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02/06/1992 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission JUST A REMINDER THE RECREATION SUBCOMMITTEE WILL MEET AT 6:00 P.M. PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE COMMISSION MEETING LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU! MEMORANDUM TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 1992 RE: FEBRUARY 6, ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING After the Call to Order and Pledge of Alliance, we will have an official introduction of the new Commission members recently appointed by the City Council. Following the introduction, there will be a thank you/presentation for former Commission Member George Kubik, who was on the Commission for three successive terms for a total of nine years. Following the recognition of Mr. Kubik, approval of the agenda and the minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission on January 9, 1992, is in order. COMMISSION ORGANIZATION The first formal agenda item is the Commission's Organization. Under this there are several points reviewed regarding Commission members responsibilities. These items are included in your packet. Staff will just briefly review the role of the Commission and the members responsibility. Staff have prepared a memorandum entitled "organizational business", which is included. This addresses the process for the election of the Chair, Vice- Chair and Secretary, as well as committee appointments. During this process, the Director of Parks & Recreation will act as a "temporary chair", to facilitate the distribution and collection of the ballots. CONSENT AGENDA Of interest to new members of the Commission, the Commission has previously used the consent agenda as a means of expediting certain items of routine nature. If members have a question about the consent item, the item is pulled and then discussed. If there are no questions, a motion to approve all consent items would be appropriate. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS There are three development proposals before the Advisory Commission at this time. The first item is Weston Hills Addition, which has been an item the Commission has looked at over the last two Commission meetings, as it relates to the needs for a park dedication within that Park Service District. At this time, this addition is being proposed to the Commission for a final recommendation regarding the dedication requirements (cash dedication for both parks and trails) and recommendation to the City Council. As is always the case, staff has prepared and provided you with memorandums concerning the three development proposals. OLD BUSINESS There are two items under "Old Business" that staff has prepared separate memorandums on. The first is a follow-up from the League Leadership meeting on adult softball, which has proposed a compromise from the previous recommendation from the Commission. The memo is self-explanatory. The second item is the proposed tree ordinance update. Members who have served on the Commission previously will recognize that this was an item that was requested by the Commission at the December meeting. Information provided contains history and background on the tree replacement ordinance and its status. NEW BUSINESS At this time, there are no items under "New Business". PARK DEVELOPMENT Staff has prepared for Commission review a listing of work projects identified for 1992. This includes work priorities as they relate to the planning and development responsibilities of the department. Many of these items are carry-over items from previous years and re- prioritized to reflect what we believe to be the relative importance of these projects and the time available to complete the work this year. As always, we have included more projects than are likely to be completed, because it reflects the need to address these development items as time and opportunity permits. The Commission is asked to review this list and make its recommendations or additions. WATER QUALITY There are three items under "Water Quality" for review and update. Some of these items will be covered by presentation. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS The first item under this agenda is the staff presentation on the summer program changes as anticipated for the 1992 Summer In The Park (SIP) playground program. Again, staff has prepared a memorandum for review. Staff would like your comments and concerns regarding this, in order to provide these recommendations to the City Council and implementation for this year. The Department Happenings are again provided to the Commission Members as a way of updating you on activities that have taken place over the last month. The Director of Parks and Recreation would like to update the Commission on the Swimming Pool/Ice Arena and its status. ROUND TABLE/ADJOURNMENT Following the Round Table discussion, it would be appropriate for the Commission to adjourn. If members of the Advisory Commission have any concerns or comments regarding this agenda, or are unable to attend the meeting as scheduled, please contact the department to let us know. Respectfully submitted, 42 Ken Vraa, Director of Parks & Recreation KV/bls 3. AGENDA ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA Thursday, February 6, 1992 7:00 PM Eagan Municipal Center A. 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting - Eagan Municipal Center B. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance C. Introduction of New Members: ¦ David Mooradian ¦ Jonathan Widem ¦ Erin Ipsen ¦ Kevin Knight (alternate) D. Appreciation Award: ¦ George Kubik E. Approval of Agenda F. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 9, 1992 G. Visitors to be Heard H. Commission Organization: (1) Review Commission Members Responsibilities (2) Election of Chairperson (3) Election of Vice Chair (4) Election of Secretary (5) Committee Appointments: (a) Recreation Committee (b) Development/Finance (c) Park Naming (6) Commission Meeting Dates and Times 1. Consent Agenda (1) Town Centre 100 10th Addition - Rovick Realty J. Development Proposals (1) Weston Hills Addition - Lyman Development (2) Wexford Addition - Dan Dolan Development (3) Hawthorne Woods Addition - Lyman Development K. Old Business (1) Follow Up From League Leadership Meeting (2) Proposed Tree Replacement Ordinance Update L. New Business M. Parks Development (1) 1992 Development Projects N. Water Quality (1) Draft of Water Quality Brochure (2) Stenciling Program for Storm Sewer Catch Basins (3) Wetlands Conservation Act of 1991 - Update 0. Other Business and Reports (1) Summer Program Changes (2) Department Happenings (3) Ice Arena/Swimming Pool Update P. Round Table 0. Adjournment MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA JANUARY 9, 1992 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 1992 with the following Commission Members present: Deborah Johnson, Jack Johnson, Dick Carroll, George Kubik, and Ted Billy. Commission Members Shawn Hunter and Lee Markel) 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 and Cherryl Mesko, Secretary. AGENDA Ted Billy moved, Jack Johnson seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the agenda as presented. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 1991 Page 3, Paragraph 1, Item #2 should read, "....continue. The date of October 31, 1995 will be designated as the last date of the phase out." Page 4, Paragraph 4, Sentence 2 should read, "....making a decision on this issue." Ted Billy moved, Jack Johnson seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the minutes as amended. CONSENT AGENDA/DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS There were no consent agenda items and no development proposals for the Commission to review. PARK SERVICE AREA 36E Director Vraa re-Introduced this item to the Commission noting that the recommendation made on December 5th by the Commission was that a park was needed in this park service area but Instructed staff to evaluate potential park site acquisition areas within this PSA. As review, Mr. Vraa identified the area which Is located south of Cliff Road, east of Highway 3, north of the City of Rosemount and west of the City of Inver Grove Heights. He continued that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan designates the entire area for single family residential at 0-3 units per acre with an unpredictable development time frame. The primary criteria used to review each study area Included, 1) Standard site analysis items such as topography, drainage, vegetation, etc.; 2) Development efficiencies and constraints; 3) Service area efficiencies and constraints; 4) Acquisition considerations and 5) Economic considerations. In looking at a joint park concept with Inver Grove Heights (Study Site #1) it was noted that Inver Grove Heights has yet to adopt their Comprehensive Parks System Plan but they felt that this site would not fit the criteria they were establishing for this area of Inver Grove Heights. After further study it was determined that Study Sites 2 and 3 were the most feasible option for the Commission to consider. ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 1992 MEETING PAGE 2 Steve noted that Study Site 2 lies within the southwest comer of the proposed Weston Hills Addition and comprises 18 acres. In describing the site, Steve noted that the pond edge is encircled with slopes ranging from 4-20% and covered with overstory trees with mature oak trees ringing the northeast side of the pond. The northwest edge of the pond contains a mixed tree mass of aspen, oaks, sugar maple and willow. Steve continued that the plateau area of the site provided for minimal design flexibility. Acquisition could be done via parks dedication of 6.3 acres within the Weston Hills Development or through purchase. Steve noted that the developer prefers a cash dedication of approximately $94,000 In lieu of a land dedication. The developer tentatively considered a land dedication subject to the City providing cash credit towards the pond and adjacent steep slopes Study Site 3 lies south of Farm Road, west of the Inver Grove Heights/Eagan border and north of a 40 acre tree farm. Mr. Sullivan explained that the study area (approximately 22 acres) can effectively support a 4-7 acre park site with low to moderate development costs and good design flexibility. He added that there was no pond nor many trees that could be Incorporated as a resource for this park. It was noted that acquisition would be possible via purchase from one or two land owners. It was noted that the estimated acquisition costs could range from $48,000 to $91,000. In consideration of the limited parkland opportunities within PSA 36E, the use of condemnation may be a viable acquisition methodology If the seller contests the City's pursuit for an agreeable purchase. In conclusion it was noted that Study Area 2 indicated that a 6.3 acre dedication could be made, but that there would be a significant loss of vegetation and higher development cost in order to meet typical parkland design and layout standards. Study Area 3 provides property that Is developmentally cost efficient and provided design flexibility. The resource based opportunities are not available in Study Area 3, but could be provided via the design process. George Kubik expressed his concern for a park being located in such close proximity to train tracks as shown in Study Area 2. Dick Carroll commented that with an athletic facility within the park use would be generated from the west side across Hwy 3 and the train tracks. He too expressed a safety concern noting that access would need to be internal from Hwy 3. Mr. Kubik also commented on the type of soils in this study area. Mr. Carroll responded that it was primarily sand and gravel and could pose some development problems. Both Mr. Kubik and Mr. Carroll expressed their preference for Study Area 3 because it provides more potential for development and has adequate space for development. Mr. Carroll added that the mix of commercial and residential southwest of the study area needs to be considered when providing accessibility to a park within PSA 36E. After further discussion, Jack Johnson moved that a park is needed to serve residents within PSA 36E and recommended that Study Area 3 be designated as'the park site for PSA 36E. Deborah Johnson seconded the motion with all members voting in favor. COUNTY ROAD 30 - EAST OF DODD ROAD: TRAILS Director Vraa introduced this item to the Commission noting that as Dakota County Is preparing preliminary plans for the upgrading of Diffley Road from Blueberry to Highway 3 they are looking at options regarding the steep side slopes and road grades through this section of road. The City's plans have previously identified a bike trail along this section of roadway, however the County has inquired if, rather than having off-road bike trails the City would consider providing that option only for the segment of road east of Dodd to Highway 3. ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 1992 MEETING PAGE 3 Mr. Vraa continued that Diffley will be upgraded to a five (5) lane road; two lanes each direction with a fifth center lane for left hand turns. East of Dodd Road, however the County is proposing to construct a road surface 52 feet wide providing a 12 foot wide lane In each direction, a 12 foot wide center lane and two 8 feet wide trails, one on each side of the road, but within the curb. In reviewing traffic counts and the MnDOT design manual, staff looked at other options the county could consider. One alternative was to have the trails off the road, as Is currently in place along the newly completed portion of Co. Rd. 30 (Diffley). With that alternative it was noted that because of the steep slopes, extensive grading, substantial loss of trees and expensive retaining walls would be required to facilitate off- road trails. Another alternative discussed would be to have a single trail on one side of the road through the steep slope portion of Diffley Road. Staff's feeling is that this may not facilitate the needs of the area due to the residential development on both sides of Diffley Road. It was envisioned that the on-road bikeways, given the good trailway classification by the MnDOT Bikeway design manual, would perhaps be more acceptable than having only one off-road trail. Stephen Sullivan stated that there has also been some concern expressed regarding the widening of County Road 30 near the Country Hollow development because of the steep slopes. Ted Billy expressed his concern for the narrowing of County Road 30 from 5 lanes to 3 lanes east of Dodd Road. He continued that an off-road trail would provide more safety and stressed the safety concern of providing on-road trails In an area that narrows from 5 lanes to 3 lanes. Unidentified resident from 580 Autumn Oaks Road expressed his displeasure with the widening of County Road 30 beyond what is absolutely necessary. He stated that the impact to the homes in the Country Hollow development would be substantial if the road is widened to the degree the County is proposing. He continued that he would prefer that a trail be installed on the south side rather than on the north side because of the steeper grades on the north side. Dick Carroll asked if the County could widen the road only to the south with no expansion to the north. Stephen Sullivan explained that the County was trying to widen Co. Rd. 30 evenly from the existing middle point. Jack Johnson asked about the planned trail location west of Dodd Road. Ken Vraa responded that the area east of Lexington and west of Dodd did not pose a great deal of difficulty In allowing for an off-road trail to be placed on both sides. The section of Diffley Road that becomes difficult to plan trails for is the area from the Caponi property east to Lexington. George Kubik reiterated the safety concern for on-road trails In this section of Co. Rd. 30. He stated that an off-road trail on the south side would be more palatable. Ted Billy commented that If consideration is given to an on-road trail on the north side and an off-road trail on the south side his concern is for the area where traffic narrows from 5 lanes to 3 lanes at Dodd Road. Dick Carroll shared his concern about drivers using an on-road trail as a traffic lane at the location where the lanes narrow. Jack Johnson stated he did not think that providing only one trail would be sufficient. His preference was to have an off-road trail on each side of Co. Rd. 30 and shift the road location to the south to mitigate the problem of the steep slopes. Dick Carroll commented that it may be prohibitive for the County to consider providing an 8 foot trail on either side of the roadway considering they would also have to provide for a 4 foot boulevard and curb in addition to the street expansion. ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 1992 MEETING PAGE 4 After further discussion, Ted Billy moved that the- following recommendations for the widening of County Road 30 (from Blueberry east to Highway 3), in their order of priority, be made to the County: 1. Move Diffley Road to the south and provide two off-road trails. 2. Provide one off-road trail on the south of Co. Rd. 30 and one on-road trail on the north side. 3. Provide two on-road trails as depicted by the County. George Kubik seconded the motion with all members voting in favor. Ted Billy added that he remains concerned about County Road 30 narrowing from five lanes to three lanes. He stated that this road narrowing could come back to haunt the City as development continues. He added that even though the trails are called "bike trails" they seem to be considered walking trails and that use should be strongly considered when the trail location is considered PARKS DEVELOPMENT There were no park development issues to be discussed. WATER QUALITY There were no water quality Issues to be discussed. DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS Some of the items discussed Included the NYSCA certification of 10 ice ringette coaches which had 60+ girls participate this winter. Also discussed was the beginning of a track program through EAA, the growing number of church groups looking for available ice time for youth group activities, the successful winter registration with most of the skating lessons filled and the opening of the bandy rink at the Lexington Diffley athletic site. Dorothy explained that bandy is a cross between soccer, hockey and field hockey. The bandy rink is 3 times the size (400' long and 225' wide) of the City's regular skating rinks and required 85,000 gallons of water to build the ice. Dorothy added that with the winter activities in full swing the new Hotline phone number has been used quite extensively. Other items discussed included the snow removal that needed to be done before flooding of the rinks could occur. All work was accomplished, however, to allow for a December 20th rink opening. It was also noted that tree pruning has begun, forestry brochures are being planned and designed, the Arbor Day celebration will be conducted at Wescott Station Park In 1992, a water quality brochure is in the final planning stage with a draft copy to be provided at the February commission meeting for comment. The highlights of planned activities for the Winter Weekend planned for January 31, February 1 and 2 were reviewed with Commission members Invited to participate. ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 1992 MEETING PAGE 5 ROUND TABLE George Kubik mentioned the brainstorming meeting that the Commission had expressed an interest In participating in. Ken Vraa noted that the original date identified for that purpose was January 23, however with new Commission members being appointed on January 21, perhaps a rescheduled meeting to include the new members could be accomplished on February 4th with an anticipated time frame of 1-1/2 hours. George commented that he appreciated the warmth of the meeting with other Commission members prior to jumping into his first Commission meeting. Deborah Johnson commented on how impressed she has been with staff and their preparation of agenda items, Information and workshops. She stated she found this very helpful with this being her first year on the Commission. Dick Carroll explained that this was the last Commission meeting he would be attending. He continued that he had spent 13 very pleasurable years on the Commission but felt it was time to give new people an opportunity to serve. He stated he had mixed feelings about leaving but wanted the Commission members and staff to know just how much he has enjoyed participating on the Commission and his relationship with all the past members and staff. Chairman Kubik noted that there are always a few "prime movers" in every group and that Dick's expertise, wisdom and knowledge will be greatly missed. Director Vraa continued that the day Dick Carroll came to the office with his letter of resignation there were many people with a heavy heart after he left. Ken continued that over the last 13 years Dick has been a rock of stability for the Commission and a touch stone for staff. The current Water Quality Plan was completed with a lot of input and Influence from Mr. Carroll. Ken stated that Dick's quiet force has kept many issues in front of the Council as well as the Commission and he has been an integral part of some very Important documents including the Park System Plan. It was noted that Dick has been a very important part of Eagan's history and helped to provide a positive environment for citizens and developers to share their opinions and Ideas. Director Vraa then presented a placque of appreciation to Mr. Carroll and invited Commission members and staff to share cake and coffee after the meeting. Dick thanked everyone for the kind words and for his pleasurable term as a member of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission. With no further business to conduct, Dick Carroll moved, Jack Johnson seconded with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM. Secretary Date MEMORANDUM TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: JANUARY 29, 1992 RE: FEBRUARY 4, 1992 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING At the organizational meeting of the Advisory Commission on February 6, the Advisory Commission will elect its Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary. The responsibility of the Chairperson is to preside over the Commission meetings and to represent the Advisory Commission before the City Council, should that situation occur. The Chair also works with the Director of Parks and Recreation to establish the agenda, determines the need for special Commission meetings, and with the advise and consent of the Commission members, make appointments to Ad Hoc study committees. The Vice-Chair, in the event that the Chair is unable to attend a meeting, assumes the responsibility of the Chair. The Secretary's responsibility is for correspondence of the Advisory Commission and also signs all Commission minutes. The duties of the secretary have changed over the past few years with the department secretary now taking minutes of the meetings. Traditionally, the Director of Parks and Recreation takes the nominations for the appointments to these three positions, and distributes ballots for the election of these positions. The Advisory Commission also establishes its standing committees. In the past, the Commission has used the Recreation Committee, Development and Finance Committee, Park Naming and Water Quality Committee. The Recreation Committee meets from three to four times per year and reviews with staff recreation programming or undertakes studies that could lead to development of new recreation program offerings. The Development/Finance Committee has typically been the Commission members as a whole, with the responsibility for reviewing park sites for potential acquisition. The financial responsibilities for the committee have been very minimal over the last several years,but of primary importance when the City was involved heavily in the 1984 Parks Bond issue. /,8 The Park Naming Committee may not be necessary this year. The only parkland parcels without official designation are the Lexington Diffley Athletic site and the parkland in the Manor Lake Addition. The Water Quality Committee was begun in 1989 to help with the preparation of the Water Quality Management Plan. That plan has now been adopted. The need for a committee may still exist. It may be the desire of the Commission to have a sub-committee meet first to deal with water quality issues before presentation to the Commission as a whole. It may also be desirable to have a committee that staff could call upon to review strategies, provide input and assist staff. Last year the Commission chose to act as the "committee". The Advisory Commission should also set the day and dates for the Commission meetings. Traditionally, this is the first Thursday of the month. The dates are as follows: March 5 June 4 September 3 December 3 April 2 July 2 October 1 January 7 May 7 August 6 November 5 Time for the regular meeting would remain at 7:00 PM, recognizing a probable time change during the summer months to accommodate the traditional park tours the Commission has been accustomed to take. KV:cm EAGAN ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION The Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission is an appointed Commission of the City Council of volunteer citizens. The purpose of the Commission is to advise and make recommendations to the City Council concerning both parks and recreation issues. The Commission is also charged with the responsibility of over viewing the Water Quality Management Plan. In addition, the Commission provides input to City staff, in affect, acts as an advisory board on community interests concerning recreation and parks. ORGANIZATION: The Commission consists of 7 members who are appointed by the City Council for three (3) year terms and 1 alternate who is appointed for a one (1) year term. Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary are elected annually by the Commission members at an "organizational meeting" in January/February. Study committees are also organized at this time. Meetings are held monthly, or at the call of the chairperson. MEMBERS ROLE: The Advisory Commission work covers a broad range of issues which must be acted upon in a timely manner. To accomplish this work, regular attendance and participation by members is essential. Occasionally, the formation of "task" or "study groups" becomes necessary to look into or work further on more complex issues. Assignments to these groups is voluntary. Because regular participation is important to the functioning of the Commission, the City Council in January of 1974 passed a motion that three consecutive absences by a member may lead to replacement on the Commission. If members find that commitments prohibit regular attendance or causes a period of extended absences, they should seriously consider resigning from the Commission. Perhaps the most significant responsibility the members have is to keep an open mind to park issues. Listening, learning and discussion of issues are important aspects of commission work. Decision making should be based on information gathered and what can be seen as working towards the betterment of the City and parks and recreation system. Maintaining objectivity in the face of special interest groups is often difficult, but essential to a balanced approach to parks. Both long term objectives and short term benefits should be considered on all issues. The Advisory Commission acts as a group; disagreement and divergent views are expected and desirable. However, these views are not to be represented to outside organizations/committees as being representative of the views of the Advisory Commission or City. Members need to be certain that they do not express personal views and interests as that of the City or Parks and Recreation Department. /5. ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION PAGE TWO P.U.D. A planned unit development is an agreement between a City and developer/land owner to develop the land included in the agreement according to a specific criteria; including residential densities, park land, commercial area, with a proposed time frame for development. P.U.D.'s run for a period of 5 to 15 years. SYSTEMS PLAN A System Plan is a document of intensive study of the park and recreation system to determine existing deficiencies inland and type of facilities the City needs to provide its citizens. The study seeks to focus in on specific park needs, prioritize those needs based on the rest of the park system needs, as well as provide direction for the department in the development of existing and future parks. Eagan's Plan was prepared in 1982, and officially adapted in 1983. The plan has been an invaluable tool for guiding park growth in the 1980's. While still a valuable tool, portions of the plan are becoming outdated as a result of the City's growth. WATER DUALITY PLAN The City has developed a "Water Quality" plan intended to deal with non-point source pollution. This is pollution that typically occurs as a result of development and the construction of impervious surfaces. The water quality plan identifies and classifies the type of water bodies and their potential for use i.e., treatment basins, sedimentation ponds, direct contact, etc. The City has hired a water quality coordinator to work with the program and the development community in finding ways to reduce pollution with each development project. The department has placed greater emphasis on education as a method of reducing the impact of pollution on ponds and lakes while gaining the understanding of the public and asking that they make lifestyle changes to help protect Eagan's resources. RESPONSIBILITY/AUTHORITY The Commission does not have statutory powers, as do "Park Boards". It is a creation of the City Council with the responsibility of parks and recreation. The Commission reviews residential development for recommendation of parks dedication; annually reviews the budget, provides input regarding programming, hears citizens requests and investigates issues for recommendation. In addition to the general responsibility of parks and recreation, the Commission will perform "special" responsibilities as well. ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION PAGE THREE As an example, the Advisory Commission provided input and reviewed the City wide Bicycle Trails Plan, the need for a System Plan, reviewed plans for park development, and guidance in the development of the System Plan itself. STAFF The City employs a professional administrator for the Parks and Recreation Department whose responsibility includes the day to day direction and operation of the department and is directly responsible to the City Administrator and City Council. The director prepares the operational budget, and with.the staff purchases major equipment items, oversees the forestry department and park maintenance and development activities as well as gives direction to the effective operation of recreational programming, etc. As the position relates to the Advisory Commission, the director prepares the commission's agenda and support information concerning agenda items. Items require commission action, informational items on parks and programs are presented by the director and communicated to the appropriate parties. The City Administrator and City Planner occasionally attend meetings of the Advisory Commission and will comment on Council directives, as well as background information pertaining to City development. FOR YOUR INFORMATION PARK DEDICATION The City has enacted an ordinance under Minnesota laws, which grants a community the authority to receive land for park purposes from residential developers. This dedication is set at 10% of the land to be available, or if the amount of land is not sufficient to support a park, a cash dedication is taken. The amount of the cash dedication is based on the type of residential unit. The Commission annually reviews the fees for possible adjustment. The cash collected goes into the "park site acquisition and development" fund for purchase and/or development of parks throughout the community. This dedication requirement was extended to commercial and industrial property upon recommendation and approval of the City Council effective January 1, 1983. In 1990, the City adopted a policy for Trails Dedication which is typically a cash amount. Those funds are to be used solely for trails/sidewalk construction. COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN Required by the Metropolitan Council, the. City prepared a "Comprehensive Guide Plan" for the City. One segment of the plan includes parks. Neighborhood service areas were defined to help determine what park needs might be for each portion of the City. i 7• ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION JOB DESCRIPTION/QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS 1. Resident of the City of Eagan 2. Willingness and dedication to commit both time and personal energy to the Commission. 3. An interest in both parks, recreation and natural resource issues. 4. Desire to provide a broad range of parks and recreation service to citizens of the community. 5. Interest in and knowledge of the community of Eagan. 6. Interest in recreation and parks fulfilling a vital role in the quality of life for Eagan residents. 7. Willingly seeks input from neighborhoods, organizations, and individuals. 8. Ability to maintain an objective approach to both park and recreation issues. 9. Sensitivity towards Eagan resources combined with an understanding of the community's continuing growth. