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08/16/2004 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionAGENDA ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA Monday, August 16, 2004 7:00 PM Eagan Municipal Center City Council Chambers A. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance B. Approval of Agenda C. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 14, 2003 D. Visitors to be Heard (1) Recognition - Disc Golf Course Designers Bill Ashton and Ian Ashton E. WHEP Annual Report F. Superintendent's Update and Department Happenings (1) Recreation Program Update - Adam Nelson, Intern G. Consent Agenda (1) Clubview Addition - Max Steininger, Inc. H. Development Agenda (1) Sycamore Place - EPIC Development, LLC 1. Old Business J. New Business K. Water Resources Update L. Other Business and Reports (1) Subcommittee Updates M. Round Table N. Adjournment Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Update Workshop Session 5:30 PM Conference Room 2A&B 7:00 pm 7:02 pm 7:03 pm 7:04 pm Page 3 Pages 4 - 6 Page 7 Pages 8 - 9 Pages 10 - 12 7:10 pm 7:20 pm 7:30 pm 7:45 pm 7:46 pm 8:05 pm 8:05 pm 8:05 pm 8:15 pm 8:20 pm 8:30 pm The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance of the event. I fa notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City will attempt to provide the aids. Next Advisory Parks Commission Meeting: September 20, 2004 ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION 2004-5 MEMBERS NAME AND ADDRESS TERM TELEPHONE TERM START EXPIRES JOSEPH BARI 1999 651-454-8442 (H) 4/2005 3033 Timberwood Trail (3 yr. 1999) Eagan, MN 55121 (3 yr. 2002) jbaril@juno.com PHIL BELFIORI 2002 651-905-0293 (H) 4/2006 3671 Canary Way (1 yr. 2002) 651-297-8026 (W) Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 2003) Phil.Belfiori@BWSR.state.mn.us MARGO DANNER 2001 651/454-5688 (H) 4/2007 2037 Flint Lane (3 yr. 2001) Eagan, MN 55122 (3 yr. 2004) mrsmagoo@usfamily.net TERRY DAVIS 1997 651-452-2635 (H) 4/2006 4895 Safari Pass (3 yr. 1997) 651-310-8941 (W) Eagan, MN 55122-2690 (3 yr. 2000) (3 yr. 2003) 452-2152 (Home fax) to .davis s aul.com N. MARK FILIPI May, 1997 651-602-1725 (W) 4/2007 836 Overlook Place (3 yr. 1998) 651-687-9866 (H) Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 2001) (3 yr. 2004) mark.filipi@metc.state.mn.us DUANE HANSEN (Alternate) May, 2004 (W) 4/2005 3911 Denmark Avenue 651-687-9566 (H) Eagan, MN 55123 MUHAMMAD LODHI May, 2004 (W) 4/2007 4361 Bear Path Trail 651-686-5273 (H) Eagan, MN 55122 ELIZABETH PERRY (LIZA) 2002 612-414-6056 (cell) 4/2005 3298 Rolling Hills Drive (3 yr. 2002) 651-452-5200 x138 (W) Eagan, MN 55121 651-452-3201 (H) elizabeth.peny@pulte.com DOROTHY PETERSON 2000 651-454-6532 (H) 4/2006 4337 Sequoia Drive (3 yr. 2000) Eagan, MN 55122 (3 yr. 2003) norsk4337@juno.com RICHARD PLETCHER 2001 651-687-9177 (H) 4/2005 1074 Northview Park (1 yr. 2001) Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 2002) richard.pletcher@usarc-emh2.army.mil Eagan City Staff E-Mail: cmesko@citvofeagan.com polson@citvofeagan.com iasfahl@citvofeagan.com ghove@citvofeagan.com emacbeth@citvofeagan.com Phone #651-675-5505 (Cherryl's # after 4:30 p.m.) Eagan Parks and Recreation Phone Number: 651-675-5500 Eagan Parks and Recreation Staff E-Mail Administration: Cherry) Mesko Paul Olson Jeff Asfahl Forestry: Gregg Hove .cmesko@cityqfeaqan.com polson@cityoLeagan.com josLahl@cityoLegqan.com ghove@cityo feagan. com Water Resources: Eric Macbeth emacbeth@cityofeagan.com Parks Planner/Landscape Architect CJ Lilly cjlilly@cityofeagan.com Recreation Staff: Paula Nowariak pnowariak@cityofeagan.com Sonya Rippe srippe@cityofeagan.com Cathy Bolduc cbolduc@cityofeagan.corn Holly Champlin hchamplin@cityofeagan.corn Colleen Callahan ccalahan@cityofeagan.com Cascade Bay: Aaron Hunter Civic Arena: Mark Vaughan ahunter@citvo feagan. com m vaughan @cit yofeagan. com Community Center: Sandy Breuer sbreuer@cityofeagan.com ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION 2004-2005 MEETING SCHEDULE NAME May 17 June 14 July 19 Aug 16 Sept 20 Oct 18 Nov 15 Dec 20 Jan 13• Feb 14 Mar 14 Apr 18 May 16 Joseph Bari x X X Phil Belfiori x X X Margo Danner x X X Terry Davis x X 0* N. Mark Filipi X X 0* Duane Hansen x X X Muhammad Lodhi x X X Elizabeth Perry x X X Dorothy Peterson X X X Richard Pletcher x X X X = present O = absent 0* = notified staff of absence prior to meeting Recreation Sub-Committee Natural Resources Sub-Committee Acquisition/Development Sub-Committee Terry Davis Mark Filipi Terry Davis Joe Bari Phil Belfiori Dorothy Peterson Richard Pletcher Muhammad Lodhi Duane Hansen Joe Bari Liza Perry Margo Danner Liaison to Holz Farm Study Dorothy Peterson UPCOMING MEETINGS: OPEN ISSUES Holz Farm NRHP Preliminary Evaluation Parks Master Plan Review Volunteer Recognition Methodology ---GIEu of eaaon MEMO To: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION FROM: PARKS AND RECREATION STAFF DATE: August 16, 2004 RE: July APrC Meeting ITEM A CALL TO ORDER ITEM B APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEM C APPROVAL OF MINUTES The APrC will review minutes from the July 19, 2004 meeting ITEM D VISITORS TO BE HEARD Volunteer disc golf course designers Bill Ashton and Ian Ashton will be presented with certificates of appreciation for volunteering their professional skills to bring disc golf to the City of Eagan. ITEM E WHEP ANNUAL REPORT ITEM F SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATES AND DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS Recreation Program Update - Adam Nelson, Intern Intern Nelson has prepared an overview of a facilities inventory he is working on as part of his internship requirement. While the report is not yet finalized, he will provide an overview of the project content. ITEM G CONSENT AGENDA Background memos for the Grand Oak Five development is enclosed for Commission review and recommendation. ITEM H DEVELOPMENT AGENDA The APrC will be asked to review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality, and wetlands issues related to the Sycamore Place development. The Commission has been asked to review other plans for this site in the past. EPIC Development has brought a revised plan for consideration. Background materials have been provided for the Commission. ITEM I OLD BUSINESS There are no items under Old Business that require APrC discussion ITEM J NEw BUSINESS There are no items under New Business that require APrC discussion. J. - 411-ITEM K WATER RESOURCES UPDATE Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth