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CITY OF LANDFALL VILLAGE

2008

COMPREHENSIVE

PLAN

City of Landfall Village – 2008 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 8-12-15 2

City of Landfall Village, Minnesota

2008 Updated Comprehensive Plan to 2030

Chapter 1: Introduction

A. General Goals and Objectives This Comprehensive Plan responds to the requirements of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act: Minnesota Statutes, Section 473.859. The plan is intended to guide land use development and other planning and policy concerns for the City of Landfall Village from 2008 to 2030.

B. Procedures The City of Landfall adopted the original Comprehensive Plan in March 1989. By statute, the Metropolitan Land Planning Act required that the City update its plan in 2008. The Planning Commission and City Council met in a joint session to discuss the plan. The Planning Commission was directed, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to put together an updated Comprehensive Plan utilizing the policy and goals identified in that work session. The Planning Commission gathered descriptive information about the manufactured mobile home park from a variety of public and private sources:

Information on resident demographics and planning recommendations are from commission input and a survey questionnaire administered in the summer of 2008. The survey was designed and administered by the City Council and Family Means. The written questionnaire was distributed and collected with the identity of the respondents and their answers kept confidential. Approximately 300 questionnaires were distributed and 72 responses were collected; therefore, about 25% of households responded and the data is used throughout the survey and this Plan. A similar survey questionnaire was previously administered in 1989 with 163 responses or about 54% of households responding.

Information for the Goals, Policies and Recommendations section came from the 1989 survey, the 2008 survey, Commission discussions, public hearings and a review by the cities of Oakdale, Maplewood, Woodbury, School District #622, Washington County, Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District and the Metropolitan Council.

C. History The City of Landfall Village is located on the southeastern side of Tanner’s Lake in Washington County, Minnesota and has as its adjacent neighbors the Cities of Oakdale, Maplewood and Woodbury. The name Landfall is a nautical term meaning the sighting of a destination. The area originally occupied the southwesternmost corner of Oakdale Township and bordered Tanners Lake on the west. It was one of the first townships organized in Washington County in November 1858 when Minnesota became a state. At one time, the area was mostly farmland. In 1901 John Schiltgen farmed the land Landfall sits on. In the 30’s during the winter, the main industry was cutting ice from Tanners Lake for use in iceboxes during the summer. Surrounding the area to the north and east was the 300-acre Oak Woods Stock Farm owned by Frank Morris. On the south was the Hudson Road leading from St. Paul to the St. Croix River Bridge at Hudson, Wisconsin.


A large portion of the City consists of a manufactured mobile home park. The mobile home park was founded in 1953 by James and Mitzi Olson who were residents. James and Mitzi Olson owned all the land in Landfall from 1953 to the early 1990’s. They moved in 1953 into a cottage that was hardly better than a log cabin. The cottage had been there a long time and was rumored to have harbored John Dillinger, a notorious gangster who made St. Paul his home in the 1930’s. Mitzi Olson, in an interview in 1998, said, “We heard rumors that Dillinger used to live there. A fellow who used to deliver propane gas said he used to deliver packages for Dillinger as a boy.” The Olson’s had lived in a mobile home during World War II and knew that there was a shortage of affordable housing, so they developed their site into a mobile home park. As it was on the early highway between St. Paul and Hudson, several businesses were developed as well. In 1959, by a vote of the residents, the mobile home park was incorporated into a village with an elected Mayor, City Council, Treasurer and Clerk. The village of Landfall was created to provide security for the residents, to obtain sewer access and to provide a forum for problem resolution. In 1974, all villages were statutorily classified as cities; and at that same time the residents voted to change the name from Landfall Village to the City of Landfall Village. The City Council is responsible to provide for the public health and welfare of its residents. The City of Landfall Village provides water, sewer, utilities and other public services such as maintenance of streets, sidewalks, trees etc. The City currently utilizes contract service providers for police, fire and ambulance. These services are provided by contracts with the Washington County and the City of Oakdale, respectively. Landfall’s current Law Enforcement contract is with Washington County Sheriff. The City of Oakdale also provides access to public water and sewer service for the City of Landfall Village. The portion of the City consisting of the manufactured mobile home park was constructed over a period of time. The first twenty (20) lots were located in the Birch Avenue area. A few years later, one hundred sixty-five (165) more lots were constructed. In 1964, sixty more lots were added which are presently located in the areas of Garden Glen, Heather Way, Ivy Lane, Juniper Curve and Linden Lane. In 1971, James and Mitzi Olson added another seventy lots, which are located in the southeastern part of the city and are known as Dellwood Square North, Dellwood Square South and Dellwood Square East. Currently, there are thirteen (13) RV lots; six (6) on Second Avenue and six (6) sites on Third Street and one (1) on Garden Glen. In 1969, the land in the southwest corner, next to Tanners Lake, was sold to Green Giant Company to build a Home and Garden Center. In the spring of 1970 construction was completed and the business was operational. The business was known as Frank’s Nursery and Crafts. The Pure Oil Company had a truck stop located in the park known as Mickey’s Landfall Restaurant. The truck stop was located on land leased from the Olson’s. In 1973, it became the Landfall Dinner Theater. From 1973 to 1977, there were many businesses that rented and occupied the old Landfall Dinner Theater building. The property of the Landfall Dinner Theater was sold by the Olson’s to Saturn. In 1977, Saturn opened a used car business and auto repair service center named Cartiva. In January 2009, Indian Motorcycle of the Twin Cities purchased the property from Saturn. In March of 1991, the Landfall City Council and Planning Commission heard the (then) owner had the manufactured mobile home park up for sale. They asked the City Attorney to approach the Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority with the facts of the sale to assess whether the HRA could work with the city to purchase the property (The sale included only the residential part of the mobile home park). The city approached the HRA with three goals:

