03/07/1991 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARK, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 1991
RE: THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1991 - COMMISSION MEETING
Have you noticed the change in the title of the Advisory Commission? It has been expanded
to include Natural Resources. Recently, the City Council agreed to the Commission's earlier
recommendation to extend the title. The City will still retain the Solid Waste Commission,
and should there be any other issues of concern regarding the environment, such as noise,
the Council may wish to establish a separate Commission for those specific purposes.
However, Council has agreed to the name expansion, to recognize the involvement of the
Advisory Commission in those areas dealing with the natural environment.
After approval of the agenda and the minutes of the February 7th meeting, the first item
on the agenda are two consent items. Enclosed in your packet is the planning information
regarding these two items.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
There are two items under development proposals.
The first is the Burrview Pond Addition. The Advisory Commission has looked at this
previously, however, there has been a revision to the layout, and a review by the Advisory
Commission seems appropriate. Staff is also aware that adjacent property owners might be
requesting the Advisory Commission to install a fence between properties. The City has no
precedence for this.
The second item for Commission concerns Cliff Lake Center -3rd Addition. Staff, at the last
Commission meeting, briefed the members that this item would be appearing on the March
Agenda. Attached is an extensive memorandum regarding this particular development. This
is a very complex and involved development involving not only park dedication, but water
quality, ponding and impacts on existing parkland. Consequently, the Commission members
may wish to take sufficient time to study this particular memo in order to develop a full
understanding of the issues.
OLD BUSINESS
There are two items under "Old Business" for the Advisory Commission.
The first being the Highline Trail grading. It is staff's understanding that the developer will
be presenting three alternatives regarding a solution to the grading problems of storm water
run-off from this area. This is primarily an engineering issue and involvement of the parks
is limited to approval/disapproval of the use of parkland to help solve the developers
problem. Obviously, restoration of what has been disturbed is also an issue of importance
and pressing the developer to re-seed is an important part of any Commission
recommendation.
The second item is in regard to a workshop date for a "long range planning meeting". Staff
is asking the Commission to set a a date in March or April.
NEW BUSINESS
The first request under "New Business" is a request for a garden plot for the County
Restitution Program. Staff has provided you with a memorandum concerning this request.
PARKS DEVELOPMENT
Staff will update you on the building construction process.
WATER QUALITY
There are three items under "Water Quality".
1. Cliff Lake Center - 3rd Addition: Staff will discuss this at the time of the
development proposals.
2. Staff is currently working on a community survey with Kris Hageman of the Recycling
Program to assess community awareness of recycling efforts, along with water quality
management. Water Quality Coordinator Rick Brasch, will review that survey with
the Advisory Commission.
3. Petition Process for lake water management: Staff has developed a process outlining
how the City will deal with resident petitions concerning water quality management
issues. A copy is enclosed within the packet.
OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
There are several items under this topic, including "Department Happenings", and a
reminder of the special meeting of the Commission to review park concept plans for
Blackhawk Park on March 14, 1991, at 7:00 P.M.
As always, if members of the Advisory Commission are unable to attend, please notify the
departme t staff so that they may plan accordingly.
Re ec lly submitted,
Ken Vraa,
Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
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AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Thursday, March 7, 1991
7:00 P.M.
Eagan Municipal Center
A. 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting - Eagan Municipal Center
B. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
C. Approval of Agenda
D. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 7, 1991
E. Consent Agenda
(1) West Publishing 5th Addition - West Publishing Co.
(2) Willbrook Addition - Jim Williams & Tom Westbrook
F. Development Proposals
(1) Burrview Pond Addition - Sander & Company, Inc.
(2) Cliff Lake Centre 3rd Addition - Ventana Development Corp.
G. Old Business
(1) Highline Trail Grading
(2) Set Workshop Date for Long-Range Planning Meeting
H. New Business
(1) Request for Garden Plot; County Restitution Program
1. Parks Development
(1) Building Construction Update
J. Water Quality
(1) Cliff Lake Center 3rd
(2) Community Survey - Draft
(3) Petition Process for Lake Water Management
K. Other Business and Reports
(1) Happenings
(2) Reminder of Special Meeting - Blackhawk Park - March 14
L. Round Table
M. Visitors to be Heard
N. Adjournment
3.
Subject to approval
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
FEBRUARY 7, 1991
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:00
P.M. on Thursday, February 7, 1991 with the following Commission Members present: George Kubik,
John Griggs, Shawn Hunter, Ted Billy, Michael Vogel and Lee Markell. Commission Members Jack
Johnson and Deborah Johnson (Alternate) were not present. Staff present included Ken Vraa, Director
of Parks and Recreation; Stephen Sullivan, Landscape Architect/Parks Planner; Dorothy Peterson,
Superintendent of Recreation; John VonDeLinde, Parks Superintendent; Rich Brasch, Water Quality
Coordinator and Cherryl Mesko, Secretary.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS
Director Vraa introduced and welcomed Michael Vogel and Lee Markell as the new three-year
members of the Commission and Deborah Johnson as the new one-year alternate member of the
Commission. The Commission Members then introduced themselves and provided a brief overview of
their background.
APPRECIATION AWARD FOR MICHELE SWANSON
On behalf of the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission George Kubik recognized past
Commission Member Michele Swanson and presented her with a placque in appreciation for her many
years of service to the Commission. Michele stated that she had thoroughly enjoyed her involvement with
the Commission however her current obligations did not allow her to continue on the Commission. It was
her hope that she could serve on the Commission again at a later date.
AGENDA
John Griggs asked that Item 3 under "Other Business and Reports" be changed to 'Community
Event Committee'. John Griggs moved, Lee Markell seconded with all members voting in favor to accept
the agenda as amended.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 1991
Page 1, Paragraph 1, Line 4 was changed to read '...Shawn Hunter and Ted Billy were not
present.'. Page 6, Paragraph 1, last sentence was changed to read, '......several other meetings with the
citizens of the City regarding this subject'. Shawn Hunter moved, John Griggs seconded with all
members voting in favor to accept the minutes as amended.
COMMISSION ORGANIZATION
After describing the responsibilities for each office and explaining the voting procedure which
included initialing ballots, Director Vraa opened nominations for the Chairperson. Ted Billy nominated and
John Griggs seconded the nomination of George Kubik. George Kubik nominated and Ted Billy seconded
the nomination of Shawn Hunter. Ted Billy moved and George Kubik seconded the motion to close the
nominations. Written ballots were submitted naming George Kubik as Chairperson.
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Director Vraa opened nominations for Vice-Chair. George Kubik nominated and Ted Billy
seconded the nomination of John Griggs. Ted Billy nominated and Michael Vogel seconded the
nomination of Shawn Hunter. Ted Billy moved and George Kubik seconded the motion to close the
nominations. Written ballets were submitted naming Shawn Hunter as Vice-Chair.
Director Vraa opened nominations for Secretary. George Kubik nominated and Lee Markell
seconded the nomination of John Griggs. Ted Billy moved and George Kubik seconded the motion to
close the nominations and cast a unanimous vote for John Griggs. The motion was carried and John
Griggs was named Secretary.
Director Vraa then turned the meeting over to Chairman Kubik for the appointment of members
to the various standing subcommittees. Mr. Vraa noted that those subcommittees were Recreation,
Development and Finance, Park Naming and Water Quality. Mr. Vraa explained that Dick Carroll, having
served three consecutive three-year terms was no longer eligible to serve on the Commission according
to the City Code. Ken continued that because of Mr. Carroll's extensive involvement with the Commission,
along with his intense involvement with water quality, the City Council has encouraged Mr. Carroll's
involvement as an ex-officio member of the Commission. As such, he would not have voting privileges
but would be able to be consulted regarding history and water quality issues along with any other issues
the Commission may request. George Kubik commented that he was very pleased to be able to have
Dick's history and expertise still available to the Commission.
George Kubik asked for volunteers to serve on the Recreation subcommittee. John Griggs,
George Kubik, Ted Billy and Michael Vogel volunteered for this subcommittee with John Griggs serving
as Chairman.
Mr. Kubik asked for volunteers to serve on the Development/Finance subcommittee. Shawn
Hunter, Lee Markell and George Kubik volunteered for this subcommittee with George Kubik serving as
Chairman.
Mr. Kubik asked for volunteers to serve on the Park Naming subcommittee. Ted Billy volunteered
and Dick Carroll was appointed as Chairman. John Griggs asked if Eagan has an historical society. Ken
Vraa responded that Ted Wachter is in charge of the City's History Committee but there is not an Eagan
Historical Society as such. Mr. Griggs suggested that the History Committee be invited to participate on
the Park Naming Committee when they meet.
Mr. Kubik asked for volunteers to serve on the Water Quality subcommittee. Shawn Hunter, Lee
Markell, George Kubik and Dick Carroll were appointed with Shawn Hunter serving as Chairman.
The Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission meetings will continue to be held on the first
Thursday of the month with the following exceptions: July 4, 1991 meeting will be changed to July 11,
1991; November 7,1991 meeting location will change from Council Chambers to the lunchroom. The 7:00
P.M. meeting times will remain with the exception of the summer months where park tours precede the
meetings.
George Kubik suggested that the limitation of three, three-year terms be clearly outlined as part
of the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission organization outline. He also suggested that the ex-
officio position be included in the outline.
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CONSENT AGENDA
It was noted that there were no Consent Agenda items for the Commission to review.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
It was noted that there were no development proposals for the Commission to review, however,
Steve Sullivan explained that there would be two items at the March meeting for Commission review. One
of those proposals will be Burrview Pond Addition which has been previously reviewed as Crystal Ponds.
The new plan will show revised building and parking locations along with incorporating recreation
elements within the development. The developer will be looking for a parks dedication credit for
recreation amenities.
The second proposal the Commission will review will be Cliff Lake Center 3rd Addition which is
part of Eagan Hills West. Steve explained that this proposal goes beyond the typical dedication
requirements and Staff will provide a comprehensive evaluation for the Commission to review.
HIGHUNE CORRIDOR GRADING
Ken Vraa explained that Tri-Land has hired Paul Thomas who has begun working with staff to
work on alternatives to resolve this issue. At the present time Mr. Thomas has been provided with the
background issues and some options have been discussed addressing both underground and above
ground drainage options. Unfortunately alternatives will not be available until the March meeting for the
Commission to review and respond to. George Kubik again expressed the Commission's concern that
this grading issue be resolved in a timely fashion.
LONG RANGE PLANNING MEETING
In trying to develop some alternate dates for the Commission to consider for a long range
planning meeting it was obvious that February and March would be very meeting intense months for the
Commission. Director Vraa stated that staff has been working very intensely on the Blackhawk Park
development issue to prepare for a community meeting on February 20 or 21. After this meeting the
Commission will have it's regular meeting on March 7th followed by a special Commission meeting
(suggested for March 14th) to address Blackhawk Park.
After further discussion, Shawn Hunter moved, John Griggs seconded with all members voting
in favor to table the scheduling of a long range planning meeting until the March 7th meeting.
Shawn Hunter asked for an update of the Facility Task Force. Ken Vraa responded that the
executive committee is refining the report which will eventually be presented to the City Council. It is
anticipated that the report will not be ready for the Council until late March at the earliest. Shawn Hunter
noted that the Commission members should have a copy of the draft proposal before their long range
planning meeting.
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
John VonDeLinde explained that staff incorporated the changes and comments received at the
special meeting on October 24, 1990 as well as those of the full Commission on November 1, 1990 into
the Maintenance Management Plan. The additions and changes to the Maintenance Management Plan
included adding a 'Policies' chapter; broadening of the Mission Statement to reflect environmental
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consciousness by the Parks and Recreation Department in the selection of lawn fertilizers and pesticides;
a new chapter entitled 'Department Organization"; under 'Implementation', identification of the number
of personnel required to perform tasks; addition of horseshoe courts and volleyball courts under
'Maintenance Standards" and the updating of 'Park Site Facility and Use Inventory'.
George Kubik stated that this is again another example of the fine work the Advisory Parks and
Recreation Commission has come to expect from staff. He noted he was pleased with the changes that
were proposed and made and is proud of the leadership the City of Eagan is showing in this area of
maintenance management. Michael Vogel continued that he would like to compliment the Department
on the very extensive and in-depth plan.
After further discussion, John Griggs moved, Shawn Hunter seconded with all members voting
in favor to approve the updated Maintenance Management Plan as presented and recommend it's
adoption by the City Council.
NAME CHANGE
Ken Vraa reminded the Commission that they had, in the past, expressed an interest in being
involved with both water quality and natural resources issues within the City. The purpose of the
clarification was to either reaffirm the Commission's interest in this involvement by changing their name
to Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission or continue with their current name and
not assume the responsibilities of water quality/natural resources. George Kubik, on behalf of the
Commission, reaffirmed their interest in continuing involvement with both water quality and natural
resources in the City.
BLACKHAWK PARK - PUBLIC MEETING
Director Vraa brought the Commission's attention to the information in the packet relative to
Blackhawk Park development. This information included letters from residents, follow-up letters from the
Department and newspaper articles. Ken continued that staff has had several design meetings and will
soon be ready to present some options and ideas at a public meeting. The hope is to have the public
meeting on February 20 to review the proposed plan with the public, receive their input, and proceed with
changes in the plan to present at a special Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission meeting
scheduled for March 14. George Kubik urged Commission members to attend the meetings on both
February 20 and March 14. The meeting on March 14 is scheduled for 7:00 P.M.
HAPPENINGS
Dorothy Peterson explained that she and Director Vraa had met with Scott Larson and Jim DeLong
regarding spring sports at Dakota Middle and Eagan High schools. Because it is anticipated that the
middle/high school athletic fields will not be available for use in 1991 the school has contacted the City
regarding the use of athletic facilities for softball, baseball and tennis as well as phy ed programs. In
addition, use requests are also coming in from EAA travel baseball, American Legion baseball team, VFW
team, Eagan Blue Jays adult baseball team, EAA in-house baseball teams (approx. 1300 participants),
EAA in-house softball teams (approx. 700 participants) and travel fast-pitch softball which is anticipated
to double in size. These field use requests will be in addition to the City's adult softball offerings. Dorothy
continued that staff will have a creative task in front of them trying to juggle all of the activity that will need
to occur on the City fields that are currently available. Ken Vraa added that 2 ball fields will be added this
year however there are approximately 40 additional teams anticipated. There has been some very
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creative scheduling and these park users have been very patient in the past. Ken continued that he
wanted the Commission to be aware of the situation because this summer and next year there will be a
great deal of concern over lack of facilities. Dorothy added that all gym spaces are at capacity as well.
Dorothy added that ESP will be sponsoring a workshop for youth and adults to awaken their
acting interests. The Winter Week-End events including the cross-country skiing evening, snow softball
tournament, snow volleyball tournament and ice fishing contest went very well. The weekend provided
beautiful weather for families to be out enjoying Minnesota weather. Also highlighted were the Tiny Tots
sliding party, the completion of a successful skating lesson season and the Groundpounders meeting at
Trapp Farm Park which was held with south of the river communities to plan for the 1991 running series.
John VonDeLinde added that the lake aeration system is running at Fish Lake. He also noted that
the City had received a State of Region award from the Met Council for it's Water Quality Plan.
Additionally, the City has been issued a $13,000 grant from the Dakota County Soil and Water District.