will provide information relative to the Water Resources division. ITEM L OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS 1. Subcommittee Updates- There were no subcommittee meetings in the period of July 19 to August 16. ITEM M ROUND TABLE Any items of concern that might be placed on upcoming agendas, or items of interest will be identified. ITEM N ADJOURNMENT 2 City of Eagan MEMO Parks and Recreation Date: Angust 16, 2004 Agenda Item. E; WHEP Annual Report Actiast Izzformation x Attadiments AGENDA ITEM: E; WETLAND HEALTH EVALUATION PROJECT ANNUAL REPORT TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: Eric Macbeth, Water Resources Coordinator ITEM DESCRIPTION: Discussion of the Wetland Health Evaluation Project (WHEP) Annual Report BACKGROUND/ HISTORY In 1997, the City joined the MN Pollution Control Agency, MN Audubon Society, the MN Zoo, Dakota County agencies, and the cities of Lakeville and Burnsville to implement the first Wetland Evaluation Project, which was funded by a grant from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. In 1998, the Dakota County Environmental Education Program (DCEEP) initiated the Dakota County Wetland Health Evaluation Project (WHEP), which annually expanded and now includes eight partner cities. The WHEP is a joint research and educational project. Its goals are to: 1) provide meaningful data on wetland health to local governments; 2) foster public awareness of wetland values and health; and 3) create positive partnerships between citizens and local governments in addressing natural resource issues. In the eight years of the program, about 500 volunteers have collected biological data at an estimated 100 wetlands in Dakota County. The 30 or so local volunteers make Eagan's WHEP team the largest. In 2002, after five years of state and federal funding, each city began supporting its participation in the WHEP. Funding for the Eagan's involvement comes from the Water Resources program budget, which is approved annually by the City Council. One of Eagan's WHEP team leaders is Tom Goodwin, a teacher at the School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley. He will provide a brief summary of last year's results to the commission ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION This item is for informational purposes only 3 Department Happenings RECREATION DIVISION • Summer softball leagues have finished up for the year and the first week of fall ball was August 9-12 at Northview Athletic Fields. There are 30 teams participating in post-season play. Northview and Lexington-Diffley Athletic Fields held 1,800 games this summer. • The Men's D Region IV Recreational Softball Tournament was held at Northview Athletic Fields July 31 - August 1. There were 45 teams competing in this tournament with Halfway Inn from Eagan placing 3'a. • The Mixed D Region III & IV Softball Tournament had 6 teams from Eagan participating in Red Wing on August 7-8. Help-U-Sell-It-Real Estate took first place with four other Eagan teams following up at #2, #5, #6 & #7. It was an excellent showing for our community and the Co-Rec Upper - Tuesday league. Four of those teams will move on to the Mixed D State Tournament on August 20-22. • Teams are currently registering for fall basketball, touch football and volleyball. These leagues will begin in September at various locations. • Eagan Parks & Recreation will be hosting the Men's Touch Football State Tournament again this year at Northview Athletic Fields on October 16-17, 2004. • Friends of the Farm are gearing up for this years Lone Oak Days annual celebration. The event is scheduled for Sat. Sept 25 11- 4 & - Sun. Sept 26 Noon - 4. • The spring / summer season of youth athletics is now complete and fields are being transitioned to serve fall programs. Eagan Park and Recreation facilities continue to receive high praise and are well utilized for weekend tournament events. • Programs at the Eagan Art House continue to do well. • Adapted programs continue to grow. On August 14 adapted soccer starts for ages 6 to 10 with 32 kids involved. In the fall adapted floor hockey will be the first adapted program to be split into two age groups; 6 - 9 and 10 - 13. In winter younger kids will be invited to participate in the adapted tumbling program. • The newest edition of the News From the Front Porch is in the works. The bimonthly publication for area seniors will be jam packed with trips, Red Hat Society events, daily programs in the Lone Oak Room, classes and more. Free copies are available in the Lone Oak Room of the Eagan Community Center, at City Hall or by calling Eagan Parks and Recreation. • The Eagan Senior Program Advisory Board continues to be challenging itself by prioritizing a variety of tasks and requests by the senior population and working together to develop best practices. They are also currently involved in recruiting new Board members for the 2005 year. Dick LeMay, Board Chair, and Supervisor Bolduc will be conducting an interview with the local cable channel for the 55+ program. This is a follow up interview from a couple years ago, when host and local senior, Gil Amundson, interviewed Supervisor Bolduc about the senior program and its future, which included the idea that there would potentially be a community center in Eagan. • Youth Development summer programming and outreach at Wescott and Cinnamon Ridge. Facilitated a variety of programs including, Wagon Full of Fun, Field Trips, Preschool Evening Games and our Community Program. • All of the programs started slow, and picked up in registration as the summer progressed. The majority of our programs wrapped up the week of August 96. The Community Program continues on Wednesdays through August 25`x. • A wonderful group of five recreation staff facilitated all of the activities and spent time in the neighborhoods going door to door recruiting kids and talking with parents. • Attendance: o Wescott morning preschool 5 -15 daily. o Wagon Full of Fun 20-30 daily o Field trips 5-15 at the start of the summer o Field trips 15-30 for the second half of summer o Community program 10-40 children each week. o Evening Games 10-20 youth o National Night Out 120+ youth o Cinnamon Ridge 5-18 daily • Program planning has begun for the school year. Locations will include Glacier, Pilot Knob, Rahn and Moonshine Park. • We have received a $10,000 grant from Local Collaborative Time Study funds in school district 196 to help support programs at Glacier and Wescott for 2004-2005 