09/14/2015 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
Monday, September 14, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Eagan Municipal Center, Council Chambers
Workshop 6:00 – 6:55 p.m.
• Development Review – Paul Olson
• Tree Mitigation – Gregg Hove
Agenda
I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:00 p.m.
II. Adopt Agenda 7:02 p.m.
III. Approval of Regular Minutes on March 16, 2015 and
Workshop Minutes on May 18, 2015 7:07 p.m.
IV. Visitors to be Heard 7:08 p.m.
V. Consent Agenda 7:10 p.m.
A. Laugen Legacy – Preliminary Subdivision – Paul Olson
VI. Development Proposals 7:20 p.m.
A. Gateway Business Park – Preliminary Subdivision – Paul Olson
VII. Old Business – None at this time 7:40 p.m.
VIII. New Business – None at this time 7:41 p.m.
IX. Other Business and Reports 7:42 p.m.
A. Water Quality Presentation – Eric Macbeth
X. Director’s Update 8:05 p.m.
A. Department Happenings
B. Park Master Plan Process Update
XI. Communications 8:15 p.m.
A. LeMay Lake Phosphorous Treatment
B. Off-Leash Dog Area Ordinance Amendments
XII. Round Table 8:17 p.m.
XIII. Adjournment 8:30 p.m.
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Next Advisory Parks Commission
Monday November 16, 2015 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
TO: Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission (APrC)
FROM: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation
DATE: September 10, 2015
SUBJECT: Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
September 14, 2015
A meeting of the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission (APrC) will take place on Monday, September 14th
at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. To ensure that a quorum is present, please contact Juli Seydell
Johnson at (651) 675-5006 or jsjohnson@cityofeagan.com or Amy Grannes (651) 675-5322
agrannes@cityofeagan.com if you are unable to attend this meeting.
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
II. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda, as presented or modified, is in order for adoption by the Commission.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Pages 3-8
The regular minutes of March 16, 2015 meeting and the workshop minutes of the May 18, 2015
pending any modifications are in order for adoption by the Commission.
IV. VISITORS TO BE HEARD
The Eagan City Council and its Commissions set aside up to ten minutes at the beginning of public
meetings to permit visitors to address items of interest that are not addressed on the regular agenda.
Items that will take more than ten minutes or that require specific action can be scheduled for a future
meeting agenda.
V. CONSENT AGENDA – Pages 9-15
Commission to review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation; water quality and
wetlands issues that pertain to the Laugen Legacy preliminary subdivision consent agenda item, and
to make recommendation to the City County for approval.
VI. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS - Pages 16-31
Commission to review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation; water quality and
wetlands issues that pertain to the Gateway Business Park development proposal, and to make
recommendation to the City Council for approval.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
There is no old business to discuss at this time.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
There is no new business to discuss at this time.
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IX. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
Water Resource Manger Eric Macbeth will give a presentation on wetlands and water quality. This
presentation for informational purposes only no formal action needed.
X. DIRECTOR’S UPDATE – Pages 32-33
Director Seydell Johnson will provide a brief overview of the Park and Recreation’s department
happenings for the month. Director Seydell Johnson will also give an update on the Parks Master Plan
Process.
XI. COMMUNICATIONS – Pages 34-36
There are two communication items included in the packet. Item number one is regarding the LeMay
Lake phosphorous treatment. Item number two is regarding the ordinance amendments to the Off-
Leash Dog Area. Both items are for informational purposes no formal action needed.
XII. ROUND TABLE
The Roundtable is scheduled as an opportunity for Commissioners to ask questions, make requests
for future agenda items, or provide informative updates to the Commission pertaining to energy and
environment initiatives.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
/s/Juli Seydell Johnson
Director of Parks and Recreation
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Monday, March 16, 2015
MINUTES OF MEETING OF MARCH 16, 2015
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (APrC) was called to order at 7:00
p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2015. Commission Members present included Member Michael Palmer,
Member Dorothy Peterson, Member Nathan Neuman, Member David Wietecki, Member Dennis
Thompson and Member Matt Dauphinais. Member Andrea Todd-Harlin and Member Jerry Farlee were
not present. Staff members present Director of Parks & Recreation Juli Seydell Johnson,
Superintendent of Parks Paul Olson and Administrative Supervisor Amy Grannes. Visitors present Mark
Rausch from Alliant Engineering.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Palmer asked Director Johnson if there were any changes to the agenda. Director Seydell
Johnson stated there were no changes. Member Neuman moved, Member Wietecki seconded, with all
members present voting to adopt the agenda as amended. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Member Peterson had one adjustment to the minutes. On page 3 under the Stone Run Development
update first sentence to state Stone Run Development and remove the Case Run verbiage. Member
Peterson moved, Member Neuman seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the
minutes of the January 14, 2015 regular meeting, as amended. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard on items that were not on the agenda.
DIRECTORS UPDATE
Director Seydell Johnson gave a brief overview of the monthly Parks & Recreation Department
Happenings. The turf has been installed at the Civic Arena. The Home Show was last weekend. There
are many seasonal Parks & Recreation position open please apply on the City website. The Eagan Art
House has a staff art exhibit on display at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. As of March 10, there
are 157 adult sports teams registered. Registrations are being accepted through the end of March.
Beginning March 23, residents will be able to order trees on-line through the City website as part of
the May 9 City tree sale. In spite of the recent warm weather, the turf and infields on City athletic
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fields are still very vulnerable to damage. Potential users are encouraged to wait until the City gives the
all clear. Any damage done now will impact use of the field for the rest of the season. Director Seydell
Johnson gave recognition to Kerry Phillips on her Zeta Award for outstanding service to the Minnesota
chapter and the leisure services profession.
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no consent agenda items to be discussed at this time.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
Willow Ridge Development
Superintendent of Park Paul Olson gave an overview of the Willow Ridge Development. Alliant
Engineering is requesting approval of a Rezoning from A, Agricultural, to R-1S, Residential Single –
Small Lot and a Preliminary Subdivision (Willow Ridge) to create 15 lots upon approximately 10 acres
located at 1055 and 1085 Wescott Road, north of Wescott Road and east of Lexington Avenue. As
proposed, the lots will comply with R-1S standards and is consistent with the Low Density residential
land use designation. Access to the site is proposed via a new public street intersection with Wescott
Road. Sewer and water will also be extended into the site. Visitor Mark Rausch from Alliant
Engineering answered brief questions from Commission Members.
