07/02/1992 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
NOTICE
RE-SCHEDULED MEETING
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION
AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
THE JULY MEETING HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED FOR
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1992
7:00 PM
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
LOWER LEVEL
MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
DATE: JUNE 30, 1992
RE: JULY 2, 1992 COMMISSION MEETING
The Advisory Commission will begin its tour at 6:30 P.M., departing from the Municipal
Center. The Commission will visit Woodhaven, Carnelian and Lexington Parks to view the
condition of the park shelter buildings at these locations to help with a scheduled item
under "New Business". Staff believes a tour of these facilities will make the item relevant
after an on-site visit of these park shelter buildings.
After returning to City Hall, the Advisory Commission will conduct its normal agenda which
is relatively light and should mean a short advisory commission meeting.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Under "Development Proposals" the Commission will again review Megan's Addition, which
has been before the Commission before. This item is again proceeding through the Council
for preliminary plat application; a park recommendation will be appropriate. Hawthorne
Woods West is the second item under Development Proposals. The Commission will recall
that it has already reviewed various stages of this addition, this being the third.
NEW BUSINESS
We will have a review of the shelter buildings and the replacements needed. I have
prepared a memorandum in regards to the various issues for your consideration.
The second item under "New Business" is an appointment needed from the Advisory
Commission to be on the outdoor advertising task force. The Commission members are
probably aware that the City Council has been reviewing the feasibility and desirability for
outdoor advertising billboards and has established a separate committee/task force to review
this. An appointee from the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission
to sit on this advisory group is needed, therefore an appointment or volunteer is requested
by the City Council.
JULY 2, 1992 COMMISSION MEETING
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PARK DEVELOPMENT
There are no items under this heading at this time.
WATER QUALITY
Staff is asking for review and support on a recommendation to conduct a lawn/soil testing
program. The Water Resource Coordinator, Rich Brasch, has a memorandum on this item
outlining the scope of the proposal and its benefit to the program.
If members of the Advisory Commission have any questions or concerns regarding the
agenda, please feel free to contact the department.
If any of you are unable to attend either the tour or the regular meeting, please advise us.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Vraa
Director of Parks and Recreation
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Thursday, July 2, 1992
6:30 PM
Eagan Municipal Center
A. 6:30 P.M. Tour Woodhaven, Lexington and Carnelian Parks
B. 7:30 P.M. Regular Meeting - Eagan Municipal Center
C. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
D. Approval of Agenda
E. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 4, 1992
F. Visitors to be Heard
G. Consent Agenda
H. Development Proposals
(1) Meghan's Addition - Pulsar, Inc.
(2) Hawthorne Woods West - Lyman Development Co.
I. Old Business
J. New Business
(1) Park Shelter Building - Replacement Needs
(2) Appointment to outdoor Advertising Task Force
K. Parks Development
L. Water Quality
(1) Lawn Soil Testing Proposal
M. Other Business and Reports
(1) Department Happenings
N. Round Table
0. Adjournment
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Subject to Approval
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
JUNE 4, 1992
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks, recreation and Natural Resources Commission was called
to order at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday June 4, 1992 with the following Commission Members present: Kevin
Knight, Dan Mooradian, Ted Billy, Jack Johnson, Deborah Johnson and Jonathan Widem. Commission
Member Erin Ipsen was not present. Staff present included Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation;
Stephen Sullivan, Landscape Architect/Park Planner; Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent of Recreation; John
VonDeLinde, Parks Superintendent; Rich Brasch, Water Resources Coordinator and Cherryl Mesko,
Secretary.
AGENDA
Director Vraa added "naming of a pond" under New Business. Kevin Knight moved, Deborah
Johnson seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the agenda as amended.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 7, 1992
Dan Mooradian moved, Kevin Knight seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the
minutes as presented.
CONSENT AGENDA
Stephen Sullivan introduced Rohlfs 1st Addition as a preliminary plat consisting of one lot on
approximately .49 previously zoned R-1 (Single Family) acres located along the west side of Wuthering
Heights Road, north of Silver Bell Road in the SE 1 /4 of Section 18. He then reviewed both the parks and
trails dedication issues. Water Resources Coordinator Brasch followed with a review of the water quality
issues that impact this site.
After some discussion, Kevin Knight moved, Deborah Johnson seconded with all members voting
in favor to make the following recommendations to the City Council regarding Rolfs 1st Addition.
1. The plat be subject to a cash parks dedication.
2. The plat be subject to a cash trails dedication.
3. The development meet its water quality requirement through a cash dedication.
HAWTHORNE WOODS NORTH - LYMAN DEVELOPMENT CO.
Landscape Architect/Park Planner Sullivan introduced this item as an application requesting the
rezoning of 8.8 acres from agriculture to R-1, Single Family and the preliminary plat of 12 lots. The parcel
is located south of County Road #30, north of Hawthorne Woods Addition, east of Dodd Road and west
of State Highway #3. He continued that this site is within Park Service Area 25W served by Lakeside and
South Oaks Neighborhood Parks. Steve stated that since there are adequate recreation facilities within the
Park Service Area, staff is recommending a cash parks dedication.
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With respect to the trails dedication, Mr. Sullivan explained that the Autumn Ridge Subdivision was
responsible for the construction of a 6 foot concrete sidewalk along Hackmore Drive and Hawthorne Woods
Addition was responsible for grading a sidewalk corridor along Hawthorne Woods Drive connecting to the
Autumn Ridge sidewalk. Steve continued that this neighborhood pedestrian system will provide safe and
efficient pedestrian circulation to Pinewwood Elementary School, to Dodd Road and to the future detached
trail along County Road #30 as well as providing linkage to Lakeside Park. Staff is recommending that the
sidewalk corridor along the east side of Hawthorne Woods Drive be graded from the Hawthorne Addition
to County Road #30.
Water Resources Coordinator Rich Brasch reviewed the water quality requirements for this
development explaining that it lies in the upper reaches of stormwater management drainage basin J which
includes Fish Lake at the lower end of the basin. He continued that the ponding area in this development
is proposed to be .8 acres in surface area at the normal water level and would have a wet pond volume of
approximately 3.7 acre feet. This pond would be of sufficient size to adequately treat stormwater run-off
from approximately 41 acres of single-family residential development and would be located in an area that
would catch run-off from parts of the Hawthorne Woods North, Hawthorne Woods and Autumn Ridge
developments, as well as run-off from undeveloped property to the east of the proposed pond. The
developer has requested a decrease in the cash dedication obligation in exchange for the treatment capacity
of this pond.
Jack Johnson asked what type of trees would be lost in this development. Steve Sullivan responded
that the majority of tree loss would be soft woods although there will be some hard woods lost as well.
Steve continued that the developer has made an honest effort to save as many trees as possible on this site.
Jack Johnson expressed the Commission's appreciation for the effort by the developer to save as many
trees as possible. Kevin Knight asked if this would be an opportunity to have the developer provide a lot
by lot survey in order to preserve as many trees as possible. Steve Sullivan added that this worked with
the Hawthorne Woods development and could certainly be considered for the Hawthorne Woods North
Addition.
After further discussion Kevin Knight moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with all members voting
in favor to make the following recommendation to the City Council regarding Hawthorne Woods North
Addition.
1. The plat be subject to a cash parks dedication.
2. The plat be subject to a cash trails dedication.
3. The developer grade a 10 foot wide sidewalk pad along the east side of Hawthorne Woods
Drive. The developer be responsible for providing no encumbrances with the sidewalk
corridor.
4. The developer provide a tree survey identifying significant individual trees adjacent to the
proposed pond area. The pond should be designed to preserve these significant trees.
The tree survey and pond layout should be completed and approved by staff prior to final
platting. Staff will do a site by site review to recommend preservation of additional trees.
5. The developer shall provide for staff approval a tree protection plan prior to final plat. This
plan shall identify significant trees and tree masses. The plan should also show the
proposed location of tree protection fencing.
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Relative to the water quality issues, Deborah Johnson moved, Dan Mooradian seconded with all
members voting in favor to make the following recommendations to the City Council regarding Hawthorne
Woods North Addition.
1. The developer be allowed to use ponding on the Hawthorne Woods North site to meet
water quality dedication requirements for both the Hawthorne Woods North and Hawthorne
Woods developments to the extent possible. Any shortfall for either development would be
met with a cash dedication. The pond design must be approved by City staff.
RIVER BLUFF ADDITION - HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT OF MN INC.
Stephen Sullivan introduced this item to the Commission noting that the application was for the
platting of three lots for 36 units on 4.1 acres. This multiple development is within PSA #20, served by
Blackhawk park and staff is recommending a cash parks and trails dedication.
Rich Brasch reviewed the water quality issues for this development. He noted that the runoff from
this site will first reach Pond AP-2, a designated storm water basing which then discharges to Pond AP-1
in Woodhaven Park which is designated as a Class 3-Scenic Recreational Water Body. Rich continued that
because the existing storm water system receiving runoff from this development is of insufficient capacity,
the Public Works Department will likely require the developer to provide ponding to substantially reduce the
peak flood flow from the site after development. The developer would be responsible for purchasing a
drainage easement for this wetland and for constructing an inlet and an outlet.