school year. In addition, 10,500 has been dedicated to Youth Development Programs through the Community Development Block Grant. • Summer Camps: o Drama Camp, 41 students registered o Two Art Camps, 26 students registered o Volleyball Fundamentals, 34 registered o Court Masters Basketball Camp, 11 students registered • Teens: o Battle of the Bands, Grand Battle took place at the Dakota County Fair. A culmination of six battles that took place throughout cities south of the river. Over 180 youth attended the Grand Battle. o Summer Programs included; Cable Connect, Drama, Sand Volleyball, Volleyball Fundamentals, Rock Climbing, and the Film Festival. o Teen Center summer attendance started slow and then picked up. Since January 1350 teens have visited the center. Our anniversary party is scheduled for September 20, with lots of free activities, music and games for teens. o Bring the Noise Concerts have been successful and continue to appeal to the thirteen plus crowd and draw approximately 40 youth. Friday's reserved for Bring the Noise are currently booked through November. o The Eagan Teen Advisory Board ¦ We held their end of the year retreat in June and will re-convene this fall on September 21 ?`. ¦ They have continued to work on collecting teen center name ballots. The top three names will be presented to the City Council. • Some of the members have also been collecting youth perspective surveys on wireless internet communication. ¦ So far, the Eagan Teen Advisory Board has raised $1,100 in fundraising requests through their work with the Eagan Foundation and adult mentors. o We are currently accepting Eagan Teen Advisory Board Applications. Three positions are currently open. PARKS DIVISION • A preconstruction meeting was held with the selected contractor to detail the plans and procedures for the construction of the new public street extending through Lexington-Diffley Park to access the Lexington Ridge development. Work on the project is expected to begin at any time with completion later in the fall. The contractor has been instructed that the project is to be built "under-traffic" whereby access to the at least one of the north lots must remain open for evening use. Evening youth soccer on the south fields is the primary user during the fall, minimal disruption is expected. • Several meetings of the units of government that are involved in the potential acquisition of the Caponi property have been held to define roles and focus the process. Additional meetings have been scheduled to review a number of issues including the operations and business plan, and resource management plan. The process is expected to go well into the winter. • The on-going dry weather has necessitated that park irrigation systems be run at 100% of capacity. It is important to note that given the large size of several of the sites it is necessary for the system to run every evening to ensure that the entire site receives adequate moisture (1" per week), though the same turf is not watered on consecutive evenings. Many parks have multiple entrances and therefore multiple addresses, both odd and even. • Staff has completed the mid-year application of fertilizer at the irrigated sites. Once again, a high quality slow release product, with a make up consistent with the soil tests, was used. The use of fertilizers helps promote lush turf reducing the need for the use of herbicides and allowing for an increased tolerance to heavy use. • With the end of summer fast approaching, the annual exodus of seasonal employees has begun. The greatest impact is felt in the turf mowing/trimming program whereby turf maintenance on low priority areas and boulevards may be slightly reduced. • 77 applications were received for the vacant park maintenance position. Of these, 44 met the minimum qualifications and advanced to the testing round where they were given a timed test of 100 general knowledge questions relevant to parks maintenance. Those having the highest scores will be interviewed. Authorization has been given to fill both vacant positions from this pool of applicants if the qualifications allow. • The paving of the rinks at Quarry Park as approved in the CIP has been completed. This was truly a cooperative effort; Eagan Park staff surveyed the site and provided equipment operators Eagan Street Department provided the manpower and expertise for paving Dakota County provided the equipment and manpower for excavation and grading City of Burnsville provided a grader City of Rosemount shared a rental paver and provided a truck As a result of this shared effort, the project was completed in a timely and cost efficient manner-thanks to all. Construction of the new rink boards will begin within the next several weeks. • The perimeter walls of the new playground at Cedar Pond Park have been completed. Because of the size of the new structure and the existing slopes, a considerable amount of grading was required. The new structure should be 5 completed within the next several weeks. Work on the replacement of the South Oaks playground will begin upon completion of Cedar Pond. The City has long standing agreements with the local school districts to assist with the provision of amenities that benefit the community. In this vein, Park staff recently completed the installation of several new play features at Red Pine Elementary School. Some recently passed legislation may impact the way in which City's can assess park dedication fees, essentially requiring the creation of a method to document and justify the specific need created by any new development. This may be especially interesting if it applies to commercial proposals. Staff has asked the City attorney to review the legislation and its impact. l''( City of Eagan Pads and Recreation MEMO Date: August 16, 2004 Agenda Item: F-1; Intern Report- Adam Nelson Action Information X Attachments X 1. Sample of report AGENDA ITEM: F-1; ADAM NELSON INTERN REPORT - PARK RESOURCES TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: ADAM NELSON, PARKS AND RECREATION INTERN ITEM OVERVIEW: This report is an aid for event planning. The report outlines the crucial inventory details of the major athletic and event prone parks. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: There was a need shown among the Parks and Recreation staff for a report that detailed all the nuances of the major athletic parks. Part of the intern requirements is to complete a project report-something useful to the department. Upon accepting the task, Intern Nelson went about contacting the maintenance department, clerical staf and visiting each park. The information was then assembled into a report that acts as a guide to event planning at the selected Eagan parks. ANALYSIS: Information was gathered from park surveying and contacting sources that were familiar with each park. Overhead maps for each park were retrieved from the Community Development department. DISCUSSION/EVALUATION: A goal of this report was to make certain that it was accessible to staff electronically as well as in book format. Having the information made available electronically gives access to a wider range of staff. It also allows for the data in the report to be more easily updated and added to. This report will be a very useful tool for any city employee or citizen that is planning an event in Eagan. Many small site parks were not included in this report, but they can always be added as needed. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: This report is for informational purposes only. 7 41?mVoFaagan A?,w. Nt6avt to i Item: F-1; Rcpoc+t Attachment: l . Saw?pl? of R-e ?0?1' Lexington Diffley Parking: • South lot: 171 standard, 6 handicapped • North lot: 107 standard, 2 handicapped • West lot: 268 standard, 2 handicapped Restrooms: 2 restrooms at buildings, biffs Water: 2 drinking fountains, 2 bucket fillers Fields: 7 softball, up to 11 soccer (softball and soccer shared) • Bleachers: On fields 1-5 • Backstops: On fields 1, 2, 4, 5 • Scoreboards: On fields 1, 2, 4 Picnic area: 2 overhangs and 1 shelter Electricity: At both buildings Notes: Lexington Diffley is an exceptional choice for running a softball or soccer tournament. The Lexington Diffley site is well outfitted with electricity, water, bathrooms, scoreboards, seating, parking, and concessions. -1- City of Eagan Parks and Recreation MEMO Date: August 16, 2004 Agenda Item: G-1; Clubview Addition Action X Information Attachments X 1. Location Map 2. Site Plan 3. Grading/ Utility Plan AGENDA ITEM: G-2; CLUBVIEW ADDITION - MAX STEININGER, INC. TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: PARKS AND RECREATION STAFF ITEM DESCRIPTION: Review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality, and wetlands issues that pertain to the Clubview Addition development proposal. BACKGROUND/ HISTORY The applicant is requesting approval of a Rezoning from Agriculture to Planned Development, a Preliminary Subdivision (Clubview Addition) of five acres to create two lots and a Preliminary Planned Development to allow an existing single family residence and contractor's yard to continue as is and development of an office building, for property located at 3070 Lexington Avenue in the northwest 1/4 of Section 11. The subject site contains an existing single family home and an existing contractor's yard, the lot is not platted. The contractor's yard has been operating at this location for 36 years, no complaints have been filed with the city regarding this operation. The site functions as a residence and active contractor's yard. The residence is screened from Lexington Avenue by significant trees. The equipment and materials for the contractor's yard is stored onsite. PARKS AND TRAILS DECIATION Parks or trails dedication due for the development shall be satisfied through a cash dedication. TREE PRESERVATION Tree preservation issues for Clubview Addition will be addressed at the time of building permit application. WATER QUALITY/ WETLANDS This parcel is located in Drainage District "E," which drains to the east toward Thresher Fields Park. Because of the parcel's size, on-site water quality treatment of runoff would be required. The developer is proposing to construct a pond that will address water quality requirements for both lots of the subdivision, even though only Lot 1 is proposed to be developed at this time. Factoring the same percent impervious cover for Lot 2 as is proposed for Lot 1 (approximately 75 percent), the treatment pond would need the following minimum dimensions: wet-storage volume of 0.72 acre-feet and surface area of 0.29 acres. The pond would need a 10-foot wide aquatic bench extending from the normal water level (NWL) to one foot below the NWL, and the side slopes 19 below the aquatic bench would be at a 3:1 slope to a maximum depth of 10 feet. Outlet structures must meet City design standards. If future development of Lot 2 exceeds the, assumed 75 percent impervious cover, the volume of the treatment pond may need to be expanded. There are no jurisdictional wetlands associated with this development. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION 1. The park dedication shall be satisfied through a cash dedication. 2. The trail dedication shall be satisfied through a cash dedication. 3. Tree preservation issues for Clubview Addition will be addressed at the time of building permit application. 4. An on-site pond should be constructed to treat runoff from an assumed 75 percent eventual impervious cover of the parcel (Lots 1 and 2). The pond should have a minimum wet- storage volume of 0.72 acre-feet and surface area of 0.29 acres. The pond should have a 10- foot wide aquatic bench extending from the normal water level (NWL) to one foot below the NWL, and the side slopes below the aquatic bench should be at a 3:1 slope to a maximum depth of 10 feet. Outlet structures must meet City design standards. q Location Map I-A ti Item: & j; CI?Abv??s Ax?6;AA" Attachment: MiLf t, of Subject Site i; i ?? ?Tm9 J 7- ? i L y ^.,1 ? Ili 1000 0 1000 2000 Feet Development/Developer. Max Steininger Application: Rezoning, Preliminary Subdivision, CUP Case No.: 11-RZ-13-08-03 Map Prepared using ERSI ArcView 3.1. Parcel bass map data provided N by Dakota County Office of GIS and is current as of June 2003. w E Cif OF C'CI THIS MAP IS INTENDED FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY v qnri The City of Eagan and Dakota County do not guarantee the accuracy of this Information and are S Community Development Departn<tnt not responsible for errors or omissions. SITE PLAN - - - - - - - - - - Max Steininger Inc. Agpt IK! ea yr ._ NAP Pao I t: ti IL ( I ?raso?•u r ancnRa -------------- ----------- IL 11 LOT' Z p 64,275 5F ?' ?? ? ? 'tl?°o??"a"te it ?`? `? , ??, 5?, for 1 ? ' JI iMPM i1%Y PARKrb /RCA MW SP Z Mix src a I GFeM FAa AREA . 6545 +P I \ PAIO(N6 FZWWOID" 1- ? ? 'I•• , Ir ^ arM-OAW X90% - 488OT/00 . 'LS' FALLS ( " ,;11 blues P«aom _ Z 19 FALLS VP01T Q PAW," . 14 - - - - mwss .:I iOi/l FAMS ALLS RRAT.LD fl a,AVar , , ! •°r° ° y ?1. ',?:?,:?:•? •'. ` - : TOM lOf AMA . WS78 W I LOT' II . ! 