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05/06/1993 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission4 1 b? __city of eagan MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: MAY 4, 1993 RE: THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1993 MEETING AGENDA Beginning the month of May, the Commission will take a tour of parks beginning at 6:30 p.m. Commission members are advised to be at the Municipal Center promptly at 6:30 PM so we are able to return by 7:30 PM for the start of the regular Commission meeting. If you are unable to make the tour but will be available for the Commission meeting at 7:30 PM, please advise the office. There are four items under the Consent Agenda. These items will not be reviewed unless members of the Advisory Commission specifically request that they be pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion. A single motion to approve is all that is necessary. There is one item under Development Proposals, the Lexington Meadows Addition. A separate report has been prepared and is included in the packet for your review. The Lexington Meadows Addition consists of eight lots and is property owned by the City of Eagan. Members of the Advisory Commission will recall that several months ago members of the community wished this parcel to become park land, however, the City Council determined that it would be sold for development under the circumstances of its acquisition. Members not familiar with this parcel are urged to read the entire packet and supplemental material concerning this parcel for background. Old Business There are three items under Old Business. The first two items, park naming and wading pool update, have separate memorandums for your review. The Golf Driving Range, tentatively approved by the Advisory Commission as an overlay on the Lexington-Diffley Athletic Site, will require review by the Advisory Commission of the contract for this use. As of the writing of this memorandum, the draft contract has not been returned from the City Attorney's office. It is anticipated that this will be either included in the packet or distributed at the Commission meeting. /. New Business The first item under New Business pertains to Cinnamon Ridge Park and a request for fencing. The fence is being requested as a result of neighborhood youth playing baseball in the park, hitting balls into backyards. The park does not have a backstop and was not designed for use as a ball field. Informal play has resulted in balls being hit into neighborhood backyards and causing some disturbance. A separate memorandum pertaining to this issue is enclosed along with an earlier letter received from a resident adjacent to the park. The second item under New Business pertains to water fowl feeding policy. Commission members may have read recent articles in the local newspapers regarding control of the goose population at Cedar Pond Park. It was the suggestion that to help curb the numbers of geese feeding at this park that regulations be developed to prohibit goose feeding. Staff has prepared a memorandum which reviews options for either an ordinance or signage as a means of control of this issue. There is one item under Parks Development and that is the Park. Systems Plan Update. A brief memorandum has been included for your review. Staff will be able to respond to questions from the Advisory Commission pertaining to this item. There are two items under Water Quality; Fish Lake feasibility diagnostic update and Diffley Pond mitigation review. The latter of these two items will be a verbal presentation. Staff is seeking some consensus of opinion from the Advisory Commission pertaining to this item. We believe that discussion by the Commission will be beneficial. There are several items under other business and reports for the Commission's attention. Advisory Commission Chairperson, George Kubik, is attending a conference in Louisiana and will not be chairing the Commission meeting Thursday evening. Lee Markell, Vice Chair, will also be out of the state and therefore, the meeting will be chaired by Jonathan Wdem. If members of the Advisory Commission are unable to attend the Advisory Commission meeting, please contact the office notifying us of your absence. Respectfully submitted, Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation KV/dj COMMISSIONCO VER MAY. 93 AGENDA ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA Thursday, May 6, 1993 7:30 PM Eagan Municipal Center A. 6:30 P.M. Tour Lexington/Diffley Athletic Park, Lexington Meadows Addition and Gardenwood Ponds of Eagan B. 7:30 P.M. Regular Meeting C. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance D. Approval of Agenda E. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 1, 1993 F. Visitors to be Heard G. Consent Agenda (1) Waiver of Plat - Richard Bertz (2) Rounds Addition - Gregory & Marilyn Rounds (3) Lakewood Hills 2nd Addition - Jeffrey A. Rud (4) Prettyman Heights 2nd Addition - John Jurewicz H. Development Proposals (1) Lexington Meadows Addition - City of Eagan 1. Old Business (1) Park Naming (2) Wading Pools Update (3) Golf Driving Range (Contract Agreement) New Business (1) Cinnamon Ridge Park (2) Waterfowl Feeding Policy K L M N 0 Parks Development (1) Park System Plan Update Water Quality (1) Fish Lake Feasibility Diagnostic Update (2) Diffley Pond Mitigation Other Business and Reports (1) ISTEA Grant Application (2) Forestry Brochures (3) Tree Preservation - Status Report (4) Set Meeting Date for Natural Resources Subcommittee Meeting (5) Department Happenings (6) Appointment to ISD 191 Community Ed. Round Table Adjournment 8 4 4 10 MEMO -lb- city of eagan TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: MAY 3, 1993 RE: CONSENT AGENDA 1. WAIVER OF PLAT - RICHARD BERTZ A Waiver of Plat to split Lot 32, Block 2, Lakeside Estates, into two parcels located along the south side of Atlantic Hills Drive in the SE 1/4 of Section 25. RECOMMENDATIONS: « The proposal be subject to a cash parks dedication. U The proposal be subject to a cash trails dedication. 2. ROUNDS ADDITION GREGORY & MARILYN ROUNDS A Preliminary Plat consisting of two lots on approximately one previously zoned R-1 (Single Family) acre located along the east side of Pilot Knob Road north of Jurdy Road in the NW 1/4 of Section 10. RECOMMENDATIONS: « The proposal be subject to a cash parks dedication. The proposal be subject to a cash trails dedication. 3. LAKEWOOD HILLS 2ND ADDITION - JEFFREY A. RUD A Preliminary Plat consisting of two lots on approximately 3.2 previously-zoned R-1 (Single Family) acres located along the west side of Lakewood Hills Road north of CGff Road in the SE 1 /4 of Section 26. RECOMMENDATIONS: The proposal be subject to a cash parks dedication. « The proposal be subject to a cash trails dedication. am-. 1 4. PRETTYMAN HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION - LOT SPLIT A Preliminary Plat consisting of two lots on approximately .68 R-1 (Single Family) acres located in the Prettyman Heights Subdivision along Skyline Trail in the SE 1/4 of of Section 4. RECOMMENDATIONS: The proposal be subject to a cash parks dedication. The proposal be subject to a cash trails dedication. KV:cm MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA APRIL 1,1993 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on April 1, 1993 with the following Commission members present: Ted Billy, Erin Ipse- Borgersen, Deborah Johnson,George Kubik, Lee Markell, Dan Mooradian, John Rudolph, Stephen Thompson, Jonathan Widem and David Szott. Commission Member Frankie Hall was not present. Staff present included Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation; Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent of Recreation; John VonDeLinde, Parks Superintendent; Rich Brasch, Water Quality Coordinator; Tom Schuster, City Forester; Jon Oyanagi, Recreation Supervisor and Cherryl Mesko, Secretary. AGENDA Dan Mooradian moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the agenda as presented. Director Vraa asked if Commission Members would participate in the selection of the Arbor Day poster finalists. He also asked that they participate in the drawing for the tree sale which is scheduled for May 1. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 10, 1993 Dan Mooradian moved, Erin Ipsen-Borgersen seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the minutes of March 10, 1993 as presented. CONSENT AGENDA Ted Billy moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following recommendations to the City Council: PRAISE LUTHERAN CHURCH 2ND ADDITION. This proposal would be subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. This proposal would be subject to a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding to cover water quality obligations with the cash dedication based on the 2.2 acres of undeveloped land that will be added to the existing development. There is also a no-loss determination for the site regarding wetlands. HADLER PARK PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT. This proposal would be subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. This proposal has met their water quality treatment requirements and there are no wetlands issues associated with this proposal. HAWTHORNE WOODS THIRD ADDITION Director Vraa introduced this item as a PUD amendment consisting of fifteen lots and one outlot on 6.2 acres. The site is located south of Diffley Road just west of Highway 3. Project Planner Mike Ridley explained that separate applications had been submitted requesting a rezoning of approximately one acre from Agricultural to Single Family and a Preliminary Plat consisting of 15 lots and one outlot as described by Director Vraa. Mike continued that Hawthorne Woods was originally preliminary platted as 97 single family lots in February, 1992 with Hawthorne Woods North and Hawthorne Woods West being preliminary platted in June and July, 1992 respectively. As of this date, 41 lots in Hawthorne Woods and 13 lots in Hawthorne Woods West have been final platted. The 59 lots in the 2nd Addition, including the Hawthorne Woods North Preliminary Plat, received final plat approval on March 16, 1993. Mr. Ridley concluded that the Advisory Planning Commission had approved this request at their last meeting. ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISISON MINUTES OF APRIL 1, 1993 MEETING PAGE 2 Director Vraa continued that the developer, Lyman Development, has done site specific grading which has helped to preserve some of the trees on site. Lee Markell asked about the tree preservation on the north site of the property and Mr. Ridley responded that the significant tree stands will be saved. In response to a question regarding how the tree preservation would/could be monitored, Mr. Ridley explained that the grading plan requires the preserved areas to be delineated. Three separate departments also follow through with this process to see that they are appropriately marked. After further discussion, Ted Billy moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following recommendations to the City Council regarding Hawthorne Woods Third Addition: 1. That this parcel be subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. 2. That the developer provide proper tree protection in those areas where trees are to be preserved. 3. That the developer pay a cash dedication in lieu of additional on-site ponding to cover water quality obligations for the additional acre of the parcel. There will be a no-loss determination for the site regarding wetlands. Director Vraa commented that there are several plats that will come before the Advisory Commission in the next few months and he suggested that Commission Members review both the written reports submitted by staff along with visiting the sites, if possible. Chairman Kubik noted that it is very valuable for Commission Members to visit and walk the sites so they have a better understanding of the implications for tree preservation, water quality needs, etc. Commission Member Rudolph indicated that he had visited the sites for this evening's meeting and felt that it would be helpful to have staff present to help orient the Commission to specific issues. It was noted that this may be an option as tours are scheduled prior to Commission meetings. WADING POOL Superintendent of Recreation Peterson reviewed the background of this issue noting that the Commission's comments regarding a wading pool have been incorporated in the research requested by the City Council. Dorothy reviewed the four issues relative to this project; 1) The statutory requirements for wading pools in terms of filtration, heating, chemical and recirculation systems are now identical to the regulations for larger swimming pools. 2) The Environmental Health rules concerning construction materials, decking and fencing likewise parallel those for swimming pools. 3) State regulations concerning toilets, showers and dressing rooms are not waived for wading pools which means that these facilities must now be included in the design. 4) The state standard for bather load for wading pools is 10 square feet of pool water surface per person. Superintendent Peterson concluded that the memo was provided as information for the Commission but she requested feedback and direction regarding this issue. Director Vraa added that it was not staff's intention to bring half a report to the Commission but as the research was being done for the City Council on this issue there were several items that needed to be addressed. Staff felt that the Commission should be made aware of the research to date and their input was solicited. Chairman Kubik asked how much time would be needed to complete the report. Superintendent Peterson noted that a large amount of the work has already been completed; finalizing the report would be about as time consuming as the process has taken to date. Deborah Johnson asked why staff was researching a wading pool. Director Vraa clarified that Councilmember Hunter had asked that a wading pool be included with the multi-purpose arena proposal and this is the research that has been done to date. ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 1, 1993 MINUTES PAGE 3 Stephen Thompson's opinion was that there was no need to proceed with the report; rather, the recommendation should be made to the City Council to not proceed with a wading pool. Commission Member Mooradian echoed Mr. Thompson's comments and suggested that no more staff time be used to continue with the report if it appears a wading pool, as a "stand along' facility is not feasible. George Kubik noted that if staff completed the report, the information could be used when and if a wading pool facility would be a viable option to the expansion of the multi-use arena. David Szott suggested looking at the YMCA plans for providing a pool to see if a pool would even be an option in conjunction with the ice arena. In response to a question regarding pool attendance numbers, Superintendent Peterson responded that the only public beach area in the City, Schultz Beach, reports astounding numbers in the past several years. Director Vraa noted that in looking at what other communities offer, it is difficult to judge the need within the City of Eagan. The code requirements for bather load capacity have some bearing on how large a wading pool would need to be. Ken continued that more research would need to be done to clarify some of the questions addressed by the Advisory Commission. In response to a question of time involved to complete this, research, Mr. Vraa stated an additional 8-12 hours would be needed. Mr. Kubik reiterated his opinion that the research should be completed to enable the Commission and Council to see what options are available. Ted Billy asked for clarification of the proposed budget for a wading pool. Director Vraa noted that the Council had allocated $50,000 from the CIP for a wading pool. Ken clarified that that doesn't mean that a wading pool will necessarily proceed; it means that the Council wants to consider their options. Mr. Billy asked what the costs would be for the restrooms for a wading pool. Director Vraa explained that the restrooms alone would be approximately $45-50,000. Regarding staffing,, Superintendent Peterson explained that a pool with a maximum depth of less than five feet is not required to have a lifeguard. After further discussion, Director Vraa clarified the Commission's direction to proceed with the study to it's completion and bring the issue back to the Advisory Commission. 1993 BUDGET Director Vraa explained that the 1993 budget was included in the packet as an informational item only. ARBOR DAY RESOLUTION Parks Superintendent VonDeLinde reviewed the history of Arbor Day programs in the City of Eagan since they began in 1987. John continued that the public education portion of the Arbor Day activities continues to be very successful. He noted that Tom Schuster has already been visiting the third grade classes in Eagan's public schools. More than 800 students have been involved in an Arbor Day poster drawing contest of which the Commission Members will choose grand prize winners. Also included in the Arbor Day celebration with be the annual celebration on April 24th at Captain Dodd Park followed by the sixth annual public tree sale on May 1. City Forester Schuster thanked First Bank Eagan and Frank's Nursery and Crafts for their donations to the Arbor Day celebration. Tom continued that the Arbor Day celebration will be held on April 24 and approximately 75 volunteers are expected to participate in the tree planting activity. Regarding the annual tree sale, Mr.Schuster continued that between 4-5,000 trees have been sold to Eagan residents as part of this program since it started. Chairman Kubik thanked the businesses who have generously contributed to the Arbor Day celebration and encouraged the community to attend all the activities that are planned. George Kubik moved, Erin Ipsen- Borgersen seconded with all members voting in favor to adopt the Arbor Day Resolution proclaiming Eagan Arbor Day and Eagan Arbor Month as presented. ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 1, 1993 MEETING • PAGE 4 ISTEA APPLICATION/NICOLS ROAD PROJECT Director Vraa introduced this item requesting Commission authorization to submit a grant application to the Minnesota Department of Transportation to secure matching federal funds for the development of a trailway connection between the Eagan trails system and the Minnesota River Valley network of trails. Parks Superintendent VonDeLinde explained the City has been actively involved with a consortium of other communities and agencies to pursue strategies for establishing trails"connections" between the communities through linkages into the Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge and Fort Snelling State Park. If successful this grant proposal would facilitate construction of a key pedestrian link with the Minnesota River Valley system of trails. John continued that the ISTEA Program offers a favorable 80% federal cost share against a 20% local match for all eligible costs under the project. It was noted that the application deadline was April 15, 1993 with construction completed and the trail operational by the end of 1994. These facilities must be of a permanent nature and maintained in perpetuity by the grant applicant. Mr. VonDeLinde reviewed the four major components of the application. The multi use trail would include a portion of trail on the east side of Nicols Road between Marble Lane and Rahn Park. The trailhead/depot reconstruction indicates a small depot at the junction of Nicols Road and the Chicago Northwestern railway tracks wherein the City could take advantage of a unique opportunity to recreate the depot as a contemporary and functional point of interest, serving as a formal "entrance" to the community. Scenic beautification would include landscaping along trail corridors ,i.e. boulevard landscaping along both sides of Silver Bell and Nicols Road from Highway 13 into Fort Snelling State Park. Signage would be the final component which would include directional signage at key locations along the trail. The preliminary estimate of total cost under the City's ISTEA grant application is $364,000 with $291,000 being funded under the federal ISTEA grant program with the City's share of expenses estimated at $73,000. After further discussion. Ted Billy moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting in favor to approve an application to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for federal cost sharing of trails development and enhancements into the Minnesota River Valley under the federal ISTEA program and that approval be given to submit a similar application under the Metropolitan Council Surface Transportation Program when such funding becomes available. WINTER PROGRAM Recreation Supervisor Jon Oyanagi reviewed some of the highlights as outlined in his winter season report contained in the packet. Some of the items discussed included the introduction of a photo contest in lieu of the "Decorate Eagan' contest which was co-sponsored by the This Week newspaper. Also noted were 63 accident/injury reports filled out by winter staff with 33 of those occurring at Trapp Farm Park. It was noted that the high level of traffic at this site was part of the reason the accident reports showed an increase. Because Trapp is one of the few tubing hills in the Twin Cities it generates a great deal of interest. Jon continued that there were several requests for reserved use of Trapp Farm tubing hill and staff may consider offering this as an option next year. George Kubik stated he had heard many good comments from residents regarding the winter activities and thanked staff for another good job. ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 1, 1993 MEETING PAGE 5 DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS Some of the items highlighted included the fishing seminar which was attended by 70 people; weekend reservations at Trapp Farm and Thomas Lake for summer, 1993; the increased number of participants in EAA programs; the Fun Run scheduled for May 1, 1993; tree clearing efforts at Patrick Eagan Park by the maintenance staff; inspection of the City's playgrounds; and the construction and installation of new cab protectors for all maintenance vehicles. FORESTRY BROCHURE City Forester Schuster provided the Commission Members with a draft copy of the next four forestry brochures. He asked Commission Members to review the information and provide him with feedback over the next few days at which time it will be submitted for final printing. ROUND TABLE Chairman Kubik asked if the Commission would resume their park tours beginning with the May 6th meeting. It was determined that the May meeting would begin at 6:30 p.m. with a tour and the meeting to follow at 7:30 pm. With no further business to conduct, Lee Markell moved, Erin lpsen-Borgersen seconded with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 pm. Secretary Date TO: ADVISORY PARKS RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER QUALITY COORDINATOR RE: WATER QUALITY AND WETLAND PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LOT SPLIT-RICHARD AND SANDRA BERTZ (CONSENT AGENDA) DATE: APRIL 28, 1993 PROPOSAL The owners of this parcel propose to split the existing single family residential lot into two lots. This parcel is located at 550 Atlantic Hill Drive, on the north side of Hay Lake, west of the St. Thomas Beckett Church site along the south side of Atlantic Hills Drive (Figure 1). FOR COMMISSION REVIEW The commission will need to regarding whether the proposed ponding and/or cash dedication addition, there are regulated review and make a recommendation development should be subject to a to meet water quality standards. In wetlands on the site. WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS This parcel contains lakeshore frontage along Hay Lake, a water body designated as a Class 2 Indirect Contact Recreation water body in the City's water quality management plan. The parcel will be split to allow accommodation of one additional residential unit (Figure 2), which will generate additional urban runoff directly to Hay Lake. However, because the additional loading to Hay Lake will be small and the site is far too small to accommodate on-site ponding, a cash dedication in lieu of ponding is recommended. The cash dedication should be based on the area of the undeveloped lot only, less the area of that lot occupied by wetland. To minimize the impact of overland flow from the parcel to Hay Lake, it is also recommended that the developer and the eventual owner of the site assure that the vegetation and topography within --25 feet of the ordinary high water (OHW) elevation of Hay Lake be maintained in a natural state, consistent with the City's adopted shoreland zoning ordinance. WETLANDS ISSUES A wetland associated with Hay Lake occupies a major portion of the parcel which is proposed for development. Hay Lake is a Department of Natural Resources' protected water and the fringe wetland along the lake is subject to regulation under the Wetland Conservation Act. The owner of the parcel has not yet arranged for delineation of the wetland. The owner should arrange for delineation of the wetland (City staff can do the delineation to save the owner the 17. expense of hiring a consultant) and any draining or filling of the fringe wetland should be prohibited because of its role as a buffer to Hay Lake. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that: 1. The development be subject to a cash water quality dedication, 2. The vegetation and topography within 25 feet of the OHW remain undisturbed both during and after development, 3. The fringe wetland associated with Hay Lake be delineated prior to preliminary plat approval, and 4. Any filling or draining of wetlands on site be prohibited. Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator a 7& 12. j-? . ?P= 53 JP-22- CL. V CSC '1Y CL.VII !L' L.S.-18 JP -2 7'? •JP-2 CL. V CL.V 2?? s I t1 1 2-1 01, JP-27.4- 3- CL..1 t_ __ - r - Ajol-:rt : 3O 40 42 as1-Tp_26.1 CL. VII ?*• t? ?_? JP-68 JP-52 CL. IV CL. V ?. - i..?a?i L P:3 - LP-6 LI C L . V -ci P-4Fr'c ` -- .L Location of Development OAK , L11 r- f; `Z" ? __s. _ ??