09/20/2004 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
Tour of.
AGENDA • Cedarstone development
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION • Lexington Diffley
EAGAN, MINNESOTA access road
Monday, September 20, 2004 Meet at City Hall, upper level
7:00 PM parking lot at 6:00 pm
Eagan Municipal Center
City Council Chambers
A. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:00 pm
B. Approval of Agenda 7:02 pm
C. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 16, 2004 7:04 pm
D. Visitors to be Heard 7:05 pm
E. Superintendent's Update and Department Happenings Pages 3-5 7:06 pm
F. Consent Agenda 7:20 pm
G. Development Agenda Pages 6-9 7:21 pm
(1) Cedarstone of Wescott - Alliant Engineering, Inc.
H. Old Business 7:50 pm
1. New Business 7:51 pm
J. Water Resources Update 7:52 pm
K. Other Business and Reports
(1) Subcommittee Updates 7:57 pm
(2) Park System Plan Update 7:58 pm
(3) Northeast Eagan Land Use Study Advisory Committee Page 10 7:59 pm
(4) Communications 8:00 pm
a. Update on Sycamore Place Pages 11-12
b. Update on Diamond T Ranch Pages 13-14
L. Round Table 8:05 pm
M. Adjournment 8:10 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:
October 18, 2004
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
2004-2005 MEMBERS
NAME AND ADDRESS Release TERM TELEPHONE TERM
Phone # START EXPIRES
I
JOSEPH BARI 1999 651-454-8442 (H) 5/2005
3033 Timberwood Trail (3 yr. 1999)
Eagan, MN 55121 (3 yr. 2002) ibaril(caiuno.com
PHIL BELFIORI 2002 651-905-0293 (H) 5/2006
3671 Canary Way (lyr. 2002) 763-287-7167 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr, 2003) pbelfiori(~d_wsbena.com
MARGO DANNER 2001 651/454-5688 (H) 5/2007
2037 Flint Lane (3 yr. 2001)
Eagan, MN 55122 (3 yr. 2004) mrsmaaoo(musfamilv.net
TERRY DAVIS 1997 651-452-2635 (H) 5/2006
4895 Safari Pass (3 yr. 1997) 651-310-8941 (W)
(3 yr. 2000) 452-2152 (Home fax)
Eagan, MN 55122-2690 (3 yr. 2003)
terrv.davis@stpa ul. com
TSIVADeaol.com (home)
N. MARK FILIPI May, 1997 651-602-1725 (W) 5/2007
836 Overlook Place (3 yr. 1998) 651-687-9866 (H)
(3 yr. 2001) mark.fitipi(Mmetc.state.mn.us
Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 2004)
DUANE L. HANSEN (alternate) May, 2004 952-894-9228 (W) 5/2005
3911 Denmark Ave (1 yr. 2004) 651-687-9566 (H)
Eagan, MN 55123 hand00(rDcomcast.net
MUHAMMED LODHI May, 2004 952-278-2629 (W) 5/2007
4361 Bear Path Trail (3 yr. 2004) 651-686-5273 (H)
Eagan, MN 55122 m lodhi(a-hotmail.com
ELIZABETH PERRY (LIZA) 2002 651-452-3201 (H) 5/2005
3298 Rolling Hills Drive (3 yr. 2002) 651-994-8808 (W)
Eagan, MN 55121 lperry640hotmail.com
DOROTHY PETERSON 2000 651-454-6532 (H) 5/2007
4337 Sequoia Drive (3 yr. 2000)
Eagan, MN 55122 (3 yr. 2004) norsk4337(c~iuno.com
RICHARD PLETCHER 2001 651-687-9177 (H) 5/2005
1074 Northview Park (1 yr. 2001)
Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 2002) richard pletcherO usarc-emh2.army. mii
Eagan City Staff E-Mail:
cmesko@ci.eaoan.mn.us polson@ci.eagan.mn.us jasfahl@ci.eagan.mn.us
shove@ci.eagan.mn.us emacbeth@ci.eagan.mn.us 9-16-04
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 cmesko@ci.eagan.mn.us
Paul Olson polson@ci.eagan.mn.us
Jeff Asfahl . sfahl@ci,eagan.mn.us
Forestry:
Gregg Hove ghove@ci.eagan.mn.us
Water Resources:
Eric Macbeth emacbeth@ci.eagan.mn.us
Recreation Staff:
Paula Nowariak pnowariak@ci. eagan. mn. us
Sonya Rippe srippe@ci.eagan.mn.us
Cathy Bolduc cbolduc@ci.eagan.mn.us
Holly Champlin hchamplin@ci.eagan.mn.us
Colleen Callahan ccaIahan9cLeggan.mn.us
Cascade Bay:
Civic Arena:
Mark Vaughan mvaughan@ci.eagan.mn.us
Community Center:
Sandy Breuer sbreuer@ci.eagan.mn.us
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
2004-2005 MEETING SCHEDULE
May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May
NAME 17 14 19 16 20 18 15 20 13* 14 14 18 16
Joseph Bari X X X X
Phil Belfiori x X X 0*
Margo Danner x x x x
Terry Davis x X 0* X
N. Mark Filipi x X 0* X
Duane Hansen x X X X
Muhammad Lodhi x X X X 0*
Elizabeth Perry x X X X
Dorothy Peterson x X X 0*
Richard Pletcher x X X X
X = present 0 = 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 Joe Bari
Duane Hansen
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
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2004
RECREATION DIVISION
1. Fall sports for adults are in full swing. The following is an overview of the fall programs:
a. Fall softball is in the fifth week of the season. There are 79 teams participating at Northview
Athletic Fields on Monday through Thursday evenings.
b. Touch football started on Wednesday, September 1 at Goat Hill Park. There are 7 teams
participating along with 3 seasonal officials working this program.
c. Basketball and Volleyball leagues started the week of September 13. The following is a league
list with team numbers and locations.