Protect residents from the vulnerability of a private owner (who could sell at any time)

Protect the local stock of low and moderate income housing

Give some level of resident input into the operation of the park Following discussion and negotiation between the various parties, the Washington County HRA agreed to facilitate the sale of a bond to purchase the property and work with the City of Landfall Village. Together


they submitted a grant proposal to the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development for improvements (water, housing rehabilitation, and a storm shelter). The Washington County HRA and the City HRA (comprised of the same members of the City Council) worked to create a Joint Powers agreement describing how the relationship should operate. On November 21, 1991 the land on which the manufactured mobile home park is located was sold to the Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (WCHRA). At that time Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority became responsible for providing certain services to the residents of the manufactured mobile home park. In November of 1997, the City of Landfall Village Housing and Redevelopment Authority entered into a lease purchase with the Washington County HRA for the purchase of the mobile home park which is now known as Landfall Terrace. In 1993, the City of Landfall Village constructed a new storm shelter that is also used as a Community Center. The Community Center is used for a variety of Council approved activities and is also rented to the residents for their use. In 1994, Frank’s Nursery and Crafts was sold. In March 1997, Harley Davidson opened for business. St. Paul Harley Davidson has since expanded and improved their presence in the City. In 1996, the City Hall was constructed to house the Council chambers, HRA and City offices as well as an area that is used by Family Means of Washington County for after-school activities for the youth in Landfall. In 1999, a major project of upgrading storm sewers and reconstructing Aspen Way, Birch Lane and Cedar Drive was completed, adding to the livability and safety of the City. Since the year 2000, many additions and accolades have come to the City of Landfall Village, a Teen Center and Bike Shop have been constructed as well as a new Maintenance Building. The year 2008 was especially exciting as the City received two national Awards for the youth programs that are provided through Family Means with the financial support of the City of Landfall Village. These awards are “100 Best Cities for Youth” from the organization created by Colin Powell and the “Playful Cities” award from KaBoom.


Chapter 2: Population, Natural Resources and Land Use - Inventory

A. Description Landfall is a city located on fifty-three (53) acres in western Washington County near Century Ave and I-94 on the southeast side of Tanners Lake. The City consists of a manufactured mobile home park known as Landfall Terrace, an RV park, and two (2) commercial businesses and is considered a fully developed area by the Metropolitan Council.

B. Population Approximately seven hundred (700) residents live in Landfall on approximately three hundred (300) mobile home sites. Past and future resident and home statistics are:

1970* 1980* 1990* 2000* 2010* 2020** 2030**

Population 671 679 685 685 686 700 700

Households 281** 310 300 292 300 300 300

Employment 100** 50 50 50 60 70 90

* = U.S. Census ** = Metropolitan Council Estimates (2030 Regional Development Framework September 12, 2005)

Chapter 2A: Population, Housing, Natural Resources and Land Use

A. Resident Demographics / Characteristics All information in this section was gathered from the 2008 survey with a 25% response rate of the 300 surveys sent.

1. Length of Residence Although manufactured mobile home residents are traditionally viewed as somewhat transient, the average survey respondent has lived in Landfall for eleven point nine (11.9) years indicating a fairly stable population base.

2. Age The average age of adult respondents in the City of Landfall Village:

40% of residents, including children, are under the age of 30

28% of residents are between the ages of 31 and 50 years

22% of resident are between the ages of 51 and 65

10% of the residents are over 65 years of age This data suggests a fairly large number of young families as well as a significant number of retirees.

3. Household Size and Children’s Ages The average number of adult residents was one point five (1.5) per home:

8% of households responding had preschool aged children.

56% of households responding had children aged 12 years and under.

36% of households responding had children aged between 13 and 17 years. This data suggests a fairly large number of single-parent households.


4. Income The income question from the 2000 Census showed residents to be moderate-to-low income.

85% of households reported income under $35,000 66% reported under $25,000 14% reported under $10,000

15% of households reported income over $35,000 Of residents reporting the source of income:

74% reported working outside the home

7% work at home

15% retired.

5. Housing Inventory of the Housing Stock Housing Sizes and Costs – The community currently contains approximately three hundred one (301) lots for manufactured mobile home housing. Included are two hundred fifty-seven (257) singlewide lots and 44 doublewide lots. Lot rentals are $273.00 to $289.00 for singlewide lots and $316.00 to $336.00 for doublewide lots. Existing houses are generally valued in the $10,000 to $20,000 range for a singlewide unit and $40,000 to $60,000 for a double wide unit. Generally, 98% of the lots are currently occupied. All of the manufactured mobile homes are owner-occupied. Residential Density – The community is small and compact consisting of a total of fifty-three (53) acres. Thirty-two point nine (32.9) acres are residential, with a density of approximately nine (9) units per acre. The remaining acreage includes six point eight (6.8) acres of commercial, eleven point five (11.5) acres of wetlands and lake and one point eight (1.8) acres of public land use. Age of the Housing Stock – The housing units were built primarily between 1970 and the present. Although they are often called mobile homes, they are actually manufactured mobile homes and are rarely moved out of the park. When a family moves away they generally sell their home to a new family moving in. Occasionally, an existing resident may have their older home removed and replaced with a newer one. Housing Conditions – The majority of the housing units in the City of Landfall Village are in good condition.