After further discussion Dan Mooradian moved that the developer meet it's water quality treatment
requirements by excavating a portion of the wetland to the north of the proposed development. The
excavation should be done to minimize disturbance to riparian vegetation as much as possible and the pond
should meet the minimum depth, volume and area requirements which would provide a pond with a depth
of 3 feet with a surface area of .37 acres and a volume of 1.1 acre feet, according to the city water quality
model. The excavation work would be subject to approval by city staff and any deficiency in wetpond
treatment volume can be made up thorough a cash dedication.
Kevin Knight amended the motion by expressing a preference for ponding with the balance to be
cash but the flexibility of allowing for a cash dedication if ponding is not a viable option.
Jonathan Widem seconded the amended motion and all members voted in favor.
YMCA 1ST ADDITION - OPUS CORPORATION
Director Vraa introduced this item as an application for the platting of one (1) lot and three (3)
outlots on 41.6 acres. The property is currently owned by West Publishing. West purchased this 41 acre
parcel for the specific purpose of donating a portion of it to the Y.M.C.A. for the construction of a facility.
At the time of plat application, West Publishing chose to plat the entire 41 acre parcel providing all grading
and meeting all water quality requirements for the entire site. Mr. Vraa noted that West is requesting that
the dedication fees for Outlots A and B be waived or recalculated in consideration for their land donation
to the Y.M.C.A.
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Water Resources Coordinator Brasch reviewed the water quality issues for this parcel. He noted
that the preliminary plat application is for one lot of approximately 20.2 acres for the YMCA facility along with
three outlots totaling 21.4 acres for future industrial development. Rich continued that the runoff from this
development would be located in drainage basin G about.8 miles south of Bur Oak Park and will eventually
reach Bur Oak Pond, a 10 acre lake with a Class II indirect contact recreation classification. It was noted
that without on-site ponding to treat runoff from the fully developed site, significant degradation of water
quality in Bur Oak Pond would result. Rich's recommendation was that the minimum pond size for water
quality treatment for the entire site is .192 acres in surface area, 4.6 acre-feet in volume and 5 feet in mean
depth at the normal water level.
Steve Bryant of West Publishing addressed the Commission explaining that they had originally
donated both land and cash to the YMCA for their facility but encountered some problems with that
donation. West then purchased 40 acres nearby with the intention of donating a portion of that 40 acres
to the YMCA and platting the two remaining outlots for future use. Mr. Bryant continued that since the land
was being donated to the YMCA, the parks and trails dedication fees should be waived.
Mr. Shannon, representing the YMCA, addressed the Commission and expressed their pleasure in
being able to bring their programming opportunities to Eagan. He continued that facilities and programs
will be planned similar to those offered at existing YMCA facilities. The YMCA hopes to enhance recreation
programming opportunities in the city and will continue their philosophy of providing services to everyone
regardless of income.
Jack Johnson asked what kinds of facilities will be provided. Mr. Shannon responded that the
facilities will depend upon what funds can be solicited by Eagan residents. Some of the planned facilities
include pool, gymnasium, meeting rooms and day care to begin with. Mr. Johnson asked if these facilities
would be open for the City's use if needed. Mr. Shannon responded that frequently the YMCA has had
options available for this type of use and suggested that the meeting rooms could be one of those options.
Kevin Knight asked what type of fee schedule the YMCA was anticipating for the use of their
facilities. Mr. Shannon responded that the fees at this point are approximately $500 per year per family and
they would offer financial assistance when appropriate.
Ted Billy asked how the costs for financial assistance are offset. Mr. Shannon responded that
funding comes from the United Way, the YMCA annual fund raiser and special fees.
Kevin Knight asked if there were programs currently not offered through Parks and Recreation that
the YMCA would facilitate. Superintendent of Recreation Peterson responded that day camp and the latch-
key program are two existing YMCA programs that the City does not offer. Other than that, programming
for youth are have been handled through Parks and Recreation along with the Eagan Athletic Association
which offers athletic programs for the youth of Eagan so the need for athletic programs for youth at this time
is not necessary.
Jonathan Widem questioned whether any of the Y's facilities would be available to alleviate some
of the stress to existing park facilities. Kevin Knight asked what the cash parks dedication would be on the
land where the YMCA is scheduled to be built. Mr. Shannon responded that the parks dedication fee would
be approximately $48,000 and the trails dedication fee would be approximately $17,500. Ken Vraa
responded that the actual costs are calculated at the time of final plat.
Ted Billy complimented West Publishing for their generous contribution of land to the YMCA and
expressed his support for eliminating a cash parks dedication but consider a cash trails dedication. Mr. Billy
continued that relative to the outlots that West Publishing shows on the preliminary plat, the cash dedication
issue should be considered at the time when these outlots are replatted and the fees would be based on
the use at that time.
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Kevin Knight stated he concurred with the trails dedication fees but suggested that the city look at
a compromise regarding the parks dedication fees. He continued that since the YMCA is a public, fee-based
operation the Commission should consider a partial parks dedication fee in combination with consideration
of facilities use or some other combination that could benefit both the YMCA and the City of Eagan in
lessening the stress of existing facilities.
Jack Johnson added that he felt the YMCA would be a great addition to the City of Eagan and also
wanted to comment West Publishing for their generous donation. He continued that the outlots are a
separate issue and wished to see them addressed separately at time of final plat. He also stated that the
trails dedication fee should be paid and shared some of the same ideas Kevin Knight expressed regarding
the parks dedication fees. Jack explained that since the YMCA is a fee-based organization he didn't get a
sense of complete access to its facilities by residents. He suggested that the Commission may want to look
at some type of compromise to help meet the need for continued use of existing City facilities and how the
YMCA facilities can be incorporated to offset that need.
Mr. Shannon expressed his concern that there would be the perception that the YMCA would be
compared to an athletic club environment because a fee is charged. He continued that the Y exists to
enhance the community and help build a value system. He stated that schools tie in with the YMCA to help
with special programming and to help develop leadership for youth. Although it is true that some people join
the YMCA for it's athletic facilities, most people belong because of the philosophy of the organization and
what it offers to families in a community.
Ted Billy again expressed his support of the services provided by the YMCA and pointed out that
according to the documentation provided in the packet it suggests that for each $3 spent by the
organization, participants pay approximately $1. He continued that this organization has the ability to offset
families financial needs far more than smaller organizations.
Kevin Knight reiterated that he has no question that the YMCA is a charitable organization, however,
he felt that because of the fees charged there may be a large group of people who may not meet the criteria
to receive financial aid from the YMCA, but would find it unaffordable to participate as a family.
Mr. Galleger addressed the Commission and, as a point of clarification, explained how the YMCA
is similar in classification to a church and as such should have the same guidelines provided those
organizations relative to parks and trails dedication fees. He continued that churches typically have the
parks dedication fees waived but in the event the land use ever changes then parks dedication fees can be
required based on the newly defined land use for that property.
After further discussion, Ted Billy moved and Dan Mooradian seconded the motion to waive parks
dedication fees until/or if such time the parcel is used for any other purpose other than a YMCA. The parcel
would then be reviewed for parks dedication fees depending upon it's intended use. Those voting in favor
of the motion included Jonathan Widem, Jack Johnson, Ted Billy and Dan Mooradian. Those against
included Deborah Johnson and Kevin Knight. The motion passed.
Ted Billy moved, Jonathan Widem seconded the motion with all members voting in favor to assess
a trails dedication fee for the YMCA parcel.
Ted Billy moved, Deborah Johnson seconded the motion with all members voting in favor to review
the dedication fees for the remaining outlots at the time the outlots are platted as lots.
Deborah Johnson moved, Kevin Knight seconded the motion with all members voting in favor to
recommend that the developer meet it's water quality treatment requirements by excavating a portion of the
wetland to the north of the proposed development. The excavation should be done to minimize disturbance
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to riparian vegetation as much as possible and the pond should have a depth of 3 feet with a surface area
of .37 acres and a volume of 1.1 acre feet, according to the city water quality model. The excavation work
shall be subject to approval by city staff and any deficiency in wetpond treatment volume can be made up
through a cash dedication.
ADA - PROGRAM AND DESIGN IMPACTS
Stephen Sullivan introduced this informational item as the Americans with Disabilities Act which
guarantees disabled people access to employment, public accommodations, transportation, public services
and telecommunications. As of January 26, 1992, the City of Eagan is required to comply with this new law.
The ADA has five titles which cover employment, public services and transportation, public accommodations,
telecommunications and miscellaneous provisions. The two titles which effect cities are primarily Title I and
II. Title I covers employment to protect against discriminating against qualified job applicants and workers
who are or become disabled. A qualified disabled person is someone who, with or without a reasonable
accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in question. An employer must provide
reasonable accommodations for disabled workers, unless that would impose an undue hardship on the
employer.