? Sunday, Eagan Community Center: Men's 5-on-5 Basketball - 10 teams
? Tuesday, Dakota Hills Middle School: Women's Power Volleyball - 19 teams
? Tuesday, Black Hawk Middle School: Men's Power Volleyball - 7 teams
? Wednesday, Eagan Community Center: Men's 5-on-5 Basketball - 16 teams
? Wednesday, Black Hawk Middle School: Co-ed Recreational Volleyball - 7 teams
? Friday, Black Hawk Middle School: Co-ed Power Volleyball - 6 teams
Co-ed Recreational Volleyball - 5 teams
? Friday, Eagan Community Center: Co-ed Beginning Volleyball - 13 teams
2. Northview Concessions is still open for operations during the fall softball season. There is one
more tournament to be held before the concession season wraps up. On September 25-26,
Northview will be host to the Fall Girls Fastpitch State Tournament.
3. Eagan Parks & Recreation will be hosting the MRPA Men's Touch Football State Tournament at
Northview Athletic Fields on October 16-17, 2004.
4. Youth Development
o This fall three of four sites will be underway by October, Glacier Elementary, Pilot Knob
Elementary and Moon Shine Park. Meetings have begun towards developing collaborative
programming at Rahn Elementary as well.
o This fall registration at Pilot Knob is slower than previous years. As well as other after school
programs. It may be a good time to re-evaluate and possibly survey parents to identify barriers.
Transportation has been an issue for some in past years.
o Glacier programming includes a wonderful collaboration with the school, teachers, community
education and the YMCA the after school programs have expanded greatly. We will be
assisting in assuring families in lower income areas are informed and understand the costs.
o According to county records, Moonshine Park is located in a lower income neighborhood. This
fall we are testing some recreation programs based out of the park facility. Glen Pond
apartment complex is assisting with literature drops and collection of registration. In addition, a.
direct mail announcement will be delivered to the homes in the area.
o Rahn Elementary is a new collaboration for us and we have been meeting with district 191
Community Education and corresponding with the principal. We are hoping for two days a
week after school recreation options to be coordinated along side the enrichment and school age
care programs that community education facilitates.
5. Teens:
o The new name for the teen center will be "officially released" at our anniversary party
scheduled for September 24`h
o School visits have already begun to promote the teen center and upcoming programs.
o Fall programs include, a girls group, Chipolte card club, dodge ball, flag football, Vikings
parties and of course our middle school dances and "bring the noise."
o The community group behind the film festival has begun meeting to prepare for the 2005
festival. There are new members and more changes to enhance the program even more.
o Teen programmers have met to continue the work at developing collaborative programs. These
groups include Rosemount, Apple Valley, Farmington, ISD 196 community education, the
Garage, the YMCA, Dakota County fair, Dakota County, 4H, and growing.
o Eagan Teen Advisory Board members have provided the City with the teen perspective about
the WiFi and wireless technology by surveying over 300 teens. They presented the information
to the Marketing Director for consideration by the community task force.
o The Eagan Teen Advisory Board will meet on September 21" at 5:00 p.m. They will continue
to meet twice monthly and also set their annual goal setting retreat.
o We are currently accepting Eagan Teen Advisory Board Applications. Three positions are
currently open.
6. Fall Preschool is up and running! 329 children are registered between the park shelters and at the
Community Center.
¦ "Preschool Fun for Us" a new parent/child class for children ages 1-5 along with their parents at
the Community Center is a huge success. Participants have the opportunity to participate in
preschool activities (art, story songs, and play time) with the fun of having a parent by their side.
This class is ideal for the families not ready for the separation of traditional preschool.
¦ Musical Wednesdays has a full class after struggling in attendance last Spring. Children are
learning basic music concepts while sharing their love of music.
¦ Opportunities for a weekend morning of preschool is offered in a class called "Saturday Specials".
Registration is currently being accepted for those classes.
7. R.E.A.C.H. ( Recreational and Educational Activities Created for Home-Schoolers.) Classes for
home school students will be offered at the Eagan Community Center starting
September 22. A Games, Sports and Fitness class and a Super Science class will be offered.
Classes are offered through a collaborative effort with ISD 196 Community Education. There are
10 participants registered in each class.
8. Winter Recreation Leader applications are currently being taken at the Eagan Municipal Center.
Applicants should be at least 16 years old and enjoy working outdoors.
9. Friends of the Farm will host this years Lone Oak Day's - Sept 25 & 26. Two great days of free
family entertainment at the Holz Farm.
10. The annual Girl's Fastpitch Softball Tournament over Fathers Day weekend was the subject of a
special story by Fox Sports Network. It is schedeuled to be aired on Fox Sports Net early Oct.
11. Recreation & Community Center staff have been meeting frequently to maximize opportunities with
program and event development for maximum utilization of the facility.
12. At the urging of numerous baseball enthusiasts, plans are underway to improve the playability of the
Eagan High School varsity Baseball field.
PARKS DIVISION
• The process of filling two vacant park maintenance worker positions has essentially
been completed. Two very qualified individuals with solid educational and vocational
backgrounds were selected from 77 applicants. They are expected to be available to
begin with the City by the end of September and will hit the ground running as there is
considerable work to finish prior to winter.
• The City is in the process of closing out the Streetscape Contract that includes Central
Parkway and Cedar Grove. There are a number of "punch list" items that remain to be
resolved including irrigation adjustments, some plant replacement, and maintenance of
some beds. Once the project is closed the City will assume full responsibility. To date,
City involvement has been limited primarily to mowing.
• The `Capon group" consisting of representatives from the agencies involved in the
potential acquisition, met recently to review progress and responsibilities. Work
continues on the refinement of the various documents and reports. There have been no
Council actions requested. City staff is in the process of developing a resource
management plan as required by Dakota County.
• A contractor has begun the process of converting the northerly Lexington Diffley Fields
driveway into a public street to service the new Lexington Ridge development. The
bituminous surface has been milled and a portion of the utilities installed. Under terms
of the contract the road must be left in a passable condition to accommodate evening
use. Work is to be completed by late fall. The private utilities to service the
development were installed through the park requiring the relocation of one small
soccer field. The disturbed area has been restored nicely.