These funds have not been designated for a specific use as yet, however it may be used for a
Comprehensive Ground Water Management Plan for the Gun Club Lake Watershed Management
Organization.
COMMUNITY EVENT COMMITTEE UPDATE
Dorothy Peterson stated that the Community Event Committee consisting of George Kubik, John
Griggs, Lee Markell, Jack Johnson and Dorothy met on January 23 at the Eagan High School to see the
layout of the high school auditorium and to do some brainstorming. They talked about some options that
can be considered for future opportunities to the community.
John Griggs added that the original proposal was to look at a possible community event, or a
series of events, that could begin as a basis for an annual event within the City of Eagan to try to bring
a community identity to the city. He noted that his original concept was for a symphony to perform at the
high school since this is such a wonderful facility in the community. After visiting the 790 seat auditorium,
John noted that it may be difficult to recoup the total costs for providing an event like the St. Paul
Chamber Orchestra in this facility. One of the ideas that surfaced from the brainstorming meeting was
a "battle of the bands". Further meetings will need to occur to see if this option, or another, is possible,
how it would be funded, manned, etc. John stated he wants to promote the idea of community
involvement. Dorothy commented that there appeared to be a positive response from the subcommittee
regarding the 'battle of the bands' idea. Mr. Griggs suggested that one of the areas of investigation could
be researching grant dollars that might be available for special events like the ones being discussed.
John also questioned if this committee should fall under the Recreation Subcommittee umbrella.
George Kubik stated that each year new exploration exists to see about expanding programs and
ideas and this Commission welcomes and encourages new ideas and input. He continued that it appears
this group should continue as a task force and as concepts and ideas develop then perhaps it could be
added to the subcommittee. With that in mind, George appointed John Griggs as chairman of the
Community Event Committee. Other committee members will be Shawn Hunter, Lee Markell and George
Kubik along with Dorothy Peterson from Parks and Recreation staff.
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ROUND TABLE
John Griggs brought up the question of promoting existing programs and events. He suggested
that some type of signage be placed at the Municipal Center to provide meeting information, for example,
to residents of the City as they drive by. John suggested that a small, temporary sign, visible from Pilot
Knob Road could be considered for a six month trial period to see if it would be helpful to the community.
George Kubik asked if staff could investigate the possibility and costs of providing such signage at the
municipal center.
In response to a question regarding how information from the Advisory Parks and Recreation
Commission is communicated to the City Council, Ken Vraa explained that the Council receives a
complete packet just as Commission members do. Additionally, Commission recommendations are
forwarded to the Council via memo to the City Administrator and staff follows up with a copy of
'Department Happenings' for each Council meeting. John Griggs asked that the Commission receive
copies of memos forwarded to the Council relating to issues discussed by the Commission so as to have
follow-up information regarding specific issues.
Shawn Hunter asked why the Commission agenda did not appear in the local papers. Ken
responded that items submitted to the local papers are not always printed as requested. Staff will again
attempt to have the agendas published.
John Griggs moved, Shawn Hunter seconded with all members voting in favor to add 'Visitors to
be Heard' after the Round Table item.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
Tim Lano, 1632 Hawk Place, stated that he was the chairman of "Citizens for a Better Blackhawk'
and their biggest concern is to be involved in the planning process for Blackhawk Park along with their
concern for overdevelopment. George Kubik responded that the Commission openly solicits and
welcomes input from the community and this park will be no exception. George continued that the
Commission is looking forward to the planning process along with community input to best fulfill the needs
of the community. Mr. Lano extended an invitation to Commission members to visit the site if they have
not already done so.
With no further business to conduct, Shawn Hunter moved, Michael Vogel seconded with all
members voting in favor to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Secretary Date
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: STEPHEN SULLIVAN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/PARKS PLANNER
DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 1991
RE: CONSENT AGENDA
1. WEST PUBLISHING 5TH ADDITION - WEST PUBLISHING CO. A Planned
Development Amendment and a Preliminary Plat consisting of three single family lots
on approximately 4.3 acres located along the east side of Elrene Road in the SW 1/4
of Section 13.
RECOMMENDATION:
A. The plat has previously fulfilled its parks dedication obligation according to
. the Gopher Eagan Planned Development.
B. The plat shall be subject to a cash trails dedication.
2. WILLBROOK ADDITION - JIM WILLIAMS & TOM WESTBROOK. A Rezoning
of approximately 3.2 AG (Agricultural) acres and 6.7 PD (Planned Development)
acres to an R-1 (Single Family) district and a Preliminary Plat consisting of 17 lots
on approximately 9.9 acres located along the east side of Lexington Avenue north of
Wescott Road in the SW 1/4 of Section 14.
RECOMMENDATION:
A. The plat shall be subject to a cash parks dedication.
B. The plat shall be subject to a cash trails dedication.
MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARK, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: STEPHEN SULLIVAN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTIPARKS PLANNER
DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 1991
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RE: BURRVIEW POND ADDITION - BURR OAKS APARTMENTS
APPLICATION
An application has been submitted for a Preliminary Plat consisting of 132 apartment units
on approximately 13.7 acres previously zoned R-4 located along the south side of Highway
55 in the NE 1/4 of Section 12.
BACKGROUND
The Commission has previously reviewed the Burrview Pond Addition at both the July 12
and October 18th, Advisory Park, Recreation & Natural Resource Commission meetings.
The recommendations were as follows:
1. The development be subject to a cash parks dedication.
2. The development be subject to a cash trails dedication.
3. The development layout be revised to include 22,200 sq. ft. of recreation area.
4. The development plan be revised to include a tot lot play area. The Commission
would consider parks dedication credit for a tot lot improvement.
The current proposal is for one apartment building with 132 rental units. The building and
parking lot locations have been revised from the previous applications.
The Commission may recall that the parcel is isolated from the adjacent Burr Oaks Park.
An R-1 corridor lies between the park and subject parcel. No pedestrian linkage is provided
through the adjacent single family neighborhood.
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ITEMS FOR REVIEW
The following items need to be evaluated by the Commission:
1. What is the parks dedication requirement?
2. What is the trails dedication requirement?
3. Should parks dedication credit be provided for the proposed recreation facilities
within this development?
4. Does the development meet the recreation open space requirement?
ANALYSIS
1. What is the parks dedication requirement?
The Commission has previously reviewed a request from the applicant for a parkland
dedication. The Commission's conclusion was that the land contribution was not
beneficial to the park system. A cash contribution allows specific allocation for
recreation facility needs within the park service area. Therefore, staff recommends
that the proposal be subject to a cash parkland dedication.
2. What is the trails dedication requirement?
This application shall be subject to a cash trails dedication.
3. Should a parks dedication credit be provided based on the recreation amenities
provided within this development?
Staff estimates that this apartment complex could support up to 100 children. Considering
that no pedestrian linkage is provided to Burr Oaks Park, these children are isolated from
the adjacent park system and reliant to on-site recreation facilities.
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The development proposal includes several recreation facilities including:
o Tot lot play area
o Basketball court
o Sand volleyball court
o Bituminous loop trail w/4 fitness stations
o Benches
The parks dedication policy allows credit towards recreation facility development. The
policy reads as follows:
In those cases where subdividers and developers of land provide significant amenities
such as, but not limited to swimming pools, tennis courts, handball courts, ball fields,
etc, within the development for the benefit of those residing or working therein, and
where, in the judgment of the Director of Parks and Recreation, such amenities
significantly reduce the demands for public recreational facilities to serve the
development, the Director may recommend to the Advisory Parks and Recreation
commission that the amount of land to be dedicated for park, playground and public
open space (or cash contributions in lieu of such dedication) be reduced by an
amount not to exceed 25% of the amount calculated.
Staff has estimated the development costs for the proposed facilities:
1. Basketball court & single standard $1,200.00
2. Sand volleyball court 750.00
3. Two (2) benches 600.00
4. 6' Bituminous loop trail (1,600 L.F.) 8,000.00
5. 4 Exercise stations 1,000.00
6. Tot lot play area 5,000.00
$16,550.00
The developer has not provided detailed information regarding the playground design. The
Commission in similar proposals requires a $5,000.00 minimum cost for the playground and
that the design be approved by staff prior to final plat. The playground should include, but
not be limited to swings, climbing component, slide(s) and other tot oriented apparatus.
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The cash parks dedication for this development, based on the 1991 rate schedule, is
$73,788.00. The dedication credit for the recreation amenities can range from no credit if
the Commission feels there is no benefit to the $16,550.00 amount which is reflective of the
development costs. In determining the credit amount, the Commission should look at each
facility and deem whether parks dedication credit is appropriate. This evaluation should be
based on the perceived benefit to the park system, park service area and park user group.
The Commission should determine whether the facility serves a parks system need or
reduces the demand to other public recreation facilities. Once it is determined that a facility
deems credit the Commission then determines an equitable dollar amount. The
Commission's philosophy of the past does not promote 100% subsidy for recreation facility
improvements. If the credit amount equals development costs, it would be of greater
effectiveness to locate these improvements on public lands to serve larger user populations.
The Commission has typically had the developer provide the lions share of this amount and
the credit portion a smaller amount of the recreation facility.
The Commission will need to determine whether a parks dedication credit is applicable and
what is the equitable dollar amount.
4. Does the development meet the recreation open space requirement?
The proposal is responsible for 22,200 square feet of recreation open space. The
area requirement is based on the recreation open space policy as follows:
Each multiple dwelling complex shall have a minimum recreation area equal to two
hundred (200) square feet for each dwelling unit containing two (2) or less bedrooms
and one hundred (100) additional square feet for each dwelling unit containing more
than two (2) bedrooms. Said recreation area shall be a minimum of one hundred
(100) feet from any ponding area.
Source: Ordinance No. 52
Effective Date: 4-25-75
Staff has estimated the available recreation space within the development and found that
it meets the area requirements.
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FOR COMMISSION ACTION
The Commission may consider the following recommendations for Burrview Pond Addition:
1. The development be subject to a cash parks dedication.
2. The development be subject to a cash trails dedication.
3. The development be subject to a parks dedication credit of $ . This is based
on the following recreation facilities:
o 1 Basketball court with single standard
o 1 Sand volleyball court
o 2 Benches
o 1,600 L.F. of 6' wide bituminous trail
o 4 Exercise stations
o Tot lot play area
4. The developer provide a tot lot design for review and approval by the City's
Landscape Architect prior to final plat.
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March 6, 1991
Mr. K. Vraa
Mr. S. Sullivan
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, Minnesota
U.S.A. 55122-1897
Dear Mr. Vraa & Sullivan:
RE: CLIFF LAKE CENTRE -3RD ADDITION
Thank you for your Draft Memorandum dated 2/27/91 to the Advisory Parks,
Recreation, and National Resources Commission for my review.
I thought that I should submit my comments prior to our meeting on Thursday
morning so that we could discuss the points more conclusively. The following is an
itemized list of points and questions that I would like some further consideration of:
1. Your memo refers to another residential property called Diffley Commons as
it relates to the 5.67 acres. Is this site being looked at in li&ht of another -
pro'ects park dedication? While we understand that this site was always
subject to having the specified area earmarked for park dedication we must
be certain that it is not being biased by another development.
2. It is our thesis that the Eagan Hills West Planned Development agreement
exhibits included 5.67 acres, including a pond of approximately 1.5 to 2 acres,
sub'ect to specific ponding requirements of 22,1 acre feet. Included in. this
5.67 acres was a substantial area whose slope was greater than 1.2%.
In addition, the 5.67 acres was intended for passive park purposes and not
active purposes. As it is our concept simply to redistribute this parkland, we
feel that our proposal for incorporating it into Outlets A,.B, and Cis in
keeping with the intent of the Planned Development Agreement on all
counts.
3. With respect to your breakdown of Outlot'A' under Item No. 1 we do not
agree that there is any acreage used for ponding, Will you please review this
item.
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4. With respect to the Cities consideration of additional credits of park
dedication for trails and pools, we believe that the provision of the pools will
contribute significantly in satisfying a demand for such further facilities as
well as reduce the impact of additional density on the existing park facilities,
We feel this credit should be maximized.
Also there would appear to be little incentive to provide trails for the credit
indicated. Perhaps this credit should be increased,
5. We enclose for your information a photocopy from the Planned
Development Agreement the section on Park, Trail, Pond Dedication, and
the referenced Exhibit 'F'. It is our conclusion that all trail dedication has
been satisfied.
6. We would like to obtain a copy of the Water Quality Report.
7. Please consider that we have proposed to enhance the park's precinct byy
modifying the areas referred to as Pond A and B in order that they will leave
water in them on a more permanent basis. We are prepared to work with the
Parks and Recreation staff to achieve a more suitable configuration for Pond
AP.22 however we request consideration to a sharing of costs with the City
associated with the work.
8. In the event that the Commission not accept any or all of Outlet C as park
dedication then this area shall qualify for any recreation open space that may
be required.
9. Please not that the Planned Development Agreement allows for either
conveyance of the parkland by easement or quit claim deed. Could we
address this issue.
Also the agreement states that th,-. City shall require no dedication other than
those stipulated in Exhibit 'F. We interpret this to mean the intent and
nature of the lands as well.
We look forward to discussing these points with you at our meeting March 7, 1991
prior to the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission in
the evening.
Yours very truly,
VENTANA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
PER;
JAMES S. STIRTON, E.ARCH., M.R.A.I.C.
VICE-PRESIDENT
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of
p' Cagan. At and time of final plat approval, Developer shall dedicate such part
and as necessary to provide the followin~dwi~$~s for that portion of the
e Subject T~ within the approv p
(lowing major thoroughfares lying
100,
(01) County Road 430
150'
(02) County Road #32
(03) Rahn Road Qo/~
(04) Internal Collector Streets - - - w - w PO1
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(05) alackhaW1 Road w _ r w
of the above major thoroughfares abut land not subject to this
the event any
Agre cement the Developer shall only dedicate ~deheanotodescribedeabove shall,camPly
Ag p
to provide she above-stated widths. Street
with applicable provisions of the Eagan Subdivision Ordinance at the time of approval
wit
of the appropriate preliminary plat.
Eagan, Owner and Developer acknowledge that thetstrreeets ide£tiifieddainn (02) andreets
(05) of this section specify widths in excess
s and egress to the logo nersand usedth
Excess
iars that necessary y t to provide reasonable ingress
particular subdivisions within Eagan Rills West (Excess Width),
ft (50) feet as to (02) and twenty (20) feet as to (05) of this section.
time
is f i Y ex at the t
Eagan agrees to provide written certification to owner and Develop
that the Excess Width is required foorEgover Widtal purposes and
c specifies plat ateoval.
c spe ecifies the fair market value of the land within the
cesses to major
the time
g.) r1a or and uttMinor Street Access - Developer shall have access
u hares it platted lands as agreed upon between the P
fin, ermit access to major thoroughfares only
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tilt t "C'' or, in I.l&t 14ular plat to tG4 an
f L ib ahn n1inniup.
r rrecorddf~an'1ble etii covenants ovenants !,•a _iwinn fns aGVa1.+ry„-'"•
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on Exhibit "G". however, if subsequent events, particular'y major thoroughfares, indicate that additional accessesarerasvisableble base d
sides so=d p planning opractice, Eagan agrees to reasonably consider Develop' application -
on soun se
for said additional access. rPqa1r 9.) Assessments The parties mutually agree that all pubspursua into Chapter
and installed by Eagan related to the Development shall be assessed
429 of Minnesota State' Statutes, et will dedicate to Eagan
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10.) park, Trail and Pond Dedication - Developer and Own
trail e a oat approval certain parts of the Subjects nddaspublic paarks,
the time of f n p Areas). Th-
enttorm on Exhibit "C"• The total acreage of Dedicated
trail or s water holding areas (collect vey' ordinances-for eag
are s sho hown, generally pursuant to Eagan required
Dedicated d Ares
Areas, manner of dedication and credit given p er will, make such uch dedication
plat app rival edi by Eagan- cation If the
dedication are specified on platbat 'the • time of Developer final. and
requirements
fed lands image a t ehin time P lat approval exceeds the d
for a particular plat, Chen the oper shall xeei,ve credit for
did %agan O made f tame of
culal, p for subsequent placr.