B. Analysis of the Community’s Current and Future Housing Needs Affordability – Affordability of Manufactured housing units (manufactured mobile homes) are typically among the most affordable housing units available, with selling prices for existing units in the $10,000 to $60,000 range and lot rentals are between $273.00 to $336.00 per month. Housing cost in this range meet not only the Metropolitan Council’s definition of affordable home ownership, but also the income level for affordable rental housing, at fifty percent of median income, or up to a $910.00 monthly housing cost for a two bedroom unit. It is city policy to preserve the housing in the community as an affordable housing resource. Housing Types – The housing units are all manufactured mobile homes. While this does not constitute a “variety” of housing types, it is a housing type that has the best of the features of several housing types. The units are all single-family detached, which offers the privacy of detached housing. All of the units are owner-occupied with the advantages of owner-occupancy. The units are one-story, making them accessible to people of all age groups. The units are on small lots, offering a relatively high density, which makes efficient use of urban land and helps to prevent urban sprawl. The units are affordable making them available to young families just starting out, older people on fixed incomes, and others with modest incomes. This means that people growing up or growing old in the community will not have to leave due to lack of suitable housing.


Housing Conditions – At this time the majority of the city’s housing units are in good condition. Because many of the community’s residents have lower or fixed incomes, assistance may be needed in order to make any necessary improvements. Relationship to Transportation, Employment and Other Urban Services – The City of Landfall Village borders a freeway interchange and has public transportation service to downtown St. Paul and surrounding communities. The City is located close to 3M Company and near many additional employment sources in Woodbury, Maplewood, Oakdale and St. Paul. Shopping is available in these nearby cities as well. The City of Landfall Village offers recreational opportunities at Tanners Lake. In conjunction with Family Means, the City offers several children’s programs in the community center and the teen center.

C. Adoption of Housing Goals The major housing goal for the City of Landfall Village is to maintain its existing supply of affordable housing in good condition for people at all stages in the life cycle. The City of Landfall Village is a fully developed community of fifty-three total acres, including a portion of Tanners Lake. There is very little room to change from the current housing makeup. With this in mind, the City of Landfall Village has the following housing goals:

1. Preserve the city’s housing units as affordable to people at fifty (50) percent of median income or less (a current estimated monthly housing cost of $910.00 or less).

2. Require owner-occupancy for all of the housing units. 3. Retain the present housing type (100% manufactured mobile homes) throughout the community,

since it is a housing type that accommodates people at all stages of the life cycle. Plan to ensure that services are available in the community to accommodate the needs of all age groups.

4. Retain a residential density of approximately nine (9) units per acre. While there is no multi-family housing in The City of Landfall Village, this overall residential density is higher than most communities in the metropolitan area.

5. Strive to achieve and sustain a ninety-five percent (95%) or higher rate of compliance with the housing code. See Policy and Implementation sections for further discussion of this.

D. Housing Policies Policy 1 – It is the policy of the City of Landfall Village that all housing units remain affordable to low and moderate income households, now and in the future. The City of Landfall Village is in a unique position among municipalities in that the Landfall Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) will hold title to all of the residential land within its borders upon successful completion of the terms of the Lease Agreement with the Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (WCHRA) as defined in Section 30.2 of the Lease. The land is rented to the residents as lots for their manufactured mobile homes and lot rental income is used to pay off the bond on the land and to provide services to the residents such as police, fire, sewer and water service, snow removal etc. Manufactured mobile homes can be among the most affordable housing available, especially if the lot rental costs are not too high. The City’s location next to a lake, and being adjacent to many urban services and amenities, would make it an attractive target for developers who might want to build other, more expensive types of housing on the site. The City, through the Landfall HRA, elected to purchase the land in order to be able to guarantee that in the future the land would not be sold and developed for other uses.

Policy 2 – It is the policy of the City of Landfall Village that housing in the community is available for people at all stages of the life cycle. To be considered “life cycle housing”, the housing supply should generally include housing that is both accessible and affordable to people of all age groups and income levels. The City’s manufactured mobile homes meet these requirements. As one-story housing units, people of all age groups can live in them.


As affordable housing units, people of all income levels can also live in them. Because the City, through the Landfall HRA, will hold title to all of the residential land, as a manufactured mobile home park, the City can guarantee that the housing will remain as affordable as possible. The City can make an assessment whether its older population is in need of additional services, in order for its residents to be able to remain in the community. While the City may not be expected to provide all of these services, they may be able to assist residents in obtaining them.

Policy 3 – It is the policy of the City of Landfall Village to protect its natural resources and environment while preserving the affordability of the community. While the residential density in the City of Landfall Village is relatively high, at about nine(9) units per acre, all residents have access to Tanners Lake, which is within walking distance of the housing units. The City has provided a beach, picnic area, pavilion, fishing pier, playgrounds and boat landing for the use of the residents. These facilities will be preserved and maintained by the City and their availability to all residents makes the area seem to be a lower density than it would be if more dense types of development surrounded the community. Because of the availability of this natural resource, the City should be able to continue to offer a high quality of life to its residents without reducing its residential density and will, therefore, be able to preserve the affordability of the area.

Policy 4 – It is the policy of the City of Landfall Village to preserve the quality of it’s housing and neighborhoods. The City has adopted housing maintenance codes and all housing units are given an exterior inspection once a year by the Washington County HRA and Landfall HRA. Additional inspections may be scheduled as needed upon report of problems to the City. The City has not previously had funds available to assist residents with housing maintenance and rehabilitation needs but they may be eligible to apply for such funding, through the Livable Communities Act. Other potential sources of funds for housing rehabilitation and maintenance could include the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency or Washington County. Because the City, through the Landfall HRA, will hold title to all of the residential land, it has a unique opportunity to ensure that neighborhoods are well maintained and attractive. This may include street lighting, street signs, and other physical facilities, as well as community facilities such as the community center and amenities around the lake. Public Safety is also an important consideration. All of these items are currently in place in the community and the city plans to survey its residents periodically to determine if there are other neighborhood needs.