• With the on-going construction at Eagan High School an increasing number of students
are parking in the Northview Park' lots. Being that all fall activities at NV are primarily
in the evening or on the weekend there have been no conflicts with park users though
there has been an increase in the volume of litter. An issue of contention in prior years
has been snow plowing. Because the City does not have winter activities at the site, the
City does not plow it. Accommodating the early morning student parking would require
that it become a top priority, pulling a plow from another route. The District has agreed
to clear the lot for students, using District contractual services. This has worked well
though many people assume the City is the responsible party.
• RFP's have been sent to 12 (or more) prospective consulting firms interested in the
Systems Plan update project. Proposals are due by September 22 after which a "short
list" of 3 to 4 firms will be called back for formal presentations and interviews. The
process should be shifting into high gear sometime in October.
• Work is well underway on most of the 2004 CIP projects;
1. Cedar Pond Playground - The structure has been installed and is ready for use.
The walls have also been completed, landscaping and the paving of some of the
peripheral areas remains.
2. South Oaks Playground - The original structure has been removed, work has
begun in preparation for the new structure.
3. Quarry Park Rinks - Paving is completed, all of the side boards and uprights for
the new rinks have been installed. The corners and back stop fences remain. The
dirt removed from the rinks was used to create a large sitting berm between the
ball field and soccer field. All disturbed areas have been hydro-mulched.
4. Ridgecliff Tennis Courts - Ridgecliff was determined to have to have the most
deteriorated surface. Quotes for the installation of a modular tile system over the
court have been requested.
5. Central Park Trail Lighting - The new lights will be installed around the
fountain pond and also along the trail from the pond to the pavilion. Fixtures to
match those found in the area of the CC have been ordered and locations
determined. Work on the concrete bases is to begin at any time.
6. Central Park Festival Grounds Electrical Panels - Complete
7. Wescott Shelter - On hold pending Council authorization to proceed
8. Holz Farm Improvements - Installation of the new water service to the house
and barn is nearly complete. The replacement of siding and batons on the barn is
complete, painting is expected at any time. The sprinkler systems for the house
and barn will be installed later in the fall upon conclusion of seasonal activities
at the farm.
• Water Resources staff began managing the "reflecting pond" at Central Park with
herbicides this summer once various aquatic plants were found growing in the site. In
early summer, large filamentous algae mats developed. Later in the summer, cattails
became the concern when they were found sprouting all over the pond. So far, City staff
has treated the algae twice, and a consultant has treated the cattails once.
• Last week, the City completed its long-term water quality monitoring program. Samples
and data were collected from 16 lakes and ponds this year.
• The Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization (GCLWMO) has agreed to
provide cash support of up to $5,000 in the development of an interpretive program on
the shoreland habitat restoration project at Moonshine Park. The Minnesota DNR is
providing a standard interpretive sign about lakeshore restoration, but the GCLWMO
has expressed an interest in contributing to a unique interpretation that is specific to the
site. City staff is completing a final report of the project the Minnesota DNR.
COMMUNITY CENTER:
• July began our Frequent Fitness Health Promotion with HealthPartners. We enrolled 51
members in July and in August we were up to 68 members.
• The summer 90-day memberships are expiring. An enrollment discount is being offered to all
90-day members if they sign up for a regular membership. Thus far we have retained 75
members from this summer special; this equates to about 50% retention at this point.
• Complimentary fitness classes are being held the week of September 12-19; this draws in new
participants to the center. We were fortunate to get good press on these classes as it was in the
local papers as well as the Pioneer Press.
• Group fitness classes are now included with a Community Center membership. This became
effective on September 1.
• The run club started on Monday, September 13.
• A new Preschool Open Gym/Blast program began on Tuesday, September 14. Parents of
preschoolers now pay a small fee and use the gym and Blast from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays
and Thursdays. Opening day, 20 preschoolers showed up and the reactions from parents were
very positive.
• On August 21 the Community Center was rented to the MOMs (Mothers of Multiples) for their
garage sale. The MOMs hold this event twice a year at the Eagan Community Center. The
MOM's Club also holds their Halloween and Holiday Parties here.
• The Annual Eagan Employee Recognition and Picnic was held at the Community Center for
the very first time on September 9. Over 200 employees were in attendance and all five council
members were present; believed to be a first in history as well.
• In August eight wedding receptions were held in the Oaks Banquet Room. One of those
wedding parties also hosted their ceremonies in the building. For September we have nine
wedding receptions scheduled with four of those having their ceremony here, three of them
outdoors.
• Eagan Athletic Association youth tryouts are taking place in the gymnasium at the Community
Center the weekends of September 11-12 and Septemberl6-19.
• The Minnesota Work Force Job Fair, which draws a very large crowd, takes place on Thursday,
September 16. This group utilizes almost every room in the Community Center for this event.
• A menu board for the concession stand was purchased and installed this past week. New picnic
tables with benches were added to the patio this summer. An AED (Automatic External
Defibrillator) was installed this past month.
• Promotion of the Community Center occurred by staff attendance at booths at the Lockheed
Martin Health Fair; and Rahn, Oak Ridge & Woodland Elementary School open houses during
the months of August and September.
• The annual inspection and testing of all fire alarm devices, sprinklers, and fire extinguishers
was completed this month.
City of eagan MEMO
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
FROM: PARKS AND RECREATION STAFF
DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2004
SUBJECT: SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 MEETING AGENDA
The 6:00 p.m. tour will take commission members to the site of the proposed Cedarstone of
Wescott development, which appears on the agenda. This will be a good opportunity to not only
point out the germane issues relative to this development but clarify questions commission
members may have about the Commission's role in the review of development proposals.
ITEM A Call to Order
ITEM B: Approval of Agenda
ITEM C: Approval of Minutes.
The APrC will review minutes from the August 16, 2004 meeting.
ITEM D: Visitors to be Heard.
Staff is not aware of any issues that may be brought before the Commission.
ITEM E: Superintendent's Updates and Department Happenings.
Superintendents Asfahl and Olson will provide a brief overview of their division's
activities over the past month.
ITEM F: Consent Agenda
There are no items that require Commission discussion.
ITEM G: Development Agenda
Background information for the Cedarstone of Wescott development is enclosed
for Commission review and recommendation. Commissioners are asked to review
the parks and trails dedication, forestry, wetland and water quality issues
associated with this site.