After further discussion, Member Neuman moved, Member Peterson seconded with all members
present voting in favor of Actions for Consideration items 1 thru 10 for recommendation to the City
Council: Aye: 5 Nay: 0
1. Recommend that the Park Dedication be satisfied through the creation of the proposed on-site
conservation easements totaling 1.095 acres.
2. Recommend that the Trails Dedication be satisfied through a cash dedication.
3. The applicant shall fulfill tree mitigation requirements through the installation of sixty-four (64)
Category A trees.
4. The applicant shall ensure the survival of preserved trees via protection of the tree’s critical root zones
through the placement of required Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot
polyethylene laminate safety netting), to be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical
Root Zone, whichever is greater. Also, a Tree Health Management Plan shall be provided by the
applicant for situations where grade limits encroach into critical root zones of preserved trees. This plan
shall be provided to the City for review and approval prior to any onsite work.
5. The applicant shall contact the City Forestry Division and set up a pre-construction site
inspection at least five days prior to the issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance
with the approved Tree Preservation Plan and placement of the Tree Protection Fencing.
6. The applicant shall fully meet Minn. Rules Ch. 8420 (Wetland Conservation Act requirements)
and City Code §11.67 (Wetlands Protection and Management Regulations).
7. The applicant shall provide a minimum of 15-foot-wide unobstructed equipment access path
(without obstructions from grading, private utilities, trees/branches, large shrubs, etc.), from
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street-edge to all stormwater facilities’ inlets/outlets. The unobstructed equipment access path
shall be capable of supporting typical maintenance / excavation equipment, for periodic
maintenance access to the storm water facilities.
8. This development shall meet the City’s Post Construction Requirements (City Code §4.33) for
stormwater management and surface water quality for Runoff Rate Control, Total Phosphorus
(TP) & Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Control. Due to shall groundwater issues/inability to
infiltrate, the volume control requirement shall be waived for this development.
9. The applicant shall provide adequately sized pre-treatment (forebays, catch basin 4’ sumps,
etc.) at, or immediately upstream of, all stormwater management facility inlets (pond) to
provide for effective capture and easily-accessible cleanout of fine-sand sized particles. These
details shall be included in applicable plan sheet(s).
10. Before the city issues any Certificate of Occupancy and/or Stormwater Facility Performance
Security on the development site, the applicant shall provide the City Engineer as-built plans
that demonstrate that all constructed stormwater conveyance structures and management
facilities (pond, etc.) conform to design and/or construction plans, as approved by the City. As-
built volumes (for detention and retention) shall be provided for the stormwater management
facilities (pond). The applicant shall submit to the City Engineer certification that the
stormwater management facilities have been installed in accord with the plans and
specifications approved. This certification shall be provided by a Professional Engineer licensed
in the State of Minnesota.
OLD BUSINESS
There were no old business items to be discussed at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no new business items to be discussed at this time.
OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
Friends of the Farm Annual Report
A copy of the Friends of the Farm 2014 Annual Report was included in the packet for Commission
Members for informational purposes only no formal action needed.
COMMUNICATIONS
There were two communication items to be discussed. A thank you note was received from resident
Nancy Sweet regarding a recent article in the Experience Eagan Newsletter on our Fleet Maintenance
Team. She was positive feedback for the article and a thank you to our Fleet Maintenance Team. The
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second communication item included in the packet is the latest Experience Eagan Newsletter which
contains and article regarding our Commission Members giving back to the community. Items included
for information purposes only no formal action needed.
ROUND TABLE
Member Dauphinais gave a quick comment that he and his family are looking forward to spring and
experiencing Eagan’s parks. Member Wietecki commented that the ice rinks were in great condition
this year and thank you to staff. Member Palmer stated that arena softball has begun and the turf at
the Eagan Civic Arena is great. Member Peterson had a question on a wetland delineation report on
the previously approved Cedar Grove project. Superintendent Olson stated she would need to inquiry
to Water Quality for this information. After further brief discussion with Commission Members the
roundtable discussion concluded.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Member Wietecki moved, Member Neuman seconded with all
members present voting to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:28p.m.
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Secretary Date
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MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Monday, May 18, 2015
MINUTES OF WORKSHOP OF MAY 18, 2015
A Workshop of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (APrC) was held on Monday May 18, 2015
at 7:00 p.m. in the second floor conference room. Commission Members present included Member
Michael Palmer, Member Dorothy Peterson, Member Todd-Harlin, Member Nathan Neuman, and
Member Jerry Farlee. Member David Wietecki and Member Dave Morris were not present. Staff
members present Director of Parks & Recreation Juli Seydell Johnson, and Assistant Director of Parks &
Recreation Jared Flewellen.
MEMBER ORIENTATION/REFRESHER
Director Juli Johnson gave a brief review of the new member orientation and a refresher for existing
Commission Members. Member Peterson requested staff check the accuracy of her membership to
the Commission for the 2012-2013 term which is listed as a one year alternate. Director Johnson
stated that all packets will be emailed out to the Commission the Thursday before a meeting for
review. If the packet contains more than 20 pages a hard copy will be delivered to the Commission
Members residence via Community Service Officer. If you are unable to attend a workshop or meeting
please email Director Juli Johnson or Administrative Supervisor Amy Grannes. Director Johnson
continued with an overview of Robert Rules, motion review, open meeting law, and the distribution
process of communications to Commission Members. Director Johnson concluded notifying the
Commission that the annual APrC and City Council workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13,
2015 at 5:30 in the Eagan Room.
ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS
After a brief discussion by Commission Members, Member Todd-Harlin moved, Member Peterson
seconded, with all present members voting in favor to elect Member Palmer as the Chair of the APrC
for the 2015-2016 term. Member Palmer moved, Member Neuman seconded, with all present
members voting in favor to elect Member Peterson as the Vice-Chair of the APrC for the 2015-2016
term. Member Peterson moved, Member Neuman seconded, with all present members voting in favor
to elect Member Todd-Harlin as the Secretary of the APrC for the 2015-2016 term.
ROUND TABLE
There was Commission discussion regarding creating subcommittee and work groups. Commission
Members requested more education and training on reviewing development proposals and would like
tutorials from Water Quality, Forestry, Parks, and Planning. They would also like to review ordinances
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and policies related to development proposals. Member Palmer suggested a work plan item to review
the use and the policies of the Off-Leash Dog Area (OLDA). Member Palmer also requested staff to
look into the feasibility of taking down the glass at the Civic Arena ice rink during ice shows.
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Secretary Date
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AGENDA ITEM: V.A – Laugen Legacy Development
TO: Advisory Parks Commission
PREPARED BY: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation
PROPOSAL:
Sophia Grace Properties is proposing a Preliminary Subdivision to create two lots upon approximately
0.92 acres located at 1365 Deerwood Drive, east of Pilot Knob Road.