Ordinances dedication requirements
excess dedication to satisfy
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EXHIBIT F
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EAGAN HILLS WEST PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
dated April 3 1979
Dedicated Areas Requirements and Credit
Eagan Hills West
(Dedicated Areas are described by reference to Exhibit C, Eagan Hills West Planned
Development Agreement, dated April 3 , 1979)
Dedicated Area Acreage Dedicated Park Dedication Credit
1. Northern States Power 12.12acres 6.06acres
Co. Easement
2. Passive Park (Pp) 5,67a 5.67a
3. 'Northern Natural Gas 2.2a 1.1a
Co. Easement
4. Park and Wetland B 4.68a 4.68a
.61a .30a
6. Active Park (Pa) 13.49a 13.49a
• Trail (30' wide) 0,86a 0.86a
8. Area South of Trail within 0.44a 0.44a
Northern State Power Co.,
Easement contiguous with
Wetland C
TOTAL 40.07acres 32.60acres
The Dedicated Areas shall be dedicated at the time of final plat approval containing
each parcel of the land to be dedicated to Eagan pursuant to Section 10 of the Eagan
Hills West Planned Development Agreement dated __April 3 1979. It shall be
dedicated by so stating on a final plat, conveyance by quit claim deed or the granting
of an easement, at Eagan's discretion. Developer, at its expense, shall provide an
abstract of title or owner's duplicate certificate of title for any portion of Dedicated
Area conveyed by deed.
Dedicated Area 1 shall be dedicated on or before the recording with the Dakota
'inty Recorder of the plat of Meadowlands First Addition. As to those portions, of
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Dedicated Area 1 which may be affected by the location or relocation by acquisition
or condemnation of Interstate Highway I-35E or Blackhawk Road, such dedication shall
itially be in the form of a temporary easement, which shall terminate upon the
expiration of a period of five (5) years, completion of the aforesaid acquisition or
condemnation or termination of the Eagan Hills West Planned Development Agreement,
whichever occurs first. Said temporary easement shall be replaced by a conveyance of
fee title as to those portions not acquired or condemned for interstate Highway I-35E
or Biackhawk Road. A portion of Dedicated Area 1 shall contain a reservation for the
right-of-way crossing for proposed Beaverdam Road.
Except as otherwise mutually agreed in writing, Eagan shall require dedication
of no lands subject to this Agreement other than the Dedicated Areas specified in this
Exhibit F to the Eagan Hills West Planned Development Agreement dated _April 3
1979.
-veloper: Dunn and Curry Real City of Eagan:
rate anage ent, Inc /
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Owner: Cliff Road Properties, Inc.
By:v
Its: Alyce $ ike, Clerk
MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: STEPHEN SULLIVAN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/PARKS PLANNER
DATE: FEBRUARY 26, 1991
RE: CLIFF LAKE CENTRE 3RD ADDITION - VENTANA DEVELOPMENT
PROPOSAL
An application has been submitted for a preliminary plat consisting of 208 apartment units
on approximately 23 previously zoned R-4 acres within the Eagan Hills West Planned
Development.
BACKGROUND
The Commission at the January 10, 1991 meeting reviewed the Diffley Commons Apartment
proposal which is also within the Eagan Hills West Planned Development. The review of
this previous proposal resulted in the need to update the current parkland obligation for the
planned development. The Commission may recall that the results of this update indicated
a parkland obligation of 5.67 acres for the Cliff Centre 3rd addition parcel. This review also
provided a land to cash equivalent for park dedication required for all remaining
undeveloped parcels within the planned development.
The current proposal is for 13 apartment buildings with 16 units each totaling 208 units. The
subject parcel is located on the north side of Cliff Lake Drive, south of Meadowlands
Park/Highline Trail Corridor, west of Blackhawk Road and east of Rahn Road.
ITEMS FOR COMMISSION REVIEW
The Commission will need to review and make recommendations regarding the following
items:
1. What is the proposals obligation for parks dedication?
2. Should the development receive park dedication credit for on-site recreation
facilities?
3. What is the proposals obligation for trails dedication?
4. What is the proposals obligation for compliance with the Water Quality
Policy?
5. What are the impacts of the proposed pond improvements within the Highline
Corridor?
6. Does the proposal meet the open recreation space requirement?
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What is the proposals obligation for parks dedication?
The Eagan Hills West Planned Development Agreement requires a 5.67 acre
parkland dedication. This 5.67 acres is composed of 4.52 acres of land and 1.15 acres
of pond (See Figure #2).
The developer currently proposes to meet this requirement by providing the following
outlots at a specific dedication percentage:
- Outlot A - 100% dedication 0.9 acres
- Outlot B - 100% dedication 2.2 acres
- Outlot C - 70% dedication 2.59 acres (3.70 acres actual)
Total proposed parkland dedication 5.69 acres
The developers proposal for a 70% land equivalent for Outlot C is based on the large
area for ponding, steep slopes, and limited useable area. (See Figure #1 and
attached letter from Ventana Development Corporation.)
Staff has reviewed the developers proposal for parkland dedication and found it
inconsistent with the parameter used in determining parkland area. Outlots A, B,
and C include slopes over 12% which may receive only partial area credit and pond
areas which may receive 50% credit if 70% of the land obligation has been provided.
Staffs area computations for these outlots are as follows:
¦ Outlot A
- Total Acreage 0.90 Ac.
- Steep Slope Acreage II 0.26 Ac.
- Pond Acreage 0.04 Ac.
- Area Above H.W.L. and below 12% Slopes 0.60 Ac.
¦ Outlot B
- Total Acreage II 2.20 Ac.
- Steep Slope Acreage II 1.00 Ac.
- Pond Acreage 0.69 Ac.
- Area Above H.W.L. and below 12% Slopes 0.51 Ac.
¦ Outlot C
- Total Acreage 3.70 Ac.
- Steep Slope Acreage 0.39 Ac.
- Pond Acreage II 3.20 Ac.
- Area Above H.W.L. and Below 12% Slopes 0.11 Ac.
ae.
¦ Total Area Computations
- Total Acreage of Proposed Dedication 6.80 Ac.
- Total Parks Dedication Acreage Required 5.67 Ac.
- Total Area Above H.W.L. and Below 12% Slopes 1.22 Ac.
- Total Steep Slopes Acreage 1.65 Ac.
- Total Pond Acreage 3.93 Ac.
Staff would like to evaluate each outlot based on it's own merits in regard to
parkland dedication beginning with Outlot C. Outlot C is located at the west end of
the site. The proposed parkland dedication is 86% pond and 10% steep slopes. Only
4% of the area has less than 12% slopes and is above the ponds high water elevation.
The outlot is surrounded by 5 apartment buildings which lie approximately 20-30 feet
outside the proposed parkland boundary. The developer proposes a trail link around
the pond tying to the Highline Corridor Trail. Staff evaluation recommends that no
parkland credit be provided for Outlot C. The outlot should be incorporated into
Lot 2, Block 1, Cliff Lake Centre 3rd Addition. The recommendation is based on the
outlots lack of significant benefit to the park system, minimal useable area, and the
close proximity of the apartment buildings.
Outlots A and B, located central and easterly within the subject parcel, equates to the
overall master plan for Meadowlands Park. (See Figure #3) The master plan
indicates secondary trails to the Highline Corridor, preservation of existing trees and
terrain. This area would provide recreation opportunities and limited buffering of the
parkland from the proposed adjacent high density development.
Outlots A and B include useable area, steep slopes and ponding. The total area of
these 2 outlots which is above the H.W.L. of the ponds and below a 12% gradient is
1.11 acres. The total steep slope area for these 2 outlots is 1.26 acres. The
Commission may consider partial parkland credit for the steep slopes. The
Commission may recall that in reviewing the parkland dedication for Coventry Pass
Park the steep slope credit was based on a 20% equivalent. If the Commission chose
to use 20% for Outlot A and B this would equate to 0.25 acres. Utilizing these
parkland calculations of 1.11 acres for useable area and 0.25 acres for steep slopes
the land area does not meet the 70% threshold in which pond areas may receive 50%
credit.
The Planned Development indicated a pond area of approximately 1.15 acres within
the 5.67 acres of required parks dedication. Staff feels that a parkland dedication of
1.15 acres should be provided to the developer in accordance with the planned
development agreement.
In conclusion, the Commission may consider parks dedication based on the following
calculations:
OUTLOT A
Area above H.W.L. and below 12% slopes 0.60 Acres
(100% dedication)
Steep slope area 0.05 Acres
(0.26 acres at 20% dedication)
Ponding area No Credit
ou
OUTLOT B
Area above H.W.L. and below 12% slopes 0.51 Acres
(100% dedication)
Steep slope area 0.20 Acres
(1.00 acres at 20% dedication)
Ponding area No Credit
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Ponding area credit 1.15 Acres
(100% dedication)
Total Parkland Dedication 2.51 Acres
The total parkland dedication of 2.51 acres is short of the required 5.67 acres
according to the Planned Development Agreement. This shortfall of 3.16 acres can
be fulfilled utilizing a land to cash equivalent.
2. Should the development receive parks dedication credit for recreation facilities and
improvements?
The developer proposes on-site recreation facilities which included two swimming
pools. The developer is also evaluating trail improvement within the Highline
Corridor.
The parks dedication policy in certain cases provides for credit for the inclusion of
recreation facilities within a development. The policy reads as follows:
In those cases where subdividers and developers of land provide
sufficient amenities such as, but not limited to swimming pools,
tennis courts, handball courts, ball fields, etc., within the
development for the benefit of those residing or working
therein, and where, in the judgment of the Director of Parks
and Recreation, such amenities significantly reduce the demands
for public recreational facilities to serve the development, the
Director may recommend to the Advisory Parks and Recreation
Commission that the amount of land to be dedicated for park,
playground and public open space (or cash contributions in lieu
of such dedication) be reduced by an amount not to exceed
25% of the amount calculated.
In review of the potential for parks dedication credit, staff has made several
assumptions based on the needs of the parkland area. The first assumption is that
the trail from Beaver Dam Road to Cliff Lake Road is bituminous. The second
assumption is that all other proposed trails within Outlot A, B and the Highline
Corridor are turf surfaced. Staff estimates the costs of these improvements as
follows:
- 200 Lin. Ft. Bituminous Trail at $8.00/Lin Ft. _ $ 1,600.00
- 1900 Lin. Ft. Turf Trail at $2.00/Lin. Ft. _ $ 3,800.00
- 2 Swimming Pools at $25,000/Each = $ 50,000.00
In consideration that the park system typically does not provide swimming pools, staff
concludes that the benefit to the park system is minimal. The Commission may
consider a 0-10% credit for the inclusion of pools within this development. The
trailway improvements concur with the master plan and provides additional recreation
opportunities within the Highline Corridor. Staff recommends that the Commission
consider a 30-45% credit for those trails improvements.
¦ Swimming Pool
- 0% Parkland Credit $ 0.00
- 5% Parkland Credit 2,500.00
- 10% Parkland Credit 5,000.00
¦ Trails
- 30% Parkland Credit $ 1,620.00
- 35% Parkland Credit 1,890.00
- 40% Parkland Credit 2,160.00
- 45% Parkland Credit 2,430.00
3. What is the proposals obligation for trails dedication?
The planned development agreement was specific to the trailway obligation for the
subject parcel. Trails exist along Cliff Lake Drive, Blackhawk Road and Rahn Road.
The development is subject to the implementation of trailway in lieu of a cash trails
dedication.
An important trail link is the connection from Beaver Dam Road to Cliff Lake Drive.
The developer indicates on the site plan this trail corridor. Staff recommends that
the developer construct an eight foot wide bituminous trail from Cliff Lake Drive to
the northern property line. The developer should also provide a 15 foot wide trail
easement for this pedestrian corridor.
4. What is the proposals obligation for concurrence to the Water Quality Policy?
At the time of this report, information was incomplete for staff to accomplish a
comprehensive study. Staff will provide the Commission a short review at the March
7 meeting. A comprehensive review of water quality may occur at the April 4
Advisory Park and Recreation Commission Meeting.
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5. What is the impact of the proposed pond improvements within the Highline
Corridor?
The development proposes pond improvements within both the Highline Corridor
and Meadowlands Park. Staff has evaluated these improvements in regards to the
functional and visual ramification to the parkland resource.
Pond A is located within the easterly portion of the Highline Corridor. The
improvements include the deepening of the pond, the inclusion of an inlet and outlet
structure. No shoreline improvement is proposed. Significant trees lie adjacent to
the pond area. Based on the proposed H.W.L. the trees will be preserved. Staff
concludes that there is no significant impact with the improvement of Pond A.
Pond B lies within Meadowlands Park. It's park function provides for a future
boardwalk and frog catching deck. The proposed improvements include increasing
the depth to 6 feet at the north and south ends leaving it shallow adjacent to the
boardwalk area. The improvements also include enlarging the shoreline allowing for
additional storm water storage, also providing for an inlet and outlet structure. Staff
concludes that the bottom and shoreline improvements do not impact the functional
or visual aspects of the parkland pond. The inclusion of inflow pipe allows ponding
recharge assuring water within the pond. Currently the pond will become seasonally
dry.
Pond AP-22 lies south of the access road into Meadowlands Park. The pond is
characterized by a colonization of cattails. The improvements proposed for this pond
include deepening, shoreline enlargement and the grading of a second pond cell south
of the Highline trail. Staff has several concerns with these proposed improvements.
The Highline Trail is inundated to a depth of 0.60 feet at the 100 year storm
frequency. Staff recommends that the developer either revise the H.W.L. below the
trail elevation or reconstruct the trail above the proposed 878k The existing pond
adjacent to the parks access could be improved to include both a shallow cattail area
as well as open water. This diversity in pond habitat promotes wildlife and provides
a quality visual consequence. The current proposal for open water does not provide
these opportunities. Lastly, the south pond cell has a shoreline configuration which
does not visually compliment the park corridor and does not represent a typical
natural occurring pond. Staff recommends that the shoreline configuration be revised
to provide a quality visual characterization of a typical pond area.
6. Does the proposal meet the open recreation space requirement?
The proposal is subject to providing 45,800 square feet of open recreation space.
The developer is requesting a variance to the ordinance requirement based on the
following:
The site is consumed with predominant areas required for ponding.
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The economics of the development does not provide for the removal
of an apartment building to provide the required area.
The developer is providing direct pedestrian access from the
development to the abutting parkland property.
The Highline Corridor and Meadowlands Park provide a diversity of
recreation opportunities which could not be accomplished within the
45,800 square foot area.
The Commission should provide either a positive or negative recommendation to this
variance request.