ITEM H: Old Business
There are no items that require Commission discussion.
ITEM I: New Business
There are no items that require Commission discussion.
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ITEM J: Water Resources Update
Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth will provide information relative to the
Water Resources division.
ITEM K: Other Business and Reports
1. Subcommittee Updates - There were no subcommittee meetings in the
period of August 16 to September 20.
2. Park System Plan Update - Commissioners will be updated on the status
of the Request for Proposal process.
3. The City Council will be seeking 2 members of the APrC to serve on the
Northeast Eagan Land Use Study Advisory Committee. A cover memo
from Director Hohenstein is enclosed outlining the project.
4. Communications.
a. Update on Sycamore Place addressing the Commission's concerns
relative to the comment period on the wetland plan.
b. Communication from Director Hohenstein to Sharon Holbeck
regarding an update of the Diamond T Ranch EAW.
ITEM L: Round Table
Any items of concern that might be placed on upcoming agendas or items of
interest will be identified.
ITEM M: Adjournment
2.
Date: September 20, 2004
Agenda Item: G-1; Cedarstone of Wescott
_ Action X
Information
City of Eagan Attachments X 1. Location Map
Parks and Recreation MEMO 2. Existing Conditions
3. Preliminary Plat
4. Site Plan
5. Grading & Erosion Control
6. Stormwater Management
AGENDA ITEM: G-1; CEDARSTONE OF WESCOTT 7. Landscape Plan
ALLIANT ENGINEERING, INC. 8. Tree Preservation Plan
9. Buffer Mitigation Plan
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 Cedarstone of Wescott addition.
BACKGROUND/ HISTORY
The applicant is requesting approval of a Rezoning of five acres from Agriculture to Planned
Development, a Preliminary Planned Development to create 14 twin homes and a
Preliminary Subdivision to create 8 lots on property located at 1055 Wescott Road in the
SW 1/4 of Section 14.
The subject property is not platted. An application for rezoning to R-2, residential double,
was submitted in March. At the May City Council meeting the City Council directed the
applicant to reapply with a preliminary subdivision package and go through the process, in
order for the Commissions and Council to make a more informed decision.
The site is heavily wooded; a single family home and a pole barn are present. Access is via
Wescott Road. There is a large pond in the middle of the site.
The applicant is proposing to deviate from the R-2 standards and allow reduced side and rear
yard setbacks and the lot sizes. R-2 is simply used for comparison purposed with the
Proposed Planned Development.
Standards of Planned Development
The Planned Development zoning district allows the developer to have greater flexibility in
the design of the development and the City to require higher standards in exchange for that
flexibility. The applicant's narrative indicates that as proposed the development "allows for
a greater creativity and sensitivity to environmental features such as the existing wetland area
and significant trees species. Residential units can be in closer proximity to one another,
thereby creating a greater since of community and pedestrian, not vehicular, orientation.
Impact to the projects perimeter is also reduced due to the reduction of internal setbacks from
potential property lines and/or right-of-way should the project be platted in accordance with
the requirements of the zoning ordinance."
C...
The rezoning request is to rezone from Agriculture to PD, Planned Development. The intent
of the Planned Development zoning district as follows:
1. Providing greater flexibility in environmental design and relaxation of strict
application of the zoning ordinance in exchange for greater creativity and
environmental sensitivity.
2. Recognizing the economic and cultural advantages that will accrue to the residents of
a planned community.
3. Encouraging a more creative and efficient approach to the use of the land.
4. Encouraging the preservation and enhancement of desirable site characteristics,
natural features, and open space.
5. Encouraging a development pattern that is consistent with land use density,
transportation facilities and community facilities objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan.
The APC and City Council will review these criteria with this development.
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 forty-five
(245) significant trees in the inventory (applicant's summary states 242 trees). Individual tree
size and species break down is as follows:
Species Avg Diameter Dia. Range Count Percent of Total
Oak 20" 6"-34" 86 35%
Conifer 30 ft hgt 15-45 ft hgt 85 35%
(Pine, cedar, spruce)
Willow 30" 13"-38" 6 3%
The balance of the tree inventory is comprised of a variety of deciduous trees, including
species such as box elder, elm, black cherry, cottonwood, ash, aspen, cottonwood, maple, and
birch trees averaging 12" in diameter.
The development as proposed will result in the removal of one-hundred ten (110) significant
trees (44.9 % 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,
multiple-unit residential) is set at 47.5% of the total significant trees. With a proposed
removal less than the allowable amount, there is no required tree mitigation for this proposal.
The applicant proposes to preserve, through transplanting within the site, 32 existing
significant trees (tree #'s 23-26, 33, 39, 82-84, 93-99, 114, 115, 125, 126, 129, 130, 142, 145-
148, 159, 160, 172, 181, and 182). These 32 trees are counted on the preliminary tree
preservation plan as being preserved. They are to be transplanted to locations within the
development site according to the submitted tree preservation plan.
'1.
In an attempt to maximize tree preservation, the applicant intends to preserve forty (40) trees
adjacent to areas to be graded. The preliminary grading plan submitted shows proposed
grade lines occurring inside the CRZ of trees that are to be preserved on site (tree #3-5, 8-11,
20, 21, 28, 29, 31, 32, 37, 63, 78, 87, 88, 113, 117, 118, 120-122, 134, 137-141, 168-171,
173-175, 177, 187, and 188) . To ensure survival of these preserved trees, staff is
recommending that a long-term tree survival plan be prepared by a certified arborist and
implemented on all trees with encroachment into the CRZ. Also staff is recommending that
the applicant communicate with city forestry staff in the actual placement of tree protection
fence around these trees. No encroachment is to occur inside tree protection areas.
WATER QUALITY/ WETLANDS
This proposed 5.0-acre residential development is located east of Fish Lake in the City's J-
watershed. Some of the stormwater runoff generated by the built area of this development (2.0
acres) will drain to a treatment pond that is proposed to be constructed next to the 0.9-acre
wetland in the middle of the parcel. Runoff from the other proportion of the built development
(1.6 acres) site will drain offsite. The wetlands and surrounding buffer areas comprise the
remaining 1.4 acres of the property.
