Burnsville TOD Survey

Preparing for Bus Rapid Transit, Updating the City's Zoning Regulations

With major transit infrastructure investments coming to Burnsville, the City is setting the stage for the continued success of the Heart of the City. This work includes modernizing the city’s zoning rules and regulations. The primary purpose of a zoning code is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents. It is meant to create stability within an area so that each district allows for a predictable range of uses and building types.

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Existing Heart of the City 1 and 2 Zoning Districts

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* 1. What do you think is working well in Heart of the City (select all that apply)?

Unique place and character

Building design and architecture

Ames Center

Mix of shopping and restaurants

Housing choices

Mix of transportation choices (walking, biking, bus, and vehicle)

Programs and events

Parks and gathering spaces

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What needs to be improved/addressed in the Heart of the City to make it a better place (select all that apply)?

More shops

More restaurants

More bikeable and walkable environment

Parking availability

Better transit connections

More housing options

Additional jobs

Other (please specify)

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* 3. The Heart of the City is a special place. As such, the zoning regulations should require good urban design and high-quality materials. How do you think buildings and site design should be regulated in the TOD District?

Buildings should be placed nearest to the street with parking on the side or back

Parking lots should be placed nearest to the street with buildings to the side or back

It doesn’t matter how buildings and parking lots are oriented

Other (please specify)

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* 4. The City wants to support an interesting and healthy mix of residential, retail, office, public space, and entertainment. What do you think is an appropriate mix of uses within the TOD District (select all that apply)?

Townhomes and rowhouses

Multifamily Buildings (apartments and condos)

Retail and shops

Restaurants and cafes

Office and medical

Bars and entertainment

Parks and public space

Institutional/government buildings

Modern manufacturing

Other (please specify)

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Proposed TOD District Geography

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* 5. As the City explores the potential for redevelopment and investment, the new TOD Zoning District would include properties to the north of Hwy 13 and to the west of I-35W in addition to the properties already included as part of HOC-1 and HOC-2. Do you support the expansion of the transit-oriented and walkable zoning?

Yes, I support an expansion of the district

Yes, I support the proposed expansion and think the district should be expanded further

No, I do not support the expansion

Other (please specify)

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* 6. The City has heard from some people that parking can be an issue. What barriers existing to parking in Heart of the City (check all that apply)?

Better signage is needed to navigate public parking spaces

The distance between parking lots and my destination is too far

Some parking lots are not well lit, seem isolated, and generally feel unsafe

The walkways between parking lots and destinations feel unsafe

Weather and snow/ice maintenance of parking lots

There simply is not enough parking

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* 7. What time of day or day of the week is parking difficult?

	Plenty of available parking	Parking is about right	Parking can be hard	Parking can be very difficult
Weekday mornings	Weekday mornings Plenty of available parking	Weekday mornings Parking is about right	Weekday mornings Parking can be hard	Weekday mornings Parking can be very difficult
Weekday mid-day	Weekday mid-day Plenty of available parking	Weekday mid-day Parking is about right	Weekday mid-day Parking can be hard	Weekday mid-day Parking can be very difficult
Weekday evenings	Weekday evenings Plenty of available parking	Weekday evenings Parking is about right	Weekday evenings Parking can be hard	Weekday evenings Parking can be very difficult
Weekend day	Weekend day Plenty of available parking	Weekend day Parking is about right	Weekend day Parking can be hard	Weekend day Parking can be very difficult
Weekend night	Weekend night Plenty of available parking	Weekend night Parking is about right	Weekend night Parking can be hard	Weekend night Parking can be very difficult
During events	During events Plenty of available parking	During events Parking is about right	During events Parking can be hard	During events Parking can be very difficult

Burnsville TOD Survey

Preparing for Bus Rapid Transit, Updating the City's Zoning Regulations

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Existing Heart of the City 1 and 2 Zoning Districts

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* 1. What do you think is working well in Heart of the City (select all that apply)?

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* 2. What needs to be improved/addressed in the Heart of the City to make it a better place (select all that apply)?

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* 3. The Heart of the City is a special place. As such, the zoning regulations should require good urban design and high-quality materials. How do you think buildings and site design should be regulated in the TOD District?

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* 4. The City wants to support an interesting and healthy mix of residential, retail, office, public space, and entertainment. What do you think is an appropriate mix of uses within the TOD District (select all that apply)?

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Proposed TOD District Geography

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* 6. The City has heard from some people that parking can be an issue. What barriers existing to parking in Heart of the City (check all that apply)?

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* 7. What time of day or day of the week is parking difficult?

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* 8. What other thoughts do you have about the future of the Heart of the City and transit-oriented development?