FOR COMMISSION ACTION
The Commission may consider the following recommendations for Cliff Centre 3rd addition:
1. The developer receive no parkland dedication credit for Outlot C. The
developer revise the plat incorporating Outlot C into Lot 2, Block 1, Cliff
Lake Centre 3rd Addition.
2. The development receive parkland dedication based on the following:
OUTLOT A Parkland Dedication
Area above H.W.L. and below 12% slopes/
0.60 acres at 100% dedication 0.60 Acres
Steep slope area/0.26 acres at 20% dedication 0.05 Acres
Ponding area No Credit
OUTLOT B
Area above H.W.L. and below 12% slopes/0.51 acres
at 100% dedication 0.51 Acres
Steep slope area/1.00 acres at 20% dedication 0.20 Acres
Ponding Area No Credit
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Ponding area/1.15 acres at 100% dedication 1.15 Acres
TOTAL PARKLAND DEDICATION 2.51 ACRES
3. The developer pay a land to cash equivalent for 3.16 acres based on the
Planned Development Agreement.
4. The Commission provide $ parkland dedication credit
based on the following recreation facilities:
• Two swimming pools
• 200 lineal feet of 8 foot wide bituminous trails
• 1900 lineal feet of 8 foot wide turf trails
5. The developer construct an 8 foot wide bituminous trail from Cliff Lake Drive
to the south property line of the Highline Trail Corridor. The developer
provide a 15 foot wide trail easement for this pedestrian corridor.
6. Allow the developer to improve Ponds A, B and AP-22 subject to the
following requirements:
• To either lower the H.W.L. of AP-22 below the Highline Trail
or reconstruct the trail above the 100 year frequency elevation.
• To revise the bottom contours of the north cell of pond AP-22
providing for open water and a shallow mudflat area.
• Revise the shoreline of the south cell of AP-22 providing a
visual quality characteristic of a natural occurring pond.
7. To provide positive recommendation for the variance request to the recreation
open space requirement
OR
Require the development to provide 45,800 square feet of recreation open
space.
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February 5, 199],
Ms. Marilyn Wucherpfenning
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, Minnesota
U.S.A. 55122-1897
Dear Ms. Wucherpfenning:
RE: CLIFF LAKE CENTRE - 3RD ADDITION
Further to our submission for preliminary plat approval of
the above noted property, we would appreciate your
acceptance of this narrative, as part of the submission,
which outlines the intent of the documents with respect to
park dedication, ponding easements and trail dedication.
Our review of the Eagan Hills West, Planned Development
Agreement confirms that the subject property is required to
contribute land or a cash equivalent of 5.67 acres for park
dedication, that the trailway requirements have been met and
that there are specific ponding easements required over
Ponds AP-22, 23 and 24.
Park Dedication
The development concept for the project has grown out of the
spirit and intent of the planned development and as required
by it's totally consistent with the development agreement.
The attached Exhibit 'B' of the agreement confirms that the
site is zoned high density residential, and that it was to
give up part of the site (5.67 acres) to the adjacent
parkland. The Highline Trail Park Corridor was to expand
.into the site, thereby softening its edge, to take advantage
of the trees and hills as well as to expand the Meadowland
Park precinct.
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• RECEIVED FEB - 6
1991
VENi4NA DEVELOPMENT COicPORAAON • 916 GrosvenorA onue • Winnipeg • Manitoba R3M W4 • ('204) 452.9503
FE~>- b-SO 1 W ED 1 0 : 22 V &rvtt otna Da- , . Cor P . 03
Ms. Marilyn Wucherpfenning
City of Eagan
February 5, 1991
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The above considerations coupled with the requirements for
extensive ponding led to our grouping the apartment
buildings around the ponds and other natural features. This
approach allowed portions of the site to be given back as
park and in accordance with the intent of the preliminary
plat.
Also, it should be pointed out that the preliminary plat
intends for these parks to be dedicated as land, for use as
"passive park" and that 1001 of Pond AP23 was included in
the area of 5.67 acres. It is with this agreement in place,
that we propose the following park dedication of land, in
lieu of cash.
a) Outlot A - 100% dedication - 0.9 acres
b) Outlot B - 100% dedication - 2.2 acres
c) Outlot C - 70% dedication - 2159 acres
Total 5.69 acres
Ponding Easements
The above proposal would eliminate the requirement for
ponding easement over ponds Al' 22 and AP 24. We indicate
the line of the proposed ponding easement over pond AP-23 on
the preliminary plat submitted.
We look forward to favourable consideration. If there are
any questions, please feel free to call me.
Yours very truly,
VENTANA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARK, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: STEPHEN SULLIVAN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/PARKS PLANN
DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 1991
RE: UNAUTHORIZED GRADING HIGHLINE TRAIL CO R
REVIEW STORM WATER DESIGN ALTERNATIVES
Park staff will present at the March 7th meeting background information regarding this item
to update new Commission members. Paul Thomas, a consulting engineer for Tri-Land
development, will be presenting three design alternatives for possible resolution to this storm
water problem. John Wingard, a civil engineer with the City will also attend to respond to
the Commission questions and comments.
The storm water problem is an item in which the developer is responsible for resolving by
using design parameters, which meet Eagan's Engineering standards. The Advisory Parks,
Recreation and Natural Resource Commission's role in this situation is that several of the
design solutions use the Highline Trail Corridor and Trapp Farm Park. Therefore, the
Commission's recommendation will be based on whether the parkland should be a party to
the solution and if the alternative development is acceptable.
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MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARK, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: JOHN K. VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS
DATE: FEBRUARY 2 199
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SUBJECT: COUNTY REQUEST TO ESTABLISH GARDEN PLOT AT
LEXINGTON/DIFFLEY SITE
Background
The Dakota County Court Services Department has approached the City of Eagan with a
request to establish a raised garden bed at the Lexington/Diffley Site during the summer of
1991. More specifically, their proposal is to create a vegetable garden encompassing an area
approximately 100'by 200' in size, for the purpose of growing produce to the benefit of the
Community Action Council or other food shelf organization. The garden would be
cultivated, planted, and tended by the Summer Youth Restitution participants under
direction of two adult supervisors from the Court Services Department. This is the same
program which, for the last four years, has provided summer work projects in the Eagan
parks system.
The County would be responsible for all work associated with planting and maintaining the
garden, including bringing water to the site by tanker truck. The City would merely need
to provide a suitable area for accessing the garden and for the parking of one or two
vehicles. There would also be a small amount of City staff time involved in the
administration and coordination of the project through the County's program supervisors.
At this point, staff is recommending that the garden could best be located somewhere near
the water tower at the corner of Lexington Avenue and Diffley Road. This site would afford
suitable access and parking, and also be close to the water filling station which is located on
the northwest corner of that same intersection. A provision would need to be made, of
course, in any land rental agreement which is entered into for the farming of the general
park area, in 1991, to exclude the garden plot location. The recommended location of the
garden plot is depicted in approximate on the attached map (Exhibit A).
Based on the positive implications that this project would have for the community at large,
the short-term nature of the request, and no apparent conflicts with other uses of the
property at this time, staff is recommending that the City enter into a letter of understanding
with the Dakota County Court Services Department to provide for the requested uses during
the 1991 season.
For Commission Action
To approve or deny the request of the Dakota County Department of Court Services to use
a portion of the Lexington/Diffley park site for the purposes of establishing a community
"food shelf' garden during the 1991 growing season.
4J hn K. VonDeLinde
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IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT SUMMARY
EAGAN PARKS AND RECREATION
MARCH 7, 1991
Contract
Number Description Park Contractor Contract Amount Total Value Completed % Complete
89-12 Tennis Courts, Hard Courts Northview Athletic Park Finley Bro.Enterprises $311,744.34 $300,739.41 96%
Color Coating, Softball Bur Oaks Park 5801 Baker Road (4% retainage)
Fields Fencing & Turf Highview Park Minnetonka, MN 55345
Establishment Lexington Park
Country Home Park Contact: Ray Finley
Ohmann Park Phone: 938-7383
Slater Acres Park
89-17 Parking lot, Access Road Northview Athletic Park Alexander Construction $317,203.70 $317,203.70 100% •
Storm Sewer, Trailways 9050 Jefferson Trail (Finaled)
and Turf Establishment Inver Grove Hgts., MN 55077 M
Contact: Lee Alexander
Phone: 688-2755
89-19 Parking Lot and Thomas Lake Park Corrigan Electric Company $23,932.00 $23,932.00 100%
Pedestrian Lighting Ohmann Park 3065 145th St. West (Finaled)
Rosemount, MN 55068
Contact: Don Corrigan
Phone: 423-1131
89-20 Hockey Rink/Free Skate Bridle Ridge Park C. S. I. Electric $36,250.00 $36,250.00 100%
Athletic Lighting 5241 West Broadway (Finaled)
Minneapolis, MN 55429
Contact: Mike Pepek
Phone: 533-3344 Page 1 of 2
89-23 Bituminous Trails Thomas Lake Park Barber Construction Co.,Inc. $91,338.40 $92,871.22 101%
Trapp Farm Park P. 0. Box 5324 (Finaled)
Quarry Park Hopkins, MN 55343
South Oaks Park
Rahn Park Contact: Jim Barber
Phone: 938-9607
90-1 Grading, Trails, Parking Carlson Lake Park Bituminous Roadways, Inc. $262,764.25 $215.560.18 82%
Utilities, Hardcourts and Wescott Station Park 11201 Rich Valley Blvd.
Turf Establishment Bridle Ridge Park Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Coventry Pass Park
Woodhaven Park Contact: Palmer Peterson
Phone: 457-3797
90-2 Park Building Construction Northview Athletic Park W. H. Cates i $242,743.40 $215,737.42 88%
Bridle Ridge Park 300 Hwy. #55
Ohmann Park Hamel, MN 55340
Contact: Jeff Cates
Phone: 478-6050
89-X Grading and Turf Coventry Pass Park Enebak Construction Not applicable Not applicable 100%
(private) Establishment P. 0. 458 (Finaled)
Northfield, MN 55057
(Coventry Pass Addition
Development Agreement Contact: Roger Odegard
Parkland Dedication) Phone: 333-1307
90-E Grading, Trails, Parking Willmus Park Loeffel Engstrand Not applicable Not applicable 50%
(private) Lots, Utilities, Hardcourts P. S. A. #28 1040 S. 6th Street
Backstop & Turf Establishment Hopkins, MN 55343
(Oak Ridge School- Contact: Roger Coffman
I.S.D. #196, and City cooperative development) Phone 935-0141
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TO: Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources
Commission
FROM: Rich Brasch, Water Resources Coordinator
John VonDeLinde, Superintendent of Parks
DATE: February 27, 1991
SUBJECT: Survey of Eagan's residents regarding solid waste, water
quality, and urban forestry issues.
Attached is a rough draft of a survey that city staff plan to send
out in late March. The goal of the survey is to solicit
information that will help us better meet the needs of the
community in areas of solid waste management, water quality
management, and urban forestry. The survey is currently being
reviewed by people from the University Extension, a few interested
residents, and staff.
We would be interested in any comments the Commission has after
reviewing the survey questions on disposal of household chemicals,
lawn care practices, water quality perceptions, and forestry. As
you'll note, the urban forestry questions (on the last two pages)
have not yet been incorporated into the body of the survey.
Thanks for your help!
Rich Brasch
Water Resources Coordinator
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A SURVEY OF EAGAN'S RESIDENTS
REGARDING
SOLID WASTE, WATER QUALITY, AND FORESTRY
March, 1991
Please return survey to:
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Responses to the following questions will help to better understand
the effectiveness of the recycling program in Eagan. Please
respond in the spaces provided.
1. How do you dispose of your regular trash? (Do not include
recyclables or yard waste.)
At the curb
At a central container
At my place of business
'Do not have refuse service
Other (please specify)
2. Do you currently participate in the City's recycling program?
Yes (if "yes", please answer questions 3, 4, and 5)
No (if "no", please skip to question 6)
3. Which of the following does your household utilize in
participating in the recycling program? (Please check all that
apply.)
Curbside pickup
Central containers
Drop off containers
Pooled efforts of church or neighborhood groups
Other (Please specify)
4. What recyclables do you currently recycle? (Please check all
that apply.)
Glass
Aluminum
Tin/steel cans
Corrugated cardboard
Plastics
Motor oil
Other (please specify)
5. If you participate in the curbside collection program, how
often do you set your recyclables out for collection?
weekly
twice per month
once per month
as needed
6. If you do not participate in any recycling activity, please
check the appropriate reasons why you do not.
not aware that the programs were available
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do not produce enough waste to justify
it is not convenient enough
service is unreliable
physically unable to participate
feel it is not necessary
other (please specify)
7. The recycling program has been in operation for about two
years. The City has worked to provide convenient recycling
opportunities for all residents through curbside collection,
multi-unit service, and drop-offs. Please indicate your
general feelings regarding the following:
Excellent Good Fair Poor
Information received regarding ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
program elements and procedures
Collection systems available to ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
you
Information received regarding ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
program changes
Collection service ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Special events and programs such ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
as Earth Day and Clean-up Day
Over-all program operations ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
8. Over the past two years of the recycling program, the city has
tried a variety of methods to inform you of program
activities. Do you feel the amount of materials you've
received regarding program activities has been (check one);
too much
sufficient
not enough
9. Have you received a brochure informing you that plastics and
cardboard have been added to the recycling program?
Yes
No
10. If state and county funds to support local recycling programs
are reduced or eliminated, would you support a nominal utility
charge, in addition to your hauling fee, to support local
recycling administration?
Yes
No
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11. If yes, what amount would you be willing to pay per month to
support local recycling administration?
25 cents
50 cents
75 cents
$1
Other (Please specify)
12. State law requires recycling of 35% of the waste stream by
1993. This may increase to 50% by 2000. To reach these
levels, state and regional planners are considering mandatory
recycling. If state law required you to recycle, would it
change your recycling habits?
Yes
No
13. If yes, how would your habits change?
14. Would you favor mandatory recycling legislation?
Yes
No
Many products used in the home, garage, and on the lawn are harmful
to humans and the environment. This section asks questions related
to the use and disposal of these products in Eagan.
15. Do you think disposal of motor oil, pesticides, paint,
solvents, or other household chemicals in the wrong places
(i.e. street gutters, driveways, house drains, etc.) is a
problem in your neighborhood?
Yes
No
Don't know
16. Over the past few years, many items have been banned from
landfills and other waste handling facilities. Please
indicate the items of which you are aware that require special
disposal practices.
yard wastes (grass, leaves, weeds, branches)
large appliances (white goods)
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tires
used automobile batteries
used automobile oil
17. For each of the items you checked in Question 16, indicate
whether you are aware of the proper disposal methods.
yard waste
appliances
tires
used auto batteries
used auto oil
18. Are you aware of the options available to you regarding the
safe disposal of household hazardous wastes?
yes
no
19. Which of the following describe household hazardous waste
practices you practice.
Buy only what is needed to do the job
Re-use the materials whenever possible
take the materials to a collection site
Pour down the drain, storm sewer, or toilet
Throw into the garbage
Dump on the lawn or in the woods
Other (please specify)
20. Are you aware of any non-toxic alternatives for household
hazardous waste products that you use?
yes
no
21. How often do you wash your car or other vehicles in the
driveway or street?