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H a1. /!/IfTLi:`c'+' tffY7Qll11fG_ I SIT t:i W AX?wq ey,...n.JI rJ An.?w. lDt 631-Oa20! aW r4 FM GO== DW n?C A II ?i??? =City of Eagan Parks and Recreation MEMO AGENDA ITEM: H-i; SYCAMORE PLACE - EPIC DEVELOPMENT, LLC TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: PARKS AND RECREATION STAFF Date: August 16, 2004 Agenda Item: H-1; Sycamore Place Action X Information Attachments X 1. Location Map 2. Existing Conditions 3. Site Plan 4. Grading Plan 5. Wetland Mitigation 6. Tree Preservation 7. Tree Mitigation ITEM DESCRIPTION: Review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality, and wetlands issues that pertain to the Sycamore Place development proposal. BACKGROUND/ HISTORY The applicant is requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision (Sycamore Place) of 6 acres to create 9 single family lots on property located north of the dead end street of Sycamore Court in the SE t/4 of Section 36. The property is vacant and not platted. In December a similar application was submitted to subdivide the subject property into 14 single family lots. There were some discrepancies in the wetland delineation report, which then called for a Technical Evaluation Panel to discuss the issues. Once the proper wetland delineation was presented the applicant requested to use wetland banking credits, the Advisory Parks Commission was opposed to this proposal. The applicant later withdrew the application, prior to any public hearing or Council review. The subject site is vacant and heavily wooded. There are wetlands onsite. Sycamore Court dead ends at the beginning of the subject properties boundaries. The property is surrounded by single family uses and low density residential. The east side of the property borders Inver Grove Heights. This development is consistent with R-1 single family residential standards. PARKS AND TRAILS DECIATION Parks or trails dedication due for the development shall be satisfied through a cash dedication. TREE PRESERVATION A tree inventory submitted with this application indicates that there are two-hundred seven (207) significant trees in the inventory. Individual tree size and species break down is as follows: Species Avg Diameter Dia. Range Count Percent of Total Silver Maple 16" 12"-33" 164 79% Oak 18" 8"-29" 6 3% 10 The balance of the tree inventory is comprised of box elder, elm, black cherry, cottonwood, willow, and ash trees averaging 15" in diameter. The development as proposed will result in the removal of one-hundred forty-two (142) significant trees (68.6% of the total). According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance allowable tree removal for this type. of development proposal (single-phase, multiple-lot, single-unit residential) is set at 40% of the total significant trees. With a proposed removal more than the allowable amount, there is required tree mitigation for this proposal. The required tree mitigation calculates to sixty-six (66) Category A trees (or an equivalent combination of Category B and/or Category C trees). The applicant has submitted a Tree Replacement Plan that shows the installation of sixty-six (66) Category A trees. WETLAND REPLACEMENT PLAN The commission has reviewed wetland replacement plans for previous versions of this proposed development. The last time, at the April 19 meeting, the commission unanimously recommended to deny the plan, based on a desire for the developer to make a better effort to keep the replacement wetland area in Eagan. Prior to the City Council's scheduled May 18, 2004 decision on that plan, the developer formally withdrew his application. The developer has now filed a revised wetland replacement plan application for the project. In response to the commission's concerns, this plan has less wetland impacts than previously, and all of the replacement wetland area is proposed on-site. There are four wetlands totaling 1.24 acres on the parcel. The developer is proposing to impact up to 0.33 acre of this wetland area (14,518 square feet) by filling. A proposed 0.27 acre (11,662 square feet) of wetland excavation would help to create a stormwater pond to be constructed on the site, but state wetland conservation rules do not consider excavation of this type of wetland to be an impact that requires replacement. To fulfill the required 2:1 replacement ratio, the developer proposes to replace the fill impact by: 1) restoring 0.53 acre (23,000 square feet) of historically filled wetland (factored at 25 percent for replacement credit purposes), 2) creating 0.28 acre (12,038 square feet) of new wetland area adjacent to existing wetland, and 3) creating at least 0.33 acre (14,518 square feet) of upland buffer area as "public value credit." The replacement plan includes a required five-year management and monitoring strategy, which would begin after completion of construction or until the Wetlands Technical Evaluation Panel is satisfied that replacement wetland is fully functional. The developer must submit annual monitoring reports to the City beginning the year after construction completion. Because the 30-day public comment period on the replacement plan ends September 10, 2004, an approval of the plan at the September 7 City Council meeting may need to be contingent on comments received. 1I WATER QUALITY This proposed 6.0-acre single-family subdivision is located at the upper edge of the City's L- watershed. Approximately 0.3 acres of the site will drain northeast to a small pond, which appears to have been created historically. The remaining portion of the site (approximately 5.7 acres), as well as about 0.6 acres of Pines Edge 1` Addition in Inver Grove Heights to the east, will drain west to City Pond LP-27.5, a shallow, natural wetland that is connected to the City's stormwater drainage system. Minimum requirements for volume and area of water quality treatment ponds are based on the impervious proportion of proposed developments (i.e., land covered by buildings, parking lots, driveways, and walks). The total impervious proportion of this proposed subdivision is approximately 28.5 percent. To meet water quality requirements, a minimum wet-pond volume of 0.53 acre-feet covering an area of 0.24 acres would be needed. The pond would have a maximum depth of six feet. The developer proposes to create adequate stormwater treatment volume by excavating the natural wetland on site. As mentioned previously, state wetland conservation rules do not consider excavation of this type of wetland to be an impact that requires replacement. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION 1. The park dedication shall be satisfied through a cash dedication. 2. The trail dedication shall be satisfied through a cash dedication. 3. To require that the applicant fulfill required tree preservation mitigation through the installation of sixty-six (66) category A trees to be installed on site. 4. To require that Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever is greater, of significant trees/woodlands to be preserved on-site. 5. 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III I I j `•I I //1 ==1J G77L-Pw CIL- IVI i L ---.1 I I r' I _- L-_ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - \<= ; --? jtx ?------------------ I + 1 I ) Item: IA-1; J4c4Mo-re Mat t Attachment: -7.T - y?4:A- gcL- ? GV a W° - az ( s - ? ?,g I h-. rf? faJ pp???yy 1 , I ?I it Subject to approval ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA MINUTES OFBEGULAR MEETING OF JULY 19, 2004 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on July 19, 2004 with the following Commission Members present: Dorothy Peterson, Joe Bari, Phil Belfiori, Richard Pletcher, Elizabeth Perry, Margo Danner, Muhammad Lodhi, and Duane Hansen. Staff present included Paul Olson, Parks Superintendent, Jeff Asfahl, Recreation Superintendent, Gregg Hove, City Forester, Eric Macbeth, Water Resources, Sheila Cartney, City Planner, Coordinator, Beth Wielde, Research and Special Projects, Holly Champlin, Preschool Program Coordinator, Adam Nelson, Parks and Recreation Intent, and Cherryl Mesko, Administrative Coordinator/ Recording Secretary. W ENDA APPROVAL OF A0 Richard Pletcher moved, Liza Perry seconded, with all present members voting to approve the agenda as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 14, 2004 Liza Perry moved, Margo Danner seconded, with all present members voting to approve the minutes of June 14, 2004 as presented. VISITORN TO BE HEART) There were no visitors in the audience that wished to address the APrC on matters not on the agenda. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE AND DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS include: Superintendent of Recreation Jeff Asfahl presented recent events in the Recreation Division. These • Summer Softball had 30 teams registered and is winding down. • Tennis program is winding down, and had 557 total registrations. • Events of the Elegant Eaganites Red Hat Society. • Events of Evenings in Central Park. • 900 participants in Summer in the Park programs. • Friends of the Farm undertaking Lone Oak Days planning (Sept 26). • Eagan Art House hosted the Art Festival at Central Park. • Successful July 0 celebration. • Athletic sites have hosted at least one event every weekend sing May 1. Member Danner informed the viewing public that the Eagan Senior Board is looking for new members. She also thanked Superintendent Asfahl and Parks Supervisor Paul Graham for their efforts to make the July Fourth celebration a success. Member Peterson noted that the Red Hat Society is a great addition to the community. Superintendent of Parks Paul Olson presented recent events in the Parks Division. These include: • Plant harvesting by the Water Resources staff. • Reminder that phosphorus-inclusive lawn fertilizers cannot be sold in the City of Eagan, and the conditions related to the sale of phosphorus-inclusive fertilizers. Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 19, 2004 Page 2 • Pied-billed grebe and its young have been spotted at Cedar Pond Park. • Hockey rinks at Quarry Park are being prepared for paving. • The Parks Division is short staffed, but approval has been given to hire replacements. • The City was awarded the Natural and Scenic Area grant, $200,000, and is awaiting approval of the Remediation Grant ($300,000) to be applied toward the purchase of Caponi property. • An event was held at Patrick Eagan Park to celebration the acquisition of the Anderson parcel. • Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt are back, and the City's tree inspector has taken a position with the City of New York. Member Danner pointed out an article in the newspaper about the Anderson parcel. Member Lodhi asked if further prevention measures were being taken to control or mitigate tree disease. City Forester Gregg Hove said that some fungicides are being integrated for oak diseases, but removal has been the only treatment for elm. PRESCHOOL PROGRAM UPDATE- HOLLY CHAMPLIN Preschool Program Coordinator Holly Champlin provided an overview of the preschool program from fall of 2003 to summer of 2004. She provided a Power Point presentation describing enrollment rates, locations of programs, and special events such as visits by Eagan Fire Fighters, a Halloween costume parade for the Eagan Seniors, a visit to the Children's Museum in St. Paul, Track and Field Day, and a Year End family picnic at Blackhawk Park. A high of 360 children were registered for preschool programs, and many of the programs operated out of the Community Center. Champlin also discussed the preschool program staff, noting Judy Forde's 22 years with the program, and that there are 11 staff people during the school year, and 15 for summer sessions. Thirteen staff people are returning for the summer, and two new people were hired for the summer.She continued with a discussion of the Puppet Wagon, which has been operative since June 18th, and appeared in the Fourth of July Parade. Member Lodhi said his family has benefited from the preschool programs for the past 1 1/2 years, and compliment the program and its staff. Champlin thanked Lodhi for the compliments. CONSENT AGENDA There were no items on the Consent Agenda for the APrC to review. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS Steeplechase of Eagan - Toll Brothers Planner Shelia Cartney provided background regarding the Steeplechase of Eagan - Toll Brothers development. She reminded the APrC that the issue had been before them in May with a different layout. She said the applicant is requesting approval for a Preliminary Subdivision to create 112 lots and a Preliminary Planned Development to create 36 single family units and 73 townhome units at the site of the former Diamond T Ranch. She described the contact with nearby residents, indicating that resident letters expressed opposition of extending Wellington Way, and that they would like to see a trail connection from the surrounding neighbors to Lebanon Hills Regional Park. Residents have expressed concern about dumping on the property and manure build- up. Residents have also expressed concern with ponding and drainage. Cartney reminded the APrC that their charge is to focus on parks dedication, trail dedication, tree preservation and mitigation, water quality, and wetlands issues. Cartney said the item is scheduled for public hearing at the July 27th regular meeting of the Advisory Planning Commission. It is then anticipated to be scheduled for the August 3, 2004 City Council meeting. She said it is a 120 day application. Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 19, 2004 Page 3 ' Superintendent of Parks Paul Olson described the nearby parks that would serve the Steeplechase residents, all within 1/? to' of a mile from the development, specifically George Ohmann Park, Walden Heights Park, and Lebanon Hills Regional Park. He said that the developer is providing a `village green' or common area, but due to the private nature of the space, no'dedication credit could be given. Because the underlying fee title for the property would remain as part of the development, no credit would be given. Olsen then discussed the conservation easement that has been proposed. He noted that easements over the more sensitive slopes, pond buffers, and the quality of woodlands of a site are very common. Olson showed an exhibit delineating the conservation easements proposed. He said there are 2 acres of proposed conservation easement. Olson then discussed trail location and trail dedication issues, saying that an 8' paved trail connection will be provided into Lebanon Hills Regional Park, under the street via tunnel. He described how this trail connects to amenities within Lebanon Hills Regional Park, including a mountain bike area and hiking trails. Dakota County has indicated preliminary acceptance of the trail connection, which includes access from the transportation trails along Pilot Knob Road. Should the connector trail be installed, the development would be given trail credit using a City formula. Member Pletcher asked whether the trails in Lebanon Hills Regional Park were paved or not, and to clarify that the trail within the development would be paved. Olson said the trail in the development would be paved, trails in Lebanon Hills Park are not. He explained that the paved trail would prevent washout of the trail. City Forester Gregg Hove first corrected information contained in the packet, clarifying that the tree inventory tally was 755 trees as written, not 769 as stated in parenthesis. Hove reviewed the allowable removal standards, noting that the property was calculated based one two formulas; single family formula for the northern portion (single-family lots) and the southern portion, which is dominated by multiple family dwellings. He reviewed the condition of the trees on site, stating there is a good mix of trees in the mitigation plan. Member Pletcher asked how Hove could guarantee conditions related to Forestry shown in the alternatives, prevention of encroachment on the Critical Root Zone and tree protective measures at the drip line, would be met. Hove said regular field meetings and communication between staff and the developer are crucial in this process. Member Danner asked about tree preservation in the proposed conservation easement. Olson responded that the conservation easement would ensure tree preservation perpetually. Member Lodhi recalled mention of the possibility of more trees being removed, and asked if it was known how many and where these trees might be located. Hove said the developer would have to address that as the issue arises during the actual development process. Member Hansen asked for a clarification of the tree classifications. Hove described the diameter and species requirements to meet Category A, B, or C classification, noting that this is a system the City developed to aid developers in tree mitigation calculations. Olson said the County is interested in a buffered area adjacent to Lebanon Hills Regional Park, and the developer is working with the County on this. Water Resources Coordinator Eric Macbeth reviewed stormwater routes for each section of the property, and details of proposed drainage patterns. He said staff is comfortable with the stormwater plan. Member Peterson asked whether existing ponds would be excavated, and Macbeth said no. Member Danner asked about changes to the plan since the last APrC review. Macbeth said there was actually very little that had changed, aside from some of the drainage areas near the existing developed residential areas that had become smaller. Macbeth then described the wetland issues pertaining to the site. He said the Wetland Technical Evaluation Panel (WTEP) met on June 3 and July 6 and has completed its review of the development proposal. After studying historical wetland coverage in the area, WTEP noted that certain areas that lie under water aren't under jurisdiction of state wetland conservation laws. Macbeth then reviewed the Wetland Replacement Plan and indicated the WTEP recommended its approval Member Peterson asked about the manure issue. Olson said the manure issue is under Dakota County's jurisdiction, and pointed out a letter included in their packet stating that the manure may be managed by spreading it on farm fields. George Kinney, Dakota County Environmental Supervisor said that the County will ensure that it will be removed and spread. Lodhi asked if they know how much is there. Kinney responded that there had been some work done, thought the exact amount is not yet known, but it will be moved before the first bulldozer is let in. Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 19, 2004 Page 4 Macbeth addressed runoff into County property, and noted the County has requested the developer to model phosphorus levels in runoff from the site. Member Pletcher asked about off-site wetland banking. Macbeth explained how state wetland banking works, and the developers may buy replacement wetland credit from a state- registered bank account. Member Belfiori asked if sequencing flexibility was considered. Macbeth indicated that flexibility was not specifically applied. Belfiori asked if the wetlands could be placed within a conservation easement. Olson responded that additional wetland placement would impact the trees that are within the conservation easement proposed. Member Danner asked whether, once the manure is removed, if it would change the topography of the site. Olson said that there should be no significant impact. Joey Zorn of Toll Brothers discussed some of the processes that Toll Brothers has undertaken in this development; APrC and APC revirew, DRAP, CCP, Phase I and II environmental assessments, VIC program, VPIC program. He said they will be taking precautions to preserve natural resources on this property and make it a positive addition to the City. Steve Schwanke explained that there are excess trees in the mitigation plan, to err on the side of caution. He said Toll Brothers will work closely witht eh Coiunty to adequately remove manure and any other foreign substance. He said off-site mitigation for the wetlands may preserve more trees on the site. He noted that Toll Brothers reduced the number of proposed unites by 10, 9 townhouse units and 1 single family. He showed the areas where the changes were made to preserve tree stands. He showed a townhome unit that had moved farthr north from Lebanon Hills Regional Park to increase the buffer area. He also showed that rather than a through street connection to Wellington Way, there would instead be two cul-de-sacs with an emergency access easement and trail connection. Member Ban asked if the `village green' concept had changed. Schwarke said it shrunk a little. Pletcher asked how far apart the cul-de-sacs were. Schwarke responded, indicating a gated area on the west of the property. Ban asked whether there would be testing of the manure to see if there are contaminants. Schwarke said they haven't, as of yet, found problematic contaminants associated with the manure. Danner asked how children would get from Wellington Way to the parks. Schwarke said it should be a problem with all the trails proposed. Mary Brogden of 1519 Wellington Way expressed concern that the neighborhood questions are not being answers. Her concerns particular to the Parks Commission are tree replacement, such as where new trees will be placed on the north portion of the parcel, and why the current owners aren't being asked to clean up the site. She also expressed concern about an asphalt trail being selected because of potential wash-out, and whether this same wash-out might impact adjacent houses. She also was concerned about wetland banking, and not knowing where this would be coming from. Tom Ferber, 1518 Wellington Way expressed concern about how this development would be compatible with surrounding areas. He said the City needs to be cognizant of the stormwater issues. He feels cleanup should be done by the owners rather than making more money for the developer. He requested the City consider removal of manure and demolition debris, maximum survival of natural trees, removal and disposal of damaged trees, stormwater issues handled carefully, pond LP2 be protected, and to ensure that there is no flooding to the neighborhood. Liza Perry asked about the percentage of impervious surface as compared to the previous plan. Toll Brothers responded that creating the cul-de-sac created about 800'X 20' of roadway savings and 10 units at 28' by 50' per unit, and that no new asphalt was added. Member Lodhi asked if manure removal would impact the underlying soil, and if this is a County issue. Olson responded that it is a solid waste issue that will be handled by Dakota County. Belfiori asked to what extend the results would be reviewed, and if there would be some good modeling available to the public. Member Danner asked about land banking, and whether it would be restored within Eagan, expressing her hope to keep the baked area within the City of Eagan. She also expressed concerns for the impact of water into Lebanon Hills Regional Park, and felt that more information was needed. Member Peterson noted that there were protections built into alternative thirteen (City water resources staff shall be involved in an on-site pre-construction, pre-grading meeting to review and coordinate approved plans). Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 19, 2004 Page 5 Liza Perry moved, Dorothy Peterson seconded, with members Bari, Perry, Pletcher, Lodhi, Hansen, Belfiori, and Peterson voting to approve recommendation. Member Danner voted `nay.' ........................... IN............. OLD BUSESS: There was no new business for the Advisory Parks Commission to discuss under this agenda item. NEW BTJSINESS There were no items under New Business for the APrC to review. WATER RESOURCES UPDATE Water Resources Coordinator Eric Macbeth discussed plant harvesting on local lakes, with 200+ truckloads of plant material removed. He also discussed phosphorus-free fertilizer. He showed a picture of a new Cedar Pond resident, the pied-billed grebe and its young. Member Danner asked about plans at Cedar Pond. Macbeth said he has met with the Eagan Garden Club to do fall clean-up of the rainwater gardens, a cooperative effort. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATES Acting Chair Peterson asked if there had been any subcommittee meetings recently. There had not been any. NATURAL AND SCENIC AREA GRANT NOTIFICATION Beth Wielde, Research and Special Projects, provided context to the recent grant award, noting that the $200,000 awarded to the City represents 25% of the total funding allocation for the program. She also noted that should the Remediation Grant be awarded, it would represent 40% of that total funding allocation, and that the City was ranked highly on that award recommendation. EVERGREEN ENCLAVE UPDATE Superintendent of Parks Paul Olson provided an update on the status of the project, showing an updated property sketch that illustrated how the lots were laid out. DIRECTOR POSITION STATUS Staff updated the Commission on the status of the Director position, noting that the City is undergoing an organizational review, and has decided to hold off on the search for a director until it is more clear how the director will function within this change. ROUND TABLE ........................................_...:........ Acting Chair Peterson noted a meeting about the Park System Plan update on August 5 at 5:30. She also noted the departure of Researcher Wielde, who has accepted a faculty position at MN State University in Mankato, and had kind words to say about her work for the City. ADJOURNMENT Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 19, 2004 Page 6 With no further business to conduct, Dorothy Peterson moved, Richard Pletcher seconded with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Secretary Date Minutes drafted by Beth Wielde