Minor Subdivision for railroad property within PID 101-999-
444100 and described as being located within the Northeast
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 1, Township 120,
Range 24, Albertville, Wright County, MN; being a portion of
the same property described in Warranty Deed filed in 1882 in
Book 5 pages 621 and 622.
Agenda Page 6
Planning Commission Request for Recommendation – October 14, 2025
Planning – BNSF Minor Subdivision Page 2 of 3
The site is currently used for part of a drive aisle, yard, and outdoor storage for Federated Coop.
The use is non-conforming.
Splitting this lot from the larger railroad right-of-way parcel will allow it to be combined with
adjacent Federated Coop parcels in an effort to bring their site into conformance and
consolidate/clarify their ownership in their parcels. Attached is a draft of the preliminary plat that
will be forthcoming after this Minor Subdivision is approved.
REVIEW
Minor Subdivision Review
Minor subdivision are allowed when:
In the case of a request to divide a portion of a lot where the division is to permit the adding
of a parcel of land to an abutting lot so that no additional lots are created and both new lots
conform to zoning ordinance lot size minimum standards.
In the case of a request to divide a lot from a larger tract of land and thereby creating no
more than two (2) lots. To qualify, the parcel of land shall not have been part of a
subdivision within the last five (5) years.
As the property has not been previously platted, and is less than 10 acres in total area, the process
for processing this minor subdivision follows that of a preliminary plat.
Dimensional Standards
There are no particular dimensional standards (lot width, lot area) for lots zoned Right-of-Way.
A condition requiring the applicant to rezone the parcel to “Federated PUD (B-3)” at the time of
platting the entire Federated Coop properties is recommended.
Easements
The survey does not depict any easement proposed to be created. Drainage and utility easement
will be required when the parcel is platted with adjacent Federate Coop parcels.
Access
The parcel to be created will retain its current access. There is a private access agreement with
BNSF that provides access to Federated Coop across the railroad tracks to the north.
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that Chair Buhrmann and Members of the
Planning Commission consider the following:
MOTION TO: Recommend approval of the application for a Minor Subdivision for railroad
property within PID 101-999-444100 and described as being located within the Northeast
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 1, Township 120, Range 24, Albertville, Wright
County, MN; being a portion of the same property described in Warranty Deed filed in 1882 in
Book 5 pages 621 and 622 with the following conditions of approval:
Agenda Page 7
Planning Commission Request for Recommendation – October 14, 2025
Planning – BNSF Minor Subdivision Page 3 of 3
1. Federated Coop shall submit a complete application for preliminary plat of all commonly
owned contiguous parcels and lots owned by Federated Coop that exist or are created
with this approval prior to releasing documents for recording and conveyance.
2. The application for preliminary plat shall also include application to rezone said new
parcel being created from Right-of-Way to Federated Coop PUD (B-3).
Attachments:
• Location Map
• Certificate of Survey (Minor Subdivision)
• Draft Preliminary Plat
• Draft Resolution
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SITE
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MINOR SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, Dave Jurek of Bogart-Pederson and Associates Inc. has made an
application on behalf of the property owner, BNSF Railway Company for a Minor Subdivision
for railroad property; and
WHEREAS, the land to be subdivided lies within PID 101-999-444100 and is described
as being located within the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 1, Township
120, Range 24, Albertville, Wright County, MN; being a portion of the same property described
in Warranty Deed filed in 1882 in Book 5 pages 621 and 622; and
WHEREAS, the full legal description and survey for the parcel to be created is attached
as Exhibit A and consists of approximately 13,343 sq. feet; and
WHERAS, the parcel is owned by BNSF Railway Company and is being occupied by
Federated Coop; and
WHEREAS, BNSF Railway Company intends to convey the parcel to Federated Coop;
and
WHEREAS, the dividing of unplatted land within the City of Albertville requires the
approval of the city; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Minor Subdivision is designated as Right-Of-Way on the
Zoning Map; and
WHEREAS, there are no lot standards in the Zoning Ordinance for Right-Of-Way; and
WHEREAS, the City of Albertville Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on
October 14, 2025, to consider the Minor Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing on said Minor Subdivision was duly published
and mailed in accordance with the applicable Albertville Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission heard all persons interested in the Minor
Subdivision at the public hearing, and the Commission recommended approval of the request to
the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed Minor Subdivision for BNSF
Railway Company meets the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance; and
Agenda Page 12
City of Albertville
Resolution No. 2025-XX
Meeting of November 3, 2025
Page 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Albertville,
Wright County, Minnesota, hereby approves the Minor Subdivision for BNSF Railway Company
subject to the following conditions:
1. Federated Coop shall submit a complete application for preliminary plat of all
commonly owned contiguous parcels and lots owned by Federated Coop that exist or
are created with this approval prior to releasing documents for recording and
conveyance.