Four or more times per month
2 to 3 times per month
once per month
Once every two to four months
Never
22. Do you generally use a detergent or other soap when you wash
the car or other vehicle under the above conditions?
Yes
No
Don't know or can't remember
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Lawn care practices generate substantial amounts of solid waste.
Certain practices can also impair water quality in Eagan's lakes
and ponds. Responses to the following questions will help us
better understand the information needs of the community in these
areas.
23. How often is your lawn fertilized?
Never
Once per year
Twice per year
Three times per year
'Four or more times
24. How often do you hire a commercial lawn fertilizing company to
fertilize your lawn?
Never
Once per year
Twice per year
Three times per year
Four or more times
25. If you have purchased your own lawn fertilizer in the past,
did you buy it from a store in Eagan?
Yes
No
26. Do you have a favorite place to shop for lawn care supplies
such as fertilizer?
Yes
No
27. If you do, which of the following best describes your favorite
place to shop
Full service lawn/garden center
Hardware or home improvement store
Discount or department store
Supermarket
Other (please specify)
28. When shopping for a lawn fertilizer, do you normally take into
account the nutrient content of the fertilizer identified on
the side of the bag?
Yes
No
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29. Does the fertilizer typically applied to your lawn contain 3%
or less of phosphorus (the middle of the three numbers on the
bag that identifies the nutrient content)?
Yes
No
Don't know.
30. Have you ever tested the nutrient content of your soil to
determine what nutrient deficiencies exist?
Yes
No
31. When you now your lawn, how do you dispose of the lawn
clippings?
Compost them on my property
Take to a public compost site
Refuse hauler picks up
Use for mulch
Lawn service takes clippings
Always leave clippings on lawn
Dispose of clippings in the gutter
Other (please specify)
32. When you rake leaves from your lawn, how do you dispose of
them?
Compost them on my property
Take to a public compost site
Refuse hauler picks up
Use for mulch in gardens, flower beds, etc.
Lawn service takes leaves
Dispose of leaves in street gutter
Burn
Other (please specify)
33. If you compost your lawn waste, do you currently use finished
compost material on your lawn or garden?
Yes
No
34. If you have a compost area in your yard, where is it located?
(Check all that apply.)
In the least used part of the yard
Close to the garden or other area where the compost
will be used
Within 50 feet of a pond, lake or wetland.
In a swale or gully.
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Other (specify)
35. When mowing or raking your lawn, do you take precautions to
keep clippings and leaves off of driveways, sidewalks, and
streets?
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Never
36. Dakota County, in cooperation with the City of Eagan, has
operated a residential compost/drop-off area for 4 years. Are
you aware of the following?
YES NO
Its location
Its hours of operation
The materials accepted at the area
The following are questions related to community attitudes about
the importance of good water quality in Eagan's lakes and ponds.
37. Is your residence. within sight of a lake, pond, or wetland?
Yes
No
38. Does the property on which you reside border a lake, pond, or
wetland?
Yes
No
39. How often do you think you visit a park in Eagan that contains
a lake or pond?
More than fifteen times per year
10-15 times per year
5-9 times per year
1-4 times per year
Never
40. How would you rate the overall quality of water in the lakes
and ponds in Eagan with which you are most familiar?
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Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
41. How important do you think good water quality in the city's
lakes and ponds is to your quality of life as a resident of
Eagan?
Very important
Moderately important
Of little importance
Not important at all
42. Of the following, which do you think is the most important
water-related issue facing the City of Eagan?
Stormwater drainage and flooding
Algae and weed growth in lakes and ponds
Lack of water based recreation opportunities
Shoreline preservation and restoration
Other (Please specify)
43. Are you aware that the city has adopted a water quality
management plan to improve water quality in the city's lakes
and ponds?
Yes
No
44. How strong is your interest in receiving information on
specific actions you can take to improve water quality in
Eagan's lakes and ponds?
Very strong
Moderately strong
Weak
Not interested at all
The following section asks questions about the information you do
receive as well as other information you might like to receive.
45. Which two sources do you rely on most he?!'Vily to get
information about the community happenings and programs?
Articles in the community newspaper "Eagan This Week"
Articles in the community newspaper "The Chronicle"
Local Cable television
The city newsletter
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Word of mouth from neighbors, friends, and co-workers
Brochures or fliers sent to your home
Public meetings
The Minnesota Extension Service
Information from the city's public schools
46. On which of the following subjects would you like to see more
information (Check as many as you wish)?
Recycling
Waste volume reduction at the source
Household hazardous waste disposal
Lawn care and composting
Water quality/lake management
Energy conservation
Other (please specify)
47. What formats for information on subject areas like those
listed above do you generally find most helpful?
Brochures or fliers delivered to your door
Cable TV
Local newspapers
Workshops
Public or neighborhood meetings
City newsletters
Other (please specify)
Responses to the following information will be crucial in helping
us interpret the answers you provided in previous sections.
48. How long have you lived in Eagan?
Less than 1 year
Between 1 and 3 years
3 - 5 years
More than 5 years
49. In which of the following do you reside?
Apartment
Duplex
Townhouse/Condominium
Single Family Residence
50. How many people, including yourself, currently live in your
household?
One
Two
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Three or four
Five or more
51. In which category would you place your 1990 household income
(before taxes) ?
Under $15,000
$15,000 to $24,999
$25,000 to $34,999
$35,000 to $44,999
$45,000 to $54,999
$55,000 to $64,999
Over $65,000
52. What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than 12 years of school
High school graduate or equivalent
2 years or less of college
2 - 4 years of college
College degree
Graduate level work
53. Which category below represents your present age?
Less than 30 years
30 - 39 years
40 - 49 years
50 - 59 years
,60 - 69 years
70 years or more
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SURVEY
The City of Eagan has developed an active forestry and tree
conservation program in the community. Your responses to the
following questions will help us to better understand program and
public information resource needs in the future.
1. Would you be in favor of the City of Eagan establishing a
comprehensive plan for the planting of boulevard trees along
the major city streets and county roads in the community?
Yes
No
2. Please indicate which of the following categories, dealing
with trees and landscaping, that you would like to have more
information on:
City Forestry Department programs/projects
Arbor month activities
Proper planting methods
Pruning trees and shrubs
Treating tree diseases and pests
Avoiding construction damage
Landscaping for energy conservation
Landscaping for wildlife
Other
3. As it pertains to, pruning and removal of trees on your
property, how do you normally perform this work?
Do the work myself
Hire a non-licensed "handyman"
Hire a licensed tree contractor
Depend on a friend, relative or neighbor for assistance
Have never pruned or removed trees on my property
4. Are you aware that contractors hired to perform tree removal
and pruning on your property must be licensed by the City?
Yes
No
5. When you prune or remove trees from your property, how do you
normally dispose of the brush, branches and logs? (Check all
that apply)
Bring brush to city compost site
Bring material to landfills
Pay to have hauled away (refuse haulers/tree contractors)
Use logs and branches for firewood
Shred or compost brush and branches
Let materials decompose in non-maintained area of yard
Burn materials on property (by permit)
Give logs and branches to someone else for firewood
Other
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6. Are you aware that the city has an ordinance requiring
homeowners to prune and maintain trees within street right-of-
way or boulevards adjacent to their property?
Yes
No
7.. Which of the following reasons do you think best represent why
some Eagan homeowners fail to plant trees or shrubs on their
property?
Lack of available money to purchase plant materials
High cost of trees and shrubs at garden centers
Lack of an overall landscaping plan
Uncertainty about what to plant and where
A feeling that landscaping isn't worth the investment
Time commitments needed to plant and maintain a healthy
landscape
Lack of awareness of the economic and ecological value of
trees and shrubs
Won't be in home long enough to make investment pay off.
Other
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MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCE COORDINATOR
DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 1991
SUBJECT: PETITITION PROCESS FOR WATER MANAGEMENT CONCERNS
Introduction
For some time, the City has been fielding citizen requests for
assistance to investigate/ resolve concerns about pond management or
poor water quality in neighborhood water bodies. In order to
provide for a consistant approach, city staff has developed a
proposal for handling these requests for assistance. The process
is outlined in narrative form below and illustrated in a flow chart
on the attachment.
The Process
Step 1. The City receives an inquiry from an individual or group
of individuals for assistance. In the majority of cases, city
staff will probably be able to resolve the problem or answer the
question. Those concerns that require a more in-depth
investigation and analysis will be referred to Step 2.
Step 2. A written petition requesting action will be submitted to
city staff. The petition will identify the water body of-concern,
state the problem and it's suspected cause, and describe the action
requested of the city. The petition must be signed by at least 51%
of the landowners whose property abuts the water body in question.
Both the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission
and the City Council will be notified of the petition.
Step 3. An informal meeting will be held with the petitioners to
discuss issues relevant to the petition, such as the history of the
problem and solution alternatives that should be investigated.
Step 4. Based on discussions with the petitioners and research by
City staff, a Research Report (2-4 pages) will be prepared which
gives a general background and history of the issue and presents
the alternatives that could be investigated as potential solutions.
The report will be distributed to both the Advisory Parks,
Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission and the City Council.
Step 5. The Research Report will be presented to and discussed
with the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources
Commission, with the petitioners and any other parties who have
expressed an interest in the issue notified and invited to attend
and present comments at the Commission meeting. The purpose of the
meeting is to assure that the description of the situation is
factually correct, that all reasonable alternatives for problem
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FEBRUARY 28, 1991
solution are identified, and that the Commission is given
sufficient information to make a sound recommendation to the City
Council on how to handle the concern.
Step 6. The Research Report, together with the commission's
recommendations, will be forwarded to the City Council. The
petitioners and other parties expressing an interest in the issue
will be notified to appear at the meeting and provide comments if
they so desire.
Step 7. If the City Council decides that a.) there is sufficient
information to terminate city involvement in the requested action
or b.) City staff should/can resolve the concern with existing
resources, the process would terminate. If the Council decides
that a more in-depth investigation is needed and/or that a solution
of the problem could require the commitment of city resources
outside normal operations, it will order a feasibility study. The
feasibility study will include an analysis of legal issues - if any
- and an estimate of the costs of each alternative.
Step 8. The draft feasibility report will be presented to the
Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission. The
petitioners and other interested parties will be notified of this
meeting. The purpose of this meeting will be to present the
Commission with sufficient information so that it can make a
recommendation to the Council on a proposed course of action,
identify what impacts that action would have on city water
resources, and determine how that action could affect funding
priorities in the existing budget.
Step 9. The feasibility report and Commission recommendation will
be presented to the City Council for action. If the Council
decides that no action on the part of the City is warranted, the
petition process is terminated. If the Council decides that City
action is warranted, it will specify the appropriate action and
refer the matter of how and when funding will be made available to
the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission.
Conclusion
This process is designed to enlist the participation of the
Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council in
dealing with neighborhood water management concerns that could
compete for funding resources with other city water management
priorities. We are recommending the close involvement of the
Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources commission
because of their assigned responsibilities for overseeing
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coordination of the City's Water Quality Management Plan. The City
Council is involved because of their role as the ultimate policy
and budgetary decision-maker in the allocation of City resources to
address water quality-related issues.
Staff seeks the endorsement by the Commission of this or a modified
procedure to establish a policy on how to deal with requests for
city assistance from the public regarding lake management concerns.
Rich Brasch
Water Resource Coordinator
RB
cc: Thomas A. Colbert, Director of Public Works
John VonDeLinde, Superintendent of Parks
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PETITION PROCESS FOR LAKE/POND MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE
Initial Request
for Assistance City Staff resolves the concern
Petition Submitted City Council and APRNRC* notified
Meeting with Petitioners
Research Report Prepared Report provided to Council
Research Report Presented to
APRNRC*
Research Report Presented to Council with
Commission Recommendations
City Involvement Action Taken Based on Council Orders Feasibility Report for
Terminated Research Report Further Consideration
Referred to APRNRC
for Funding Draft Feasibility Report
Prepared and Presented to
APRNRC*
Feasibility Report Presented
to Council with Commission
Recommendations
City Involvement Action
Terminated
• Referred to Commission for
*Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Prioritization Year/Cycle
Resources Commission .
MEMO TO: TOM HEDGES, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
DATE: FEBRUARY 11, 1991
SUBJECT: WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT EFFORTS BY THE CITY
Introduction
In April 1990, the City Council adopted the Water Quality
Management Plan for the City of Eagan. That plan outlined a
strategy to protect and, where desirable, improve the quality of
Eagan's water bodies in the face of expanding urban development.
The final plan was the result of a four year effort by city staff,
citizens, and state and county agencies which provided numerous
opportunities for input from the public, the development community,
and resource. management agencies.
This memorandum is intended to briefly examine the nature of the
water quality problem within the City's lakes, ponds, and wetlands,
explain the rationale behind the two principle methods adopted to
finance the implementation of the plan, and present several cogent
arguments for following through with the course of action outlined
in that plan.
A Review of the Problem
In a sentence, it's the high phosphorus content in runoff from
developed areas within the city. The transition in watershed land
use from undeveloped to urban results in much more phosphorus
entering the water bodies within the drainage basins comprising
Eagan. High levels of phosphorus cause the high levels of weeds and
algae that residents associate with a water quality problem.
The urbanization of Eagan has increased the amount of phosphorus
entering our lakes and ponds in three ways. First, it has
increased both the rate and volume of run-off from the City. Where
open grassland or woodland once existed to absorb into the soil
much of the precipitation that fell, urbanization has replaced some
of those areas with features that are largely impervious to water
such as parking lots, driveways, and roofs.
Second, activities associated with urbanization result in greater
quantities of phosphorus and other pollutants released into the
environment. Lawn fertilizer, yard wastes, sediment from
construction sites, road sand, detergents used to wash cars,
residue from auto exhaust, and even dust in the air all contain
phosphorus.
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Finally, the stormwater drainage system provides a highly efficient
means of transporting phosphorus and other pollutants from the
urban landscape into and through our lakes and ponds. That system
has been designed to route through the city the large quantities of
run of f generated during rainfall or snowmelt events that might
otherwise cause severe flooding problems. .The system uses many of
Eagan's 340+ lakes and ponds -and wetlands as a means of temporarily
storing storm water runoff until it can be drained through the city
to the.Minnesota River. In so doing, the storm drainage system
provides a highly efficient means of transporting pollutants that
end up on streets, driveways,, parking lots, and other impervious
surfaces to those same lakes and ponds.
Financial Tools to Help Solve the Problem
The Water Quality Management Plan identifies a wide range of
actions designed to minimize the impacts of urban development on
water quality. Some activities-such as public education, promoting.
the use of phosphorus-free fertilizers, and controlling
construction site erosion-are designed to reduce potential inputs
at the source. Others, like construction of nutrient/sediment
detention ponds, street sweeping, and in-lake weed harvesting,
chemical treatments, and dredging,. are designed to reduce pollutant
impacts to high priority water bodies after these substances enter
the storm sewer system.
All these actions require financial resources. The intent of the
City has been to assure that parties which contribute to water
quality management problems pay an equitable share of the cost of
resolving the problem. Two financial tools have been adopted by
the City to achieve. this objective.
1. Stormwater Utility Fee
This user fee is based on the assertion that virtually every
business and residence in Eagan affects both the volume and quality
of runoff from the' city and that those parties should share
commensurately in the on-going costs of proper management of that
runoff. Each single family residential property in the city-is
assessed a fee of $4.56 per quarter which represents one
Residential Equivalent Factor (REF). Industrial, commercial,' and
other similar properties are charged a higher fee depending on
their equivalent run-off contribution. Use of the proceeds from
the fee is allocated among water quality management, erosion and
sediment control, and operation/maintenance/replacement of physical
stormwater facilities.