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Attend and participate in regular monthly meetings and special meetings. 2. Attend and participate in appointed study committees which may be required to conduct the affairs of the Advisory Commission. 3. To make recommendations concerning parks acquisition and development to council and staff. 4. To review and make recommendations concerning recreation programming. 5. Make recommendation supporting or enhancing the natural resources. 6. Annually elect officers of the Advisory Commission. 7. Provide input into park site planning. 8. Annually reviews the department budget, providing suggestions to staff. 9. Performs fact finding tasks for City Council. REPORTS TO: 1. City Council 2. Director of Parks and Recreation PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION: 1. Self evaluation by commission. 2. Regular attendance and participation. 3. Knowledge and satisfaction that the Commission is fulfilling a vital role in the community. /9 COMMISSION JOB DESCRIPTION/QUALIFICATIONS PAGE TWO CONDITION OF WORK: 1. Three year terms; appointment by Council. 2. No compensation; but a great deal of personal satisfaction to be offered. DUTIES OF CHAIRPERSON: 1. To preside over regularly scheduled and special commission meetings. 2. To call special meetings of the Advisory Commission when required to conduct the responsibilities of the Commission. 3. To act as spokes person for the Commission. 4. With the Director of Parks and Recreation, establish a tentative agenda for monthly meetings. 5. Assign members to special study committees. 6. Advise and consult with individual members concerning their participation on the committee. DUTIES OF THE VICE-CHAIRPERSON: 1. In the absence of the chairperson, conduct meeting of the Advisory Commission. 2. To perform assigned task as might be requested from the chairperson. DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO THE ADVISORY COMMISSION: 1. To assist in the development of the agenda and prepare packet material. 2. To act as a liaison to the City Council for the recommendations made by the Commission. 3. Provide direction and input to the Commission concerning parks dedication and recreational programming. 4. To perform fundamental research in the study of parks, recreation and natural resources\water issues. 5. To attend meetings of the Advisory Commission and study. committees. ao A COMMISSION MEMBER'S CODE As a commission member, I believe that the primary purposes of a Commission are to achieve effective and wise guidance of the department through group thinking and action, to raise the standards of commission membership and to improve the level of recreation and park services to the community which supports it. I realize that mine is a community trust, that I represent all the people and that I have a duty to the community as well as to my park and recreation department. Ipledge myself, therefore, to cultivate an "educated heart" so that I may be sensitive to my obligations and relationships in this trusteeship. I subscribe to the code of an ethical person, remembering that ethics refers to what a person is morally obliged to do or not to do in a given situation. I believe that commission service can be an expression of democratic citizenship signifying a willingness to accept community responsibility and the charge to preserve popular control of American public services. Respecting the dignity and worth of the individual, I shall base my relations with people on their qualities as individuals without distinction as to race or creed or color or economic or social status. I believe that a person's greatest possession as well as his greatest contribution to society may lie in the ways in which he differs from, rather than in the ways in which we are similar. I shall accept these differences and try to build a useful relationship upon them. I uphold the principles of my organization, recognizing and assuming my responsibility as a commission member to establish and administer the best possible program and policies for my park and recreation department. I shall learn its program and objectives, give to it a fair share of my time and personal abilities, keep a community wide perspective knowing that, for sound community service, my department's work must be coordinated with the total community. I promise to be loyal to my own organization and a good neighbor to other agencies. My attitude shall be one of cooperative open-mindedness and objectivity. In carrying out my assignments, I shall be professional in realizing that it is not possible to lay down absolute rules for all situations. I shall be willing to think things through with the other commission members, weighing alternatives and exercising good judgement in choosing among them. I have faith in the fellowship of common endeavor, believing that unity is accomplished through the resolution of differences and not in their suppression. I recognize the value and the necessity of mutual understanding and teamwork between the commission and the staff in developing a good department. I realize that the functions of the commission and the staff are different, but that, with common goals in focus, and with confidence in and respect for each other, methods of joint participation will not be difficult to find. COMMISSION MEMBERS CODE PAGE TWO I shall try to be a good commission member: a believer, a planner, a doer, an interpreter, a prophet, a reformer, a builder, a friend, a good citizen. Desiring to contribute all that I can to the betterment of my community and its people, I willingly accept this code for commission members and will be guided by it. o~oZ MEMORANDUM TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: STEPHEN SULLIVAN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/PARKS PLANNER DATE: JANUARY 29, 1992 RE: FEBRUARY, 1992 CONSENT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS 1. Town Centre 100 10th Addition - Rovick Realty A Preliminary Plat consisting of one lot on approximately 1.6 LB (Limited Business) acres within the Eagan Heights Commercial Park Planned Development and a Conditional Use Permit to allow a drive-thru facility for a bank located along the south side of Yankee Doodle Road, west of Yankee Place in the NE 1/4 of Section 15. The subject parcel is part of Eagan Heights Commercial Park Planned Development which has previously fulfilled its parks dedication with a land giving of O'Leary Park. The Planned Development is subject to the construction of trailways according to an adopted trailways plan. Recommendation The proposal shall be required to construct a 6' wide concrete sidewalk along Town Centre Drive. SS:cm a3. MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR DATE: JANUARY 29, 1992 SUBJECT: CONSENT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Town Center 100 10th Addition - Rovick Realty This preliminary plat application is for a commercial development and includes one lot on 1.59 acres within the Eagan Heights Commercial Park Planned Development. The development will discharge stormwater to Pond DP-20, an existing pond to the east which is classified as a nutrient trap in the City's Water Quality Management Plan. DP-20 discharges to O'Leary Pond, a Class II lake designated to support indirect contact recreation activity. In order to reduce adequately the impact of this development on the quality of water in O'Leary Pond, an on-site treatment basin would be necessary. However, the site is too small to accommodate on-site treatment. Therefore, a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding will be required by the City as outlined in the City Water Quality Management Plan. Based on the actual amount of impervious area shown on the site plan submitted with the preliminary plat application (69%), the cash dedication is: 0.106 acres X $130,680/acre = $13,852 0.26 acre-feet X 1,613 yd 3/acre X $2/yd. = 839 $14,691 Recommendation The development should be subject to a cash dedication of $14,691 to satisfy water quality requirements. Al-k Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator RB/cm TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR STEPHEN SULLIVAN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/PARKS PLANNER DATE: JANUARY 30, 1992 RE: WATER RESOURCES AND PARKS/TRAILWAYS ANALYSIS FOR WESTON HILLS DEVELOPMENT Introduction The City has a received a request to rezone approximately 64 acres of land 36 from Agricultural to R-1 Single Family Residential. A preliminary plat application has also been received for a residential development containing up to 132 lots. The development would be located east of Highway 3, south of Cliff Road in the east 1/2 of section 36. Water Management Issues There are two primary water resources management issues associated with this development. The first is what requirement the developer must meet to satisfy water quality treatment standards for new developments as outlined in the city water quality management plan. The second is a concern first articulated by residents who live adjacent to the proposed development regarding the effect of the development on the volume of runoff to Pond LP-27. Background This development is located in the upper reach of drainage basin L (Figure 1). This drainage basin contains a high concentration of recreational class lakes immediately adjacent to, and downstream of, the proposed development. These lakes include lakes LP-26, LP- 28 (Manor Lake), and LP-31 (Hay Lake), all of which are Class II indirect contact recreation lakes, and LP-32 (Schwanz Lake) designated as a Class I direct contact recreation lake. The City water quality management plan indicates any degradation in the water quality of these lakes is unacceptable. In addition, the City is currently engaged in a joint effort with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to restore water quality in Schwanz Lake to meet the water quality goals established for that lake in the plan. Pond LP-27, a 3.2 acre water body classified as a wildlife habitat pond, lies along a portion of the southern border of the site. Water Quality Maximum protection of recreational class lakes off-site will require construction of an on-site pond to treat runoff from the development, especially runoff from paved surfaces. Under the current site plan, all paved surfaces and about 45 acres of the development will drain to the north toward Cliff Road. The remaining land-almost all of which will be yards- will continue to drain to Pond LP-27, classified in the City. water quality management plan as wildlife habitat. On-site ponding to treat runoff from the proposed development is both desirable and feasible. Based on results from the city water quality model and pond design program, the pond must have a minimum wet volume of 5.2 acre-feet, a minimum surface area of 1.05 acres at the normal water elevation, and a minimum mean depth of 5.1 feet and should be constructed according to National Urban Runoff Program (NURP) standards. Consistent with design standards, a minimum 10 foot wide bench with a 10:1 slope should be constructed just below the normal water level to meet safety requirements. Finally a skimmer should be constructed on the outlet to prevent floating debris from moving downstream and accumulating in lakes lower in the drainage. The pond should be located to intercept runoff from all paved areas of the development. Pond LP-27 Water Supply Residents adjacent to this pond have expressed concern about the effect that the development as currently proposed will have on overland drainage to Pond LP-27 which lies along the southern border of the development site. The historical behavior of the pond described by residents indicates that the pond is very dependent on overland runoff from its current natural drainage area of about 37 acres to maintain storage. Accounts also indicate that even in the present condition, the pond level falls rapidly in response to seasonal drought conditions. The current site plan would decrease the drainage area of Pond LP- 27 to about 18.5 acres and-when changes in runoff characteristics are taken into account-decrease by about 33% the average annual runoff to the pond. There are three principle options to deal with this issue: 1. Divert runoff from a portion of the development directly into the pond to restore the runoff contribution. 2. Divert treated water from the constructed on-site pond and route that water to the south into LP-27 instead of to the north toward Cliff Road. 3. Make no change in the proposed site plan to route all drainage from the paved surfaces away from LP-27 to the north toward Cliff Road. The main advantage of Option 1 is that the volume of runoff to LP 27 that occurs under pre-development conditions could be restored. The main disadvantage is that the stormwater would be untreated and would degrade water quality not only in LP-27 but in downstream higher priority lakes as well. Construction of another treatment pond for this water would likely force the City to re-visit the issue of balancing protection of water quality with protection of trees and habitat around LP-27 and force the loss of additional lots in the development. The main advantage of option 2 is that only treated water from the development would be diverted to LP-27, satisfying water quality treatment concerns. In addition, the drainage basin for LP-27 would exceed what it is in the natural condition. This should make water levels in LP-27 less susceptible to short-term fluctuations in precipitation patterns. There are several other factors to be considered as well. An inlet and outlet would need to be constructed in LP-27 to prevent local flooding problems. This will create some disturbance to vegetation. Construction of the inlet would be the developers responsibility while construction of an outlet to rout high flows under Highway 3 to Pond LP-26 would be carried out by the City. Finally, a pond easement would need to be granted to the City for all of LP-27 by all shoreland owners. Option 3 would satisfy basic water quality treatment requirements for the development but would not sustain historical pond elevations in LP-27. Water levels in LP-27 would likely drop until runoff from prospective future developments in the area is routed to the pond. Staff Recommendations Based on information available at the present time, staff recommends the following: 1. That the development be subject to an on-site ponding requirement, that the pond be constructed to National Urban Runoff Program (NURP) design standards, and that the pond meet the requirements for wet volume, surface area, and mean depth identified in the above narrative. In addition, the pond should include a skimmer. 2. That staff work with the developer and the Public Works Department to investigate the feasibility of routing treated runoff water to Pond LP-27 and securing easements from all shoreland owners. If this option is infeasible, then the original proposal to rout stormwater from the treatment pond to the north toward Cliff Road should be pursued to protect water quality in priority lakes in the drainage. Parks/Trailways Background The Commissions action at the January 9 meeting to acquire a park south of this development area within Park Service 36E indicates a preference for a cash dedication in lieu of a parkland dedication for the proposed Weston Hills development. Staff Recommendation 1. The proposal should be subject to a cash parkland dedication 2. The proposal should be subject to a cash trailway dedication. Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator S ph n S llivan ndsca9 Architect/Parks Planner c. CL V 39. C J 9 FIGURE ] c '--,X+ Cf D O. 42 N 7 52 --fit'"V r CL. IV CL. V a-r- ti R ODD FARM PT .I LP-611 ~ CL. V A S"11 PARK LAKE 11 VI PA L; M zF HTS. P7 _v -IQI~K ` LP-67 S P- 7 CL. V11 CL V -30 L ^a"'- X16 L. It 29 IF - LP-45 > CL. 11 01 P 21 LP-24 LP- dl LP-19 MORON! CL. t Location of Development LP-22 is dDG. --Af>~- CL. 12 CL. LP-66 CL. I V P-17 ! ll i R t d9 EJEMOUN 0 1000, 2000 5000, 1/2 Mile I Mile N Bonestroo ~J¦ Rosene Anderlik & Associates byin., i Arcfrtecn OC ( . APRIL 1990 MEMORANDUM TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION FROM: STEPHEN SULLIVAN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/PARKS PLANNER DATE: JANUARY 14, 1992 RE: WEXFORD ADDITION PROPOSAL An application has been received requesting a Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from mixed residential to single family, rezoning of 36.1 acres to R-1 and a preliminary plat of sixty-five (65) lots. The subject parcel is located within the southwest corner of the intersection of Thomas Lake Road and County Road #30. (See Figure #1) BACKGROUND The Commission had previously reviewed a proposal for this parcel in April of 1988. The Stratford Oaks Addition included 328 apartment units. The Commission recommended a cash parkland dedication providing partial credit for on-site recreation facilities. The final plat for this proposal was approved via City Council action, but never recorded with Dakota County. FOR COMMISSION REVIEW The Commission will need to review and make a recommendation regarding the following items: 1. What is the parkland dedication for this proposal? 2. What is the trails dedication for this proposal? 3. What is the developmental impact to the woodland resource? ANALYSIS/PARKS DEDICATION The subject site is within Park Service Area #28. The neighborhood parks which serve the proposed area are Evergreen and Downing Parks. Also, Thomas Lake Community Park and Heine Pond Park provide specialized recreational benefits. As a result of adequate parkland and recreation facilities within the Park Service Area, staff recommends a cash parkland dedication. WEXFORD ADDITION JANUARY 14, 1992 PAGE TWO The current proposal is for sixty-five (65) lots. The 1992 Park Dedication Policy depicts a $700 cash parkland dedication per residential unit. This rate equates to a cash parkland dedication of $45,500.00. A 1.9 acre parcel within this subdivision was purchased from the owners of the adjacent Thomas Lake Heights Addition. This 1.9 acre had previously fulfilled its parkland dedication. Therefore, there is a need for an equitable adjustment in the parkland dedication amount. The current proposal has a gross density of 1.80 units per acre. Based on this density, the 1.9 acre equates to 3.42 units. The cash parks dedication equivalent is $2,394.00. Therefore the total cash parks dedication obligation, including the 1.9 acre credit is for $43,106.00. ANALYSIS/TRAILS DEDICATION The 1992 Trails Dedication Policy requires a cash obligation at a rate of $100.00 per unit. The platting of sixty-five (65) lots at $100.00/lot equates to a trails dedication of $6,500.00. The 1.9 acre parcel had not previously fulfilled trailway obligation and therefore, is subject to the Trails Dedication Policy. ANALYSIS YOODLAND RESOURCE The site can be characterized as having three areas of significant woodlands. (See Figure #2) Woodland #1 is located central to the site and is approximately five (5) acres in size. The topography is a wooded ridge line surrounding a depression. The depression area is being proposed for a small water quality pond. Approximately 0.5 acres of box elders will be removed with the grading of the pond. The pond layout preserves the adjacent oak trees. Along the east ridge line, house pads and backyard side slopes take approximately 0.4 acres of aspen, box elders, cherry and oak trees. The tree survey indicates the loss of a 25" and 26" diameter oak tree within a 10' depth fill section. A wooded ravine extends to the west. This area is characterized with significant aspen, oak and cherry trees. It encompasses approximately 0.75 acres. The ravine is approximately 400' long with steep side slopes of 25 to 40%. The flow line gradient ranges from 7.5% to 12%. These steep slopes result in an highly erodible condition which is incompatible in an urban landscape. The length of the ravine bisects the western 1/3 of the site. Therefore, the removal of these trees and regrading results in a compatible development layout which eliminates the erosion problem. Approximately 3.35 acres of woodland #1 will be preserved after development. Woodland #2 is a 0.5 acres oak depression located along the northern property line adjacent to County Rd #30. A majority of the trees will be preserved, WEXFORD ADDITION JANUARY 14, 1992 PAGE THREE although the adjacent oak savanna eco-system will result in some significant individual tree removal. The third woodland area is within the southeast corner of the site, adjacent to Thomas Lake Heights Second Addition. This 0.5 acre woodland is characterized by aspen, cherry and oak vegetation. A majority of these trees will be preserved with development. Some tree loss will occur with the grading of adjacent house pads and the filling of a small ravine. Staffs evaluation regarding the preservation of the woodland resource with the development of the parcel concludes a relative sensitivity on the part of the developer. The down zoning to a R-1 land use, low density, and development layout preserves a significant amount of the woodland resource. Staff recommends that the developer submit a tree protection plan which places snow fencing at the grading limits adjacent to significant trees. These fences would provide some protection to the trees from accidental grading. The developer would contact the City after fence installation and prior to grading for inspection of tree preservation. COMMISSION ACTION The Commission may consider the following recommendations: 1. The proposal be subject to a cash parks dedication. 2. The cash park dedication amount shall provide a credit of 3.40 units to the subdivision. 3. The proposal shall be subject to a cash trailways dedication. 4. The developer submit a tree protection plan to the City for review and approval prior to final plat. 5. The developer install a snow fence adjacent to significant woodland. The snow fence would be inspected and approved by the City prior to any grading. ...ter . M \ 1 •.r 7-7 I \ r . RIK SITE C ~I 34: Drawn By: Drawing Titer S.R.S. Wexford Addition Dote: I Area Location Map ?7aUM wo• 1/14/92 L j ¦ 1 / Ile ~ J / I I \ I I ` r / T-w own By: 'Mowing Title S.R.S. Wexford Addition Dote: V ~Ql Woodland Areas f'° No• 1/14/92 2 MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER QUALITY COORDINATOR DATE: JANUARY 30, 1992 SUBJECT: WATER QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR WEXFORD ADDITION Proposal The city has received a request for a Comprehensive Guide Plan amendment to change land use from mixed residential to single family residential, and a preliminary plat application for a residential development consisting of 65 lots located along the south side of Diffley Road west of Thomas Lake Road in the north 1/2 of Section 28. For Commission Review The Commission will need to review and made a recommendation regarding whether the development should be subject to a ponding requirement or a cash dedication requirement to meet water quality standards set by the city in it's Water Quality Management Plan. Water Quality Analysis This 36 acre single family residential development is located in drainage basin B which eventually drains to Blackhawk Lake. Blackhawk Lake is designated in the city's Water Quality Management Plan as one of six Class I lakes identified to support direct contact recreation. Blackhawk Lake does not currently meet the water quality standards necessary to support this use. In addition, on-site ponding is feasible for this development, so a pond could be required to treat runoff from the site. In order to provide adequate for runoff from the development, a treatment pond could be constructed in the depression in the middle of the development. To meet water quality standards the pond would need a wet pond volume of 3.2 acre feet, a minimum surface area at the normal water elevation of .72 acres, and a mean depth of 4.4 feet. The pond should be constructed according to National Urban Runoff Program (NURP) design standards. Consistent with these design standards, a minimum 10 foot wide bench with a 10:1 slope should be maintained around the edge of the pond just below the normal water level to meet safety requirements. The pond should also include a skimmer on the outlet, and the inlet should be separated from the outlet to the maximum extent possible. ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION JANUARY 30, 1992 PAGE 2. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the development be subject to on-site ponding requirement, that the pond be constructed according to National Urban Runoff Program (NURP) design standards, and that the pond meet the requirements for volume, surface area, and mean depth identified in the above narrative. In addition, the outlet on the pond should include a skimmer. Rich Brasch Water Quality Coordinator RB/nab 3B:wexford.add ~7 - / H HTSI n.y!Y ' ~ r ]Do N ADD. `i01 C P -12 / L+ l r-f CL. VII POXIC , V; 2nd l+ ) \~I T 'Q, EA DCtD. 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IV ~M~Aifi~ y A KO TA COUNTY LP-o, February 4, 1992 ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan Mn 55121 RE: Wexford Addition (Eagan 40 Site) Dear Commission Members, On February 6th, you will review the cash park and trail dedication requirements for Wexford. In making your analysis, we believe it is important for you to have our perspective of the history and circumstances relating to this site. This site was originally purchased in the 1970's by Eagan 40 Limited Partnership. Initially, development activity and proposals were put on hold for the resolution of the alignment of I-35E. In the 1980's, the parcel was the subject of a number of proposals from apartment developers for up to 338 high density apartment units, compatible with its zoning. The most recent of these was from Trammel Crow Company for the Stratford Oaks complex. As a result of financing difficulties, none of these proceeded with construction. The current proposal for 65 single family homesites clearly is in the best interests of and consistent with the goals of the City of Eagan and its staff. As a voluntary down-zoning, our proposal is a gift to the City which carries significant fiscal impacts to the Eagan 40 as development costs must now be distributed against 65 lots rather than 338 apartments. Eer n at Woodbury 1370 Donegal Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125, 612/738-0555. Another luxurious environment created by nature and Dan Dolan Development, Inc. In light of this voluntary rezoning, we are requesting that the City of Eagan reduce its park and trail dedication fees from their normal rates of $700/lot and $100/lot, respectively. Such a reduction would assist Eagan 40 in providing more site amenities such as perimeter landscape screening, which will only add to Wexford's positive impacts on the adjacent neighborhood and the city as a whole. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, EAGAN 40 LIMITED PART IP BY* mes . Johnston Pres/ eral Manager DAN D DEVELOPMENT, INC. CC: Stephen Sullivan Dan Dolan JWJ:geb 2 MEMORANDUM TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION FROM: STEPHEN SULLIVAN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/PARK PLANNER . DATE: JANUARY 21, 1992 RE: HAWTHORNE ADDITION PROPOSAL An application has been received requesting the rezoning of 51 acres from agriculture to R- 1, Single Family and the preliminary plat of 97 lots. The subject parcel is located south of County Road #30, north of Autumn Ridge Addition, east of Dodd Road and west of State Highway #3. (See Figure #1) FOR COMMISSION REVIEW The Commission will need to review and make recommendations regarding the following items: 1. What is the parkland dedication for this proposal? 2. What is the trails dedication for this proposal? 3. What is the developmental impact to the woodland resource? ANALYSIS/PARKS DEDICATION The site is within Park Service Area #25W. The neighborhood parks which serve the proposed development are Lakeside and South Oak Parks. Adequate parkland and recreation facilities exist within the Park Service Area, therefore staff recommends a cash parkland dedication. The current proposal is for 97 single family lots. The 1992 Parks Dedication Policy requires $700.00 cash parks dedication per residential unit. This rate equates to a cash parkland dedication of $67,900.00. 3g. HAWTHORNE ADDITION PAGE TWO JANUARY 21, 1992 ANALYSIS/TRAILS DEDICATION The 1992 Trails Dedication Policy requires a cash rate of $100.00 per unit. The platting of 97 lots at $100 per unit equates to a dedication of $9,700.00. The Comprehensive Trails Plan proposes trailways along both sides of Dodd Road and County Road #30. The Commission's recent review of the attached trailway configuration betweens Dodd Road and State Hwy. #3, with the improvement of County Road #30, may influence the pedestrian corridor layout servicing this area. The Commission may recall that the Autumn Ridge Subdivision is responsible for the construction of a 6' concrete sidewalk along Hackmore Drive. This sidewalk provides safe and efficient pedestrian circulation to Pinewood Elementary School and to Dodd Road. A secondary benefit is that the sidewalk provides linkage to Lakeside Park (See Figure #2). The current proposal indicates a neighborhood collector road called Hawthorne Woods Drive. The proposed road intersects with Hackmore Drive and County Road #30. Staff recommends that the Comprehensive Trails System Plan be revised to include a 6' wide concrete sidewalk along the south side of proposed Hawthorne Woods Drive and a short link along Hackmore Drive. (See Figure #3). This proposed sidewalk will provide several benefits by integrating the pedestrian circulation within this area. First, it will provide safe and efficient pedestrian circulation to Pinewood Elementary. School and Dodd Road. Second, a sidewalk will provide continued linkage to Lakeside Park. Lastly, a sidewalk will provide an alternative route to the proposed detached trailway on County Road #30, west of Dodd Road. The attached trailway system plan for County Road #30, east of Dodd, may not be considered desirable for some pedestrians. A study committee of City Staff has recently reviewed and made recommendation regarding impacts on city trails and streets. The committee indicated in their report of January 17, 1992, a problem of off street parking by residents which impedes safe and efficient pedestrian circulation. The situation is that the typical 60' right-of-way, 34' width residential road, with a 1' trail offset, 30' front yard setback, does not allow for double stacked driveway parking without blocking the trail. Also the boulevard width does not provide adequate safety zone or snow storage. (See Figure #4A) Offsetting the road providing a balance boulevard provides adequate safety zone and snow storage area but does not provide for an unimpeded trail corridor. (See Figure #4B). The increase of the R.O.W. width to 65', utilizing a balanced boulevard, 6' trail offset and 30' front yard setback provides adequate safety zone, snow storage and an unimpeded trail corridor. (See Figure #4C) The final scenario utilizes a 60' right-of-way, balanced boulevard, 1' trail offset but revises the front yard setback from 30' to 35'. This provides for adequate safety zone, snow storage and an unimpeded trail corridor. (See Figure #4D) In summary, the typical 60' right-of-way and 30' front yard setback does not accommodate sidewalks along residential roads. A sidewalk can be unimpeded by double stacked residential parking with either an increased setback HAWTHORNE ADDITION PAGE THREE JANUARY 21, 1992 or right-of-way width. Subject to the Commission recommending an unimpeded sidewalk, the Planning Commission and/or City Council would review the increased setback or right of way width alternatives. Once a sidewalk location was determined, the developer should grade the trail at a 10' oversized width. The developer should provide a 10' clear zone free of any encumbrances. (i.e. hydrants, light poles, telephone/cable pedestals, hand holes, gate value boxes, cleanouts, manholes.....) Pedestrian ramps should be installed at all street intersections. ANALYSIS/WOODLAND RESOURCE The site can be characterized as having three areas of differing woodland quality. (See Figure #5). The area south of the dot delineation is primarily secondary growth. It appears that a majority of this area was once cleared and the existing vegetation has established over the past ten to twenty years. The development plan indicates the preservation of tree masses along the south property line and adjacent to the westerly pond. North of the delineating dots is Oak and Aspen woodlands of varying densities, sizes and composition. Woodland area #2 is predominantly aspen with scattered small and larger diameter oaks. Three areas of preservation are depicted within woodland area #2. A 100' X 400' woodland preservation is proposed to the west. Two small preservation areas are located centrally and along State Highway #3. Staff evaluation of the proposed grades and development layout within woodlands area #2 concludes that any additional significant preservation would result in major revision in the development proposal. Woodland Area #3 contains the highest number of large oak trees and the highest quality woods within the development. The development plan indicates a "relative" sensitivity in regards to preservation with tree masses surrounding the three proposed cul-de-sacs. The proposed significant tree removal, although unfortunate, tends to be a sensitive result to an inevitable urban landscape. The developer proposes a "pad" grading approach. Atypical to the prepared pad approach, and prior to the grading operation, the road center lines will be staked and field reviewed. Specific lots and trees will be evaluated regarding. the viability of preservation utilizing a "custom" design approach.. This lot specific field approach will inevitably save individual trees which can not be depicted at the scale of the site plan. Within Woodland Area #2 a storm water pond is proposed. The pond construction will result in the removal of some trees. The pond is located within the natural watershed for this parcel. Opportunity for the deletion of this pond may occur with the development of off-site storm sewer ponding as part of the County Road #30 road improvement. Staff suggests that the developer, City Engineering Department and Dakota County work in conjunction in determining whether the proposed storm sewer pond could be removed from the subject parcel. 