2. The application for preliminary plat shall also include application to rezone said new
parcel being created from Right-of-Way to Federated Coop PUD (B-3).
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Albertville this 3rd day of November, 2025.
___________________________
Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
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H:\ALBT\25X137505000\4_Research\G Vision Plan\10-14-2025 PC Meeting\Vision Plan Update 10-14-2025 PC Memo.docx
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 14, 2025
To: Planning Commission, City of Albertville
Adam Nafstad, City of Albertville
From: TJ Hofer, Consultant Planner
Jenni Faulkner, Consultant Planner
Andrew Dresner, Consultant Planner
Item: Vision Plan Update – Downtown Wrap-up and Opportunity Site Review
Background
At the May 13, 2025 and June 10, 2025 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission
discussed the 2018 Vision plan goals and downtown area. From the discussion in June, staff is
looking int the following:
• History of community gateways (I-94 ramps/CBD)
• 2011 or more current Trail Plan
A discussion was also had in June about the city’s compost site. The Planning Commission
observations were as follows:
• Challenge is that majority of residents live on south side of I-94, making access a
potential barrier (who is the audience for what is built there and who will use it/visit it)
• Prefer something towards youth such as a community center, pool,
meeting/banquet/event space
• Lake has no access and is very shallow; Public access to the lake is not important
• Site is not ideal for housing, multi-family or commercial.
• Potential industrial use, trail use, other public use
The draft Goals are as follows and they have been inserted into the rough draft of the 2025
Vision Report documents (attached). If the Commission has questions or additional thoughts
on the drafted goals, they should be mentioned, as they will not be the main topic of the
discussion. The discussion will focus on the potential build-out of the few remaining large
parcels in the city as well as the downtown strategies.
Agenda Page 14
Small Town Atmosphere
Goal 1: Maintain and protect Albertville’s small-town atmosphere and identity through long
range planning.
• Enhance and maintain community gateways (I-94 ramps/CBD)
• Attractive neighborhoods
• High quality commercial sites and buildings
• Streetscape and redevelopment of Historic Main Street
• Implementation of the Trail System Plan and create walkable areas where practical
• Community volunteerism, civic organizations, community and family events
Goal 2: Provide for stronger connection of residents north of I-94 to those south of I-94
• Enhance bridge crossings to include pedestrian crossing
• Ensure crossings are in the right place and have strong physical connection and design to
each side of the interstate
• Be mindful when city decisions are being made about the connectivity of residents
Goal 3: Provide improvements to downtown area
• Consider adopting design guidelines
• Consider implementing programs/incentives to property owners to improve their
properties
Pace of Growth
Goal 1: Manage growth that provides quality development and does not fiscally burden the
community.
• Infill development (quality homes)
• Patient with future land use build out
• New residential development pays for its own infrastructure
• Maintain current commercial and industrial land use patterns and zoning
• Examine redevelopment opportunities on a case-by-case basis
• Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
Residential
Goal 1: Maintain and build attractive residential neighborhoods.
• Promote quality infill development
• Code enforcement with attention to outdoor storage
• Rental Ordinance
• Vacant Building Ordinance
• City Code nuisance
• Point of Sale – future consideration
• Driveway permits – future consideration
• CIP
Agenda Page 15
Goal 2: Provide a variety of housing options to meet the life cycle needs of Albertville residents.
• Pursue and promote age restricted housing
• Limit future multiple family development to existing guided and zoned locations
• Enforcement of Rental Ordinance, promote reinvestment in multiple family housing
stock
• High design guidelines for multiple family development
o Exterior finishes
o Garage
o Parking
o Open space
Commercial
Goal 1: The City will continue to promote commercial development by the City taking advantage
of its access to Interchange 94 and the growing population of Albertville and its adjoining
communities.