Policy 5 – It is the policy of the City of Landfall Village to offer equal housing opportunities for people of all racial and ethnic groups and people with physical disabilities requiring special housing needs. Because everyone living in the City of Landfall Village rents their land, they all undergo a screening process performed by HRA management. The HRA management uses the same Equal Housing Opportunity resident screening procedures used by and approved by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. According to the 2000 Census the population of racial and ethnic minorities in Landfall was 8.8 percent more than double the Washington County percentage, but slightly below the overall metropolitan average. The largest minority population is Hispanic at 4.9 percent. Although the City of Landfall Village does not have special apartment buildings that provide services for people with physical disabilities, some of the city’s housing units have wheelchair accessible ramps and all of the homes are one-story. The City and manufactured mobile home park management will be willing to discuss the accessibility needs of any current or potential residents of the community and will make every effort to accommodate those needs. City buildings are wheelchair accessible.

Policy 6 – It is the policy of the City of Landfall Village to offer access to transit for all residents. The City of Landfall Village has a centralized bus stop area for both Metro Transit buses and school buses. This bus stop area is within walking distance for all residents. Specialized transit services such as


Metro Mobility are also available to eligible community residents. The City will continue to work with Metropolitan Transit providers to increase the variety of transit destinations available to residents.

E. Implementation Program The major housing goal for the City of Landfall Village is to maintain its existing supply of affordable housing for people at all stages in the life cycle. To achieve this goal, the city plans to take the following steps:

1. The entire residential area within the City of Landfall Village is one manufactured mobile home park purchased by the Washington County HRA (WCHRA) in 1991 to preserve the manufactured home park and keep it from being redeveloped. WCHRA issued $7M tax exempt bonds in 1997 which were refinanced in 2010 to obtain a lower interest rate with a General Obligation pledge, the term ends in 2025. The City of Landfall HRA Executive Director, in conjunction with Washington County HRA Executive Director will continue to oversee the current park management to provide efficient, cost-effective services for all residents. The Landfall HRA will work with HRA Park Management to maintain the current lot rental rates of $273.00 to $289.00 per month for singlewide lots and $316.00 to $336.00 per month for doublewide lots. These rates include the costs of water, sewer and trash removal. Keeping these rates as low as possible is a key element in maintaining the affordability of the housing.

2. The Landfall Terrace Park Management, along with the Landfall HRA Board and HRA Executive Director, will continue to enforce its housing maintenance code, including annual inspections of the exterior of all homes. It is important that this supply of affordable ownership housing be maintained.

3. Code inspections may determine that some of the housing units need repairs or maintenance that residents cannot afford. The City and/or the Landfall HRA will help to assist residents in finding funding for housing maintenance needs. These will include funds through Livable Communities Act, as well as possible funding from Washington County or the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency or other private sources. The City will administer any funding received through the Landfall HRA.

4. To maintain the residential quality of life in the community, the City will carefully consider its options if housing units are removed. The City will study whether it will benefit more by increasing its supply of open space or by making room for more affordable housing units.

5. In considering the need for life cycle housing, the City notes that all of its housing units are one-story units, making them accessible to people of all age groups. Ramps have been added to several of the units for wheelchair accessibility and the City’s public buildings are also accessible. The City will also refer residents to other service providers, as needed. The City of Landfall Village’s housing units are among the most accessible and affordable in the region and because the City is already fully developed and has no vacant land, they do not plan to offer other housing types.

City of Landfall Village – Livable Communities Act – Goals

The City of Landfall Village has approved the following goals for affordable and life cycle housing.

Landfall City Index Benchmark Goal

Affordability Ownership 100% Rental N/A

69-74% 35-52%

100% N/A

Life Cycle

Non-S.F. DET 100% Own/Rent Mix N/A

29-35% 75-77/23-25%

100% N/A

Density S.F. Detached 9 units/acre Multifamily N/A

1.9-2.2/acre 10-13/acre

9 units/acre N/A


Discussion of the LCA Goals Matrix -

Affordability - City Index: Under the Livable Communities Act, single family housing is considered affordable in 2008 if it is priced at $214,800 or less. Rental housing is considered affordable at $910.00 per month for a two bedroom rental unit. All of the housing units in the City of Landfall Village meet both of these monthly housing cost standards. Affordability – Goal: The City of Landfall Village is committed to a housing supply that is affordable now and that will remain affordable. Because the Landfall HRA owns the mobile home park, the City is in a unique position to have a positive impact on the continued affordability of housing in the community. Life Cycle – City Index: All of the housing in the City of Landfall Village is one-story and affordable, making it truly appropriate for people of any age or income level, the very essence of life cycle housing. All age ranges and family types are represented among the residents of the City of Landfall Village. Life Cycle – Goal: The City of Landfall Village intends to retain its current housing type into the future, thereby adopting a goal of 100% life cycle housing. The City provides one of the only locations in the region for manufactured mobile homes, a housing type that adds diversity to the area. Density – City Index: Using a figure of 301 total dwelling units on 32.9 residential acres yields a total of just over nine(9) units per acre in the Single Family Detached category, and “Not Applicable” in the Multifamily category, since all of the housing units are single family detached. Density – Goal: the City of Landfall Village is a fully developed community, with no current plans or opportunities for residential redevelopment. The City plans to retain its current residential mix and density of just over nine (9) units per acre. While the City has no multifamily housing, an overall residential density of nine (9) units per acre exceeds the overall residential density of most cities that have multifamily housing.