4,. HAWTHORNE ADDITION PAGE FOUR JANUARY 21, 1992 FOR COMMISSION ACTION The Commission may consider the following recommendations: 1. The proposal shall be subject to a cash parkland dedication. 2. The proposal shall be subject to a cash trails dedication. 3. The Comprehensive Trails Systems Plan be amended to include a sidewalk along the south side of Hawthorne Woods Drive. 4. The development plan be revised to accommodate an unimpeded sidewalk corridor from double stacked residential parking along the south side of Hawthorne Woods Drive and east side of Hackmore Drive. 5. The developer grade a 10' wide trail bench north of the south R.O.W. of Hawthorne Woods Drive and west of the east right-of-way of Hackmore Drive. The developers shall be responsible in assuring that a 10' wide area be clear of all encumbrances. Pedestrian ramps shall be installed at all street intersections. 6. The developer provide a tree protection plan prior to final plat that shall be reviewed and approved by City staff. 7. The developer install fencing adjacent to significant woodlands consistent with the approved tree protection plan. The fencing will be inspected and approved by City staff prior to any grading. 8. The developer work with Eagan Engineering Department and Dakota County determining whether the proposed storm sewer pond could be removed from the proposal to an off-site pond. DI R'S SU No. 42 EG N N N I M.•w n: Kira. ~ I = I w.' wo.t.n t / ~ ~ .ounuls Iw 1 N I ~ t 1. •7i.STE1~6 ADJ. 1 .r sow 6 DETAILED VICIWITY MAP own By: ts Drawing Title S.R.S. Hawthorne Woods Addition Dote V - Are. Location Map fteY11E aio. 1114/92 i,~:W.~.. - hl I r - AU IIT 1 r Ui 42 LAisANI I --1, i LAKESIDE PARK Drown By Drawing Title S.R.S. 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Down 8y: » Drawing Title sue, Date: noun Wo' • 'r'~F. _ rj„'-? - f ~ iii i f ' .t ti ~ - i ~:C aptly' -ST3 N d w CO Oft - 1, fit ,own By: 3rowing Titip S.R.S. •Q Hawthorn Woods Addition Dote: Woodland Evaluation nouaE No. 1/14/92 5 MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCE COORDINATOR DATE: JANUARY 29, 1992 SUBJECT: WATER QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR HAWTHORNE WOODS ADDITION - LYMAN DEVELOPMENT Proposal The City has received a request to rezone approximately 51 acres from agricultural to R-1 Single Family Residential and a Preliminary Plat application for a residential development consisting of 97 lots. The development is to located east of Dodd Road, South of Diffley Road in the north 1/4 of Section 25. For Commission Review The Commission will need to review and make a recommendation regarding whether the development should be subject to a ponding requirement, a cash dedication requirement, or a combination of ponding and cash dedication in order to meet city water quality treatment requirements. Water Ouality Analysis This single family residential development is located in the upper reach of drainage basin J.(Figure 1) About 5.7 acres on the west side of the development will drain to Pond JP-68, a recreational class pond designated for wildlife habitat in the city's water quality management plan. The remainder of the site will drain to the north. All of the site will generate runoff that will eventually reach first Fish Lake then Blackhawk Lake. Fish and Blackhawk Lakes are two of six Class I lakes identified in the City Water Quality Management Plan and are intended to have good enough water quality to support direct contact recreation. Neither lake currently meets the water quality standard set for it in the plan. The city will construct off site to the north of the development several wet ponds to treat runoff from most of the proposed development as well as some outside areas. The developer will, however, construct a small settling basin contiguous with JP-68 that will partially treat runoff entering JP-68 from Hackmore Drive. The effective surface area and wet volume of this pond is estimated at .1 acres and .15 acre feet. The remainder of the water quality obligation for the development could be met with a cash dedication, reduced to reflect the credit for the small pond at the southeast corner of JP-68. ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION JANUARY 29, 1992 PAGE 2. Using the method outlined in the City Water Quality Management Plan, a cash dedication for this development would be as follows: Pond Surface Area Requirement (.93 ac. - .1 ac.) x $16,330/ac. _ $13,553 Pond Volume Requirement (4.6 of - .15 af) x 1613 cu. yds./ of x $2/cu. yd. _ $14,355 TOTAL CASH DEDICATION = $27,908 Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the development include a small pond proposed in the development plan at the southeast corner of JP-68 and that the remainder of the development be subject to a cash water quality dedication in the amount of $27,908. Rich Brasch Water Quality Coordinator RB/nab Attachment 3B:APRNRC.030 X11 l_ I , i u 1 1 %111 i 111111 I))11111 } _ _ _ 1 _1_, t \ T)p M JP=19u1 J`Il lL L.Vi JP-58q 0 CL. V0 'T P l ITI 11) {"qi h CL. IV \,Ia FIGURE VII CL t') I> JP-5 CL. V JP- 20.1 JPc"$ RRIM F~ 101 4!A1r f Y ti CL. V ) 54 7~77 _ jy11i<1i L- VII J-23 CL V 42 -3 i! 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IV } 1 P-17 R MEMORANDUM TO: ADVISORY PARK, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION DATE: JANUARY 30, 1992 RE: CONCESSIONS, NORTHVIEW ATHLETIC FIELDS - REPORT BACKGROUND At the December 5, 1991, Commission meeting, staff presented a Concessions Report (attached) which gives information regarding the partnership arrangement between the City and the Adult Softball Leagues. The Commission recommended that the department propose a 50/50 split of concession profits when the concessions are operated by a league team for tournament events. Normally, concessions are operated by the City for league play. MEETING WITH LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE Department staff met with the League Leadership Committee to review with them the City's concern and need to increase program revenue. While the Leadership Committee recognized the City's need to generate new revenue, they also emphasized the fact that the Leagues have made significant contribution to the City, i.e., field fencing, concessions equipment, as well as provided volunteer labor for field improvement projects. The Committee felt that a 50/50 split is excessive given the limited amount of profits generated and the work effort involved. The committee proposed a lesser fee. COMMITTEE COMPROMISE The Committee proposed a sliding scale based on net proceeds: $25.00 for the first $200.00 profit; $50.00 from $200 to $400 profit; $75.00 between $400 and $600.00 profit and $100 over $600. The rationale for this fee schedule is the amount of work effort the teams must put into the concessions to make it work. Higher rates would clearly "discourage" teams from taking the risk and putting out the work effort. STAFF RESPONSE After additional discussion with the League Leadership Committee and the efforts required by a team to put on an event, staff concurs with the Committee's conclusions regarding the work effort and the profits generated; the ratio is such that a 50/50 split is excessive and no team would be interested in operating the concessions for these tournaments. Historically, proceeds earned by the teams have ranged considerably with weather and the number of teams being the major variables.. Given the Commission's direction to negotiate with the League Leadership Committee on this issue; staff has accepted this compromise position for implementation in 1992. Staff will continue to monitor the policy this year and report back to the Commission the results of its implementation. MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARK, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: JOHN K. VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS DATE: JANUARY 29, 1992 SUBJECT: UPDATE ON CITY LANDSCAPING ORDINANCES At a recent Commission meeting, a request was made that staff provide an update on the status of the city's landscaping ordinances and in particular those sections of the ordinance dealing with landscape preservation and tree replacement in new subdivisions. It is the intention of this memorandum to respond to this information request of the Commission as well as offering an opportunity for newer Commission members to become familiar with the City's landscaping policies. In addition, staff will be making a verbal presentation at the February meeting and will be available to respond to any questions or comments that the Commission may have. BACKGROUND In June of 1989, staff from the Departments of Parks and Recreation, Community Development, and Public Works /Engineering began work on a comprehensive revision of the City's landscaping ordinances. This process was initiated at the urging of the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission who recognized the benefits of developing a more "pro active" landscape ordinance addressing tree preservation, tree replacement, and overall community tree conservation. The ordinance revision process was divided into two primary components. The first component dealt with the establishment of a new city landscape preservation and tree replacement ordinance as it pertains to new land development and residential subdivisions. The Community Development Division took the primary lead in drafting those particular sections. The second component dealt with the "post development" landscape ordinances affecting the maintenance of trees on private property, along streets, and in public places. The city Parks/Recreation Department and Forestry Division did the majority of research and ordinance amendments to these sections. Over a twelve month period, a special "landscape ordinance committee" - comprised of representatives from the three departments named above, along with a consultant from Urban Planning and Design Inc. - met to discuss and review proposed changes to the city's landscaping ordinances. This structure of the committee was considered essential toward ensuring close coordination between affected departments, personnel and regulatory instruments. `5"3. JANUARY 29, 1992 PAGE 2. In addition to internal communications, input of the public was also solicited on the proposed ordinance revisions. City staff met with the Developers Task Force to gain their reaction to the new ordinances, particularly those policy changes being suggested for new subdivisions. The Parks and Recreation Commission was also kept up to date throughout the revision process and was asked for their input at several key decision making points. On May 3, 1990, Park Superintendent John VonDeLinde, along with John Voss of Urban Planning and Design presented the proposed "final" draft of the city's development and post development landscape ordinances to the Parks and Recreation Commission. At that meeting the Commission endorsed the final draft of the ordinances and recommended their approval to the City Council. Likewise, the Planning Commission approved the same series of ordinance revisions at their April 24, 1990 meeting. On July 17, 1990, staff of the Parks and Recreation Department presented to the City Council the final recommendation of the Commission dealing with proposed changes to the post-development landscaping ordinances. The City Council subsequently adopted the post- development ordinances without change from the Commission's recommendation. POST-DEVELOPMENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCES The post development landscape ordinances adopted by the Council and Commission contain four primary sections: • Shade tree disease control • Planting and maintenance of trees on private property • Tree contractor licensing • Planting and maintenance of trees on public right-of-way The adoption of the post-development landscape ordinance has led to a number of efficiencies and improvements in the urban forestry program. Under the new shade tree disease control ordinance, procedures for eradicating shade tree diseases have been streamlined and the City Foresters authority redefined. The maintenance of private property section was improved with a new policy requiring turf establishment on newly developed properties along with requirements for timely erosion control. With regard to tree contractor licensing, new provisions were set up requiring contractors to obtain adequate public liability insurance, workers compensation insurance, and city certification before working on private property. S4 JANUARY 29, 1992 PAGE 3. STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LANDSCAPING Two significant additions were made to the city ordinance pertaining to the planting and maintenance of trees within street right-of-way. It should be noted that prior to the adoption of the new ordinance in 1990, the planting of trees within street right-of-way was strictly prohibited. Under the new post-development landscape ordinance residents are now permitted to plant trees within public right-of-way areas after they have obtained a tree planting permit from the Eagan City Forester. The permit itself contains four individual elements addressing permit procedures, long-term planting and maintenance responsibilities, tips for planting and maintaining boulevard trees, and the official permit itself. A copy of an example permit has been included with this report, for the Commission's information. Also included, is a copy of the current planting standards for landscaping within right-of-way areas as defined in the new city ordinance. As the Commission will note, there are specific setback and spacing requirements which must be met before a permit is issued. In addition to these requirements the City Forester may use his own discretion in determining which species of trees may be appropriate for a particular segment of roadway or neighborhood street. Since the permit procedure was first established in July 1990, 12 permits have been approved by the City Forester for boulevard landscaping. The second significant addition to the city ordinance authorized the City Council to establish and implement a comprehensive master street tree planting program in the community. To that end, a boulevard technician was hired by the Forestry Department in September 1990 to develop a feasibility study for the master street tree program. The effort began with an on-site inspection of more than 84 miles of boulevard and included measurement of available green space, trail width, total right-of-way width, and the presence of utility service lines. By the conclusion of the study, it became readily apparent that the most limiting factors to the development of a comprehensive boulevard landscaping program was a combination of horizontal setback requirements coupled with a maze of underground utilities within the boulevard right-of-way areas. The study revealed that only about 4.0 miles or 4.8% of the 84 miles of boulevard surveyed could accommodate the planting of boulevard trees in accordance with the city ordinance standards. In light of this finding, the Forestry Division also studied the extent to which changes in the setback requirements would increase the amount of plantable mileage. That study determined that reducing the current setback requirement from 10 feet, to a less restrictive six feet, would result in only an additional nine percent of plantable mileage. Consequently, the feasibility study concluded that it would not likely be possible to develop a functional and cohesive master tree street planting program, in Eagan. The results of this study were presented to the Advisory Park, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission at their meeting on November 7, 1991. It was the Commission's recommendation that short term efforts be focused on the development of a boulevard ~-S• JANUARY 29, 1992 PAGE 4. landscaping plan along Wescott Road between Pilot Knob Road and Lexington Avenue in conjunction with an overall landscaping program for the Municipal Center/Library Campus. In addition, the Commission recommended that the city approach Dakota County to explore opportunities for landscaping along those segments of county road proposed for future upgrading and expansion. DEVELOPMENT LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE As noted earlier, the Parks and Recreation Commission has previously endorsed and recommended to the City Council a series of proposed revisions to the city's subdivision regulations and land use (zoning) regulations. The proposed revisions brought together a number of "model ordinances" which had been collected from other communities and analyzed by the city's interdepartmental landscape "committee" at some length. Under the city's land use regulations a number of new requirements were being proposed. These included: • Minimum planting sizes for deciduous and coniferous trees, and shrubs • Landscaping budgets equivalent to 2 1/2 percent of the cost of the value of proposed buildings, but not less than $15,000 per development • Planting islands occupying at least five percent of parking areas • Reforestation and/or native landscape restoration on all slopes and berms • Preservation of woodland areas, i.e. prohibition of clear cutting of woodland areas and caliper inch per caliper inch replacement for shade trees greater than eight inches diameter • Regulation of private irrigation systems within public right-of-way • Establishment of buffers and vegetative and screening between land use zones, and around all parking, loading, utility and storage areas • Protection of large trees within new construction areas (e.g. no excavation or other sub-surface disturbance within the drip line of any tree eight inches in diameter or more) A copy of the proposed development landscape ordinance revisions - as approved by the Commission at their May 3, 1990 meeting - are attached for the Commission's reference. JANUARY 29, 1992 PAGE 5. Despite the fact that the Parks and Recreation Commission and Advisory Planning Commission had approved the proposed sub-division and zoning landscape ordinance changes nearly two years ago, this item has not yet been forwarded to the City Council for official action. The Community Development division had requested that the master street tree planting plan be finalized before the new zoning regulations were put into place. The specific reason for this was that the proposed zoning regulations specifically required developers to install boulevard landscaping along streets abutting new subdivisions (where called for in the street tree plan). While this was just one of a host of proposed additions to the zoning requirements, the Community Development Department felt it important enough to delay the approval process through the City Council. With the master street tree program feasibility study now completed, it is evident that the requirement for boulevard landscaping as a part of new subdivision development, is no longer a relevant issue. Accordingly, staff have advised the Community Development Department of the Park and Recreation Commission's recommendation to not proceed with a master street tree planting program at this time. Staff have further urged that the Community Development Department make the appropriate revisions to the zoning requirements - as it pertains to the master street tree program - and that the proposed landscape regulations be brought back to the City Council for final conclusion. SUMMARY In summary, the Parks and Recreation Department has been actively implementing the post- development landscape regulations adopted by the Commission and City Council in 1990. The Commission has reviewed and concluded that a comprehensive master street tree planting program is not a viable option at this time. In the interim the City Forestry Division will continue to review and authorize individual permit applications for planting within right-of-way areas, on a case by case basis. With regard to the subdivision and zoning landscape ordinances the City Council has not yet adopted the revisions approved by the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission in 1990. With a few minor changes the ordinance could be ready for Council action; but this will require the initiative of the Community Development Division who oversees subdivision and zoning regulations. JANUARY 29, 1992 PAGE 6. FOR COMMISSION ACTION This memorandum is intended for informational purposes only and no specific action is required. owever, the Commission may want to discuss it's position relative to the status of the de opment side of the landscaping ordinance, or offer any additional comments or suggesti to the landscaping ordinances in general. J hh VonDeLinde uperintendent of Parks JKV/nab 3B:aprnrc.029 s8 . MEMORANDUM TO: ADVISORY PARK, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION STEPHEN SULLIVAN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/PARKS PLANNER DATE: JANUARY 28, 1992 RE: 1992 GOALS & OBJECTIVES PLANNING DIVISION PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Annually, the Commission reviews and makes recommendation regarding the Planning Division's tasks for the upcoming year. Utilizing the Commission recommendations for task prioritization, staff is better able to respond to public needs by optimizing the use of available resources. The attached "goals and objectives outline" indicates staff's "best shot" in task prioritization. This outline also lists additional tasks which are not prioritized. These unprioritized tasks are provided to the Commission for their evaluation and possible reprioritization. Many of these tasks are "carry over" projects identified in previous years but are now moving up the list of priorities as other projects are completed. The scope of projects include the development of the first phase components for Blackhawk Community Park. This project alone is significantly large in scope and importance. Obvious by this outline, the Planning Division's development tasks are not being reduced in scale based on the 30 parks built since 1987. The scope has changed from first phase construction to facility development. As the outline portrays the "facility needs pallete" exceeds the resources available within the 1992 timeframe. The second category of tasks deals with Parks System Planning Tasks. These projects are typically inventory or study oriented and pertain to the overall park system. The last category lists development review tasks. These tasks are primarily the review of preliminary plats and the responsibility in regards to parks dedication, trails dedication and resource preservation. FOR COMMISSION ACTION The Commission needs to evaluate these 1992 Planning Division goals and make recommendations regarding their priority and scope. SS/nh 1 1992 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES PLANNING DIVISION PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT JANUARY 28, 1992 PARKS DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT *Indicates priority task/project for 1992 PRIMARY TASK/GOAL RESPONSIBILITIES PARK A. Construct Blackhawk Community Park and 1st Design, construction documents, construction Blackhawk phase facilities administration & management B. Final acceptance of I. C. 90-1 Construction administration and management Wescott Station Carlson Lake Burr Oaks Trapp Farm Bridle Ridge * Captain Dodd Woodhaven C. Installation of Playground Equipment and Support Design and installation supervision Trapp Farm * Facilities Wescott Park * Captain Dodd * Burr Oaks N Burr Oaks S Blackhawk D. Implementation of Landscaping/Reforestation Design and installation supervision Wescott Station Maintenance Building Northview Tennis Downing (buffer) Municipal Center P-lot O'Leary (North) * Captain Dodd Burr Oaks (South) Burr Oaks (North) Downing Heine Pond South Oaks Library Well Site 2 E. Installation of foundation plantings adjacent to park Design and installation supervision Ohmann buildings Rahn * Sky Hill Goat Hill Northview (West) Evergreen Thomas Lake (Wellhouse) Carnelian Clearwater F. Implement 1992 Bituminous Maintenance Color Inventory, Assessment, Construction Carnelian HC Coat Project Documents, Construction Administration and Cinnamon Ridge HC Management Country Home HC Evergreen HC Kettle HC Lakeside HC *priority will be based on on-site Meadowlands HC facility assessment Ohmann HC O'Leary HC/TC Rahn HC/TC Ridgecliff TC Sky Hill HC/TC South Oaks HC Walnut Hill HC HC-Hard Court Play Area TC-Tennis Court G. Implementation of Trailways Design, Construction, Administration & Lakeside/Hackmore Dr * Management Highline/Walnut Hill to Trapp Farm Wandering Walk Thomas Lake (prairie) Municipal Ctr.Corridor Ridgecliff Downing Park Bridle Ridge H. Implementation of Pedestrian Bridge Analysis, Specifications, Bid Administration, Blackhawk Park * Construction, Administration and Management 1. Implement Improvement Contract for Relocation of Design, Construction Document, Northview Elementary Backstops & Ballfield Fencing Administration and Management School 3 J. Bituminous Improvement Adjacent to Concession Design, Construction Documents, Northview * Building Administration and Management K. Installation of Information Kiosk Design, Construction Documents and Thomas Lake Park Supervision Trapp Farm Park * L. Construct Hardcourts/Play Areas Needs Assessment, Construction Documents, Ridgcliff Administration and Management Rahn M. Construct Pavilion/Shelter Building Programming, Design Evaluation, Blackhawk Construction Administration and Management N. Construct Sun Shelter Buildings by Contractual or Analysis, Layout and Supervision Slater Acres City Forces Northview Heine Pond Trapp Farm Kettle Park 0. Construct Warming Shelter Building by City Forces Analysis, Layout and Construction Ridgecliff Supervision Lexington NI Pilot Knob Woodhaven P. Implementation of Miscellaneous Projects For Plaza Design and Supervise Installation Wescott Station Areas, Dock Deck, Observation Deck, Boardwalks, Sky Hill Bridges Meadowlands O'Leary Pilot Knob Blackhawk Highline Trail Corridor Heine Pond Berry Patch Q. Installation of Horseshoe Courts Analysis, Design and Supervise Construction Trapp Farm Rahn Park Meadowlands Carnelian 4 R. Implementation of Athletic Lighting, Project Analysis, Design, Construction Documents, Northview (softball) Construction Administration and Ohmann (soccer) Management Rahn (hockey/free skate) Carnelian (hockey/free skate) Lexington (hockey/free skate) S. Implementation of Parking Lot Lighting Contract Design, Construction Documents, Northview Administration and Management T. Installation of Soccer Bankboard Design and Supervise Construction Carnelian U. Installation of Grills, Benches, Waste Receptacles Design and Layout Miscellaneous Park Sites II. PARKS SYSTEM PLANNING PRIMARY TASK/GOAL RESPONSIBILITY PARK * A. Masterplanning Inventory, Analysis, Concept and Lexington/Diffley site Schematic Design Patrick Eagan Walden Heights Peridot Path Northview (picnic area) Wandering Walk Mueller (Passive area) Ravine Park Moonshine Thomas Lake (East) Rahn (central woods) B. Update Parks System Plan Assist Director, Commission and Staff Eagan Park System C. Update Comprehensive Trails System Plan Inventory, Assist Director, Analysis, Plan City of Eagan and Map Development and Revisions D. Update Existing Trail System Graphic Inventory and Graphic Revision City of Eagan E. Update as-built drawings of post bond Inventory and graphics development 30 park sites referendum parks 5 F. Update as-built drawings of pre-bond Inventory and graphics development 10 park sites referendum parks G. Implementation of Comprehensive Signage Inventory, Analysis, Program Eagan Parks System Program Development, Implementation Sand Volleyball Site Study Inventory, Analysis, Site Alternatives City of Eagan * 1. Drinking Fountain Needs Study Inventory, Analysis, Recommendations Eagan Parks System J. Parking Study Inventory Analysis Recommendations Rahn (Athletic) Rahn (Tennis/Shelter) Lexington III. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PRIMARY TASK GOAL RESPONSIBILITIES PRIORITY A. Parkland Dedication Administration Assist Director, Analysis, Policy Interpretation, Recommendation to APRNRC B. Trails Dedication Administration Assist Director, Analysis, Policy, Interpretation, .A' Recommendation to APRNRC C. Tree Preservation and Resource Administration Assist Director, Analysis, Policy Interpretation, Recommendation to APRNRC D. Development Contract Administration Author APRNRC adopted recommendation into * development contracts MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR DATE: JANUARY 29, 1992 SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT ON WATER QUALITY BROCHURES Attached for the Commission's information is the text and layout for the two water quality brochures mentioned by John Vondelinde at the January Commission meeting. The large brochure is intended to take a "different" tact in attracting the attention of residents regarding basic information on water quality, such as the role of phosphorus in lake water quality degradation, and the connection between storm sewers and lakes. The small brochure is intended to be used as a tear out reference to provide guidance on "lake- friendly" lawn care and other practices. Both will be sent out as tip-ins to the City newsletter in the spring. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator RB/cm Attachments 27wp:advpark3.029 COS' Eagan is Naturally Rich in Lakes and Wetlands However, "Lake Bandits" are Now Robbing Eagan's Lakes and Ponds of their Health (o(o• Just who are these "Lake Bandits?" urprisingly, they're folks just like you and me. And they don't realize what they're doing is harming Eagan's lakes, ponds, and wetlands. In fact, we found that most residents and businesses simply don't recognize the impact of grass clippings, leaves, or improperly applied fertilizers on the health of Eagan's lakes and ponds. FIRST WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND HOW WE CAN LOSE OUR LAKES AND PONDS IN EAGAN Phosphorus is the Culprit. The Storm Sewer Connection. High levels of phosphorus mean a sick lake where game- "What goes in does come out." Unlike the City's fish die during the winter, and excessive weeds and mats sanitary sewer system that carries away household waste of algae can foul the water for boaters, canoeists, water, there are no treatment plants to remove swimmers, and lake-shore residents. It also means that our pollutants from water in a city's storm sewer system. kes fill in with dead vegetation faster than they should. [ere are some of the materials in an urban environment When phosphorus-containing materials are washed by that contain phosphorus and other pollutants: rainfall or blown into our neighborhood streets, driveways, or parking lots, they quickly flow into the • Grass Clippings • Leaves nearest storm water drain along the street. Then these • Fertilizers • Topsoil Erosion pollutants are carried through the underground pipes • Chemicals • Pet Wastes of the storm sewer system into our lakes and ponds. • Motor Oil • Paints & Solvents And phosphorus, "the unwanted culprit," becomes • Soaps & Detergents fuel for the growth of unwanted weeds and algae. 1 Q a I 415 "It's amazing, but just one pound of phosphorus can grow 500 pounds of agae in our lakes and ponds." "I'm deputizing you to help protect Eagan's lakes and wetlands." Doesn't blow grass clippings and Uses phosphorus free detergents for leaves into the street. washing car in driveway. 