• Follow the Future Land Use Plan to direct commercial development
• Patient with infill/quality site and building design
• Support reuse of older buildings/enforce sprinkler requirements of Regulation 1306
• Investigate site and street access alternatives for commercial locations
• CBD – streetscape/redevelopment/Central Park
• Seek new destination retail such as large sporting goods stores, sport entertainment
business, and event centers
• Attract/seek out new restaurants, brewery, and social/activity spaces
• Collaborate with other governmental units to bring more government services to the
city
Industrial
Goal 1: Promote continued industrial development in order to expand local employment
opportunities and the City’s tax base.
• Follow Land Use Plan to guide future industrial land use
• Market City owned lots
• Open lines of communication with location industries
• Continue to examine industrial zoning standards
• Examine opportunities to open up new properties up for industrial growth (i.e. Marlow
Avenue Street and Utility improvements)
Agenda Page 16
Economic Development
Goal 1: The City has identified commercial and industrial growth as a priority for the community.
The City will continue to be aggressive in its economic development efforts.
• Define land use areas for commercial & industrial growth and redevelopment
• Economic Development Strategies:
• Advertising
• Taxes, fees, charges
• Business friendly attitude
• In place expansion
• Financial incentive (tax abatement, TIF)
• Communication
• Preferred businesses
• Capital improvements
Downtown (NOTE- these are currently being refined)
Goal 1: Facilitate private reinvestment in existing buildings and uses
• Consider creation of Downtown Design Guidelines
• Explore financial incentives
• Engage existing business and property owners
Goal 2: Capitalize on development opportunity sites
• Review vacant land or repurposing of underutilized parking areas
• Explore financial incentives
• Shared parking to facilitate development and redevelopment
Goal 3: Establish desired uses and character of the downtown (the vibe)
• Review of Zoning District uses and performance standards
• Consider creation of Downtown Design Guidelines
• Explore increase in public or private activity and event programming downtown
Public Facilities
Goal 1: Ensure public facilities are designed and constructed to address the City’s long-range
needs, facilitate development, and contribute to the quality of life in Albertville.
• Share facilities and services with neighboring cities
• Work with local Sport Associations to provide programs and facilities promoting
recreational programs and encourage active lifestyles
• Study viability and desire for community center
• Support county service center within the city
• Ice arena parking (study, expand, share?) (NOTE: Need PC to confirm the direction here)
• Consider alternative public uses on the excess land at the city’s compost/wastewater
treatment site
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Youth
Goal 1: Be a city that strongly supports its youth
• Support land use decisions that provide opportunities for youth
• Provide recreation opportunities for youth
• Support youth athletics and facilities (public or private)
• Support partnerships that support and enhance youth experiences
• Support organizations that provide services for youth in the community
Finance
Goal 1: Maintain Albertville as a financially sound, self-sustaining community.
• Balance expenditures with revenues
• Allocate cost to service users and developers
• CIP
• Fee/charges
• Special assessments assign cost to benefited properties
• Pursue grants and loans
• Grow the City per the Future Land Use Plan
• Inventory conditions of sheets and utilities for planning and maintenance of sheet and
utilities that are in poor condition
Downtown Discussion
We will have continued discussion on the downtown area to help inform the new goals. There
is minimal reference to the Downtown / Main Street in either the 2012 or the 2018 Plan. This
update is an opportunity to enhance Downtown’s role in the overall quality of life in the
community. We will focus on strategies to achieve the downtown goals.
Development Sites
Attached is a map with the locations of the larger undeveloped parcels. Using the existing
zoning/land use plan, we have provided a concept site plan of how each site could be
developed. These scenarios are included in the draft plan (attached) and will be reviewed at
the meeting.
o AG Rural PID# 101800063201 62.68 acres
o Commercial PID# 101500013301 21.29 acres
o Commercial PID # 101500013200 27.64 acres
o Industrial PID# 101500351200 39.59 acres
o Industrial PID # 101500351100 37.67 acres
o Industrial PID #101500352301 10.56 acres
Agenda Page 18
Discussion
• The Planning Commission should review the draft goals and draft layout for the 2025 Vision Plan
Update.
• The Commission should review the land uses and potential for future development. Are these
the preferred land uses? Should they be changed?
• The Commissioners should also think about strategies for achieving the goals previously
identified for downtown.