Another area that impacts the Parks and Recreation Department significantly relates to public
services and transportation. This involves evaluating structural and non-structural elements of the parks to
provide program accessibility. The time frames set by ADA in which cities are required to comply include
self-evaluation of programs and activities by 1/26/93; a transition plan outlining necessary structural
changes to be completed by 7/26/92 and that structural changes identified in the transition plan must be
completed by 1/26/95. Steve continued that ADA is using a design guide for certain facilities requirements.
One of the primary guidelines that will be used is a publication on barrier free boating and fishing facilities.
This particular publication has been beneficial in the planning stages for both Blackhawk and Wescott
Station Park improvements.
Dorothy Peterson added that the department's policy has always been to provide equal opportunity.
One of the items that has been added in the recent past to recreation programming registration is the
provision to provide assistance for special requests with notification of 96 hours to the department. These
special requests may include things like an interpreter for someone who is hearing impaired. Dorothy
continued that staff has taken a pro-active stand in providing these services even before the ADA
requirements became law.
Jack Johnson asked if the city will need to prioritize what work will need to be done over the next
several years. Director Vraa responded that it is difficult to determine what the priorities are until an
inventory analysis is done. Mr. Vraa added that Steve Sullivan has been consistently sensitive to these
needs during the planning process for parks development.
NAMING OF POND
Director Vraa stated that the area south of Manor Lake Park has a pond currently identified as JP-26.
It has been requested that a name be selected for this water body therefore the Commission's input is being
solicited. Ken added that if the Commission members had any suggestions for names they should contact
him within the next week.
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FERTILIZER SURVEY
Rich Brasch, in response to a request by the Commission at their April meeting, followed up on
survey results as they related to regulating the use of fertilizers in Eagan. The request by the Commission
was the issue of the availability of low and no-phosphorus fertilizer and the usefulness of an ordinance that
would regulate the level of phosphorus in fertilizer used within the city limits.
Rich explained that the survey, done in April, of seven retail outlets in Eagan that sell lawn and
garden supplies, including fertilizer, resulted in the following findings; 1) No-phosphorus fertilizer is not sold
by any of the retailers surveyed; 2) Just over 75% of the fertilizer stocked at surveyed retail outlets contains
between 3% and 4% phosphorus, while 15% of the stock contained more than 4% phosphorus. Only 10%
of the fertilizer stocked contains 2% or less of phosphorus. 3) Six of the seven retailers found acceptable
the possible city ordinance limiting phosphorus in lawn fertilizers to 3% - 4%. They did feel that starter
fertilizers should be exempt from the regulation.
In addition to the retail outlets surveyed, commercial applicators were also surveyed. The results
of that survey found that 1) Just under 40% of the fertilizer sold is phosphorus-free; another 40% contains
between 1%- 2% phosphorus and only about 20% contains 3% or more phosphorus. 2) Commercial
applicators claimed that precautions were routinely used to keep fertilizers off hard surfaces and 3) Four
of the five companies surveyed said they did not routinely conduct soil nutrient test as a precursor to
fertilizer application.
Rich then reviewed the survey results of existing regulatory programs in c'- t'er communities. Those
communities surveyed included Bloomington, Shoreview and Roseville. It was rc;rd that Shoreview has
the best known regulation at this time which limits the allowable phosphorus content of granular fertilizer
to 3% or less, limits total application to no more than.5 pounds per thousand square feet per year, prohibits
deposition of fertilizer on impervious surface or within 10 feet of a waterbody, limits application of fertilizer
during the year to between April 15th and November 15th, and requires licensure of commercial applicators
by the city as well as posting of a performance bond and testing of fertilizer formulations to be used.
Ted Billy stated that since the survey results reflect that no-phosphorus fertilizer is not made
available in the retail outlets that they be encouraged to carry no-phosphorus fertilizer rather than regulate
by ordinance. Dan Mooradian added that he agreed with Ted's comments and would prefer seeing this
issue handled through education rather than regulation.
Jack Johnson added that a voluntary program would be nice if it worked, however, he didn't think
it would be very effective since there would be no incentive to change behavior. His preference is to pursue
the issue through an ordinance. He also continued that he liked the idea of limiting application to 10 feet
of a water body. He felt an ordinance would let the community know the Commission and Council are
aware of these issues and are working toward the preservation of the city's water bodies.
Kevin Knight stated he shared the objectives of the ordinance however, he felt that public education
would be the best option to begin with and, if need be, an ordinance can be added at a later time. Ted Billy
agreed with Kevin's comments reiterating his opinion that education should be done before looking at
regulating through an ordinance. Deborah Johnson also agreed with this opinion adding that an ordinance
would not change people's habits and behaviors. Jonathan Widen added that having an ordinance that
would be difficult to enforce would not be an effective ordinance and also supported education first.
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LAKEVIEW ADDITION UPDATE
Rich Brasch updated the Commission on the water quality mitigation for Lakeview Trails Addition.
The proposed mitigation involved the construction of two nutrient detention basins on-site to treat run-off
from the development in order to protect water quality in Pond LP-26, a Class II 13 acre lake. Under the
original site plan, drainage from this 200 feet of street would have discharged to a ditch along Dodd Road,
eventually reaching Pond LP-26 via overland drainage. With the proposed change, all runoff from hard
surfaces which drain from the development to LP-26 will be treated by the two NURP basins that will be
constructed as part of this subdivision.
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
Some of the items discussed included the May 16 Public Works Celebration and Open House of
the Water Treatment facility with approximately 600 people in attendance; 12 new athletic benches were
installed at Dakota Hill Middle School and Northview Elementary School; the successful tree sale on May
2nd; tree and shrub installation at the Municipal Center, Wescott Station Park and Northview Tennis Courts;
delivery of three major pieces of equipment; registration for summer programs began on May 16; sand
volleyball leagues are up and running with 21 teams registered this year compared to 10 teams in 1991; and
the very well attended and successful Kids Fishing Derby which was held on June 6 at Fish Lake Park.
1993 BUDGET
Director Vraa explained that staff is in the process of preparing the 1993 budget and each year the
Commission's input is solicited regarding this issue. Ken asked if there was any feedback from Commission
members they should let him know within the next two to three weeks.
Mr. Vraa also noted the memo in the packet relative to shelter restroom hours. With the increased
use of the park facilities throughout the city, restrooms have been opened at all locations where there are
shelter buildings to accommodate extended use.
CAPONI ART PARK UPDATE
Director Vraa stated that two members of the City Council have been appointed to work with Tony
Caponi on this issue. At this point the plans are to proceed with the tunnel concept under County Road 30,
however the retaining wall issue has not yet been resolved since the County and the City do not plan to
expend any dollars toward its construction.
With no further business to conduct, Deborah Johnson moved, Ted Billy seconded with all members
voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 PM.
Secretary Date
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: STEPHEN SULLIVAN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/PARK P ER
RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
DATE: JUNE 25, 1992
RE: MEGHAN'S ADDITION - PULSAR, INC.
The current proposal has been revised since the Commission reviewed
this parcel at the March 5, 1992 meeting. Currently, incomplete
submittal information has been provided to the City. It is
therefore difficult for staff to complete a comprehensive
evaluation of the proposal.
Staff has been informed by the Planning Division that the developer
intends to provide the sumittal information after preliminary plat
and that the details for parks dedication, trails dedication, water
quality, and recreational open space be brought before the
commission prior to final plat. Staff anticipates the Commission
will revisit this item at the August meeting.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: STEPHEN SULLIVAN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/PARKS PLANNE
DATE: JUNE 25, 1992
RE: HAWTHORNE WOODS WEST - LYMAN DEVELOPMENT CO.
REQUEST
An application has been submitted requesting the rezoning of 9.2
acres to R-1 single family and the preliminary platting of 12 lots.
BACKGROUND
The site is located east of Dodd Road and south of Diffley Road
adjacent to the Hawthorne Woods Addition.
This plat is a continuation of the Hawthorne Woods and Hawthorne
Woods North Additions.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW
The Commission will need to review and make recommendations
regarding the following items:
1. What is the parks dedication obligation?
2. What is the trails dedication obligation?
3. What is the impact to the woodland resource?
PARK DEDICATION ANALYSIS
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 12 single family lots. The 1992 Parks
Dedication Policy requires $700 cash parks dedication per
residential unit. This rate equates to a cash parkland dedication
OF $8,400.
TRAILS DEDICATION ANALYSIS
The 1992 Trails Dedication Policy requires a cash rate of $100 per
unit. The' platting of 12 lots at $100 per unit equates to a
dedication of $1,200.
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WOODLAND PRESERVATION ANALYSIS
The site contains significant woodland within an eastern ridgeline.
These trees are being preserved. The remaining portion of the site
contains primarily secondary growth with a few scattered
significant trees. A majority of this secondary growth will be
lost with development.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Commission may consider the following recommendations:
1. The plat be subject to a cash parks dedication.
2. The plat be subject to a cash trails dedication.
3. The developer shall provide for staff approval a tree
protection plan prior to final plat. This plan shall
identify significant trees and tree masses. The plan
should also show the proposed location of tree protection
fencing.