_ LP-67 '-30 CL• VII 4001 Figure 2 ATLANTIC HILLS DRIVE 2C Ft Fpnt Sett Kt Ime Prvprxd v?n?nu Gr ,e t r°P0 O y?r ar' Hare ? ?.,• i I I I i I NOTES: 1. Refer to the Let Split Survey prepared by Probe Engineering Company for legal description of property. HAY LAKE Top of Ice Elevation=9091G High Water Eb:ation=9100 PARCEL B Ttl Aren 50.025 5F Area NWIy of Survey Line 12.713 5F PARCEL A Ttl Area 31.130 5F Area NWIy of Survey Line 15,057 5F 2. The proposed house located on Parcel 5 may be changed to suit future needs. The property owner reserves the right to make minor changes to the building within the setback boundaries noted by the shaded area. 3. The Top of ice elevation shown was determined on Feb. 9,1993. The High Water elevation was determined by the City of Eagan Public Works Department. LOT 32, BLOCK 2 LAKESIDE ESTATES EAGAN, MINNE50TA IPrepared Richard & Sandra Bartz For [ SGK'-1 I3EKTZ RESIDENCE 550 Atlantic Hills Drive PROP05ED SITE FLAN Eagan, 55123 (612)4522- -5062 4!5!93 i __j Ib. TO: ADVISORY PARKS RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER QUALITY COORDINATOR RE: WATER-QUALITY AND WETLAND PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LOT SPLIT-ROUNDS ADDITION (CONSENT AGENDA) DATE: APRIL 28, 1993 PROPOSAL This preliminary plat application consists of two lots on approximately one acre. The parcel is zoned for single family residential development. One of the lots already contains an existing house (Figure 1). The parcel is located along the east side of Pilot Knob Road north of Jurdy Road in the NW 1/4 of Section 10 (Figure 2). FOR COMMISSION REVIEW The Commission will need to review and make a recommendation regarding whether the proposed development should be subject to a ponding and/or cash dedication to meet water quality standards. There are no wetlands on the proposed development site. WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS This parcel lies near the drainage basin divide between drainage basins D (LeMay Lake) and C. The small amount of additional runoff that will be generated by the development of the vacant parcel will be discharged through existing stormsewer to Pond CP-4, a nutrient basin. Because the site is far too small to accommodate on-site ponding, a cash dedication in lieu of ponding is recommended. The cash dedication should be based on the area of the undeveloped lot only. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that the development be subject to a cash water quali dedication. Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator Figure I DELMAR H. SCHWANZ t".0 sm- 10" --C 147SO SOUTH ROBERT TRAIL ROSEMOVNT, MINNESOTA S58N Et2/421t7St SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF: ROUNDS ADDITION NORTH { I N89e44'28rrE F 228.20 " -- ' 43 185.20 Scott 1 .50 Proposed nrainage a utility 20 Q O 0 Fasrments I O - qq Exist inA Dtninage 6 Utility Easement. W p. M O,. tD N89'44 2281 P. MO t: >- 0 O Z -- -- - m -- 8 185 o at O 2 O a PI ? d " - 120 I -- 43 I e5.20 - - - 228.20 . N89.44'28E e a J:, '2o ^ i 4 -e \ A Preliminary Plat: Pf3UNDF DDITION Owners 4 M'vrlopers: Marilyn S Grogory Pound-; 3160 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 5517.1 Tel. 454-5444 Legal nrscript.inn: The north 199.63 feet of the south 515.76 feet of the Notes continued: west 22R.20 feet of the SNI of thr NNI of Section 10, Township 27, Range 23, Dakota County, 5. A curh Out was con'tructed for Minnesota. prnponrd tot 2 whrn Pilot Ironing: No change - Single family residential Knob Road wan up graded srveral years ago. Area: Gross Area w 45,555 agnare fort Lot 1 • 18,520 square feet I.ot 2 • 18,451 square feat Road R,5144 square fort. Notes 1. Ex ieting house, fret' standing garage, and small out buildings currently on proposed lot 1. 2. lot 1 is presently hooked up to city sanitary sewer and water. 3. Lot 7 can be served by sanitary sewer to en existin.] sanitary manhole in the DONNYWIXX1 addition near the middle of proposed Lot 1. 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SOD SCUM f '' DP-20 H it113 TSf 2ND 'cwN {2 _ CP-12 -ENTRE Pi CL. VII e% L c. V 2ne _T, ?-? Iitl?v7k To SEr, x' 'Q' EA BLDG. ROY 0 Cl /CP-6 g6' `m v?E r'TEMTN OWNCEN 70 FIRST CL. VI T.C.* jP-69D. 0 Y! CL. N - K Fl Lam- l? L124,. JP- CL. BID CL. VII ? JP 5 ' p - JP11.1 lot BP- `L CITY CL. V BLACKH/G• 27• J HALL 16 A, CI r?^7k PARK -2 I I - ' K TO: ADVISORY PARKS RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER QUALITY COORDINATOR RE: WATER QUALITY AND WETLAND PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LOT SPLIT-LAKEWOOD HILLS (CONSENT AGENDA) DATE: APRIL 28, 1993 PROPOSAL This preliminary plat application consists of two lots on approximately 3.2 acres and zoned for single family residential development. One of the lots already contains an existing house (Figure 1). The parcel is located in the Wilderness Retreat Subdivision north of Cliff Road and west of Lakewood Hills Drive in the SE 1/4 of Section 26 (Figure 2). FOR COMMISSION REVIEW The commission will need to review and make a recommendation regarding whether the proposed development should be subject to a ponding and/or cash dedication to meet water quality standards. There are no wetlands on the new lot that will be developed. WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS This parcel lies in drainage basin L. The preliminary development plan shows the drainage from the front of the parcel draining primarily east and northward. The drainage is conveyed overland directly to Pond LP-46, a nutrient basin. The backyard drains westerly to Pond LP-36, a Class VII stormwater basin. Because the off-site water quality impacts will be minor and the site is too small to accommodate on-site ponding, a cash dedication in lieu of ponding is recommended. The cash dedication should be based on the area of the undeveloped lot only. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that the development be subject to a cash water quali dedication. 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Iv i Q'? P-17 TO: ADVISORY PARKS RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER QUALITY COORDINATOR RE: WATER QUALITY AND WETLAND PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LOT SPLIT-PRETTYMAN HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION (CONSENT AGENDA) DATE: APRIL 28, 1993 PROPOSAL This preliminary plat application consists of two lots on approximately .68 acres and is zoned for single family residential development. Lot 1 already contains an existing house (Figure 1). The parcel is located in the Prettyman Heights Subdivision along Skyline Trail in the SE 1/4 of Section 4 (Figure 2). FOR COMMISSION REVIEW The Commission will need to review and make a recommendation regarding whether the proposed development should be subject to a ponding and/or cash dedication to meet water quality standards. There are no wetlands within the development. WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS This parcel lies in drainage basin D. The small amount of additional runoff that will be generated by the development of Lot 2 (.3 acres) will not drain to any recreational class water bodies. Because water quality impacts will be minor and the site is too small to accommodate on-site ponding, a cash dedication in lieu of ponding is recommended. The cash dedication should be based on the area of the undeveloped lot only. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that the development be subject to a cash water quality dedication. Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator R Figure ] AREA TOIAI AREA 29.831 SF 0.68 AC. tOl 1 16,666 S.F 0.38 AC LOT 2 13.165 S.F 0.30 AC i *'T NORTH I? IJ I: '1_ ?1? \ tl A A 1 I_I I. I_I-i I I\ I_ 1 I Y 1 t-\ i v 1 1 1_ I .1 -vt 3 111., 18, 02 i04 5o 12. •?- 6 co 235.90 ti 8 is s G` 4g 7 °? T 2 vp r 5 p' 1 W k ? I \ I ??? y 1 3 h 0 ? / Sa Q _ _ ` BLOCK m _ _ 5 --j ' 179.83 NORTH LIHF Of THE SOUTH HALF OF THE $OUTH IIAI I ' ° ( 56° E OF THE SOUTHEAST 35 N 89 QUARTER OF SEC110h 4 z L ? 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V 2 ns A-a 5p an C qo eL # *y ? CI T TOW L `.I?? CP-6 ? -m T TH 7o a INDUS IA ?;'' CL VI 27 -b 1, ? _ ix JP 6 4 q b? _. city of eagan MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION /FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: MAY 3, 1993 RE: LEXINGTON MEADOWS ADDITION A preliminary plat, consisting of eight lots on approximately 8.3 acres of property zoned R-1 Single Family has been submitted to the City of Eagan. This property is located at the intersection of Lexington and Diffley Roads. The City of Eagan acquired this property when it purchased the Lexington/Dif iey Athletic Site from Housing and Urban development. It is the intent of the City to sell this parcel, returning the funds to the Park Site Acquisition Development Fund from which funds were initially taken to acquire the property. The property was originally zoned Multiple Family and has since been down-zoned to R-1, Single Family. Attached is additional information regarding the disposition of this property relative to the use of a portion of the property for storm water retention. Attached are memorandums previously addressed to the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission which deal with this issue and a previously submitted petition to use this property for park purposes. This issue reached the City Council on December 1, 1992 at which time the City Council unanimously voted to deny the use of the property for parks purposes reiterating the desire of the City to sell the land. THE PLAT The parcel consists of eight single family lots along the north side of Daniel Drive. The lot sizes are consistent with the surrounding lots in the adjacent subdivisions although there is discussion relative to increasing the lot widths to 85 feet, which is the City's standard lot width. Because of tree maskings the lot lines were adjusted in an effort to save those trees, if it is felt necessary for the City to meet lot width minimums, it can be accomplished but at some loss to vegetation. AI. RESIDENTS PETITION: The City has received a petition dated April 26, 1993 asking the City to reconsider the proposed use of the parcel for parks purposes. This petition is similar to one submitted to the City previously, however it contains more signatures. The basis of the petition is that the residents feel there is no access to any park within walking distance of their development. Approximately three years ago, residents of the development along Daniel Drive petitioned the City to removed the proposed trail that was planned along Daniel Drive which would have provided access to Trapp Farm Park. The City Council listened to the request and did eliminate the trail. The Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission may wish to consider a recommendation to reinstate a trail along Daniel Drive in response to the neighbors' petition for access to a park within walking distance. RESIDENTS ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY: Residents along Curry Trail, adjacent to the park may still wish to acquire some of the property. However, given the zoning requirements for lot widths, selling a portion of the land adjacent to the homes would make the lot unsalable. Therefore, if the affected homeowners wish to acquire additional land for addition to their existing lots, they should acquire the entire lot (Lot 8). The lot could be subdivided at the time of final plat if all the affected homeowners could come to an agreement to acquire the lot. Staff would project the cost of the property to be in the range of $28-34,000. It is not known if the residents will pursue this option. PARKS DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS Inasmuch as the funds from the sale of this property will be returned to the Park Site Acquisition and Development Fund, the same fund from which parks dedication requirements are held, it would be redundant to place a parks dedication or cash trail dedication fee upon this property. Nevertheless, the Advisory Commission should review this plat for any other parks issues. KV:cm a?? TO: ADVISORY PARKS RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER QUALITY COORDINATOR RE: WATER QUALITY AND WETLAND PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LEXINGTON MEADOWS PRELIMINARY PLAT DATE: APRIL 28, 1993 PROPOSAL This preliminary plat application is being submitted by the City of Eagan and consists of eight lots and one outlot on approximately 5.6 acres of previously zoned Planned Development R-1 land located south of Diffley Road, north and east of Daniel Drive in the NE 1/4 of Section 26 (Figure 1). FOR COMMISSION REVIEW The Commission will need to review and make a recommendation regarding whether the proposed development should be subject to a ponding and/or cash dedication to meet water quality standards. There are no wetlands within the development. WATER DUALITY ANALYSIS This parcel lies in drainage basin J. The additional runoff generated by the development of this site will drain to Pond JP-69, then to JP-70 (Figure 2). Both are classified as sediment basins in the City water quality management plan. The nearest down- drainage recreational classified water body is Pond JP-9, a pond classified for indirect contact recreation and located in Patrick Eagan Park. Pond JP-69 lies within this development parcel and currently contains virtually no wet pond volume at present. To meet treatment criteria, the wet volume of Pond JP-69 will have to be increased by 1.1 acre-feet. The City will enlarge JP-69 as part of it's Diffley Road re-construction project and will, as part of that project, create a detention basin having a wet volume of approxiaately 2.0 acre-feet. Thus, water quality treatment obligations for this preliminary plat can be met through on-site ponding. WETLANDS Staff evaluated the site for wetlands in September, 1992. At that time, there was an area near the lower (northeastern) end of the JP-69 ponding area that exhibited some vegetative and hydrology features characteristic of wetlands. However, staff failed to find any consistent indicators of hydric soils in this area and therefor concluded that the area did not meet the criteria for classification as a wetland. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that the development ponding dedication for water quality and pond b at least 1.1 acre-feet. Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator be subject to an on-site that the wet volume of the Ficiure ] i f f ? b .S 6ac? f H tr ° g• m `1? . 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LP-17 - i To: 4d."scry Planning Commission Cat, of Eaoar, Ron voracek - Chairman and members of Commission "em ers of Eagan City Council Fr-c.-,: Fes---e-'-s su-rounding the parcel of land coated alone the north side of Daniel .e and Soutn of Diffley Road in the NE1, 4 cf Sect on 26. we. -e - es - ce-,ts No-`_nv-ew Meadows and Lexington Punt. are peg c- -.e 4c sort' Planning Corrmm-.,ss on. City of Eagan. County of Ca s w?ee.e- else has authority to zone the area referred to t.-.e prooosed use of that parcel of land. We - -s c-s-_ to park use instead of 8 residential lots as :.=t&_ tIe attac^ed Nctice of Pub) c Hearing. Tie e = e e>_es_ c` 400 ch,'dren under the age of 10 living ce cf this parcel. There is no comfortable or safe »alg distance of our de\,elopments. e d= =e-s -eec a ca,? for this ne-gnborhood of 400* families. e s --..e' s net ccnduc -,?e t o building single farr,i i rc-e_ - e r-t 'ot at the east end of the parcel will have a ver.,, lv e ec r transformer its drivewav Most of the c e » .",e r.a'ro» and deep with a pond running through tnerr. eaa natal park-like area. which we feel could be p:;t to ,.se as a par: than for more houses. we ?c e ,c:. take th•,s petition seriously and reconsider ,or p-o::se-- _?-e cf t- -s parcel of land. Thank you. WAMS- (PAA?& P414 A D N 6 ' R -7 -P 11 -6 ? ^ r CzA CU V- V, LA K r It ) uci?el u ,2,c?`.? Ifs 1\ .I-yJ U Z ) D ^?? V .? c - --- I Y ?7'? h t1 .?, a2 D .2 /J c - ..-- dLP7 e* /'?Ws ?? y lt?C f V t/? --? -?-t,,? E E s e ?l d L-/ 9L/ A;L C urrv 'r 1 ` V 7/'L -, ,' _ D - MrN 77 / .e S TeFFP;fo.?LAl 7C I?gr c Aam&- (PJA?& A6,vz) A fl - Sire F a" ?i'- ??? ? °J 3 ?a /??'A'- c .-?,.? ? L'am' n??'i'/ ? T „?_ u '? '? CJ? ? ?'? ??' ? ? F?f ?1 ? 91G ? G w, . 1'?'C,? ?? u Gc ,? A? is ?1 ! j r'V! e- ff C M I I _ 9i1 iv1 vL Z-4 n 37 ?.n AtAftr- h6A ?& P&vZ) A D SIYrN 6 y31-/G' DoZ ,AtAm6. (Py-&A??P&vZ) A fl S!CTN F D "?u C --V ilk 1-7 fl • SlrxN.4 Nit e t- Z f C ?' I?A Tr. ILA Mer ,' t , dde c Fv-. 77???L4 (a 2 Id &9 3R)2,D-D a A, F-k gage= b - S N u 3S i P> tat d c k ??-e?ti C/ , r c) C?C C 1 C /i'.. , _ c c- 2 r Y . _.^.t a ?IIC ?1 C ; (+G r / " S, e 4 1 'I, exjzg 7e 31. (Pi-&.A;& RINZ) A D - S ?u f L' y !1 47 '', ?•' ' ?' ti!? `'' L i -.? S - Y.P C- ?? r l ru 14 1 1 1 V\ 1 ?.` Y ?1? Curt _Tcc \ fl iQ _ 41 PAGE 7/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 1, 1992 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/OUTDOOR STORAGE TOM THUMB/BLACKHAWK PLAZA Mayor Egan introduced this item as a conditional use permit for.Tom Thumb, to allow outdoor storage in a Commercial Zoning District on Lots 4 and 5, Block 1, Blackhawk Plaza Addition, located along the north side of Diffley Road in the SE 1/4 of Section 20. Wachter moved, McCrea seconded, a motion to deny an application for a conditional use permit to allow outdoor storage in a commercial zoning district on Lots 4 and 5, Block 1, Blackhawk Plaza Addition and directed the City Attorney to draft findings of fact under the existing ordinance. Aye: 4 Nay 0 ?TEV• BUSINESSI; DANIEL DRIVE/DIFFLEY ROAD HUD PROPERTY Mayor Egan introduced this item as a request for direction regarding the Daniel Drive/Diffley Road parcel. City Administrator Hedges provided background on the item and referred to Director of Parks & Recreation Vraa's memorandum of November 24; 1992. Councilmember McCrea expressed her confusion as to how the item had reached this point when she had understood that if any of the property acquired from HUD was found not to be needed by the City, it would be sold. Mayor Egan also stated that this area is well-served by the park system and questioned whether additional parkland was addressed in the City's park plan. He noted that developing the property for sale and then using the proceeds for existing parks would be closer to what the Council intended for the property. Director of Parks & Recreation Vraa wished to clarify for the Council that staking of the storm water pond had caught the attention of the neighbors. When staff invited them to a meeting to discuss the ponding and grading, the neighbors asked if a park was possible and wanted to take their request to the City Council. City Administrator Hedges said that the residents had contacted the City regarding their concerns about what was intended for the property and staff had been very clear about the Council's intentions. Mr. Hedges stated that staff was not advocating a park but were only bring the resident's wishes to the attention of the Council. The Council indicated they would be willing to listen to the proposal; however, it was agreed that with a tight budget, it would be difficult to agree to a park proposal that did not have benefit for the entire City and its park system. Tish Whetstone, 917 Curry Trail, stated they have a beautiful wooded lot behind them and they would like to keep it. She also said they were not connected to Trapp Farm Park or Northview Park by the City's trail system. Pat Connolly, 921 Curry, cited the large number of families in the area as the need for a neighborhood park. He asserted that it is the only area in the City without direct access--no trails or sidewalks--to a park. Mr. Connolly said he believed this was a unique situation. Mayor Egan noted that the points were well-taken; however, this situation did not meet the criteria spelled out in the City's master park plan. He said the City could not establish separate and unique criteria just because the land is available. Councilmember McCrea agreed and noted the number of areas in the City where a greater need exists for green space. Councilmember Pawlenty asked if the master park plan envisioned land use changes in this area. Director of Parks & Recreation Vraa said the master plan indicated the existing parkland should meet park needs in that area. PAGE 8/EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 1, 1992 After discussion of various options, Acting Community Development Director Hohenstein restated Council's direction as developing the property as residential, attempting to grade the property in a fashion that is sensitive to the remaining trees on the site, and platting the property for sale. 1993 FEE SCHEDULE Mayor Egan introduced this item as consideration of the 1993 Fee Schedule. Director of Finance VanOverbeke pointed out that fees relating to park dedication and water quality dedication had not been finalized by the Advisory Parks, Recreation, & Natural Resources Commission and would be brought back to the Council if there is a change. After various questions, Wachter moved, McCrea seconded, a motion to approve the 1993 Comprehensive Fee Schedule as presented. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 CITY CODE AMENDMENT/ALARM REGULATIONS Mayor Egan introduced this item as an amendment, ordinance Section 10.43, Fire, Burglary, and Safety Alarm Regulations and Requirements. City Attorney Sheldon asked that a minor change be made under Subdivision 4, A, with the substitution of the word, "amount" for the word, "fine," and that Section D, Confidentiality, be stricken. The Council agreed. McCrea moved, Pawlenty seconded, a motion to approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 10.43 regarding fire, burglary, and safety alarm regulations and requin ements incorporating the following changes: Subdivision 4, A. Change the word, "fine," to 'amount." Subdivision 4, D. Strike in entirety Aye: 4 Nay: 0 ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE/HOLIDAY INN Mayor Egan introduced this as a license, for on-sale liquor, Holiday Inn (Doubletree Hotel), 2700 Pilot Knob Road. The Comptroller for Holiday Inn was present to answer any questions. Councilmember McCrea asked if the license was being issued with not one of the applicants being from Minnesota. The Comptroller indicated the license would be administered by him and he is a Burnsville resident. McCrea moved, Pawlenty seconded, a motion to approve an on-sale liquor license for the Holiday Inn, formerly the Doubletree Hotel, located at 2700 Pilot Knob Road. Aye: 4 Nay. 0 SPECIAL PERMIT/FAITH CHURCH OF GLORY Mayor Egan introduced this item as a special permit for Faith Church of Glory to allow church services to be held in an office warehouse at 3584 Kennebec Drive and zoned LI (Light Industrial) located in the northwest quarter of Section 17. It was noted this is the second church to hold services at this location and there had been no complaints. Wachter moved, Pawlenty seconded, a motion to approve a special use permit for Faith Church of Glory to allow church services to be held in an office warehouse at 3584 Kennebec Drive and subject to the following conditions: qo MEMORANDUM TO: TOM HEDGES, CITY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION STEPHEN SULLIVAN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/PARKS PLANNER DATE: NOVEMBER 24, 1992 RE: PARKS NEEDS STUDY 1pANIEL DRIVEIDIF LEY ROAD PAR L4 Issue The City Council is asked to review and determine whether the referenced parcel should be used for single family development, parks development or a combination of the two land uses, and how the property should be disposed. The subject parcel is located south of Diffley Road and east of Daniel Drive (See Figure #1). The parcel was acquired from H.U.D. as a required residual property with the Lexington/Diffley athletic site purchase. Originally, the parcel was approximately 7.2 acres costing the City approximately $19,100.00 per acre including all assessments. Additional assessments have amounted to approximately $110,000.00. Total acreage has now been reduced to approximately 5.6 acres as a result of giving road right-of-way for both Daniel Drive and County Road 30. Also, a large portion of the site is within a storm water ponding easement which was in place at the time of the acquisition. At the time of acquisition, the parcel was zoned R-4 and was subsequently down zoned to R-1 with the intent the property would be sold. The development of property west of Daniel Drive has directed additional storm water to the subject parcel. Staff has been working with O.S.M. consulting engineers preparing a pond design to accommodate the additional storm water volume (See Figure #2). The pond design parameters were to 1) provide the storm water volume, 2) improve water quality, 3) preserve a majority of the significant trees and 4) allow for the resale of up to eight single family lots to recapture a portion of the initial acquisition costs. The construction of the pond will occur with the upgrade of County Road #30 in 1993. The Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission, at their October 1992 meeting, reviewed the pond design and had the opportunity to discuss the concerns of several attending residents. The residents inquired whether a portion of the property could be purchased by the abutting homeowners. In addition, they expressed their preference for utilizing the parcel for parks purposes instead of residential lots. Residents stated that the current parks are too far away or not safely accessible. The Commission requested that staff meet with the residents and that this item be returned at their November meeting. Al. Parks Needs Study Daniel Drive/Diffley Road Parcel November 24, 1992 Page 2 On Monday, November 2, staff met with three residents representing two adjacent properties. The residents had contacted approximately 12 neighbors informing them of the meeting. The following are concerns expressed at that meeting: The residents preferred that the parcel be used for the preservation of the trees with a small area along Daniel Drive being used for a developed park. The park should include playground equipment and a hard court. Preferably, no residential lots should be placed within the property. One resident in attendance suggested a revision to this no residential development preference. This scenario simply omitted several residential lots for the park and provided for residential development of the remaining property abutting Daniel Drive. 