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RICHFIELD
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Richfield 76th & Lyndale Development Guidelines
The City of Richfield, Minnesota is located
just south of Minneapolis, north of the Mall of
America, and just east ofthe Minneapolis - St. Paul
International Airport. Our community is home to
approximately 34,500 residents, 872 businesses,
including the Best Buy corporate headquarters, and
the Wood Lake Nature Center.
In 2007 the City of Richfield and Richfield Housing
Redevelopment Authority identified 72nd and
Penn Avenue South as a development opportunity
site. The City of Richfield worked with the Corridor
Housing Initiative to create the 72nd and Penn
~v~nl.JeDevelopment Site Information Sheet to
inform future its future development. '
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The City of Richfield is
. actively supportive of new developments that respond to these guidelines;
. centrally located, with easy access to downtown Minneapolis, convenient freeway
access, al1d the Minneapolis .;. $t,PaullnternaWmaIAirport; ...."....
. sUP:R9lted py~.n attiv~, eng~ge~'bu~s!n~sst6rrnT\unity, instit~tions~ an~r~sidents; '. "
.. home t() the ~~st ~~y.c().r:por~te'head91!:,:"rt~is, andrnany reta,il hUQs, as "",ell as the. ......
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Richfield Development Guidelines
Encourage Developmentat76th Stre.et & Lyndale Avenue South
L. Strong support for:
o Medium density (3 - 4 story) mixed use development, to include residential (for
a variety of income levels), commercial retail on the street level and / or office
space,
o Senior housing for low and moderate incomes;
o Housing that serves artisans, and includes art gallery / retail;
o Affordable housing for young professionals;
o Mix of housing sizes (efficiencies - 3 bedroom), and types {multi-generational
housing);
o Entertainment (e.g. art gallery, small community theater).
M. ~xplore option to expand the site to include east side of Garfield.
o A deeper site that includes the portion of Garfield andthe parcels east of Gar-
field would provide stronger development options.
N. Recruit businesses that attract the surrounding community, and businesses that
are locally owned.
O. Green / sustainable development, incorporating green technologies
P. Attention to providing a diversity of housing options within the City (alternati'les
for residents)
CONTACT INFORMATION:'
City of Richfield
Christine Costello, Community Development
6700 Portland Avenue
Richfield, MN 55423
ccostello@cityofrichfield.org
www.ciJichfield.mn.u5
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GUIDELINES: 77th Street &PleasantAvenueSouth
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This site holds a strong residential focus, consisting of low to medium density- (2r 3 story) housing.
Affordable housing for low and middle income families anciseniorsshould be q>nsidered for this
area. Consideration for the railroad traffic and tracks will, be important. I
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Build Neighborhood Assets and Character ....... .... . ........... .11
A. Maintain,enhance & accentuate neighborhood gre~nspacethatisfunctionlal.
B. Create engaging pedestrian-friendly streetscapes,especially along 76th Str~et
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(opportunity to add sidewalks with the road reconstruction). specificationslmJght
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o Private'sidewalks ~hould have aminimum effectivewalkway width offoul- feet
'. and should have good visibility (for safety). I
c. Design for public safety, including "eyes on the street:' I
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D. Provide clearance for the railroad and maintain it as a clean corridor I
E. Consider opportunities to strengthen access and connections with amenitirs in
the area (e.g. strengthen the connection to Lincoln Park). I
F. Include porches and garages, but minimize garage dominance; :
G. Preserve existing trees (understanding that they are likely to be damaged~y envi-
ronmental clean-up) !
H. Provide set backs similar to rest of neighborhood
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Encourage Sustainable Development
I. Promote sustainable building and site design.
J; Installlightingwith less energy consumption and light pollution consisten with
public safety.
K. Reduce impervious paving, minimize surface parking, and mitigate storm ater
runoff on site.
L. Build new construction to last 100 years.
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Richfi~lcll'1.~d.&J~enn:AvenUeSouthDeveloprnent~lIidelil'les
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The City of HiChfi~lq,Minnesotalislocated
just south of Minneapolis, north of the Mall of
America,~nd justepst ofthe Mirneapplis -~t. Paul
International Airport. OurcommuQity is home to
approximately 34,500 residents,!S72 businesses,
including the Best Buy corporate headquarters, and
the Wood Lake Nature Center. I
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. In 2Q07 the City ofRichfieldan1 Richfield Housing
RedevelopmentAuthority iden~ified 72nd and
Penn Avenue South as a development opportunity
site. The City of Richfield worke~ with the Corridor
. Housing Initiative to create the V2nd and Penn
Avenue Development Site Information Sheet to
inform its future development. I
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The City of Richfield is
. actively supportive of new developments that respond to these guidelines"
. centrally located, with easy access to downtown Minneapolis, convenient f~eeway
access, and the Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport; I
. supported by an active, engaged business community, institutions, and reslidents;
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home to the Best Buy corporate headquarters, and many retail hubs, as well as the
Wood lake Nature Center; and I
. a proven partner for working effectively with developers to achieve development
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Inaease Housing andMllled~Use ~l!Portullities that Strengthens thetaXBase
Q. Low to medium density housing (2 -3~~()ries) that is well designed. I
R. Offer a unique housing product to provide greater housing choice in Richfield (i.e.
luxury housing, affordable 2 - 3 bedroom units, Higher quality rental housirlg - 2
V2 story walk-ups, etc.). I
o Richfield has many smaller housing. units and apartments- should consider ~
greater array of housing types to broadenoptionsfor residents.
S. Support for residential optionsthat:
o Create a mix of low income and market rate housing,
o Provide housing that attracts and retains families,
o Accommodates. different household siles andincomes;
,0 Senior housing (55+) that is not tower or hi-rise,
o Supportive housing.
T. Preference for single family residential, and ownership over rental;
U. Rental properties must include strong property management;
V. Mixed retail, similar to 7Qthand Lyndale
* Alternative uses may include another cemetery (non-denominational).
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Community Feedback on Mixed-Use: Residential and Institutional Use (School I Resource.~enter)
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. Concern expressed over: I
o Additional tax exempt properties - diminished tax base .
o Repetition of services - already have service centers elsewhere
o Number of schools in the area
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o Safety for students and residentsi
o Too many elements included in the site (preferenceforthe school andrJsiden-
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tial facility without the resource center -- or integrating the resource center into
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. Security cameras may help to promote safety i
. Combine community center into school (so that both are not operating at bme
time)
. Define school bus routes (e.g. 71 V2 Street)
. Identify where playgrounp, sports fields for the school would be located
CONTACT INFORMATION:
City of Richfield
Christine Costello, Community Development
6700 Portland Avenue
Richfield, MN 55423
ccostello@cityofrichfield.org
wwW.ciJichfield.mn.us
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