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 the proposed built area is
61.8 percent. To meet City water quality requirements, a minimum wet-pond volume of 0.27
acre-feet covering an area of 0.17 acre would be needed. The pond would have a maximum
depth of six feet and a 10:1 aquatic bench beginning at the normal water level.
The remaining 1.6-acre built area of the development that will drain offsite is subject to a
cash dedication in lieu of treatment ponding.
WETLANDS
There are four wetlands on this parcel, according to the delineation report prepared August 16,
2004. The largest wetland, which is approximately 0.88 acre in surface area, is in the center of
the parcel. This is a Type 4 wetland, under the standard classification system of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service. Type 4 wetlands are inland deep fresh marshes with soils that are usually
covered with six inches to three feet or more of water during the growing season. Vegetation
includes cattails, reeds, and bulrushes. In open areas, pondweeds, coontail, and water lilies may
occur.
Along the southwest boundary of the parcel, a 285-square-foot Type 1 wetland exists. Another
small Type 1 wetland (183 square feet) is located northeast of this wetland. Type 1 wetlands are
seasonally flooded basins or flats. Typically, soil is covered with water or is waterlogged during
variable periods but is usually well-drained during much of the growing season. Vegetation
varies from bottom-land hardwoods to grasses.
The edge of a fourth wetland is located along the eastern boundary of the parcel. This 732-
square-foot area is a Type 2 wetland. Type 2 wetlands are inland fresh meadows vegetated
primarily by reed canary grass, with some lake sedge and river bulrush.
None of the wetlands are designated public water wetlands by the Minnesota DNR.
Therefore, all are under jurisdiction of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (WCA),
which regulates draining and filling of all natural wetlands and excavation of certain types of
natural wetlands. This program is administered by the City of Eagan, which acts as local
government unit for WCA issues.
WCA Rules (Minn. Rules Ch. 8420) do not require wetland replacement for any excavation of
Type 1 wetlands or for up to 2,000 square feet of fill in Type 1 wetlands. The developer
proposes to fill both Type I wetlands (a total of 468 square feet of fill). The developer is
proposing a conservation area under an easement that includes a 30-foot buffer around most of
the large wetland and the stormwater treatment pond.
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 ensure survival of preserved trees (on site trees #3-5, 8-11, 20, 21, 28, 29, 31, 32, 37,
63, 78, 87, 88, 113, 117, 118, 120-122, 134, 137-141, 168-171, 173-175, 177, 187, and
188), a long-term tree survival plan shall be prepared by a certified arborist and
implemented on all trees with encroachment into the CRZ. Also staff is recommending
that the applicant communicate with city forestry staff in the actual placement of tree
protection fence around these large preserved oaks.
4. Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate
safety netting) shall be required to 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 and off-site (i.e. park trees).
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. A minimum wet-pond volume of 0.27 acre-feet covering an area of 0.17 acre shall be
required. The pond shall have a maximum depth of six feet and a 10:1 aquatic bench
beginning at the normal water level.
7. A cash dedication in lieu of treatment ponding shall be required for the remaining 1.6-
acre built area
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Application: Perliminary Subdivision
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city of eagan
TO: MIKE RIDLEY, CITY PLANNER
CHERRYL MESKO, PARKS AND RECREATION ADMININSTRATIVE
COORDINATOR
DIANNE MILLER, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: JON HOHENSTEIN, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2004
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO THE NORTHEAST EAGAN LAND USE STUDY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The purpose of this memo is to provide brief background to be shared with your Commission members
regarding the appointment of members to the Northeast Eagan Land Use Study Advisory Committee. The
Study has been authorized by the City Council to review the land use considerations related to the
Comprehensive Guide Plan designation of the portion of northeast Eagan bounded by 494, TH 149, Lone
Oak Road and the Inver Grove Heights boundary.
The study will be overseen by an Advisory Committee, which is expected to be made up of two members of
the Advisory Planning Commission, Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission, Economic Development
Commission and Airport Relations Commission. I would request that you ask each of the Commissions that
you staff to identify two members who would be willing to take on one additional meeting per month to
assist staff and the City's consultant with this important study.
The study's focus is to determine whether the City's current Comprehensive Plan office service designation
for that area continues to be the best designation or whether a different designation, possibly including a
mix of residential and retail uses would be appropriate. Because such a change has implications for the
planning of our City, its parks and recreation development and maintenance, economic development
policies and airport policies, it is important to have perspectives from all of the Commissions that have a
stake in the ultimate decision made by the City Council.
A copy of the approved study scope of work is attached. Thank you in advance for your attention to this
matter.
Community Development Director
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Cherryl Mesko
From: Terry Davis ITBDAVIS@stpaultravelers.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 1:17 PM
To: Cheryl Mesko
Subject: Re: FW: Sycamore Place Council Action
Thank you Cherryl.
Since this was a concern expressed by our commission, please include copies of these emails in our Sept.
meeting packet or include a separate brief memo, if you think a separate memo would be more appropriate.
Terry
"Cherryl Mesko"
<CMesko@cityofeag To: Terry. Davis@stpaul.com
an.com> cc:
Subject: FW: Sycamore Place Council Action
08/17/2004 12:33
PM
Terry,
Thought you'd appreciate this update regarding the Sycamore Place development. It certainly addresses the
concerns commission members expressed last night.
Cherryl
-----Original Message-----
From: Jon Hohenstein
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 10:48 AM
To: Tom Hedges; Sheila Cartney; Eric Macbeth
Cc: Mike Ridley; Cherryl Mesko
Subject: Sycamore Place Council Action
One and All,
1
In follow up to last evening's Parks Commission meeting, Councilmember Fields called expressing concern
about having the comment period on the wetland plan running past the September 7 Council meeting. While
we had proposed to handle the issue with a condition that any comments that were received after September
7 would be addressed at final subdivision, there is always the chance that a last minute comment would be
;bstantial or that the Council may need to make a policy call on the City's response to comments. As a
,.onsequence, I have called Rich Ragatz and, while apologizing for the delay, put him on notice that we need
to move the item to September 21 instead. We will need to call out this change at the Planning Commission
meeting and in our correspondence with the public. Thanks.