BACKGROUND/EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The 0.92 parcel was platted in 1996 and contains a single family home with an attached garage and a
shed. The existing home was constructed in 1950 and will remain on the property.
The parcel abuts single-family homes to the north, west and east and is adjacent to St. John Neumann
Catholic church to the south. The proposed development (2 lots on 0.98 acres) results in a density of 2
units per acre. The lots are 18,315 sq. ft. (Lot 1) and 21,978 sq. ft. (Lot 2). Access is proposed to
remain from Deerwood Drive.
PARK AND TRAIL DEDICATIONS:
Parks
Because the subject parcel is not adjacent to any existing park, and a land dedication would be too
small (0.04 ac) to function as a standalone facility, a cash Park Dedication may be appropriate.
Trails
There is minimal opportunity for an onsite trail. A cash Trail Dedication may be appropriate.
TREE PRESERVATION:
This application’s tree preservation will be considered as an individual lot at the time of building permit
application for Laugen Legacy Lot 1.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS:
This subdivision ultimately will generate additional stormwater runoff within the City. Thus, it is subject
to policies of Eagan’s Water Quality and Wetland Management Plan to protect surface water resources
from impacts of land development and must comply with City Code §4.34 Stormwater Management
Regulations. Similar to other residential developments of this size, the City has found it reasonable and
practical to meet these policies and regulations by requiring the development only to pay a water
MEMO
Date: September 14, 2015
Agenda Item: V.A – Laugen Legacy
Action: x
Information: x
Attachments: x
ITEM OVERVIEW: Review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality
and wetlands issues that pertain to the development.
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quality dedication fee. This fee is a calculated cost of a stormwater pond for this subdivision, consistent
with the procedure and rates of the current City Fee Schedule.
There are no wetlands on this parcel, so City Code §11.67, Wetland Protection and Management
Regulations do not apply.
ALTERNATIVES TO BE CONSIDERED:
1. The Park Dedication for the project shall be satisfied with a cash payment as determined by the
applicable 2015 Park Dedication rate.
2. The Trail Dedication for the project shall be satisfied with a cash payment as determined by the
applicable 2015 Trail Dedication rate.
3. The applicant shall submit an individual residential lot tree preservation plan at the time of
building permit application.
4. Water Quality requirements for the project shall be satisfied with a cash payment as
determined by the applicable 2015 Water Quality Dedication rate.
5. Other
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NOTES
1. UTILITIES SHOWN ARE APPROXIMATE LOCATION. LOCATIONS OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES COMPILED
FROM VISUAL EVIDENCE (FLAGGING & PAINT MARKS) AND RECORD DRAWINGS (DESIGN & AS-BUILT).
CALL GOPHER STATE ONE CALL AT 811 FOR ALL UTILITY, GAS LINE, AND ELECTRICAL LINE LOCATIONS
PRIOR TO EXCAVATION.
2. PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED R-1 (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY).
3. TOTAL AREA OF PROPOSED LOTS AS SHOWN:
A. LOT 1, BLOCK 1 = 18,315 SQ.FT. (0.420 AC.)
B. LOT 2, BLOCK 2 = 21,978 SQ. FT. (0.504 AC.)
C. NO RIGHT-OF-WAY TO BE DEDICATED WITH THIS PLAT.
4. BENCHMARK - TOP NUT HYDRANT A THE SW CORNER OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1. ELEV. = 897.33
LAUGEN LEGACY
Developer:
Sophia Grace Properties, LLC
- Deena Laugen
612-382-8291
15776 Diamond Way
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Surveyor / Engineer:
Jacobson Engineers & Surveyors
- Grant D. Jacobson
952-469-4328
21029 Heron Way
Lakeville, MN 55044
TREES TO BE REMOVED (CONCEPT)
TREE TAG # SPECIES SIZE
398 PINE 6
399 OAK 27
400 WALNUT 20
409 ELM 18
410 BOXELDER 11
411 BOXELDER 11
416 SPRUCE 10
417 SPRUCE 20
CONCEPT GRADING PLAN
SHOWING POSSIBLE HOUSE
LOCATION AND ASSOCIATED GRADES
NO GRADING WILL BE DONE
WITH THIS DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT: 12% OF TREES TO BE REMOVED
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EXISTING LEGEND
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RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
EASEMENT LINE
WATER MAIN
SANITARY SEWER
STORM SEWER
WATER SERVICE
SANITARY SERVICE
POWER POLE
HYDRANT
WATER VALVE
SANITARY MANHOLE
CONIFEROUS TREE
DECIDUOUS TREE
CONTOUR LINE
TREE INVENTORY
TREE TAG # SPECIES SIZE
389 SPRUCE 12
390 PINE 20
391 SPRUCE 7
392 OAK 30
393 OAK 26
394 SPRUCE 12
395 OAK 32
396 OAK 34
397 PINE 9
398 PINE 6
399 OAK 27
400 WALNUT 20
401 PINE 8
402 PINE 15
403 PINE 14
404 PINE 12
405 PINE 12
406 PINE 10
407 PINE 10
408 PINE 11
409 ELM 18
410 BOXELDER 11
411 BOXELDER 11
412 PINE 13
413 PINE 15
414 OAK 11
415 SPRUCE 8
416 SPRUCE 10
417 SPRUCE 20
418 OAK 25
419 OAK 21
420 OAK 26
421 SPRUCE 16
422 SPRUCE 16
423 PINE 17
424 PINE 17
425 PINE 16
426 APPLE 16
427 PINE 16
428 PINE 11
429 OAK 11
430 OAK 20
431 PINE 13
432 PINE 13
433 OAK 20
434 OAK 8
435 SPRUCE 9
436 OAK 19
437 SPRUCE 15
438 PINE 7
439 OAK 46
440 PINE 8
441 PINE 8
442 PINE 10
443 SPRUCE 8
444 PINE 7
445 SPRUCE 8
446 SPRUCE 7
447 PINE 16
448 SPRUCE 11
449 PINE 9
450 SPRUCE 10
451 PINE 7
452 PINE 9
453 SPRUCE 10
454 OAK 24
455 PINE 11
456 OAK 24
457 SPRUCE 8
NOTES
1. UTILITIES SHOWN ARE APPROXIMATE LOCATION. LOCATIONS OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
COMPILED FROM VISUAL EVIDENCE (FLAGGING & PAINT MARKS) AND RECORD DRAWINGS
(DESIGN & AS-BUILT). CALL GOPHER STATE ONE CALL AT 811 FOR ALL UTILITY, GAS LINE, AND
ELECTRICAL LINE LOCATIONS PRIOR TO EXCAVATION.
2. PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED R-1 (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY).
3. TOTAL AREA OF PROPERTY AS SHOWN:
A. LOT 2, BLOCK 1 = 40,293 SQ.FT. (0.925 AC.)
4. BENCHMARK - TOP NUT OF HYDRANT AT SW CORNER OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1. ELEV. = 897.33
5. SURVEY WAS COMPLETED IN JULY / AUGUST, 2015.
6. NO WETLANDS EXIST ON THE SITE.
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AGENDA ITEM: VI.A - Gateway Business Park
TO: Advisory Parks Commission
PREPARED BY: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation
PROPOSAL:
Wyatt Sharing and Caring, LLC, is proposing a Preliminary Subdivision to create two lots and one outlot
on approximately 33 acres of undeveloped land located at 510 Lone Oak Road in the Northeast ¼ of
Section 26.
BACKGROUND/EXISTING CONDITIONS:
On July 7, 2015, the City Council approved a Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment to change the
land use designation from Office/Service to Industrial and a rezoning from Agriculture to I-1, Limited
Industrial.
The site is wooded with gently rolling topography with areas of steep slopes, and contains some
wetland areas. The site has a topographical change of over 90 feet. The northern one-third of the site
generally slopes to the north and the southern two-thirds slope to the south. Access to the site is
provided from both Lone Oak Road and a frontage road/Highway 55.
PARK AND TRAIL DEDICATIONS:
Parks
The Comprehensive Guide Designation for NE Eagan including the subject parcel is a combination of
Business Park/Industrial and Office Service. The proposed use is consistent with said designation.
Consequently there is no imminent need for a neighborhood park and therefore no need for a
dedication of land at this time. At such future time as there would be a residential development
proposal in NE Eagan, it may be appropriate to consider a land dedication or a shared project with the
City of Inver Grove Heights immediately to the east.
In lieu of a dedication of land the park dedication requirement may be met with a cash payment.
Commercial and industrial developments are charged a dedication rate based upon the size of the
building which generally correlates with the number of potential employees and impacts. In regard to
dedication for the subject parcel, the Gateway Business Park is considered to be an Industrial
development. The current 2015 cash park dedication rate for an Industrial development is $243 per
1000 sq ft of floor space. The final calculation of the cash dedication would be based the size of the
building(s) at the time of the building permit and the rate in effect at the time.
MEMO
Date: September 14, 2015
Agenda Item: VI.A – Gateway Business Park
Action: x
Information: x
Attachments: x
ITEM OVERVIEW: Review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality
and wetlands issues that pertain to the development.
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The area of any dedicated conservation easements that are intended to buffer wetland or conserve
unique features may be credited towards a dedication. The development currently includes
conservation easements that total approximately 27,471 sq ft or the equivalent of approximately 19%
of a full land dedication (est 3.3 acres) for the site. Once the easements are accepted, approximately
19% of a full cash dedication would be deducted as credit.
Trails
The development would be responsible for a cash trail dedication based upon net acres as determined
with the final approved plans. The current 2015 rate for an Industrial development is $1,251 per net
acre. No public connective trails are currently proposed with the development thus there would not be
a trail credit applied.
TREE PRESERVATION:
This development’s tree preservation will be considered on a multiple-lot, two-phase, commercial type
of application. There are three lots within this application, however the applicant will be performing all
the site clearing and grubbing at one time with the initial site development while only building on Lots
1 and 2. Outlot A, in the southern portion of this site, will be completed at some future time. Per the
City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance allowable tree removal for this type of development
proposal is set at 47.5%.
A tree inventory has been submitted with this application and then field verified by city staff. The tree
inventory indicates that there are one-thousand four-hundred twenty (1,420) significant trees
currently existing on site. Tree species include green ash (518), black cherry (236), oak (167), red cedar
(129), boxelder (90), black walnut (64), spruce (51), elm (21), fir (45), cottonwood (30), paper birch
(29), and a small quantity of other deciduous and coniferous trees. Diameters of trees range from 85”
(a large cottonwood tree, there are also 28 trees over 30” diameter on this site) to 6”, with an average
tree diameter of 11.8”.
According to plan submittal, significant tree impacts will result in the removal of one-thousand two-
hundred four (1,204) significant trees (84.8% of the total).
Because the proposed removal of significant trees is more than allowable there is required tree
mitigation. Tree mitigation for this application as proposed calculates to one-thousand eight-hundred
four (1,804) Category B trees (or an equivalent combination of Category A and/or C trees). An
equivalent cash mitigation amount for this mitigation would be approximately $391,800.
The applicant has submitted a Tree Mitigation Plan as part of Gateway Business Center Phase 1 that
shows the installation of four-hundred thirty-seven (437) Category B trees. Therefore, this leaves an
outstanding tree mitigation balance of eight-hundred sixty-nine (1,306 – 437 = 869) Category B trees or
an equivalent number of Category A and/or Category C trees or a cash mitigation to be fulfilled with
the future construction on Outlot A in the southern portion of this site.
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WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS:
This new development will need to comply with the City’s Stormwater Management Requirements
(City Code §4.34) for stormwater management and surface water quality, including controls for
volume, runoff rates, pollutants, flooding, and erosion. Proposed stormwater management facilities
include underground storage, infiltration basins, and ponding.
Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act Rules (Minn. Rules Ch. 8420) and Eagan’s Wetland Protection
and Management Regulations (City Code §11.67) apply to this development proposal because there
are wetlands on site. Accordingly, the City approved the developer’s wetland delineation report on July
23, 2015 that identified six wetland areas. The developer also applied for a replacement plan decision,
consistent with Minn. Rules Ch. 8420. On August 18, 2015, the Eagan City Council approved filling of
three wetlands that cover 22,924 ft2 (0.5263 acre) and replacing those impacts by withdrawing 45,848
ft2 (1.05 acres) of wetland credits from a wetland bank located in Blakeley Township of Scott County.
The Council’s conditions of approval include:
• Avoided wetlands shall be provided buffers in accordance with City Code §11.67
• A transaction form for withdrawal of wetland bank credits shall be submitted to the City of
Eagan for signature and evidence of a fully executed copy from MN Board of Water and Soil
Resources shall be received by the City prior to any wetland fill impacts.
City Code §11.67 requirements provide for 40-foot-wide wetland buffers (i.e., conservation easements)
surrounding the remaining wetlands. The total gross area of required conservation easements is
27,443 ft2 (0.63 acre).