2. A loop pedestrian wayside trail be placed at the oak knoll connecting to the proposed bituminous trail along County Road 30. 3. The residents also asked that the City consider selling a portion of the property to the abutting homeowners should there be interest. 4. Thatpedestrian circulation be evaluated and modified to promote safe and effective linkage to the City parks and schools. This includes a re-evaluation of the Daniel Drive trail which was proposed but eliminated at the request of residents two years ago. The group also discussed other park amenities which were not seen as being necessary elements in this proposed park area. Concern was expressed for safe pedestrian traffic along Daniel Drive. High traffic volumes on Daniel Drive to Diffley raise concerns as to roadway width, striping and signage. The Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission revisited the item at the November 1992 meeting. Reviewing the neighborhood's concerns, the Commission recommended that a portion of the property along Daniel Drive be utilized for a vest pocket park and that staff provide concept alternatives of the mini-park for Commission review at a future meeting. Staff has since prepared several concepts as part of this memorandum for the City Council. This preliminary planning effort indicates that a small park is feasible but does not address the Council's ultimate action determining whether a nark is needed or the residential pry is sold for single family loc. AlternativeA/Sale of Lots Alternative A is for the sale of eight single family residential lots along Daniel Drive. The site is currently zoned for this land use. The Council may recall the downzoning from multi- -family which occurred after City acquisition. Parks Needs Study Daniel Drive/Diffley Road Parcel November 24, 1992 Page 3 Five of the eight lots are improved with sewer and water services implemented with the upgrade of Daniel Drive. The three northern lots are yet to be served. The platting of eight lots would place approximately 2.2 acres of the 5.6 acre site into a residential land use. The remaining area would be used for ponding and woodland/open space preservation. This 3.4 acre parcel would remain in public ownership. Staff believes that the five southerly lots of the eight would sell for no less than $30,000 each. The three remaining lots would sell for less, given their location and proximity to the intersection of Diffley and Daniel Drive. Sale of the lots would recapture the investment of the Park Site Fund which was used to originally acquire this property. Alternative B/Sale of Lots and Develop Mini-Park Before evaluating Alternative B, the following information may help the City Council in evaluating the parkland need using the standards from the Comprehensive Parks System Plan. The subject parcel is located within the north central portion of Park Service Area 26 (See Figure #3). The Park Service Area limits include all the residential property west of Dodd Road, south of County Road 30, north of County Road 32 and east of County Road 43. The PSA limits were expanded with the rezoning from C.S.C. to single family as a result of the Lexington Pointe Additions. Staff estimates that the build out population would be approximately 4,700. The Park Systems Plan's standard for service by a neighborhood park is 2,000 to 5,000 residents. The Park Service Area is served by Walnut Hill Park and Trapp Farm Park. The entire park service population, including the subject parcel and neighborhood, is within 3/4 miles of these two parks. A major playground was recently installed at Trapp Farm Park. This playground is approximately 1/2 mile from the subject parcel. Pedestrian access would be along Daniel Drive to the Trenton Trail park access. Access to Walnut Hill would be along a future north/south trail corridor which intersects with the Highline Trail Corridor adjacent to Lexington Pointe 8th Addition (See Figure #4). The neighborhood and Commission's discussions regarding the vest pocket park concept includes a facility program with a playground, bard court play area and trails. The facilities' associated costs are: $20,000 for a playground, $3,500 for a hard court, $3,000 for trails, $3,000 for grading, $3,000 turf establishment, $1,000 site furnishings and $3,500 for landscaping. The development and facility total cost is approximately $37,000. Assuming a reduction of 2 lots at $35,000 each the development, facility and lost revenue cost would total approximately $107,000. 43. Parks Needs Study Daniel Drive/Diffley Road Parcel November 24, 1992 Page 4 The alternative of parkland development can be based on two scenarios. The first is the total utilization of the 5.6 acre parcel for parks and preservation purposes. This scenario would preserve additional trees along Daniel Drive, provide a greater visual aesthetic to the neighborhood, increase the visual curb appeal from Daniel Drive and allow for an expanded facility program with the proposed park. The fiscal consequence would be the loss of the initial investment, and offsetting revenues from lot sales and the additional development costs. The second scenario is one which blends single family lots and parkland development. Staff has prepared two concepts which meet the Commission's facility program, consumes two lots and utilizes the pond area as a parkland amenity. The Commission recommendation included a basic park facility program which includes a playground and hardcourt. Staff has added to this program statement with the following: • The park layout utilize visually and functionally the pond and surrounding wooded parcel as a viable parkland resource. • The park layout include trails to integrate facilities and increase accessibility to the site. • Additional facilities be provided if opportunities exist and associated development/operation costs are low. • The park layout preserves significant vegetation. Reforestation is used to replace trees lost by parkland development for aesthetic enhancement and as buffers to undesirable conditions. • The park layout safely locates facilities in respect to adjacent roadways, steep slopes and pond. • Provide adequate buffer between parkland facilities and adjacent residential land uses. • Provide an effective park layout which is compatible with future residential development Parkland Concept A is located within the southeast corner of the parcel (See Figure #5). The park layout provides approximately 170' of frontage along Daniel Drive. The park's depth extends into the adjacent pond and woodland area. The facility program includes a playground, hardcourt, bituminous trial, soft surface trail, benches, picnic node and small open play area. Parks Needs Study Daniel Drive/Diffley Road Parcel November 24, 1992 Page 5 The park layout proposes a hard court and playground off a central trail. These facilities are 40-50' from Daniel Drive, 25' from existing residential to the east and 20' from potential residential to the west. These areas are proposed to be planted with an evergreen buffer to provide additional separation from the adjacent residential and roadway. A 20' x 50' open play area is proposed north of the hardcourt. A shrub hedge is shown north of the open play area to provide separation from the pond slopes The shrubs would not visually separate this space to the pond/woodland area to the north. A soft surface trail extends approximately 230' through the eastern woodland to a small picnic node. This trail would have little to no impact to the site as a result of its development. Benches are proposed adjacent to the playground and at a location which provides a long view over the pond to the oak knoll. The park layout allows for potential development of six residential lots to the northwest along Daniel Drive. Parkland Concept B is located within the northwest comer of the parcel (See Figure #6). The park layout provides approximately 230' of frontage along Daniel Drive. The park depth extends 500' easterly to the oak knoll. The facility program includes a playground, hardcourt, bituminous trail, soft surface trail, benches and picnic node. The park layout orients itself to a future pedestrian path which has linkage to the Highline Corridor extending to Walnut Hill and Trapp Farm Park. The park layout proposes a hardcourt and playground off a central trail. These facilities are 35'-40' from Daniel Drive and 50'-120' from Diffley Road. A 6' berm is proposed at the Daniel Drive/Diffley Road intersection providing additional separation. The playground is 20' from the potential residential to the south. These areas are proposed planted with an evergreen buffer. A soft surface path extends from the bituminous path through the existing wood to the Diffley Road Trail. An informal sitting/picnic area is proposed adjacent to the trail within the oak knoll area. The trail and picnic area could be developed with no impact to the oak woods. The park layout allows for the potential development of six residential lots to the southeast along Daniel Drive. Summary The acquisition of the subject parcel was based on H.U.D.'s terms of the purchase for the Lexington Diffley athletic park site. At the time of acquisition, this parcel was considered of no significant parkland purpose. It was supposed that this parcel would eventually be sold and these dollars returned to the Park Site Fund. 0 Parks Needs Study Daniel Drive/Diffley Road Parcel November 24, 1992 Page 6 The question before the City Council is whether these past parameters have changed providing benefit to the City's current and future parkland needs. The City's acquisition of the parcel has provided benefit to the storm sewer infrastructure by allowing the development of a storm sewer pond. This proposed storm water pond improvement has provided residual benefit by preserving trees/open space, providing water quality benefit and maintaining a visual quality within the neighborhood. Since acquisition, the City's intent for land use has changed with the down zoning of the parcel from multi-family to single family. Since acquisition, the dynamics of change are evident for the Diffley/Daniel parcels the question is: Is there a need for a park? Should Park Site Fund dollars be prioritized for acquisition as well as development? According to the Comprehensive Parks Systems Plan, Park Service Area #26 meets a majority of the City's parkland service standards. The Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission, in their review of the Lexington Point 8th residential subdivision, concluded that no additional parkland was necessary to meet the increased residential development within Park Service Area #26. This is not representative of the Commission's current recommendation to include a small park with the remaining residual area being utilized for single family lots. The development of a vest pocket park would service the immediate neighborhood and provide additional benefit by its integration with the preservation space associated with the storm sewer pond area. For Cite Council Action The City Council may consider the following recommendations: The parcel be platted for eight single family lots. 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Ken reminded the Commission that they had reviewed the grading plan for the proposed retention pond at their October meeting. Since the October meeting staff has re-reviewed the grading for the pond area and has seen no need for substantial changes to the design. The current plan preserves a significant amount of trees on the east side adjacent to the residential properties, is approximately 1.5 acres with a normal water elevation of 946. The high water elevation will be at a 952 with the pond bottom at an elevation of 943 which leaves 3 feet of water in the pond. Ken noted that this wet volume promotes water quality and provides for an aesthetic pond. The pond also meets the storm water volumetric needs and promotes effective water quality while preserving the greatest number of significant trees on the site. The design also provides for development of the remaining residual property either as single family lots and/or as park. After further discussion, Kevin Knight moved, Jonathan Widem seconded the motion with all members voting in favor to accept the grading plan for pond JP-69 as presented. Director Vraa identified the second issue for the Commission to consider is the determination of what to do with the residual portion of this property. It was noted that the preferred use suggested by the residents is for preservation of the trees on this property and that it be used for a developed park. Ken explained that staff has reviewed this request and it is clear that the site could accommodate a hard court and play equipment area without significant disruption to the resource. It could also accommodate a relatively small, five to seven stall parking lot if necessary. As background Mr. Vraa explained that the residual land borders Daniel Drive and utilities were stubbed in when Daniel Drive was upgraded to allow for the eventual sale of these lots. Ken continued that staff met with the neighboring residents on Monday, November 2 to solicit their input. The residents expressed their concern for safety in this area as well as their desire to have an accessible play space. Based on that input, athletic development on the site has been ruled out resulting in staff researching a playground and hard court area. The total estimate including play equipment, hard court, parking lot, grading and site restoration could range from $42-48,000. Further discussion with the residents indicated the potential for a trailway off Diffley that would, perhaps, loop through the wooded area on the north and then come back to Diff ley. Landscape Architect/Park Planner Sullivan noted that the subject parcel is located within the north central edge of Park Service Area 26 which include all the residential property west of Dodd Road, south of County Road 30, north of County Road 32, and east of County Road 43. The PSA limits were expanded with the rezoning from CSC to Single Family as a result of the Lexington Pointe Additions. The parks serving this PSA are Walnut Hill Park and Trapp Farm Park with the entire park service population, including the subject parcel and neighborhood, located within 3/4 mile of these two parks. It is anticipated that the buildout population would be approximately 4,700 (the Park Systems Plan's standards for service by a neighborhood park is 2-5,000 residents). 53. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Minutes of November 5, 1992 Meeting Page 3 Steve continued that maintenance of the residual property allows for open space fora small playground area that would more accessibly serve the approximately 50 children in the immediate area.. Steve reiterated that the playground at Walnut Hill is approximately 3/4 mile from this area and Trapp Farm Park is approximately 1/2 mile away. Northview Elementary School is immediately north of this. parcel, however County Road 30 makes access difficult to this playground. It was noted that in discussions with the Engineering Department regarding the upgrading of County Road 30, the installation of a semaphore on Braddock and Co. Rd. 30 to provide a safe access to Northview Elementary School may be considered. This could be further enhanced by a crosswalk with pedestrian activated lights in the future. Another alternative outlined for Commission consideration was the sale of the residual land for eight single family lots. Staff anticipates that the five southerly lots would sell for no less than $30,000 and the three remaining lots would be less given their location and proximity to the Diffley and Daniel Drive intersection. Yet another alternative presented for consideration was to have the City keep the property at its current R-1 zoning and defer a decision based on future information and need. It was noted that the down side of this option may be the interpretation that the property is zoned for 'parks' and not R-1 resulting in confusion if the property is developed at a later date. Mr. Vraa reiterated the options available to the Commission; 1) Recommend the sale of residual property for lot development, 2) Apportion the residual portion for residential lot development reserving the remainder for parks use, 3) Retain all the residual property for parks use or 4) Retain the property, do not change zoning classification from R-1 thus reserving the opportunity to review the parcel and parkland needs at a later date. Chairman Jack Johnson invited anyone in the audience to share their comments and concerns. Larry Foster asked if the numbers used in calculating the use in this PSA were current numbers or those anticipated at build out. Mr. Vraa responded that the numbers were based on future build out. Pat Connolly, 921 Curry Trail (Lot 1, Block 1) noted that his children were older and perhaps would not be using a playground nearby but shared his concern for the large number of children that live in this area. He continued that there is no safe access to the parks that are currently within this PSA where parents could feel comfortable letting them go to these parks alone. He noted that the concerns of the neighbors should be a high priority as the Commission reviews this issue. Mr. Connolly then pointed out several areas where small parks were provided for neighborhoods that did not have as many people in them as this neighborhood. Lakeside Park and Oak Chase Park were targeted as such parks. Mr. Connolly continued that although there were parks near this neighborhood, the accessibility was poor; he indicated there was no trail to get to Walnut Hill Park nor was there easy access to Trapp Farm Park. The safety of the children in this area was of utmost importance to Mr. Connolly. Pat commented that a bike path along he Highline Trail was to go in three years ago and still was not completed. Jack Johnson asked why the original trail planned along Daniel Drive was eliminated. As Director Vraa began explaining the background of this issue, Pat Connolly interjected that he would clarify the history for the Commission. Mr.Connolly stated that the trail along Daniel Drive was going to move to the south side because that land was zoned other than residential and it was felt this would be a better location for the trail. When the property was re-zoned to residential it was felt that it would be unsafe for a trail to cross several driveways, Mr. Connolly continued. There was a bike path planned to Trapp Farm Park, however, in Mr. Connolly's opinion, it was not a good location because the trail seemed to just terminate on the hill near Trapp Farm Park. He also stated that the incline was such that it would be very difficult for pedestrians to use a stroller on this section of trail. J4. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Minutes of November 5, 1992 Meeting Page 4 Steve Sullivan clarified that the intent of having a trail along Daniel Drive was because of it's natural north/south route making the distance from Curry Trail to Trapp Farm Park a distance of .4 miles. Steve added that staff's intention is to provide the most efficient transportation for neighborhoods to parks with a strong concern for safety. It was felt that the trail along Daniel Drive was the safest option at the time. Homeowner of 913 Curry Trail noted that this will be a very heavily developed area. He continued that he understands the financial impact to the city in holding these lots but expressed his preference for leaving the area just as it is. He felt that developing more homes in this location seemed like overkill. He suggested that the city consider leaving the property as it is and allow the residents to maintain it; something similar to 'adopting' the park. Mr. Vraa responded that this has been done in the past and may be a consideration. Marsha Schoemaker who lives at the intersection of Braddock and Daniel Drive indicated that she has three children and provides day care service to other children. She continued that she does not feel comfortable sending children to either Walnut Hill Park or Trapp Farm Park without going along. She would prefer a park closer to the neighborhood to allow children to go to the park without their parents. Jack Johnson asked if there had been any consideration given to providing an overpass to Northview School during the upgrading of County Road 30. Ken Vraa responded that that had not been a consideration; rather, thought was being given to the semaphore on Braddock and Diffley. Ms. Schoemaker indicated that even if there was an easier access to Northview School she didn't think that using the playground during the school day was allowed and she would still not be comfortable allowing children to cross Diffley at that point. Pat Connolly reiterated that this is the only area of this size that doesn't have direct access to a park and the City needs to look at what's best for this neighborhood. Jack Johnson explained that there will be access to parks once the trail links are completed in this area. Ryan Neese, 4224 Daniel Drive indicated that he has been in the neighborhood for only two months. He continued that one of the factors in purchasing their home was the wooded area directly across from them and they would like to see that maintained as it is. He also asked if it was feasible to place a trail completely around the pond. Mr. Vraa responded that a trail of this type could be done, however there would be substantial tree loss in order to accommodate that request. Since expenditure of dollars seemed to be an issue, Mr. Connolly asked what the cost was for the development of Oak Chase Park and Lakeside Park. Mr. Vraa responded that in order to give a more current cost figure perhaps the park near Manor Lake would be a more accurate comparison at this time. Ken continued that the Manor Lake park site is approximately five acres in size and consists of open space that has been graded with 3/4 acre of wetland. The park was graded as part of an agreement with the developer as a cost savings measure. Ken added that the cost of the land, parking lot, playground, ballfield and hard court was approximately $130,000. Mr. Connolly again reiterated that their neighborhood area will be larger at build out than the Manor Lake area and tei, that $42-48,000 would not be an outrageous price to pay for park improvements. Mr. Vraa clarified that the $42-48,000 amount reflected only the costs for improvement to the land but did not include the cost of the land and the assessments that had to be paid. When asked what that figure was, Mr. Vraa responded that it was $19,000/acre or approximately $138-140,000 plus the assessments on the property. In response to comments from Mr. Connolly, Jack Johnson explained that the Commission's job is to try to determine what the best use for this residual property will be and make a- recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Johnson added that the existing Park System Plan does not call for a park in this area. An issue that will need to be weighed is setting a precedent by providing a park in response to a request from a neighborhood where one was normally not planned. Jack continued that the Commission's task is to provide for parks throughout the City in a very planned manner to meet the needs of the whole community as well as the neighborhoods. 01 65 Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Minutes of November 5, 1992 Meeting Page 5 Tish Wetstone, 917 Curry Trail, noting that she was new in the area, asked what happened to the dollars that were collected by the developer that were originally dedicated for trails. Steve Sullivan responded that any dollars collected for trails dedication fees are placed in the trails dedication fund and are used to enhance the trail system throughout the City. Ms. Wetstone expressed her concern for the safety of pedestrians and bikers along Daniel Drive because it is a very busy street. She suggested that consideration be given to placing a white line on the street. Director Vraa stated he would check with the City Engineer and suggested that the residents follow up with Tom Colbert, Director of Public Works to see if this option would be feasible. Mr. Joe Heubner, noting there was significant interest by the neighborhood to have this park, suggested that they be allowed to help with the maintenance or upkeep if a park is developed. Dan Mooradian asked what impact not selling these lots would have on the development of already existing parks and those that are planned to be built in the next several years. Mr. Vraa responded that this particular parcel of land was purchased from the Park Site Fund which can only be used for park acquisition or development. Since approximately $150,000 was taken from this fund to purchase these lots, there is that much less in the fund for development of parks. The question that needs to be addressed, Mr. Vraa continued, is the importance of this issue in relationship to the C.I.P. and if it is determined that this is a park to be developed, than direction will need to be given as to the time frame and the dollars that will be expended. Ted Billy clarified that the City was required to purchase this tract of land , along with other small tracts,as a condition for purchasing the Lexington/Diffley site. Jonathan Widem asked what the intention was for this land at the time it was purchased. Mr. Vraa responded that the Council directed the re-sale of this land and wanted it downzoned from R-4 to R-1, which did occur. Mr. Mooradian asked how often the City has purchased property that it did not intend to use and Mr. Vraa responded this is the first time he has seen this occur since he has been with the City of Eagan. Kevin Knight reiterated that this is a very unique situation since the development of a park in this area is not currently in the Park System Plan. Kevin continued that since there are a significant number of trees on these lots he would like to see as many trees kept as possible. There is a fair amount of parkland within this PSA, however, Mr. Knight agreed that perhaps a modest playground or play area would be appropriate. His suggestion was that the two closest lots to Curry be used for play area and/or hard court and that the balance of the lots along Daniel Drive be sold. Mr. Johnson asked if a park could be placed on two lots. Mr. Sullivan responded that it would be tight but it may be possible. Kevin Knight reiterated that he would prefer to see the trees on the eastern most lot be kept. Pat Connolly interjected that three lots would provide a better buffer to the existing neighbors on Curry Trail. Jack Johnson asked Mr.Sullivan if he would be able to estimate how many trees would need to be removed to accommodate a playground on two lots. Steve responded that he would need to look at some options but trees would need to be removed. Dan Mooradian indicated his biggest concern is the eastern most lot on Daniel Drive that butts up to Lots 1 and 2 since it appears to be the most valuable lot. It is the lot that will bring the most revenue because it is wooded but selling it would eliminate any buffer from the immediately adjacent lots along Curry Trail. Mr. Connolly again interjected that ideally, the neighbors would like to have that lot left as it is. Erin lpsen expressed her concern for the precedent this decision can set. She continued that the Commission's responsibility is to look at the City as a whole and if this request is approved there will be many more neighborhoods with similar circumstances that will be requesting a park closer to their home. Jack Johnson added that this long-range issue may be best discussed as the Parks System Plan is being upgraded. it's possible, Mr. Johnson continued, that one of the things that could be discovered in the process is the need for mini parks just as is being discussed at this site. Erin suggested that if the Commission was going to pursue a park at this site that two lots be set aside, that the Parks System Plan be updated and if it is determined that a park should not go into this location, then the lots can be sold. Dan Mooradian added that if lots were set aside, he would not be in favor of developing them at this time. Another point brought up by Ms. lpsen was which park will wait for development to occur in order to accommodate this new addition to parks. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Minutes of November 5,1992 Meeting Page 6 After further discussion, Jonathan Widem moved that the top five lots , from Diffley to Curry Trail, be sold for development and that the three lots on Daniel Drive closest to Curry Trail be held for eventual development of a mini-park. Ted Billy stated that the lots could be sold as suggested but questioned if the City would be any richer. He suggested leaving the parcel as it is and if at some point in the future it becomes necessary to sell them, a decision can be made at that time. Again Ted reiterated wanting to leave the land as it is in its natural condition. Kevin Knight stated he agreed with Mr. Widem's motion and agreed that most all objectives can be met by keeping 2-3 lots. He continued that there should be some flexibility in determining whether 2 or 3 lots are needed to provide the playground area discussed. Director Vraa suggested that the Commission may want to look at some possible layouts to see if other lots may be more appropriate for a park. Jonathan Widem suggested maintaining the eastern most lot for tree preservation and consider open space and play area being installed on the two lots west. Steve Sullivan reminded the Commission that there area number of parameters to look at when designing a park; one being that a small playground/open play area may result in the neighborhood using the park for a very limited amount of time and then will find the need for more facilities that are already within their PSA. Steve suggested that the Commission may want to look long term at providing better access to the parks to the south . After further discussion, there was no second to Mr. Widem's motion. Kevin Knight then moved and Jonathan Widem seconded the motion to have staff develop a plan for a park to include playground and hard court surface to be located within the lots owned by the City of Eagan from Diffley Road to Curry Trail and that the balance of the lots be sold for development. The number of lots and location of lots has not been determined as yet and will be dependent upon the park design. Those voting in favor included Erin Ipsen, Jack Johnson, Jonathan Widem, Dan Mooradian and Kevin Knight. Ted Billy was opposed. The motion was carried. Ryan Neese added that he was in favor of leaving the area in a natural state. He would not be opposed, however to selling the three western most lots for development and leaving the balance for park. Director Vraa added that the residents had also requested consideration be given to providing a trail corridor on the north side of the pond, parallel to Diffley Road. Ken indicated that two options had been discussed; one was a loop trail that would bring traffic into the wooded area north of the pond and then back to the trail on Diffley and the other option was a spur trail that would allow walkers to enter the wooded area, overlook the pond and then walk back to Diffley Road. In response to a question from Kevin Knight regarding the cost for such a trail, Mr. Vraa responded that a loop trail of 250-300 feet would be approximately $2,500- 3,000. After further discussion, Jonathan Widem moved, Ted Billy seconded the motion with all members voting in favor to recommend the construction of a spurtrail that will leave Diffley Road north of the pond and terminate just north of the pond. PARK SERVICE AREA 36E Director Vraa introduced this item reminding the Commission they had made a recommendation to the City Council in February of 1992 that the City seek parkland in the south 1/2 of Park Service Area 36E. The City Council subsequently approved that recommendation and instructed staff to begin the search fora park in that area. Ken identified two parcels as potential park sites; one owned by Mr. Jay Carroll and one owned by Mr. Neary. Mr. Carroll's property is 6 acres in size whereas Mr. Neary's property is 19 acres including his home. Mr. Vraa continued that there is no immediate need to acquire a park given the relatively undeveloped characteristics and lack of service population at this time although this would not preclude the Commission from being proactive in reviewing the need and location of a park for the future. 51? MEMORANDUM TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: MAY 4, 1993 RE: PARK NAMING Background: The Advisory Commission, at a workshop session several months ago took up the issue of officially naming park land in park service section 36-W. This park is now generally identified as Manor Lake Park. Attached for the new members of the Advisory Commission is the policy that the Advisory Commission has previously used in park naming. Former Advisory Commission member, Richard Carroll has done some background checking on ownership of the property to determine if there is any significant name or historical event which would lend to a suggested name. This research did not unveil any significant information. There are several suggested names for the Advisory Commission to consider at this time. 1. Manor Lake: This name follows the subdivision from which a portion of the property was obtained as a dedication. It should be noted, however, that Manor Lake is not the official name of the lake from which this subdivision surrounds. 2. Holz Park: This is after Otto Holz who currently resides in the farm house and from which the property was acquired for the Manor Lake development. Mr. Holz has been a long time resident of Eagan and had previously farmed this land. However, naming the park after this individual does not strictly meet the criteria previously established for the naming of a park after an individual. The Holz's are an elderly couple and in relatively poor health. Mr. Holz informs me that the lake, currently called Manor Lake, was once known as Holz Lake by the farm residents in rural Eagan. Again, we do not officially have this as the name of the lake. 3. Lakeview Park: This name comes after the addition to the south of the park and from which a portion of the park was acquired. Lakeview Addition actually references the view of the lake to the south not the view of the lake the park overlooks. However, Lakeview Park comes from both the subdivision and from the fact that the park does overlook the lake body. The Advisory Commission may wish to generate additional names for this park before coming to any conclusion. Any recommendation for a park name should be forwarded to the City Council for final adoption. KV/dj COMMISSIONMANORNAM. MEM (po. CRITERIA FOR NAMING EAGAN PARKS 1. Parks may be named for the living if they have contributed 75% of the property of 75% of the land cost for the park. 2. Parks may be named for the deceased after 50 years have elapsed from the time of death. The deceased may include local or national heroes and national, state or local officials. 3. Parks may be named for streets, neighborhoods, historic events and characters, trees, flowers, places and feature names, great ideas, and mythological and descriptive names. These names should be indigenous to Eagan. 4. Parks should not be named for civic organizations in order to avoid community conflicts. 5. Park or facility names should not be changed without good cause. They should be named carefully and with permanent intent. 6. The criteria should be reviewed from time to time, and if necessary, periodically revised to offer the naming committee a practical, up-to-date and helpful tool through which practical decisions may be reached and by which difficult situations may be amicably reconciled. (Q 1. MEMORANDUM TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION DATE: APRIL 27, 1993 RE: WADING POOL REPORT Background At the March 10 and April 1 Advisory Commission meetings, staff provided preliminary information concerning wading pools. That preliminary work demonstrated that a basic, simple pool, according to Minnesota Department of Health regulations, is not feasible. Staff requested direction from the Commission regarding what depth of research to pursue and were advised to pursue a comprehensive study. Scope of f Inquiry The study began with inquiry with the Minnesota Department of Health which has the statutory regulatory powers associated with facilities such as wading pools. How that influences the proposed Eagan facility is presented in this memorandum. Municipal agencies that operate wading pools were also contacted. Perspectives on recent construction, management, operation and revenue are synthesized from those conversations. Dakota County Parks provided data concerning the Schultz Lake Beach operation. Perspective on the influence weather plays on participation and a glimpse at bather numbers at an Eagan outdoor facility are found in the data. Several communities shared their philosophy concerning wading pools. They related experiences that led to policies that influence their management of a wading pool. Perspectives on liability were also discussed. Finally, special features such as fountains, bubblers and the like were reviewed. Aspects such as initial cost and impact on the facility were researched. 0 Minnesota Department of Health Construction Requirements: The statutory requirements for construction of public wading pools mirror the requirements for deeper water public "swimming" pools. Prior to construction, all plans and specifications require approval by Environmental Health. This required review and approval includes: .Pool, deck and fence design and materials .Heating, filtration, chemical and recirculation systems • Showers, toilets, dressing rooms; that is a bathhouse design • Signage and safety equipment • Water supply • Sewer system .Lighting • Maintenance/operation plan .Plans for supervision of the pool and bathers Implications: The entire spectrum of operation and management of the wading pool is incorporated into the "up front" design specifications for the facility. It is permissible for a wading pool to be designed to function without lifeguards on duty. Signage requirements are different than for a facility that operates without supervision of bathers. State regulations require a bath house for a wading pool. This will increase the city's initial project costs, and also impacts the site design and future development considerations. For instance, if the city's master plan for the site calls for an outdoor swimming pool at some point in the future, the size and orientation of the bath house for the initial project will be influenced. Bathrooms are sized according to bather loads. Therefore, if you size the bathrooms to meet the wading pool needs, it will be too small for any future pool expansion. Regulations for technical operation and maintenance of a wading pool are the same as required for a swimming pool. A licensed, designated pool operator must perform the technical maintenance of the pool mechanical systems, monitor the pool water at prescribed intervals and maintain records of bather loads as required by the state. Annual renewal of licensure is typical. A wading pool may, with specific signage, be managed without lifeguards on duty. Rescue equipment and a telephone must be provided. Opportunity for revenue are diminished when a wading pool is essentially unsupervised. There is some question whether the public would perceive that a wading pool is "lifeguard" supervised if staff were on site accepting entrance fees. The overall implication concerning supervision is the necessity to determine, during the design phase, how the wading pool will be managed. Building on the experience of other communities, St. Paul, New Hope, Edina, especially, the city should consider the wading pool a source of revenue. No prior experience in the city of Eagan would lead the public to expect free admittance to the wading pool. State Health Code Issues • Wading pools require 10 square feet per swimmer. • State regulation require toilets, showers and dressing rooms for a wading pool. • High standards for wading pool recirculation systems; water turn-over rate; every 2 hours compared to 4 times in 24 hours for regulation pools. • The chemical/disinfection system must be capable of maintaining the wading pool water in an alkaline condition, pH between 7.2 and 8.2. On-going chemical adjustment is required when toddlers are in the water. • Permissible rate of filtration is subject to the design pump capacity and type of filters used. Neighboring communities report that "Pampers" clog filters, necessitating regulation and supervision. • Maintaining water clarity is a state health code requirement. This issue is tied to the design of the recirculation system and appropriate anticipation of bather load. • Accessibility codes Compliance with state codes impacts construction costs. And, operationally, compliance appears to suggest high levels of maintenance considering that the pool user group is young children. Construction Costs izin : Staff attempted to learn what criteri acommunities use to determine the size their wading pool should be. No necessarily meaningful information was learned as only the city of Minneapolis has a standard. City of Minneapolis: Standard size 1,500 square feet, bather load of 150 people. Typical deck is 10' 12'. Operate over 40, unsupervised wading pools. City of New Hope: Sized it's wading pool to the size of space available in proximity to their swimming pool. City of Edina: Designed a large swimming pool complex and scaled back as needed to meet budget. Recent Construction Costs: The city of Minneapolis reported construction costs for their two most recently built wading pools. They meet all state health codes and again, are 1,500 square feet with a bather load of 150 people. 1990: Electrical/mechanical/walls/floor/10'-12' decks/48" fence/special welded gate and latch: $75,380 Small bathhouse building: 85,000 $160,380' (Does not include site restoration, signage or utilities.) 1992: Electrical/mechanical/walls/floor/10'-12' deck/ 48" fence/special welded gate and latch: $84,003 Bath house facilities were negotiated to an existing park building. (p6. The city of St. Paul operates 3 wading pools,.one is indoors, within pool complexes. They advise constructing wading pools as large as possible. Their most recently constructed wading pool has a trapezoid shape that provides approximately 2,100 square feet of water surface for a bather load of 210 people. 1992: Preliminary design: $ 2,000.00 Design: 10,000.00 Construction: 155,000.00 None of these reported costs include: the cost of bringing utilities to the site, site restoration, landscaping, signage or lifeguard /rescue equipment. It's staff's impression that a budget $200,000 is a like cost estimate for a wading pool when other costs are added. Pool Operation: All communities contacted report high maintenance time commitments for wading pools. Chemical and filtration systems require frequent testing and checking several times each day. Daily skimming or vacuuming is required. Monitoring of the pool\equipment is required even if there are no bathers present, ie. rain, too cold, etc. In the city of Minneapolis, a licensed operator monitors two to three wading pools. All other communities contacted have constructed pool complexes. The pool operators monitor two or more pools at one site. Maintenance of the bath house building, the pool deck and grounds are additional considerations for a wading pool operation. Communities report typically heavy usage of wading pools, necessitating regular janitorial type of maintenance. Pool Management: Stand alone wading pools were found only in the city of Minneapolis, The Minneapolis Park Board's practice of not providing lifeguards is the only management philosophy of that nature found among the communities researched. Minneapolis also does not charge an admission fee at the stand-alone wading pools. In other communities contacted, lifeguards are assigned to the wading pool as well as to the swimming pool and diving well (if so equipped). Other management practices found include: •Admission fees are charged. The range of fees reflects philosophy. • Children; 25C in Farmington, adults $1.50 • New Hope $2.50 per person whether they are a bather or sit on the deck. • St. Paul: children $1.50, adults $2.00 • Edina: $5.00/day for everyone • Family passes and coupon books of various philosophies are available in most of the communities • Richfield charges no fee for children 1 year old or younger • Apple Valley, children under 5 are free with a paying adult 0. (p . •Controlled Access Many communities have established a height restriction for children in the wading pool. Typically that height is 48". In all instances a parent must accompany the child. In practice, the parent may or may not go into the water. These practices were established in response to over exuberance on the part of older youth ages 9 - 15, endangering toddlers. Additionally the focus of the pool was to draw families, not to attract older youth who are dropped off at the site. At pool complexes this practice is not always well received, even if an alternative pool is available. The city of New Hope reported a public relations crisis when they changed policies on day four of operation, barring 9 - 15 year olds from the wading pool. .Usage: All of the communities contacted who actively manage their wading pools reported high levels of usage. Frequent advice was to build as large a wading pool as possible. Given the demographics of Eagan, a 1,500 to 2,100 square foot facility may be too small to adequately handle even "average" day attendance. In addition, communities advised constructing as large a deck as possible. Typical use patterns include parents seated at tables or on towels on the deck rather than in the water. The consensus of opinion among the communities is that properly managed, a wading pool has tremendous potential for generating revenue. None of the communities reported conducting special events or offering private party packages. Again, these communities have wading pools as part of their larger swimming pool facilities. •Insurance None of the communities were aware of any impact on their city's liability insurance as a result of operating a pool, particularly a wading pool. The city of Eagan's loss control manager provided the following perspectives. Typically a wading pool is not a cause for concern, as long as: • The facility is structurally appropriate - no slipping and falling • "Risk" is considered less if managed with lifeguards • If self-standing, appropriate security, signage, lighting, sanitation and patrol • Specify age group • Set guidelines and enforce • If play elements are included, appropriate supervision and maintenance. Also, do not move to a significant play element. (Tall water slides) • Movement now toward partial blocking of the sun, umbrella tables, etc. V. •Plav Features Play features such as fountains, sprays, bubblers or water playgrounds are recommended by the communities that have wading pools. These elements add to water play and augment the attraction of the wading pool. SCS, a California manufacturer of water playgrounds, has worked with the cities of Edina and New Hope. These cities report satisfaction with their units and they hope to add more units in the future. Water playground prices vary according to the number of play elements. Pre- plumbing in necessary for some models. Some of the modular systems can be installed in existing pools. Prices of basic play systems vary between $20,000 and $40,000; again subject to the number of play elements. Inclusion of play features could bridge the gap with over exuberant youngsters. In essence, providing designated play ares, enabling the city to be inclusive to all at the wading pool. Robert Holling, Director of Parks & Recreation in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin cites the importance of play features, enabling their pool to be for everyone. Water Play Park Staff contacted Jon Gurban, former Director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Apple Valley, later a Director in Delta, British Columbia. During his tenure in British Columbia, Mr. Gurban developed an interesting perspective on wading pools; he doesn't believe in them at all. His reasons are, high maintenance, the audience is limited, it is "hard" to charge admission and revenue from concessions alone is not sufficient. In British Columbia he was instrumental in creating Water Spray Parks. 'T'here was no standing water. They play "structures" were a variety of fountains, sprays and cascades. The idea was to create fun play ares. The water spray parks were tremendously, popular, had a broader age range, highly utilized and generated significant revenue. Staff knows of no similar parks in the state of Minnesota nor what codes the State Health Department would apply to a water play park. Attendan chultz Lake Beach Data from Schultz Lake Beach suggests that weather conditions in addition to temperature influence attendance. Wind and clouds in conjunction with 80 degrees results in low attendance. Humidity accelerates swimmers to arrive earlier in the day and to stay later. 0. The Schultz Lake experience in 1991, a warm summer, and 1992, a cool summer, has some of the following characterizations: • Average daily attendance: July '91 - 432; July '92 - 308 • Number of days open: 1991 - 75; 1992 - 67 • Number of days closed: 1991 - 9; 1992 - 12 • Percent of bathers under age 4: 12 - 14% • Temperature range during peak attendance times: July '91, 83 - 96 degrees, July '92, 71 - 85 degrees • Busiest time frame: 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. • Largest single day total attendance: July '91; 1135, 83 degrees, humid; August '92; 1302, 93 degrees, humid • Percent of attendees with passes/season tickets: 25% • Total attendance: '91: 32,154; '92: 18,726 Staff contacted several Minneapolis Recreation Centers to inquire about attendance at wading pools. None of the centers track attendance. The consistent response was when weather was warm, the wading pool is packed. The city of St. Paul did not share any specific attendance numbers. They do, however, consider their wading pools to be a significant source of revenue. Operating Budget Until the size of pool, volume of water, managerial philosophy and hours of operation are know, a definitive operating budget cannot be proposed. The basic budget programs can be identified. Considering a wading pool in the 2,100 + square foot range, with a large deck, bathhouse, operational and supervisory budgets would include: • Energy • Chemicals • Equipment and Supplies • Maintenance and Janitorial • Hazardous Material Management • Staffing • Marketing • Special Events • Miscellaneous • Equipment Replacement Revenue Several scenarios for generating revenue can be visualized. Supposing a 70 day season with an average daily attendance of 300 people utilizing the following models: 21,000 people @ $5.00 = $105,000.00 (Edina's model) 7,000 youth @ $1.50 = $10,500 (St. Paul's model) 14,000 adults @ $2.00 = $28,000 21,000 @ $2.50 = $52,500 (New Hope's model) (QC. rv Summa In the State of Minnesota, wading pools are governed by strict health codes, enforced by the State Health Department. The Codes govern construction, operation and management of wading pool facilities. Issues and their implication to the proposed project's cost have been outlined. Potential use demands suggest a wading pool of 2,100 - 2,400 square foot range, with a large deck. Construction costs would be in the $200,000 range. The experience of other cities with operation and management of wading pools is presented. Perspectives on potential usage, revenue and water play elements are provided. For Commission Action No action is required from the Commission at this time. This report is intended to inform the Commission and to generate discussion. COMMISSIONWADEPOOL. 