Jon
Jon Hohenstein
Community Development Director
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
igan, MN 55122
651-675-5660
Fax 651-675-5694
jhohenstein@cityofeagan.com
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Cherryl Mesko
From: Jon Hohenstein
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 10:58 AM
To: 'sholbeck@comcast.net'
Cc: 'TSIVAD@aol.com;'mrsmagoo@usfamily.net'; Cherryl Mesko; Paul Olson; Mike Ridley; Sheila
Cartney
Subject: FW: Diamond T Ranch EAW
Dear Sharon,
Your email regarding the Diamond T property was forwarded to me. I think that I can fill in some blanks for you
and explain how the EAW process works moving forward.
An EAW is a multi-step process. When a development is proposed, the developer completes and submits a
standard EAW form that asks a series of questions about what environmental contamination may be present on
the site and how those issues will be addressed by the proposed development. It makes sense for the developer
to perform this work, because they know what they intend to do regarding clean-up, material removal, grading and
other actions that will remediate the contamination. An EAW also identifies what impacts the development may
have on its own, irrespective of preexisting contamination.
When that submittal is received, the City will forward it to one of its own consultants to critique the developer's
analysis and to coordinate the public input process that is required for such reviews. The input process makes
the document available and invites comments from the public and interested agencies regarding the analysis,
including identification of contaminants, potential impacts, remediation plans and so on. The City's consultant
compiles and prepares responses to the comments that answer the questions, clarify how the plans outlined in
the EAW address it or note that it is an unresolved issue. A final report is then issued by the City's consultant to
the City Council, who will determine on the basis of the original submittal, the comments and our consultant's
analysis, whether the issues have been addressed sufficiently. If the Council determines that the issues have
been addressed sufficiently, they can find the document to be adequate and then consider the development
applications themselves. If the Council determines that not all of the issues have been addressed adequately,
they can direct that additional work be done by the developer to respond to those issues.
If the Council determines that the issues have been adequately addressed in the EAW documentation and
ultimately approves a development for the site, it is still necessary for the developer to carry through with the
clean up plans identified in the EAW process under the scrutiny of the various agencies that are responsible for
the different parts of the plans. The County, MPCA and other agencies have procedures for permitting clean up
activities, inspecting sites and concluding that contaminants have or have not been remediated appropriately.
The purpose for having the developer prepare the EAW submittal and pay for our consultant's costs to review it is
to prevent those costs from being borne by the taxpayers. The developer will pay for our consultant's analysis of
their submittal, which will be performed under the City's direction, so the developer has no control over the
outcome. In order for them to get the best outcome from their standpoint, it is in their interest to submit an EAW
document that is as complete as possible and to have their remediation plans well defined. That is also in the
interest of the neighbors, the City, the County and everyone else who is related to the prospective project.
As to your conversation with Mr. Kinney, I was not a party to it, but I always believe that there are two sides to a
story. From having worked with George in the past, I know him to be thorough and very knowledgeable about the
best means of achieving compliance with environmental standards. While the map on the County web site may
or may not show all of the sites where different materials may have been dumped over the last twenty to thirty
years, at this point, the EAW process is the best way for the issues to be fleshed out, for the public to analyze and
comment on the completeness and adequacy of the document and for the Council to make a decision on the
environmental review.
To date, we have advised the developer of their obligation to prepare and submit the EAW form. When that is
received, we will refer it to our consultant to begin the analysis and public input process. We will continue to
answer questions and provide information as we are able, but at this point it is most productive to use the EAW
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process that was petitioned for and approved by the Council as the best means of surfacing and addressing
issues.
I hope that this responds to your concerns. If you have questions that are not answered here, please let me know
and we will continue to respond to your concerns.
Jon Hohenstein
Community Development Director
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
651-675-5660
Fax 651-675-5694
johenstein@cityofeagan.com
-----Original Message-----
Subject to approval
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 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: Terry Davis, N. Mark Filipi, Joe Bari, Richard Pletcher, Margo
Danner, Muhammad Lodhi, and Duane Hansen. Members Dorothy Peterson and Phil Belfiori were not present.
Staff present included Paul Olson, Parks Superintendent, Jeff Asfahl, Recreation Superintendent, Gregg
Hove, City Forester, Eric Macbeth, Water Resources Coordinator, and Adam Nelson, Parks and Recreation Intern,
and Cherryl Mesko, Administrative Coordinator/ Recording Secretary.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Richard Pletcher moved, Joe Bari seconded, with all present members voting to approve the agenda as
presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 19, 2004
Liza Perry moved, Margo Danner seconded, with all present members voting to approve the minutes of
July 19, 2004 as presented.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors in the audience that wished to address the APrC on matters not on the agenda.
RECOGNITION - DISC GOLF COURSE DESIGNERS BILL AND IAN ASHTON
Superintendent of Parks Paul Olson provided a background into the 9-hole disc golf course at Northview
Park. He mentioned that Bill Ashton and his son Ian Ashton were responsible for the design of the course, and
worked with Dakota Hills Middle School on a curriculum.
Ashton expressed appreciation for the opportunity given to him by the Parks Commission and staff to bring
disc golf to Eagan. He noted it is the 90th course in Minnesota. He discussed the work he did with the school to
develop a physical education program around disc golf. He also noted that there is room for an additional 9 holes.
Chair Davis thanked him for helping bring this to Eagan. Member Bari thanked him for his work and
effort, and asked how much use the course has been getting. Ashton said that there are no numbers available, but
the paths are well worn. Member Danner said the course is being heavily marketed in schools, and she would like to
see better signage.
Ashton mentioned the disc golf course section on the City's web site. Olson said signage is the next
evolution to bringing awareness of the course.
WHEP ANNUAL REPORT
Water Resources Coordinator Eric Macbeth reviewed the background of the WHEP program and
introduced Mr. Goodwin who has been working on this project for 7 years. He said training for the project starts in
May, and wetland sites are visited during June and July. He reviewed how samples are obtained and reviewed. He
said they are looking at diversity of the wetlands, which is a sign of good health. He said invertebrate diversity at
Cedar Pond, Central Park, and Moonshine Park were poor, vegetation at Cedar Pond and Moonshine Park was good,
but poor at Central Park. He said overall Cedar Pond is in good shape, Aldrin Road is in good shape, Moonshine
Park will be under review again next year, Central Park's pond is in poor shape.