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MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
DATE: JUNE 25, 1992
SUBJECT: WATER QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR HAWTHORNE WOODS
WEST ADDITION - LYMAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
PROPOSAL
This preliminary plat application is for a single family residential development consisting of
12 lots on 9.2 acres located east of Dodd Road and south of Diffley Road in the north half
of section 25 (Figure 1). The proposed development lies just to the north of the first phase
of the Hawthorne Woods Addition. The land is now zoned for agricultural use, so a change
in zoning to single family residential use has been requested as well.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW
The Commission will need to review and make a recommendation regarding whether the
development should be subject to a ponding requirement and/or a cash dedication
requirement to meet water quality standards as set by the City in its Water Quality
Management Plan.
WATER DUALITY ANALYSIS
The development will discharge run-off to Pond JP-68, a 3.4 acre wetland classified as a
protected water by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The City Water
Quality Management Plan designates the wetland for use as wildlife habitat, one of four
recreational lake classes used by the City.
Approximately four acres of the 9.2 acre site - including virtually all paved areas in the
development - are proposed to drain to JP-68. Run-off from this area should be treated
prior to discharge to protect water quality in Pond JP-68. A proposed pond location is
shown in Figure 2. The remainder of the site, composed mostly of backyards, drains over-
land to off-site areas to the north and east of the development. Run-off from these areas
cannot easily be directed to the treatment pond, nor will it drain to a recreational water
body, so a cash dedication in lieu of treatment would be acceptable for this portion of the
site.
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Construction of the small nutrient detention basin on-site to treat run-off from ponded areas
within the development appears feasible. At a minimum, a treatment pond having a surface
area of at least .15 acre and a volume of at least .38 acre-feet will be needed to adequately
treat this run-off. A larger pond would provide for greater removal of pollutants and could
therefore reduce commensurately the cash dedication associated with the remainder of the
site.
Because of the designation of the pond as wildlife habitat, riparian vegetation around the
pond plays an important role in the functional value of the pond as wildlife habitat. As
such, the developer should be strongly encouraged to leave undisturbed as much riparian
vegetation as possible within the limits of the wetland as designated using the Corps of
Engineers criteria.
WETLANDS INVENTORY
A complete wetlands inventory of the site is in progress at this time. The results of that
inventory will be available at the Commission meeting. Based on a cursory examination of
the National Wetlands Inventory, the DNR protected wetland appears to be the only
wetland on site.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the developer construct an on-site pond that meets the minimum size
criteria identified in the above narrative for treating run-off from paved areas of the
development prior to discharge to Pond JP-68. The treatment obligation for the remainder
of the site can be handled through cash dedication. The pond design must be approved by
City staff and the developer strongly encouraged to leave undisturbed riparian vegetation
within the wetland boundaries of Pond-68 as determined using the Corps of Engineers
Wetlands Delineation Manual.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: JOHN VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS
DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION
DATE: JUNE 25, 1992
RE: STATUS OF WARMING HOUSES; WOODHAVEN AND LEXINGTON
PARKS
BACKGROUND
In the early 1970's the first Eagan Parks were developed. Parks such as Woodhaven,
Carnelian, Highview, Country Home, Lexington, Cedar Pond and Rahn were on the initial
development list.
In order to provide winter skating activities for the 10,000 city residents, "permanent" rinks
were built at Carnelian, Highview and Rahn. Portable rinks were planned for Woodhaven
and Lexington. Country Home received a pleasure rink and skating occurred on Cedar
Pond.
Temporary warming houses were built for each site, Country Home being the exception; it
received a windscreen, lean-to type of skate exchange bench. At the end of each season,
all of the warming houses were moved off site and stored at the Maintenance Facility.
As summer programming increased in numbers of sites and numbers of participants
requiring storage and shelter from the weather, some of the warming houses remained on
site year around. Examples were Woodhaven, Rahn, Carnelian and Lexington.
By the mid 70's it was recognized that moving the warming houses was causing structural
damage. That practice was discontinued in the hopes that five or more years of service
could be rendered from the "temporary structures."
In the early 80's, the original warming houses were still in service. Rahn's had been
relocated at Clearwater Park and Cedar Pond's at Pilot Knob Park.
Following the successful Parks Bond Referendum in 1984, the philosophy for construction
of shelter buildings in parks changed. In parks where winter and summer recreation
programs are conducted, a shelter with activity space and indoor toilets is constructed.
Status of Warming Houses
June 25, 1992
Page 2
Examples are Goat Hill, Quarry, Sky Hill and Bridle Ridge. The Rahn Building,
constructed in 1976 was already in the year-round mode. An additional criterion is that two
hockey rinks be constructed at parks with shelter buildings.
Parks in which year-round recreation programs do not occur have received an alternative
style of shelter. Carnelian and Clearwater are examples of this scenario. The shelters
provide open space for skate changing and a portable toilet is provided outdoors.
For the past several years, Ridgecliff, Pilot Knob, Woodhaven and Lexington Parks have
been betwixt and between. Each site has only one hockey rink, an important disqualifier
for a shelter building. Trailers have been used at Ridgecliff and Pilot Knob Parks for
warming and skate exchange. Woodhaven and Lexington have continued to use the
temporary warming houses, first built over 20 years ago.
Where summer recreation programs are concerned, Ridgecliff is a playground site, a
qualifier for some type of shelter. Pilot Knob and Lexington are playwagon sites and
Woodhaven currently has no summer program activity.
ISSUES
Several overall issues are of importance at this time.
• Given the deteriorating condition of the buildings, the immediate question of the
temporary warming houses at Woodhaven and Lexington Parks must be addressed.
This memorandum will assess their condition as well as program considerations.
• The condition of the Woodhaven rink, constructed in 1983, requires notice and an
action plan.
• Design of Woodhaven and Lexington Parks should be considered in light of the Parks
Master Plan and the Commission's vision of the community's need for facilities within
these neighborhood parks five to ten years from now.
DISCUSSION
Recreation program considerations:
A copy of Recreation Supervisor Jon Oyanagi's winter program report is attached for the
Commission's review. Woodhaven and Lexington Parks are Class C sites. Responding to
attendance during the winter of 1990-91, Lexington was staffed seven (7) days a week,
similar to A and B sites. Woodhaven, however, was open on weekends only after the
holiday vacation.
Status of Warming Houses
June 25, 1992
Page 3
Again, this was in response to prior years' attendance; in Woodhaven's case a decline in
attendance for three consecutive years.
The average attendance chart on the last page of Jon's memo shows pleasure skaters and
hockey players, hockey highlighted. The chart confirms staffs perception of increased
attendance at Woodhaven Park last winter. Programmatically, both Woodhaven and
Lexington's attendance are at a level for seven (7) day a week operation.
Summer Activities
The playwagon is stationed at Lexington Park one morning per week. Currently no summer
recreation activities are held at Woodhaven. The playwagon was last scheduled there in
1989. Staffs opinion is that the maximum summer programming in either park in the
foreseeable future is the playwagon.
Programmatically, staffs view is that shelter is required only for the winter skating season.
Among the alternative solutions to provide shelter at Woodhaven and Lexington,
considering the level of attendance and the fact that no hockey team practices are scheduled
at the sites, a trailer unit would meet the use needs in the immediate future.
MAINTENANCE PERSPECTIVE
If it is the Commission's direction to continue operation of Woodhaven and Lexington Parks
under their current status as Class C skating facilities, a decision will need to be made
regarding the disposition of the warming shelters and hockey rinks at these sites.
Shelter Buildings
As noted earlier, the buildings at both parks were constructed in the early 1970's and have
provided well over 15 years of service to the public. Each structure consists of a wood floor
joist system, plywood/stud walls and a plywood roof with shingles. The buildings are
serviced with overhead electrical wire and portable propane fuel tanks for heat.
From a maintenance and operations perspective, the Commission should give immediate
attention to the removal of both buildings prior to the 1992/93 skating season. The flooring
systems under each building have rotted significantly, to the extent that the structural
integrity of the floors and the wall supports are in question. It was noted during a recent
inspection by the City's Risk Management consultant that neither of the structures comply
with the Minnesota State Uniform Building Code and have inherent dangers associated with
the operation of a propane furnace in an all-wood structure. Moreover, the buildings do
not offer any form of insulation and, consequently, are significantly more expensive to heat
than the newer generation of enclosed park shelter buildings.
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Status of Warming Houses
June 25, 1992
Page 4
Beyond these factors, it is difficult to achieve (or maintain) an aesthetic condition to the
structures given their age, deterioration and lack of architectural integrity. Again, for these
reasons, the replacement of both buildings with a permanent or portable structure is deemed
appropriate if operation of these winter skating sites is to continue.
