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09/10/1984 - City Council Special9 0 • MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 10, 1984 EAGAN, MINNESOTA A special meeting of the Advisory Planning Commission was held on September 10, 1984 at the Eagan Municipal Center at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Hall, Hohne, McCrea, Wold, Taylor, and Mulrooney. Absent were Wilkins and Krob. Also present were City Planner Runkle, Assistant City Engineer Hefti and City Attorney Hauge. FOREST RIDGE - PRELD(imARY PLAT Chairman Hall stated that the principal purpose of the meeting was to consider the continued public hearing of the preliminary plat application by Dan Gustafson for Forest Ridge Addition'. It was noted that the Planning Commission had continued the application for hearing since August 28, 1984. Mr. Runkle detailed the original proposal and noted that one of the main concerns at the prior meeting was the development at the southeast corner. It was noted that there was no direct access from Duckwood Drive and that three private drives from Denmark are now being provided by the new plan. There would be a two loop system from Denmark throughout ,the development. The project would consist of 186 apartment units and 66 townhouse units for a total of 252, consisting of a slight increase over the previous development. The 12.5 units per gross acre would fall within the R-4 density, which is the existing zoning on the parcel. There would be one garage per unit with one and one-fourth outside stalls. The Park Committee had considered the application.and was concerned about the lack of green space and requested a detailed review of trail, tennis courts and general recreation uses in the area. Dan Gustafson was present and explained that he'd held a meeting with the neighboring owners and their concerns were also about the northeast area and the central eastern townhouses as being proposed. The reason that no access was provided from Duckwood Drive is that there is a high ridge at the south- east corner. Some neighboring property owners also were present and indicated they were generally satisfied but were concerned about the height of the buildings and understood that the roofline will be about the top of the existing tree line. It was suggested that the developer donate the pond at the northeast corner to the City as park donation. The Park Committee recommended a cash donation and trail installation. Mr. Gustafson indicated that the pond will be preserved and that he would be willing to dedicate the pond area consisting of about 2 acres in lieu of cash dedication for park purposes. One neighbor was concerned about natural habitat around the pond, including the setbacks from the townhouses. Mr. Gustafson stated that the plan is to leave the area 15 to 20 feet around the • pond, fairly natural and suggested an evergreen screen on a portion of the east. line. There were concerns about whether the City should accept passive 1 0 APC Special Minutes • September 10, 1984 parks in lieu of cash needed for park development. It was noted that the second proposal is more of a grid pattern bu•t he would remove the apartment building at the southeast corner. Mr. Gustafson also stated that if land were dedicated in the northeast corner, 16 townhouse units would be eliminated. Member Wold favored the dedication and suggested the Council should be aware that it would reduce density, offer additional parkland and suggested the matter should be returned to the Park Committee for review. After consider- able discussion, Wold moved, Mulrooney seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application, subject to the following: 1. Park dedication shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements established by the City Council and approval shall also contain the requirements for the construction of an asphalt trail along Denmark Avenue and internal trail system approved by the City. 2. A detailed landscape plan and outdoor lighting plan shall be sub- mitted and approved by the City Staff prior to construction. Special atten- tion shall be paid to buffering along the east property line. • 3. Concrete curbs shall be constructed along the perimeter of all outside parking areas and access roads. 4. Structure setbacks to the private streets shall be adhered to. 5. A tot lot/play area shall be provided near the proposed recreation area. 6. An appropriate water level shall be maintained for the pond area to retain its function as an amenity and drainage pond. 7. The approval is subject to the preparation and approval of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). 8. Garages shall be required to be rented in conjunction with each rental unit. 9. In the event that land is dedicated for park land, 16 townhouse units shall be eliminated. 10. A detailed erosion control and grading plan complete with 2 foot contour intervals and drainage directional arrows •shall be submitted to the Engineering Department for approval. 11. A portion of this development lying within major drainage district D shall not be allowed to develop until the necessary downstream storm water • facilities are constructed. 2 APC Special Minutes • September 10, 1984 E 12. This development shall be responsible for extending the storm sewer from Duckwood Estates to the storm water retention pond. 13. This development shall provide a minimum of 3.8 acre-feet of storage between the 890 and 894 elevations for the storm water retention pond. 14. This development shall petition for the improvements of street and utilities for Denmark Avenue. 15. The Denmark Avenue street and utility improvement project shall be authorized by Council prior to final plat approval. 