Next Steps
To complete an update to the vision plan, we will review the following and update the plan. If
there are other areas to be updated, the Commission should discuss their incorporation into
the plan.
• Update of Public Facilities and Parks Plans
• Update Future Projects/CIP in the Vision Plan
• Implementation/Tools
Community Engagement is planned to include information on the City website as well as in-
person discussion and input from city leaders.
October- Planning Commission discussion on Development Sites and Uses and wrap up
downtown discussion.
November- Parks Committee discussion on overall Vision Plan Update with emphasis on
Downtown, City Compost Site, and Parks
December – Review of Final Draft Plan by Planning Commission
January - Review draft 2025 Vision Plan and Adoption by City Council
Attachments
Draft 2025 Vision Plan Update
Agenda Page 19
ALBERTVILLEVISION PLAN
2025 UPDATE
PREPARED MM/DD/2025
Agenda Page 20
VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE2
MAYOR
• Jillian Hendrickson
CITY COUNCIL
• Rob Olson
• Aaron Cocking
• Bob Zagrorski
• John Hayden
PLANNING COMMISSION
• Paul Buhrmann - Chair
• Rick Anderson
• Stacee Smith
• Blair Huggins
• Bob Zagorski
CITY STAFF
• Adam Nafstad - City Administrator
• Maeghan Becker - Community Development
• Mike Couri - City Attorney
CONSULTANTS
111 Washington Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
Acknowledgements
Agenda Page 21
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Introduction
The City of Albertville previously undertook a Visioning
Study as part of their Comprehensive Planning Process.
The City periodically reviews the Vision Study to be sure
that it accurately reflects the goals of the City and City
Council. The key issues and priorities are re-examined
and re-evaluated to see whether they have been effectively
addressed or to identify ongoing work that still requires
attention.
This update includes an examination of the long-
range land use plan to determine if any changes are needed
to reflect current market conditions, development inquiries
or local land use needs. The current plan established in
1996 and amended in 2008, 2012, and 2014 establishes
land use patterns that recognizes that Albertville serves
extraterritorial areas beyond its boundaries due to freeway
interchanges within the city. In examining the Vision Study,
Staff have identified the land use patterns of the adjoining
communities to aid in the review of the Albertville Vision
Plan.
Agenda Page 22
VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE4
Table of Contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ...................................2
INTRODUCTION .............................................3
SMALL TOWN ATMOSPHERE .........................5
GOAL 1 .....................................................................................................6
GOAL 2 .....................................................................................................7
GOAL 3 .....................................................................................................8
PACE OF GROWTH .........................................9
GOAL .......................................................................................................10
RESIDENTIAL ..............................................11
GOAL 1 ....................................................................................................12
GOAL 2 ....................................................................................................13
COMMERCIAL..............................................15
GOAL .......................................................................................................16
INDUSTRIAL ................................................17
GOAL .......................................................................................................18
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT .........................19
GOAL .......................................................................................................20
DOWNTOWN ................................................21
GOAL 1 ....................................................................................................22
GOAL 2 ....................................................................................................23
GOAL 3 ....................................................................................................24
PUBLIC FACILITIES .....................................25
GOAL .......................................................................................................26
YOUTH .........................................................27
GOAL .......................................................................................................28
FINANCE .....................................................29
GOAL .......................................................................................................30
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT .............................31
EXISTING LAND USE MAP (2018) ...........................................................32
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY SITES ...................................................33
DEVELOPMENT FORECAST ....................................................................34
Agenda Page 23
5
Small Town Atmosphere
Agenda Page 24
VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE6
Goal 1:Maintain and protect Albertville’s small-town atmosphere and identity through
long range planning.
• Enhance and maintain community
gateways (I-94 ramps/CBD)
• Attractive neighborhoods
• High quality commercial sites and
buildings
• Streetscape and redevelopment
of Historic Main Street
• Implementation of the Trail
System Plan and create walkable
areas where practical
• Community volunteerism, civic
organizations, community and
family events
Agenda Page 25
VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE 7
Goal 2:Provide for stronger connection of residents north of I-94 to those south of
I-94.
• Enhance bridge crossings to include
pedestrian crossing
• Ensure crossings are in the right place and
have strong physical connection and design
to each side of the interstate
• Be mindful when city decisions are being
made about the connectivity of residents
Image of pedestrian crossings, I-94,
bridge, etc.