0 RICH BRASCH. Water Resources Coordinator, City of Eagan. D-7/< With over 10 years of water resources experience, Rich 0 Braseh joined Eagan -s City Staff in December, 1990 after several water management efforts in the State of Montana. He holds a Master's Degree in Water Resources Management from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Convinced parents to keep fertilizer off the driveway and sidmalks. Reminds his father not to dispose of oil or paint in the street orgutter. HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP ENSURE THE WATER QUALITY IN OVER 375 WETLANDS IN EAGAN Because City staff resources are limited, we'd like you to become an "Honorary Water Quality Deputy" too. And, it's easy for residents and businesses to help improve the quality of Eagan's lakes and ponds. Keep grass clippings, leaves, pet wastes, and fertilizers off your Whether you use a sidewalks, driveways, and streets - so commercial service or they don't wash into the storm sewer do your own lawn care, drain and into our lakes. make sure you use low a << a Tor no phosphorus fertilizers. And go easy . ! y- i} • on fertilizers and pesticides because lha l r; rain can wash chemicals off lawns and carry them into lakes and streams. Don't locate compost piles near a Don't dispose of car oil, pesticides, shoreline because decaying grass paints, solvents, or other clippings and leaves will increase household chemicals into the phosphorus levels in ponds. And, street, gutter, or on your unlandscaped property should be lawn because they'll stabilized through seeding or eventually be carried sodding to prevent topsoil erosion - to our lakes. into the storm sewer system and into our lakes. Facts about Eagan's lakes • There are 375 lakes, ponds, and wetlands larger than one acre in Eagan. • Over 80% of these lakes and ponds receive pollutant runoff from the City's storm sewer system. Fish Lake is the deepest lake in Eagan with a maximum depth of 33 feet. • Thomas Lake is the largest lake, covering almost 44 acres. • Fish, Carlson, and Schwanz Lakes are stocked with largemouth bass and panfish by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. • Heine Pond has a naturally reproducing population of bass and bluegills. • Poor in-lake water quality has contributed to numerous fish kills in Eagan's lakes during the past several years. • Schwanz Lake in Trapp Farm Park receives eight times as much phosphorus today as it did before the area was developed residentially. • Just one pound of phosphorus can result in the growth of up to 500 pounds of algae. • The City has prioritized water quality efforts for Schwanz, Fish, Heine, Blackhawk, LeMay, and Thomas Lakes - yet only Heine Pond meets water quality standards today. ONE OF THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE MUNICIPAL WATER QUALITY PLANS IN THE ENTIRE STATE Listening to the concerns of Eagan residents, the City Council formed a Task Force in 1987 to begin a hard look at water quality. The result was a Comprehensive Water Quality Management Plan that puts Eagan at the forefront of an environmental issue that other cities in the metro area may have to face in the next few years. The key to reaching the goals of the plan is this: by controlling the quality of water runoff, Eagan and its residents can improve the quality of over 375 lakes and ponds. Here are some of the actions called for in the plan: • Working with developers to include water quality protection features in new developments • Public education for adults and children • More frequent street sweeping • Use of low and no phosphorus fertilizer for City parks and other City property • Expanded storm sewer system maintenance and improvement • Lake restoration • Long-term water quality sampling for lakes and runoff The City would like to answer your questions. Call us at 681-4300. Thomas Fgan, Mayor Council Members: Pat Awada Pamela McCrea Timothy Pawlenty Theodore Wachter Thomas Hedges, City Administrator Thomas Colbert, Director of Public Works Kenneth Vraa, Director of Parks & Recreation john VonDeLinde, Superintendent of Parks Rich Brasch, Water Resources Coordinator • city of eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road • Eagan, Minnesota 55122-1897 • 612-681-4600 Printed on Recycled Paper prevent soil runoff directly into lakes or ponds. • Don't locate compost site near lakes. To prevent leaching into lakes, avoid depositing leaves and grass clippings adjacent to or in lakes and ponds. A Program of the Eagan Environm nt Please place this checklist on refrigerator or Quail n' Cam~z' workbench, or in your garage. .tea The Benefits of Supporting Eagan's Water Quality Management Plan: A Water 1. Cleaner water for swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing, and aesthetic enjoyment. Checklist for ' r ~ 2. Better habitat for gamefish and wildlife. ~ 3. Preservation of Eagan's scenic beauty. bIle & (X , Yard 4. Protection of investments in property by residents, zA business, and government. I'r We'd like to hear your ideas or answer any questions you may have about Eagan's Water Quality Program, so please call us at 681-4300. Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator city of aagan 3501 Coachman Point • Eagan, Minnesota 55122 ® Printed on recycled paper. O. Just One Pound of Phosphorus • Leave grass height at 2 to 2.1/2 inches. Your lawn will withstand heat stress better, need less watering, Entering the Storm Sewer System and discourage growth of dandelions and other Can Grow 500 Pounds of Algae weeds when left longer. • Quickly sod or seed on new construction sites. By in our Lakes. stabilizing these sites immediately, erosion control measures prevent sediment from entering lakes. With the support of environmentally-conscious residents like you, the City has developed an Environmental Quality Program to improve the health HOUSEHOLD of Eagan's most important lakes and ponds. The main CHEMICALS & strategy focuses on controlling the amount of DISPOSAL: phosphorus entering our lakes through the City's storm sewer system. • Properly dispose of car oil, paints, and pesticides. A Checklist for Residents and Businesses: Don't dump motor oil, paints, solvents, pesticides, LAWN & GARDEN: your other pollutants into the street or gutter, or on • Use low phosphorus • Use phosphorus-free soaps when washing can. fertilizers. Be sure to To reduce the amount of phosphorus entering the select a lawn and garden storm sewer system from your driveway and street, fertilizer with a wash your car with phosphorus-free detergents. ^-I*" - 4-M.W , phosphorus content of • Use pesticides and weed killers sparingly. <VO, 3% or less (it appears on Chemicals in runoff can be reduced by "spot outside of bag). spraying" problem areas, rather than treating your • Keep fertilizer spray or pellets off pavement entire lawn. Rain or lawn sprinkling will wash fertilizer off driveway or sidewalks and into the storm sewer. • Keep lawn clippings and leaves off streets. By •~'~*r EXTRA CARE directing the discharge chute on your mower toward NEEDED BY LAKE the lawn's interior, you'll avoid blowing clippings into the street and storm sewer system. SHORE OWNERS: • Don't fertilize before a heavy rain. Intense rain i _ • Leave natural "buffer" can wash fertilizer off your yard and into the storm at edge of lakes. A 10 to sewer system. 20 foot wide strip of taller grass and plants will act • Don't use a grass catcher when mowing. as a buffer to absorb nutrient runoff before it reaches Research shows that grass clippings left on your the pond. lawn are equal to one fertilizer application per year • Establish turfgrass on new construction. Quickly (and it's natural and free). sod, seed, or landscape on new construction sites to 7/ MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR DATE: JANUARY 29, 1992 SUBJECT: PROPOSAL TO BEGIN CATCH BASIN STENCILING EFFORT Introduction The City's Water Quality Management Program places a strong emphasis on public education aimed at informing residents, City staff, businesses, and others about how to modify lawn care and other practices to minimize impacts to lake water quality. A crucial element in this education effort is teaching these audiences about the connection between the City's lakes and the storm sewer system that feeds them, a connection many simply do not recognize. Recognition of this relationship is especially important in the immediate drainage area of a lake where pollutants that enter the storm sewer system are carried directly to the lake without being routed through intermediate ponds to provide opportunities for settling. Proposal To provide a constant, visible reminder of the connection between the lakes and the storm sewer system in the City, we are proposing the initiation of an effort to paint informative stencils near catch basins in priority drainages. A stencil prototype is attached. Areas targeted for the effort in 1992 would be the direct drainage areas of all six Class I lakes, as well as seven of the fourteen Class II lakes identified in the City's Water Quality Management Plan. The areas covered by the stenciling effort are similar to the areas targeted for intensified street sweeping by City maintenance crews. Staff estimates that these areas contain a total of 1,100 catch basins, and approximately 400 person hours would be required to stencil the catch basins. Our intent is to solicit volunteers from the Boy Scouts and/or local civic organizations, with City staff providing overall direction, training, and supplies (including a durable non-toxic paint for the stencil), as well as appropriate safety equipment. This program could be expanded to other lower priority areas in succeeding years. 1 ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION JANUARY 29, 1992 PAGE 2. Commission Action Requested Comments by the Commission on this proposal are welcome. This proposal should be approved by the City Council and would probably be placed on the Council agenda for late February or early March. If the Commission supports the proposal, it would be desirable for it to pass that recommendation along to the City Council in the form of an adopted motion. Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator RB/cm Attachment 2 KEEP POLLUTANTS OUT DRAINS TO LAKE MEMO TO: TOM HEDGES, CITY ADMINISTRATOR KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION TOM COLBERT, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS JOHN VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCE COORDINATOR DATE: DECEMBER 11, 1991 SUBJECT: BRIEFING ON IMPLEMENTATION OF WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1991 I. Introduction The Wetland Conservation Act of 1991 was passed by the most recent session of the state legislature. The Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources (BWSR) has been assigned the responsibility of administering the Act at the state level. However, the Act mandates a strong role by cities, counties and watershed management organizations (WMOs) in the administration of its regulatory elements. The regulatory provisions of the Act take place in two phases. The first phase is an interim program that begins on January 1, 1992 and lasts until July 1, 1993. The permanent program takes effect on July 1, 1993. The following is a summary of the major provisions of the regulatory part of the program and their major implications for the City of Eagan. II. Background A. Intent of 1991 Act The basic intent of the Act is to recognize and protect the public benefits of wetlands with regard to water quality treatment, floodwater retention, public recreation, fish and wildlife habitat, groundwater recharge, and potential commercial uses. It does this by emphasizing the preservation and-where significant impacts are unavoidable-replacement of existing wetlands. In general, the Act sets up a program designed to act as a "safety net" for wetlands not actively regulated under the authority of either the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or the federal Corps.of Engineers (COE). B. Existing Jurisdictions Currently, the DNR regulates 3 of the 8 types of wetlands. In addition, DNR jurisdiction in urban environments extends only 1 to wetlands having a size of 2.5 acres or greater. Of the 375+ wetlands (including lakes and ponds) that have been inventoried in Eagan, only about 60 meet both these criteria. They are referred to as "protected", meaning DNR must authorize any activity which modifies their cross-section below the ordinary high water mark. Typically, these wetlands are the "untouchables" with respect to draining and filling. Dredging/ sediment removal and encroachment are heavily regulated as well. Where DNR authority covers activities that would change the cross-section of a wetland, the Corps of Engineers regulates only the discharge of dredge or fill materials into wetlands. However, these COE responsibilities extend to all wetlands regardless of size or type. Where COE and DNR jurisdictions overlap, the regulated party must comply with all the conditions set by each agency. There is no official minimum size under which COE regulation ceases, but there are many exemptions that apply to certain types of activities. Small wetlands, especially those less than 1 acre and "isolated", appear to merit little attention by COE with regard to avoidance or replacement. The principle sideboard with respect to wetlands jurisdiction by the Corps is the relatively broad definition of a wetland which is established in a 1987 technical manual compiled by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. C. Relation of 1991 Act to Existing Jurisdictions The Wetlands Conservation Act of 1991 is designed to establish additional state and local regulatory control over wetlands that are not actively regulated by either DNR or the Corps of Engineers. For the most part, these will be small wetlands that may not even show up on many wetland inventories completed in the past. In general, the Act sets up a program that encourages avoidance of impacts to wetlands first, then reduction of impacts to the subject wetland if avoidance is untenable. If neither avoidance nor reduction of impacts are reasonable, then the Act requires mitigation, often by the replacement of a wetland with similar values. In urban environments, 2 acres of replacement wetlands are required for every one acre of natural wetland eliminated. It is important to note that the Wetlands Conservation Act uses a definition of wetlands similar to that established in the 1987 federal technical documents. There is now considerable debate at the federal level regarding whether to significantly narrow the definition of a wetland for federal regulatory purposes. If the federal definition of wetlands is narrowed, it would shrink the number of wetlands currently regulated by the Corps of Engineers. This would in turn increase the number of wetlands falling through-to the "safety 2 /0• net" established by the Act and could add substantially to the workload of local governments in wetland regulation. D. Exemptions Under 1991 Act There are numerous exemptions to some requirements in the Act. Most of those exemptions are directed toward agricultural operations but there are some which affect urban development as well. Perhaps the most significant is one which exempts from the requirements of the Act any development which received final or preliminary plat approval or conditional use permit approval between August 1, 1986 and January 1, 1992. Any development platted after January 1, 1992 is, however, subject to the provisions of the Act. Another exemption covers any activity necessary to repair and maintain public drainage systems as long as wetlands that have been in existence for more than 20 years are not drained. III. Administration and Enforcement A. The Interim Program The interim program has several immediate requirements of interest to the City. First, local government units (LGU) should decide by January 1, 1992 which LGU will administer the interim program at the local government level. One of the major functions of the designated LGU will be to determine exemptions to the provisions of the Act and to decide whether to approve replacement plans for affected wetlands. This function is important because there is a moratorium prohibiting-filling, draining, or burning of non-exempt wetlands that begins on January 1, 1992. Without an LGU to administer the program at the local level, landowners will have no one to determine exemptions or approve replacement plans. Consequently, otherwise allowable projects under the program will not be able to legally proceed. If an LGU is not designated by January 1, 1992, the blanket moratorium will effectively exist until one is designated and begins functioning. Second, the Act requires that community peace officers assist the Department of Natural Resources in enforcing the provisions of the Act. The details of this enforcement role have not yet been worked out but probably represent at least a slight change in the traditional role of local law enforcement officials. Finally, the Board of Soil and Water Resources has just released a set of proposed guidelines for the interim program 3 under the Act. Comments are due to BWSR no later than December 18, 1991. Staff are currently reviewing the proposed rules for possible comment. B. The Permanent Program During the interim program, BWSR will be working on developing and adopting guidelines for the permanent program. It is not yet clear to what degree the permanent program will differ significantly from the interim program. However, one difference is apparent already. While soil and water conservation districts or any other local government unit with permitting authority can administer the interim provisions, only cities, townships, and watershed management organizations can administer the permanent program in the Metro area. Thus, it makes some sense to give responsibility for administering the interim program to the same local government unit that will ultimately administer the permanent program. IV. Major issues There are at least two issues of immediate concern to the City regarding the administration of this program. First, we need to decide who the responsible LGU should be for administration of the interim program. At the November meeting of the Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization, there was some discussion of whether the WMO was the appropriate LGU and of the merits of delegating authority to member cities for administration of the program within their jurisdictions. Such an arrangement would be acceptable for administration of the permanent program. Action on this item was postponed pending the outcome of a review of the program requirements by the WMO's attorney and will be taken up at the next meeting currently scheduled for January 23, 1992. Second, we will soon need to further define the process and the roles of the various participants in administering the program. The interim program guidelines and the statute deal with this to some degree. Yet there remain many questions important to the operation of the program, including the decision making roles of the entities involved, the roles of the LGU, developers and others in gathering information to make decisions, expected timelines for processing wetland alteration requests, whether a wetland banking system should be set up to facilitate replacement, how best to inform developers of their responsibilities under the Act, and others. The interim program rules that will soon be completed by BWSR and a series of workshops scheduled for January and February, 1992 will provide additional guidance with regard to some of these questions, but many will have to be answered by the LGU's themselves. 4 00. V. Conclusions The Wetlands Conservation Act of 1991 is considerably more expansive and detailed than I've outlined here. This memo is just an attempt to identify a few of the major aspects of the regulatory part of the legislation that will affect the City. Additional discussion-both in-house and with other agencies and outside parties-is still needed to assure that we thoroughly understand and can assume our obligation under the Act. It would be helpful to discuss with you how best to proceed in the coming weeks. Rich Brasch Water Resource Coordinator RB cc: Mike Foertsch, Assistant City Engineer John Wingard, Development/Design Engineer Jim Sturm, City Planner Jon Hohenstein, Assistant to the City Administrator Steve Sullivan, Landscape Architect/Park Planner Gun Club WMO Board Members 0064:wetlands 5 5~. MEMORANDUM TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION FROM: PAULA NOWARIAK, RECREATION SUPERVISOR DATE: JANUARY 10, 1992 RE: 1992 SUMMER PROGRAM REPORT BACKGROUND Following the direction from the City Council to increase program revenue, staff explored the potential of charging a fee for the Summer in the Park (SIP) Playground Program beginning with the Summer of 1992. The SIP program has traditionally been offered to Eagan residents free of charge. During the past two or three years, the question "Should Summer in the Park remain totally subsidized by the City" was discussed many times by staff and Commission members. This question, along with many others, were included in a random sample survey prepared by staff and distributed to the parents of Summer in the Park participants. A copy of the survey and results are attached. Staff has reviewed the survey conducted during the Summer of 1991, brain-stormed creative opportunities for program alternatives and reviewed the existing program critically. This report presents staff's assessment and plan of action given the City Council's direction. ISSUES Staff explored many questions and concerns the public may have as a result in the change in policy which would institute charging a fee for a program that traditionally has been free. The main questions are as follows: 1. How will the fees be received by the public? 2. By charging a fee, should the program be drastically changed? 3. Will charging a fee affect the programs philosophy? 4. How will the fee affect the budget? Y3. ISSUES DISCUSSION Will the public be outraged or at least minimally concerned that a fee is now being charged for Summer In the Park? The long standing philosophy of the City has been to provide this playground program at no cost to its citizens. Will this change result in a negative impact such as reduced participation in the program? The answer to this issue will not be fully known until the information is distributed to the public. Staff anticipates there will be some resistance to the change, however, though change is not always easily accepted, it can prove to have a positive impact. The playground survey discovered that there were respondents who would expect highly qualified staff such as teachers if a fee where charged, others would look for an upgrade of the program. The department already employs many certified teachers as well as students enrolled in education, so that expectation may already be met. Should charging a fee, require that the program be drastically changed? Staff's opinion is that this new directive provides an opportunity to look at ways to improve the existing program without drastically changing the basic practice of what already exists. As the program currently stands, children ages 6-12 may attend any of the twelve SIP sites. Morning and afternoon sites are available. Children ages 5 & 6 may choose to attend a program just for their age group. Summer-in-the Park runs Monday - Wednesday from either 9:00 - 11:30 A.M. or 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. On Thursdays, field trips outside of Eagan are offered for a fee. Special events such as pizza parties, picnic in the park, are also offered within Eagan at an additional fee. Daily activities included are games, crafts and special event days. Charging a fee may change the public's perception of the program. The public may expect more, because they are paying a fee. Anticipating this presents a challenge to staff to develop a well rounded program in addition to ensuring that participation not be denied because of the fee. A scholarship program will continue to be available to participants who request financial assistance. The full impact of the fee change will not be known until the program begins. The impact on the budget is an issue that also needs exploring; by charging a fee, will participation in Summer in the Park (SIP) decrease? Staff's objective is to stay within the staff and supply budgets for 1992 which are already approved. The revenue generated by the fees would help off set some program costs, but would not set the scope of the budget. ALTERNATIVES RESEARCHED/DISCUSSION The change in policy has provided a window for change of focus. Staff has brain stormed alternative ideas for changing the playground program. The following is a brief discussion of four alternatives, their perceived strengths and weaknesses. 1. PAY BY THE DAY APPROACH: This approach is to have a specified fee per day, allowing participants to choose how many days they would like to attend SIP per week. Participants would pre-register and pay the fee by a specific deadline.. The playground survey had shown that some children attend only one or two days a week. An equitable fee would require those who participate more frequently to bear a greater share of the need to generate revenue. ¦ Allows more flexibility for participants to choose the number of times per week they want to attend. Weaknesses ¦ Administration It would be difficult for the staff at the sites to keep track of who paid to come each day without the benefit of rosters that were geared to daily attendance. It would also be difficult for clerical staff, because it would create more work in the form of increased data entry, opportunity for error and additional time needed for clarification with the public! In addition, the increased amount of office staff time may offset any revenue generated from program fees. ¦ In the field, if a child arrived on a day that they didn't pay for, it would be difficult for staff to tell that child they could not participate. ¦ Effect on traditional playground philosophy has considered the playground program to be one of inclusion, one that provides flexibility to a family during the summer and has resisted rigid structure. Pay by the day has the appearance of not providing flexibility. ¦ Participants may not remember which days they paid for. 2. MAGNET APPROACH Name four to six larger sites to be SIP locations, (instead of the twelve that are currently being staffed.) and train staff to be craft or games specialists at each site. An alternative would be to provide "visiting staff"who rotate from park to park augmenting the skills of the "resident staff'. Strengths ¦ Fewer sites to supervise ¦ Concentration of highly skilled and trained staff for creative activity plans des ¦ The underlying philosophy is that SIP takes place in neighborhood parks so children can either walk or ride their bikes to the playground. By utilizing a magnet approach, children may not live close enough to walk or bike. This would result in parents driving their children to a site or children not being able to participate due to lack of transportation. ¦ A long bike or walk to a park site may become a dangerous situation if they have to cross many streets or intersections to get there. ¦ Part of the philosophy of the program is to provide activities and opportunities for all youth. The magnet approach may take away these opportunities for some families. ¦ The change in numbers of sites could create the perception of a total change in the SIP program. The public may perceive that they are getting less than when the program was free. 3. SPLIT SESSION/CAMP APPROACH For the first three weeks run a free program as in the past; the following four weeks, run a series of camps for a fee. trengtis ¦ This approach could accommodate families that may not be willing to pay a fee. Shortening the free program to three weeks would mean that only 40% of summer youth playground activity would be subsidized. ¦ The camp approach is similar to what is currently offered. Baseball, Softball, Sports and Games, Safety Camp, Nature Camp and Camp Creative make up the current offerings. What would be diverse would be the addition of more camps to augment what is already offered. Weakness ¦ Camp opportunities usually based on one activity may be boring for some children. Staff knows from past experience, that children have short attention spans which result in a need to change activities often. ¦ Staffing would be difficult under the camp scenario. Currently, registrations need to reach a predetermined number in order for a camp to be held. Under the camp scenario, summer staff would not be guaranteed their hours for the entire seven weeks. This might result in summer staff not willing to commit to working for the department. ¦ Camp fees are typically higher, because they run for a longer duration of time. The fee may take away the opportunity for some children to participate. PROGRAMS SIMILAR TO THE PAST/CHARGE A FEE Staff, during brainstorming sessions, recognized the considerable strengths of the program as it exists. Areas where changes can be made to further enhance the SIP Program have been identified as follows: 1. Charge a basic fee of $10.00 per participant. The program would run Monday through Thursday for seven weeks. Two or three afternoon field trips outside of Eagan could be offered at an additional fee. On the weeks a field trip outside of Eagan is offered, two sites would remain open (1/4 of the sites) for children who do not attend the field trips. 2. Two special events could also be offered at a nominal fee for children to participate in their neighborhood park. No buses would be needed, thus keeping the cost low. The children could help select their park's special event. 3. Activities of an All Park nature such as the Picnic in the Park at Trapp Farm will not provide the alternative of two sites remaining open. Strengths ¦ Families can continue to count on seven (7) weeks of programmed activities. ¦ Staffing would continue to be of a "duration" nature, rather than tied to registration numbers. ¦ Enhancements to the program will be easily identifiable. ¦ Easier to participate. ¦ No change for clerical staff. ~?szass ¦ Less staff available for field trips. ¦ Supervisory staff are spread thin. STAFF RECOMMENDS After exploring the issues that derived from staffs brain-storming session, the recommendation of staff is to leave the SIP program in its current format with twelve sites and charge $10.00 per child. The program fee will be re-evaluated for 1993 with a potential increase to $15.00. 1. This approach in staffs opinion, provides the most complete opportunities for the youth of Eagan. By keeping the traditional format, the department can continue to run a successful program with minor program changes. As a result, the original philosophy of providing activities in neighborhoods can remain intact. 2. Charging $10.00 per child will create revenue to help offset the expense of the SIP program. Scholarships would continue to be available. 3. By opening two sites on field trip days, the City is giving participants an alternative to attending field trips. 4. Camps will be offered during the first two weeks in August as in the past. 5. The fee is comparable to Fitness and Fun, Imagine That, Eaganettes, T-Ball, and Tiny Tots, which are instructional programs with limited registrations. 0 7. CONCLUSION The Summer in the Park program was designed to provide activities for the youth of Eagan. SIP channels the energies of children into positive ways. The philosophy of the program does not need to change, because the City is instituting a fee. Instead, the program can receive a fresh new look, while keeping the format that has proven to be successful. MEMORANDUM TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION FROM: DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 1991 RE: PRELIMINARY REPORT: SUMMER PLAYGROUND SURVEY BACKGROUND During the coarse of discussion, following recreation reports on summer programs at Commission meetings for the past two or three years, questions have arisen. "Is there a need for a day long playground program?" Summer in the Park is publicized as, and Department policy is, that the activity is a drop in program, i.e., attendance is not mandatory and it is permissible for children to leave prior to the end of a days activity: "Is this practice appropriate?" Additionally with budgets becoming resource scarce, the question arises: "Should the Summer In The Park Program remain totally subsidized by the City?" With these questions (and many more) in mind a survey questionnaire was prepared by staff; copy is attached. A random sample of 228 parents of Summer In the Park participants was selected (20% of 1,141). It was anticipated that a minimum return of 40% would provide a representative study sample. Questionnaires were mailed to home addresses, anonymity was guaranteed and surveys could be returned to the playground, via the Municipal Center drop box or by mail. Participation was voluntary. The Department achieved a 28% return; 63 completed surveys. A second, follow-up mailing may have increased the percentage of return, however, no coding was used to enable a second mailing to be sent to only those who had not already responded. Survey Questionnaire: The questionnaire is comprised of two types of inquiries. Items 1, 2, 3, 14, 15 and 16 are value free, that is, opinion, perception, belief, frame of mind will not change how many years your family has participated in Summer In The Park, the number of children currently in a family or their ages, how. far you live from your park, how long you have lived in Eagan or your prior experience with other playground programs. 07• 2 Items 4 through 13, however, provide opportunity for opinions to surface, perceptions to be captured and inputs for answers to questions are gleaned. For purposes of analysis, cross tabulations of value free and opinion variables can be made. It should be noted that for this report tabulations have been made without access to computer statistical software. This report is labeled as preliminary as staff has only begun to apply tabulations. The possible combinations are numerous. Variables that hold potential bearing to the three questions posed at the beginning of this report are presented here. Cross Tabulations: Crosstabs produce a contingency table that: lists each variable, the frequency of cases for each value of each variable and the number of cares for each intersection of a variable pair. This data is expressed as a row frequency number and as percentages by row and column. The reader can easily visualize where the weight of the data is loading. Typically, a statistical measure such as chi square is applied to the data to determine statistical significance which would enable one to determine whether results can be generalized to the entire population under study. To appropriately use chi square, however, frequencies of more than 5 per call are required to produce statistical significance. The data produced by this study cannot be analyzed using chi square. Use of alternate more sophisticated analysis is prohibited using a hand held calculator! To read a Crosstab: Each cell provides: 1. The frequency of responses matching the variables listed across the top and at the left side of the table. 