16. If installed privately, the plans and specifications for the public utilities located within this development shall be prepared by a registered engineer and submitted to the Engineering Department for approval. 17. A minimum separation between townhomes located opposite each other along the private drives shall be 64 feet. • 18. The unit shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from the private streets. 19. The lower elevation for the 54 -unit apartment building shall be a minimum of 897.0. 20. A 40 foot half right-of-way shall be dedicated for Duckwood Drive and Denmark Avenue. 21. A 10 foot utility easement shall be dedicated adjacent to all public right-of-way and a 5 foot utility and drainage easement shall be dedicated adjacent to the east and north property lines of this development. 22. Easements of sufficient width shall be dedicated over all public utilities installed within this development. 23. This development shall be responsible for its trunk area storm sewer assessment and the upgrading of the street assessment for Duckwood Drive at the rates in effect at the time of final platting. 24. This development shall be responsible for its share of the cost for the improving of Denmark Avenue with streets and utilities and streets. All voted in favor. r1 U 3 • APC Special Minutes September 10, 1984 There was considerable discussion about the proposal for the dedication of park land, noting the new information now available, but that public access was a question from Denmark and from the east. Member Mulrooney suggested that there be no formal recommendation concerning the park dedication but only suggest to the Council and recommend that the Park Committee study the propo- sal because of the sensitivity to open space. Member McCrea suggested elimi- nating only the northerly 8 townhouse units as an option. Wold then moved, Mulrooney seconded the motion to recommend to the City Council that considera- tion be given to the acceptance of the approximately 2 acres for park land dedication purposes in the northeasterly corner, including the pond area in view of the high density of the development and the lack of green space in the general area, with further recommendation that such dedication be considered as a partial fulfillment of park dedication requirements for the development and further, that 16 townhouse units be eliminated from the project. All members voted yes. SEPTEMBER 25, 1984 - REGULAR MEETING There was discussion concerning the large agenda that's being proposed • for the September 25, 1984 meeting and also noted that the School District Bond Issue election will be held that day and that no formal action could be taken until 8:00 p.m. The meeting, however, will commence at 7:00 p.m. C, J VION111); ,67`'Ta;Yr Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. 4 L MA. _ ) Secretary PHH 9 0 • MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 10, 1984 EAGAN, MINNESOTA A special meeting of the Advisory Planning Commission was held on September 10, 1984 at the Eagan Municipal Center at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Hall, Hohne, McCrea, Wold, Taylor, and Mulrooney. Absent were Wilkins and Krob. Also present were City Planner Runkle, Assistant City Engineer Hefti and City Attorney Hauge. FOREST RIDGE - PRELD(imARY PLAT Chairman Hall stated that the principal purpose of the meeting was to consider the continued public hearing of the preliminary plat application by Dan Gustafson for Forest Ridge Addition'. It was noted that the Planning Commission had continued the application for hearing since August 28, 1984. Mr. Runkle detailed the original proposal and noted that one of the main concerns at the prior meeting was the development at the southeast corner. It was noted that there was no direct access from Duckwood Drive and that three private drives from Denmark are now being provided by the new plan. There would be a two loop system from Denmark throughout ,the development. The project would consist of 186 apartment units and 66 townhouse units for a total of 252, consisting of a slight increase over the previous development. The 12.5 units per gross acre would fall within the R-4 density, which is the existing zoning on the parcel. There would be one garage per unit with one and one-fourth outside stalls. The Park Committee had considered the application.and was concerned about the lack of green space and requested a detailed review of trail, tennis courts and general recreation uses in the area. Dan Gustafson was present and explained that he'd held a meeting with the neighboring owners and their concerns were also about the northeast area and the central eastern townhouses as being proposed. The reason that no access was provided from Duckwood Drive is that there is a high ridge at the south- east corner. Some neighboring property owners also were present and indicated they were generally satisfied but were concerned about the height of the buildings and understood that the roofline will be about the top of the existing tree line. It was suggested that the developer donate the pond at the northeast corner to the City as park donation. The Park Committee recommended a cash donation and trail installation. Mr. Gustafson indicated that the pond will be preserved and that he would be willing to dedicate the pond area consisting of about 2 acres in lieu of cash dedication for park purposes. One neighbor was concerned about natural habitat around the pond, including the setbacks from the townhouses. Mr. Gustafson stated that the plan is to leave the area 15 to 20 feet around the • pond, fairly natural and suggested an evergreen screen