6. Racial or Ethnic and Handicapped Status About fifteen percent of the 2008 survey respondents reported residents of ethnic or racial minorities. Note: Prior to sale in 1991, employees of the private park owner determined eligibility for residence. From 1991 to 1997 the Washington County HRA determined eligibility for residence and presently, the Landfall HRA Board determines the eligibility for residence based upon approved criteria for residency.

7. Crime Victimization

Of families responding to an item about crime victimization, about forty (40) percent stated that some members of the household had been “victims” of a crime in the City of Landfall Village prior to 1996. The survey did not offer a precise definition of crimes. However, it did ask what crimes were experienced. Many listed incidents were minor, e.g., noisy children, dogs barking etc. Currently, the City’s crime rate has decreased each year due to the contracted Maplewood Police Department’s effort and their Community Policing program. When comparing the City of Landfall Village with other communities of the same size, the City has one of the lowest crime rates.

8. Landfall’s Youth Programs.

The City of Landfall Village is committed to providing a safe, playful environment for all children and has a dedicated day in the summer that recognizes the importance of play in a child’s life. The City of Landfall Village and Family Means provide and support a number of programs for the Landfall youth and are within walking distance of all the housing units. The Youth Bike Shop teaches children nine (9) and up to repair bikes and also provides an opportunity for them to earn a bike. There are supervised bike rides for the 6-8 year old group as well as for the 9-14 year old group. The Investigation Station provides computer and computer training for the elementary and junior high students. The County Extension Services provides a program that teaches nutrition and cooking once a week. There is also a science program. The Teen Center facility and programs have been operational since 1998. For those who are interested, Landfall also provides a basketball court.


Chapter 3: Natural Resources

The City of Landfall Village borders Tanners Lake and the lake is used primarily as a recreational resource. The City provides a beach, picnic area, pavilion, fishing pier, playgrounds and a small boat landing for resident use. No other natural resources are located in the City. The Metropolitan Land Planning Act (Minnesota Statutes 473.859, Subd. 2) requires that local comprehensive plans include an element for the protection and development of access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. The City of Landfall will protect such access by requiring minimum sizes for lots, amounts of open space, yard setbacks and maximum height of buildings for urban residents. Land uses should not preclude the possible use of solar energy systems, however, the City’s ability to make such changes is limited by the fact that all of the residential property within the City of Landfall is completely developed with mobile home lots and there are no plans to change those lots. The City will review and revise, as necessary and where permitted, the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances to ensure the protection of solar access.

Chapter 4: Land Use - Inventory

A. Residential Currently there are approximately 300 lots designated for “permanent” mobile home use and 13 RV lots. City zoning ordinances dictate that these are all owner-occupied, single family dwellings. Attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit “A” is a copy of the Existing and Future Land Use map for the City. Attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit “B” is a copy of the City’s current Municipal Zoning map. B. Commercial There are two commercial buildings located in the City. One building is owned by St. Paul Harley Davidson and the other building is owned by Indian Motorcycle of the Twin Cities. Both buildings are utilized for the sale and service of new and used motorcycles and scooters. See commercial area designated in Exhibits A and B. C. Other The City has five structures in the city: City Hall, Community Center/Storm Shelter, the Public Works Building, Teen Center and a double garage. A beach area, adjacent picnic area with a pavilion, playground, fishing pier and open space along the lake is open for resident use. Next to the Public Works Building there is a double garage. There is also a two story building that houses the Youth Landfall Bike Shop on the main floor and the upper floor is a Teen Center. The central location on the corner of Aspen Way and 4

th Avenue houses Landfall’s City Hall, HRA Park Office, Family Means Offices, Investigation

Station and Library. In addition the Community Center/Storm Shelter is located next to City Hall. There are no known historical sites located in the community.


Chapter 5: Transportation - Inventory

The principal arteries are I-94, I-494/694. The existing level of congestion is becoming major. In 2006 additional lanes were added with further development planned for the future. The predicted level of congestion at that time is thought to be major. The minor arterial is Century Avenue (Hwy 120). Hudson Boulevard is the collector for the City of Landfall Village with Highway 120 and I-94. There are local residential streets within the city and speed is limited to 10 MPH for safety. The existing streets are adequate, publicly owned and maintained by the city. The majority of residential areas have sidewalks. No additional pedestrian walkways are planned for the near future. Transit includes regular route services by the Metro Transit with one local route, Route 219. Existing route provides adequate service. Metro Commuters Service does provide service to this area. Although the City of Landfall Village has no park-and-ride lots, most homes are within walking distance of the departure point. Services for the disabled and the elderly are provided by Metro Mobility and special services are also available from the "Transporter" service of Human Services, Inc. in Washington County. Transportation services at this time are adequate for the city. Currently, there is a 175 foot AT&T monopole within the city, which should not interfere with air traffic. The City of Landfall Village does not have an airport and existing development would prohibit this. Tanners Lake is small in area and landing of seaplanes is prohibited, but small seaplanes could land in an emergency. Residential manufactured mobile homes are limited to one story in height. There are no existing structures of height that would impede air traffic. Population forecasts through the year 2030 indicate minimal growth for the City of Landfall Village; therefore, the present transportation systems are appropriate and adequate for the city.