Hockey Rinks
With respect to the hockey rinks at these two locations, department staff is recommending
that the Woodhaven hockey boards scheduled for replacement in 1993, if the city wishes to
continue operating rinks at this location. The hockey boards were originally installed in
1983 as part of a reorganization of facilities at Woodhaven Park. Experience has shown that
hockey rinks typically need to be replaced after 10-12 years due to a deterioration of posts,
frost heaving and damage to the cyclone fence. In addition to these problems, the south end
of the Woodhaven rink is cut into an embankment of soils which has further deteriorated
the condition of the boards. In light of these factors, the replacement of the Woodhaven
rink in 1993 has been identified as a priority.
The other rinks within the park system are in good to excellent condition having been
constructed between 1985 and 1991. The Lexington rink, which is a portable unit, was
replaced last year, with new dasher boards (panels) and corners. Accordingly, it is unlikely
that any other hockey rinks will require replacement and/or significant repair prior to 1995
or 1996.
Alternatives
The above discussion points to three possible alternatives for providing on-site warming
house facilities at the Lexington and Woodhaven sites:
Alternative 1 Repair existing shelters. Steps could be taken to replace the wood
joist system under the Woodhaven and Lexington shelters. While this
would serve the immediate need of supporting the floor, it would not
address the long-term problems of building code requirements, energy
consumption, or improving the aesthetic quality of these parks. From
a practical standpoint, the condition of the buildings simply does not
warrant an additional investment beyond superficial maintenance or
hardware replacement. Consequently, this option is discounted as a
sound long-term solution, but could be a short-term solution.
Alternative 2 Construct permanent shelter buildings. Through the use of
maintenance forces, new shelter buildings could be constructed at these
sites, paralleling the designs used at Clearwater or Carnelian Parks.
Status of Warming Houses
June 25, 1992
Page 5
The Clearwater building was constructed in the fall of 1989 at a cost
of approximately $12,000 (not including labor). This building has
proven to be functional, energy-efficient and in line with the City's
standards for architectural integrity.
Although this approach has been successfully employed in certain
instances, the Commission must address the larger question of the
appropriateness of permanent shelter buildings at Woodhaven and
Lexington Parks. Previous Commissions have recommended against
the installation of permanent structures at similar skating facilities,
such as Ridgecliff or Pilot Knob Parks. Lower winter use levels and
questionable public value during the summer months suggest that a
permanent facility may be more than is warranted for a neighborhood
park with a single skating facility.
Alternative 3 Use portable shelter buildings. Portable shelters may prove to be a
practical alternative for providing warming facilities at Woodhaven and
Lexington Parks. These units offer the greatest level of flexibility with
respect to programmatic and operational needs. As noted earlier,
trailers are currently in use at Ridgecliff and Pilot Knob Parks and
have previously been used at Clearwater and Bridle Ridge Parks. The
portable trailer which the department purchased in 1987 essentially
offers the same interior aesthetic qualities as the Clearwater shelter
building. And, unlike permanent buildings, portable shelters can be
moved to more heavily used sites in support of summer recreation
programs and events. Moreover, their initial acquisition cost on a
square foot basis is about the same or slightly lower than a permanent
shelter. In the final analysis, the adaptability of portable buildings
coupled with the obvious advantage of not constructing permanent
buildings at potentially lower-use sites would suggest that this is a
sound alternative.
If seasonal or portable buildings are the preferred alternatives, the
question, then, is whether to purchase or lease the required units. The
current rental rates are approximately $800 per winter for each
portable building, including costs for delivery, set-up, access ramps, etc.
By contrast, a similarly sized unit, built to the City's specifications,
could be purchased for about $8,000. In other words, the City could
achieve a full payback on its investment in about 10 years. Since each
unit would have a probable life expectancy of 15 to 20 years, outright
purchase would appear the most fiscally prudent option for the City in
the long term.
Status of Warming Houses
June 25, 1992
Page 6
For Commission Action
In light of the present condition of the warming houses at Lexington and Woodhaven Parks,
it is appropriate that the Commission recommend a course of action for the short term. The
Commission may also chose to consider the long term in view of the assessment of the
condition of the Woodhaven rink.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
FROM: JON OYANAGI, RECREATION SUPERVISOR
DATE: MARCH 25, 1992
RE: WINTER RECREATION SITES REPORT
The 1991/92 winter recreation sites officially closed for the season February 17, 1992.
Trapp Farm Park was in operation one additional week-end. The weather was very mild
throughout the season and conditions were less than ideal for maintaining ice. Due to the
early snowfall, however, the tubing hill opened three week-ends early and stayed open one
extra week-end. After opening day at the skating sites, December 20, daily high
temperatures exceeded 32 degrees for two weeks straight. A short cold spell followed, but
quickly reverted to above normal temperatures which eventually led to a drastic
deterioration of the skating rinks.
Most schools had two weeks off around the holidays which, along with the mild
temperatures, brought out skaters and tubers in mass. All twelve sites were extremely busy.
People of all ages could enjoy the winter activities without the bitter cold. Therefore, more
people were out and they stayed for a longer time.
The staff did a better job of helping park users enjoy the winter through increased
interaction, leading activities, enforcing rules and keeping a presentable warming shelter.
Four college graduates, thirteen college students, four high school graduates and nine high
school students made up the staff team. This was, overall, a very mature staff.
Attached is an attendance report for eleven of the twelve sites. Leaders were to take a
census at four times throughout the day. As you can see this was not consistently done, but
a picture is created. The first four columns show the average attendance at that site at the
time indicated. The last column shows the average daily attendance by adding all
attendance numbers and dividing by the total number of days that were surveyed. This is
purely a relative number for comparing sites rather than indicating attendance. It does not
account for weekdays when counts are done only at 5:00 and 7:30 or that the 12:30 and 2:30
counts are only done on weekends and holidays.
Clearwater, where no reports were turned in, is a very popular site whose numbers increased
as people became aware that it was re-opened after a year out of service. Attendance is
usually high, with 50 to 100 people skating during the busiest periods. The warming shelter
is too small for the large crowds.
WINTER RECREATION REPORT
PAGE TWO
MARCH 25, 1992
The drive-by surveys done at the Class D sites indicated regular use at Highview and Slater
Acres, little use at Country Home and Evergreen and no rinks at Bur Oaks and Cedar Pond
due to the risky conditions on the ponds. Evergreen is little used possibly due to the re-
opening of Clearwater Park. I would recommend not maintaining Cedar Pond, Evergreen,
Country Home or Bur Oaks Pond next season keeping in mind the constant need to assess
the demand from neighborhood feedback and to look at the eastern portion of Eagan for
alternate sites. That area is growing and we have fewer sites east of Lexington Avenue.
Woodhaven and Lexington rinks have older, shack-type warming shelters in poor condition.
I would recommend the replacement of those buildings with ones similar to Clearwater Park
or a rented trailer. Pilot Knob Park saw low usage again this year. I would recommend
putting those lights on a timer and eliminating the warming trailer. This frees up the trailer
we own for either Lexington or Woodhaven.
Phones should be made available at all staffed sites for emergency purposes. Currently,
Lexington, Woodhaven, Pilot Knob and Ridgecliff are without phones. I feel strongly that
phones are necessary for emergency medical and mechanical reasons.
This year Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training was provided by the Eagan Fire
Department. This was a valuable benefit to offer the leaders. Next year I would like to
offer basic first aid which is a more practical tool on a day-to-day basis.
The hot chocolate sales were expanded from four sites in 1990-91 to seven this season.
Expenses totaled $1,624.02 while revenues totaled $1,976.79. The cost of supplies increased
slightly due to the use of paper cups versus styrofoam. The price we charged increased from
$.25 to $.50 this year. A surplus of chocolate and cups are on hand to start next season.
Pop was requested form several sites, in part due to the warm winter. Skaters and tubers
were warm, instead of cold, for the majority of the season.
This fall the Parks and Recreation Department will have to evaluate the sites available to
determine efficient use of resources while meeting he needs of the community. Factors
impacting decisions include the 1993 budget, the development of a tubing hill at Blackhawk
Park, the ice arena proposal and the ever-changing demographics within Eagan.
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WINTER RECREATION SITE SURVEY
Days Surveyed/Average Attendance at:
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12:30 P.M. 2:30 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M. Total Per Day
Clearwater (No -
information
available)
Goat Hill 16/21 18/37 26/22 25/50 30/94
Rahn 10/10 8/13 15/21 15/29 17/57
Sky Hill 1/15 3/37 25/18 23/35 27/51
Trapp Farm 10/19 10/53 30/20 25/32 30/71
Bridle Ridge 20/25 18/47 35/20 27/50 37/92
Carnelian 15/11 15/15 26/12 27/15 36/31
Quarry 12/13 7/23 16/24 14/35 23/52
gecliff 22/15 22/20 37/10 36/14 43/37
Lexington 19/9 19/8 18/7 33/11 35/23
Pilot Knob 19/3 18/6 21/4 19/7 22/19
Woodhaven 18/11 17/14 22/8 22/8 24/33
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MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
DATE: JUNE 24, 1992
SUBJECT: PROPOSAL FOR CITY-WIDE SOIL NUTRIENT TESTING PROJECT.