493 10. _ill 7blIy'> Minnesota Department of Health Division of Environmental Health 925 Delaware Street Southeast P.O. Box 59040 Minneapolis, MN 55459-0040 (612) 627-5100 MEMORANDUM TO : Public Swimming Pool Designers and Contractors FROM : Engineering Unit Section of Water Supply and Well Management 612/627-5123 SUBJECT: Recommended Design Considerations The Department of Health is in the process of revising Chapter 4717, Rules for Public Swimming Pools. It is anticipated that some of the rule changes will apply to existing pools as well as to new construction. With regard to the health and safety of pool users and good construction practice, it is recommended that plans for pool construction, in the interim, include the items listed below. These are in addition to complying with all portions of the existing rules, Chapter 4717. 1. Locate all gate latches at least 4 feet above the ground. (Note that the maximum opening between vertical members on picket-type fences cannot exceed 4 inches.) 2. Provide an accent stripe in a sharply contrasting color at the front edge of each pool stair tread. 3. Provide a 4-inch to 6-inch wide stripe in sharply contrasting color on the bottom and side walls at a slope transition between the nonswimming and swimming areas. 4. Place the words "NO DIVING" on the pool deck in 4-inch letters between depth markers at all areas of the pool not designed to permit diving. 5. Use "FT." and "IN." or "FEET" and "INCHES" to designate units on depth markers. 6. Provide natural or mechanical ventilation for the pool equipment room. 7. Provide a spine board where lifeguard service is provided. 8. In pools with lifeguard service, provide a phone in or immediately adjacent to the pool area. 9. For new installations, all starting blocks or platforms must be at a water depth of 5 feet or greater. For existing pools, if the starting blocks or platforms are located in areas not meeting the requirement, they must be removed when not being used for competitive swimming or training for competitive swimming. WGD:dal An Equal Opportunity Employer minnesota 0 department of health A. Where no lifeguard service is provided, a warning sign shall be placed in plain view and state "WARNING - NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" with clearly legible letters at least 4 inches in height. In addition, the sign shall state "CHILDREN SHALL NOT USE POOL WITHOUT AN ADULT IN ATTENDANCE." division of environmental health 925 s.e. delaware st. p.o.box 59040 minneapolis 55459-0040 (612; 527.51CC SIGNS REQUIRED FOR ALL POOLS: B. The design bather load shall be posted in a conspicuous location. C. Instructions regarding emergency calls shall be prominently posted. 0. Suitable placards embodying the following personal regulations and =nstructicns and those relating to suits and towels shall be conspicuously posted in the swimming pool room or enclosure and in the dressing rooms and f ices ac a1 i swimming pools. E. persons using the swimming pool shall take a cleansing shower bath in :ne nuce, using warm water and soap and thoroughly rinsing off all soa: suds, before entering the swimming pool room or enclosure. A bather leaving the pool to use the toilet shall take a second cleansing bath before return ng .c he swimming pool room or enclosure. Any persons having an infectious or communicable disease shall be exclude= from a public swimming pool. Persons having any considerable area of exposed subeoidermal tissue, open blisters, cuts, etc., shall be warned that these are likely to become infected and advised not to use the pool. G. Spitting, spouting of water, blowing the nose, etc., in the swimming pool snai, be strictly prohibited. H. No running and boisterous or rough play, except supervised water sports, snbe permitted in the pool, on the runways, diving board, oats or platforms, or in dressing rooms, shower rooms, etc. I Glassware or similar materials having a tendency to shatter upon impact shal l not be aiiewed within the swimming pool enclosure area. In addition to the above-required signs, signage is recommended pertaining to the following items for all whirlpools and spa pools: A. Do not use the pool alone. B. Do not use while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. C. Do not use if pregnant, elderly, or suffering from heart disease, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure. C. Observe a reasonable time limit, e.g., 10 minutes. • MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Division of Environmental Health MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF SWIMMING POOLS* 1. Swiaaaing pools, when in use, shall be continuously disinfected with a chemical which imparts an easily measured, free available residual effect. When chlorine is used, a free chlorine residual of at least 0.5 ppm shall be maintained throughout the pool. If ocher halogens are used, residuals of equivalent disinfecting strength shall be maintained. 2. The swi=ing pool water shall be maintained in an alkaline condition as indicated by a pH of not less than 7.2 and not over 8.2. The alkalinity of the water shall:be at least 50 ppm as measured by the methylorange test. ?. The water shay.: have sufficient clarity at all times so that a black disc, 6 inches in diameter, i:: readily visible when placed on a white field at the deepest point of the swiaing pool. Visible dirt on the bottom of the swimming pool shall be removed every 24 hours or more frequently if required. Visible scum or floating matter on the swimming pool surface shall be removed every 24 hours or more frequently as required. Proper operating records (see sample operational report form enclosed) shall be kept daily showing: a) Bather load - Total (only in pools with controlled access) b) Volume of fresh water added** c) Rate-of-flow meter readings** d) ?.mounts of chemicals used e) Disinfectant residuals f) p ii readings g) maintenance (and malfunctioning) of equipment h) Water temperature** i) Air temperature** Closure of Pools When any of the following conditions are found, any public swimming pool shall be _ im`ediately closed to use when so ordered by an authorized representative of the :osmissioner, and may be placarded with the appropriate wording to indicate that it has been closed: The proper units of safety equipment are not provided. 2. The clarity is such that a black disc, 6 inches in diameter, is not readily visible. when placed on a white field at the deepest point of the pool. The disinfectant residual is found to be below the acceptable levels. Any other condition which endangers the health, safety, or welfare of the public. lh of shall remain closed until the conditions are corrected and follow-up observations aiy an authorized representative of the Commissioner. *Excerpts from Mh:D 115, Public Swimming Pools -Optional "i/80 2 Information Relative to the Construction and Operation of Public Use Whirlpools, Spas, and Hot Tubs Minnesota Department of Health - 1984 A. CONSTRUCTION 1. All pools shall be water tight with an impervious, smooth and easily cleared surface which is light in color. Molded fiberglass pools are acceptable. Redwood hoc tubs are not approved. 2. Materials used for deck construction must be inert, ton-toxic to man, impervious, and easily cleanable, such as sealed concrete or unglazed ceramic tile. Wood decking of any type is not permitted. 3. The access side of the pool must be provided with a 5-foot wide, unob- structed deck. If a deck is provided on any other side of the whirlpool, it must be a minimum of 5 feet- wide. If a 5-foot deck is not provided on the other sides of the whirlpool, then those sides of the pool must be placed within 12 inches of a wall so that access to the pool is re- stricted. 4. Above-ground installations are permitted, although the below-grade instal- lations are preferred. On an above-grade whirlpool the access side of the pool must be provided with a 5-foot deck, and access to the pool from the other sides restricted by placing them adjacent to a wall. For an above-grade installation, steps with a handrail must be provided for access up to the pool elevation. Steps must be constructed of the same type materials approved for decks. 5. Steps with handrails must be provided for entrance into whirlpools for both above-grade and below-grade installations. Steps should be uniform with a minimum tread of 12 inches and maximum riser of 10 inches. Steps in molded fiberglass units shall closely approximate the required dimensions. 6. Skimmers are required on whirlpools, and the piping from the skimmers must be designed to handle at least 807. of the recirculation flow. The flow-through rate for a skimmer must be at least 30 gpm. 7. Main drains must allow complete drainage of the pool, and main drain and ski=er lines must be valved separately to permit balancing of the recirculation flow. 8. The recirculation rate of a whirlpool must be sufficient to provide a 2-hour turnover or at least 30 gpm per skimmer, whichever is greater. 9. A rate-of-fflow indicator located on the pool return line must be provided. 10. An in-line thermometer located near the outlet to the pool is required. 11. All whirlpools must have an automatic disinfectant feeder which is installed to permit continuous operation. it. MINNESOTA RULES 1985 4717.0100 MISCELLANEOUS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RULES 4170 CHAPTER 4717 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MISCELLANEOUS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RULES PVUUC SWIMMING POOLS 47t701m SCOPE AND PURPOSE. 41110300 OEFINITIONL 4777.0300 SUBMISSION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, 1717.0770 IIEALT14 AND SAFETY. 4711 am OPERATOR OF T11E POOL 4711 OM WATER SUPPLY. 47I13KD SEWERSYSTEAI. 4717 Q1m INSPECTION. r" It POOL, 4717 OW CONSTRUCTION MATMALL 4717OLm DESIGN. DETAIL, AND STRUCTUI AL STABILITY. 4717 Imp DEFTII OF WATER IN THE POOL 47111Im NEW EQUIPMENT. 4717 12M DEPfll MARKINGS AND UNES, 4717 I) INLETS AND OUTLETS 4777.16X SLOPE OF BOTTOM. .7171700 SIDE WALLS 4717 1600 OVERFLOW CUTTERS 47171700 SKIMMERS 4711 ISM RECIRCULATION SrSTElX. 4711 I1m LADDERS. RECESSED TREADS. AMC STAIRS. 47177000 DECKS AND WALKWAYS 4717:100 DIVING AREAS. 4711 :7X USER LOADING. 4717.:300 SAND TYPE FILTtRL 41171400 DIATOMACEOUS FILTERS. tJ.RTtI TYPE 4717:300 DISINFECTANT AND C71&MICAL FEEDERS 4771760 USE OF CHLORINE GAS. 4777,:700 USE Of IIYPOCIILORITE SOLUTION. 47171100 EQUIPMENT FOR CHEM1CALL 4717,3600 LIGHTING. VENTILATION. AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS. 4'773000 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS, 4117.3700 DRESSING ROOMS 47I7J7m TOILETS AND SHOWERS 47173300 SAFETY REQUIREMENT; UFEEAYU4G EQUIPMENT. 4717) DISINFECTION AND QUAUTY OF WATER. 4777 370 CLEANING SWIMMING POOLS 4711400 SUPERVISION OF SWIMMING POOLS 6117.3100 SUPERVISION Of BATNE3LS 47173M CLOSURE OF POOLS. 4717311 MINIMUM STANDARDS POX PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS DIVING AREA: 3C14EDL-LI Of DER11S ANC THEIR LOCATIONS QI4LANO OOBOSAL ?AC1IJTIE3 FOR St14ct AMC OTMEU WASTU FROM MARI0IC TOILL-M EQUIPPED WITH RET12ff1OM OCYICL 4717.411111 PUMP. 4717 4100 SUCTION Nai. 010 DISCHARGE HOEL 4717.4300 SEWAGE OR DIHU WASTE DISPOSAL REQUIREMDITL 47I7.rOp WATER SUPPLY REQUIRICALWn 4717.630 PLAN APPROVAL APPROVAL OF LABORATORIES PCBlORMIM . $ACTER104,O1SICAL CXAMINATI U Of MA Ill 6717400 SCOPE AND PURPOSE 0174M DEFINITIONS. 6717.U00 BACTERIOLOGICAL TFSTS POR WIIICM A CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL WILL III ISSUED, 47174100 PERSONNEL UPON WH L PERFORMANCE A CERTIFICATE Of APPROVAL MAY III ISSUED. 4717JOW APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE Or APPROVAL 4717410 PROCEDURE AND PERFORMANCE STANOARDS REQUIRED FOR ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE Of APPROVAL 47173300 SPECIFICATIONS CONCERNING Tilt ISSUING Of A CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL 4717330 RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL WATER PURIFICATION AND FILT2A1IOl PLANTS GRANTS PROGRAM 4711.60Za SCOPE, PURPOSE. AND ALlf11OU7Y 4717 6100 DEFINfr10NS. 4717.6300 REQUIREMENTS. APPROVAL OF GRANT 4711.6300 CONOmONAL APPROVAL Of A GIANT. 4717.6100 FINAL APPROVAL 4717A300 QUANTTTY OF GRANT. PAYMENT OF GRANT 47I7.6m FUNCS TO EQUAL ACTUAL EUCISl U cam 4717.6700 FURTHER DISsURSLMENTl 4117.6100 FINAL PAYMENTS. 4111.6 WAIVER OF BULL PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS 4711.0100 SCOPE AND PURPOSE. The provisions of parts 4717.0100 to 4717.3900 shall apply to all puhhc swimming and wading pools as hereinafter defined including all factllllc$ incident thereto. The purpose of parts 4717.0100 to 4717.3900 shall bs II' provide a standard for the design. construction, operation, and maintenance of such pools so that health and safety hazards will be minimized. Statutory Autboritr. MS s 144.05 4717.03S0 MISCELLANEOUS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RULES 4172 ?c .K ?i 4717.0350 HEALTH AND SAFETY. Not more than the maximum design bather load as calculated in part 4717.2200 shall be permitted in the swimming pool at any one time. The design bather load shall be posted in a conspicuous location. No person having or suspected of having a communicable disease shall wort at or use any public swimming pool. Access to the pool shall be controlled by fencing or other effective means acceptable to the commissioner of health. Fencing shall meet the following criteria. The fencing shall effectively prevent the entrance of children and be without hand- or foot-holds that would enable a child to climb over it. The fencing shall be at least four feet high and entrances shall be equipped with a self-closing. latching gate which is capable of being locked. Instruction regarding emergency calls shall be prominently posted. Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05 History: L 1977 c 305 s 39 4717.0400 OPERATOR OF THE POOL. No person shall operate any public swimming pool unless such swimming pool is under the supervision of a trained operator or person who shall assume the responsibility for compliance with all provisions of parts 4717.0100 to 4717.3900 relating to pool operation. maintenance, and safety of bathers. The operator of each pool shall keep a daily record of information regarding operation as specified in part 4717.3600, together with other. data as may be required by the commissioner of health. Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05 History: L 1977 c 305 s 39 ?e'er.. 4117.0500 WATER SUPPLY. The water supply serving the swimming pool and all plumbing fixtures including drinking fountains, lavatories, and showers shall meet the requircmenu of the commissioner of health. Where strict compliance with the requirement that the water supply serving the swimming pool be of potable quality is not possible or reasonable. the commissioner of health may grant a variance which does not endanger the health and safety of the users of the pool. All portions of the water distribution system serving the swimming pool ar1J auxiliary facilities shall be protected against backfiow. Water introduced into the pool, either directly or to the recirculation system. shall be supplied thrVhcough an air gap (Minnesota Plumbing Code, parts 4715.2000 to 4715.2170). ?tshl such connections are not possible. the supply shall be protected by a su backflow stalled on e the t discharge (Minnesota side P of Rthen last control to the fixture, dcvt%;c. ;-9 in appurtenance. The pumps. filter, disinfectant and chemical feeders. and rs laiccn appurtenances shall be kept in operation at all times during the swimming unless approved by the commissioner of health. Statutory Authority: MS $ 144.05 History: L1977a505s39 4717.0600 SEWER SYSTEM. The sewer shall be adequate to serve the facility, including bathhouse. 101 room, and related accommodations, and shall conform to the standards of tM commissioner of health and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. .iem •rJ There shall be no direct physical connection between the sew yrt ystn} f"`?,r any drain from the swimming pool or recirculation system. Any s she or gutter drain or overflow from the recirculation system when dischar?cd 10 4717.0900 MISCELLANEOUS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RULES 4174 the rules of the commissioner of health. Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05 History: L 1977 c 303 s 39 4717.1000 DEPTH OF WATER IN THE POOL. The minimum depth of water in the swimming pool shall be three feet t for special purpose pools. Wading facilities for children shall be exce p physically separated from the swimming pool and be provided with a separate recirculation system. The maximum depth of the shallow end of the swimming pool shall not exceed three feet six inches except for competitive or special 1- purpose pools. Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05 4717.1100 NEW EQUIPMENT. All new equipment installed after the effective date of parts 4711.0100 to 4717.3900 shall comply with the following standards of the National Sanitation Foundation when applicable: A. Standard No. 9, Diatomite Type Filters for Swimming Pool Equipment. October 1966. B. Standard No. TO, Sand Type F;, ers for Swimming Pool Equipment. October 1966. C. Standard No. 11. Recessed Automatic Surface Skimmers, October 1965. D. Standard No. 17, Centrifugal Pumps for Swimming Pools, January 1966. Standard No. 19, Adjustable Output Rate Chemical Feeding E . Equipment for Swimming Pools. October 1966. F. Standard No. 22. Swimming Pool Water Treatment Chemicals and/or Processes, May 1968. G. Standard No. 27, Multiport Valves for Swimming Pools, May 1969. H. Standard No. 38, Test kits for Swimming Pools, November 1970. Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05 4717.1200 DEPTH MARKINGS AND LINES. Depth of water shall be plainly marked at or above the water surface on the vertical pool wall or on the edge of the deck or walk next to the pool. at maximum and minimum points, at the points of change of slope between the deep and shallow portions and at intermediate increments of depth. spaced at not more than 25-foot intervals. Depth markings shall be numerals of four inches minimum height and of a color contrasting with the background. Markings shall be on both sides and ends mm'ng en inches in width and of a bottom contrasting color. pool shall be a minimum lines Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05 4717.1300 INLETS AND OUTLETS. Subpart 1. Outlet. All swimming pools shall be provided with an empuedt the deepest point to permit the pool to be completely and easily 114 Openings must be covered by a proper grating which is not readily removable 1 Ica" bathers. Outlet openings of the grating in the floor of the pool four times the area of discharge pipe or provide sufficient arcs so the ma y'r velocity of the water passing the grate will not exceed 1.1/2 feet Per Sewn t The maximum width of grate openings shall be one-half inch. In s 11 4717.1600 MISCELLANEOUS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RULES 4176 h action, or other cause produced from maximum pool bathing load. Spacing of drainage outlets shall not be more than 15 feet. The opening into the gutter beneath the coping shall not be less than four inches and the interior of the gutter shall not be less than three inches wide with a depth of at least three inches. Where large gutters are used. they shall be designed to prevent ' entrances or entrapment of bathers arms or legs. The overflow edge or lip shall e be rounded and not thicker than 2-1/2 inches for the top two inches. The overflow outlets shall be provided with outlet pipes which shall in any case be at least two inches in diameter. The outlet fittings shall have a clear opening in Ss the grating at least equal to 1-1/2 times the cross sectional area of the outlet pipe. Nothing in this part shall preclude the use of roll-out or deck-level-type swimming pools. The design of the curb and handhold shall conform to accepted standards, and the approval of the commissioner of health shall be based on detailed review of this feature of construction and evaluated in the light of proposed use of the pool. Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05 History: L 1977 c 305 i 39 4717.1700 SKIMMERS. Subpart 1. Provision for use of skimmers. Skimmers are permitted on public swimming pools provided approved handholds are installed and sufficient motion to the pool water is induced by the pressure return inlets. At least one skimming device shall be provided for each 400 square feet of water surface area or fraction thereof. Where two or more skimmers are required, they shall be so located as to minimize interference with each other and to insure proper skimming of the entire pool surface. Handholds shall consist of bull-nosed coping not over 2.1/2 inches thick for the outer two inches. or be of an equivalent approved type. The handholds must be no more than nine inches above the normal water line. Skimming devices shall be built i,uto the pool wall. shall develop sufficient velocity on the pool water surface to induce floating oils and wastes into the skimmer from the water surface of the entire pool area. and shall meet the general specifications in subparts 2 to 5. . Subp. 2. Design. The piping and other pertinent components of skimmers shall be designed for a total capacity of at least 80 percent of the required filler flow of the recirculation system. and no skimmer shall be designed fur a flow-through rate of less than 30 gallons per minute or 3.75 gallons per minute per lineal inch of weir. The skimmer shall be of sturdy, corrosion-resistant materials. Subp. 3. Skimmer weir. The skimmer weir shall be automaticall. adjustable and shall operate freely with continuous action to variations in water .W. level over a range of at least four inches. The weir shall operate at all now The weir shall be of such buuysncy and variations as described in this part . design as to develop an effective velocity. Subp. 4. Screen. An easily removable and cleanable basket or .sCfKn through which all overflow water must pass shall be provided to trap large Kiltd' Subp. 5. Prevention of airlock. The skimmer shall be provided with a halt it i $ zer pipe is u+ed. device to prevent airlock in the suction line. If an equal provide an adequate amount of water for pump suction should the water of the swimming pool drop below the weir level, provided that. if any other device. f r vn'V' o f surge tank, or arrangement is used. a sufficient amount of water ll be sues! to h i a pe is used. it s suction shall be assured. Where the equalizer p ll in no ca+ fil h h d i, a s e ter and pump an meet the capacity requirements of t one less than two inches in diameter. This pipe shall be located at least th a below the lowest overflow level of the skimmer. It shall be provided M' l uP011"ll valve or equivalent device that will remain tightly closed under norma 4717.1900 MISCELLANEOUS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RULES 417$ Subp. 3. Ladders. Swimming pool ladders shall be corrosion-resistant and shall be equipped with nonslip treads. All ladders shall be so designed as to provide a handhold and shall be rigidly installed. There shall be a clearance of not more than five inches nor less than three inches between any ladder and the pool wall. If steps are inserted in the walls or if stepholes are provided, they shall be of such design that they may be cleaned readily and shall be arranged to drain into the pool to prevent the accumulation of dirt thereon. Stepholes shall have a minimum tread of five inches and a minimum width of 14 inches. Subp. 4. Handrails. Where steps, stepholes, or ladders are provided within the swimming pool. there shall be a handrail at the top of both sides thereof, extending over the coping or edge of the deck. Subp. 5. Diving boards. Supports. platforms. and steps for diving boards shall be of substantial construction and of sufficient structural strength to carry safely the maximum anticipated loads. Steps shall be of corrosion-resistant material, easily cleanable, and of nonslip design. Handrails shall be provided at all steps and ladders leading to diving boards more than one meter above the water, except those set at 15 degrees or more from the vertical. Platforms and diving boards which are over one meter high shall be protected with guard railings. Statutory Authority: MS $ 144.05 47172000 DECKS AND WALKWAYS. A continuous deck, free from fixed obstructions, at least five feet (and preferably eight or more feet) wide shall extend completely around the swimming pool. The deck shall be sloped away from the pool to drain at a grade of one-fourth inch to three eighths inch per lineal foot and shall have a nonslip surface. Deck drains connected to the recirculation system or gutters shall be prohibited on outdoor swimming pools. In deck areas where -carpeting is used. L. the deck shall be so designed and constructed as to provide adequate drainage and convey all water away from carpeted areas. The carpeting shall not, in any case, be permitted within ten feet of the pool. Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05 4717.2100 DIVING AREAS. The dimensions of the swimming pool and appurtenances in the diving area shall conform to part 4717.3900. There shall be a completely unobstructed clear distance of 16 feet above the diving board measured from the center of the front end of the board, and this area shall extend at least eight feet behind, eight feet to each side, and 16 feet ahead of the measuring point. Commissioner of health approval shall be obtained for a variance of this part. Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05 T... History: L 1977 c 303 : 39 .. 47172200 USER LOADING. For the purposes of computing user loading, those portions of the swimming pool five feet or less in depth shall be designated as "nonswimming" areas. In order to compute swimmer and bather capacity, swimming pool areas shall be determined as follows: A. ten square feet of pool water surface area shall be provided (or each nonswimmer expected at time of maximum load; B. 24 square feet shall be provided for each swimmer expected at time of maximum load; C. 300 square feet of pool water surface area shall be reserved around each diving board or diving platform and this area shall not be included in computing the area of the swimming section. 1i . 1 1 4717.2300 MISCELLANEOUS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RULES 418o on the maximum shutoff head of the pump. The shutoff head for design purposes shall in no case be considered less than 50 pounds per square inch. Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05 4717.2400 DIATOMACEOUS EARTH TYPE FILTERS. Subpart I. Area. Sufficient filtering area shall be provided to meet the design pump capacity as required by this part. Filtering area, where fabric is used, shall be determined on the basis of effective filtering surfaces as created by the septum supports, with no allowances for areas of impaired filtration, such as broad supports, folds, or portions which may bridge. Subp. 2. Rate of filtration. The design rate of filtration shall not be greater than two gallons per minute per square foot of the effective filtering area without continuous body feed, and not greater than 2.6 gallons per minute per square foot with continuous body feed. Subp. 3. Use of a body feeder. If a body feeder is required, the device shall be accurate (ten percent) and dependable, and shall be capable of continually feeding within a calibrated range, adjustable from two to six ppm, at the design capacity of the recirculation pump. The feeding of diatomaceous earth through skimmers is prohibited. Subp. 4. Construction of the filter. The filter and all component parts shall be of such materials, design, and construction as to withstand normal continuous use without significant deformation, deterioration, corrosion, or wear which could adversely affect filter operation. The filter shall be so designed and constructed, or provision made, to preclude the introduction of appreciable quantities of filter-aid into the pool during precoating operations. Where dissimilar metals, which may set up galvanic electric currents, are used in the filters, provision shall be made to resist electrolytic. corrosion. The filters shall be designed in such a manner that they may be easily disassembled, with allowances made for adequate working space above and around the filter to permit the removal and replacement of any part and proper maintenance. All filters shall be equipped for cleaning by one or more of the following methods: back-washing. air-bump-assist back-washing, spray wash (mechanical or manual), or agitation. Subp. 5. Construction of the tank. The tank containing the filter elements shall be constructed of steel, plastic. or other suitable material, which will satisfactorily provide resistance to corrosion, with or without coating. Pressure type filters shall be designed for a minimum working pressure of 50 pounds per square inch with a four to one safety factor. Vacuum type filters shall be designed to withstand the pressure developed by the weight of the water contained therein, and closed vacuum type filters shall, in addition, be designed to withstand the crushing pressure developed under a vacuum of 25 inches of mercury with a safety factor of 1.5 in both instances. The septa or element, which support the filter-aid shall be of corrosion-resistant material. The scpt• shall be constructed to be resistant to rupture under conditions of the maximum differential pressure between influent and effluent which can be developed by the circulating pump, and be of adequate strength to resist any additional stressc' developed by the cleaning operation. Subp. 6. Filter plant. The filter plant shall be provided with such pressure. vacuum. or compound gauges as are required to indicate the condition of the filter. In vacuum type filter installations where the circulating pump is t"', horsepower or higher. an adjustable high vacuum automatic shutoff shall be provided to prevent damage to the pump by cavitation. gs. r I, f f' r i .1 43171600 MISCELLANEOUS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RULES 4182 H. The gas mask shall be kept in a closed cabinet, accessible without a key, located outside of the room in which the chlorinator is maintained. 1. Installation of chlorinator equipment. and operation thereof, shall be carried on by and under the supervision of personnel experienced with installation and operation of such equipment. Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05 History: L 1977 c 305 s 39 4717.2700 USE OF HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION. When a hypochlorite solution is used to be fed through hypochlorinator equipment: A. feed shall be continuous under all conditions of pressure in the circulating system, and without artificial constriction of the pump suction line. whether this line is under vacuum or pressure head: B. regulation shall be provided to ensure constant feed with varying supply or back pressure; C. positive features shall be provided for preventing backflow from the recirculation system to the solution container and for reducing to a'minimum the entry into the swimming pool of free calcium released from calcium hypochiorite; and D. means shall be provided to prevent siphoning of hypochlorite solution when the recirculation pump and hypochlorinator are both turned off. (This applies to above-swimming-pool-level installations only.) Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05 47171800 EQUIPMENT FOR CHEMICALS. Equipment and piping used to apply chemicals to the water shall be of such size, design, and material as to be nonclogging and easily cleanable; equipment of the positive displacement type is preferred. All material used for such equipment and piping shall be resistant to action of chemicals to be used thcreln. Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05 4717.2900 LIGHTING, VENTILATION, AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS. Where underwater lighting is used. not less than 0.5 watts shall be cmploved per square foot of swimming pool water surface areas. Such lights shall the spaced to provide illumination so that all portions of the pool, including bottom, may be readily seen without glare. Area lighting shall provide at least 0.6 watts per square foot of ddec l Ik a a If such lighting is used for night swimming. area and swimming p ;htii; combined shall provide at least two watts per square foot of pool and dcck srca. All electrical wiring shall conform with the applicable provisions i of th `tl tc ^ provided edition of the National Electrical Code (article 680), as Minnesota Statutes. section 326.243 (1969) and the code of the Board Of Electricity. m mower rooms. •nJ All indoor swimming pooventilated by dressing rooms, toilet spaces shall be adequately Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05 47173000 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. appurtenances shall K The swimming pool. swimming pool equipment, and appuru maintained in a satisfactory operating condition. Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05 g 1. 4717.3300 MISCELLANEOUS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RULES 4184 Every pool. where a lifeguard is provided, shall be equipped with a standard 16-unit first aid kit which shall be kept filled and ready for use. Subp. 3. Accessibility of equipment. Lifesaving equipment shall be mounted in conspicuous places, distributed around the swimming pool deck, at lifeguard chairs, or elsewhere, readily accessible, its function plainly marked, and kept in repair and ready condition. Bathers or others shall not be permitted to tamper with, use for any purpose other than its intended use, or remove such equipment from its established location. Subp. 4. Warning sign. Where no lifeguard service is provided, a warning sign shall be placed in plain view and shall suit "Warning-No Lifeguard on Duty" with clearly legible letters at least four inches high. In addition, the sign shall state "Children Shall Not Use Pool Without An Adult In Attendance." Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05 4717.3400 DISINFECTION AND QUALITY OF WATER. Subpart I. Disinfection. Swimming pools, when in use, shall be continuously disinfected, with a chemical which imparts an easily measured, free available residual effect. When chlorine is used, a free chlorine residual of at least 0.5 ppm shall be maintained throughout. the pool whenever it is open or in use. If other halogens are used, residuals of equivalent disinfecting strength shall be maintained. A testing kit for measuring the concentration of the disinfectant, accurate within 0.1 ppm, shall be provided at each swimming pool. The commissioner of health may accept other disinfecting materials or methods when they have been adequately demonstrated to provide a satisfactory residual effect which is easily measured, and to be otherwise equally as effective under conditions of use as the chlorine concentration required herein, and not be dangerous to public health, create objectionable physiological effects, or impart toxic properties to the water. Subp. 2. Condition of the water. The swimming pool water shall be maintained in alkaline condition as indicated by a pH of not less than 7.2 and not over 8.2. A pH testing kit accurate to the nearest 0.2 pH unit shall be provided at each swimming pool. The alkalinity of the water shall be at least 50 ppm as measured by the methyl orange test. The water shall have sufficient clarity at all times so that a black disc. six inches in diameter, is readily visible when placed on a white field at the deepest point of the swimming pool. Failure to meet this requirement shall constitute grounds for immediate closing of the pool. Subp. 3. Sample check. Not more than 15 percent of the samples collectcd over any considerable period of time shall either: A. contain more than 200 bacteria per ml, as determined by the standard (35 degrees Celsius) agar plate count; or B. show positive test (confirmed test) for coliform organisms in any of the five 10 ml portions of a sample or more than 1.0 coiiform organisms per 50 ml when the membrane filter test is used. All samples shall be collected, dechlorinated, and examined in accordance with the procedures outlined in the 13th edition (1971) of "Standard Methods fur the Examination of Water and Wastewater" (APHA). The commiuioncr of health may collect and examine samples on a routine basis when the swimming pool is in active use. Subp. 4. Use of nontoxic chemicals. Chemicals used in controlling the quality of water shall be demonstrated as imparting no toxic properties to thc fur water. Such chemicals as may be used for algae control shall be approved use by the commissioner of health.' , Statutory Authority: MS s 144.05 History: L 1977 c 303 s 39 .. 8ti. 47173800 MISCELLANEOUS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RULES 4136 a 47173800 CLOSURE OF POOLS. public swimmin When any of the following conditions are found, any p g pool shall be immediately closed to use when so ordered by any authorized representative of the commissioner of health, and may be placarded with the appropriate wording to indicate that it has been closed: A. The proper number of units of safety equipment are not provided. B. The clarity is such that a black disc. six inches in diameter, is not readily visible when placed on a white field at the deepest point of the pool. C. The disinfectant residual is found to be below the acceptable levels established in part 47173400. D. Any other condition which endangers the health, safety, or welfare of the public. The pool shall remain closed until the conditions are corrected and followup observations made by an authorized representative of the commissioner of health. Statutory Autbority: MS s 144.05 History: L 1977 c 305 s 39 gg. 06/23/92 [REVISOR ] MEO/AH AR1978ST 1 4717.0200 DEFINITIONS. 2 [For text of subps 1 to 5, see M.R.] 3 Subp. Sa. Spa pool. "Spa pool" means a hot water pool 4 intended for seated recreational use that includes a water 5 agitation system in addition to the recirculation system. Spa 6 pool is synonymous with the term "whirlpool." 7 Subp. 6. Special purpose pool. "Special purpose pool" 8 means a treatment pool, therapeutic pool, special pool for water 9 therapy, whirlpool, spa pool, or cold plunge. 10 For text of subps 7 and 8, see M.R.] 11 4717.0310 FEES. 12 All plans for swimming pool construction, installation, or 13 alteration submitted to the commissioner of health for review 14 and approval under part 4717.0300 must be accompanied by the fee 15 specified in this part: 16 A. each pool, except as provided in items B and C, 17 $500; 18 B. each spa pool, $200; and 19 C. alterations to an existing poc,l without changing 20 the size or configuration of the pool, $200. Water Curtain ill, II The \y ate- Curtain produces a translucent sheet of eater ";th`ull flow or a roA of "droplets" at lower tlo\k s. The lnteracti\ e vale e allows participants to change the effect from one to the other as well as create other effects at carious flow rates. Geyser Jet 80 SP 601 Pipe Falls The Pipe Falls emits a "tube" of water which widens out to a heavy sheet as it falls to the ground. With the. Interactive valve participants can vary the flow from a tirckle to the full tube falls and experiment with many other various effects. 18" 4? Finished Slab For Pool Floor E--- Geyser Jet Sump SP 220 7 6? L The Geyser Jet is a bubbling mound of white water. 12 to 48" in height and 12 to 36" in diameter. The effect can be used individually or clustered in groups. The jet operates in a maximum water depth of 3" or can be installed on a dry slab. flush with the top of the concrete. SP 301 (4") t SP 302 (6") Umbrella Jet /' s -' .? .rte The Umbrella Jet produces an inverted dome shaped sheet of clear water that falls in a circular pattern completely around the pipe. The Interactive alp e allows the participants to control the size of the pattern and texture of water. !?'r l; X11 The Arch Jets are a series of eight recessed nozzles which form clear streams of water that arch up at a 45 degree angle before falling to the ground. The lnteracti\ e %alp e allows participants to control the distance and height of the effect. 6'-0•' Solid Stream Jets The Solid Stream jets are a series of 7 nozzles in a roa fed by a below grade manifold. The height of the jets can be adjusted by the operator to achieve the desired effect, or a remote vale e can be used for participant control. Finished Slab or Pool Floor L-J L. Gl_ SP 201 0" SP 501 (4") SP 502 (6") Arch Jets SP 401 (4") SP 402 (6") Bar Jets The Bar let: are a series of recessed nozzles \%hi:h produce \ertical streams of eater at 6 inches on center. With the Interacti\e \al\e participants can 'are the ;lo\\ from small drops of \\ater to a rain cur,ain to solid bars or streams of \\a;er. 6'•6 • CI Spray Bollards Spra> Bollards are a\ailable as singles or sets of 3 and 5 The set of 5 (shop+n abo\e) includes a rotating sprinkler head and 4 spray nozzles m hich spray simultaneously to wet the entire area ?sith a fine mist. Recessed nozzles are also a\_ !ahle ?khich produce clear streams of v;ater from the 'f the bollard. scs P.O Bo\ 215 Oceanside. Oregon. L.S.A. 9"134 )s 1 (503) 842•1001 SP 701 (4") SP 702 (61 4) SP 120 (4") SP 112 (6") Innovation What Georgia's recreation people are doing to brighten up everybody's lives. Gwinnett County's Family Aquatics Center at Best Friend Park is one of the first city operated pool complexes in the Southeast to use a new type of water play structure. The children's water play facility features a variety of water features children can activate by manipulating valves, levers, hoses and pulleys. The play structure has multiple levels and a slide, and it sits in a zero-depth pool with a surface area equal to the renovated 25-yard conventional pool. A new life for an old pool: Gwinnett County staff faces a challenge head-on - and wins When participation began to drop off at one of the oldest Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation's pools, staff realized they had a real challenge in bringing people back without changes or improvements to the facility. Not only were they deter- mined to bring people back to the pool, they wanted to bring back the whole family. With that. a $500,000 renova- tion project was approved in the budget and turned what was once a basic rectangular swim- ming pool into a family water park, complete with a renovated swimming pool and a state of the art interactive children's water play facility. The centerpiece of the children's water play facility is a play structure manufactured by SCS Company which has a variety of water features children can activate by manipulating val- ves, levers, hoses and pulleys. The play structure, which has multiple levels and a slide, sits in a new zero-depth (0 inches to approximately 16 inches) and has a surface area equal to the renovated 25-yard conventional pool. The family aquatics center at Best Friend Park, which opened on June 12. is one of the first municipally-run pool complexes in the Southeast to utilize this type of water play structure. This unique interactive water play structure offers a variety of ac- tivities for children from toddlers through grade school, for both swimmers and non-swimmers. The zero-depth kiddie pool also accommodates wheelchairs. Renovations to the 16-year- old swimming pool include a state of the art filtration system, new gutters, a one-meter diving board and a handicapped chair lift for the physically impaired. The pool floor was resurfaced with gunite and inlaid with tile lane markers. The old open-air chap, room facility was replaced wi„ a new support building with a con- cession area. This structure links the gymnasium bathrooms to the pool area to allow for max- imum use of these facilities. The concession and filtration build- ings are also consistent in design with other buildings con- structed in the county's new community parks. With this new family water park concept, Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation staff hopes to increase family and in- dividual participation, generate additional revenues and develop other family water park themes at existing and future aquatic sites. Already, the facility has seen an increase in gar- ficipation despite early showers. Reprinted from Recreation & Parks in Georgia Magazine G 0% MEMORANDUM TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION DATE: APRIL 26, 1993 RE: CINNAMON PARK ........................................ ------------......... ------.............. -----------------....... -..... --..... .. Background: Attached for the Commission's information is a copy of a letter from Jeffrey Boileau and Conni Bradshaw, residents of the Cinnamon Ridge neighborhood. The letter presents a perception that the youth playing ball in Cinnamon Park create a hazardous situation for the homes adjacent to the park. In addition, staff has spoken with a Steve and Sherri Tiglas, whose home is also adjacent to the park. They have experienced batted balls that have cleared the fence coming to rest in their yard. They report a broken window in the neighborhood in 1992. Staff has not learned specifically when that occurred or whose home was involved. Staff Approach: Staff visited the site and learned that 15 to 20 boys varying in age from 9 - teens do play ball in the park. Well worn base areas are evident. The Commission observed one of these games last summer when it visited Cinnamon Park. The youth have been using a regulation baseball. Staff's assessment is that use of a regulation baseball considering the age of the youth, is inappropriate for the space available in Cinnamon Park. Playing in the park is appropriate. Staff purchased several RIF baseballs. These are Reduced Injury Factor balls that carry a shorter distance than regulation baseballs. Two were given to the boys. They were instructed to no longer use a regulation baseball. The boys know whom to call to receive more RIF balls. Staff will continue to monitor the situation. The goal is to encourage the youth to continue to participate in constructive activity while mitigating the concerns of the park neighbors. Should this RIF ball prove to be too lively, other balls with even more restricted flight are available on the market. Staff has also contacted Conni Bradshaw about this approach to solving the problem and of the City's intent to continue to monitor the situation. For Commission Action: No action is requested from the Commission at this time. This item is to inform the Commission concerning neighborhood issues. DP/dj COMWSS1ONCINNPARKMEM g?. 04/22/93 14:50 FAX 612 835 1507 SEIDLER MSD April 22. 1993 Mr. Ken Vraa City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Eagan, MN 55122 Dear Mr. Vraa: I initially spoke with you last week regarding the ball field (or lack thereof) in Cinnamon Ridge Park In Eagan. I want to reiterate here so that this letter can be presented to the board prior to the meeting May 6 which one of us plan to attend. There are approximately 15.20 boys ranging in ages from 9-15 who gather and enjoy playing baseball. Unfortunately, the park does not lay out very well so they can only play in one direction which means long distance balls sometimes strike residence. They do play with, a rag ball but It has still created problems for a Jew homeowners in the area. We are not aware of any real damage to anyones horse - only that this is an annoyance. They cannot play bat facing the other way because they could Injure children on the playground. In assessing the general feeling in the neighborhood we have found that the majority of neighbors favor the boys playing baseball. It certainly is a tar better activity than hanging out at an arcade or forming a gang. We would like to suggest that a higher fence be Installed raising the height of the existing fence to a point that would preclude any balls from escaping the area or striking residence. This expense may initially be one viewed as excessive, however, when individuals call the police to solve the problem more than once, we feet very strongly that it is money well spent. We further feel that the police have a much higher calling than nabbing baseball offenders. The fence would solve the problem for the homeowners and the boys and save the taxpayers money. I have taken the liberty to obtain some "ballpark' figures on fencing as follows: 14' backstop with a 6' hood (20X1 OX10) would run approximately $2200. 1. (Contact Jim at Crowley 784-1120) 2. Century 464-7373 (3DX30X3D) for $6100. 3. Midwest Fence 884.3532 Paul (20X1 DX10) for $1765 R-96% In the event that the city did not have all the funds available for the full amount, we would offer assistance in the form of labor as well as financing up to $500 from MidWest Telco to help Install the fencing. We would further like to point out that it It is necessary and would Increase the outcome In a favorable light a petition could be circulated throughout the neighborhood to demonstrate how the majority of the people view this situation. Finally, we would Ike to say that we have children who are not far behind in age to the boys who play in the field. We would like to create positive forms of social Interaction where they can learn the value of sportsmanship, team spirit, commaraderfe, loyalty, trust and having fun. When you consider that you are making an investment in the future of our children how can it not be money well spent. Your consideration of our request is greatly appreciated. ll001/001 Sincerely, u 1lea ?4? J. onn reds aw Assistant 835.3339 Ext 232 Press ent JJB:cjb Jeffrey J. Boileau • President Eo6 0306 q o . 450! $layer Road • Eagm Minroion' 55121 • (612) 612 835 150? 