2. The percentage of all responses in each row (read across). 3. The percentage of all responses in each column (read down). Summary data: Row total is the total of all frequencies in that row. It is also expressed as a percentage of all responses. This appears to the right of the "box". Column totals appear at the bottom of the chart. They too are expressed in frequencies and as percentage of all responses. General rule of thumb: Small frequencies can produce high percentages that can be misleading! 7d• 3 Presentation of Data: Issues ¦ In your opinion, is there a need for a day long playground program? Cross tabulation with: How far do you live from the park at which your children participate in Summer In The Park? CROSS TABULATION - Need for day long program/How far do you live from the Park? Count Less than 1/2 - I mile 1 -3 miles More than Row Row % 1/2 mile 3 miles Total Column % 5 3 3 1 12 Yes 42% 25% 25% 8% 19% 20% 15% 20% 33% No 18 17 12 2 49 37% 35% 24% 4% 78% 72% 85% 80% 67% NA 2 2 100% 0 0 0 3% 8% Column 25 20 15 3 63 Total 40% 32%. 23% 5% 100% Distances from the park create the data in columns, down. Yes and No responses appear in rows read across. NA refers to "no answer". Analysis: 1. 72% of the respondents live 1 mile or less from the park. 2. 78% of all respondents are of the opinion that a day long playground program is not needed. 3. None of the "cells" in the yes row meet the criteria of more than 5 to be capable of statistical significance. 4. This cross tabulation demonstrates that the distance the family lives from the park does not influence the perceived need for a day long program as each column's "No" responses out number the "Yes" column. 5. It should not be dismissed however, that 19% of the survey respondents are of the opinion that a day long playground program is needed. y1'. 4 Continuing to pursue the question - Is there a need for a day long program, the variable "How many children do you have enrolled in the program? was analyzed. CROSS TABULATION - Need for a day long program/Number of Children Count 1 Child 2 Children 3 Children Row Total Row% Column % 4 8 0 12 Yes 33% 67% 0 19% 18% 25% 0 No 16 24 9 49 33% 49% 18% 78% 73% 75% 100% NA 2 0 0 2. 9% 0 0 3% Column 22 32 9 63 Total 35% 51% 14% 100% Analysis: 1. Cross tabulation by number of children, as expected, produces the same row totals as before. 2. The columnar totals present a changed profile of the survey respondents; two children families are most prevalent in the sample (no families of 4 children were found among the returned surveys). 3. The respondents who have three children did not perceive a need for a day long playground program. 4. 25% of respondents with two children, though only 8 in number, representing 13% of all respondents - are of the opinion that a day long program is needed. 5. The overall bias exposed by this Crosstab is that a day long program, in the respondents opinion, is not needed.. 6. The number of children in a family does not appear to be a factor in the overall opinion of the respondents that a need does not exist for a day long playground program. pia. 5 Further analysis is called for; perhaps the age of the children will clarify the issue. What are the ages of your children who participate in the program? CROSS TABULATION Need for a Day Long Program/Age of Child #1 Count 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-12 Row Total Row% Column % 7 2 3 0 12 Yes 58% 17% 25% 19% . 29% 10% 25% No 16 17 9 7 49 33% 35% 18% 14% 78% 67% 85% 75% 100% NA 1 1 0 0 2 50% 50% 3% 4% 5% Column 24 20 12 7 63 Total 38% 32% 19% 11% 100% CROSS TABULATION Need for day long program/Age of Child #2 Count 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-12 Row Total Row% Column % 3 2 4 0 9 Yes 33% 22% 44% 21% 21% 13% 31% No 11 13 9 0 33 33.5% 39.5% 27% 79% 79% 87% 69% NA 0 0 0 0 0 Column 14 15 13 0 42 Total 33% 36% 31% 100% 9~. 6 Analysis 1. First it must be pointed out that staffs assumption was that respondents would list their oldest child as Child #1, next oldest as #2 and so on. That was not always the case; the youngest child was listed as Child #1 by several respondents. If it matters, and I'm not certain that it really does, that piece of consistency is lost. (And, then there is the family of 7-8 year old triplets!). 2. The row percentages and frequencies for Child #1 cross tabulation remain the same as for the two previous Crosstabs. 3. Support for a day long program appears primarily from the respondents for the 5 - 6 year age group. 4. The sample size is reduced to 42 when Child #2 is the focus of attention. 5. The ratio of respondents who fall into the yes/no categories remains stable when the focus is on Child #2. Summary Generally speaking, the distance a family lives from the park, the number of children in the family and the ages of child #1 and child #2 do not strongly influence the overall perception on the part of the respondents that, despite limited evidence of support for a day long playground program, the weight of opinion is that such a program is not needed. ¦ When your child comes to Summer in the Park at 1:00 PM (or 9:00 AM); he/she must stay until 4:00 PM (or 1130 AM). This variable was designed to address the drop in policy of Summer in the Park. The next several Crosstabs study this question. CROSS TABULATION Stay at the Park/How far live from the park Count Less Than 1/2 - 1 Mile 1 - 3 Mile More Than Row Total Row % 1/2 Mile 3 Miles Column % 13 9 6 2 30 Yes 43% 30% 20% 7% 48% 52% 45% 40% 67% Disagree 11 11 9 1 32 34% 34% 28% 4% 51% 44% 55% 60% 33% Ambiguous 1 1 100% 0 0 0 1% 4% Column 5 20 15 3 63 Total 2 0% 32% 23% 5% 100% 7 Analysis 1. Respondents were asked to either agree or disagree with the "stay at the park" statement. This issue raised editorial comment from some respondents such as: "It should be okay to leave if a parent picks up a child" or "A child leaving in the middle would disrupt others". The ambiguous category came about when reasons agreeing and disagreeing with the statement were both presented but a determinate opinion was not indicated! 2. As anticipated, the study of this issue presents closely divided opinion. 3. The distance the family lives from the park demonstrates a gradual shift of opinion among the respondents. That shift is in the opposite direction than anticipated; respondents who live farther from the park disagree that children must stay. 4. The number of respondents in the "more than 3 mile" category is too small to suggest a change in opinion. 5. The distance a family lives from a park does influence opinion on this variable. A Crosstab was prepared to learn whether the number of children in a family provides a different perspective to "staying at the park." CROSS TABULATION Stay at the Park/Number of children Count 1 Child 2 Children 3 Children Row Total Row% Column % 9 16 5 30 Agree 30% 53% 17% 48% 41% 50% 56% 13 14 4 31 Disagree 42% 45% 13% 49% 59% 44% 44% 0 2 0 2 Ambiguous 0 100% 0 3% 0 6% 0 Column 22 32 9 63 Total 35% 51% 14% 100 Analysis 1. The row totals continue to demonstrate the respondents' virtual even split on this issue. 8 2. Support for "staying the park" emerges from two children families in this Crosstab. The small number of frequencies requires one to be cautious of suggesting that the trend is statistically significant. Two children families represent 51% of the survey respondents, however. 3. Though still closely divided in the respondents' opinion, families with more than one child in the program agree that a child must stay at the park the entire time of the activity. Crosstabs by age for child #1 and #2 were prepared to learn whether the age variable might provide insight into this evenly divided issue. CROSS TABULATION Stay at the Park/Age of Child #1 Count 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-12 Row Total Row % Column % 12 15 3 0 30 Yes 40% 50% 10% 48% 50% 75% 25% 12 5 9 5 31 Disagree 39% 16% 29% 16% 49% 50% 25% 75% 71% 2 2 Ambiguous 0 0 0 100% 3% 29% Column 24 20 12 7 63 Total 38% 32% 19% 11% 100% CROSS TABULATION Stay at the Park/Age of Child #2 Count 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-12 Row Total Row % Column % 7 10 4 0 21 Agree 33% 48% 19% 50% 50% 67% 31% 7 4 9 0 20 Disagree 35% 20% 45% 48% 50% 27% 69% 1 Ambiguous 0 0 0 0 2% Column 14 15 13 0 42 Total 33% 36% 31% 100% 9 Analysis 1. When the first child is "out of the picture," parents of a child #2 who is 5-6 years old remain equally divided as to whether children must stay at the park. 2. Whether a 7-8 year old child is child #1 or child #2 the opinion that the child must stay at the park receives its strongest support. 3. The overall even split remains, however, the child's age does influence parent opinion. Summarv General speaking, the Department's practice of the playground program being a drop in activity is a practice approximately half of the respondents support, the other half are of the opinion that their children have to stay at the park. The even distribution of opinion in a sense explains the resistance staff experiences from parents who are asked to sign a'wvaiver" that states that their child may not leave the park. The equal division of opinion provides no clear cut course of action on this issue. Continued case by case monitoring as to which child may or may not leave the park appears to be required to meet the expectations of the parents of children in the programs. ¦ The survey introduced the subject of charging a fee for participation in Summer In The Park. Recipients of the survey were asked to respond to the following question. If a change in city policy introduced charging a fee for participation in Summer In The Park, in your opinion, what fee would you consider to be fair and equitable and be willing to pay? Check one. 10 A cross tabulation of responses to this question and how long the family has lived in Eagan was made. CROSS TABULATION Willing to pay/How long lived in Eagan Count Less than 1 1 - 3 years 4 - 6 years More than Row Total Row % year 6 years Column % 0 5 3 7 15 $5.00 33% 20% 47% 24% 31% 23% 21% 1 6 5 13 25 $10.00 4% 24% 20% 52% 39% 100% 38% 39% 40% 1 3 4 8 $15.00 0 12.5% 37.5% 50% '13% 6% 23% 12% 1 1 $20.00 0 0 0 100% 2% 3% 2 1 3 None 0 67% 0 33% 5% 12.5 3% 2 2 7 11 Other 0 18% 18% 64% 17% 12.5% 15% 21% Column 1 16 13 33 63 Total 2% 25% 21% 52% 100% Analysis 1. The number of respondent families who have lived in Eagan for more than six years was more than half of the study sample. 2. The "none" category refers to those respondents who actually stated they would not pay to participate in the activity. 11 3. The "other" category refers to respondents who provided anecdotal evidence such as: "We could not participate without scholarship assistance," or, "With this program being free, it allows us to participate in other activities for which a fee is charged," or "We chose not to participate in Summer School this year because of the cost." 4. 78% of the respondents volunteered a dollar figure that they would be willing to pay. 5. The Crosstab does not illustrate it, however, some ambivalence about the amount respondents are willing to pay was noted. In 5 cases, 2 amounts were checked. The lower amount was tabulated. 6. A comment was received that stated that if a fee were charged, the leaders would - have to be qualified college graduates. (Fee checked $5.00) 7. Concern for child/staff ratio was expressed. The suggestion was that if a fee were charged, more staff should be provided. 8. Overall this Crosstab demonstrates that respondents selected $10.00 as the fee they would be most willing to pay. That group is however, only 39% of the sample. 9. The length of time a family has lived in Eagan does not significantly cause fluctuation in willingness to pay. 10. Of those who have lived in Eagan for more than 6 years, however, the 7 respondents who chose to comment rather than select a dollar amount should not be ignored. If their comments were generalized to the entire Summer In The Park population, they represent 125 participant families. 4.4. 12 A cross tabulation of willingness to pay/number of children in the family was prepared. It was hoped that spreading the data apart in another configuration would provide clarity to the opinions held by the respondents. CROSS TABULATION Willing to pay/Number of children Count 1 Child 2 Children 3 Children Row Total Row % Column % $5.00 3 6 4 13 23% 46% 31% 21% 14% 19% 45% 7 16 3 26 $10.00 27% 62% 11% 41% 31% 50% 33% 9 $15.00 33% 56% 11% 14% 14% 16% 11% 1 1 0 2 $20.00 50% 50% 0 3% 5% 3% 0 0 2 0 None 0 1020%a 0 3% 0 6% 0 8 2 1 11 Other 73% 18% 9% 18% 36% 6% 11% Column 22 32 9 63 Total 35% 51% 14% 100% Analysis 1. Families of respondents with one child in the program voice more resistance to paying a fee than respondents who have two children. 2. Respondents wiling to pay some fee are 79% of the sample. 3. Respondents with three children in the program, though small in number, do not respond differently than those whose families are smaller in terms of the range of dollar amount they would be willing to, pay. 13 Summary More than 3/4 of the respondents said that, in their opinion, x dollars would be equitable and they would be wiling to pay it. But, not without editorial comment. Voluntary statements such as "It is nice to see tax dollars used in a positive way" or "We could afford to pay, but what about the families that can't" or 'The best thing about this program is that it's free" were found on numerous survey forms. The raw data on the Crosstabs does not tabulate the "yes but" comments. The "greatest good" adage of this public policy issue is more complex than the discovery that over 75% of the respondents to this opinion survey are willing to pay a fee for the service, in staff's view. For Commission Action: The intent of this report is to share information, generate discussion and to think in the long term regarding current department practice and potential new public policy. DP/nh city of aagan 3830 PI101 KNOB ROAD THOMAS EG&N EAGAN MINNESOTA 551221897 1i1a PHONE (612)454-8100 DAVIDK GUSIAFSON FAY (612) 454 8363 PAMELA McQtEA TIM PAV/I.ENTY THEODORE WACHTER July 22, 1991 Counca Metrs THOMAS HEDGES City Admnstrator TO THE PARENTS OF EAGAN PARKS AND RECREATION EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE SUMMER IN THE PARK PARTICIPANTS City Cler You have been selected by random sample to participate in this opinion survey. The Department of Parks and Recreation requests your assistance with the exploration of options for the Summer in the Park playground program in 1991 and future years. Recreation Staff ask that you take a few minutes to complete this questionnaire. Fold and staple your anonymous response and return it to the Department by July 31, 1991. Returns may be made in one of three ways: ¦ Drop Box at the Municipal Center. ¦ Mail-in to the Municipal Center. ¦ Give to playground leader at the park. 1. How many years has your family participated in Summer in the Park? 1 2-3 4-5 6 2. How many children do you have enrolled in the program? 1 2 3 4 3. What are the ages of your children who participate In the playground program? Child #1 Child # Child #3 Child #4 _ 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 7-8 7-8 _ 7-8 7-8 9-10 9-10 9-10 9-10 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 O. THE LONE OAK TREE.. .THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/AHirmattve Action Employer 4. Have your children participated in the playground activities at the same park each year? Yes No 5. How frequently do your children attend Summer in the Park? Once a week Twice a week Three times a week All four days 6. What attracts your family to the playground program? Social play environment Supervised play environment Enthusiasm of the playground staff Creative activities Games and contests Other: 7. Do your children attend the field trips? Yes No 8. If a change in City policy introduced charging a fee for participation in Summer in the Park, in your opinion, what fee would you consider to be fair and equitable and be willing to pay? Check one. $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 $20.00 Other: 9. In what City sponsored recreation activities have your children participated? Camp Creative Eaganettes _ Fitness and Fun Games Kids Play Imagine That School's Out Parties Tennis Lessons Tiny Tots Recreational Activities Wagonful'O Fun Other: ~v3: 10. Which registration practice is the most convenient to you? Drop box In-person evening registration sessions Mail-in In-person during Municipal Center regular hours (8 AM - 4:30 PM) In-person on opening Saturday registration 11. The Summer in the Park playground program, in your opinion, is: More than you anticipated _ What you anticipated Less than you anticipated 12. In your opinion, is there a need for a day long playground program? Yes No 13. When your child comes to Summer in the Park at 1:00 PM (or 9:00 AM); he/she must stay until 4:00 PM (or 11:30 AM). Agree Disagree 14. How far do you live from the park at which your children participate in Summer in the Park? Less than 1 /2 mile 1 /2 to 1 mile 1-3 miles More than 3 miles 15. How long have you lived in Eagan? Less than one year 1-3 years _ 4-6 years More than 6 years 16. Did your children participate in a summer playground program in your previous city of residence? _ Yes No Comments: Thank you for your assistance. 10k DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS FOR JANUARY, 1992 1.*« Attending a recent Eagan Athletic Association board meeting, staff learned that the Association will offer a track program for the first time in 1992. o The activity is offered to boys and girls ages 5 through 12 o Registrations will begin in mid February o The first track meets will be held at Eagan High School on April 11 o EAA anticipates 500 - 600 participants The Department strongly supports this new sports offering for Eagan's youth. 2.*« Twenty-three (23) youth, grades 3, 4 and 5 have registered for the Bandy School. The group meets on Saturday mornings from 10:00 A.M. - Noon at the Lexington Bandy rink. Members of Minnesota Women's Bandy have conducted spirited work-outs with the children. The teen arm of Bandy is an open invitation to meet at the rink on Sundays at Noon. The first day of this activity found significant activity at the rink. Youth, along with members of men's Bandy teams were observed working out on skates, with stick in hand, chasing that funny looking orange ball around the rink! 1*44 The Departments' lay-out for the 1992 City map has gone to the printer. In addition to the map with park locations, the Department provides a matrix of the major components in each park, 1992 recreation registration dates, hot line information, and generalized recreation activity write-ups. The map will again be distributed to the Community with the 1992 City telephone directory. 4.*« The Baby Sitting/Latch Key Clinic, Co-sponsored by the Department and the Women's Fire Auxiliary, filled at 30 students. The Latch Key portion of the curriculum is new in 1992. 5.*« Cross Country Ski lessons were completed as scheduled. The trails at Lebanon Hills Park were in surprisingly good condition. Despite the cold temperatures on January 18, classes were held and attendance was good. Class members knew that they'd be on the trail, out of the wind and were eager to proceed with this adventure. 6.*K Staff will be conducting National Youth Sports Coaches Associations Coaches Certification Clinics during the month of April, primarily. Sports to be covered include track, baseball, softball and soccer. This requires: o separate clinics, by sport, for coaches new to the certification program. o separate sessions for coaches in the second and third years of the program. o coordination with Eagan Athletic Association and Rosemount Area Athletic Association programs. Clinics are conducted for RAAA, because Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department does not offer the coaches certification program. 7.*« Staff will be working with new EAA sports directors for the baseball and softball youth programs. The primary challenge is to encourage continued cooperation rather than competition where facilities are concerned. /5- 8.*« The outdoor skating season has seen huge swings in the weather from warm to very cold to warm again. Skating lessons missed one week and 4-Man Hockey missed two weeks, but otherwise programs have continued to happen as scheduled. The plan remains to close the shelters at the Class C sites after February 2, most of the B sites after February 9th, and the rest by February 19. Trapp Farm Park Tubing Hill could remain open after that date on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only for up to two more weekends closing March 1st. 9.*« Leagues are winding down. Men's broomball on Sundays and Mondays should end by February 3. Co- Rec Broomball ends February 7. Four-Man hockey ends February 19. The basketball leagues go into March. 10.*« Twelve Co-Rec and 8 Men's teams are ready for the Snow Softball Tournament February 1st at Northview Athletic Fields. Warm temperatures and snow-covered fields should make for a great time. Six boot hockey teams are entered in the tournament scheduled for Sunday, February 2nd. Both tourneys are a part of our Winter Week-end. 11.*« Softball registration information is going out in early February to 200-plus teams. It is anticipated that 230 teams will register in 1992 for the summer season. 12.* < The winter volleyball leagues are underway with 16 Co-Ed officiated teams, and 32 Co-Ed Recreational teams playing on Friday evenings. Seven men's and 9 women's teams play officiated volleyball on Tuesday evenings. Officiated games are played at Dakota Hills Middle School while the recreational teams play at Deerwood, Oak Ridge, Pinewood and Woodland Elementary Schools. 13.*<< Maintenance of the City's skating sites continued throughout the month of January, following a season of unseasonably warm weather; the rinks were officially closed on Sunday, January 5th. With the extra efforts of the maintenance personnel, preparations were made for re-opening of the rinks on January 10th. 14.*,< With colder temperatures in the middle of January, the rinks were returned to a good to excellent skating condition. The City's Zamboni ice shaver was used on a regular basis on the Class A and B sites, including the new bandy rink at Lexington and Diffley Avenues. Regulation lines and circles were also painted on the rinks at Goat Hill, Bridle Ridge and Rahn Parks. Painting was also completed on the bandy rink and a speed skating oval was applied to the rink at Clearwater Park. 15.*« Three new hockey goals were fabricated to replace three older ones that need repairs. 16.* < The sledding hill at Trapp Farm Park continued to see heavy use throughout the use of January. The maintenance division responded with additional snow tubes and also reinforced fence on the south side of the hill to make it easier for sledders to climb to the top. 17.*« Maintenance assistance was provided to numerous recreation events during the month of July. These included the winter week-end programs, softball tournament, boot hockey tournament, moonlight skiing event, fishing contest, bandy clinic and mite hockey tournament. 18.*<< The aeration system continued in operation throughout the month of January. As in past years, extra efforts were made to provide safety fencing and signage around the aerator as well as well as major axis points to the lake. To spite the consistent snow cover the aerator has been able to maintain sufficient oxygen levels within the lake. The aeration and security fencing has also received positive comments from the D.N.R., who also perform weekly safety inspections at the site. /Q 19.*« Training sessions were conducted with full time maintenance staff on the topics of ice safety and winter survival. VCR training tapes from the department of Natural Resources assisted with these tr aining programs. 20.*« Delivery was taken on new stack chairs for the community room in the Rahn Park shelter building. The previous wooden benches that had been located at this site were moved to the pleasure rinks at all A, B, and C skating sites. Having benches at pleasure rinks provide an extra resting place for parents or children and a convenient place for to tie skate laces. 21.*« A new park identification sign was installed at Clearwater Park, replacing the previous one entitled "Well Site Park". 22.*« The City Forester Division continued tree pruning activities into the month of January. Specific parks included Lexington, Country Home, High View and Quarry. Pruning will continue into late February or early March. 23.*« On January 2, City Forester Tom Schuster, attended a workshop entitled "How to inspect for Gypsy Moths in your Community" presented by the Minnesota and the U.S. Departments of Agriculture. Tom received training and a manual on how to conduct inspections on outdoor household items for gypsy moth life stages. Gypsy moth infestation has been identified in Apple Valley and the Department of Minnesota Department of Agriculture is increasingly concerned about outbreaks in surrounding areas. Gypsy moth is considered to be a foracious defoliator of deciduous and coniferous trees and is considered to be a bigger problem than the caterpillar or cancer worm. 24.*« John VonDeLinde, Rich Brasch and Tom Schuster attended a legislative commission on Minnesota Resources Grants Workshop on January 7th. The Parks and Recreation Department is currently preparing application for four grants to the L.C.M.R. with urban reforestation, environmental education and water quality research projects. 25.*« Staff has been in contact with Dakota County Engineering regarding the trails location and design along County Road 30. A meeting with Mr. Caponi to review the impacts on the Art Park as a result of construction of the road is a primary concern. Plans are still in a preliminary stage and the department hopes to affect some changes in design. 26.*« The director has met with school district officials and Wold Architects on the new Middle School design and field lay-out proposed. The school will be constructed next to Deerwood Elementary, construction is expected to start in September or October. 27.*,< In the space of three weeks, staff held a proposers meeting with architects, reviewed the responses to the R.F.P., set-up and held interviews with four firms. The firm of Ankeny, Kell, Richtor & Associates were chosen to do the first phase design/cost estimating on the proposed arena/pool. *City Council Meeting - 2/4/92 Advisory Parks, Recreation & Natural Resource Comm. mtg.- 2/6/92 /0 7. Draft: 8/14/90 8/20/90 9/20/90 BOULEVARD TREE PLANTING PERMIT PROCEDURE PART I The City of Eagan now allows the planting of trees and shrubs within street right-of-ways (boulevards), by permit, with certain restrictions. These restrictions take into consideration location and clearance for underground utilities, sidewalks, street design, schedules for major construction, and vehicle/pedestrian visibility. The City may deny issuance of a planting permit, if in the opinion of the City, such planting may become a visual obstruction or intrusion for safe vehicle and/or pedestrian traffic, or insufficient space exists as a result of utilities or sidewalk locations. PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A PLANTING PERMIT: 1. Fill out the application form provided. This form requests your name, address of the resident/business where the planting will take place, species to be planted and location. 2. Call Gopher State One Call (454-0002) to obtain utility locations for the general area of interest. After you have obtained utility locations, determine desired location for the tree and field mark with a stake. Mark the stake with the tree species or corresponding number on the application. 3. Mail or bring the application to the Eagan City Forester, City of Eagan, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122. City staff will review the locations and make a site visit to determine if the application meets permit requirements. A returned, approved application will be your permit to plant. There is no permit fee required. BOUELVARD TREE PLANTING PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES PART II PERMIT TO PLANT: Boulevard Tree Planting shall comply with the following provisions of the Eagan City Code: SECTION 7-08 REGULATION OF GRASS, WEEDS, TREES, AND LANDSCAPING Subd 1 A. In no cases shall prohibited species be planted within street right-of- ways. Prohibited species are defined as the following trees: Gingko (female only) Box elder Non disease resistant elm species Non hybrid cottonwood species D. The placement of trees and shrubs in public places and streets right- of-ways shall be in compliance with the following City standards: 1. Trees shall not be planted within ten feet, horizontally, of any sewer line, water line or driveway, or within four feet of any public trail or sidewalk. 2. The placement of trees and shrubs within public right-of-way shall not disturb any ground within two feet, horizontally, of any gas lines, electric lines, phone lines, or cable television lines, except in those specific cases where utility easements require greater setbacks. 3. Any new trees planted within a street right-of-way shall be spaced no closer than 20 feet apart and must be at least 10 feet from the back of curb in an urban section or 20 feet from the edge of pavement in a rural section. 4. Trees, shrubbery, and other plant materials shall not be planted or maintained, on public or private property, in such a manner as to obscure or impede the visual sightlines required to ensure the safe and efficient circulation of vehicles and pedestrians on streets, intersections, trails, driveways, and sidewalks. 5. Overhanging branches of all deciduous trees, planted within street right-of-ways shall, at the time of maturity, be at least 13 1/2 feet above street surfaces and at least 8 feet above the ground for all other public places. This requirement includes trees that are planted on private property, but overhang within public areas or right-of-ways. LIABILITY: The City of Eagan assumes no liability or responsibility for accidents to persons or property, however caused, through the issuance of this permit. All work done under this permit shall be performed without cost or obligation to the City of Eagan. UTILITY LOCATIONS: Utility locations must be obtained before permit approval is accepted by the applicant. Due to the variance in utility locations, homeowners must still exercise caution in digging planting holes when utilities are nearby. DUTY OF PROPERTY OWNERS TO MAINTAIN TREES IN STREET RIGHT-OF-WAYS: Boulevard tree maintenance shall comply with the following provisions of the Eagan Municipal Code: SECTION 7-08 REGULATION OF GRASS, WEEDS, TREES, AND LANDSCAPING Subd. 4 Duty of Property Owners to Maintain Trees Within Street Right-of- Ways. Every owner of property abutting City street right-of-ways shall, in accordance with standards on file in the office of the City Forester, maintain, trim, fertilize and irrigate all living trees or remove any dead or non-conforming trees, from the line of such property nearest to such street to the centerline of such street. It is the lawful duty of citizens to follow such City standards, except in those cases where the City has declared certain boulevards to be under the maintenance jurisdiction of City departments. BOULEVARD TREE PLANTING OFFICIAL PERMIT PART III APPLICANT INFORMATION: APPLICANT NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: ADDRESS OF PROPERTY TO BE PLANTED: OWNER OF PROPERTY (If different from Applicant): TREES TO BE PLANTED: Distance Tree Variety Size Location from curb Example: Marshall's Ash 1 1/2" dia. 15 feet south of driveway 11' 1. 3. 