ALTERNATES TO BE CONSIDERED:
1) Recommend that the Park Dedication be satisfied through a cash dedication at the applicable
rate and as determined by the final plans submitted at the time of the building permit with
credit given for approved conservation easements.
2) Recommend that the Trail Dedication be satisfied through a cash dedication at the applicable
rate and as determined by the final plans submitted at the time of the building permit.
3) The applicant shall fulfill tree mitigation requirements as part of Gateway Business Center
Phase 1 through the installation of four-hundred thirty-seven (437) Category B trees.
4) An outstanding tree mitigation balance of eight-hundred sixty-nine Category B trees or an
equivalent number of Category A and/or Category C trees or a cash mitigation shall be fulfilled
with the future development of Outlot A.
5) The applicant shall ensure the survival of preserved trees via protection of the tree’s critical
root zones through the placement of required Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt
fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting), to be installed at the Drip Line or at the
perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever is greater. Also, a Tree Health Management Plan
shall be provided by the applicant for situations where grade limits encroach into critical root
zones of preserved trees. This plan shall be provided to the City for review and approval prior to
any onsite work.
6) The applicant shall contact the City Forestry Division and set up a pre-construction site
inspection at least five days prior to the issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance
with the approved Tree Preservation Plan and placement of the Tree Protection Fencing.
7) Other
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GATEWAY
INDUSTRIAL PARK
OF EAGAN
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION NARRATIVE
September 2, 2015
(Revision)
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND ......................................................................................................................... 3
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN DESIGNATION ......................................................................................................... 3
EXISTING LAND USE ........................................................................................................................................... 3
ZONING CLASSIFICATION ..................................................................................................................................... 3
SURROUNDING AREA ZONING ............................................................................................................................. 3
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN ......................................................................................................................... 4
General Description ................................................................................................................................... 4
Building Design.......................................................................................................................................... 5
Parking ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Screening ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Storm water Management ....................................................................................................................... 5
Signage ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Lighting ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Wetland Inventory .................................................................................................................................... 8
INFRASTRUCTURE .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Sanitary Sewer .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Domestic Water ........................................................................................................................................ 9
TIMING AND PHASING ........................................................................................................................................ 9
PUBLIC BENEFIT ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Project Deviations ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Project Benefits ....................................................................................................................................... 10
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INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND
Wyatt Sharing and Caring, LLC is proposing to develop approximately 33 acres in northeastern Eagan to
a mix of light industrial uses that will promote commerce and employment. The proposed Gateway
Industrial Park will be consistent with the City of Eagan Northeast Special Area Plan, which focuses
future land use on jobs and non-residential uses.
The Gateway Industrial Park of Eagan will include three light industrial buildings that include supporting
office space. These buildings will cover a total of 309,600 square feet. The development will include
direct access to Highway 55 and Lone Oak Road (CSAH 26) for shipping and receiving.
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN DESIGNATION
The Property received a formal guide plan amendment from Office to Limited Industrial on March 27th
2015. As a result, the proposed development adheres to the current comprehensive plan designation
and the goals of the City’s Northeast Special Area Plan, which is a subsection of the City’s 2008
Comprehensive Plan.
EXISTING LAND USE
The property is currently configured with an existing vacant homestead and four accessory buildings.
The Owner of the subject property recorded a Final Plat on the property, having intended to develop the
site at one time. As part of that process, a frontage road running parallel to Highway 55 was constructed
which provides primary access to the Subject property. Since the development never materialized, the
existing homestead on the property has remained. The existing house is oriented towards Highway 55
and is accessed from a driveway which connects to the frontage road. There are also 4 accessory
buildings on the Subject property, three of which are accessed from the frontage road, and one which is
accessed and located on the north side of the site and is connected to Lone Oak Road (CSAH 26) via a U-
shaped double access driveway.
ZONING CLASSIFICATION
The existing zoning of the Subject property is Limited Industrial, as approved at the July 7th 2015 City
Council meeting. As a result, the proposed development adheres to existing zoning designations.
SURROUNDING AREA ZONING
The land uses in the surrounding 660 foot radius can be separated into four general areas/uses as
detailed below:
- Immediate surrounding Area (South of Lone Oak, North of Hwy 55): This portion of the city is
currently zoned as Agricultural (A). While these parcels are generally not utilized for active
agricultural activities, they continue to hold this designation until future development occurs
according to the Northeast Special Area Plan. The subject property represents the largest parcel
among these and may serve as the catalyst for future development along both Hwy 55 and the
southern portion of Lone Oak Rd.
- North Lone Oak/East Hwy 55: This portion of the city is predominantly zoned with two
designations: (1) Planned Development and (2) Business Park.
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o The Boulder lakes and Waters developments represents the majority of the Planned
Development (PD) zoning designation. Buildings within this area tend to be
office/manufacturing buildings ranging in size and use. Both owner-occupied single-
story construction and institutionally owned multi-story office buildings exist in these
developments.
o The Grand Oaks development is an 83 acre master-planned business park located West
of Hwy 149/Dodd Road. These properties are zoned Business Park (BP) and enjoy
dedicated amenities. Similar to the Planned Development zoning to the East, these
buildings also range in size and use but the majority of the retable area is configured as
multi-story office buildings.
- South Lone Oak/West of Dodd: The majority of this neighboring land is zoned Limited Industrial
(l-1). These parcels have been developed over a period of multiple decades and serve as an
important industrial hub for the greater Twin Cities. This area represents over 1.2 square miles
and a significant concentration of commercially developed parcels.
- Bur Oaks Residential (South of 55/East of Dodd): This portion of the city is developed with a mix
of R-1, R-3 and PD zoning. The general area represents 0.37 square miles, south of Hwy 55 from
the subject property, bordered by developed Planned Development and Limited Industrial
parcels to the South.
While some medium and low density residential uses do exist in proximity to the site, the majority of
this area has been guided for land uses which promote jobs and commerce. Ultimately, we believe that
our proposed project, with the requested subdivision, aligns with the comp plan and will result in a
more marketable site.
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN
General Description
Based on our preliminary review of the market and evaluation of the site we believe the site can
accommodate approximately 300,000 square feet of office, warehouse and goods
movement/distribution facilities. The current site plan essentially breaks the development up into a
north half and a south half. The development on the north half of the site would be accessed from CSAH
26, while development of the south half would be accessed from Highway 55. Development of these
two areas would not be connected by internal roads, and therefore would disperse traffic from the site.