on a portion of the east. line. There were concerns about whether the City should accept passive 1 0 APC Special Minutes • September 10, 1984 parks in lieu of cash needed for park development. It was noted that the second proposal is more of a grid pattern bu•t he would remove the apartment building at the southeast corner. Mr. Gustafson also stated that if land were dedicated in the northeast corner, 16 townhouse units would be eliminated. Member Wold favored the dedication and suggested the Council should be aware that it would reduce density, offer additional parkland and suggested the matter should be returned to the Park Committee for review. After consider- able discussion, Wold moved, Mulrooney seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application, subject to the following: 1. Park dedication shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements established by the City Council and approval shall also contain the requirements for the construction of an asphalt trail along Denmark Avenue and internal trail system approved by the City. 2. A detailed landscape plan and outdoor lighting plan shall be sub- mitted and approved by the City Staff prior to construction. Special atten- tion shall be paid to buffering along the east property line. • 3. Concrete curbs shall be constructed along the perimeter of all outside parking areas and access roads. 4. Structure setbacks to the private streets shall be adhered to. 5. A tot lot/play area shall be provided near the proposed recreation area. 6. An appropriate water level shall be maintained for the pond area to retain its function as an amenity and drainage pond. 7. The approval is subject to the preparation and approval of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). 8. Garages shall be required to be rented in conjunction with each rental unit. 9. In the event that land is dedicated for park land, 16 townhouse units shall be eliminated. 10. A detailed erosion control and grading plan complete with 2 foot contour intervals and drainage directional arrows •shall be submitted to the Engineering Department for approval. 11. A portion of this development lying within major drainage district D shall not be allowed to develop until the necessary downstream storm water • facilities are constructed. 2 APC Special Minutes • September 10, 1984 E 12. This development shall be responsible for extending the storm sewer from Duckwood Estates to the storm water retention pond. 13. This development shall provide a minimum of 3.8 acre-feet of storage between the 890 and 894 elevations for the storm water retention pond. 14. This development shall petition for the improvements of street and utilities for Denmark Avenue. 15. The Denmark Avenue street and utility improvement project shall be authorized by Council prior to final plat approval. 16. If installed privately, the plans and specifications for the public utilities located within this development shall be prepared by a registered engineer and submitted to the Engineering Department for approval. 17. A minimum separation between townhomes located opposite each other along the private drives shall be 64 feet. • 18. The unit shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from the private streets. 19. The lower elevation for the 54 -unit apartment building shall be a minimum of 897.0. 20. A 40 foot half right-of-way shall be dedicated for Duckwood Drive and Denmark Avenue. 21. A 10 foot utility easement shall be dedicated adjacent to all public right-of-way and a 5 foot utility and drainage easement shall be dedicated adjacent to the east and north property lines of this development. 22. Easements of sufficient width shall be dedicated over all public utilities installed within this development. 23. This development shall be responsible for its trunk area storm sewer assessment and the upgrading of the street assessment for Duckwood Drive at the rates in effect at the time of final platting. 24. This development shall be responsible for its share of the cost for the improving of Denmark Avenue with streets and utilities and streets. All voted in favor. r1 U 3 • APC Special Minutes September 10, 1984 There was considerable discussion about the proposal for the dedication of park land, noting the new information now available, but that public access was a question from Denmark and from the east. Member Mulrooney suggested that there be no formal recommendation concerning the park dedication but only suggest to the Council and recommend that the Park Committee study the propo- sal because of the sensitivity to open space. Member McCrea suggested elimi- nating only the northerly 8 townhouse units as an option. Wold then moved, Mulrooney seconded the motion to recommend to the City Council that considera- tion be given to the acceptance of the approximately 2 acres for park land dedication purposes in the northeasterly corner, including the pond area in view of the high density of the development and the lack of green space in the general area, with further recommendation that such dedication be considered as a partial fulfillment of park dedication requirements for the development and further, that 16 townhouse units be eliminated from the project. All members voted yes. SEPTEMBER 25, 1984 - REGULAR MEETING There was discussion concerning the large agenda that's being proposed • for the September 25, 1984 meeting and also noted that the School District Bond Issue election will be held that day and that no formal action could be taken until 8:00 p.m. The meeting, however, will commence at 7:00 p.m. C, J VION111); ,67`'Ta;Yr Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. 4 L MA. _ ) Secretary PHH