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2. Stormwater Dedication
All new developments are required to dedicate land and construct
detention ponds to treat the increased volume and decreased quality
of run-off generated by the development. These basins, if properly
designed and constructed, can be very effective in reducing the
concentration of nutrients and other pollutants through dilution,
settling, and biological uptake. The intent of this ponding
requirement is to reduce the increased phosphorus contribution to
downstream recreational water bodies resulting from the development
of the area. When on-site ponding is either inadequate or. not
feasible, the City may require a cash dedication equal to the full
cost of purchasing the land for the pond site and excavating the
necessary volume for treatment of the resulting phosphorus load.
Since the water quality dedication policy became effective in April
1990, full or partial cash dedications amounting to $47,238 have.
been collected from two residential and two commercial developments
and one public development. These dedications have added from $200
to $300 to the cost of a residential lot and from $.03 to $.26 per
square foot to the cost of commercial space. The funds generated
from these cash dedications are reserved solely for water quality
capital improvements by the City to reduce the impacts of
development on priority water bodies.
Basis for Implementing Fiscal Policies
During the past 20 years, the nation has seen extensive, costly
efforts made to reduce pollutant contributions from "point
discharges" such as industrial and municipal wastewater treatment
facilities. These sources were relatively easy to control in that
the sources were easy to identify, and the improvements necessary
were technological and confined to specific facilities. 'While
progress has been made in cleaning up waterways like the
Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, it has become obvious that
pollutant contributions from "non-point sources" like run-off from
urban and agricultural areas is substantial, at 'times dwarfing
those from point sources.
Because non-point source problems are a function of land use and
land use is controlled by local government, local governments
everywhere will assume much responsibility in meeting Federal and
state non-point source. control mandates. These mandates are
already on the horizon. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), for example, has already initiated a nation-wide program to
regulate the discharge of run-off from cities with populations over
100,000. While the current regulations do not affect Eagan, it is
likely that these requirements will be extended to communities with
populations of 50,000 or more within the next 3-5 years. Closer to
home, the settlement of litigation pertaining to pollution
discharge standards for the Minnesota River has committed the
.Metropolitan Waste Control Commission to reducing non-point source
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pollution in the lower Minnesota River by 40% by July 1, 1996.
Eagan will be directly affected by this requirement.. Finally, the.
Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Conservation District will soon
complete work on a set of rules which mandates that local
governments plan for and implement measures aimed in part at
protecting and improving surface water quality.
By following the strategy outlined in the Water Quality Management
Plan, Eagan is providing for itself the resources and the time
needed to achieve virtually full compliance with all three of these
mandates with a minimum of Bost and disruption.
With over 340 ponds, lakes and wetlands inside the city limits,
natural water bodies have become an integral part of the quality of
life in Eagan.' Most of Eagan's neighborhood and community parks
have a water body as their centerpiece. As the quality of these
water bodies goes, so goes the City's investment in its-parklands.
Water bodies outside the parks offer unique local opportunities for
aesthetic and recreational enjoyment which in many cases simply
can't be found elsewhere. Most developers acknowledge that ponds
or other, natural water bodies adjacent to a lot are a distinct
asset reflected in the market value of that property. Market
premiums of several thousand dollars are not uncommon for this
amenity. Water quality degradation turns this asset into a
liability, as nuisance aquatic plant growths crowd out wildlife,
replace desirable fish species with undesirable ones,.offend the
olfactory glands, reduce aesthetic qualities, and-in severe cases-
create a health hazard for pets and people.
Finally, if water quality management is difficult to deal with
proactively-as Eagan is doing-it becomes nearly unmanageable in a
reactive mode. The construction of nutrient detention ponds is a
good example. These ponds are a highly effective means of
improving the quality of urban run-off. It becomes much more
expensive, however, if planning for and construction of the ponds
is delayed until after development has already taken. place. Land
costs are typically higher, access more difficult, and the fair
assignment of financial responsibility harder.
Summary
All levels of government. are being pushed to translate water
quality planning into action. Instead of seeking funds from the
property tax system, Eagan has relied on ' a more progressive and
publicly acceptable system of user charges which places the
financial burden of meeting those cost obligations on those who
create the impacts. The argument has been made that these policies
increase the cost of doing business in Eagan relative to other
communities. This perception, if true, is largely a function of
the fact that the City is ahead of the pack in laying the
groundwork-to meet water quality mandates that will significantly
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affect adjacent communities soon. I hope you believe as I do that
the foresight of the City in improving environmental quality will
make us even more competitive as a community in which to live and
do business.
Rich Brasch
Water Resources Coordinator
RB
cc: Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation
Thomas Colbert, Director of Public Works
John VonDeLinde, Superintendent of Parks
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PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
MARCH 7, 1991
1.** Youth on the District 196 Youth Connection Council have been invited by Community Education
at the state level to be presenters at a National Youth Leadership Conference in March. Eagan
youth on the council are: Christopher Heins, our 8th grader at Dakota Hills Middle School;
Katie Kalthoff, also a Dakota Hills Middle School 8th grader; and Matt Marxer, a sophomore
at Eagan High. The youth are eager to accept the challenge this opportunity presents.
2.** The Department's two undergraduate interns for spring quarter have submitted their activity
"write-ups" and budgets for their first program responsibilities. Staff is impressed by their initial
work and anticipates working with two creative, young professionals.
3.** Staff has scheduled a meeting with Community Services, School District 191, Eagan Athletic
Association and the Burnsville Athletic Club. Due to EAA's growth, joint programming with
BAC, as has been done in the past, is no longer planned. Co-ordinated use of athletic fields at
Metcalf Junior High will be mediated.
<< Staff, at a recent Eagan Athletic Association board meeting, learned that baseball, softball and
soccer all plan to begin practice and/or games by mid-May. Staff was able to present the
counter-point of limited resources available to prepare all facilities prior to Memorial Day.
Soccer games will be the last to start; the Department can effectively prioritize field preparation
from this type of basic information.
4.** National Youth Sports Coaches clinics have been selected for baseball, softball and soccer. It
is anticipated that over 100 coaches will attend the clinics.
5.** Eagan Seniors met for a lunch at the Old Country Buffet; a favorite "spot" for the group.
6.** The McDonald's Tuesday morning Coffee Club is gaining momentum. Each week new
participants arrive and they are individuals who are not regular attendees of other senior
activities. Staff has regularly stopped in at this activity to meet and invite the seniors to other
activities.
7.** Twenty "seniors" took advantage of the 55/Alive Safe Driving Course sponsored by the
Department. Certificate of completion effects a 10% savings on auto insurance for those age
55 and older.
8.*<< The five-man basketball leagues on Wednesday and Thursday evenings have concluded their
regular season. Two teams will advance to their respective state tournaments in March. Sixteen
teams were involved in the season that ran from early November to the end of February. Three-
man basketball continues their season through March 20. Ten teams participate in that league.
9.*<< The warm weather in early February put an abrupt end to the skating season. Our early closure
impacted ice skating lessons, broomball leagues, a boot hockey tournament and four-man hockey.
The tubing hill at Trapp Farm Park re-opened February 16, but ended the season on February
18. The tubing hill was open December 15. The skating rinks opened December 26. Their last
open date was February 2.
10.*<< The Family Film Festival scheduled for Sunday, February 24, had a pre-registration of 34 movie
goers. This is the third of three cabin fever relief days. Preceding this were the Schiffelly
Puppets and the Wolf Talk.
11.*<< Trips to Afton Alps, Welch Village, Diamond T Ranch and the U.S. Figure Skating
Championships were all canceled due to insufficient registration. These trips were planned in
conjunction with Apple Valley, Rosemount, Farmington and Lakeville and still did not get the
minimum needed to go.
12.*<< Adult Slow Pitch Softball begins registration this March. Returning teams sign up March 1-15
and new teams March 18-22. Over 200 teams are expected to play in 22 leagues. Play begins
in late April and early May.
13.*<< The City Newsletter, which announces spring recreational opportunities, will be distributed on
March 2/3. The opening session for registration is on Saturday, March 9 from 10:00 A.M. to
Noon - at the Municipal Center.
14.*<< The February Cabin Fever Relief programs were well received. The largest crowd, over 50
children, attended the Shiffeley Puppets presentation. Families and scout troops attended the
Wolf Talk and Family Film Festival events. Treats such as popcorn or ice cream were served
following each activity.
15.*<< A survey has been sent to middle and high school age youth who have previously participated
in Department tennis programs or are current school team tennis players who may or may not
be aware of Eagan's tennis opportunities.
The intent of the survey is to learn whether the plan for a Junior Team Tennis League is of
interest to the youth. Preliminary returns indicate that this proposed activity has peaked youths'
curiosity.
16.*<< The Eagan Stagedoor Performer's sponsorship of Androcles and The Lion has had a date change
to March 23. The previous date of March 16 was in conflict with an activity at Eagan High
School.
17.*<< Staff will investigate a summer program idea with the Fire Department, Eden Prairie has
developed a "safety camp"; a three day program that combines safety activities with recreational
games activity. Eagan police provided resource speakers to the Eden Prairie program last
summer.
A program offering such as this would require a planning partnership with police and fire.
Recreation would provide a support role.
18.*<< Unisys Corporation will again provide field space at their softball complex for Eagan Athletic
Association field needs.
19.*<< Park maintenance worker Steve Hadden demonstrated his excellent carpentry skills again in the
construction of helmet and batting racks for the Goat Hill baseball field dug-outs. These items
will be installed in the dug-outs prior to the start up of baseball this spring.
20.*<< Delivery was taken on four athletic field bleachers in February. Once completed they will be
set out in the ballfields at Rahn and Ohmann Parks.
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21.*<< Upgrades to the entrance to the Rahn shelter building were completed by Gary Skogstad and
Scott Eppen in late February. This included the installation of Tectum ceiling panels, ceiling
trim, new light fixtures and baseboards. The Commission may recall that new quarry tile was
also installed in the entry way prior to the opening of the skating season in December.
22.*<< Fabrication of a new portable hockey rink for Lexington Park got underway at the close of the
skating season in mid-February. The bulk of this project is being done by maintenance workers
Alex Lammers, Paul Graham and Don Buecksler. The new rink is intended to replace the
original one built in the mid-1970's. This rink will be similar in design to the design for Eagan's
permanent rinks, including rounded (tongue and groove) construction corners. The staining of
the rink panels will be completed by the County Youth Restitution Program on March 2nd.
23.*<< The painting of four new sets of soccer goals was also finished in late February by an adult
restitution worker. These new goals, which were fabricated in-house, will be used at Ohmann
Park during the up-coming soccer season.
24.*<< New park identification signs for Captain Dodd, Clearwater and Wescott Station Parks were
made, stained, painted and put into storage until installation this spring.
25.*<< New storage boxes were constructed for the picnic kits to be housed at Trapp Farm and Thomas
Lake community parks for this coming summer.
26.*<< Maintenance of the skating rinks came to a halt on February 2, with the advent of temperatures
in the mid-fifties. Since then, time has been spent in cleaning shelter buildings, re-organizing
operational supplies in preparation for next year, repairing and repainting hockey goals, etc. In
a similar vane, the early closure of the rinks has been allowed in the department to begin
preparations in advance of the summer season. Included among these preparatory tasks is
grinding of reel mowers and bed knives for the department's two gang mowers, conversion of
groundsmaster mowers from winter maintenance to summer mowing, cleaning and repairing of
bases for the athletic sites, installation of supplies and shelving for the new Northview athletic
building, etc.
27.*<< With completion of the west wing of the Eagan Maintenance Facility, staff have begun to
organize and set-up new storage rooms along with preparations of grinding equipment, work
benches in the small engine maintenance area assigned for use by the parks maintenance
division.
28.*<< Other activities for the month of February included plowing of parking lots in the parks, snow
removal along sidewalks at City Hall, cleaning of carpet runners in all park shelter buildings,
trash pick-up, etc.
29.*<< Operation of the lake aeration system at Fish Lake continued throughout the month of February.
Periodic testing of oxygen levels in the lake indicate that the aerator will probably be operating
well into the month of March. Daily inspections of the aerator are made to ensure public safety
and satisfactory operation of the equipment.
30.*<< On February 25th, it was discovered that vandals had broken into the shelter building at Trapp
Farm Park. The glass panel adjacent to the front entry door was smashed in and litter was
strewn about in the shelter. There was also minor graffiti on the doors and some clean up work
was necessary around the fireplace. A formal report was made to the Police Department, and
immediate steps were taken to secure the entrance and clean up the building in general. Trapp
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Farm Park has, and continues to receive periodic vandalism of this sort - despite efforts of the
park rangers and Police Department.
31.*<< The City Forestry Department addressed numbers of issues and projects during February. This
included the writing of articles for the City Newsletter and preparations for the upcoming Arbor
Day and tree sale programs, beginning work on the writing and design of a multi-faceted City
Forestry brochure, pruning of trees in parks and around public buildings, and ordering of
planting stock for spring installations at Carlson Lake, Bridle Ridge and Slater Acres parks.
Splitting and stockpiling of wood at Trapp Farm Park was also done.
32.*<< Jim McGuffee, Tom Schuster, Steve Taylor and Dan Curtin attended the annual pesticide and
certification program at the University of Minnesota.
33.*<< In February, the Parks and Recreation Department submitted the first payment request to the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for work completed under the Clean Water Partnership
Grant on Schwan Lake for calendar year 1990. Based on this payment request, the City should
be receiving a reimbursement of approximately $4,094.31.
34.*<< On March 4th, all full-time maintenance staff received training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
as a "free" service from the Eagan Fire Department. This is an annual training program which
the department began in 1988.
35.* < Ken Vraa and John VonDeLinde participated in a "Pathway to Progress" meeting of the
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association on February 20. Both were part of a committee
which has been set up to reflect on changes in the MRPA, to dialogue on who MRPA should
serve, as well as identifying short term challenges and long term goals for the Association.
36.*<< On March 5th and 6th, John VonDeLinde and Rich Brasch attended a Clean Water Partnership
workshop sponsored by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency at the Thunderbird Hotel in
Bloomington. The purpose of the workshop was to give grant recipients more detailed
information and direction on administration and implementation of clean water and grants, and
also to provide an opportunity for more informal discussion with PCA staff and other grant
recipients.
* * February 19, 1991 Council Meeting
* March 5, 1991 Council Meeting
March 7, 1991 Commission Meeting
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SUBJECT: PRELIlVIINARY PLAT
(BURRVIEW POND ADDITION)
APPLICANT: J. GARY SANDER
LOCATION: NE 1J4 OF SECTION 12
P.I.D. #10-03800-010-03
EXISTING ZONING: R-4 (MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL)
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: FEBRUARY 26, 1991
DATE OF REPORT: JANUARY 29, 1991
COMPILED BY. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION SUMMARY: An application has been submitted requesting a Preliminary
Plat for the Burrview Pond Addition consisting of 132 rental apartment units located on 13.7
acres of previously-zoned R-4 (Multiple) property along the south side of Highway 55 north
of Chapel Lane. The Land Use Guide Plan designates this area D-III (Mixed Residential)
which calls for a density of 6-12 units per acre. The prevailing R-4 zoning allows a density
of 12+ units per acre.