4. DIAGRAM: Please attach a rough diagram of your lot and the right-of-way area showing the location of structures, buildings, driveway, street edge or curb, and location of tree(s) to be planted. • AGREEMENT: I agree to plant the boulevard trees according to the above stated conditions. I have read and understand the City Ordinance pertaining to tree planting and maintenance and understand its contents. A copy of the ordinance is attached to and made a part of this permit herewith. I understand that the City of Eagan assumes no liability or responsibility for injury or damage to persons or property however caused through the issuance of this permit. All work done under this permit shall be performed without cost to or obligation by the City of Eagan. Signature of Applicant Date Signature of Property Owner Date (Please keep information sheet (Part IV) and return this signed portion to City Hall, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122.) FOR CITY USE: Property I.D. # Lot Block Subdivision Application Record Approved by: Engineering Date Approved by: City Forester Date Recorded by: Date 22wp:blvdtree.pla TIPS FOR PLANTING AND MAINTAINING BOULEVARD TREES PART IV Selecting Trees for Boulevards There are many factors to consider when selecting trees for boulevard planting. Perhaps the most important consideration is the hardiness of the proposed plant. Eagan is located in hardiness zone 4. Only trees that are rated for zones 4 or less can be expected to survive the wide range of seasonal weather conditions. It is important to consider the tree's mature size. Selecting trees that will not outgrow their allotted space will save maintenance time and eliminate the need to remove the trees before they reach maturity. A tree's salt tolerance is also important and must be addressed. Some trees will have to be placed further from the curb to minimize salt damage. Because of their growth habit many trees are likely to obstruct vision and cannot be planted on the boulevard. Other trees can litter sidewalks and streets with large and messy fruit, twigs, and leaves that can plug sewers. These trees should be avoided. The best trees have deep roots which will not clog sewer lines. The ideal trees will be hardy, of the proper size for the site, usually deep rooted, insect and disease resistant, and of a variety requiring a minimum of pruning and maintenance. Some of the species most often recommended by, nurserymen for planting in boulevard areas include: Norway Maple Imperial Honeylocust Red Maple Kentucky Coffeetree Sugar Maple Red Splendor Crabapple Pin Oak Snowy Mountain Ash Japanese Tree Lilac American Linden Litle Leaf Linden Hackberry Proper Installation Techniques Trees are available in several forms; balled and burlapped, bare root, and container grown. Each of these forms require slightly different procedures, but the general technique is basically the same. The planting hole must be large enough to accomodate the roots of the tree. A good rule of thumb is to make the planting hole twice as wide as the root ball is wide. The tree should be planted at the same depth it was grown in a nursery. The tree can be placed on undisturbed soil in the bottom of the hole or on compacted backfill material. Any wire, rope, burlap or other binding material should be removed from around the trunk and top of the root ball. The tree will have to eventually grow in soil already existing on site. Therefore, amending drastically the soil used for backfill is discouraged. At least 50% of the backfill material should be soil removed from the original planting hole. Soil around the roots should be placed so there are no voids around roots. A three inch watering basin should be constructed around the perimeter of the planting hole. The tree should be watered at the time of planting. This will help fill the voids around the roots/root ball. Some additional soil may have to be added at this time. The watering basin should then be filled with mulch to a depth of 3 inches. Organic mulch such as wood chips is recommended. Wood chips retain moisture making water available to the plant and helps reduce harmful soil temperature fluctuations. Care of Newly Planted Trees The most important factor in caring for new trees is to ensure that adequate moisture is available. When natural rainfall is not providing enough moisture, trees should be watered every 5 - 7 days for at least the first two growing seasons after planting. Soil should be moist, 6 - 10 inches deep to accomodate the tree's root zone. If fertilzier is used it should be applied in late fall or early spring and never at the time of planting. Wait at least until the end of the first growing season to apply fertilizer. If necessary, trees can be staked or guyed using posts and wires. Thin barked trees such as maples and mountain ash should be wrapped with tree wrap to protect the trunks from sun scald and frost damage during the winter. Tree wrap should be applied in the fall and must be removed in the spring. park:blvdchce.284 PLANTING STANDARDS BOULEVARD LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE 1. Horizontal Setback: - 2 feet from gas, electricity, phone, and cable television lines - 4 feet from public trails or sidewalks - 10 feet from sewer and water lines 10 feet from back of curb - 10 feet from driveways - general provision for intersections 2. Spacing: Minimum 20 feet 3. Branch Clearance: 13.5 feet over streets 8 feet over trails and other public places MEMO TO: Jim Sturm, City Planner, City of Eagan FROM: John S. Voss, Planning Consultant DATE: April 19, 1990 SUBJECT: Shade Trees & Landscaping The following are suggested revisions to the 2-22-90 draft of the Eagan Zoning Ordinance related to "Shade Trees & Landscaping". The suggested • revisions are a result of the Eagan Developers comments from the April 12th meeting. Subdivision 17A. The second paragraph would be revised to state... A detailed Landscape Plan shall also be required, as stated above, before a building permit is issued which would result in a ten '(10%) percent or greater expansion of an existing building where an approved landscape plan is not on file with the City. This plan may be implemented over a period of three years and a performance guarantee shall not be required. However, if the plan is not fully implemented within three years, the City may complete the landscaping and assess the benefited property for the improvement. Subdivision 17B. A sentence shall be added related to preparation of the Landscape Plan. B. In every case where landscaping is required by provision of the City Code or by an approval granted by the City, for a building or structure to be constructed on any property, the applicant shall submit a landscape plan prepared in accordance with the provisions of this Section. The Landscape Plan shall include the detailed information set forth upon the application form provided by the City. The Landscape Plan shall be prepared and signed by a Landscape Architect registered in the State of Minnesota or a certified Nurseryman. The City Planning Director may waiver or modify Landscape Plan requirements where the intent and purpose of this ordinance is otherwise met. Subdivision 17C. Paragraphs (3) & (6) would be revised to read as follows: 3) The Performance Guarantee shall be for five thousand (35,000) dollars unless another amount is set by the City Council. 6) For any. landscaping or screening that is unacceptable, the applicant shall replace the material to the satisfaction of the City before the Guarantee is released. Where this is not done, the City, in it's sole discretion, may use the proceeds of the Performance Guarantee to accomplish performance. When the Performance Guarantee is insufficient to complete the landscaping, the City may complete the landscaping and assess the benefited property for the improvement. J Page 2 Subdivision 17 D2g would be revised to read as follows: (g) Minimum Required Plant Material: When an inadequate landscape plan is submitted, as determined by the Planning Director, the developer shall be guided by providing plant material equal to two and one half' (2 1/2%) percent of the cost or value of building(s),, excluding land cost and site improvements, in providing an adequate plan. Credit shall be given for existing plant materials which will be preserved, however, in no instance shall plant material of a value less than fifteen thousand ($15,000) dollars be permitted unless otherwise approved by the City Planning Director where the intent and purpose of this ordinance is met. Subdivision 18 Irrigation Systems A. "Landscape Plans" as required by Section 11.30 Subdivision 17, shall include an underground irrigation system as required below, except where the open space is very large or reserved for future expansion or the system would not be in keeping with the character of the area as determined by the City Planning Director. R-1 District - Not required. R-2 District - Not required. R-3 District - Required all yards. R-4 District - Required all yards. Commercial Districts - Required all yards. industrial & R.U. Districts - Required all yards along a public street or adjacent to a residential district. Public Facilities - Required all yards along a public street. Agricultural - Not required. Public Parks - Not required. Planned Development - Refer to above districts & related uses. C. Underground irrigation systems shall extend beyond private property onto public right-of-way (boulevard areas) and shall be subject to approval by the City as provided in Chapter 6.43 Section 7.08. Subdivision 19 and 20: Relating to screening and buffers would be revised to eliminate the screening chart and the revised wording in its entirety would be as follows: Subdivision 19 Screen and Buffers A. Purpose: The buffer is a designated unit of yard or open area where distance, planting, berming and fencing minimize adverse impacts of nuisance such as noise, glare, activity, dust, unsightly parking, storage, signs or buildings. Page 3 B. Description: All parking, loading, service, utility, and outdoor storage areas shall be screened from all public streets and adjacent differing land use. Screen shall consist of any combination of the following: earth mounds, walls, fences, shrubs, deciduous overstory, understory or coniferous trees or hedge materials. The height and depth of the screening shall be consistent with the height and size of the area to be screened. When natural materials, such as trees or hedges, are used to meet the screening requirements of this subsection, density and species of planting shall be such to achieve seventy-five (75%) percent capacity year-round. C. Maturity: For purposes of complying with all screening requirements, a plant maturity of five years shall be used in determining adequacy. In the interim, where a solid screen is needed, a fence or other solid screen may be required until the plant material has matured. D.. Location of Buffers: Buffer yards shall generally be located along lot boundary lines and shall not extend into or be located within any portion of a street right-of-way. Where a required drainage, utility or other easement is partially or wholly within a required buffer as permitted by the City, the developer shall design the buffer to eliminate or minimize plantings within the required easement. Such design may necessitate choosing a buffer with more land area and fewer required plantings. E. Maintenance of Buffers: The responsibility for' maintenance of a required buffer shall remain with the owner of the property. The owner shall be responsible for installing live and healthy replacement plants for any plants that die or are removed due to disease. Maintenance shall consist of mowing, removal of litter and dead plant materials, and necessary pruning. Natural water courses within a buffer shall be maintained as free flowing and free of debris. F. Plant Materials: All plant materials-required within a specified buffer yard shall be planted to completion within sit months from date of issuance of a building permit and thereafter shall be properly maintained. G. Minimum Size of Plant Materials: Plant materials shall be at a size as required in Subdivision 17D. H. Waifer of Buffer Requirements: Buffer requirements may be waived or modified by the City Planning Director where the ~ntent is otherwise satisfied by severe change in elevation, an existing'screen, extreme distance or similar circumstance. 1. Responsibility for Buffer: The responsibility for establishing a buffer shall be the owner of the heavier use district. However, the adjacent owner of the lighter use shall be required to provide plant Page 4 material and other normal landscape features along the common lot line which will aid in the creation of a buffer. a TO: City of Eagan FROM: John S. Voss, Planning Consultant DATE: March 28, 1990 SUBJECT: Amendment of "Subdivision Regulation (Platting) - Chapter 13 Revise Section 13.30 Data and Design Standards by adding a new paragraph 13.30 Subd 2B to read: 10. The location of all existing shrubs, trees, & tree clusters as normally shown on a topographic map and the location and size of all trees eight (8") inches or more caliper shall be clearly indicated. Revise Section 13.30 by revising Subdivision 11 to read: Subdivision 11 Planting of Trees and Vegetation Trees, shrubs and other vegetation shall be planted and maintained in accordance with the following: A. Street Trees - At locations where the City has an adopted Master Planting Plan, the subdivider shall be required to plant street trees, at his cost, in accordance with the adopted Plan. Said Plan shall be kept on file in the office of the Public Works Director. B. Prior to approval of a final plat, the subdivider shall submit a Subdivision Planting Plan for Approval by the City providing for street trees & landscaping of public property as may be required by the City. Individual lot landscape plans shall be submitted with the application for a building permit as required in "performance standards" section of the City Zoning Ordinance Chapter 11. C. The minimum size, species,. spacing, setback, location, method of installation, maintenance & permitting process for street trees and landscaping of boulevards and public spaces shall be in accordance with the City's Master Planting Plan and Section 7.08 and Section 10.20 of the City Code. D. Underground irrigation systems, where required by the "Performance Standards" section of the City Zoning Code - Chaper 11, shall also be extended onto adjacent boulevard areas. A permit shall be required by the Public Works Director for underground irrigation systems to be located upon public property. E. All existing healthy trees and native vegetation shall be preserved to the maximum extent feasible and shall be pro- tected during construction. On heavily wooded lots, the City will permit reasonable removal of trees of any size for a suitable building site, parking and driveways. If a tree of eight (8") inches or more caliper is proposed to be removed 1 where an alternative building, parking, or driveway location may exist, the City may deny the request or may require a suitable replacement tree(s) to be planted elsewhere. F. Subdivision tree(s) shall not be planted in soil too poor to insure growth. Where such poor soil exists, the subdivider shall remove a minimum of twenty seven (27) cubic feet of soil (3'x3'x3') and replace the poor soil with suitable loam to insure proper growth. G. Dead trees, uprooted stumps or similar debris shall be removed from the site prior to release of any performance guarantee. H. Subdivision planting and performance as required by this Subdivision 11 shall be guaranteed by the overall performance bond or guarantee to be provided by subdivider and shall be in accordance with the performance guarantee required for private property plantings in the City'Zoning Code - Chapter 11. 3` LAND-USE REGULATIONS (ZONING) Chapter 11, Subdivisions • 10.16 Shade Trees and Landscaping • 10.17 Landscape Plan Required • 10.18 Irrigation System • 10.19 General Screening and Buffers • 10.20 Buffers • 10.21 Unlawful Cutting of Trees and Shrubs • 10.22 Protection of Large Trees • 10.23 Street Trees • 10.24 Prohibited Tree Species • 10.25 Prohibited Use of Trees .~U Revised: 02-22-1990 Subd. 16. Shade Trees and Landscaping A. Purpose. The City Council finds that: 1) Trees are proven producers of oxygen, a necessary element for human survival; 2) Trees appreciably reduce the ever increasing environmentally dangerous carbon dioxide content of the air and play a vital role in purifying the air we breathe; 3) Trees transpire considerable amounts of water each day and thereby purify the air much like the air-washer devices used on commercial air conditioning systems; 4) Trees have an important role in neutralizing waste water passing through the ground from the surface to ground water tables and lower aquifers; 5) Trees, through their root systems, stabilize the ground water tables and play an important and effective part in soil conservation, eroision control, and flood control; 6) Trees are an invaluable physical, aesthetic, and psychological counterpoint to the urban setting, making urban life more comfortable by providing shade and cooling the air and land, reducing noise levels and glare, and breaking the monotony of human developments on the land, particularly parking areas; and 7) Trees have an important impact on the desirability of land and therefore on property values. B. Based upon these findings, the Council declares that it is desirable and essential to the health, safety, and welfare of the City to protect certain existing trees and plant materials, to require new and additional plant materials and trees, to prohibit the planting of certain species and to require the maintenance of plant materials and trees as set forth in this Section. C. The provisions of these subdivisions 16 through 21 shall pertain only to private property. The planting & maintenance of trees located upon public property, including street trees, is otherwise regulated by Chapter 6.43 Subdivision 7.08, Section 10.20, 10.21 & 10.22 of the City Code and the Subdivision Regulation Chapter 13. Subd. 17. Landscape Plan Required A. When Required. A detailed landscape plan shall be approved by the City Planning Director before a building permit is issued for any new development in any Commercial, Multiple Residential, (R-2, R-3, & R-4) Industrial and Institutional Zoning District and for all new developments, except single-family dwellings, in Planned Development Districts or as otherwise provided by specific planned development agreements. A detailed Landscape Plan shall also be required, as stated above, before a building permit is issued which would result in a ten (10%) percent or greater expansion of an existing building where an approved landscape plan is not on file with the City. Page 1 A detailed Landscape Plan shall be provided with each preliminary. plat showing existing and proposed landscape materials for the boulevard areas and such additional detail as may otherwise be required by the City Subdivision Regulations Ordinance and Tree Maintenance Ordinance. B. In every case where landscaping is required by provision of the City Code or by an approval granted by the City, for a building or structure to be constructed on any property, the applicant shall submit a landscape plan prepared in accordance with the provisions of this Section. The Landscape Plan shall include the detailed information set forth upon the application form provided by the City. The City Planning Director may waiver or modify Landscape Plan requirements where the intent and purpose of this ordinance is otherwise met. C. Performance Guarantee. 1) A Performance Guarantee shall be required to insure completion and maintenance of all landscape plans required by the City for preliminary plats and building permits. 2) The Performance Guarantee shall be approved in form as to security by the City. 3) The Performance Guarantee shall be in an amount to be determined by the City and shall be for no less than one and one-half (1 1/2) times the dollar amount estimated by the City as the cost of completing the landscaping and screening as shown on the approved landscape plan. 4) The Performance Guarantee shall cover one full calendar year subsequent to the completion and satisfactoy acceptance by the City of implementation of the approved landscape plan. 5) The Performance Guarantee shall only be released upon inspection and written acceptance by the City. 6) For any landscaping or screening that is unacceptable, the applicant shall replace the material to the satisfaction of the City before the Bond is released. Where this is not done, the City, in it's sole discretion, may use the proceeds of the Performance Guarantee to accomplish performance. D. All landscaping shall be implemented in accordance with the following: 1) Minimum size at time of planting: (a) Deciduous overstory plantings shall be a minimum of two and one-half (2 1/2) caliper inches. (b) Deciduous understory trees shall be a minimum of one and one-half (1 1/2) caliper nches. (c) Coniferous trees shall. be a minimum of six (6) feet in height. (d) Hedge materials shall be minimum of three (3) feet in height. 2) For purposes of definition and standard, the following shall be used: (a) Caliper: The length of a straight line measured through the trunk of a tree six (6) inches above the Page 2 ground level. (b) Coniferous/Evergreen Trees: A woody plant which, at maturity, is at least thirty (30) feet or more in height, with a single trunk, fully branched to the ground, having foliage on the outermost portion of the branches year- round. (c) Deciduous Overstory Shade Tree: a woody plant which, at maturity, is thirty (30) feet or more in height, with a single trunk, unbranched for several feet above the ground, having a defined crown, and which loses leaves annually. (d) Deciduous Understory Ornamental Tree: A woody plant which, at maturity, is less than thirty (30) feet in height, with a single trunk, unbranched for several feet above the ground, having a defined crown which loses leaves annually. (e) Plant material Average Size (Coniferous): The total height of all coniferous trees six (6) feet or over, divided by the total number of such trees. (f) Plant Materials Average Size (Shade or Ornamental): The total diameter of all deciduous overstory trees two and one-half (2 1/2) inches more in diameter, divided by the total number of trees. (g) Minimum Required Plant Material: In order to achieve landscaping which is appropriate in scale with the size of a building and site, the City may require plant material equal to two and one-half (2 1/2 percent of the cost or value of a building, excluding land cost or site improvements. Credit shall be given for existing plant materials which will be preserved, however, in no instance shall plant material of a value less than fifteen thousand ($15,000) dollars be permitted unless otherwise approved by the City Planning Director where the intent and purpose of this ordinance is met. (h) Planting Islands: Planting islands shall be required where necessary to visually break up expanses of hard surface parking areas, for safe and efficient traffic movement, and to define rows of parking. Planting islands shall occupy at least five (5%) percent of the parking area. (i) Method of Installation: All deciduous and coniferous trees shall be balled and burlapped, staked, guyed and planted in accordance with National Nurseryman's standards. (j) Sodding and Ground Cover: All open areas of a site not occupied by building, parking or storage shall be sodded. Exceptions to this are seeding of future expansion areas as shown on approved plans and undisturbed areas containing existing natural vegetation which can be maintained free of foreign and noxious materials. (k) Slopes and Berms: Final slopes greater than the ratio of 3/1 shall not be permitted without approval of special treatment, such as special seed mixtures or reforestation, terracing, or retaining walls. Berming used to provide required screening of parking lots and other open areas shall not have slopes in excess of 3/1. (1) Maintenance: The property owner shall be responsible for perpetual maintenance and for removal and replacement of Page 3 any overgrown, diseased or dead trees, shrubs, ground covers or sod. Such replacement shall be in accordance with a landscape plan as approved by the City Planning Director. (m) Erosion Control: All areas of any site shall be maintained in accordance with provisions of the Eagan Erosion Control Manual. (n) Preservation of Woodland Areas: It is the policy of the City to preserve the natural woodland areas and clusters of trees throughout the City and to retain as far as practical, substantial tree stands which can be incorporated into the Landscape Plan. No clear cutting of woodland areas shall be permitted. Shade trees of eight (8) inches or more caliper shall be saved unless it can be demonstrated that there is no other feasible way to develop the site. The City may require replacement of any removed trees on a caliper inch for caliper inch basis. (o) Placement of Plant Materials: No plant materials shall be permitted within any utility easement, road right-of-way, or immediately adjacent to any driveway or road inter- section when it would interfere with motorists' views of the street or roadway unless specifically approved by the City (see Chapter 6.43 Subdivision 7.08). (p) General Landscape Requirement: In all districts for all developments, including single-family dwellings, all exposed ground area, surrounding the principle building and accessory buildings, which are not devoted to driveways, sidewalks, or patios, shall be landscaped with grass, shrubs, trees, or other landscape material. (q) Replacement of Poor Soil: Where soil is found to be too poor to insure growth of required plant material, the poor soil shall be removed and replaced with suitable loam. For trees, an area of a minimum of twenty-seven cubic feet (3' x 3' x 3') shall be established with suitable soil. Subd. 18. Irrigation System A. All "Landscape Plans", as required by Section 11.30 Subdivision 17, shall include an underground irrigation system except where the open space is very large or reserved for future expansion as determined by the City Planning Director. B. The irrigation system shall be a fully automatic, on timer, offering system with fourteen (14) day alternate date watering. The system shall provide head to head coverage with a matched precipitation rate. The system shall meet Minnesota Department of Health standards and shall provide backflow preventors. C. Underground irrigation systems that extend beyond private property onto public right-of-way (boulevard areas) shall be subject to approval by the City as provided in Chapter 6.43 Section 7.08. Subd. 19. General Screening and Buffers A. Description. All parking, loading, service, utiltity, and outdoor storage areas shall be screened from all public streets and adjacent differing land use. Screening shall consist of any combination of the following: earth mounds, walls, fences, Page 4 shrubs, compact evergreen trees, or dense deciduous hedge as further described in Section 11.30 Subd. 20F. The height and depth of the screening shall be consistent with the height and size of the area for which screening is required. When natural materials, such as trees or hedges, are used to meet the screening requirements of this subsection, density and species of planting shall be such to achieve seventy-five (75%) capacity year-round. Subd. 20. Buffers A. Purpose: The buffer is a designated unit of yard or open area where distance, planting, berming and fencing are required to minimize adverse impacts of nuisances such as noise, glare, activitiy, dust, unsightly parking, storage or signs. B. Location of Buffers: 1) Buffer yards shall generally be located along lot boundary lines and shall not extend into or be located within any portion of a street right-of-way. Where a required drainage, utility or other easement is partially or wholly within a required buffer as permitted by the City, the developer shall design the buffer to eliminate or minimize plantings within the required easement. Such design may necessitate choosing a buffer with more land area and fewer required plantings.` C. Use of Buffers: A buffer may be used for some forms of passive recreation; it may contain pedestrian, bike or equestrian trails, provided that: 1) No plant material is eliminated. 2) The total width of the buffer is maintained. 3) All other regulations of the code are met. 4) In no event shall the following uses be allowed in buffers; playfields, stables, swimming pools, tennis courts, or similar active recreation uses. 5) A required buffer may include a stormwater retention area when approved by the City. D. Maintenance of Buffers: The responsibility for maintenance of a required buffer shall remain with the owner of the property. The owner shall be responsible for installing live and healthy replacement plants for any plants that die or are removed due to disease. Maintenance shall consist of mowing, removal of litter and dead plant materials, and necessary pruning. Natural water courses within a buffer shall be maintained as free flowing and free of debris. E. Table of Buffer Requirements. The buffer requirement is found by locating the proposed use (district) in the left column. Each adjacent land use (district) is identified across the top. Where the row for the proposed use intersects the column for an adjacent use, the letter identifying the required buffer is given. For Agricultural uses (district), the Comprehensive Plan designation for future uses shall be used in determining the appropriate buffer. Page 5 ADJACENT USE (DISTRICT) 1 "ND USE (DISTRICT) R-2 OTHER I-1 1 ; R-1 R-3 R-4 LB ; BUSINESS; 1-2 RD P R-2/R-3 A A B B C D A ; A 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 R-4 D B A B C C B ; B LB D B B A B C ; B B 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 OTHER BUSINESS D C C B A B B; C 1-1/1-2 D D C C B - 1 C ; C RD D D C B B C ; A ; A 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 P (INSTITUTIONAL) A A B 1 B C C A;- LETTERS A THROUGH D ARE DESCRIBED IN SECTION 11.30 SUBDIVISION 20F F. Description of Buffer Types. Buffer yards, through the use of trees, shrubs, hedges, earth mounds, walls, fences or natural barriers shall provide screening in the percentages stated below for the length of the common yard and for a minimum height from ground level to six (6) feet. Requirement "A" is minimum 20% screen. Requirement "B" is minimum 40% screen. 'Requirement "C" is minimum 60% screen. ,Requirement "D" is minimum 80% screen. G. Plant Materials. All plant materials required within a specified buffer yard shall be planted to completion within six months from date of approval of the site plan and thereafter shall be properly maintained. H. Minimum Size of Plant Materials. Plant materials shall be at a size as required in subdivision 17D. I. Prohibited Species. Prohibited species shall be the same as those defined in subdivision 24. J. Waiver of Buffer Requirements. Buffer requirements may be waived or modified by the City Planning Director where the intent is otherwise satisfied by severe change in elevation, an existing screen, extreme distance or similar circumstance. Subd. 21. Unlawful Cutting of Trees or Shrubs A. No person shall for the purpose of increasing or enhancing the visibility of any building or sign, damage, trim, destroy, or remove any trees, shrubs, or other vegetation unless the work is done pursuant to the express written authorization of the City. Page 6 B. No person shall deface, destroy, remove, or injure any trees located upon public property, including trees located within public street right-of-way unless such removal is authorized by the City. Subd. 22. Protection of Large Trees A. All existing trees, eight inches (8") in diameter or more (as measured six (6") inches above grade), located upon private property, shall not be removed except as follows: 1) The retention of such tree(s) would unreasonably burden the development as determined by the City. 2) The tree(s) is diseased and needs to be removed. B. No excavation or other subsurface disturbance shall be undertaken within the drip line of any tree eight (8") inches in diameter or more, and no impervious surface (including, but not limited to, paving or buildings) may be located within 10 feet (measured from the center of the trunk) of any tree eight (8") inches in diameter or more unless compliance would unreasonably burden the development. For purposes of this subsection, a drip line is defined as a perimeter formed by the points farthest away from the trunk of a tree where precipitation falling from the branches of that tree lands on the ground. Subd. 23. Street Trees Trees located within the public right-of-way (boulevard area) shall be planted and maintained in accordance with the provision of Chapter 6.43 Section 7.08 of the City Code. Subd. 24 Prohibited Tree Species It shall be unlawful to introduce prohibited species to any lot or land parcel where such trees are not naturally occurring or to plant upon public land or right-of-way. Prohibited species are defined as the following trees: Gingko (female only) Box elder Non disease resistant elm species Non hybrid cottonwood species. Subd. 25 Prohibited Use of Trees No tree shall be used for signs, permanent lighting, antennas or similar use. Page 7 SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT (TOWN CENTRE 100 10TH ADDITION) APPLICANT: ROVICK REALTY COMPANY LOCATION: OUTLOT A TOWN CENTRE 100 2ND ADDITION NW QUARTER OF SECTION 15 EXISTING ZONING: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, LIMITED BUSINESS (PD/LB) DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: JANUARY 28, 1992 DATE OF REPORT: JANUARY 9, 1992 COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT APPLICATION SUMMARY: Separate applications have been submitted requesting a Preliminary Plat consisting of one lot on 1.6 acres of previously-zoned Planned Development/Limited Business (PDILB) land and a Conditional Use Permit to allow a bank drive-thru operation. The site is located south of Yankee Doodle Road, west of Yankee Place, north of Town Centre Drive, and east of the existing professional building. BACKGROUND: The site was platted as an Outlot in Town Centre 100 2nd Addition in November of 1986. The site is open grassland void of any significant tree growth. SITE PLAN: The site plan shows a joint bank and realty building with a footprint of approximately 7,950 sq. ft. The realty office occupies approximately 4,900 sq. ft. and the bank 2,350 sq. ft. The total lot coverage is 11%; Code allows 20% in a Limited Business district. On-site parking requirements differ by use for this proposal, however the total on- site parking required is 72 spaces. The plan submitted provides 74 stalls of which three are designated handicapped. All parking stalls meet City design standards. Also, the City requires drive-thru operations to provide five stacking spaces per drive-thru lane. The plan submitted provides for a three- lane drive-thru and provides five stacking spaces per lane. The site is bounded by public streets on three sides. A full access is provided from Town Centre Drive which lines up with the existing curb cut to Town Centre 100 6th Addition to the south. The site will also have an "Exit Only egress to Yankee Place from the drive-thru. The building will be brick on all sides. All parking and building setbacks meet, or exceed, City requirements, however Dakota County will require additional R.O.W. of 15' along Yankee Doodle Road to accommodate the county standard 75' half R.O.W. on limited access County roads. Building and parking locations will require adjustment which can be accommodated with the Final Plat