Chapter 6: Community Facilities - Inventory

A. Public Safety Law Enforcement service is contracted with Washington County Sheriff and the City of Oakdale is contracted for Fire service. Paramedic services are provided by the City of Oakdale. It is anticipated these contracts and relationships will continue.

B. Water Supply System and Evaluation The public water supply lines were constructed in 1993 and remain fully operational. Prior to the installation of the public water supply distribution system, the lots were served by a private water system which was supplied by an on-site well. The private well was disconnected and the Washington County HRA relinquished the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) permit. The private well has no


connection to the municipal water system and may not be used for emergency supply. The well does not contain chlorinating or fluoridation facilities. The municipal water system is supplied by two connections to the City of Oakdale water system, known as a redundant system. 1. Water Utility Operations

Policy: It is the policy of the city to provide clean, safe and affordable water to its residents. Objectives: The operation of the Water Supply System is designed to provide adequate water supply while discouraging wasteful practices. Standards: Since we are, in effect, an extension of the Oakdale Water System we follow their guidelines for conservation practices such as lawn sprinklings restrictions during drought conditions.

2. Conservation Programs The City encourages its residents to adopt good water use habits by periodical newsletter inserts. The maintenance personnel report their observation of misuse of water to Landfall Terrace that in turn notifies the offending party. The City has an ordinance in effect to regulate the use of water within the community. The water supply plan will not require any changes to the ordinances or the comprehensive plan.

City of Landfall Village Description of the Municipal System

Water Suppliers City of Oakdale 1584 Hadley Avenue North Oakdale, MN 55128

City of Oakdale Contact Brian Bachmeier Public Works Director 651 730-2740

City of Landfall Village Contact Park Manager 651-739-8284

Population 700

Number of Service Connections 308

Water System Operational December 1993

Connection to Oakdale Water System

1. One 8” connection at Southeast corner of Landfall 2. One 8” connection at Northwest corner of Landfall

Landfall Storage/Treatment Facilities None

C. Water Surface Management Goals, Objectives and Policies The City of Landfall Village adopts by reference the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District, 2006 – 2016 Watershed Management Plan (WMP) as a Local Water Management Plan (LWMP). The City recognizes the goals in WMP Strategic Overview: 1. Promote quality surface water in Tanners Lake and Battle Creek Lake; 2. Provide for flood control to protect public safety; 3. Sustain quality groundwater by management protection decisions; 4. Educate and involve residents about water resources use, protection and management; and 5. Conduct public works improvements and practices to not conflict with the above.


Physical Environment and City Location and Boundaries The City of Landfall Village consists of approximately fifty-three (53) acres within its corporate limits. The boundaries are as follows:

The east boundary is the Tanners Lake Heights Plat No. 1, in the City of Oakdale.

The north boundary is the Tanners Lake Heights Plat No. 2, in the City of Oakdale and the Tanners Lake Park in the City of Oakdale.

The west boundary is Tanners Lake.

The south boundary is approximately 75 feet north of the centerline of Hudson Boulevard, also known as the north Frontage Road of I-94.

The land use within the city consists of the following:

Commercial: 6.8 acres

Residential: 32.9 acres (restricted to manufactured mobile homes)

Municipal use: 1.8 acres

Tanners Lake: 11.5 acres Land use or zoning changes are not anticipated to introduce any significant changes that would affect rates and volumes of storm water runoff. The City of Landfall Village is fully developed with a manufactured mobile home park which has approximately three hundred (300) homes, thirteen (13) RV sites and two (2) commercial sites which are fully utilized as commercial businesses.

Infrastructure and Financing of Storm Water Management Activities The City of Landfall Village constructed a new sanitary sewer and water mains for the entire city in 1993. The City of Oakdale, via two eight-inch mainline pipes, supplies the municipal water for the water system. The water and sewer distribution infrastructure was constructed by the City and is maintained by the Public Works Department.

Capital Improvement Project Schedule and Priorities At this time the City has identified one capital improvement project that may impact the storm drainage: The City is considering construction of a Spring Drain system to alleviate drainage issues along the eastern boundary of the City to Hudson Boulevard. This project is under review by the City and the City has set aside funding for this project. This project will improve storm drainage in the City.

Environmental and Resource Descriptions The only body of water within the City of Landfall Village is Tanners Lake.

Water Based Recreation The City of Landfall Village supports the watershed district in their efforts to improve the water quality of Tanners Lake. We are bordered on the west by Tanners Lake and have provided several facilities for the enjoyment of the lake, such as a small beach area, a fishing pier and a small boat launch area.

Pollutant Source There are no known contamination sites within the City of Landfall Village that adversely affect the ground water or the lake.

Groundwater Resource Data and Water Appropriation

There are no known unsealed wells within the City of Landfall Village. There are no known water appropriation permits within the city.

Biodiversity The vegetative cover of the City of Landfall Village consists of mature trees, grass, and landscaping of the home sites.


Surface Water and Storm Drain Systems The storm water system in the City of Landfall Village is divided and drains into two lakes, Tanners Lake and Battle Creek Lake. The City of Landfall Village sits on a watershed divide between Tanners Lake and Battle Creek Lake watersheds. There is very little upstream water flowing into the City from another city. However, the runoff from Landfall flows into the adjacent City of Woodbury via the northerly ditch of Hudson Boulevard and the storm sewer under I-94. The area draining to Tanners Lake totals nine point twenty-four (9.24) acres. This drainage is surface drainage from grass areas and from streets. There is no storm sewer draining into Tanners Lake, on the west side of the city. A Landfall storm drainage areas shown in Exhibit “C” –Drainage Patterns, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is from the RWMWD Watershed Management Plan (Figure I.B. 13-1, Drainage Patterns and Wetlands Battle Creek Lake Subwatershed). The area draining to Battle Creek, totaling thirty-two point twenty-six (32.26) acres is via the street from the north to the corner of 2

nd Avenue and Dellwood Lane where it is picked up by two catch basins. The

drainage from portions of Aspen Way, Birch Lane, Cedar Drive, Dellwood Lane (South of 2nd

Avenue), Dellwood Square North, Dellwood Square East, and Dellwood Square South drain via the streets to the corner of Dellwood Lane and 1

st Avenue where it is picked up by three catch basins.