Introduction
Promoting the use of no-phosphorus lawn fertilizer is identified as
a recommendation in the City water quality management plan. Staff
have been somewhat hesitant to strongly and actively promote use of
no-phosphorus fertilizers because of a lack of soil test data for
the City's residential lawns that indicates whether soil phosphorus
levels are generally adequate to support healthy turf growth
without additional phosphorus. Active promotion by the City of no-
phosphorus fertilizer use by residents and businesses will be
helped if there are data that indicate that turf health will not be
compromised by the use of no-phosphorus fertilizer to reduce
phosphorus loading to lakes.
Proposal
Staff are developing a proposal with Nick Slader, a Life Scout in
Boy Scout Troop 510 in Eagan, to sample the nutrient content of
soils in 150-200 residential and commercial yards. Nick would like
to use this project to fulfill requirements for a service project
to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.
The objective of this effort is to obtain information on the
phosphorus content of lawn soils representative of the entire
community. So far, detailed soil testing results are available
only for a small residential area immediately adjacent to Berry
Patch Park. Results from the proposed project are expected to
provide a technical basis for our assertion that most residential
and commercial lawn soils in Eagan contain adequate soil phosphorus
to provide healthy turf and that use of no-phosphorus fertilizers
will not compromise turf condition. These results will then be
used to set the stage for a major push by the City in cooperation
with community scout and other civic organizations to sell no-
phosphorus fertilizer next spring. As Commission members will
recall, there is virtually no phosphorus-free fertilizer available
in Eagan through the lawn and garden retail outlets.
If the project is approved by the Commission, Nick will obtain the
necessary approval from the Scouts. With the City identifying the
general areas of the City to test and providing the tools and other
support services, Nick will supervise the Scouts in his troop in
taking the samples, executing a lawn care survey, and delivering
the samples for analysis. The City would pay for the sample
analyses by the University Soils Testing Laboratory (estimated
costs are $1,000-$1,400). A summary of the test results would be
prepared by Nick under City staff supervision and the results
released through the media in advance of a no-phosphorus fertilizer
sale in the spring. We expect the soil testing project to be
completed no later than February 1, 1993.
It should be noted that staff have promoted through the City
newsletter lawn soil testing by City residents on several
occasions. A total of only eight residents have responded to this
promotion. Other communities have had similar experiences, even
when offering to pay the cost of analysis if residents collected
and returned the sample. It appears that providing this lawn
testing service to the public free of charge is the most effective
and efficient way to obtain the data staff consider desirable to
back the promotion of no-phosphorus fertilizers.
Commission Action Requested
Comments by the Commission on the proposal are welcome. If the
Commission supports the project proposal, it would be desirable to
formalize that support in the form of an adopted motion.
Rich Brasch
Water Resources Coordinator
cc. Nick Slader
EAGAN PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
1.* < All summer recreation offerings were off and running on Monday, June 15.
• The "cutest" program is Instructional T-Ball for 5 year olds. Only the
leaders know what is to transpire - the kids don't have a clue! The
parents love the activity!
• The alternate playground sites are being utilized on field trip days....not
to the extent that staff had hopes, however families are just discovering
the offering.
• The USTA Jr. Tennis tournament attracted 59 entrees. Youth from
Mankato and Brainerd were among the participants. Several metro
area communities were represented also.
• As of June 23, 831 children are registered in Summer in the Park.
New registrations occur daily. This compares to a little over 1100
registrants in 1991.
• T-ball has 151 participants. A new high for that activity.
• The playwagon is providing activities to 104 children in small
neighborhood parks.
• Preschool games and movement have 131 participants.
• All tennis lessons and camp sections offered are being held.
• The first session of golf lessons had 32 participants.
• 164 youth are participating in Eaganettes.
2.* << The Eagan Seniors annual picnic was well attended with over 50 participants.
Invitations had been extended to the Apple Valley and Rosemount Senior groups.
Several folks from Apple Valley came and were warmly welcomed. Staff finally got
the group into the pavilion at Trapp Farm and they loved it!
3.* << Evening in the Park events began on June 24 with a performance by the Teddy Bear
Band. Staff estimates 400 people in attendance. Teddy bears flew in the air!
4.*<< Sand volleyball leagues re up and running on Monday and Friday evenings. Twenty-
one (21) teams are playing, compared to 10 teams a year ago.
5.*<< The Ultra-Slim Fast Co-Rec tennis league is playing on Wednesday evenings. This
is a joint venture league with the City of Inver Grove Heights.
6.*« The Department will have an undergraduate intern this summer. His name is Dave
Running, a student at Mankato State University. His twelve week internship begins
on July 15, 1992. As is customary, Mr. Running will be assigned a research project
and will present his findings to the Commission.
7.*<< The early arrival of the carnival for the July 4 celebration was of safety concern for
the EAA baseball games scheduled for Rahn Park. The carnival units were parked
as far away from the baseball activity as possible. Time for carnival set up was
generous, Saturday afternoon, June 27 to scheduled "start-up" on July 1.
8.*« The Junior Team Tennis League has begun playing matches. A home match against
Shakopee was played on June 26. On July 9, Eagan will travel to Lakeville. Bus
transportation is cost prohibitive, staff perceives that car pooling is inadvisable.
Participants whose parents cannot drive to Lakeville will hold a practice session with
one of the coaches. Staff has requested an opinion from the City Attorney regarding
hold harmless statements and car pooling.
9.*<< An assessment of physical barriers to participation in programs will be completed by
the end of July. Staff will hold an assessment session at Trapp Farm Park on July
2. All shelters constructed since 1984 are expected to be significantly barrier free.
The Rahn building's major barrier is the restrooms.
Programmatically, ADA allows moving a program to a different site or providing the
option of a different site to ensure equal access and an as barrier free as possible site
for a disable person. Accessibility assessment of programs will be completed by
January of 1993.
10.* < Planting continued at a number of sites during the month of June. These included
Downing Park, Eagan Maintenance Facility, Northview tennis courts, and along
Wilderness Run Road south of Trapp Farm Park.
11.*« Slit trenching was done at Thomas Lake Park to prevent the spread of oak wilt
disease in a grove of trees on the picnic peninsula. Steps were also taken to spray
for spruce sawflies in various locations throughout the parks system. Other forestry
related activities included tree irrigation, mulching, and maintenance of shrubbery
beds.
12.*« Infield athletic benches were installed in some of the City's newer neighborhood
parks including Wescott Station, Downing , Burr Oaks and Captain Dodd.
13.* < Construction continued on the Trapp Farm playground and perimeter during the
month of June. Special acknowledgement is given to Steve Hadden and Paul Szurek
who have done an excellent job in leading the Parks Division in this impressive
undertaking. Assisting the parks staff have been the Twin Cities Tree Trust Program
which began work on Monday, June 15th. This crew will be responsible for
completing the distribution of playground surface material, installation of the
playground perimeter, and construction of several planter boxes. For the
Commission members who may not be aware, Twin Cities Tree Trust is a private,
non-profit organization which organizes several Summer Youth Employment projects
in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Funding is derived from a combination of
federal, state, and county grant programs.
14.*<< A new light standard was added to the volleyball beach at Trapp Farm Park. The
possibility now exists to add a second "informal" volleyball court on the sand blanket
adjacent to Schwan Lake.
15. * << New signage was installed at the Stormwater Treatment Pond (JP-67) which was
constructed in the fall of 1990 to improve water quality in Fish Lake. The intention
of this signage is to inform the public about the use of the Stormwater Utility Fund
in financing this capital improvement, along with a description of how the two cell
treatment pond functions.
16.*<< Weed spraying was completed at all sites identified in the Spring Turf Management
Program. This work was conducted by Park Maintenance Workers Dan Curtin and
Paul Graham.
17.*<< The County's Adult Sentencing-to-Service Program returned to Eagan Parks on
Monday, June 22nd. During a two-week period the STS crew completed surfacing
enhancements to the City playgrounds, re-cut the aglime edges on numerous City
neighborhood infields, and assisted with installation of plant material at the
Northview tennis courts.
18. << In late May, the department acquired a second Toro 580-D high capacity (16 feet
wide) rotary mower. That acquisition has allowed the department to improve the
efficiency of its overall mowing operation. Mowing routes were restructured in early
June to accommodate this new acquisition. The department is now operating a
"west" and "east" high capacity route, with each route accompanied by two smaller 72"
Groundsmaster trim mowers. This change and the increase in the City's mowing
capacity has effectively eliminated the evening mowing operation (the equivalent of
two seasonal maintenance positions). Remaining unchanged is the City's gangmower
route for irrigated turf and boulevard mowing operation.
19.*< Other routine park maintenance activities continued during the month of June.
These included ball diamond striping, refuse maintenance, infield dragging, and the
usual tasks associated with operation of the athletic sites and park pavilions.
20. * << On Wednesday, June 23rd, Scott Eppen, Paul Graham, Alex Lammers and Don
Buecksler completed their CPR Refresher Course administered by the eagan Fire
Department. This is just one part of an overall City strategy to improve employee
and public safety through the City's field operations.