submission. The applicant is proposing a pylon sign at the NE comer of the site that is consistent with the sign plan agreement for Town Centre. The entrance to the site will also have some directional signage, the drive-thru teller egress should be signed "F.xdt Only" to Yankee Place and the southern parking area shall be designated as employee parking. PARKS & RECREATION: The Parks & Recreation Department staff will be recommending to the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission at"its February 6, 1992 meeting, that this proposal be subject, to constructing a 6'. wide concrete sidewalk along Town Centre Drive. LANDSCAPING: The landscape plan provides a mixture of overstory, understory, and coniferous plant material that will be consistent with adjacent buildings and provide year round visual interest. The Final Plat submission will need to be on a grading plan demonstrating berming where parking abuts public streets. GRADING/DRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL: A grading, drainage and erosion control plan was submitted, with the preliminary plat application. The grading of the proposed site will require a 3' fill on the north end of the site and 2' cut on the south end. The grading of the site must also match the existing grades along the west property line in order to protect the landscaping that the existing office building has provided. The drainage plan that was submitted proposes to drain the site overland to the south to Town Centre Drive. However, this would overburden the existing catch basin in the northwest quadrant of the Yankee Place/Town Centre Drive intersection. Staff recommends that the developer construct two additional catch basins in the proposed parking lot to intercept the surface water runoff from this site. The two catch basins could be connected to the existing storm sewer in the intersection of Yankee Place and Town Centre Drive. The site must be in compliance with City requirements for minimum and maximum slopes, protection of adjacent properties, construction of temporary and permanent vegetation to control erosion and construction of silt fence to control erosion. WATER OUALITY: This 1.59 acre commercial development will discharge stormwater to Pond DP-20, an existing pond to the east which is classified as a nutrient trap in the City's water quality management plan. DP-20 discharges to O'Leary Pond, a lake designated to support indirect contact recreation activities. In order to reduce adequately the impact of this development on the quality of water in O'Leary Pond, an on-site treatment basin would be necessary. However, the site is too small to accommodate on-site treatment. Therefore, a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding will be required by the City. Based on the actual amount of impervious area shown on the site plan submitted with the preliminary plat application (69%), the cash dedication is: 0 .106 acres x $130,680/acre = $ 13,852 0 .26 acre-feet x 1613 yd3/ac. x $2/yd. 839 Total Cash Required $ 14,691 UTILITIES: Sanitary sewer service of sufficient size and depth is readily available to this site. The sanitary sewer in Town Centre Drive is an 8" PVC pipe that was constructed in 1985. A 6" PVC service line has been stubbed to the site off the 8" line in Town Centre Drive. The utility plan shows extending the 6" service line up to the building with cleanouts being provided every 100 feet. Watermain service of sufficient pressure and capacity is readily available on the south end of the site. A 12" (ductile iron) DIP watermain was constructed in Town Centre` Drive in 1985. A 6" DIP service pipe with a gate valve has been stubbed to the site off the 12" main in Town Centre Drive. There is an existing hydrant on the north end of the site along Yankee Doodle Road and a hydrant in the southwest quadrant of the Yankee Place/Town Centre Drive intersection. These two hydrants provide adequate fire protection. STREETS/ ACCESS/CIRCULATION: Street access to this site is available from both Town Centre Drive and Yankee Place, which are 44' wide bituminous streets with concrete curb and gutter. The intersection of Yankee Place with Yankee Doodle Road in the northeast corner of the site is an intersection that contains a full median opening with left turn lanes. The driveway connections will be required to be constructed with concrete aprons and concrete valley gutters. The most recent submittal of the site plan for the preliminary plat application shows one 30' wide driveway opening in the southwest corner of the site and one 30' wide driveway opening that will be an exit only on the east edge of the site. The alignment for the proposed southwest entrance shall match the alignment of the existing parking lot entrance on the south side of Town Centre Drive. The driveway connections will be required to be constructed with concrete aprons and concrete valley gutters. A 6' concrete sidewalk shall be constructed 8' from the back of curb along the south side of the site with pedestrian ramps at all driveway connections. City code requires that parking lots shall be surfaced with bituminous or concrete and the edge of the parking lots shall be constructed with a concrete curb and gutter. sting 15' trailway, sidewalk and ASEMENTSLRIGIIT-OF-WAY/PERMITS: There is an exi snow storage easement along Town Centre Drive, Yankee Place and Yankee Doodle Drive. Dakota County has also required dedication of 75 feet of half right-of-way and dedication of restricted access along C.S.A.H. No. 28. All regulatory agency permits shall be acquired within the appropriate timeframe as required by the affected agency. FINANCIAL OBLIGATION - Town Centre 100 10th 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 Use Rate Quantity Amount None There are no pending assessments on this parcel at January 8, 1992, and there are levied assessments showing on outstanding balance of $30,266.88. 1~a- CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL FOR TOWN CENTRE 100 10TH ADDITION 1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action on July 10, 1990 shall be complied with: Al, B1, B3, C2, C4, El, F1, G1, H1 2. Trash and recycling containers shall be located inside, or attached to the building in an enclosure constructed of similar materials as the main building. 3. The building shall be constructed of brick on all four sides. 4. Rooftop mechanical equipment shall not be visible from the street. 5. The southern parking area shall be signed "Employee Parking". 6. Drive-thru egress shall be signed "Exit Only" at Yankee Place. 7. Berming shall be provided on all street sides. 8. All landscaped and bermed areas shall be irrigated. 9. All signage shall be subject to the one-time sign fee of $2.50/sq. ft. 10. Catch basins shall be constructed in the parking lot to intercept the surface water runoff from this site prior to overland discharge onto the street. 11. The alignment of the southwest driveway opening from this site shall match the alignment of the existing driveway on the south side of Town Centre Drive. 12. The southeast driveway opening from this site to Town Centre Drive shall be deleted. /l3 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-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. 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. 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With Inver Grove Heights' comments, Eagan's staff review comments, and neighbors in both Eagan and Inver Grove Heights, Lyman Lumber has resubmitted new plans addressing all concerns. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located south abutting County Road 32 (Cliff Road), west of the Inver Grove Heights city limits, and east of Trunk Highway 3 and the Soo Line railroad tracks. Zoning of the surrounding properties is R-1 Single Family (12,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) to the north across Cliff Road; E-1 Residential (2.5 acre minimum lot size); and Agricultural (5.0 acre minimum lot size) in Inver Grove Heights to the 'east; Agricultural (5.0 acre minimum lot size) to the south; and R-1 (Manor Lake Additions) to the west. Two homesteads currently exist on the site (one gaining access from Cliff Road, the other from T.H. 3), and will not remain with the development. Currently, there exists an access easement extending from T.H. 3 east into Inver Grove Heights serving five homes and acting as the southernmost boundary for the project. The site is largely open grassland on a rolling terrain with 'a large stand of approximately 40 oak trees around the north edge of Pond LP-27. A detailed grading plan was submitted for Lots 39-42, Block 1, showing existing trees, their sizes, proposed and existing grading contours, house pads, and wetland limits to illustrate the developer's intention to ensure the retention of this natural amenity. COMMENTS: Weston Hills Addition proposes 131 lots and 6 outlots on 63.64 acres; the largest lot is 40,590 square feet, the smallest 12,000 square feet, and the median lot size is 26,295 square feet. All lots have been designed to meet or exceed requirements for size and width at setback. It is the intention of the developer to phase the project in two or three phases from north to south. The proposal includes three cul-de-sacs: Weston Hills Court, Weston Hills Place, and Weston Hills Circle. The northernmost cul-de-sac exceeds the 500' maximum length and will require a Variance of 240' serving 18 lots. Access to the project is from a median divided entryway onto Cliff Road. Lot 1, Block 1, shall take access from Weston Hills Court. The developer believes that secondary permanent access to this project should occur in a southerly direction, with potential to connect with Gun Club Road accessing onto T.H. 3. Stub streets have been provided on Stratford Lane to the east and Weston Hills Drive to the south to accommodate future development access. At this time, the Inver Grove Heights neighbors do not wish to relinquish use of their private road and the unimproved portion of the 33' wide roadway easement. The developer has taken the 33' wide easement and created six outlots attached to the backyards of the adjoining lots. The outlots can then be added to the lots in Weston Hills or to. the area south of Weston Hills if Lyman Lumber purchases the property. /~S TRAFFIC: The City's traffic consultants have had an opportunity to review the Preliminary Plat plans and a future conceptual plan to the south with the County engineer and MnDot representatives. Based on their review, SEH suggests that any secondary access to T.H. 3 come from the conceptual area south of the proposed plat and it is their recommendation the plat be approved without access from Bristol Boulevard onto Highway 3. SEH's comments also indicated two concerns with the platting of Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2. First, the divided roadway along Cliff Road may have operational problems. They suggest that if a median boulevard is desirable, the developer reduce the size and the southbound roadway and platted area be moved east, giving Lot 1, Block 1 would have a straight north/south property line rather than a curved property line. Secondly, they feel Lot 1, Block 2 should be eliminated. It is located directly across from Weston Hills Court. If removed, it would eliminate a triangular shaped area which they see as unbuildable giving the City a future option for a combined roadway development from Inver Grove Heights. Both issues can be accommodated with the Final Plat. SEH's traffic analysis is included with this report. Staff concerns with the Cliff Road and Highway 3 intersection prompted an accident report for the years 1986-1991 from the police department showing the number of accidents as 39, with two being fatal. The two fatalities represent one-third of all fatal accidents in Eagan during this time frame. MnDot has acknowledged that accidents are on the rise and are a concern as volumes in that area are expected to rise. MnDot does not anticipate a signaled intersection there for at least three to five years. PARKS AND RECREATION: The Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission at their regular meeting of January 9, 1992 recommended this project be subject to a cash park land dedication and a cash trailway dedication. M 6_. SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT & REZONING WESTON HILLS ADDITION APPLICANT: LYMAN LUMBER COMPANY STEVE RYAN LOCATION: P.I.D. #10-03600-010-02 & P.I.D. #10-03600-021-08 EAST 1J2 OF SECTION 36 EXISTING ZONING: A (AGRICULTURAL) DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: JANUARY 28, 1992 DATE OF REPORT: JANUARY 21, 1992 COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT APPLICATION SUMMARY: An application has been received by the Community Development Department requesting a Rezoning of 63.64 acres from Agricultural to R-1 (Single Family) and a Preliminary Plat of 131 lots and six outlots. The Comprehensive Guide Plan designates this area as D-I Single Family (0-3 units/acre). The proposed 2.06 density of this plat is in conformance with the guide plan and therefore no amendment is necessary. This proposed plat is located south of County Road 32 (Cliff Road) and east of Trunk Highway 3. BACKGROUND: In 1988, the Meritor Development Corporation submitted applications for Rezoning and a Preliminary Plat of 18.8 acres for a development named Boulder Crest West Addition. At the same time, Meritor submitted plans to the City of Inver Grove Heights for a plat called Boulder Crest East Addition consisting of 49 Single Family lots on 24 gross acres. The overall development would consist of 86 lots. The Inver Grove Heights Planning Commission and City Council denied the Boulder Crest East project due to the need for a Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment and Rezoning to allow a deviation from the five-acre minimum lot size in that area, as well as the policy issue of extending the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) line. In July 1988, the Mentor Corporation withdrew their application due to Inver Grove Height's decision to not allow urban-type development. Originally, the Weston Hills plat was submitted for the December 19, 1991 Planning Commission meeting. After staff review and review with Lyman Lumber, it was determined that further analysis with the City of Inver Grove Heights was needed . Eagan staff asked Inver Grove Heights staff to review the proposed plat. A staff-level meeting was held on December 17, 1991 to ask Inver Grove Heights if the proposed plat should accommodate the potential for development within Inver Grove Heights (i.e., roadway connections, utility services extensions, joint park development, etc.). The Inver Grove Heights staff asked their GRADING/DRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL: A grading, drainage and erosion control plan was submitted for this development. The site will drain primarily to the northwest into the proposed water quality and storage pond, which will be designated as Pond LP-27.1. According to the preliminary grading plan, approximately 53 acres will drain to Pond LP-27.1. This area includes 5.3 acres of Inver Grove Heights that is currently undeveloped. The 53 acre drainage area will require a pond with a storage volume of 8.3 acre feet and a flow out of 4 cfs. A storm sewer outlet for Pond LP-27.1 is proposed to be provided to drain into the Cliff Road and S.T.H. No. 3 ditch system. Fifteen lots on the southwest comer of the proposed plat will have their backyards drain into City Pond LP-27. Also, three acres along the north edge of the site will drain into the Cliff Road ditch system. There is a proposed cut of 10-12 feet on the north and westerly parts of the site and a 8-10 foot fill on the south end of the site. The developer proposes to save and protect the existing trees around Pond LP-27. The rest of the site will be disturbed by the grading for this development. There is a need for additional catch basins and storm sewer to be added at the south end of Weston Hills Court. Also, at the. intersection of Cliff Road with Weston Hills Drive, catch basins shall be added to collect the runoff from Weston Hills Drive. The site must be in compliance with City requirements for minimum and maximum slopes. The final grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall include protection of adjacent properties, construction of temporary and permanent vegetation to control erosion and construction of silt fence to control erosion. WATER QUALITY: This 64 acre single family residential development is. located in the upper reach of drainage basin L. A 1.0 acre wetland is located in the northwest portion of the site along the railroad tracks. This wetland is not identified on the City's Water Quality Management Plan. The wetland is proposed to be improved to provide storm water retention and water quality treatment and the pond will be designated as Pond LP-27.1. The preliminary grading plan shows that approximately 48 acres of this site will. be directed to Pond LP-27.1. A 3.5 acre pond is located in the southwest comer of the site. This pond is identified on the City's Water Quality Management Plan as Pond LP-27 and is classified- as a wildlife habitat pond. The preliminary grading plan proposes to direct only backyard areas to Pond LP-27. Drainage basin L contains a high concentration of recreational class lakes immediately adjacent to, and downstream of, the proposed development. These lakes include LP-26, LP- 28 (Manor Lake), LP-31 (Hay Lake), and LP-32 (Schwanz Lake). Maximum protection of these lakes as well as some protection of the habitat around LP-27 will be accomplished by routing most of the runoff to the north away from LP-27. One probable impact of adjusting this drainage divide, however, will be to decrease the volume of runoff that enters LP-27 after development. Based on a rough estimate, runoff to LP-27 is expected to decrease by about 33% on an average annual basis. Normal pond elevations in LP-27 may therefore decrease until runoff from prospective future developments in the undeveloped areas to the south are routed to the pond. On-site ponding to treat runoff from the proposed development is both desirable and feasible. The treatment pond (LP-27.1) will be constructed according to National Urban Runoff Program (NURP) standards and will have a minimum wet volume of 5.2 acre-feet, a minimum surface area at the normal water level of 1.05 acres, and a minimum mean depth of 5.1 feet. The inlets shall be separated from the outlet to the maximum extent practicable. Consistent with design standards, a minimum 10 foot wide bench with a 10:1 slope must be constructed around the edge of the pond just below the normal water level to meet safety requirements. Finally, a skimmer should be constructed on the pond outlet. UTILITIES: With the completion of Manor Lake 4th Addition, sanitary sewer service of sufficient size and depth will be readily available to the southern two-thirds of this site. The sanitary sewer in the Manor Lake 4th Addition will be constructed in Todd Avenue up to the west right-of-way line of S.T.H. 3. The preliminary utility plan proposes to construct an 8" sanitary sewer line across Highway 3 at Todd Avenue to serve the development. The northerly 34 lots are proposed to be served by a sanitary sewer line in Cliff Road that needs to be extended from East Greenleaf Road to the east side of the railroad tracks. The Developer intends to petition the City to have the sanitary sewer extension along Cliff Road constructed as a public improvement project. Watermain of sufficient pressure and capacity is readily available to this site in two locations. A 12" DIP line will tie into a 12" stub at the east end of Todd Avenue and an 8" line will tie into an 8" stub located at the northeast end of Manor Lake Addition with both lines crossing Highway 3 to provide water supply and fire protection to the site. A study was conducted of the trunk water supply and distribution lines in this area of the City and it was determined that a 12" trunk watermain should loop through the site from Todd Avenue and then to the south property line. The watermain layout shall provide hydrants in locations that meet the City requirements for fire protection. VIt14'7 ;SIAt,.'UT-SSAAlt('ULATI)N! Street access to the site is readily available from Cliff Road on the north end of the development. The street layout plan proposes to connect to Cliff Road along the east boundary line of the plat which is also the east boundary of the City of Eagan. The street layout plan proposes to provide a stub street into Inver Grove Heights 1300 feet south of Cliff Road that could serve as an east-west corridor into Inver Grove Heights. The street layout plan also provides a stub street to the south that could be extended to Gun Club Road as the area to the south of this plat develops. EASEMENTS/RIGHT-OF-WAY/PERMITS: The development will be required to provide the appropriate ponding easement for Pond LP-27.1 to incorporate the required high water level and storage volumes. The City will require a 30 foot drainage and utility easements centered on the common lot line of Lots 32 and 33, Block 1; Lots 8 and 9 of Block 4; and Lots 22 and 23 of Block 4 for the purpose of repair and maintenance of the sanitary sewer watermain and storm sewer lines located within. The City recommends that these lots be widened to accommodate these larger easements. . The Dakota County Plat Commission recommended that Lots 1-5, Block 1 be enlarged with more depth from CSAH 32 because of the severe slope to provide for future slope construction when Cliff Road is upgraded. All regulatory agency permits shall be acquired within the appropriate timeframe as required by the affected agency. A Dakota County Highway Department permit will be required to allow discharge of storm water runoff in the Cliff Road ditch system. FINANCIAL OBLIGATION - Weston Hills 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 Use Rate Quantity Amount Storm Sewer Trunk S.F. 5.069/sf 2,284,722 SO) S157.646 t1 his area will be credited for the area of any ponding easements granted to the' City. There are outstanding assessments totaling $48,287 on these properties. At this date, there is no record of a pending assessment against these properties. JAN-22-1992 14:24 FROM SEH INC. TO 6814612 P.02 AdV ,r? MEMORANDUM a IAt~Cw /p~yq 3536 VAD1~V15CElV1E DRII~ ST AUA4 MINNI3t7111 ss1ro 512 4902000 TO: JIM STORM, CITY PLANNER, CITY OF RAGAN FROM: GLEN VAN WORMER-1908 BYERS, SSH DATE: JANUARY 16, 1992 SUBJECT: EAGAN, MINNESOTA WESTON HILLS PRELIMINARY PLAT TRAFFIC REVIEW SSH FILE NO. 89040 We have had an Opportunity` to review the preliminary plat for Weston Hills located in the ,southeast corner of Trunk Highway 3 and Cliff Road (County Road 32). We recently met with the County traffic engineer regarding the plat and access to it and have also discussed it with representatives of Mn/DOT. Based on our review and conversations, we have several comments for consideration by the City and by the developer. Our review included a consideration of future preliminary plans for extending the Weston Hills development south to roughly Oun Club Road. SURROUNDING ROADWAY SYSTEM T.H. 3, the westerly boundary of the plat, is a major north-south route in Dakota County now and will continue to be so in the future. Currently, there is limited access to the highway due to the parallel railroad tracks on the east side and the orientation of development along the highway. This plat helps to retain the limitation of- accesS by orienting all development to internal roads. ' Cliff Road Currently Carries relatively *Low volumes, especially east of Highway 3. However, it will continue to grow in stature as a major east-west route in Dakota County providing connections to I35W on the West and potentially to Highway 52 on the east. SKweUvu H&VONCKM WC `dorx JAN-22-1992 14:25 FROM SEH INC. TO 6814612 P.03 Jim Sturm January 16, 1992 Page #2 As such, the traffic volumes in the future will continue to grow east of Highway 3. The existing intersection of Highway 3 and Cliff Road has had increasing volumes with continuing development of the area. Mn/DOT has indicated that accidents ars increasing and are becoming somewhat of a concern. We anticipate that the volumes will justify traffic signals and that they should be in place within the next three to five years. WESTON HILLS PLAT The plat shows access to Cliff Road at the northeast corner or as far sway from Highway 3 as possible within the platted area. This is the most desirable location, maximizing the distance between the potential signalized intersection and the railroad crossing and the plat access. This distance is approximately 500 feet from the railroad right-of-way and approximately 600 feet from the Highway 3 intersection. Dakota County has indicated Concerns over this distance and would like to nee it increased, but recognizes the limitations within the platted area. The concept plat for the completion of Weston Hills indicates access to Gun Club Road and ultimately onto Highway 3 at Gun Club Road. Future traffic in the far southerly portions of the future development area will probably utilize Gun Club Road to gain access to Highway 3. However, it is likely that all the traffic; from the proposed 132 lots in Weston Hills and a significant portion of those in the northerly portion of the area just south of the proposed development will gain access to Highway 3 via Cliff Road and Weston Hills Drive. Jt4-22-1992 14:26 FROM SE}I INC. TO 6814612 P.04 Jim Sturm January 16, 1992 Page #3 The lots shown in the preliminary plat for Weston Hills will generate approximately 1300 trips on an average day. With single access to the north to Cliff Road, all 1300 trips will be concentrated past the northerly few lots. With the additional future development to the south as shown on the concept plans, there may 400 to 600 vehicles added all along Weston Hills Drive. This places the volume Just south of Cliff Road at just less than 2000 or relatively heavy for a residential street. ACCESS AND INTERNAL CIRCULATION Dakota County is requesting consideration of additional access onto Highway 3 from Bristol Boulevard, just south of Todd Avenue as platted in the Manor Lake addition (West of TH-3). The County indicated that if the Cliff Road and Weston Hills Drive intersection becomes congested because of its relatively close spacing to Highway 3, that this connection from Bristol Boulevard to Highway 3 could serve as an alternate. We do not favor the concept of additional access to Highway 3 between Cliff Road and Gun Club Road. If the need for additional access becomes apparent in the future, we would suggest that it may be better to consider a secondary access from the conceptual development area south of the proposed plat. Better overall spacing could be achieved if the access were located near the property currently owned by Finch. With some minor modifications of the street system. Layouts in the development south of the proposed platted area, more traffic may be oriented to Gun Club Road, both reducing the volume on Weston Hills Drive and at the Cliff Road intersection. /3/ JAN-22-1992 14:26 FROM SEH INC. TO 6814612 P.06 Jim Sturm January 16, 1992 Page #4 our recommendation, therefore, is that the plat be approved without access from Bristol Boulevard onto Highway 3. This would help protect the integrity of the higher speed, higher volume Highway 3 in the future. We have also reviewed the internal street layouts within the Weston Hills plat. Weston Hills Drive is a major north-south street and could carry volumes as indicated earlier of up to 1900 vehicles per day. The alignment at intersections appear satisfactory within the preliminary plat area. We do have some concerns over the concept development design south of the preliminary plat area, especially the S-curve and the modified cul-de-sac on -the weary property. Again, some modifications are possible to remove that concern when it is finally submitted for plat review. There is a potential extension of Stratford Lane to the east into Inver Grove Heights. Although Inver Grove Heights has limited interests in expansion to the east, this roadway will provide -opportunities for movement of local traffic in the future without forcing it onto County roads and trunk highways. We have some concerns with the details of platting on Weston Hills Drive between Weston Hills Court and Cliff Road. The divided roadway at Cliff Road may have operational problems and we would suggest that if a median boulevard area is desirable that it be smaller in size and that the southbound roadway and the platted area be moved further east. Lot 1 of block"1 would therefore have a straight north-south easterly border rather than a curved easterly border. Jf;V-22-1992 14:27 FROM SEH INC. TO 6814612 P.06 Jim Sturm January 16, 1992 Page #5 We would also suggest that Lot 1 of block 2 be teennimated directly eggs from Weston Hills court eliminating a triangular area which is basically unbuildable. This would give the City options in the future for a combined roadway with development from Inver Grove Heights. If the County restricts access from Weston Hills Drive onto Cliff Road in the future, a secondary connection into Inver Grove Heights at Weston Hills Court would also be possible. This should have little if any impact on the platted lots as shown. SUMMARY We feel that the preliminary plat as shown is basically acceptable from a traffic standpoint. Minor modifications to two lots and an understanding of the relationship of the plat to future plate to the south and east should eliminate any operational problems and give the City some future flexibility. We recommend that the plat be approved without access to Highway 3. The issue should be reevaluated as the area south of Weston Hills develops. GVW/cmb c: Shanrkon Tyree - City of Sagan Steve Ryan - Lyman Development Co. TOTAL. P.06 / REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT Soo Line Building Box 530 Minneapolis MN 55440 Tel (612) 347-8258 E iVED J^il L L 992 Fax (612).347-8170 Soo Line Railroad Company January 17, 1992 Shannon Tyree, Project Planner City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122-1897 Dear Ms. Tyree: After a review of the Lyman Development Company's plans for a portion of Section 36 easterly of Highway 3 and the railroad which were furnished with your letter of January 8th,, and telephone discussions with Mr. Ryan of Lyman Development, we have decided that the major crossings at Gun Club Road and Cliff Road, the latter which is adjacent to the proposed development, should. be sufficient access to this area. Consequently we are not willing to permit an additional crossing of our right of way at this point. The plans are returned herewith. Sincerely, R. J/. Tait Manager Real Estate 612/337-7681 RJT/by Enclosure cc: Mr. Steve Ryan Lyman Development Co. 300 Morse Ave. Excelsior, MN 55331 CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL FOR WESTON HILLS ADDITION 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, C3, C5, D1, El, F1, G1, H1 2. Boulevard trees shall be allowed seven feet from the back of the curb. 3. Snow fencing shall be installed around the oak trees located near the pond to ensure tree preservation during grading and construction. The snow fence will be inspected prior to the grading permit being issued. 4. Lot 10, Block 2 and Lot 1, Block 5 shall have driveway access from Weston Hills Drive 5. Lot 1, Block 6 and Lot 48, Block 1 shall have driveway access from Stratford Lane. 6. Lot 1, Block 1 shall have driveway access from Weston Hills Court (cul-de-sac). 7. Berming shall be located along Trunk Highway 3. 8. Pond LP-27.1 shall be designed to accommodate a surface area at the NWL of 1.05 acres, a wet storage volume of 5.2 acre feet and a pond storage volume of 8.3 acre feet and a flow out of 4 cfs. 9. The watermain layout for this site shall include a connection to the 12" watermain at Todd Avenue and S.T.H. #3 and a connection to the 8" watermain 350 feet south of Cliff Road at S.T.H. #3. 10. The watermain layout that loops through the south portion of the site shall include a 12" trunk watermain from the Todd Avenue connection to the south property line at the Weston Hills Drive stub street. 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-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 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. otber 1. All standard platting and zoning conditions shall be adhered to unless specifically granted a variance by Council action. 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We believe the following points contain important information that you must take into account as you review this development. Please consider the following information before making your recommendation/decision. 1. Impact to the existing pond on the southwest corner of the development. - The existing pond maintains its water level solely from Spring melt down and runoff from a large portion of the Behr property. The preliminary plan for the development shows that the developer will direct all surface runoff water to a proposed pond on the north side of tht development . As a result, the south pond will dry up. This will cause: * a disruption of present wildlife which includes Canada Geese, mallard ducks, woodducks, egrets, pileated woodpeckers, bobwhites, pheasants, deer, raccoons, muskrats, fox, opossums, ermine and many others; * the death of the oak trees adjacent to the pond because their shallow root systems will not be able to withstand the stress brought on by the lack of water. This is evidenced by dead oak trees on the east side of the pond which died as the water level receded; * the devaluation of our property values because of the damage to the wetland/pond areas, the wildlife and the scenery which is critical to the quality of life in our rural area and.affects our property values. 