04-22-93 03:53PM P001 #05 MIDWEST T E L C O MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: JOHN K. VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS DATE: APRIL 30, 1993 SUBJECT: CANADA GOOSE MANAGEMENT - CEDAR POND PARK The purpose of this memorandum is to apprise the Commission of management steps being taken to control the population of Canada geese at Cedar Pond Park and to gain direction from the Commission on the issue of regulating the feeding of ducks and geese in public park and recreation areas. ISSUE Within the past three years, there has been an increasing problem in the number of Canada geese at Cedar Pond Park during the summer months. Staff of the City Park & Recreation and Police Departments have been receiving complaints from the public about goose droppings in the playground, on the trail, and in the park in general. It is estimated that between 100 to 125 geese occupy the park during the summer months. The concentration of geese has been so intense (particularly in areas where feeding occurs) as to make it nearly impossible to establish and maintain suitable turf grass in many portions of the park. In addition, geese are also spilling onto adjacent streets and residential areas, and creating similar problems for homeowners. Left unchecked, the problem will only intensify as the population of geese increases to such an extent that the carrying capacity of the site can no longer be maintained. BACKGROUND In response to this issue, staff have initiated contacts with the University of Minnesota which coordinates a goose translocation program in the seven county metropolitan area, in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Currently, the University is translocating geese from approximately 60 sites scattered among 29 municipalities within the metropolitan area. After conferring with their wildlife management staff, the University is recommending that the City undertake a four year goose reduction program at the park, followed by population control measures on a two year cycle thereafter. The cost of having the University undertake this project would be $1,000 per year. Under the program, the adult geese and goslings would be rounded up by the University during the period of molting (flightless period), which occurs between the second week of June and the first week in July. The adult geese would then be transported from Minnesota to the State of Mississippi - one of the few states which continues to accept Canada geese. Based on previous University research, it is anticipated that about 80% of the adult birds would permanently nest in the Mississippi delta area following translocation. The goslings would be moved to selected areas in northern Minnesota under the direction of the Department of Natural Resources. Once the goslings have acclimated to their new home, none of them are expected to return to Cedar Pond Park. PUBLIC INPUT Acting on the University's recommendation, a public hearing to discuss the translocation program at the park was reviewed in a public hearing at the regular City Council meeting on April 20th. Prior to that meeting, neighboring residents to Cedar Pond Park were advised of the issue and asked to submit written comments or to appear at the public hearing. Three letters were subsequently received by the Parks and Recreation Department - all of which were supportive of the City's proposal. Additionally, three members of the public appeared before the City Council at the public hearing to convey their support for the translocation project. a (. During the hearing, a resident suggested that the City Council consider the adoption of an ordinance banning the feeding of geese and ducks in City parks as an additional measure to reduce the concentration of geese in public use areas (see attached letter). The presumption is that feeding not only concentrates the geese in certain areas of the park (e.g., around the playground and trail), but also encourages daily in-migration of geese from surrounding ponds and wetlands. A spokesman from the University, who was at the Council meeting, agreed that a ban on the feeding of geese and ducks could assist in reducing their numbers in the park over the long run. After a brief discussion, the City Council approved the staff recommendation to begin a long-term translocation and goose management program at the park, but asked that staff research a policy regulating the feeding of water fowl in park and recreation areas. ANALYSIS During a follow up conversation with Bob Foshingbauer, Wildlife Specialist at the University of Minnesota, it was again confirmed that random feeding can contribute to a number of problems associated with geese in park and recreation areas. These include: 1. Foodstuffs such as bread may become the primary food source for geese at the park, yet offer little nutritional value; 2. Geese are encouraged to stay at feeding locations far beyond their migration period, which can lead to premature death or disease as a result of colder temperatures and loss of open water; 3. Research indicates that geese will "in-migrate" from adjacent ponds and wetlands where food sources such as bread is plentiful. Feeding areas or stations within a park will tend to congregate geese in these areas, leading to escalated problems of sanitation, turf damage, excess nutrient and runoff into adjacent water bodies; and 4. Geese can become more aggressive when brought in to close contact with humans. In order to gain more information on this subject, staff have been in contact with a number of agencies currently dealing with goose population control. Of these, the majority do not have an ordinance or rules regulating the feeding of geese in parks and recreation areas. However, the City of Bloomington has been involved in a translocation program during the past four years at Normandale Lake Park. One part of their management strategy has involved a signage program at the park which prohibits public feeding of geese and ducks. The feeding of geese in other park locations, where the problem is less severe, continues to be allowed. Public education about the problem at Normandale Lake has also been advanced through the news media and City newsletters/fliers. The Bloomington Parks Superintendent stated that the ban on feeding has significantly lessened the daily in-migration of geese to the Normandale Lake Park. Tom McDowell, Natural Resources Manager with Hennepin Parks, said that their parks system had just completed a study on the impacts of Canada geese on picnic and swimming areas in Regional parks and County Park Reserves. As a result of an overabundance of geese, the swimming beach at Bryant Lake and Clifton French Parks were temporarily closed last summer due to high fecal coliform levels in the water. District staff will soon be recommending a multi-disciplinary policy for management of the geese in Hennepin Parks beginning this year. While their policy relates more to sanitation and health issues affecting swimming beaches, an important part of their program will be the prohibition on the feeding of ducks and geese in designated areas. And because of the extensive nature of the goose problem throughout their system, their regulations will most likely take the form of a permanent ordinance banning the feeding of waterfowl in designated areas. RECOMMENDATION Based on this analysis, it is the opinion of staff that a sign program would be appropriate for Cedar Pond Park at this time. However, an overall City ordinance restricting the feeding of geese probably goes beyond the scope 2 of what is necessary at this time. In other park areas such as O'Leary and Kettle Parks where smaller groups of Canada geese and ducks are present, there does not appear to be nearly the same level of concern with respect to sanitation and site cleanup issues as there is at Cedar Pond Park. In these areas, the pleasure that comes with feeding the wildlife is not overshadowed by maintenance or safety considerations, and consequently, no specific action is recommended for these areas. However, in the case of Cedar Pond Park, specific remedial action should be taken to discourage the public feeding of geese until such time as the goose problem is permanently controlled through translocation efforts. Based on the Bloomington experience, staff is suggesting that a combination of signage posted at prominent locations of the park, combined with educational efforts through the local news media and newsletters, and the distribution of fliers through neighboring residents would be the most appropriate course of action at this time. Staff have also spoken with representatives from the City Police Department who agree that public education and information signage would be preferred over a City ordinance due to the difficulty in providing a consistent level of enforcement if such an ordinance were adopted. FOR COMMISSION ACTION In consideration of the above discussion and analysis, it would be appropriate for the Commission to make a recommendation to the City Council concerning the appropriateness of instituting a ban on the public feeding of Canada geese and ducks at Cedar Pond Park, and public relation efforts to inform citizens of the nature and solution to the problem. Jo eLinde S perintendent of Parks JKV/cm 32wp:advparks.119 0. April 21, 1993 Mayor Thomas Egan Municipal Center 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122-1897 Dear Mayor Egan: My husband and I attended the regular city council meeting last night, April 21, 1993, and during the discussion about the goose population at Cedar Pond, a gentleman said that he thought we should have a city-wide ban on feeding the ducks, backed up by a fine. If I remember correctly, you said that you would look into coming up with an ordinance along those lines. First of all, I suggest that you wait and see if the plan for controlling the number of geese has the desired effect. Secondly, I question why any ordinance need be enacted when I only heard one person actually say anything about the ducks. I realize that you haven't proposed an ordinance at this time. However, if I am to take your remark seriously from last night, then I feel I have to voice my concerns immediately about any ordinance that you might decide to propose that would ban duck-feeding city-wide. My husband I don't happen to go to the parks to feed either the ducks or geese. However, we do have several bird feeders in our back yard and quite often ducks will fly in and eat extra seed they find on the ground. If you were to come up with a city-wide ban, that would mean that innocent bird enthusiasts would be forced to quit putting our bird seed or else face the possibility of being fined because the ducks happened to come by to eat bird seed. This does not make any sense to me. Perhaps you can come up with a plan that designates special areas in the parks and near ponds where the waterfowl can be fed. I think most people like to live in Eagan because there still is some wildlife around here. Population control seems much more sensible to me than a total ban on feeding this wildlife. But regardless of what you decide to do with the parks, I would hope that you give serious consideration to those homeowners who like to feed the birds and who happen to have ducks come to their yards to search for spilled bird seed. I just don't think those homeowners should be deprived of the joy of feeding the song birds out of fear that they will be fined if the ducks drop in. If we wanted to live in an urban jungle, we could move to Minneapolis or St. Paul. Since we have chosen to live in Eagan for the past 19 years, we would like to think that we could continue to feed the birds in our back yard without the threat of a fine. Thank you for taking the time to consider these concerns. We will be paying close attention to see where this matter leads. Sincerely, •?e -oo?2/rt? Juliette E. Geisen '1 " 1782 Serpentine Drive (612) 452-2954 cc: City Council members (P. Awada, S. Hunter, S. Masin, T. Wachter) 04/28/93 14:33 FAX 612 625 5299 ENT014OLOGY & FEW Q002/002 78 G C '^ C R t+ u ?, ? ?.b ?+ G O @ N ?fO. +' 'd m A 0 C.? V V •01+? d. n n C m.. C 7 Q u 17 VVQ YppY ''GpppCCL'? ^ ? C ? W G y, N? '?, y G ?vp'?9ie?ua - .-S EOSw f-j w v o, q a a • 4 \J 003 T ag Ire; as Io a a3 » ??'S crag 91 m I i a1 v .? G ?Z,C C ?{ D pp ii u X13! ?0 o? u E w? uuj 1 4m ri 1.5 q r " .C V w a M „„ u v 3 C OD 'A - p u ra tic v d c Y w O 71 7 n ? t v a Y t1 U V ?5- 1 The end result of this seemingly kind and generous act of feeding waterlowl can be a continuing cycle of the birds becoming nuisances and being subjected to Diseases that can spread like man spreads the common cold. An infected bird may spread the disease to many other birds by infecting the water supply. When the birds are scattered over a large area this does not pose a serious problem. However, when the birds arc bunched ekes together their chances of contracting disease increase and the result may be disastrous. If you care for waterfowl, here's what you can do to help them retain their "wildness" and maintain their well-being ... ¦ Stop feeding theme! They don't understand the problem ... You do. ¦ Purchase a Federal Duck Stamp at most post offices State Department of Natural Resources Offices or National Wildlife Refuges. ALL proceeds from the sale of these stamps are used to purchase wetlands which provide natural habitat for our nation's waterfowl. ¦ Learn more about waterfowl by visiting a library, nature center, museum, state wildlife management area or National Wildlife Refuge. . then teach others what you know. ¦ Preserve the spirit of America by allowing waterfowl to stay wild . . . observe and appreciate them from a distance. l I I -tS ravrmc by Atth,w U Andrnan a•&rh•d J,r air as r1w My *ajeKy X0J Hhugrns or.! CnrrNYYtlrNni %art" ?/ py?aaaara • trta?ra?tr•ra ' CAUTION Feeding Waterfowl May be Harmful! Regular feeding can cause: Cl Dependency on people for food D Bird/People conflicts 0 Spread of Disease a/.11 r.1 r oe e.+ r N 54 N V' tr 2 y? F r 0 0 Transmission of disease through a 40micenfration of ecese - MEMORANDUM TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: APRIL 28, 1993 RE: PARK SYSTEMS PLAN Mayor Egan, Council Member Masin, Commission members Markel] and Ipsen-Borgersen, staff Tom Hedges and Ken Vraa, interviewed three consultant firms on April 14, 1993. Brauer and Associates, Westwood Professional Services, Inc. and Barton-Aschmann, presented their firms' proposals for updating the city's Park Systems Plan. Upon completion of the interview process, it was the consensus of the committee to recommend to the City Council that the firm of Barton-Aschmann and Associates be hired to update the Park Systems Plan subject to the completion of a contract for services. Staff has met with Barry Warner, principal for the project and the team, regarding the scope of services for further refinement. The contract is now being drafted and upon final review will be executed in order that we can begin the process. Staff expects the work to begin the second week in May. The initial step will be to hold a joint meeting of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission and City Council to outline the time frame and scope of the work effort. This will help define the time commitment and set expectations for the Council and Commission as they begin their involvement in this process. No date has yet been set for this joint meeting. It is expected that this will be coordinated during the first week of May. Again, the purpose of this memo is simply to update the Advisory Commission on the selection and hiring of the firm of Barton-Aschmann and Associates to complete the Park Systems Plan. KV/dj COMMI SSIONPSP4 93. MEM ?1- TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR RE: STATUS REPORT ON FISH LAKE DIAGNOSTIC/FEASIBILITY STUDY DATE: APRIL 28, 1993 Fish Lake is one of six Class I direct contact recreation water bodies identified in the City water quality management plan. The lake is about 30 acres in area with a maximum depth of 35 feet and supports a fishing pier and developed boat launching facility as part of the adjacent Fish Lake Park. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources manages the lake as a largemouth bass/bluegill fishery. Past monitoring results have shown that water quality standards set in the water quality plan for lake phosphorus and chlorophyll a concentrations have not been met in the last several years. As well, the lake supports extremely dense weed growth during the summer months that can cause aesthetic and recreation use problems. In an effort to begin development of a more comprehensive lake protection effort for Fish Lake, the City prepared and submitted an application for a Phase I Clean Water Partnership grant to the Pollution Control Agency in October 1992 to fund a diagnostic feasibility study and implementation plan. The project did not rank high enough to receive funding, so the City elected to pursue a Phase I study on its own in order to address the front-end data acquisition, analytical, and planning needs to develop a sound lake management plan. Staff's intent is to proceed with the less costly Phase 1 activities and use the Phase 1 report as a basis to pursue grant funding of the implementation phase in 1994 if possible. The work plan being pursued is based on the technical guidelines published for the Clean Water Partnership Program. STATUS OF DIAGNOSTIC FEASIBILITY STUDY The following summarizes the status of the assessment effort so far: 1. Monthly in-lake monitoring has been conducted at two locations in Fish Lake and one each in Ponds JP-15 and JP-67 since November, 1992. The smapling frequency will change to bi-monthly between May and october 1993. These 1 monitoring efforts will continue through October, 1993. 2. Continuous flow recording sites have been set up since November 1992 at the main inlet to Fish Lake and the outlet from Fish Lake. In addition, since March 1993, continuous flow stations have been set up in the largest direct drainage area to the lake as well as in the trunk of the storm sewer system that drains the Town Center development. Altogether, over 90% of the contributing watershed is metered, which will be extremely valuable in defining an actual water and nutrient budget for the lake. 3. Two snowmelt runoff events in March 1993 and one rainfall runoff event in April 1993 have been successfully sampled. At least one runoff event per month will be intensively sampled between now and the end of the monitoring period in October 1993. The automatic samplers and flow meters purchased by the City have been invaluable in the collection of this essential information. 4. Daily precipitation is being monitored at City Hall and at a City fire station near the upper end of the Fish Lake drainage basin. 5. The field data collection portion of a project funded through the Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization to help estimate the actual pollutant removal efficiencies of Ponds JP-67 and JP-11 is nearly completed. This information will be analyzed during the next 2 months. 6. Drainage basin delineation and land use analysis has just been started and is expected to be completed by the end of November. FUTURE ACTIVITIES The remainder of the summer and early fall will be spent completing the field data collection and watershed assessment portion of the diagnostic feasibility study. Data reduction/analysis and modeling is expected to take place next winter and preparation of the feasibility study and implementation plan will take place next spring and summer. A consultant will be hired to assist with the preparation of the feasibility study and implementation plan. While the timeframe is extremely tight, staff intends to submit a Phase I report to the MPCA by July 30, 1994 for review and approval and to prepare and submit a Phase II Cleanwater Partnership Grant application to MPCA by October 30, 1994 to partially fund the implementation of the management plan. 2 OTHER COMMENTS In each of the past two years, the City has harvested weeds from Fish Lake during the summer. Lake monitoring results suggest that the harvesting activities have had a significant impact on the population dynamics of both rooted aquatic plants and algae. City staff propose not to harvest the lake this summer to avoid masking the lake's normal response to influences associated with watershed runoff, precipitation, and other factors. In May, staff plan to notify lakeshore residents of this plan and the rationale behind it. Staff would be happy to answer any questions commission members might have regarding the diagnostic/feasibility study or other related issues. Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator 3 101. MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARK, RECREATION AND NATURAL. RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: JOHN VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS DATE: APRIL 27, 1993 SUBJECT: STATUS OF TREE PRESERVATION GUIDELINES The purpose of this memorandum is to update the Commission on the status of the adoption of the proposed Tree Preservation Guidelines. As the Commission will recall, a special workshop was held on March 24th to review and discuss the draft Tree Preservation Guidelines with the Natural Resources Committee of the APRNRC. The comments from that meeting were subsequently discussed by the city's landscape committee during a final review of the draft on April 1st. On April 14th the landscape committee met with representatives from the city's Developers' Task Force. This is a group comprised of the more prominent land developers and builders currently working in the city. Approximately 30 developers sit on this task force. The purpose of the task force is to review with city officials new public policy initiatives having the potential to impact future development in the community. A total of five developers were at the Developer's Task Force meeting on April 14th to review the tree preservation guidelines. Specific comments received from the developers can be found on the following pages. Generally speaking, the developers who were present found the guidelines to be reasonable in balancing the needs for both site development considerations and environmental protection. The landscape committee will be reconvening again in early May to discuss final changes to the guidelines based on input from the Developer's Task Force. Once those changes have been made the guidelines will again be reviewed with the Advisory Planning Commission and APRNRC. It is anticipated that this review will occur at the May and June meetings of the these commissions, respectively. The final guidelines should then be ready for Council authorization at their meeting on June 15th. In the interim, it is anticipated that a joint Council and Commission meeting may also be conducted, in part, to discuss the proposed guidelines. At the same meeting, staff will also be presenting to the City Council the draft ordinance changes pertaining to turf establishment and meadow/woodland restoration on private property. That document has already been formally reviewed and approved ?y both the Advisory Planning Commission and APRNRC. No form?l actiop is required on this item at this time. J6ht(K. VonDeLinde Superintendent of Parks JKV/nab 8b:aprnrc.117 105- NOTES OF DEVELOPERS TASK FORCE MEETING APRIL 14, 1993 The meeting of the Eagan Developers Task Force was held on Wednesday, April 14, 1993 at 12:00 noon. Present were Rick Packer of Sienna Corporation, Mark Anderson of Opus Corporation, Dale Huber of Northwestern Mutual Life, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Horne of Horne Development, Robert Engstrom and Howard Kyllo of Robert Engstrom Companies, and Acting Community Development Director Hohenstein, City Planner Sturm, Parks Superintendent VonDeLinde, Planning Consultant Voss, Assistant City Attorney Dougherty, and City Forester Schuster. Public Works Director Colbert joined the meeting in progress. Those present introduced themselves. Hohenstein outlined the relationship of the tree preservation guidelines to the City's landscape ordinance and the City's interest in feedback from the development community concerning the draft guidelines. Dougherty overviewed the difference between an ordinance and guidelines and stated that violation of an ordinance would be a misdemeanor while failure to meet guidelines could form a basis for withholding performance guarantees or certain approvals, but could not be prosecuted criminally. VonDeLinde then overviewed the major elements of the guidelines. He stated that the guidelines were modeled after the Lakeville tree preservation ordinance. He stated that there were distinctions between developer responsibilities for new plats and builder responsibilities for existing lots in previously platted properties. He stated that the purpose of the guidelines was to focus preservation in the disturbed area of the site rather than review the whole site. He stated that the concept is to work with developers to insure the most site-sensitive approach to development projects. VonDeLinde also reviewed the tree replacement schedule which provides for progressively greater levels of replacement for larger trees which are removed as a result of development, or damaged or destroyed during the development process. Following the presentation regarding the guidelines and schedule, the developers raised questions and discussion regarding the guidelines and their implementation. The following comments and questions were raised for further consideration by City staff: • If it is not possible to meet the replacement schedule for all trees removed on a particular parcel, is it acceptable for replacement to occur on other property owned by the same owner rather than only on public property? Statute prohibits new City ordinances from being applied to existing plats for two years after the date of plat approval. As a consequence, plats approved within the past two years will be free of any application of the guidelines until two years after their final approval date. • The process starts with preliminary plats submitted after adoption of the guidelines or for any existing lots in plats more than two years old. 16 ?. DEVELOPERS TASK FORCE MEETING NOTES APRIL 14, 1993 • How do the 0% percent replacement in the building pad, 50% replacement in the impervious area, and 100% replacement outside of the disturbed area fit in heavily- wooded residential sites? At this point in the meeting, staff began to sketch alternative development scenarios in the context of the guidelines. Further questions and comments are outlined in the attached memorandum from Superintendent of Parks VonDeLinde. The meeting closed at approximately 2:00 PM. Staff indicated that it would meet again to review the questions and concerns raised at the meeting and distribute subsequent information to the development community. Also attached is correspondence received of Northwestern Mutual Life as a follow-up. to this meeting. In addition, staff received telephone comments from Don Jensen of Rottiund Development regarding the following issues: • The terms "must" and "shall" imply enforcement requirements rather than cooperative encouragement for the development community. • Tree preservation plans require an analysis of both location and elevation to consider the effects of grading and balancing the site on the woodland resources. • Large wooded sites with public infrastructure imply some level of tree loss regardless of the sensitivity of the development. This should be considered in the ordinance. Rottlund disagrees with tree preservation guidelines being used as a basis for denial of plats. • Developers expect City projects to meet the same standards applied to private projects. /D5 MEMO TO: JON HOHENSTEIN, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: JOHN K VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS DATE: APRIL 23, 1993 SUBJECT: NOTES FROM MEETING WITH DEVELOPERS TASK FORCE - TREE PRESERVATION GUIDELINES Jon, the following is a listing of my notes from the meeting held with the Developers Task Force on Wednesday, April 14th, in reference to the proposed Tree Preservation guidelines. While this may not be a complete account of the discussion that afternoon, it may assist in our Committee's discussion of any modifications to the guidelines that should be considered. My record of the comments is as follows: • Could replacement trees be planted on other property owned by the developer, but within the City limits, in lieu of planting on City property? • Will the Tree Preservation Guidelines apply to property that was platted more than two years ago? • The City needs to look at making changes in other areas of the City Code in the interest of saving trees, such as minimizing road width requirements, tree setbacks from trails, etc. • The cost of replacing significant woodlands with individual trees is too high. The developer making this comment suggested it will be in the range of two dollars per square foot (or $87,000 per acre), which is more than the value of the land being platted. (The actual replacement cost is probably closer to one dollar per square foot.) • The City needs to exert greater control over other governmental agencies developing property in Eagan. • Some developers don't have regular access to a forester or landscape architect for developing tree preservation plans. Would someone else on staff who is equally qualified but doesn't carry the same title be acceptable to the City? • White oaks are extremely sensitive to disturbance and are some of the most valued trees. Perhaps the guidelines should be changed to include in the definition of significant trees - white oaks in the 2" to 3" caliper size. • No distinction is drawn between prohibited and non-prohibited species as per City code. That is, should prohibited species (i.e., elms, cottonwoods) retain the same status for preservation as non-prohibited trees? • Variances to other aspects of the code may be necessary to preserve significant trees, i.e. there are trade-offs in environmental preservation. The example was brought up of routing streets through wooded areas in order to save wetlands. Which is more important to the community? • Bob Engstrom would be willing to let the City utilize a new development scheduled for platting in May as a test case for the Tree Preservation Guidelines., Staff at the meeting indicated a desire to try this. • Where tree density is not an issue, would the City provide the alternative of a four to one replacement ratio using smaller sized trees such as 1 1/2" caliper. The end result would be enhanced mitigation at less cost to the developer. • The replacement of significant woodlands with a woodland type environment should be considered in lieu of the single tree replacement, i.e., use of three or four year old trees. • As an alternative to the current preservation guidelines of 0% within building pads, 5017c within construction areas, and 60% within non-impacted areas, the City should consider a flat percentage of tree preservation across the entire site or within the disturbed areas. Seventy percent preservation was cited as a standard currently being exercised by another suburban community. In a heavily wooded site, there are few creative alternatives for saving trees in areas where roadways and t.:`ldings are planned. How practical are Tree Preservation and Replacement Guidehr.es in those situations? The problem is further complicated by the need to balance the site, install utilities, etc. Fifteen feet would be a more reasonable setback for Tree Preservation around single family houses. Ten feet is simply too onerous. General comments about the guidelines were "very reasonable compared to other cities" and "noddle of the road". This concludes the comments that I noted during our meeting. I believe that Jim Sturm was also taking notes and there may be other comments that be could share with you. In any event, there is plenty of material here for discussion at our next meeting. y Jdhn K VonDeLirde % (r Superintendent of Parks JKV/cm cc: Tom Hedges, City Administrator Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation Tom Colbert, Director of Public Works 101 Suite 1490 8400 Normandale Lake Boulevard Bloomington. Minnesota 55437 Telephone: 612-921-2100 Facsimile: 612-921-2094 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT OFFICE April 15, 1993 Mr. Jim Sturm Planning Director City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122-1897 RE: Tree Preservation Guideline Dear Jim: Muttua?F?Eern At the end of the task force meeting the other day, you suggested we write a letter if we had additional comments. I have the following suggestions for your consideration: 1 When a significant tree has to be replaced, you call for two Category A replacement trees to be planted. I would suggest the guidelines also permit a significant tree to be replaced with four small trees of say 1 to 1.5" in diameter. Smaller trees are easier to transplant successfully, more economical, and probably will result in a larger tree population overall. 