Problems and issues:

1. Weed growth along shoreline. 2. Drainage issue on Heather Way, Garden Glen, Evergreen Drive and Forest Heights 3. Maintenance of the outlet pipe from Tanners Lake

Implementation and Solutions (referencing above):

1. The alum treatment presently in place will hopefully reduce the weed growth, along with the non-point source pollution control strategy

2. The solution to this problem would not be satisfactory to the residents as it would require having a number of swales across the road which would act as speed bumps. The problem is more of a nuisance than a drainage issue.

3. This is the Watershed’s responsibility and it appears there is no present plan to correct it.

The City of Landfall Village adopted the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District’s plan, data base and model calculations as they affect any future development. The City of Landfall Village Planning Commission and City Council review all site plans for development and will provide copies to the Watershed District for their review. The City of Landfall Village adopted Ordinance 2007-004, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination; and MS4 Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Program (SWPPP). Programs and Projects for Implementation The hazardous spills that would be anticipated within the City of Landfall Village consist of motor vehicle fluids leaking onto the streets or parking spaces. When a vehicle is leaking fluids the owner is immediately notified to contain the fluids or move the vehicle out of the city. Upon non-compliance, the vehicle may be towed to an impound lot. Education The City of Landfall Village publishes a monthly newsletter in which it has articles explaining to the residents the importance of keeping leaves, trash and grass clippings off the sidewalks, parking areas, and streets. The City is working with the Watershed District to set up an educational program for the children and families of the city. The City presently has Ordinance 2007-04 addressing these issues. Integrated Resource Management The City of Landfall Village encourages good shoreline management and techniques. An example would be the Harley Davidson dealership built on the shore of Tanners Lake. Their site design incorporated items such as diverting all hard surface runoffs away from Tanners Lake, a large green area known as “Harley Park” located between their facility and the lake, and a program to keep the shoreline clean.


City Programs 1. Green space – increase by attrition 2. Watershed stewardship activities 3. Park Management 4. Street Cleaning 5. Shoreline and beach management 6. Ground water re-charger practices 7. Public participation in runoff pollution control 8. Spring and Fall Clean-Up Days The City of Landfall Village does not presently have a goose problem. Since the installation of the rip-rap shoreline protection, the goose population has significantly declined. It is unknown if the rip-rap is the cause of the decline or if it is coincidental. The City’s street sweeping policy consists of contracting to sweep the streets in the spring, which picks up debris and sand from the winter and again in the fall to pick up fallen leaves. The City also uses a small sweeper to clean on an as needed basis. Lake Shoreline Management In 1996, the City of Landfall Village had rip-rap shoreline protection installed along the entire city owned shoreline property of Tanners Lake, with the exception of the beach area. The City prefers rip-rap shoreline protection because it is effective, relatively inexpensive and uses minimum land area. The beach is fairly stable, and boat wakes at high water levels are discouraged under a Joint Powers Agreement with Oakdale. The City of Landfall Village has a non-point source pollution control strategy to assist in maintaining good water quality for swimming recreation. Groundwater Recharge There are no well head protection areas within the city. All known wells within the city have been sealed. The City installed new sanitary sewer lines in 1993. The City implemented the County Groundwater Quality Protection Plan through policies and programs that control infiltration and promote cleanup of hazardous spills. For example: Oil and gas spills from vehicles must be cleaned up per ordinance 710.06. Maintenance Program 1. The five (5) catch basins are inspected annually to check if they are clean and structurally sound. 2. The beach and park area is cleaned up periodically. 3. Periodic street sweeping. Standards and Priorities The Watershed District plan requirements, as well as the City’s, will be met for any redevelopment areas. The City will incorporate Hydrologic Modeling, whenever possible, for future redevelopment. Conveyances The City of Landfall Villages’ storm water conveyance system is described in the “Surface Water and Storm Drain System” portion of the plan. The design criteria for the existing and proposed storm sewer are incorporated in Table One. The City’s conveyance system does not meet the Watershed District’s requirement for 100% treatment of the one-year event. There is no known feasible method of achieving this requirement, except through the non-point source pollution control strategy. There are no existing or proposed detention ponds within the city. Flood Plain Management The City of Landfall Village does participate in FEMA. The City incorporated the Watershed District’s plan for “Flood control and freeboard criteria for buildings”.


The emergency overflow route for Tanners Lake runs through the City via the streets. Due to the unique characteristics of manufactured mobile homes (the lowest entry level is approximately three feet higher than the ground elevation); this does not create a problem except for minor flooding of the streets. There has been no development within the city since 2000, when the manufactured mobile home park came under public control. There have been two re-development projects in the commercial district of the city, St Paul Harley Davidson Dealership and Indian Motorcycle of the Twin Cities (formerly Saturn Car Dealership), which resulted in no significant change in hard surface area. The City monitors the level of Tanners Lake and notifies the Watershed District of any significant changes in water level elevations and outflow rates. It is the Watershed District’s responsibility to alleviate any obstruction or plugging of the outlet pipe from Tanners Lake as well as the storm sewers under I-94. Goals, Objectives and Policies It is the City of Landfall Village’s intent to coordinate our plans and policies with the Watershed District. However, the City reserves the right to adopt plans, improvements and policies that may conflict with the policies of the Watershed District as long as there is no conflict with the rules and regulation of the Watershed District. If any City public works improvements or practices conflict with the District priorities, the City will seek District assistance to modify and improve the City project or practices to reduce or eliminate the identified conflicts.