Agenda Page 26
VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE8
Goal 3:Provide improvements to downtown area.
• Consider adopting design guidelines
• Consider implementing programs/incentives
to property owners to improve their
properties
This is a repeat image of the “Downtown” section slide.
Maybe replace with another photo of downtown area.
Agenda Page 27
9
Pace of Growth
Agenda Page 28
VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE10
Goal:Manage growth that provides quality development and does not fiscally burden
the community.
• Infill development (quality homes)
• Patient with future land use build out
• New residential development pays for its
own infrastructure
• Maintain current commercial and industrial
land use patterns and zoning
• Examine redevelopment opportunities on a
case-by-case basis
• Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
Agenda Page 29
11
Residential
Agenda Page 30
VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE12
Goal 1:Maintain and build attractive residential neighborhoods.
• Promote quality infill
development
• Code enforcement with
attention to outdoor storage
• Rental Ordinance
• Vacant Building Ordinance
• City Code nuisance
• Point of Sale – future
consideration
• Driveway permits – future
consideration
• CIP
Agenda Page 31
VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE 13
Goal 2:Provide a variety of housing options to meet the life cycle needs of Albertville
residents.
• Pursue and promote age
restricted housing
• Limit future multiple family
development to existing
guided and zoned locations
• Enforcement of Rental
Ordinance, promote
reinvestment in multiple
family housing stock
• High design guidelines for
multiple family development
• Exterior finishes
• Garage
• Parking
• Open space
Agenda Page 32
VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE14
Cont.
Something should go here for the sake of
formatting. Photo collage?
Agenda Page 33
15
Commercial
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VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE16
Goal:The City will continue to promote commercial development by the City taking advantage of its access to Interchange 94 and the growing population of Albertville and its adjoining communities.
• Follow the Future Land Use Plan to direct
commercial development
• Patient with infill/quality site and building
design
• Support reuse of older buildings/enforce
sprinkler requirements of Regulation 1306
• Investigate site and street access
alternatives for commercial locations
• CBD – streetscape/redevelopment/Central
Park
• Seek new destination retail such as large
sporting goods stores, sport entertainment
business, and event centers
• Attract/seek out new restaurants, brewery,
and social/activity spaces
• Collaborate with other governmental units to
bring more government services to the city
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IndustrialPlaceholder Image / Need
something Ag/Industrial
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VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE18
Goal:Promote continued industrial development in order to expand local
employment opportunities and the City’s tax base.
• Follow Land Use Plan to guide future
industrial land use
• Market City owned lots
• Open lines of communication with location
industries
• Continue to examine industrial zoning
standards
• Examine opportunities to open up new
properties up for industrial growth
(i.e. Marlow Avenue Street and Utility
improvements)
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Economic Development
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VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE20
Goal:The City has identified commercial and industrial growth as a priority for the community. The City will continue to be aggressive in its economic development efforts.
• Define land use areas for commercial &
industrial growth and redevelopment
• Economic Development Strategies:
• Advertising
• Taxes, fees, charges
• Business friendly attitude
• In place expansion
• Financial incentive (tax abatement, TIF)
• Communication
• Preferred businesses
• Capital improvements
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Downtown
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VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE22
Goal 1:Create a Downtown that is active throughout the day and into the evening.
• Attract complimentary businesses
that encourage people to visit multiple
establishments on each visit to Downtown
• Develop a cluster of unique restaurants and
cafes that appeal to a variety of customers
• Create a pedestrian friendly and safe
environment for people of all ages and
abilities
• Create more residential opportunities for
people seeking to live in a Downtown
Photo of downtown area
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VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE 23
Goal 2:Outdoor spaces and buildings that attract a full cross section of the
Community, bringing activity and people to the Downtown
• Enhance community pride, civic activity and
socializing in the Downtown
• Support businesses by increasing foot traffic
and reasons for visiting the Downtown
• Create a sense of place that drives emotional
and real estate value
• Consider Design Guidelines to promote
desired aesthetic
• Review Zoning Ordinance uses and
performance standards to ensure they are
supporting the vision
Photo of parking sites?