On the north half of the site we are proposing to construct two buildings which are identified on the
attached concept as Building A and Building B. These buildings would be accessed from a single driveway
which would connect to CSAH 26 and would be aligned with the Ames Crossing Road intersection to the
north. Parking lots would be designed to provide maximum flexibility to potential users of the facilities,
ensuring adequate parking is available to tenants and customers. Truck bays and garage areas would be
located behind Building A and to the east of Building B shielding the trucking and garage bays from
adjacent roadways.
Building C is the largest building proposed and would be located on the south portion of the site and
accessed from the frontage road along Highway 55. The parking areas would be designed to
accommodate a variety of potential tenant types again providing flexibility to respond to market
demands. All truck bays and garages would be located behind the building, providing screening of these
areas from the frontage of Highway 55.We are proposing to develop the site with a mix of light
industrial uses as depicted on the Concept Plan attached. We believe that designing the site holistically
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makes the most sense, but also believe that in order for this quantity of space to be absorbed by the
market that there must be flexibility in the types of uses and users that would be allowed on the site.
The Property is designed to provide frontage along both Highway 55 and Lone Oak Road (CSAH 26). The
necessary infrastructure including regional sewer is in place, which makes this site a great place to start
and continue development efforts consistent with the Northeast Special Area plan. Approving the
requested subdivision provides an opportunity for the City to continue it’s efforts in developing the
Northeast Special Area with uses that promote commerce and jobs. The following information details
our Proposed Project as shown on the concept plan.
Building Design
The property is being developed to address the needs of today’s freight forwarders. The developer has
utilized design concepts from the Twin Cities most successful industrial developments and modeled the
façade materials similar to recent industrial developments in Eagan. The materials utilized are designed
to last a lifetime with fully integrated color, utilizing a mix of material, depth and height to create an
aesthetically pleasing product that appeals to strong corporate tenants. The materials used on the
exterior surfaces of the buildings and throughout the site amenities include a combination of Class I, II
and III materials which meet the required material percentages of the Eagan ordinance.
Parking
The project will include parking for passenger vehicles and semi-trucks, semi-truck loading docks, and
truck maneuvering areas. Truck bays are located behind Building A, to the East of Building B, and to the
North of Building C. This design shields the trucking from adjacent roadways, while maintaining a
market competitive product.
PASSENGER CAR PARKING
The Gateway Industrial Park of Eagan provides 794 parking stalls, which results in an overall parking
ratio of 2.56 per 1,000 SF of building area. Based on market demand and similar recent developments,
the plan has been designed to deliver 1.55 per 1,000 SF parking at the outset with proof of parking for
the balance of the parking requirement, built according to tenant demands as necessary. For reference
Meadowview Business Center provides 92 striped parking stalls amounting to 1.2 stalls per 1,000 SF of
building. The total number of parking stalls proposed is driven by City of Eagan parking requirements by
contemplating a mix of warehouse (85%) and office (15%) at full build out.
Screening
Gateway Industrial Park will incorporate deliberate screening of the truck loading dock through
orientation of loading areas and position all rooftop mechanical units behind parapets to reduce
visibility. All parapets will be compatible with the exterior building materials and green areas
strategically placed throughout the property to ensure adequate screening. Trash receptacles will be
provided within each building.
Storm water Management
Storm water management facilities including underground storage, infiltration, and ponding are being
designed across the site holistically, however they have also been sized in such a way that the north and
south portions could be developed independently. The storm water management facilities are designed
to be located near and adjacent to existing wetland and lowland areas. The current layout of the
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buildings would necessitate ponding near Highway 55 and underground storage adjacent to CSAH 26
rights-of-way with additional ponding and infiltration in the central portion of the site.
The northerly portion of the site discharges under County Road 26 through a 15” Culvert. The rate and
volume are controlled to the north through an underground storage device. The southerly portion of the
site drains to both to the southeast and southwest. A large wetland complex exists on the
southeasterly corner of the site with existing City of Eagan infrastructure in the southwest providing
additional drainage.
Pervious lot coverage will be approximately 79% of the site. Given the desired density goals for the
project, the developer believes that the impervious ratio for the site is reasonable and appropriate.
Sathre Bergquist has submitted a Storm Water Quality and Quantity Plan that meets the requirements
of the City of Eagan. The developer will continue to work closely with Staff to address comments from
the Water Resources Department. The developer will satisfy all requirements for storm water design
and modeling criteria for rate, TSS removal, phosphorus removal and volume reduction.
RATE CONTROL
The development will reduce current storm water discharge rates via underground storage/infiltration
systems, ponds, and infiltration basins. Rate control will be provided via live storage, or bounce, atop
the permanent wet volume of each basin. Due to the proximity of each basin to the entry areas and long
term aesthetic objectives live storage or bounce will be limited to a normal water level of 882.7 to the
high water level of 886.29 feet for the 100 year rainfall event.
WATER QUALITY
The development will incorporate an underground basin, a permanent infiltration basin, and a
temporary basin, which are designed in accordance with City of Eagan standards. The basins will provide
for TSS removal and phosphorus removal. We are providing for 90% Phosphorous removal and 93
percent of TSS as shown in our MIDS calculator.
INFILTRATION
The development proposes to meet the City of Eagan’s requirements by using underground storage on
the north side, an infiltration basin in the middle of the site, and a temporary infiltration basin in the
south side of the site. The site meets the City of Eagan’s Infiltration requirement in the proposed first
phase. Sathre-Bergquist, Inc. has also modeled the storm water to show that the requirements can be
met if the south side develops as shown on the concept sketch.
TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL
The development contemplates erosion control measures of silt fence and temporary sedimentation
basins prior to grading operations, rock entrance berms, silt fence and temporary sedimentation basins
during active construction. All permanent storm water treatment features will be kept offline until the
site is paved and vegetation has been established. The basins will need to be cleaned after the site is
established and the infiltration media will need to be placed.
ALL DETAILED STORMWATER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED IN ATTACHED PLANS
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Signage
The configuration of the site requires both building signage and monument signs located throughout the
property. The current design reflects three monument signs, one fronting Hwy 55, one to the west of
Building B and one fronting Lone Oak Drive. All monument signs will be consolidated to the prominent
intersections and/or corners with access to the project.
The signage is in compliance with the City of Eagan signage code, with the height of each sign not
exceeding seven feet and the overall sign height of three feet. Lighting for the signs is intended to be
provided through illumination from the base of the monument. Buildings are being designed to provide
signage opportunities at each entrance. The signage is only contemplated on one side of each building,
and intended to comply with existing signage requirements.
Lighting
Gateway Industrial Park will provide site lighting from building mounted fixtures and parking lot lighting.
Building mounted lighting will include decorative wall-mounted sconces located at tenant entrances.