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Member Lodhi asked what trend WHEP is seeing overall. Goodwin said in reference to Aldrin, the
constituted wetland is improving, as is Cedar Pond. Member Danner asked what goal the group was trying to
achieve. Goodwin said citizen involvement. Additionally, it provides the City with data that can help them
improve the wetlands.
SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE AND DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
Superintendent of Parks Paul Olson presented recent events in the Parks Division. These include:
• A pre-con meeting held to discuss the public street being constructed within Lexington-Diffley Athletic
Fields to access the Lexington Ridge development.
• Update on meetings held to discuss the potential acquisition of the Caponi property.
• 77 applications have been received for the vacant parks maintenance position; 44 applicants met the
minimum qualifications.
• Quarry Park rinks have been paved, part of the 2004 CIP project list.
• New perimeter walls were installed around the new playground at Cedar Pond Park.
• Park staff has completed installation of several new play features on school district property, part of a long-
standing partnership between the City and the school district.
• Recently passed legislation guides the way cities can assess park dedication fees. The City Attorney is
reviewing the legislation to determine how it will impact the City.
Member Danner requested updates on the Caponi project. A brief update on the status of the project was discussed.
Superintendent of Recreation Jeff Asfahl presented recent events in the Recreation Division. These
include:
• Summer Softball leagues have concluded. Northview and Lexington-Diffley Athletic Fields served 1,800
games this summer. Fall Ball has started at the sites.
• Men's D Region IV softball tournament was held at Northview Athletic Fields July 31 to August 1. 45
teams competed.
• Eagan performed strongly at the Mixed D Region III and IV softball tournament in Red Wing August 7 and
8.
• The Men's Touch Football state tournament will be at Northview Athletic Fields in October.
• Spring and summer youth athletic programs are complete, and fields are being transitioned for fall
programs.
• Programs at the Eagan Art House continue to do well.
• Adapted programs are growing. Adapted soccer has 32 kids, and adapted floor hockey will be split into
age divisions. An adapted tumbling program will take place this winter.
• Bimonthly publication for seniors News from the Front Porch is underway, featuring a plethora of senior
activities.
• Youth Development programming and outreach programs were operational at Wescott and Cinnamon
Ridge.
• The Local Collaborative Time Study awarded Eagan a $10,000 grant to support programs at Glacier and
Wescott for the 2004 - 2005 school year. $10,500 has also been awarded through the Community
Development Block Grant.
• Battle of the Bands took place at the Dakota County Fair, with over 180 youth attending the Grand Battle.
• Asfahl described the activities of the Eagan Teen Advisory Board and mentioned they are seeking
applications for three open positions.
Member Danner said the seniors would like to change the name of the Lone Oak Room to the Senior
Center.
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INTERN REPORT - ADAM NELSON
Superintendent of Recreation Asfahl introduced Parks and Recreation Intern Nelson, and provided a brief
overview of Nelson's study. Nelson described his project as a tool/ guide for park event planning, listing crucial
inventory details at athletic and event-prone sites. He said it provides an insight as to the type of events that can be
hosted, while keeping the information understandable.
He provided an overview of methodology, by field visits to survey the parks and verify information, and
working with GIS generated information to label maps accordingly. He detailed the type of information gathered
for each site, including:
• Parking • Electricity
• Restrooms • Other amenities such as
• Water playgrounds, ice rinks, and batting
• Field amenities such as bleachers, tunnels.
backstops, and scoreboards
• Picnic areas
Nelson showed a sample page from the upcoming final report, and reviewed the goals of the project; to
provide electronic access to site information, to provide a basis for future updating, and to make the data readily
available to City employees.
Member Lodhi asked if this information might be included on the City web site for public access, and
whether the report might include other athletic sites. Member Danner said the findings may provide a good resource
for the Park System Plan update. Superintendent Asfahl said other data such as base distance would be applied to
the study as well.
Member Filipi suggested adding data about which fields are lit. Nelson said this information would be
incorporated. Chair Davis suggested the information gathered can serve as a basis for use, and that investigation
into the maximum potential use and amenities that might be needed in that scenario may be useful. He said the
report is a good foundation for staff, and to consider what else might be needed if the report were to be available on
the web site for public viewing.
CONSENT AGENDA
Member Filipi moved, Member Ban seconded, with all present members voting to recommend the
alternatives presented regarding the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality, and wetlands
issues associated with the Clubview Addition proposal.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Sycamore Place - EPIC Development
Superintendent of Parks Paul Olson provided background on the Sycamore Place development, a
preliminary subdivision of 6 acres to create 9 single family lots on property located north of the dead end street of
Sycamore Court in the SE'/4 of Section 36. This property has appeared before the APrC before, with a different
proposal. Olson reiterated that the issue before the APrC is water quality, not water quantity.
City Forester Gregg Hove reviewed the tree inventory, noting the proposal calls for 68% removal, a total of
142 trees, stating the previous plan called for 145 trees to be removed. He noted that this exceeds the 40% removal
allowed by ordinance, and that the required tree mitigation is 66 Category A trees. Hove noted the applicant has
proposed the installation of 66 Category A trees in their Tree Replacement Plan.
Water Resources Coordinator Eric Macbeth reviewed the wetland issues associated with the site. He stated
that the wetland disparity shown on the previous plan has been resolved, there will be less impacts to the wetlands
and no off-site banking associated with this plan, and all replacement is proposed to be on-site. He noted the
proposed wetland restoration in the northern portion of the site, and said that the plan submitted by the developer
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fulfills state wetland replacement requirements. He said the City Council will review the proposal on September 6,
and public comment will be welcome until September 10. Macbeth reviewed the recommendation alternatives
pertinent to water quality.
Member Pletcher asked where fill was going that was dug from the excavation area. Member Bari asked
about the wetland to the south, and whether it encroaches on the lots. Macbeth said it is a fill area, not a wetland.