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VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE24
Goal 3:Wide range of events and community programming that attracts residents and
visitors to the Downtown throughout the year
• Coordinate between the City,
Chamber and stakeholders
to increase and improve
programming
• Attract new and additional
event sponsors and
programmers
• Create more community
socializing and pride
through creative
programming
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Public Facilities
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VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE26
Goal:Ensure public facilities are designed and constructed to address the City’s long-range needs, facilitate development, and contribute to the quality of life in Albertville.
• Share facilities and services with
neighboring cities
• Work with local Sport Associations to
provide programs and facilities promoting
recreational programs and encourage active
lifestyles
• Study viability and desire for community
center
• Support county service center within the city
• Ice arena parking (study, expand, share?)
• Consider alternative public uses on the
excess land at the city’s compost/wastewater
treatment site
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Youth
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VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE28
Goal:Be a city that strongly supports its youth.
• Support land use decisions
that provide opportunities
for youth
• Provide recreation
opportunities for youth
• Support youth athletics and
facilities (public or private)
• Support partnerships that
support and enhance youth
experiences
• Support organizations that
provide services for youth in
the community
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FinancePlaceholder Image / Need
photo of bank
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VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE30
Goal:Maintain Albertville as a financially sound, self-sustaining community.
• Balance expenditures with revenues
• Allocate cost to service users and developers
• CIP
• Fee/charges
• Special assessments assign cost to
benefited properties
• Pursue grants and loans
• Grow the City per the Future Land Use Plan
• Inventory conditions of sheets and utilities
for planning and maintenance of sheet and
utilities that are in poor condition
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Future DevelopmentPlaceholder Image / Possible
development map image?
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VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE32
Existing Land Use Map
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VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE 33
Future Land Use Map
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VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE34
Development Opportunity Sites
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VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE 35
Development Opportunity Sites
Parcel ID Zoning Gross
Acres
Wetland
Acres
Net Acres
Gross-Wet
Anticipated
FAR
A-1 Parcels Limited Industrial
(I-1)
104.96 10.75 94.21 0.22
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VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE36
Development Opportunity Sites
Parcel ID Zoning Gross
Acres
Wetland
Acres
Net Acres
Gross-Wet
Anticipated
FAR
#101500013200 Limited Business
(B-2)
17.44 1.67 15.77 0.14
Single Family (R-1)10.2 1.05 9.15 0.21
#101500013301 Limited Business
(B-2)
17.49 1.51 15.98 0.14
Single Family (R-1)3.8 1.03 2.77 0.21
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VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE 37
Development Opportunity Sites
Parcel ID Zoning Gross
Acres
Wetland
Acres
Net Acres
Gross-Wet
Anticipated
FAR
#101500352301 Limited Industrial
(I-1)
10.56 0 10.56 0.22
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VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE38
Development Opportunity Sites
Parcel ID Zoning Gross
Acres
Wetland
Acres
Net Acres
Gross-Wet
Anticipated
FAR
#101500351200 Limited Industrial
(I-1)
39.59 8.67 30.92 0.22
#101500351100 Limited Industrial
(I-1)
17.24 3.54 13.7 0.22
Special Business (B-
2A)
19.13 0 19.13 0.14
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VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE 39
Development Forecast Summary
Parcel ID Zoning Gross
Acres
Wetland
Acres
Net Acres
Gross-Wet
Anticipated
FAR
#101500351200 Limited Industrial
(I-1)
39.59 8.67 30.92 0.22
#101500351100 Limited Industrial
(I-1)
17.24 3.54 13.7 0.22
Special Business (B-
2A)
19.13 0 19.13 0.14
#101500352301 Limited Industrial
(I-1)
10.56 0 10.56 0.22
#101500013200 Limited Business
(B-2)
17.44 1.67 15.77 0.14
Single Family (R-1)10.2 1.05 9.15 0.21
#101500013301 Limited Business
(B-2)
17.49 1.51 15.98 0.14
Single Family (R-1)3.8 1.03 2.77 0.21
A-1 Parcels Limited Industrial
(I-1)
104.96 10.75 94.21 0.22
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VISION PLAN 2025 UPDATE40
• Review possibilities for
industrial development (tax
base, job creation)
• Review possibilities for
public use and filling unmet
need or desired public
benefit
• Trails
• Park (conceptually designed in 2012)
• Community Center
• Other
Goal:Determine best use for repurposing excess city land north of wastewater
treatment plant (North Opportunity Site)
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