06/11/1986 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF EAGAN
JUNE 11, 1986
The special meeting was called to order by Chairman Martin at 7:20 P.M.
Members present were: Martin, Kubik, Thurston, Porter, Ketcham and Carroll.
Members Alt, Bertz, Masin and Caponi had indicated they would be unable to
attend. Staff was represented by Landscape Architect/Parks Planner, Steve
Sullivan and Administrative Assistant, Liz Witt. Mark Parranto of Frontier-
Midwest was also present.
Chairman Martin announced that the only item on the agenda was the trailway
for Hampton Heights. He said, the Commission's concern should be for a trail,
not whether the street is or isn't a collector street.
Mark Parranto stated he had three concerns: 1. With the exception of
Riverton, there are no other trailways along City streets. The proposed
Hampton Heights trail would impact approximately 40 homes in the development.
2. Coachman road is not a collector street. Covington is the only 32' street
that has a sidewalk. 3. The City ordinance does not preclude a trail
recommendation, but it does say they should be along collector streets. Mr.
Parranto said, that he had no problems with putting a trail along Lexington as
part of his developments there, but. with the change in status of Coachman Rd,
a trail should not be required.
Commission member Carroll commented that at the June 5th Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting, the suggestion was made to have Hampton Heights residents
utilize trail connections to Blue Cross/Blue Shield Park - a much safer route.
Commission member Thurston felt that children are not so concerned about
safety and would take the most direct route to get to where they want to go.
Commission member Porter expressed concern with truck traffic to and from the
Public Works garage. He would like to see a trail along the east side of
Coachman Road so the residents could get to Yankee Square Shopping Center. He
did not see a need to cross Yankee Doodle Road to get to Quarry Park.
Commission member Kubik said, there are 130 homes in. Hampton Heights which
should have access to Yankee Doodle Road and to a park.
There was a general discussion about the feasibility of a fairly straight
trail which would require easement from two lots in Hampton Heights. Parks
Planner, Steve Sullivan, said that four to six feet of material would have to
be removed from the crest of the hill and then there would be grading through
the two lots to construct a trail with an acceptable grade.
Mr. Parranto objected to that, as he has all of the lots sold. He indicated
he will be on the June 17 City Council agenda for final plat approval.
Construction would start soon after.
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Further discussion then--focused- on a trail along Coachman Road as it curves
through the development. Commission member Carroll said, that a trail
fronting on 40 lots could cause-a lot of interruption on the driveways.
Commission Chairman Martin said, there are trails on Blue Cross Road, Yankee
Doodle Road and Asbury Road. Perhaps there was no need for a trail in Hampton
Heights. He did not see a natural flow through the reconfigured neighborhood
nor a need-to connect to Quarry or-Blue Cross/Blue Shield Parks. He did feel
it - was''important to` have 'a-'trail 'along Coachman Road from Yankee Doodle Road
to the northern-boundary of Hampton Heights.-
Commission member Kubik -expressed- dismay-that -the preliminary plat had been-
changed and the Commission had only seen the first proposal. Now, the
Commission cannot make a preferred recommendation, because the lots have
already been sold.
There was general consensus not to require a trail on Coachman Road as it
winds through Hampton Heights. Further, there should be a trail to Yankee
Doodle Road along Coachman Road, north of Hampton Heights.
Chairman Martin moved, seconded by Porter, to recommend the following:
1. A trail through Hampton Heights-will not be required.
2. When Outlot A/B is developed, there should be trail dedication along
Coachman Road., which shall extend from Yankee Doodle Road to the north
boundary of Hampton Heights on the east side of.Coachman Road.
Members in favor: Martin, Porter, Carroll, and Ketcham
Members opposed: Thurston and-'Kubik
The motion carried.
The Commission members agreed that the City will still require trails as
development occurs and such trails will be required whether a collector street
or not. It was suggested that staff review and amend the ordinance as
necessary, to reflect the commission recommendation.
The Commission did not take official action, because Hampton heights was the
only agenda item. However, the Commission recommends a trail along the east
side of Coachman Road to the southern boundary of Outlot B. Then the trail
should be on the west side to the southern boundary of Public Works property.
The Commission suggested that fencing will have to be installed on the public
works property to ensure security.
Staff was requested to provide copies of the City Code to Commission members
if possible to do so.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
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