Monument signs will be internally and externally illuminated as required by the final signage design.
Landscaping and Tree Preservation Plan
Gateway Industrial Park provides for substantial landscaping across the entire site.
We have strived to integrate sustainable design principles into our landscape design.
This practice includes utilizing diverse plant species, disease and drought resistant
native and naturalized plant material, along with the reduction of stormwater run-off
through the use of a water efficient irrigation.
The property is heavily wooded with a mix of both hardwood and softwood species.
Given the substantial grade changes, we have submitted a plan that maximizes the
tree preservation, implements extensive re-planting all while providing an
economically feasible development.
The landscaping plan includes planting over 437 trees with a mix of both deciduous
and evergreen trees. In addition, the development incorporates foundational
plantings around the building, used to soften building images and integrate
greenspace. These plantings include:
- 283 prairie dropseed perinneals associated with the development of Building
A
- 379 daylilly perinneals for Building A
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- 153 shrubs along the foundation of Building A
Planting areas will be mulched with a double shredded hardwood bark. Sodded areas
will receive soil conditioning prior to sod that loosens the dirt ensuring for water
infiltration.
The planting schedule for the first building alone rivals most Class A office buildings in
quantity and selection of plantings.
Wetland Inventory
Kjolhaug Environmental Services Company delineated six wetlands on and adjacent to the property on
May 1, 2015. A wetland delineation report, request for a wetland boundary and type determination /
wetland delineation concurrence, and an approved jurisdictional determination was submitted to the
City of Eagan and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on June 5, 2015. On June 10, 2015 the City
of Eagan approved the wetland boundary locations.
Construction of light industrial facilities on the project site will require fill in three small (0.08 – 0.32
acre), isolated wetlands that have not been previously identified by the City of Eagan wetland inventory.
The largest wetland on the site will be avoided. This wetland extends onto the Highway 55 right-of-way
and the adjoining property in Inver Grove Heights.
Filling the small isolated wetlands is unavoidable because they are located in the portion of the site best
suited to development, the proposed development which adheres to the comprehensive plan requires
relatively large level areas, and the topography of the site limits the flexibility of the project design. The
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers responded on August 6th, 2015 with a letter stating that the wetlands were
not determined to be jurisdictional. As per the Joint Application Form, the developer has proposed to
purchase wetland credits in lieu of on-site replacement. It was determined through the consultation of
Kjolhaug and Sathre-Bergquist, purchasing credits would allow for replacement of unavoidable wetland
impacts with higher functioning compensatory wetland mitigation.
Wetland impacts avoidance and minimization will be accomplished by:
1. accessing the site from existing entrance points off of Highway 55 and Lone Oak Road;
2. using the flattest parts of the development site for the buildings and parking areas;
3. steepening the grades of new slopes and constructing retaining walls to maximize the use of
development space and avoid the wetland along Hwy 55;
4. avoiding construction on steep slopes to the extent practicable;
5. providing natural vegetation buffers along avoided wetlands to protect against incidental
impacts, as described in the section below;
6. treating stormwater to applicable standards prior to discharge to wetlands; and
7. Using silt fence and other Best Management Practices to control erosion and stormwater runoff
during construction.
The final determination of wetland inventory and mitigation plan is being voted on during the August
18th, 2015 city council meeting. The Applicant plans to purchase 45,848 square feet (1.0525 acre) of
Type 3 Standard Wetland Credit (SWC) from Minnesota wetland bank account 1175, the German
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Settlement Wetland Bank. This Wetland Bank has several characteristics that make it appropriate for
replacement of the proposed wetland impact. The rural natural setting of the wetland bank suggests
that it will be more likely to sustain higher vegetative diversity, water quality, and wildlife habitat
functions than the wetlands to be filled, which generally have low vegetative diversity.
Park and Trail Dedication
Gateway Industrial Park intends to provide a cash dedication for parkland consistent with industrial uses
based on $243 per 1,000 ft2 of bldg as each lot is developed. Trailway dedication will also be provided as
a cash dedication in connection with the 1,251 per net acre, taking into account any conservation
easements that exist across the parcel.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Sanitary Sewer
The site is currently served with an 8 inch diameter sanitary sewer line located on the south side near
the Highway 55 right of way. The plan proposes for an extension of sanitary sewer into the site. A new
easement for the sanitary sewer will be granted to city of Eagan if the property is not platted. If it is
platted, the easement will be created on the plat. The entire site will use 8” sewer line and has
sufficient capacity for the proposed uses and overall project density.
Domestic Water
The site is provided with an 8 inch diameter domestic water supply line from the south and additional
12” connection points on the northwest corner of the site. The current plan is not looped, but the
ultimate plan will loop the water main from the north to the south to provide a water main network.
The 12” line is extended to the east property line as directed by the City of Eagan. A new easement for
the water main will be granted to City of Eagan if the property is not platted. If it is platted, the
easement will be created on the plat.
TIMING AND PHASING
Project construction is expected to start in late summer or early autumn of 2015. The Gateway Business
Park is expected to be complete in time for tenants to occupy the buildings in the summer of early 2016.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
Gateway Industrial Park of Eagan serves as a catalyst for job creation and new development in the
Northeast portion of the city. The proposed project would help achieve the goals and objectives as
stated within the Special Area Plan by bringing diversity in users to the area that are focused on
commercial and light industrial development. One of the most desirable aspects from a light industrial
perspective of the site is its proximity and visibility to highways which makes it a perfect site for
warehousing, distribution and supporting office uses. By essentially bisecting the site between a north
half and south half, the intensity of the uses will be split and traffic impacts divided between Highway 55
and CSAH 26 helping to mitigate any potential traffic impacts as a result of developing this site with
more intensity than envisioned in the City’s current plan.
Project Deviations
The Gateway Industrial Park of Eagan, as currently proposed, will require site flexibility as allowed by the
city ordinance:
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1. Semi-Truck Parking accommodating 20 trailer parking stalls as a conditional use permit based on
the criteria and located to the east of Building B
2. Variance requests associated with Lot 2 having shared access to the public right of way and the
sideyard setback along the
Buhl Investors believes these requests to be consistent with all plans previously submitted, past
practices throughout the city and market standards.
Project Benefits
Buhl Investors submits that the following “public benefits” far outweigh the requested deviations or
conditional permit request. The Gateway Industrial Park creates the flexibility required to meet today’s
market demand, generating the following benefits:
- The site is in excess of 30-acres with dual frontage on CSAH 26 and Highway 55 - the accessibility
and visibility of the site is ideal for warehousing, distribution and supporting office facilities with
limited impacts to the surrounding areas.