*City Council Meeting 7/7/92
,<Commission Meeting 7/2/92
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SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT,
REZONING & PRELIMINARY PLAT
(MEGHANS ADDITION)
APPLICANT: PULSAR INC.
LOCATION: PART OF LOT 19, BLOCK 8, CEDAR GROVE 2ND
NE QUARTER SECTION 30
EXISTING ZONING: NB (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS)
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: JUNE 23, 1992
DATE OF REPORT: JUNE 15, 1992
COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION SUMMARY: Separate applications have been submitted requesting a
Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from Neighborhood Business to D-III (Mixed
Residential, 6-12 units/acre), a Rezoning from Neighborhood Business to R-4 (Multiple
Family, and a Preliminary Plat consisting of 11 townhouse lots on 10.6 acres. The site is
located at the southeast intersection of Diffley Road (County Road 30) and Nicols Road.
EXISTING CONDITIONS: The topography of this low-lying site is relatively flat with site
vegetation consisting of mainly scrub grass and young secondary tree growth.
COMMENTS: The applicant is proposing to rezone the site from Commercial to Multi-
Family Residential with an 88-unit townhouse development consisting of 11 lots on 9.19
acres and 1.4 acres to be a dedicated drainage and utility easement for ponding. Calculating
density with a 10% credit for the ponding area results in a net site density of 9.43 units per
acre. The R-4 zoning district allows a density of 12+ units per acre. The City Code also
allows a maximum building coverage of 20%; this proposal has a coverage of approximately
14.4%.
The site will be bisected by a private street that has access to both Nicols and Diffley Roads.
However after preliminary review, Dakota County has recommended against the Diffley
Road access. There will also be private drives to serve each building. As proposed, all
buildings meet Code setback requirements from lot lines, however at least two units in each
of Buildings 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 do not meet the 25' minimum setback required from a
private through street. The remaining buildings meet required private street setbacks.
The revised site plan provides more green space between the proposed buildings and the
existing residential.' As a result, Variances are being requested for seven of the eleven
buildings due to the concentration of buildings to the north and west of the site.
Marv Anderson Homes will build the entire project. The site will be built north to south.
The units will be owner-occupied and one homeowners' association and homeowners'
agreement will cover all units. The builder anticipates a mix of one and two bedroom units
ranging in price form $60,000 to $68,000. Typically, with these projects, 65% of the owners
will be single, with 35% being young married couples, with a total population around 150
persons. This project will be similar to the Diffley Commons addition by Rottlund
Companies except the density of the Rottlund project is 7.4 units/acre compared to 9.43
units/acre.
All buildings will have maintenance-free vinyl siding and each unit will have 1-1/2 baths,
appliances, washer and dryer, and possibly a gas fireplace. Interior units will have a single
car garage and end units will have the option of a two-car garage; the site does not provide
any guest parking areas. Also, landscaped and green areas will be irrigated. The original
landscape plan submitted was very similar to that of the Diffley Commons addition providing
a mixture of plant material for year-round color.
PARKS & RECREATION: The City Code requires the following site design and
development requirements for multiple dwelling sites in Section 11.10, Subdivision 24B.12:
"Each multiple dwelling complex shall have a minimum recreation area
equal to 200 sq. ft. for each dwelling unit containing two or less
bedrooms and said recreation areas shall be a minimum of 100' from
any ponding area".
This site's recreation area for 104 units requires .4 acres of open space or roughly a 132' x
132' area.
GRADING/DRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL: The area where this development will
occur has elevations that are generally lower than on the adjoining roads. The area was
graded previously when the Cedar Grove developments were constructed and the material
from this site was used for fill to construct the roads in the Cedar Grove area. The low
point of Nicols Road adjacent to this site is at elevation 876 and the majority of this site is
at elevation 870 to 872.
The developer will be responsible for preparing a detailed grading, drainage and erosion
control plan with the final plat application or grading permit application. A grading plan
was not submitted with the latest layout, but based on a review of the previous grading plan
submittal, the following comments shall apply. The development is required to maintain 3
feet of vertical separation between the lowest building elevation and the pond HWL.
The drainage from the majority of this site will be directed to the newly created pond which
will be used for a water treatment and a storm water quantity reduction facility. The pond
storage volume of the pond shall be designed to allow for a maximum discharge rate of 2
cfs during a 100-year rainfall event. The outlet for this pond shall connect to the existing
storm sewer in Diffley Road which drains to an existing 42" storm sewer in Diamond Drive.
The storm sewer in Diamond Drive eventually drains to Pond AP-39.
The drainage from the existing residential lots that abut this development to the east and
south is proposed to drain across this site to the proposed storm sewer system or pond. The
drainage swales that are to be constructed along the east property line shall be a minimum
of 1.5 - 2.0% slope to prevent standing water problems. Also, the proposed driveways shall
be drained by constructing catch basins and storm sewer that will direct the runoff to the
pond. Overland drainage from the private driveways to the pond will not be allowed. Catch
basins shall be provided along Meghan Lane and the private driveways to collect the runoff
from this development so that the flow does not exceed 4 cfs along the curb and gutter
during a 5-year rainfall event.
The development will be responsible for installing and maintaining erosion control measures
in accordance with the City's Erosion/Sediment Control Manual Standards.
WATER QUALITY: This proposed multi-family residential development lies in the lower
reach of Drainage Basin A. The preliminary site plan submitted with this application shows
a pond that will be constructed in the northeast corner of the site. The outlet for the pond
will be directed to the existing storm sewer in Diffley Road which drains to Pond AP-39,
classified as a sedimentation basin in the City's Water Quality Management Plan and
located to the north between the railroad tracks and the Minnesota River along Nicols
Road.
Water quality treatment requirements will be met by providing on-site ponding, a cash
dedication or a combination of both as necessary to meet Code requirements. Stormwater
runoff from the site that discharges to the on-site pond will be treated according to NURP
design standards by providing a depth of 4.5 feet below the NWL to discourage weed growth
from the middle of the pond.
UTILITIES: Sanitary sewer of sufficient size, capacity and depth is readily available to this
development along the south side of Diffley Road. Water main of sufficient size, pressure
and capacity is available to serve this development from an existing 6" water main on the
south side of Diffley Road and an existing 16" water main on the west side of Nicols Road.
The developer will be responsible for preparing a detailed sanitary sewer and water main
layout with the final plat application. A utility plan was not submitted with the latest layout,
but based on a review of the previous utility plan submittal, the following comments shall
apply. The watermain layout shall connect to the existing 16" line in Nicols Road and the
existing 6" line in Diffley Road and loop a 6" line through the site. The connection of the
existing 16" water main on Nicols Road will require the removal and replacement of Nicols
Road. The utility plan shall show one 4" water line with gatea valve and one 6" sanitary
sewer line being provided to each building.
STREETS/ACCESS/CIRCULATION: Access to this development is proposed to be
provided from Nicols Road and Diffley Road (County Road 30) if Dakota County Highway
Department will grant an access permit. On Diffley Road, the centerline of Meghan Lane
shall match the centerline of the driveway to the school to the north. City staff recommends
that a concrete valley gutter shall be constructed across Nicols Road at the intersection of
Meghan Lane.
As shown on the preliminary site plan, Meghan Lane and the driveways connecting to it will
be privately maintained. City staff recommends that Meghan Lane be constructed to normal
City standards with B618 concrete curb and gutter. The private streets off of Meghan Lane
shall be constructed with B612 concrete curb and gutter. Also, the island that is shown on
Meghan Lane at the Diffley Road intersection shall be designed to meet the width
requirements of the City's Standard Detail Plate No. 600. The width of the private streets
shall meet the City's Code requirements as detailed on page 399 of the Code book.
RIGHT-OF-WAY/EASEMENTS/PERMITS: This development shall dedicate all easements
necessary for the sanitary sewer, water main and storm sewer systems of sufficient width as
required by alignment and depth. The proposed pond shall have an easement dedicated
over it up to the 100-year high water level of the pond.
This development shall be responsible that all regulatory agency permits (MPCA, MWCC,
Department of Health, Dakota County, etc.) are acquired prior to final plat approval.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION - Meghan's 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 M.F. $25.25/ff 712.1 if $17,981
Water
Lateral Benefit M.F. 1955/ff 712.1 if 13,922
Storm Sewer
.Storm Sewer M.F. .087/sf 400,416 sf 34.836
Trunk
Total $66,739
There are levied assessments totaling $44,338 attached to these parcels.
CONDITIONS FOR MEGHANS 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,C4,C5,D1,El,F1,G1,andH1
2. A copy of the homeowners' association covenants shall be submitted to the City
Attorney prior to Final Plat and recorded with the plat at Dakota County.
3. All landscaped and green areas shall have underground irrigation.
4. A Variance to the private through street setback for Buildings 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and
11 shall be approved per the revised site plan drawing dated 6/10/92.
5. The applicant shall resolve the Diffley Road access situation with Dakota County
prior to Final Plat approval.