2. Substantial increase of traffic for the Cliff Road/Highway 3 intersection and a hazardous outlet on to Cliff Road. - The current volume of traffic at the Cliff Road/Highway 3 intersection already creates a dangerous situation, especially at rush hour. The development on the west side of Highway 3 has already complicated the traffic at this intersection, but the proposed development will contribute much more traffic congestion , as the vast majority of the residents will exit the development and head west, directly into the already congested intersection. - The installation of traffic lights may help the problem but the lights would also disrupt the flow of, traffic on Highway 3, complicate the railroad crossing, and create a stacking problem as residents exit the development. - The railroad crossing creates a hazard for this intersection with the current levels of traffic. The hazard will be significantly greater with the increase of traffic from the proposed development. Especially since the outlet onto Cliff Road is the primary and perhaps 1. only outlet that will be used. This may also have adverse effects on emergency vehicles. - The Cliff Road outlet itself will be peculiar and perhaps unsafe because of the very great difference in elevation between Cliff Road and the land the proposed development would occupy. 3. Proposed road designs for future connections and development including traffic flow into and out of the proposed development. - the Weston Hills Drive stub street connection for "future" connection to Gun Club Road jeopardizes the southern property owners and threatens them with increased assessments, property taxes, possible property condemnation and destruction of nearly 2500 evergreen trees - stubs leading into Inver Grove Heights may not be usable because the zoning there does not provide for dense, urban type development. Plans to use these stubs may be unrealistic. 4. Increased traffic on Farm Road will require additional road maintenance. Currently road maintenance is provided by the adjacent property owners. Who will maintain this road when the traffic on it increases as the number of residents in the area increase? T`,1& developer has not taken into account the surrounding Zoning of Inver Grove Heights. There are no "transitional" lots, only small lots adjacent to 2.5 acre lots. Inver Grove Heights has been u!.;tilling to change their zoning to accommodate previous high density developments and is riot proposing lo do so at this time. 6. Unsupervised children playing near the railroad tracks possess a potential safety hazard usually found in industrial and inner city a1'ea . 7. Increases in assessments and taxes may cause some of us to be u!,a'_hle to stay on our property. Why should we have to pay this price? We: didn't choose to live in an urban development. We don't consent to having our privacy infringed upon by the people who will walk around our properties, ponds, and wetlands believing it to be part of a nature preserve, park, or open recreational area. 9. We are uncomfortable with the increase in crime and vandalism that comes with high density developments. If you would like further information regarding our concerns please call me. I am the spokesperson for our group of concerned residents. Sincerely, Michael J. rattalone 637-153S days 452-7740 nights To: The City of Eagan Planning Commission From: Residents of Inver Grove Heights living near the proposed Weston Hills development January 21, 1992 We are opposed to any development in southwestern Inver Grove Heights that would result in a density greater than the currently zoned and planned 2 1/2 acres per lot. If the developers of Weston Hills are corr,idering a continuation of their development into Inver Grove Heights in order to improve the economic feasibility of their development, they Will ne&d to reconsider their plan. Inver Grove Heights has hi-;toricully and is currently opposed to any such development in this part of the City. The residents are adamantly opposed to such development and support the Mayor and council in their efforts to maintain orderly development in this section of the City. Those of us who live in the surrounding areas have no intention of allowing a development allowing densities greater than 2 1/2 acres per lot and/or sewer alnld water assessments to be placed in this area. The developers may wish to save themselves some time and effort by checking into the success of previous developers in this area that attempted to develop at densities greater than 2 1/2 acres per lot. Sincerely, Inver Grove Heights residents ]iv.ing near the proposed Weston Hills development cc: Lyman Lumber Company /5 . SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONING, AND PRELIMINARY PLAT (WEXFORD ADDITION) APPLICANT: DAN DOLAN DEVELOPMENT INC LOCATION: THE NW ' OF SECTION 28 AND OUTLOT B THOMAS LAKE HEIGHTS ADDITION EXISTING ZONING: PD R-4 (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - MULTIPLE) DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: JANUARY 28, 1992 DATE OF REPORT: JANUARY 17,1992 COMPILED BY: PLANNING AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS APPLICATION SUMMARY: Separate applications have been received by the Community Development Department requesting a Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment for 34.19 acres guided for D-III and 1.91 acres guided D-II to D-1, a Rezoning of 36.1 acres from PD- R4 (Planned Development-Multiple) to R-1 (Single Family) and a Preliminary Plat of 65 Single Family lots. BACKGROUND: Eagan 40 Limited Partnership has owned this property since the 1970's. Development was postponed due to I-35E alignment decisions. The current zoning of PD R-4 allows for approximately 338 multi-family units. There have been proposals by at least three potential buyers to construct apartments. The most recent was Trammel-Crow's Stratford Oaks. It is the developer's opinion that apartment construction is not feasible in the foreseeable future. This, coupled with the City of Eagan's desire and efforts to down zone R-4 (multiple) property is the developer's reason for requesting the proposed rezoning and platting at this time. The developer, Dan Dolan Development Inc., has been developing, marketing, and managing residential properties since 1979. One of the major Dan Dolan developments is the Evergreen Community located in Woodbury, Minnesota consisting of 408 single-family homes and 135 townhouse units with prices ranging from $190,000 to $400,000. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The proposed project site is located south of County Road 30 (Diffley Road), west of Thomas Lake Road, north of Baylor Court and Clemson Circle, and east of Johnny Cake Ridge Road. Zoning of the surrounding properties is Agricultural across Diffley Road to the north, PD R-4 to the east in Boulder Ridge Addition, PD R-2 to the south in the additions of Thomas Lake Heights 2nd and The Trails of Thomas Lake, and R-4 and RB (Roadside Business) to the west. Currently the site is zoned PD R-4, inconsistent with the single-family use proposed. The proper Rezoning application has been filed with the City to allow an R-1 Single Family zoning district. The City's Comprehensive %5l. Land Use Guide Plan map indicates D-11I (Mixed Residential, 0-6 units/acre) completely surrounding this project site. Outlot B, Thomas Lake Heights Addition (1.91 acres), is guided D-II and the remaining 34.19 acres are guided D-III (Mixed Residential, 6-12 units/acre). The proposed density of the plat is 1.80. An amendment to the plan is therefore necessary and has been applied for with the filing of the Preliminary Plat application. COMMENTS: It is the developer's intention to take advantage of the natural amenities and create a real sense of neighborhood privacy and security. To do this, he feels it is imperative that Wexford have only one entrance. They will also be screening heavily from all adjacent properties. The 65 lots will likely be developed in three phases beginning at Thomas Lake Road and working to the north and west. The lots, as proposed, range in size from the largest of 55,764 square feet to the smallest of 12,027 square feet. All lots meet or exceed City size and setback requirements. The proposal features three cul-de-sacs: Wexford Court, Wexford Way, and Wexford Circle. Each will have heavily landscaped islands. Access to the site is from Thomas Lake Road where a landscaped entrance median on Wexford Way will be located. The developer will establish protective covenants and restrictions and a homeowners' association. All homes constructed will submit to an extensive architectural review and approval by the developer. The anticipated sale prices of homes in Wexford will range from $175,000 to $225,000. It is the developer's intention to proceed with land development as soon as weather conditions will allow in the spring of 1992. PARKS & RECREATION: The recommendation being made by the Parks and Recreation Department to the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission for their February 6, . 1992 meeting is for a cash parks dedication and a cash trailway dedication. /S GRADING/DRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL: The preliminary grading plan submitted with the application shows cuts of 14 feet and fills up to 30 feet. The grading plan proposes to protect a majority of the trees around Pond BP-53 which is located in the center of the site. Also, trees along the south property line and the wooded area around Pond BP-24 along the north edge of the site are shown to be protected. The grading plan shows proposed Wexford Way draining towards Thomas Lake Road on the east half of this site. On the west half of this site, Wexford Way will drain to the north to the end of the cul-de-sac. At the low point of the cul-de-sac, an emergency overland overflow route shall be provided to Pond BP-5.3. This emergency overland route allows overflow water to drain overland in between the houses and to the pond during an extreme rainfall event. The proposed storm sewer that will serve this site will direct the majority of the site generated storm water runoff to Pond BP-5.3. Areas of the site that will not drain to Pond BP-5.3 include a 1.3 acre area of backyards along the southcentral portion of the site which drain overland to Pond BP-5.1. Also, a 1.8 acre area of backyards along the southeast portion of the site will drain overland to Pond BP-5.2. Both Ponds BP-5.1 and BP-5.2 have storm sewer outlets that are a part of the City's public storm sewer system. On the north edge of this site is a backyard area of 1.8 acres that will drain overland to Pond BP-24 which has an outlet on the City's public storm sewer system that connects to the Diffley Road storm sewer system. Pond BP-5.3, which will receive approximately 27.4 acres of drainage from this development, currently does not have an outlet. The preliminary drainage plan shows an outlet that will be provided which connects to the existing 12 inch storm sewer in Thomas Lake Road. All of the above mentioned ponds outlet to Pond BP-4, a stormwater basin on the north side of Diffley Road. The_ developer has identified on the preliminary grading plan the large oak trees at the bottom of Pond BP-5.3. A 22 inch oak is at elevation 900.2 and this appears to be the lowest oak tree around the pond. The normal water level that is shown at 899.5 should be an elevation that protects the oak trees around the pond provided the pond outlet pipe is constructed and functioning properly. The final grading plan shall provide a minimum of 3.8 acre feet of pond storage volume to handle the 27.4 acres of direct drainage to the pond. At the intersection of Wexford Way and Thomas Lake Road, catch basins shall be added to intercept the runoff from Thomas Lake Road,. Wexford Way and from the island on Wexford Way. These catch basins will connect to the existing 12 inch storm sewer in Thomas Lake Road. The final grading plan shall comply with the City's requirements for minimum and maximum slopes, protection of adjacent properties, construction of temporary and permanent vegetation to control erosion and construction of silt fence to control erosion. Special care shall be taken to prevent erosion along the steep slope in the southwest comer of this site near Clemson Circle. /`5g . WATER QUALITY: This forty-acre single family residential development is located in drainage basin B which eventually drains to Blackhawk Lake. Blackhawk Lake is designated in the City's Water Quality Management Plan as one' of six Class I lakes identified to support direct contact recreation. Blackhawk Lake does not currently meet the water quality standards necessary to support this use. In addition, on-site ponding is feasible for this development, so a pond will be required to treat runoff from the site. The treatment pond shall be constructed to meet National Urban Runoff Program (NURP) design standards and will have a wet pond volume of 3.2 acre-feet, a minimum surface area at the normal water level of .72 acres, and a mean depth of 4.4 feet. Consistent with design standards, a minimum 10 foot wide bench with a 10.1 slope must be maintained around the edge of the pond just below the normal water level to meet safety requirements. The pond must also include a skimmer on the outlet, and the inlets should be separated from the outlet to the maximum extent practicable. UTILITIES: Sanitary sewer service is available in the Boulder Ridge 2nd Addition development east of Thomas Lake Road. The preliminary utility plan shows connection to an existing 8 inch sanitary sewer line that is located in the Boulder Ridge 2nd Addition at Fir Point and Spruce Point. This sanitary sewer connection would require removal and replacement of Fir Point, which is a private street, and the removal and replacement of Thomas Lake Road which is a public street. Sanitary sewer service is also available from an 8 inch line that is stubbed to the north from Baylor Court. This sanitary sewer line is located approximately 60 feet south of the south property line of the development and is at elevation 918.6. Both sanitary sewer service connections would provide sufficient depth and capacity to serve this development. Water main service of sufficient pressure and capacity is available from a 12 inch water main on the east side of the site in Thomas Lake Road, a 12 inch water main along the north side in Diffley Road, and from an 8 inch water main along the south property line of the site. The preliminary utility plan is showing two connections to the existing water main in Thomas Lake Road, and both connections will require the removal and replacement of Thomas Lake Road. The utility plan also shows a connection to the water main on Diffley Road that will require the removal and replacement of approximately 180 feet of trailway along Diffley Road or the acquisition of some easement from the property owner to the west of this site along the south side of Diffley Road. The City will require that the sanitary sewer and water lines be installed outside of the islands to prevent the roots from trees damaging the City's utility lines. STREET,S/ACCESS/CIRCULATION: Street access to this site is proposed from Thomas Lake Road approximately 550 feet south of Diffley Road. The street system that will serve this development will loop around the pond located in the center of the site. The street layout includes three cul-de-sacs with islands and an island at the entrance from Thomas Lake Road. The minimum street width for the streets around the islands is 28 feet face-to- face. Also, the islands shall be designed with a minimum of a 25 foot radius, which does not allow for the "teardrop" design as shown on the street plans. EASEMENTS/RIGHT-OF-WAY/PERMITS: This development shall dedicate adequate drainage and ponding easements to incorporate the required high water elevation necessitated by The City's storm water storage volume requirements. The Dakota County Plat Commission has reviewed this preliminary plat and the County guidelines require dedication of 75 feet of half right-of-way along Diffley Road and restricted access along Diffley Road. All regulatory agency permits shall be acquired within the appropriate time frame as required by the affected agency. Construction of Pond BP-5.3 will require a DNR permit, and construction along the Williams Bros. Pipeline easement will require a permit from that agency. Also, any work within the Diffley Road right-of-way will require a permit from the Dakota County Highway Department. FINANCIAL OBLIGATION - Wexford 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 Use Rate Quantity Amount Lateral Benefit S.F. $1530/ff 827.43 if $ 12,660 Water Lateral Benefit S.F. $.069/sf 1.341,648 si(1) 92,574 Storm Sewer Total S105,234 There are outstanding levied assessments totaling $60,539.54 and pending assessments of $ 13,641 attached to the parcels. ')Credit will be given for ponding easements if dedicated. CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL FOR WEXFORD ADDITION 1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action on July 19, 1990 shall be complied with: Al,B1,B2,B3,B4,C1,C2,C3,C5,D1,El,Fl,G1,HI 2. Boulevard trees shall be allowed seven feet from the back of the curb. 3. Landscaped islands shall be irrigated and maintained by the established homeowners' association. Plans shall be reviewed with the Final Plat submission. 4. Lots 19 and 20 shall have a shared driveway access from Thomas Lake Road. 5. An outlet for Pond BP-5.3, which is located in the center of the site, shall be provided. 6. The final grading plan shall provide a minimum of 3.8 acre feet of pond storage volume in Pond BP-5.3. 7. The final grading plan shall provide a water quality treatment pond with a wet storage volume of 3.2 acre-feet, a surface area at the normal water level of 0.72 acres and a mean depth of 4.4 feet. 8. The development will be responsible for all costs associated with extending sanitary sewer service to this development. 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. Basements and Rights-of-Wav 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. 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 instafled 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. ter 1. All standard platting and zoning conditions shall be adhered to unless specifically granted a variance by Council action. 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FIGURE No. 17 SEWER LAYOUT STORM MAP CITY OF EAGAN/ SUBJECT: REZONING, PRELIMINARY PLAT (HAWTHORNE WOODS ADDITION) APPLICANT: LYMAN DEVELOPMENT LOCATION: NE QUARTER OF SECTION 25 (P.I.D. #10-02500-022-30) EXISTING ZONING: A (AGRICULTURAL) DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: JANUARY 28, 1992 DATE OF REPORT: JANUARY 16, 1992 COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT APPLICATION SUMMARY: Separate applications have been submitted requesting a Rezoning of approximately 48 acres from Agricultural (A) to Single Family Residential (R-1) and a Preliminary Plat consisting of 97 lots on approximately 51 acres. Three acres of this area are presently zoned R-1. The proposal is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Land/ Use Guide Plan designation of D-II (Mixed Residential, 0-6 units/acre density). The site is located south of Diffley Road, west of Highway 3, north of Autumn Ridge Addition, and east of Dodd Road. BACKGROUND: The three acres currently zoned R-1 are part of Outlot D, Autumn Ridge, which was platted in October 1990. The remaining 48 acres is unplatted property. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The topography of this site is rolling with slopes ranging from gentle to severe. The site vegetation includes mature woodlands, secondary woodlands, and several cultivated fields. Generally, an east/west line drawn through the middle of the property would separate the significant tree growth on the north from the secondary growth to the south. COMMENTS: The developer held a neighborhood meeting at Pinewood Elementary School on January 15, 1992. Approximately 35 residents attended the meeting. Issues discussed included drainage, density, grading, access, utility extensions, lot prices and timing. City staff attended the meeting and were available for questions. The applicant is proposing a phased development that will include 41 lots on approximately 20 acres in Phase I; 56 lots on approximately 27 acres in Phase II; and an Outlot of approximately four acres as Phase III. Ideally, the developer envisions the following time frame: Phase I in 1992; Phase II in 1993; and Phase III in 1994. The City Code requires an 85' minimum lot width at the setback line and a minimum lot size of 12,000 sq. ft. The lots range in size from 12,072 sq. ft. to 42,530 sq. ft. The average lot size is 17,636 sq. ft. As proposed, all lots meet, or exceed City performance standards of lot width and area. Because Phase I only has access to and from the site from Hackmore Drive, a Variance to the 500' cul-de-sac length is necessary. When Phase II occurs and connection to Diffley Road (County Road 30) is provided, all cul-de-sacs will meet the 500' requirement. The developer has proposed the extension of Hawthorne Woods Drive and connection with Diffley Road with Phase II of the development. Dakota County has reviewed the general vicinity and has agreed to allow an access to Diffley Road provided the location is close to the midpoint between Highway 3 and the existing Countryside Drive access to Country Hollow Addition. The proposed intersection of Diffley Road and Hawthorne Woods Drive appears to meet this criteria. The developer plans on a limited number of builders for this project. In addition, some of the northern cul-de-sac lots may be left for individual grading for a custom lot/house. Due to the range of grades, certain areas will be conducive for full walkout houses, while others will accommodate only a rambler style. Tree preservation should be achieved with a physical barrier. Protection of trees to be saved during site grading should be enclosed with snow fencing, or other suitable material. Also, boulevard trees will be allowed 7' from the back of the curb. PARKS & RECREATION: Parks & Recreation staff will be recommending to the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission at its February 6, 1992 meeting that this proposal be subject to a cash park land and trails dedication, an amendment to the Comprehensive Trails Systems Plan to include a sidewalk along the south side of Hawthorne Woods Drive, a 10' wide trail bench north of the south R.O.W. of Hawthorne Woods Drive, pedestrian ramps at all street intersections, tree protection plan to be approved by staff and that the developer work with City staff to determine if the proposed storm sewer pond could be moved off-site. /(~Q . GRADING/DRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL: The site contains rolling terrain with woods on portions of the site as well as open areas used for agricultural purposes on other portions of the site. The preliminary grading plan shows cuts of 13' and fills of approximately 12'. The grading plan concept proposes to construct streets on the hills so that the walkout house styles can be sloped back to the ravines in the backyards. The western 5.7 acres of the site is proposed to drain to the west to Pond JP-68. Pond JP- 68 is included in the City's Stormwater Management Plan and the Pond currently has a 15" outlet that drains north across Diffley Road to Pond JP-26, located within the Country Hollow development. Approximately 10.2 acres of the Autumn Ridge Development to the south will drain northerly to the Hawthorne Woods Development. Therefore, the storm sewer system designed by the Hawthorne Woods Development conveys the stormwater runoff from the Autumn Ridge Development through this site. The easterly two-thirds of the Hawthorne Woods Development is proposed to drain to a storm sewer system flows in a easterly and northerly direction. The preliminary grading plan shows construction of a stormwater pond in the northeast corner of this site. This Pond would be designated as Pond JP-26.1 as shown on the City's Stormwater Management Plan. This pond currently is undeveloped and does not have an outlet. An outlet shall be provided for Pond JP-26.1 that would convey the water north across Diffley Road. Pond JP- 26.1 shall be designed to handle 59 acres of direct drainage area which will include 10.2 acres from Autumn Ridge and approximately 11 acres located north of the Hawthorne Woods site in the southwest comer of Diffley Road and Highway 3. The 59 acres draining to Pond JP-26.1 will require a storage volume of 5.3 acre feet and have outlet control of 13.2 cfs. The preliminary grading and drainage plan shall be revised to include catch basins in the backyard areas when the flow during a 5 year rainfall event reaches 4 cfs or more. The extra catch basins and storm sewer will help to prevent erosion and backyard drainage problems. The site must be in compliance with City requirements for minimum and maximum slopes. The final grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall include protection of adjacent properties, construction of temporary and permanent vegetation to control erosion and construction of a silt fence to control erosion. WATER QUALITY: This 51 acre single family residential development is located in the upper reach of drainage basin J. About 5.7 acres on the west side of the development will drain to Pond JP-68, a recreational class pond designated for wildlife habitat. The remainder of the site will drain to the north to Pond JP-26.1. All of the site will generate runoff that will eventually reach first Fish Lake, then Blackhawk Lake. Fish and Blackhawk Lakes are two of six Class I lakes identified in the City Water Quality Management Plan and are intended to have good enough water quality to support direct contact recreation. Neither lake currently meets the water quality standards set for it in the plan. / The City will construct off-site to the north of the development several wet ponds to treat runoff from most of the development. The developer will, however, construct a small settling basin contiguous with JP-68 that will partially treat runoff entering JP-68 from Hackmore Drive. The effective surface area and wet volume of this pond is estimated at .1 acres and .15 acre-feet. The remainder of the water quality obligation for the development will be met with a cash dedication, reduced to reflect the credit for the small, pond at the southeast comer of JP-68. Using the method outlined in the City Water Quality Management Plan, the Cash dedication for the development is as follows: Pond Surface Area Requirement (.93 ac. - .1 ac.) x $16,330/ac. _ $ 13,553 Pond Volume Requirement (4.6 af - .15 af) x 1613 cu. yds./ of x $2/cu. yd. = 14,255 Total Cash Dedication = $ 27,908 UTILITIES: Sanitary sewer service of sufficient depth and capacity is readily available in Hackmore Drive to serve the first phase of this development. The first phase will consist of 41 lots along the west portion of this site. The 56 lots in the second phase of this site will be served by a sanitary sewer line that will drain northerly through unplatted property north of this site and then across Diffley Road. The sanitary sewer line must also be extended across unplatted property north of Diffley Road and then connect to the existing sanitary sewer in the Country Hollow Development. This development shall petition the City to construct the sanitary sewer outside of the plat that will serve phase two. The sanitary sewer in the east portion of the Hawthorne Woods Development will also serve approximately 20 lots to the south in the Autumn Ridge Development. Watermain of sufficient pressure and capacity is readily available to this site in Hackmore Drive. The preliminary utility plan shows an 8" watermain looping through -the site on Hawthorne Woods Drive that would also connect to the watermain in the Autumn Ridge Development. The City's Water Supply and Distribution Plan shows an 8" trunk watermain. looping through this development from Hackmore Drive and then to the south through the Autumn Ridge Development, connecting to the existing 8" watermain in Atlantic Hills Drive. The Water Supply and Distribution Plan shows the north line of this plat is the pressure zone boundary in between the intermediate and high pressure zones. Therefore, any. connections to the north would require a pressure reducing station to be added if the watermain is to be extended to the north of this plat. Sewer and water services were not provided to Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 3 when Hackmore Drive was constructed. Therefore, this development shall be responsible for connecting to the 8" sanitary sewer and 8" watermain in the street and extending services to those 3 lots and repairing Hackmore Drive to its original condition. Sanitary sewer and water service shall be stubbed to the properties to the east of the Hawthorne Woods Development. The sewer and water stubs will allow the existing houses along Highway 3 to have sewer and water service. STREETS/ACCESS/CIRCULATION: Street access to this site is readily available from Hackmore Drive to the west. The preliminary site plan shows a connection to Hackmore Drive. Access is not being proposed to connect to Highway 3 with this development. In the second phase of the Hawthorne Woods Development, the connection to the south will occur with the development of the second addition of Autumn Ridge. The preliminary site plan also shows a possible street layout that would connect Hawthorne Woods Drive to Diffley Road. The developer shall petition the City to construct Hawthorne Woods Drive outside of the plat. The alignment and the extension of Hawthorne Woods Drive to the north to Diffley Road should be located approximately half way between Trunk Highway 3 and Countryside Drive according to the Dakota County Highway Department. The preliminary street layout plan shows an island to be constructed at the intersection of Hackmore Drive with Hawthorne Woods Drive. The island will be approximately 100' long. Temporary cul-de-sacs will be required at the north end of Rosemary Court and also at the east end of Hawthorne Woods Drive at the end of the Phase One construction. Also, a temporary cul-de-sac will be required on the east end of Eastwood Court at the east end of the Phase Two construction. EASEMENTS/RIGHT-OF-WAY/PERMITS: The development will be required to provide appropriate ponding easements for Pond JP-26.1. to incorporate the required high water level and storage volumes of this pond. Also, the final plat shall dedicate ponding easement over Pond JP-68. This development shall be responsible to dedicate or financially guarantee the acquisition costs of easements and right-of-way for street and utility construction outside the boundary's of the plat. All regulatory agency permits shall be acquired within the appropriate time frame as required by the affected agency. Pond JP-68 is a wetland on the Corps of Engineers inventory of the National Wetlands. Therefore, any construction work along Pond JP-68 will require a Corps of Engineers Permit. Any platting along Trunk Highway 3 will require the approval of MnDOT. 1?/. FINANCIAL OBLIGATION - Hawthorne Woods 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 Use Rate Quantity Amount Storm Sewer Trunk S.F. $.069/sf 1,638,567 sf $113,061 Sanitary Sewer Trunk S.F. $720/lot 97 lots 69,840 Water Trunk S.F. $750/lot 97 lots 72.750 The parcels have levied assessments totaling $199,391. At this date, there are no pending assessments on these parcels. CONDITIONS OF PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR HAWTHORNE WOODS ADDITION 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,C3,C5,D1,El,Fl,Gi,H1 2. A tree protection plan shall be provided and approved prior to issuance of grading permits. 3. Boulevard trees will be allowed 7' from the back of the curb. 4. The Hawthorne Woods storm sewer system shall be. designed to handle the runoff from the 10.2 acres of the Autumn Ridge Development to the south. 5. This development shall be responsible for the cost to acquire easements and construct ponding and storm sewer pipes related to the construction of off-site, downstream storm sewer and pond construction. 6. The final grading and drainage plan shall include catch basins in the backyard areas when the surface water runoff during a 5 year rainfall event exceeds 4 cfs. 7. The developer will construct a 0.1 acre pond at the NWL with 0.15 acre feet of wet storage volume along the southeast side of Pond JP-68. 8. The utility plan shall include an 8" watermain looping through the site from Hackmore Drive to the Autumn Ridge connection in the southeast corner of the site. 9. This development shall be responsible for connecting to the existing 8" sanitary sewer and 8" watermain in Hackmore Drive, extending services to Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 3, and repairing Hackmore Drive to its original condition. 10. This development shall be responsible for stubbing sanitary sewer and water service to the abutting properties to the east of the Hawthorne Woods Development. 11. This development shall be responsible to dedicate or financially guarantee the acquisition costs of easements and right-of-way for street and utility construction of as they extend to the north of the plat to Diffley Road. 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-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. 1?r 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 laorovepents 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. 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