D. Sewer The City of Landfall Village’s residential housing units and commercial properties are served by a sewer system owned and maintained by the City of Landfall Village which was completed in December 1993. The City’s sewer is linked to the Metropolitan sewer system. The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission provides interceptor sewer service through the WONE interceptor I-WO-501. Attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit “D” is a copy of the City Sanitary Sewer map. The current sewer flow was approximately 76,215 gallons per day in 2008 or 27,545,550 million gallons per year, not expected to increase before 2030, and remains approximately the same. In 2007 the City adopted a Storm Water Management Plan in order to address issues of Inflow and Infilitration in its storm water system and sanitary sewer. The Plan enacted as an ordinance prohibits the connection of sump pumps, rain leaders and passive drain tile to the sanitary sewer system. The City intends to televise the sanitary sewer system in an effort to reduce inflow and infiltration.

E. Open Spaces/ Park The City of Landfall Village has a beach and a boat launch on Tanners Lake with a modern fishing pier, which is handicapped accessible. A small children’s park and a picnic area with pavilion are located adjacent to and between the beach and the boat launch. The shoreline has been restored with rip-rap to prevent erosion. Open space is also available north from the boat launch to approximately Fourth Avenue. There is a tot lot at Linden Lane and 5

th Avenue and a green area and open space at Juniper

Curve and Garden Glen. There are no existing or planned regional parks within the City as contained in the 2030 Regional Parks Policy Plan.

F. Solid Waste The City of Landfall Village contracts with a private hauler to provide regular solid waste and recycling services. The commercial businesses in the City contract their own regular solid waste and recycling services.


G. Transit The City is within the Metropolitan Transit Taxing District and within Market Area III. Service options for Market Area III include peak only express, small vehicle circulators, midday circulators, special needs paratransit (ADA, seniors), and ridesharing. Dial-a-ride service is provided by Transit Link. The City is an Ex-Officio Gateway Corridor Commission member, and while not a signatory participant, monitors the Commission activity and has representation on PAC. TAC, and CAC Advisory Committees.

Chapter 7: Capital and Other Improvements - Inventory

The City of Landfall Village has built a City Hall and Community Center/Storm Shelter. Other improvements are a modern fishing pier with handicapped accessibility, rip-rap along the shoreline to prevent erosion, new retaining walls in some areas of the city, new sidewalks and sod for the doublewide homes and new street signs. Additional capital improvements which are likely to occur include the spring drain project, replacement of sidewalks and a new entrance sign.

Chapter 8: Land Use Plan

A. The City of Landfall Village will continue as currently operated: as a single family dwelling, one-story,

owner occupied manufactured mobile home park through at least the year 2030. The City of Landfall Village Planning Commission will review variance requests and make a recommendation to the City Council. The Future Land Use map is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibit “A”.

B. The City plans to remodel the playground area with new equipment. C. The lakefront (beach and picnic pavilion area) should remain open to all residents as a recreation

area. D. The City of Landfall Village has completed the shoreline restoration with rip-rap and will, with the input

from Ramsey Washington Watershed District and DNR, rehabilitate a beach area. E. The City of Landfall Village will cooperate with the City of Oakdale Parks and Recreation Department

to make more services available to residents. F. The City of Landfall Village will work to make rehabilitation, weatherization, repair and other

appropriate programs and services available to residents. The City has joined the Livable Communities Act for this purpose.

Chapter 9: Community Facilities - Goals, Policies and

Recommendations

A. The relationship between Landfall HRA, Park Manager, Residents, Police Department and Local

Government should continue to be improved through communication and cooperation. B. More activities should be available for children, e.g., indoor recreation facilities at the Community

Center site will promote more activities for all ages. More activities should be available for adults. C. Water, sewer and power systems have been updated and improved on an ongoing basis.


D. Moves should be made to improve home, yard and park maintenance, e.g., spring and fall clean-up annually.

E. Possible construction of a skateboarding park. F. Animal control should be improved (closer control of unleashed/unlicensed pets). G. Handicapped accessible City Hall, storm shelter, and recreation facilities are currently available. H. Cable television is available to residents as is Satellite TV. Implementation Plan The City of Landfall Village has appointed a Planning Commission to review and make recommendations to the City Council on the Comprehensive Plan, zoning ordinances, requests for variances, ordinance amendments and special use permits. The City of Landfall Village, in cooperation with the Landfall HRA Board, has appointed a Finance Commission, to create and make recommendations to the City Council outlining a five year plan including use and costs for community facilities.

Comprehensive Plan Exhibits The following Exhibits are attached hereto and incorporated by reference:

Exhibit “A” City of Landfall – Existing and 2030 Future Land Use Map

Exhibit “B” City of Landfall – Municipal Zoning Map

Exhibit “C” Drainage Patterns (Drainage Patterns and Wetlands, Battle Creek Lake Sub-watershed (RWMWD Watershed

Management Plan (Figure I.B. 13-1) Exhibit “D” City of Landfall – Sanitary Sewer Map (Utility Map)

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