BACKGROUND: A Preliminary Plat was previously approved for this site on June 7, 1988.
The Crystal Ponds Addition proposal had a 15 building configuration with a total of 137
units. This proposal had a site building coverage of 15% and a paved area coverage of 18%,
with a total site hard surface area of 33%. The Final Plat was never obtained.
The current Preliminary Plat application was continued by the Advisory Planning
Commission at its October 23, 1990 meeting. The applicant requested the continuance after
concerns were raised regarding the placement of the building on site and the visual
ramifications to nearby single family homes. Since this time, the applicant has redesigned
the "'layout so the impact on adjacent property is reduced.
The site in question was Area V of the City's "Multi-family Residential Land Study". In its
review of this study area, on April 3, 1990, the City Council recommended consideration of
a Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan Amendment changing the designation of the site
to D-II (Mixed Residential, 0-6 units per acre) and a Rezoning to R-3 (Townhouse).
However, no public hearing was scheduled to consider this recommendation because the
property owner informed staff of his intent to submit a Preliminary Plat application. At its
June 4, 1990 meeting, the City Council directed staff to proceed with review of the
Preliminary Plat application for this site.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is bounded by single family homes in the Burrview
Acres Addition on the south and Selmark and Harvey Additions on the west. Property
zoned General Business that includes a landscape company abuts the site on the east side.
Currently, the site is primarily open grassland except for some scattered deciduous trees that
are most abundant along the edge of the pond in the northeast portion of the property. The
site slopes from the southwest to the northeast. There is a well on-site that must be
abandoned per Dakota County requirements.
SITE PLAN: The site plan shows one access to the property and this is in the northwest
corner of the property off Highway 55. This access drive serves two separate surface
parking areas. The City Code limits building coverage to 20% of the site. This proposal has
a building coverage of 8.1% with a paved area coverage of 10.7%; the total hard surfaced
area of the lot is 18.8% The density of this proposal is 9.6 units per acre of gross area,
while the net density is 11.66 units per acre. This net figure is arrived at by allowing only
10% of the easement area to be used when calculating the density of the proposal. The City
Code allows only 10% of any unbuildable area, easements, right-of-way, etc. to be included
in a site density calculation. However, the City Code also allows a 300 sq. ft. density credit
for each unit served by an underground garage stall. Each unit in this proposal qualifies for
this density credit. The 11.66 unit per acre net density meets the R-4 zoning requirement,
and the Guide Plan D-III density of 6-12 units per acre.
This development will occur in one phase. The proposal provides for 269 parking stalls with
137 of these being underground garage parking. The City Code requires two parking stalls
per unit with one of these required to be in an enclosed parking area. The applicant is
providing five more garage parking stalls than required.
The site in question lies approximately four miles from the ends of the parallel runways and
falls in the fourth policy contour as defined by the Metropolitan Council. The Metropolitan
Council has established conditions of noise abatement required of any development project
falling in a policy contour.
Due to its location in the fourth policy contour, this proposal shall be designed and
constructed to achieve an interior sound level of 45 dba, such design to be subject to review
by an acoustics specialist chosen by the City. Also, the developer shall ensure that any
subsequent owners and managers shall inform prospective residents that the subject property
is within an aircraft noise impact area.
CO1UUVIENTS: The proposed 132 units break down into 42 one and three bedroom units
and 48 two bedroom units. The developer is intending to attract a range of tenants
including singles, small families, and empty nesters with moderate rental rates.
All units will include kitchen appliances and uniform window treatments. Community
laundry facilities will also be provided. Access into the building will be controlled by a
telephone controlled security system. The building will be protected by an automatic
sprinkler system throughout.
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Storage space will be provided outside each dwelling unit with bicycle storage provided on
the garage level. The building will be served by one elevator, as well as three stair wells, two
of which will allow for access to the front and rear of the building. Two trash and recyclable
rooms and two trash chutes will be located with one each on either side of the building.
The building will be sided with a maintenance free aluminum or vinyl lap siding (the color
has yet to be decided), while the building foundations shall be rock face concrete block. The
building side walls are broken by balcony or living room projections that are capped by roof
gables.
PARKS & RECREATION: The Parks & Recreation staff is recommending the following
to the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission:
1. The plat will be responsible for a cash parks dedication of $559.00 per unit based
on the 1991 rate schedule and for a cash trails dedication of $100 per unit based
on the 1991 rate schedule.
2. The proposal is subject to providing 22,200 sq. ft. of recreation area in accordance
with the City Code. The developer indicated that a playground, basketball court
and trails are included within the site. Park staff agrees with the need for these
facilities in consideration of the site's isolation from Bur Oaks Park. Staff will
evaluate whether a parks dedication credit should be provided to the developer
based on the proposed recreation amenity package.
LANDSCAPING: The preliminary landscape plan was reviewed conceptually with the
intention that the final plan will be submitted on the grading plan and signed by a registered
landscape architect. The plan was modified after the initial review with the applicant and
while the shifting of plant material occurred, staff still feels some additional plant material
is necessary along the southern property line to lessen the impact of the different adjacent
land uses. This will create more of a physical separation between the two. The wildflower
prairie mix proposed in non-irrigated areas will add to the applicant's design goal of
restoring the site to more of a native type state. The applicant is also proposing irrigation
in the interior areas along all sides of the parking area, approximately 10' from the back of
the curb. This will greatly add to the appearance of those areas. Through careful grading
procedures, most of the existing tree stands along the east, south, and west portion of the
pond can be saved. The applicants have significantly approved the overall landscaping in
the project since last fall.
GRADING/DRAINAGEIEROSION CONTROL: This plat provides for the grading of an
undeveloped area of the City that is located along the south frontage road of T.H. 55 east
of the intersection with T.H. 149. The existing area of the plat has a maximum
differential in elevation of approximately 66'. This site is partially wooded and contains
storm water Pond GP-2. Pond GP-2 is a designated ponding area in the City's
Comprehensive Storm Water and Water Quality Management Plans.
The drainage basin that contributes to the storm sewer that drains the frontage road into
Pond GP-2 is estimated to generate approximately 95 c.fs. during a 5-year rainfall event
when fully developed. Based on current conditions and projected development, the 21"
storm sewer in the T.H. 55 ditch does not have capacity for additional discharge from the
plat. Therefore, it is recommended that the existing storm sewer be enlarged from the
point of connection to the normal water level of Pond GP-2.
The proposed grading will disturb approximately 8 acres of the 13.7 acres site and will
minimize the removal of trees and wooded areas. Efforts should be made by the applicant
to protect the trees prior to the start of the grading operation. The grading will not
change the existing drainage patterns which direct flow overland to Pond GP-2.
Storm water from approximately 4.6 acres of the graded portion of the site will be
collected in a storm sewer system that is shown to connect to the existing 21" storm sewer
line on the frontage road. The existing 21" line drains into Pond GP-2. Storm water
from the remaining graded portion of the site will flow overland to Pond GP-2.
Maximum street grades within the site will be 4.5% and the driveway intersection with the
frontage road will meet the City's design standards for grades of 2% or less.
The development will be responsible for installing and maintaining erosion control
measures in accordance with the City's Erosion/Sediment Control Manual Standards. The
City will monitor the site during the grading and building construction, and if sediments
erode into Pond GP-2 from the site, the developer will be responsible for removing the
sediments.
WATER QUALITY: The proposed development will drain to Pond GP-2, which is
classified as a nutrient trap in the City's Water Quality Management Plan. The outlet for
Pond GP-2 is through a lift station that pumps the water to Pond GP-1, which is
an indirect contact waterbody located along Bur Oak Park.
Phosphorus is the nutrient that most often causes water quality degradation. Control of
phosphorus is therefore the focus of the City's water quality management effort.
Analysis using the City's water quality model indicates that the average concentration of
phosphorus in run-off from the platted area will increase from 190 parts per billion (ppb)
under undeveloped conditions to about 450 ppb after development. A storm water
detention pond with a surface area of about .3 acres and a wet volume of .7 acre-feet
would be sufficient to bring phosphorus concentrations in stormwater runoff from the site
down to predevelopment levels (190 ppb) consistent with City policy.
City staff measured the depths of Pond GP-2 to compute the existing storage volume that
is available. The maximum depth was 5 feet, the area of the pond at the NWL of 804.3
is 2.55 acres and the current wet storage volume is 6.68 acre feet. The wet storage
volume provided by this pond exceeds the required volume of 0.7 acre feet that this
development's runoff would require.
In lieu of on-site treatment, staff recommends that the City accept a pond easement from
the developer for Pond GP-2. With some modifications, this pond could be used to treat
run-off from the site to protect water quality of ponds lower in the basin. In order to
provide the additional treatment, however, modification of the pond will be needed to
increase wet storage volume and/or change the depth from which the lift station outlet
draws water.
UTILITIES: Sanitary sewer of sufficient size, capacity and depth is available within the
frontage road and is proposed to be extended for service within the plat. One clean-out
will be necessary at the property line due to the service length in excess of 100'.
Water main pressures and flows to the site were investigated. It was determined that the
existing 6" water main located within the frontage road is of sufficient size, pressure and
capacity to serve the domestic usage needs of the proposed apartment building. It also
appears that the water main will adequately serve the proposed sprinkler system for fire
protection of the building. This is subject to the specific requirements of the sprinkler
system that is installed. If a sprinkler system is not used, adequate pressure and capacity
for fire protection will not be available to the building.
Staff recommends that additional hydrants be added for fire protection to the east end of
the proposed emergency vehicle access roads. The preliminary site plan shows an access
road on the north end of the building and another access road on the south end of the
building. The two additional hydrants will improve fire protection to the east side of the
building.
STREETS/ACCESS/CIRCULATION/PARKING LOT: Access to the plat will be from the
T.H. 55 frontage road. MNDoT has reviewed the preliminary plat and made
recommendations concerning the access. The entrance to the plat should be 32' wide with
a 20' radius. The proposed location of the entrance allows reasonable distance between
the frontage road and driveway to facilitate turning movements and reduce potential
backups on the frontage road.
All streets within the plat are proposed to be privately owned and maintained. Due to
the condition of the existing frontage road, which is owned by MNDoT but maintained by
the City, staff recommends that the portion of the frontage road that abuts the plat be
upgraded to current City standards with streetlights, storm sewer and concrete curb and
73.
gutter. In addition, City staff recommends the parking lot comply with current City
standards, including concrete curb and gutter with storm sewer catch basins to be located
within the gutters. In order to provide additional fire protection, the applicant proposes
a 20' wide emergency access allowing access to the rear of the building.
STREETLIGHTING: It was determined that the City of Eagan will require a 250 watt
high pressure sodium intersection street light at the intersection of Hwy. 55 and the
frontage road. The City. of Eagan will require a 100 watt high pressure sodium
ornamental residential type street light at the intersection of the frontage road and the
driveway entrance to this development. This development is located in NSP's service area.
EASEMENTS/RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMITS: The frontage road upgrading will require the
developer to dedicate additional right-of-way. The final configuration of the frontage road
upgrading will determine the amount of extra right-of-way required. The city will require
a boulevard of 10 feet south of the new curb of the frontage road that will be located in
the dedicated right-of-way.
No right-of-way for internal streets will be dedicated as a part of this plat since all streets
will be 'privately owned. All easements of sufficient width based on depth of utilities will
be dedicated as a part of the plat. In addition, drainage and utility easements for Pond
GP-2 will be dedicated as a part of the plat.
The development will be responsible for. ensuring that all regulatory agency permits-
(MPCA, MN Dept of Health, MWCC, MNDoT, Corps of Engineers, Dakota County
Highway Department, etc.) are obtained prior to final plat.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION - Burrview Pond Addition
Based upon the study of the financial obligations collected in the past and the uses proposed
for the property, the following charges are proposed. The charges are computed using the
City's existing fee schedule and connections proposed to be made to the City's utility system
based on the submitted plans.
Improvement Project Use Rate Quantity Amount
None -0-
There are presently no pending assessments on this property.
7q.
BURRVIEW POND ADDITION CONDITIONS:
1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action on July
10, 1990 shall be complied with:
Al,B1,B2,B3,B4,C1,C2,C4,C5,DI,El,F1,H1
-2. Trash and recycling containers shall be stored inside the building.
3. An underground irrigation system shall be provided per preliminary landscape
plans.
4. Developer shall submit interior sound level design to be reviewed at the
developer's expense by an acoustics specialist chosen by the City prior to Final
Plat.
5. The developer shall ensure that any subsequent owners and managers shall inform
prospective residents that the subject property is within an aircraft noise impact
area which may be considered excessive to some people.
6. The on-site well shall be abandoned per County regulations.
7. All signage shall meet Sign Code regulations and be responsible for the one-time
sign fee of $2.50 per sq. ft.
8. One indoor parking stall shall be included with the rent.
9. Snow fencing shall be installed around all trees to be saved prior to issuance of
grading permit.
10. The development is required to upgrade the existing frontage road adjacent to the
site in accordance with MNDoT requirements and City Standards.
11. City Code requires internal entrance roadways be a minimum 30' back-of-curb to
back-of-curb.
12. The development is required to submit details relative to sprinkler system
specifications for review by staff to ensure adequate fire protection.
13. Additional hydrants shall be added along the emergency vehicle access roads for
improved fire protection.
14. The final plat shall dedicate a drainage and utility easement over Pond GP-2 up
to the HWL of the pond.
15. The storm sewer line on the frontage road shall be upgraded to current City
Standards from the NWL of Pond GP-2 to the west plat line.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL
A. Financial Obligations
1. This development shall accept its additional financial
obligations as defined in the staff's report in
accordance with the final plat dimensions and the rates
in effect at the time of final plat approval.
B. Easements and Rights-cf-Way
1. This development shall dedicate 10' drainage and utility
easements centered over all common lot lines and adjacent
to private property or public right-of-way.
2. This development shall dedicate, provide, or financially
guarantee the acquisition costs of additional drainage,
ponding, and utility easements as required by the
alignment, depth, and storage capacity of all required
public utilities and streets located beyond the
boundaries of this plat or outside of dedicated public
right-of-way as necessary to service this development or
accommodate it.
3. This development shall dedicate all public right-of-way
and temporary slope easements for ultimate development
of adjacent roadways as required by the appropriate
jurisdictional agency.
4. This development shall dedicate adequate drainage and
ponding easements to incorporate the required high water
elevation necessitated by City storm water storage volume
requirements.
C. Plans and Specifications
1. All public streets and utilities necessary to provide
service to this development shall be designed by a
registered professional engineer in accordance with City
codes, engineering standards, guidelines and policies.
2. A detailed grading, drainage, erosion, and sediment
control plan must be prepared in accordance with current
City standards prior to final plat approval.
3. This development shall insure that all temporary dead end
public streets shall have a cul-de-sac constructed in
accordance with City engineering standards.
7G.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL
PAGE TWO
4. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted on the
proposed grading plan. The financial guarantee shall be
included in the Development Contract and not be released
until one year after the date of installation.
5. All internal public and private streets shall be
constructed within the required right-of-way in
accordance with City Code and engineering standards.
D. Public Improvements
1. If any public improvements are to be installed under a
City contract, the appropriate project must be approved
at a formal public hearing by Council action prior to
final plat approval.
E. Permits
1. This development shall be responsible for the acquisition
of all regulatory agency permits in the time frame
required by the affected agency.