- Tax Base Differential. If approved, the Gateway Industrial Park of Eagan will increase taxes from
$43,447 in 2015 to over $230,000 at stabilization – 5x increase in annual revenues
- As the largest single site east of the Lone Oak/Hwy 55 interchange, this development provides
the catalyst for future development consistent with the Northeast Special Area plan.
- Sustainable Design. The property provides continuous insulation throughout the exterior walls
and energy efficient roofing to limit the ongoing energy load.
- Increased diversity of commercial and light industrial development users in northeastern Eagan;
Our Team is interested in developing the site and getting spaces filled with new tenants that will
become valuable business members of the community. The proposed subdivision plan is in keeping with
the Special Area Plan, existing zoning and guiding, and positioned to capture market demand. We look
forward to working together to add value for the City of Eagan.
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Eagan Parks & Recreation
Department Happenings
September, 2015
Strengthen Community Image and Sense of Place
• Eagan Streets Alive will be held Saturday, September 12th at the Cedar Grove District. Over 100
community and city booths will be there filled with activities for all ages connected residents
including 20 food trucks, interactive games, demos, giveaways, city vehicle display and more. Over
115 city employees will work at the event to showcase city departments and in event support roles.
• Eagan Market Fest farmer’s market will be open with vendors only until Wednesday, September
30th. The Power of Produce grant on August 26th handed out $750 in produce vouchers to children
funded by the Farmer’s Market Coalition and Chipotle. As part of the grant, in September children
will participate in activities at the market to learn about healthy eating and encourage them to try
new produce.
• The 10th Annual Harvest of Art Celebration will take place on Sunday, September 13th. The event
will include a community art exhibit featuring 50 local artists, live music, Minnesota Center for
Book arts activity, outdoor Raku pottery firing and artist demonstrations. New this year was a
pottery bowl throw for Empty Bowls, the annual event for The Open Door. The art exhibit is
currently on display through October at the Eagan Community Center, Lunds-Byerly’s, Dunn
Brothers, Wescott Library and Easter Lutheran Church.
Promote Health and Wellness
• Eagan Market Fest hosted two blood drives on August 5 and August 12 at Central Park Festival
Grounds. Both blood drives exceeded goals of 33 donors each day. The 8/5 drive had 39 donors
and the 8/12 drive had 47 donors. They are interested in hosting a drive once a month at the
market in 2016 from June – September since this is a successful drive site.
• Fall softball is over half way through the season. Most fall sports will be underway including
basketball, flag football, hockey and volleyball. Winter sports information will be available in
October with registration in November.
• 62+ Health and Wellness programs sponsored in part by Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds will now include a new location, Brookdale of Eagan.
• The Cardio Bay season at Cascade Bay has ended, collecting the highest revenue to date. Total
revenue in daily sales and season pass sales surpassed 2014 totals by $11,000. The biggest change
to the program in 2015 was the addition of the evening session from 8 – 9 p.m.
Protect Environmental Resources
• Forestry staff is participating in a study of the management of “Needle-cast”, a disease that impacts
Spruce trees. Fire Station 5 has been selected as the site because of the concentration of Spruce
trees. The trees will be injected and then monitored for the next year.
• Planning and design work continue for the renovation/expansion of the Central Maintenance
Facility continues at a rapid pace. A number of new on site Water Quality/storm water
management features and options are being considered including water recycling.
• Staff have been working with the consultants who are leading the Old Town hall renovation project
to ensure that the “new” landscapes are period appropriate and consistent with the desired
theme/era of the building.
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• Disease tree sites visits continue to be comparable to 2014; 83 in 15 and 81 in 14. Actual tree
numbers have varied with 106 DED trees in 14 compared with 44 in 15. Oak Wilt is at 99 compared
with 76 in 14.
Facilitate Community Connections
• Lone Oak Days at Holz Farm will be Saturday & Sunday, September 19 & 20th from 11 am – 4 pm.
• South Metro 55+Senior Expo will be held at the Eagan Community Center on October 13 from
1 - 4 p.m.
• Two local artists, and members of Eagan Artist Connect, will exhibit their work at Fairview Ridges
Hospital during the month of October.
Provide Recreation Experiences
• Fall Xtreme Adventures program, the after school program at Dakota Hills Middle School, is moving
to a two day format. Previously, the program was held on Wednesday afternoon.
• The Eagan Art House finished the summer with record registrations of 650 students, a 12% increase
over 2014. Participants in additional outreach programs in June-August, including Eagan Artist
Connect, exhibits, birthday parties, library classes, private groups, senior adults and artist visits
were 700.
• The Preschool Preview was held Wednesday morning, September 9 at the ECC to showcase all the
activities available for preschools and their families this fall.
• Preschool classes begin Monday, September 14 at the park shelters and ECC. Preschool Dance
classes and Let’s Play! Music Together will begin September 19 and 22, respectively.
• Cascade Bay is now closed for another season. Total attendance was 119,000 people,
approximately 21,000 more than in 2014. Revenue collected on-site was the highest since early
years of Cascade Bay opening. Total revenue for 2015 was $1,053,000; an increase of about
$270,000 from 2014.
• The contractor is expected to begin on the Phase II improvements at Moonshine Park by the end of
September. It is likely that the final completion including the installation of the park amenities will
occur in early 2016.
• Installation of the new play structure at Woodhaven Park is nearly complete. The old structure was
donated to Kids Around the World who are making arrangements to ship it to a 3rd world country
for reinstallation.
• Plans are underway to connect the Art House to the sanitary sewer system. The existing/original in-
ground tanks are no longer functioning properly and are easily overwhelmed by the regular level of
use. The work will be done in mid-September during a break in the class schedule.
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AGENDA ITEM: XI.B Off-Leash Dog Area Ordinance Changes
TO: Advisory Parks Commission
PREPARED BY: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation
On September 15, 2015 the City Council will consider an ordinance amendment of the Off-Leash Dog
Area (OLDA) ordinance. There are two items that are recommended:
1. Allow for two year permits for OLDA to coincide with the two year renewal of the dog license.
2. Change the permit from a dog collar to a colored dog tag.
These changes will make it easier for residents to obtain the Dog License and OLDA permits at the
same time and add the ability to order everything online. The ordinance amendment was reviewed
and prepared by our City Attorney.
MEMO
Date: September 14, 2015
Agenda Item:
Action:
Information: X
Attachments:
ITEM OVERVIEW: Informational Memo for the Advisory Parks Commission regarding ordinance changes
for the Off-Leash Dog Area permits at Thresher Fields.
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