6. The existing trees along the east and south property lines shall be saved and
protected to provide a buffer to the adjacent existing single-family residential lots.
7. The storm water drainage from the majority of this site shall be directed to the
proposed pond.
8. The proposed pond storage volume shall be large enough to allow a maximum
discharge rate of 2 cfs.
9. The slope of the drainage swales on this site shall be at least 1.5 - 2.0%.
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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.
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STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL
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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. pater Quality Dedication
1. This development shall be responsible for providing a
cash dedication in addition to/in lieu of ponding
requirements in accordance with the criteria identified
in the City's Water-Quality Management Plan.
H. Other
1. All standard platting and zoning conditions shall be
adhered to unless specifically granted a variance by
Council action.
Advisory Planning Commission City.Council
Approved: August 25, 1987 September 15, 1987
Revised: July 10, 1990
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SUBJECT: REZONING & PRELIMINARY PLAT
(HAWTHORNE WOODS WEST)
APPLICANT: LYMAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
LOCATION: N ONE-HALF OF SECTION 25
EXISTING ZONING: AGRICULTURAL (A)
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: JUNE 23, 1992
DATE OF REPORT: JUNE 10, 1992
COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION SUMMARY: Separate applications have been submitted requesting a
Rezoning of approximately 9.1 Agricultural acres to an R-1 (Single Family) district and a
Preliminary Plat consisting of 12 lots and one outlot. 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 (County Road 30), east of
Dodd Road, and adjacent to the NW portion of Hawthorne Woods 1st Addition.
BACKGROUND: Access to the proposed plat will be provided with the extension of
Rosemary Court from Hawthorne Woods Drive. The 97 lots in Hawthorne Woods 1st
Addition (Final Plat approval 6/16/92) and Hawthorne Woods North (Preliminary Plat
approved June 16, 1992) combined with this proposed plat will result in a total of 121 lots.
EXISTING CONDITIONS: The majority of the site is level and maintained by the current
residents, Rosemary Sterns and Glenn and Barbara Schedin. The site has some severe
topography and significant tree growth on the north and east portions' of the plat. The
developer has designed the street to minimize the disruption of the site's natural amenities.
Both homes currently on-site will remain and will be incorporated into newly-created lots;
specifically Lot 7, Block 1, and Lot 3, Block 2.
COMMENTS: City Code performance standards for R-1 (Single Family) developments
include an 85' minimum lot width at the building setback line and a minimum lot size of
12,000 sq. ft. The 12 proposed lots range in size from 15,260 sq. ft. to 80,000 sq. ft. The
average lot size is 28,810 sq. ft. and the median lot size is 24,415 sq. ft. All lots meet, or
exceed, single family lot area and width requirements. As mentioned, all lots will gain- access
from the Rosemary Court cul-de-sac. There will be no direct access to Diffley Road and
Outlot A will provide access to the unplatted Duddingston property to the cul-de-sac. Upon
Final Plat, the Duddingstons will be required to combine Outlot A into their tax parcel.
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: The Parks & Recreation staff will be recommending to the
Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission at its July 2, 1992 meeting
that this plat be subject to a cash park and trails dedication.
GRADING/DRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL: The preliminary grading plan proposes
a minimal amount of grading to provide house pads and the street. The maximum fill is 6'
and the maximum cut is 2'. An area of 1.5 acres of steep slopes and woods in the backyards
of Lots 1, 2 and 3 will not be disturbed according to the preliminary grading plan. The
developer intends to save and protect the blue spruce trees in the front yards of Lots 2 and
3 and the mature oak trees in the front yard of Lot 7.
The drainage from the proposed street will be directed to Pond JP-68 which is a DNR
protected wetland. Pond JP-68 is a pond on the City's Comprehensive Stormwater
Management Plan and it has a 15" storm sewer outlet that discharges into Pond JP-26. The
HWL for Pond JP-68 is 926.0, so the proposed houses along the pond (Lots 1 through 4)
shall have a lowest entry level of elevation 929.0 or higher to provide 3' of freeboard above
the calculated HWL.
Before any grading of the lots is to occur, the development will be responsible for preparing
an erosion control plan to be submitted to the City for review. The developer will be
responsible for installing and maintaining erosion control measures in accordance with the
City's Erosion/Sediment Control Manual Standards.
The grading along Pond JP-68 shall provide a 40 foot buffer zone to help prevent erosion
into Pond JP-68.
WATER DUALITY: This development is located in drainage basin J which contains Fish
Lake at its lower end. The development will discharge runoff to Pond JP-68, a 2.5 acre
wetland designated for wildlife habitat in the City water quality management plan. At a
minimum, a pre-sedimentation basin will need to be constructed to catch and treat all runoff
from paved surfaces within the development before the runoff is discharged to the wetland.
To the extent that all treatment obligations cannot be met with this basin, a cash dedication
will be required.
This recommendation is subject to approval by the Parks, Recreation, and Natural
Resources Commission.
UTILITIES: Sanitary sewer service for the single family residential lots is readily available
from an 8" sanitary sewer on Rosemary Court that will be constructed by Hawthorne Woods
1st Addition. Watermain service is also readily available to serve the proposed lots from
a 6" water main in Rosemary Court. The water system in this area is in the high level
pressure zone. Therefore, houses with first floor elevations at 955 and lower will require
pressure reducing valves. The preliminary utility plan shows that adequate hydrants will be
provided around the site to meet minimum fire protection requirements.
All existing wells and septic systems on this site shall be plugged and abandoned according
to the Department of Health, Dakota County and City requirements.
All lots will be required to connect to City sewer and water.
Sanitary sewer and watermain stubs shall be provided to the property line of the existing
house east of the cul-de-sac on Rosemary Court (Parcel #012-08).
STREETS/ACCESS/CIRCULATION: Street access will be provided to this site with the
upgrading of Rosemary Court and Hawthorne Woods Drive by the Hawthorne Woods 1st
Addition. Both of these developments will have a single access via Hackmore Drive. In
addition, Pinewood Elementary School and Autumn Ridge 1st and 2nd Additions also rely
on Hackmore Drive as their only access. There are 40 lots in the Hawthorne Woods 1st
Addition, 46 lots in Autumn Ridge 1st and 20 lots in Autumn Ridge 2nd Addition.
This development will divert 3 houses away from having direct driveway access to Diffley
Road. The construction of Rosemary Court will allow the removal of a section of driveway
that serves the 3 existing houses in the area. The driveway currently connects to Diffley
Road approximately 450 feet east of Dodd Road. The driveway connection to Diffley Road
will still need to be provided for the existing house on Lot 4, Block 1 of Eveland Addition.
EASEMENTS/ RIGHT-OF-WAY/PERMITS: Sufficient drainage and utility easements shall
be dedicated along the proposed lot lines. The final plat shall dedicate a ponding easement
over Pond JP-68 up to the HWL of 926.0.
The right-of-way required for Rosemary Court is 50 feet and the cul-de-sac shall dedicate.
a radius of 55 feet. The final plat shall dedicate sufficient right-of-way to meet the County's
requirements for upgrading Diffley Road.
This development shall be responsible for ensuring that all regulatory agency permits are
acquired prior to final plat approval.
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FINANCIAL OBLIGATION - Hawthorne Woods West
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
Sanitary Sewer S.F. $720/lot 12 lots $ 8,640
Trunk
Water Trunk S.F. 750/lot 12 lots 9,000
Storm Sewer S.F. .069/S.F. 243,270 S.F.* 16.786
Trunk
Total 42
There is a pending assessment of $21,813 and levied assessments of $3,709 outstanding on these
parcels.
*Credit given for right-of-way, pond easement and area previously assessed.
CONDITIONS OF PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR HAWTHORNE WOODS WEST:
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,C5,D1,El,Gl,andH1
2. Tree protection during grading shall include enclosing trees to.be saved with snow
fencing or other suitable material.
3. Boulevard trees will be allowed 7' from the back of the curb.
4. Oulot A shall be combined with the Duddingston property (P.I.D. #10-02500-012-
08) at the time of Final Plat.
5. The grading along Pond JP-68 shall provide a 40 foot buffer zone to'help prevent
erosion into Pond JP-68.
6. All existing wells and septic systems on this site shall be plugged and abandoned
according to Department of Health, Dakota County and City requirements.
7. All lots will be required to connect to City sanitary sewer and water.
8. Sanitary sewer and watermain stubs shall be provided to the property line of the
existing house east of the cul-de-sac on Rosemary Court (Parcel #012-08).
9. The final plat shall dedicate sufficient right-of-way to meet the County's
requirements for upgrading 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
pending 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 XURrovements
I. 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. pater quality Dedication
1. This development shall be responsible for providing a
cash dedication in addition to/in lieu of ponding
requirements in accordance with the criteria identified
in the City's Water Quality Management Plan.
H. other
1. All standard platting and zoning conditions shall be
adhered to unless specifically. granted a variance by
Council action.
Advisory Planning Commission City Council
Approved: August 25, 1987 September 15, 1987
Revised: July 10, 1990
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