F. Parks and Trails Dedication
1. This development shall fulfill its parks dedication
requirements as recommended by the Advisory Parks and
Recreation Commission and approved by Council action.
G. Water Quality Dedication
1. This development shall be responsible for providing a
cash dedication in addition to/in lieu of ponding
requirements in accordance with the criteria. identified
in the City's Water Quality Management Plan.
H. Other
1. All standard platting and zoning conditions shall be
adhered to unless specifically granted a variance by
Council action.
Advisory Planning Commission City Council
Approved: August 25, 1987 September 15, 1987
Revised: July 10, 1990
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SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PERMIT
(CLIFF LAKE CENTRE 3RD ADDITION)
APPLICANT: JAMES S STIRTON
VENTANA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
LOCATION: SW 1/4 OF SECTION 29
P.I.D. #10-17780-030 & 040 00
EXISTING ZONING: PD R-4 (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - MULTIPLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: FEBRUARY 26, 1991
DATE OF REPORT: FEBRUARY 7, 1991
COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION SUMMARY: An application has been submitted requesting a Preliminary
Plat for Cliff Lake Centre 3rd Addition consisting of 208 rental apartment units on
approximately 22.9 acres of previously-zoned PD R-4 land located north of Cliff Lake Road
and south of Meadowland Park/Highline Trail. The Land Use Guide Plan designates this
area D-III (Mixed Residential) which calls for a density of 6-12 units per acre. The PD R-4
zoning allows a density of 12 + units per acre.
BACKGROUND: The site in question is part of the Eagan Hills West Planned
Development which was initially approved on April 3, 1979 for a term of 15 years. This PD
provided for both commercial and a mix of residential use. The site in question was platted
as outlots with Cliff Lake Centre on May 15, 1988.
EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is bounded by Meadowland Park/Highline Trail on the
north, Blackhawk Road on the east, Cliff Lake Road and Cliff Lake Centre on the south,
and Rahn Road and Rahn School on the west. Currently, the site is primarily open
grassland containing several ponding areas that adjoin the Highline Trail park corridor
without a physical barrier. The site slopes from south to north and the eastern half of the
site contains some mature oak trees that should be saved to the greatest extent possible.
SITE PLAN: The site plan proposes a total of 13 apartment buildings consisting of 16 units
each for a total of 208 units. The entire site area is approximately 22.9 acres. The
developer is proposing to dedicate ponding and park areas totaling approximately 5.7 acres
for a net site area of 18.92 acres. This includes a 10% credit for the dedicated area. The
net building coverage. of this proposal is 14% which is less than the City Code allowed
maximum building coverage of 20%.
The gross density of this proposal is 9.08 units per acre while the net density is 10.9 units per
acre. Both of these figures meet the density allowed in the R-4 zoning district of 12 +
units/acre and the Land Use Guide Plan Density for D-III of 6-12 units/acre. These density
calculations may change depending on the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
recommendations.
The proposed development will occur in two phases. The first phase will consist of 112 units
and the second phase will be 96 units. Ideally, the developer would like to begin Phase I
construction this fall and begin Phase II approximately one year later. The site plan
provides a total of 429 parking spaces. This figure includes one underground garage parking
space, plus one surface space per unit and 13 visitor surface parking spaces. The developer
has indicated that all trash and recycling containers will be retained within the garages and
be the responsibility of each tenant.
COMMENTS: The 208 unit breakdown includes sixty-two 2,900 sq. ft.one bedroom, one-
hundred four 3,100 sq. ft. two bedroom, and forty-two 4,360 sq. ft. three bedroom units.
Access to the site will be gained via five access points, four along Cliff Lake Road and one
on Rahn Road. Internally, the site will be served by private roads. All building and parking
setbacks are met.
The developer is intending the project to be suitable for young professionals, either single,
married, or with families. Each unit will include a stacked washer and dryer, separate
central heating and cooling equipment, and its own private exterior balcony. All two and
three bedroom units will have two full bathrooms.
The exterior finishes shall have a maintenance-free vinyl siding and all windows and doors
will be finished with low maintenance coatings. The buildings will be sprinklered. The
project will also provide common facilities, including two outdoor swimming pools with
complete indoor changing, washroom, and shower facilities. Other accommodations include
exercise facilities and a furnished meeting room.
PARKS & RECREATION: The Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission will be reviewing
and making recommendations regarding this proposal based on the following Parks &
Recreation staff preliminary recommendations.
The proposal is subject to a land dedication of 5.67 acres according to the Eagan Hills West
Planned Development. The developer is proposing a land contribution of 5.69 acres with
the dedication of Outlots A, B, and C. Each Outlot has ponding areas and steep slopes
which may provide for only partial credit towards the park land dedication obligation. Staff
is reviewing the developer's park dedication proposal, the revised acreage based on partial
credit, and the benefit of the proposed park land to the overall park system. Staff's initial
review results in a preliminary recommendation not to accept Outlot C for parks dedication.
This Outlot is primarily used for storm water, has steep slopes and the internal layout to the
apartment buildings results in no significant benefit to the park system. Park staff has also
been working with the developer regarding concerns of pond improvements within the
Highline Corridor and Meadowlands Park. Due to the need for storm water storage, pond
areas have been maximized creating visual and functional concerns. Also, the high water
level of Pond AP-22 floods the Highline Trail Corridor.
Staff is also reviewing pedestrian circulation effectiveness linking to the Highline Corridor,
Cliff Lake Road and Beaver Dam Road. The developer has requested parks dedication
credit for amenities within the development. These amenities include swimming pools and
trails.
The plat is subject to the Code requirement for recreation area. The current proposal does
not meet the recreation area square foot requirement. In consideration that the site is
adjacent to Meadowlands Parks and has minimal opportunity for on-site open space. This
issue will also be reviewed at the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on
March 7, 1991 along with the park land dedication requirement.
LANDSCAPE COMMENTS: The landscape plan submitted was reviewed conceptually,
noting that the final plan will be required to be submitted on a grading plan and signed by
a registered landscape architect. The major concern at this point is the area along Cliff
Lake Drive. Additional screening through the use of berming and/or landscaping is
necessary to act as a buffer between the large parking areas on the perimeter of the site and
Cliff Lake Drive. The City's Landscape Policy states that parking areas shall be screened
from all public roads and from different adjacent land uses. The plant material listed is the
minimum size allowed by the City. Staff strongly suggests adding an irrigation system at a
minimum in the areas along the public streets to help in the health and maintenance of the
plant material. Staff is also concerned with a number of the shrub beds located along the
interior parking areas in that the plants will have a tough time withstanding the snow
plowing when they are directly next to the curbing. There could be freestanding beds moved
away from the curbing area and still achieve the same effect.
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GRADINGIDRAINAGEIEROSION CONTROL: The development incorporates the low
lying drainage basins and the lightly wooded knolls along the north side of Cliff Lake
Road. The maximum cut is 30' in the southwest corner of the site and the maximum fill
is 20' in the west-central portion of the site.
The development will direct its surface water runoff to a series of ponds that He in this
development and the adjacent Meadowland Park property to the north. Three of the
ponds in the system are included in the City's Comprehensive Stormwater Management
Plan and these ponds are AP-22, AP-23 and AP-24. Two other ponds that lie in the park
property have not been included in the Comprehensive Plan, but will be incorporated into
the design of the overall ponding and storm sewer system that will serve this area. The
routing, configuration, depths and volumes of the ponds need to be reviewed further with
City staff and the Advisory Park, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission before
final design.
The preliminary grading plan is proposing to construct a 16' high retaining wall along the
east edge of Pond AP-23 to assist in the construction of the private driveway along the
east edge of this pond. The grading plan is also proposing to construct an 8' high
retaining wall in the northeast corner of the site to help protect trees. The development
is required to submit detailed plans and specifications of the proposed retaining wall
construction for staff review prior to grading permit issuance.
The developer proposes to protect and save the trees in two locations on this site.
Approximately a 0.4 acre area of woods will be protected in the northeast corner of the
site, and 0.25 acres of woods will be saved in the center of the site. The rest of the
development will be disturbed by the proposed grading.
An existing 18" trunk sanitary sewer drains through the site along the north property line.
The development will be responsible for any damage done to the City's existing trunk
sanitary sewer as a result of the development's activities. The design of the ponds along
the trunk sanitary sewer line shall make sure that the sanitary sewer line is outside of the
NWL of the ponds.
The development will be responsible for installing and maintaining erosion control
measures in accordance with the City's Erosion/Sediment Control Manual Standards.
UTILITIES: Sanitary sewer of sufficient size, capacity and depth have been provided to
this development from the existing 18" or 15" trunk sanitary sewer line that runs along the
north property line of the site. The preliminary utility plan shows five connections to the
trunk line to serve the proposed apartment buildings. The lines serving the apartment
building are shown as 8".
Water main of sufficient size, pressure and capacity is available to serve this development
from an existing 16" trunk water main on Cliff Lake Drive and an existing 12" trunk water
main in an easement that runs through the center of the site from Cliff Lake Drive to
Beaver Dam Road. Staff recommends that the developer add a connection from the
proposed water main serving Lot 2 to the existing 12" water main in the northeast comer
of the lot to improve looping.
The developer has requested that the internal sanitary sewer and water main lines be
publicly maintained. The preliminary plat shows drainage and utility easements over the
proposed lines. The City policy states that if the sanitary sewer and water lines are
located in one lot and their use is for service of private buildings, then the lines shall be
privately maintained.
Staff recommends that the proposed sanitary sewer and water mains be installed in the
parking and driveway areas whenever possible to improve access to the utility lines.
STREETS/ACCESS/CIRCULATION: Access to the site has been provided to the site
from Cliff Lake Road to the south, Rahn Road to the west and Blackhawk Road to the
east. The preliminary site plan shows 4 access points to Cliff Lake Road, 1 access point
to Rahn Road and no access to Blackhawk Road.
The easterly connection to Cliff Lake Road will require reconstruction of the street to shift
the median opening 102 feet to the east. The shifting of the median opening is necessary
to allow a full access point for the driveway that will be constructed along the east edge
of Pond AP-23. The south access to serve the undeveloped portion of Cliff Lake Centre
will also need to be reconstructed to match the proposed centerline of the new north
access point.
All streets or driveways within the plat are proposed to be privately owned and
maintained. The private streets and driveways shall be constructed with poured in place
concrete curb and gutter, and the drainage on the streets shall be directed into the gutter
line and subsequently into an internal storm sewer system.
The design of the street grades of the private streets shall not exceed a 10% slope and
the street grade shall not be less than 0.5%. At intersections, the street grade shall not
exceed 3.0% for the first 100 feet.
Concrete valley gutters will be required at intersections where the street or driveway
openings connect to the City streets.
EASEMENTS/RIGHT-OF-WAYIPERMITS: No right-of-way for internal streets will be
dedicated as part of the plat since all streets will be privately owned. No additional right-
of-way along the existing streets are required. All required easements of sufficient width
based on depth of utilities will be dedicated as part of the plat. In addition, drainage and
utility easements for the proposed ponds will be dedicated as part of the plat.
The development will be responsible for ensuring that all regulatory agency permits
(MPCA, MN Department of Health, MWCC, MNDoT, Corps of Engineers, MN DNR,
etc.) are obtained prior to final plat approval.
I7.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION - Cliff Lake Centre 3rd
Based upon the study of the financial obligations collected in the past and the uses proposed
for the property, the following charges are proposed. The charges are computed using the
City's existing fee schedule and connections proposed to be made to the City's utility system
based on the submitted plans.
Improvement Project Use Rate Quantity Amount
Lateral benefit
sanitary sewer
trunk 86 m.f. 16.90/ff 1100 if $18,59000
Total 1 9a00
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CLIFF LAKE CENTRE 3RD ADDITION CONDITIONS:
1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action on July
10, 1990 shall be complied with:
Al, B1, B2, B4, C1, C2, C4, C5, D1, El, F1, G1, H1
2. Trash and recycling containers shall be stored inside the building.
3. An underground irrigation system shall be provided.
4. All signage shall meet Sign Code regulations and be responsible for the one-time
sign fee of $2.50 per sq. ft.
5. One indoor parking stall shall be included with the rent.
6. Additional landscaping shall be provided prior to Final Plat submission that
emphasizes screening along Cliff Lake Drive and Rahn Road. Irrigation shall also
be required.
7. The development is required to submit detailed plans and specifications of the
proposed retaining wall construction for staff review prior to grading permit
issuance.
8. The development will be responsible for any damage done to the City's existing
trunk sanitary sewer as a result of the development's activities.
9. This development will be required to provide ponding in accordance with the
City's Stormwater Management Plan and Water Quality Management Plan
Standards.
10. The internal sanitary sewer and water main lines that serve just one lot shall be
privately maintained.
11. The proposed access relocation for the east access onto Cliff Lake Road shall
include center median reconstruction and shifting of the street opening to serve-
the property to the south. The new access shall be a full access with left-turn
lanes.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL
A. Financial obligations
1. This development shall accept its additional financial
obligations as defined in the staff's report in
accordance with the final plat dimensions and the rates
in effect at the time of final plat approval.
B. Easements and Riahts-of-Way
1. This development shall dedicate 10' drainage and utility
easements centered over all common lot lines and adjacent
to private property or public right-of-way.
2. This development shall dedicate, provide, or financially
guarantee the acquisition costs of additional drainage,
ponding, and utility easements as required by the
alignment, depth, and storage capacity of all required
public utilities and streets located beyond the
boundaries of this plat or outside of dedicated public
right-of-way as necessary to service this development or
accommodate it.
3. This development shall dedicate all public right-of-way
and temporary slope easements for ultimate development
of adjacent roadways as required by the appropriate
jurisdictional agency.
4. This development shall dedicate adequate drainage and
ponding easements to incorporate the required high water
elevation necessitated by City storm water storage volume
requirements.
C. Plans and Specifications
1. All public streets and utilities necessary to provide
service to this development shall be designed by a
registered professional engineer in accordance with city
codes, engineering standards, guidelines and policies.
2. A detailed grading, drainage, erosion, and sediment
control plan must be prepared in accordance with current
City standards prior to final plat approval.
3. This development shall insure that all temporary dead end
public streets shall have a cul-de-sac constructed in
accordance with City engineering standards.
9a.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL
PAGE TWO
4. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted on the
proposed grading plan. The financial guarantee shall be
included in the Development Contract and not be released
until one year after the date of installation.
5. All internal public and private streets shall be
constructed within the required right-of-way in
accordance with City Code and engineering standards.
D. Public Improvements
1. If any public improvements are to be installed under a
City contract, the appropriate project must be approved
at a formal public hearing by Council action prior to
final plat approval.
E. Permits
1. This development shall be responsible for the acquisition
of all regulatory agency permits in the time frame
required by the affected agency..
F. Parks and Trails Dedication
1. This development shall fulfill its parks dedication
requirements as recommended by the Advisory Parks and
Recreation Commission and approved by Council action.
G. Water quality Dedication
1. This development shall be responsible for providing a
cash dedication in addition to/in lieu of ponding
requirements in accordance with the criteria identified
in the City's Water Quality Management Plan.
H. Other
1. All standard platting and zoning conditions shall be
adhered to unless specifically granted a variance by
Council action.
Advisory Planning Commission City Council
Approved: August 25, 1987 September 15, 1987
Revised: July 10, 1990
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