Chair Davis asked what the bigger wetland area would look like. Macbeth said the area around the wetland would
be naturalized, this will protect functionality. Chair Davis asked whether it wouldn't be better to get the water
moving through the wetlands to maintain their integrity. Macbeth said the water won't be able to flow to the north
and then go to the wetland because of the grade. Macbeth said the proposal meets the City's minimum
requirements. Chair Davis asked where the water was treated after leaving the site. Macbeth said it drains to the
west in the existing storm system. Member Danner asked if the new amount of wetland fill is less than that shown
in the previous proposal. Macbeth said yes, it is.
Rich Ragatz of EPIC Development, LLC, explained how the plan had been reworked. He said the plan
previously showed 14 lots to be created, but that this has decreased to 9 lots. He said all wetland replacement would
be done on site, that there is no off-site banking. He said the on-site pond is planned to be oversized to reduce
impact. He said tree mitigation would also be done on-site. He said there would be about 23,000 cubic yards of fill
and approximately 10 days of hauling. He opened that the end product will be good based on input received.
Chair Davis said he likes the changes made to the proposal. Member Danner asked what kind of fill would
be used. Ragatz said it would be good load-bearing fill, that the wetland excavation fill would not be used for load
bearing on the site. Chair Davis asked why water can't be treated through the wetlands to the north and then routed
back south before going west. Ragatz said they wanted to minimize the amount of imported fill on the site, that
going north then south would require extra grade change. Chair Davis said that a swale would need to be filled in
order to move water to the north toward the wetland, and asked if this might be more desirable. Macbeth said there
needs to be an emergency drainage overflow on the east. Chair Davis said he was looking at how better to treat the
water on-site. Macbeth said that under normal conditions, water will not leave the site.
Craig Murray, 4817 Weston Hills Drive, said he appreciates the work done to date, and noted that if the
570' cul-de-sac were shortened, that lot 3 could be eliminated to decrease the potential for flooding. He asked if the
skimmer could be screened.
Tom King, 4800 Weston Hills Drive, said the new wetland to the north will be part of a private lot, and
asked who would be responsible for monitoring it. Macbeth said the developer would be responsible, but the City
would review it. King asked what control there is to maintain the wetland in the long term, what safeguards were in
place
Deane Parks said she has lived at her property for 9 1/2 years, and contends the wetland is operational as it
currently exists. She said the new plan would impact trees, wildlife and the drainage of water.
Bill Hannon, 4804 Weston Hills Rd expressed concern for the tree removal (noting removal would be
almost 70%) and likened it to removing 7 APrC member, and replacing them with 3 ten year olds. He asked if there
was something more than can be done.
Todd Sogge, 4830 Sycamore Court said a development in Inver Grove Heights is proposed adjacent to this
development, with a swale that will move water to the west. He has a concern about drainage into surrounding
property.
Tom Nelson, 4824 Weston Hills Drive, asked where the mitigation trees go. Chair Davis said up to a
certain percentage of trees were slated for removal, and that category A trees are 4" diameter. Hove said the
wetland trees are taking over the site, and the size of the oaks is limited on such a wet site. Chair Davis asked if all
mitigation would occur on-site. Member Danner asked where the most impact for tree loss occurs. Hove identified
locations as requested. Chair Davis asked if the road were shortened, would there be less tree loss. Hove said it
would be not be significant.
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Member Lodhi asked if development would affect the existing homes on Weston Hills Drive, wetland-
wise. Macbeth didn't see any significant impact. Chair Davis asked if the wetland would be part of Lot 3. Ragatz
said they might want to put a conservation easement around the wetlands to protect it. Superintendent Olson said it
was common for ponds on properties to have easements around the water bodies. Macbeth said the Wetland
Conservation Rules require protection of replacement areas through perpetual conservation easements.
Superintendent Olson said shortening the cul-de-sac may actually impact more trees rather than reduce the
impact. Member Danner noted that lots 3 and 4 divided the wetlands, that those provide protection for existing
homes. Ragatz said trees would be removed from both east and west, and homes to the west were constructed on a
wetland and filled, leaving this site lower and difficult to develop. He noted one home slopes 10' to the wetland so
it shouldn't affect the flow.
Craig Murray said if lot 3 weren't included in the plan, conditions may be better, that if impact is not
minimal, houses would be subject to flooding. Chair Davis said lot 3 is not the problem regarding directing water
through the wetland to the north. Member Danner asked how close the house on lot 3 is to the wetland. Ragatz said
50' is the closest distance.
Member Filipi moved to recommend approval of the plan to City Council, with eight conditions. Chair
Davis seconded. All present members voted to approve the motion.
Member Danner asked staff to clarify alternative number 7, "Any approval of the wetland replacement plan
at the September 7 City Council meeting may need to be contingent on public comments received by September 10,
2004." Water Resources Coordinator Eric Macbeth said that the public comment period ends after the City Council
is scheduled to make its decision. Chair Davis asked whether since public comment was ongoing, will this proposal
go back to the City Council after the comment period. Member Filipi noted that the proposal worked within the
City's regulations, and their previous request for wetland banking on-site were heard by the developer and changes
were brought back to reflect this concern.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no new business for the Advisory Parks Commission to discuss under this agenda item.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no items under New Business for the APrC to review.
WATER RESOURCES UPDATE
Water Resources Coordinator Eric Macbeth said the Moonshine Park project was moving forward
positively.
OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATES
Chair Davis set a Recreation Subcommittee meeting to look at informational reports provided by the
Recreation Supervisors on how often they report and the general content of reports. The group will look at timing
and content of presentations.
Recreation Superintendent Jeff Asfahl said reports are presented to provide the APrC with a general
background of recreation division issues. Davis said the visibility is good for the APrC and the supervisors, but
need to be less general and more specific. Member Danner suggested including information about how a program is
evaluated, and perhaps a 5 year program review.
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ROUND TABLE
Member Danner asked about progress on Holz Farm. Superintendent Olson said the barn siding had been
replaced, and water was being tied into the site.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to conduct, Richard Pletcher moved, Margo Danner seconded with all members
voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Secretary Date
Minutes drafted by:
Beth Wielde, Part-time Research and Special Projects.