2. 'Redraft Paragraph 9 for charity. It is difficult to understand in its present form. I realize you want to save as many trees as possible, and I do not have any argument with that purpose. I would, however, suggest that consideration be given to the cost involved in implementing these guidelines. The water quality requirement imposed last year is equal to a minimum of 20 cents per square foot of added land costs that have become a substantial burden, and I would hope the tree replacement plan will not significantly add to overall development costs. Yours truly, Dale E. Huber Regional Manager DEH/te THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 0 Milwaukee ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS APRIL 30, 1993 1. Staff is gearing up for the first day of registration for summer programs. A full 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. day is planned on May 15. Registration directions suggest to families registering for programs that have unlimited enrollment, such as Summer in the Park, Eaganettes, the Playwagon, that they can register more quickly on ensuing days. The idea is to reduce the opening day crowd to a more manageable size. 2. Eagan travel soccer has had to cancel its May 28-30 tournament. Registration numbers were too small to support the massive effort an event such as that takes from volunteers. 3. Eagan Athletic Association final numbers for softball, baseball and soccer are not yet known. What is known is that every field in the city will be heavily used. Staff is concerned about the potential need to increase the amount of infield maintenance at numerous locations around the city. 4. Northview first graders presented hand-made May baskets to Seniors at their recent encounter at Oak Woods of Eagan. The Seniors and 1st graders have a lot of fun together. One 6 year old was hear saying, "It's great to have just us kids here with all the grandmas and grandpas." The Seniors enjoy it, too. 5. Tennis and sand volleyball leagues will be organized this month. Increased opportunities to participate are planned. 6. The concession room is up and running to coincide with the opening of the adult softball season. Blue raspberry rope licorice anyone? The children seem to like it! The Department is fortunate to have returning staff working the concession. 7. A year ago, the Department had storage boxes built to set out at the middle school and high school site for storage of bases and hand rakes and the like. It appears as though the boxes will work well for EAA needs. Umpire's equipment has been added to what is being stored. Locks and keys were a bit tricky, but that, too, has been resolved. 8. •« Florence Mullen, one of the Eagan Seniors interacting with the 4th graders at Northview Elementary, worked with Tom Schuster, City Forester, to plant two flowering crab trees at Northview School. The planting occurred on the same day the contractor had begun cutting large oak trees for the Diffley Road project. 9. 200 adult slowpitch softball teams are registered to begin play April 26. 24 women's teams, 49 co-rec teams and 127 men's teams are participating. The regular season runs through early August with weekend tournaments and play-offs dotted through the season. This year Eagan hosts the large Men's D Region IV Tournament, August 13-15 and the State Co-Rec 14" Tournament, September 10-12. 10. There were easily 100 Stargazers April 20 at Thomas Lake Park. Walter Hayes and two fellow astronomers brought out their big telescopes for close-up views of Jupiter, twin stars and distant galaxies. 11. The Earth Day Festival, April 25, was well attended by families that enjoyed entertainment including a magician incorporating recycling into his act, a fishing talk, a close, personal encounter with a snake from the Bell Museum and bird house building. The Earth Day Walk and Bike Ride were not well attended. An estimated 20 walkers took part and no bicyclists. The Festival also featured information booths from the Department of Natural Resources, Soil and Water Conservation, Eagan's recycling program, Minnesota Pro Guide Services and South Metro Bait and Tackle. Coca-Cola donated pop, and South Metro bait donated a rod and reel. The weather was beautiful and contributed to the large family turn out. 12. 300 baseball enthusiasts are registered to attend a clinic presented by the Eagan High School Wildcats and their coaching staff. The four-field complex at Northview Athletic will be utilized to provide stations on hitting, throwing, running and fielding. A hot dog lunch is served. The clinic is May 1st. 13. The Fleet Feet Walking Club and Free Wheelers Bicycling Club are in danger of extinction. A push is being made to weed out those who have moved away or are no longer interested and to reactivate those still interested. May 17, a planning meeting will be held to rejuvenate both clubs and develop a plan of activities. Ids 14. In-Line Skating lessons began April 26 and May 3. A great response must indicate a rise in participation in this fast growing sport. 14 youth beginners, four intermediate and twelve adult beginners registered for the first session and 7, 4 and 12 respectively, are registered to date for the May 3 session. Summit Bike and Sport is offering reduced rental to provide an inexpensive way to try the sport and determine an appropriate model skate to purchase. 15. *« Requests have been received asking for more swings to be installed at Meadowland Park. The requ are coming from people who have a day care provider in this neighborhood. 16. Maintenance activities the past month have focused on seasonal transitions. With the improved weather, trail use has increased dramatically. All 75 miles of the city's boulevard trails and internal park trails were swept, thanks to the diligent efforts of Park Maintenance Workers Paul Graham, Don Buecksler, Dan Curtin and Scott Eppen. 17. Athletic facilities were also targeted for extensive maintenance in April. Fences, backstops, and field lights were inspected and repaired, infields were edged and graded, base anchors inspected and re-set, field markings striped, field storage boxes put out, and daily dragging of infields was initiated for the season. All members of the maintenance staff contributed to this effort. 18. *« With the park shelters and pavilions opening for reservations on April 17, some maintenance activity was also required on our buildings. Most notable was the effort of Park Maintenance Workers Scott Eppen and Gary Skogstad in turning on the water and insuring that all the plumbing was operational in our six seasonal facilities. Park Maintenance Workers Steve Hadden and Alex Lammers also deserve mention for their efforts in numerous building repairs and maintenance. 19. Recycling containers were placed in all athletic and community park sites, and in all shelter buildings. 20. All of the city's tennis courts, hardcourts, and volleyball courts were inspected, cleaned and had nets installed in anticipation of warmer weather! 21. The Highline Trail was inspected, and any missing or damaged signs have been replaced, thanks to Park Maintenance Worker Paul Grahams efforts. 22. The changing of the seasons has also required changing of our maintenance practices in regards to lakes. The lake aeration systems at Schwanz and Fish Lakes were pulled in, and the docks were put at Thomas, Schwanz and Fish Lakes. 23. *« Spring clean up of all park sites has been going on, with many different organizations, including Dakota Inc., Boy Scouts, Dakota County Sentence To Serve, Twin Cities Tree Trust, and our seasonal staff all contributing to this massive undertaking. 24. *« Cooperative efforts with ISD 196 at Eagan High School continued. In the past month, we have assisted in the installation of a water line to serve their athletic facility, and have worked on preparing their infield and completing the fence at the baseball field. 25. Seasonal staff members have been interviewed and hired, and Parks Supervisors Jim McGuffee and Richard Pelletier have been busy with training and orientation sessions. Special mention should be made of Park Maintenance Worker Steve Taylor's assistance in training seasonal staff on the equipment operation and maintenance. 26. *« Arbor month activities went off without a hitch again this year thanks to the efforts of City Forester Tom Schuster. More than 800 3rd grade students participated in the poster contest and educational program in the schools. Nearly 100 trees were planted at Captain Dodd Park at Arbor Day on April 24th, with 70 volunteers present. Community reforestation was also enhanced with 750 trees sold to the public at the annual tree sale on May 1st. 27. The ISTEA application for funding of trails access development into the Minnesota River Valley was completed and submitted to MNDOT. 28. Seasonal maintenance plans were completed for Turf Management, Mowing Routes, and Routine Maintenance and Inspection Programs. "May 4 City Council Meeting «May 6 Commission Meeting COMMISSIONMAYMEET.HA? SUBJECT: WAIVER OF PLAT APPLICANT: RICHARD & SANDRA BERTZ LOCATION: LOT 32, BLOCK 2, LAKESIDE ESTATES (SE QUARTER SECTION 25) EXISTING ZONING: R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY) DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: APRIL 27, 1993 DATE OF REPORT: APRIL 13, 1993 COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT APPLICATION SUMMARY: Separate applications have been submitted requesting a Variance of 10' to the required 30' front building setback and a Waiver of Plat to split Lot 32, Block 2, Lakeside Estates, into two lots. The site, 550 Atlantic Hill Drive, is located on the north side of Hay Lake, west of the St. Thomas Becket Church site along the south side of Atlantic Hill Drive. BACKGROUND: The Lakeside Estates plat was recorded in 1969. The existing home and lot exceed all minimum setback and lot size requirements. The site is zoned R-1 (Single Family) and is designated D-I (Single Family Residential, 0-3 units/acre) on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan. The proposed lot split will result in two single family lots that are consistent with the zoning and guide plan. The NW portion of the site is relatively flat where the existing house sits, then rapidly falls off south and east to Hay Lake and portions of the site are wooded. COMMENTS: The waiver will create two parcels; one which will require a variance according to the applicant. Parcel A with the existing home will have a total lot area of 29,122 sq. ft. and Parcel B will have a total lot area of 52,033 sq. ft. Both lots will meet R-1 standards for lot size and width. The existing home on Parcel A will meet all R-1 setback requirements. The applicant states that Parcel B is not buildable without a 10' variance to the 30' setback off Atlantic Hill Drive. The applicant believes the hardship for the variance is the 50' building setback required from the Ordinary High Water Mark of Hay Lake. The variance is needed only because the applicant wishes to split the existing lot into two parcels for separate ownership and an additional house. The proposed property line that will split the lot will provide a 10' setback from the existing garage. Due to the configuration of the lot, as well as Hay Lake, it appears the second home will have to be built at the minimum setbacks from the newly-created division line. PARKS & RECREATION: Parks and Recreation staff will be recommending a cash parkland and cash trailway dedication to the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission at its May 6, 1993 meeting. GRADING/DRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL: The Developer did not submit a grading, drainage and erosion control plan with his submittal. Therefore, it is difficult to determine the amount of disturbance that this new lot will have on the existing terrain of this site. The new lot is low and it appears that a considerable amount of fill will be needed in the proposed front yard area. The easterly portion of the newly proposed Lot is heavily wooded and if developed, a number of these trees would be lost. The drainage of the proposed new lot will drain directly into Hay Lake (Pond LP-31) and this pond is included in the City's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan. The shoreline ordinance indicates that when grading and filling in shoreline areas and changing the natural topography where the slope is toward a protected water, that only grading or filling must be authorized by an Excavation Permit. The permit may be granted subject to the condition that: 1. The smallest amount of bare ground is exposed for as short a time as feasible. 2. Temporary ground cover, such as mulch, is used and permanent ground cover, such as sod, is established. 3. Methods to prevent erosion and trap sediment are employed. 4. Fill is established to accepted engineering standards as determined by the City Engineer. 5. Excavations on shorelands of a protected waterbody shall require an excavation permit from the City before construction is begun. Such permit may be obtained only after the Commissioner of Natural Resources has issued a permit to work in the beds of protected waters. 6. Any work which will change or diminish the course, current or cross-section of a protected water or wetland shall be approved by the Commissioner of Natural Resources, and such approval shall be construed to mean the issuance by the Commissioner of a permit under the procedures of Minnesota Statutes, Section 105.42 and other related statutes. The final grading plan shall protect a 25 foot wide buffer strip along the edge of Pond LP- 31. The buffer strip will protect the pond from erosion during the grading and construction of the proposed house. WATER QUALITY: Staff will recommend that this development be subject to a cash water quality dedication. The amount of the cash dedication will be based on the area of the undeveloped lot only, less the area of the lot occupied by wetland. The cash dedication is estimated at about $250. A wetland associated with Hay Lake occupies a major portion of the development parcel. Hay Lake is a Department of Natural Resources' protected water and the fringe wetland along the lake is subject to regulation under the Wetland Conservation Act. The developer should contact City staff prior to April 26 to arrange delineation of the fringe wetland. Staff will recommend that any filling or draining of the wetland be prohibited. Shoreland zoning standards adopted by the City also require that the vegetation and topography within 25 feet of the ordinary high water elevation of Hay Lake be maintained in a natural state. These recommendations are subject to approval by the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission. UTILITIES: Sanitary sewer and watermain of sufficient size is located in Atlantic Hills Drive. The site plan submittal did not indicate the necessary utility services to service this proposed lot. The final Waiver of Plat submission shall indicate a 1" water service and a 4" sanitary sewer service to service the proposed newly created lot. The construction of the services for the new lot will require street removal and replacement of Atlantic Hills Drive. The City has an existing 12" storm sewer which was constructed when this project was originally developed in 1979 and it is located in the area of the proposed new home location. The City currently does not have a utility easement for that existing storm sewer. The preliminary estimated cost to relocate the existing storm sewer is $16,000. The City is proposing to relocate the existing storm sewer by constructing a new 21" storm sewer line "'from an existing storm manhole in the street in front of this proposed home and re-routing it in the street right-of-way to the cul-de-sac at the east end of Atlantic Hills Drive and terminating it at the shoreline of Hay Lake. STREETS/ACCESS/CIRCULATION: Street access is available to this proposed lot from Atlantic Hills Drive. It will be the responsibility of this development to repair Atlantic Hills Drive when the utility services are installed. EASEMENTS/RIGHTS-OF-WAY/PERMITS: Through this Waiver of Plat process this development shall dedicate easements up to the 100 year high water elevation of the existing Hay Lake. The proposed new lot has a 20' private easement which encumbers the property. The development will be responsible for obtaining all the necessary regulatory agency permits prior to the Waiver of Plat approval. // 3. FINANCIAL OBLIGATION - Waiver of Plat 25-W-2-3-93 Lot 32, Block, Lakeside Estates 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 Trunk S.F. $740/lot 1 lots $ 740 Water Trunk S.F. 775/lot 1 lots 775 Storm Sewer Trunk S.F. 11,270 sq ft .071/sq ft 800 Sanitary Sewer Lateral S.F. 17.80/ff 181.37 3,228 Water Lateral S.F. 15.80/ff 181.37 2.866 Total $8,409 There are no levied or pending assessments on this parcel. The existing levied assessments of $3,227 will be reallocated to the succeeding parcels. If approved, this waiver shall be subject to the following: The standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action on February 2, 1993: AI,B1,B2,B3,B4,C1,C2,D1,El,F1,G1,andH1 2. The City Council shall approve a variance of 10' to the required 30' minimum building setback from public R.O.W. for Parcel B. 3. Parcel B shall be responsible for cash park and trailway dedication and water quality requirements. 4. The developer shall submit a grading plan with the proposed building permit application. 5. The final grading plan shall protect a 25 foot wide buffer strip along the edge of Pond LP-31. 6. The Developer shall be responsible to install a 4" sanitary sewer service and a 1" water service to the new lot and the Developer shall obtain a Work Within the Right-of-Way Permit prior to the installation of the utility services. t /14-. 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 This development shall dedicate 10-foot drainage and utility easements centered over all lot lines and, in addition, where necessary to accommodate existing or proposed utilities for drainage ways within the plat. The development shall dedicate easements of sufficient width and location as determined necessary by engineering standards. 2. This development shall dedicate, provide, or financially guarantee the acquisition costs of drainage, ponding, and utility easements in addition to public street rights-of-way as required by the alignment, depth, and storage capacity of all required public utilities and streets located beyond the boundaries of this plat as necessary to service or accommodate this development. 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 plus three (3) feet as necessitated by storm water storage volume requirements. C. Plans and Specifications 1 All public and private streets, drainage systems and utilities necessary to provide service to this development shall be designed and certified by a registered professional engineer in accordance with City adopted codes, engineering standards, guidelines and policies prior to application for final plat approval. 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 ensure that all dead-end public streets shall have a cul-de-sac constructed in accordance with City engineering standards. 4. A separate detailed landscape plan shall be submitted overlaid on the proposed grading and utility plan. The financial guarantee for such plan shall be included in the Development Contract and shall not be released until one year after the date of City certified compliance. D. Public Improvements if any improvements are to be installed under a City contract, the appropriate project must be approved by Council action prior to final plat approval. E. Permits 1. This development shall be responsible for the acquisition of all regulatory agency permits required by the affected agency prior to final plat approval. F. Parks and Trails Dedication 1. This development shall fulfill its park and trail dedication requirements as recommended by the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission and approved by Council action. G. Water Quality Dedication This development shall be responsible for providing a cash dedication, ponding, or a combination thereof in accordance with the criteria identified in the City's Water Quality Management Plan, as recommended by the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission and approved by Council action. H. Other All subdivision, zoning and other ordinances affecting this development shall be adhered to, unless specifically granted a variance by Council action. Advisory Planning Commission Approved: August 25. 1987 City Council September 15, 1987 Revised: July 10, 1990 Revised: February 2. 1993 LTS#5 l& . STANDARD.CON / 1ff' :I Apt, JI / `VVVV V J { A IV { 1 II en /11 . C Y d O W Z < N a c:G:310-a1 w3' _ c• l v . , C~ c E ..e oc C k c - . 2'-,' Ic al _ M,9i.9O. ;'f --- an'o2£ --- 4? c? aoc 00 - .: 8 ? ¢~¢r P 1 C?_.. ? uc a.G JVn t IT, 0 / n W o W / O \\? 11 s o_ N •" n Z naW i W N SIP CVI) '0 / - m 0. iee ?._ '51 ? y1 W i 6. ? 'Ire y i 1 1 A •? aI P `? .?Cf z % 0 v . U = x d , a / I w) 11k. T- N J F<' C mUW o Yid G hW ..94 S '- h s 3f.:?°.h c n O x V t ?I ,: I 0 se i• a Y: yY s V ' W 6 y z0 cc Z ATLANTIC HILLS DRIVE I 6u-a9e 20 Ft Front 5etback line Proposed elntance.._,__ d .'?04uFX,pt Pro p ant :.?o-?ktA+ 0 C P ?P, ?' •f1 HAY LAKE Top of ice Elevation=908.16 High Water Elevation=910.0 PARCEL P TLI Area 50.025 5F Area NW ly of Survey Line 12.713 5F NOTES: 1. Refer to the Lot Split Survey prepared by Probe Engineering Company for legal description of property. 2. The proposed house located on Parcel B may be changed to suit future needs. The property owner reserves the right to make minor changes to the building within the setback boundaries noted by the shaded area. 3. The Top of Ice elevation shown was determined on Feb. 9,1993. The High Water elevation was determined by the City of Eagan Public Works Department. PARCEL A Ttl Area 31.130 5F Area NWiy of Survey Line 15.057 5F LOT 32, LOCK 2 LAKES) DE ESTATES EAGAN, MINNESOTA 1Prepared Richard & Sandra 5ertz tSK-1 DERTZ RESIDENCE For 550 Atlantic Hills Drive PKOF205ED SITE PLAN Eagan, MN 55123 I /? (612)452-5062 4/5/93 ATLANTIC HILLS DRIVE ? Propoe ,. ?' i ? - - \ \ I 1 I got I Houee i i o?r? ?o°°? /i I I? v?rc ?,? / / I I I ? ?c I I / I I / / I I I I / / I I I I / / ? I I / / I 922.0 I , I rr 920.0 I 918.0 j j 916.0 914.0 912.0 I 910.0 i / / / r NOTES: 1. Refer to the Lot Split Survey prepared by Probe Engineering Company for legal description of property. 908.0 HAY LAKE \ Top of Ice Elevation=908.16 High Water Elevation=910.0 PARCEL A Tti Area 31.130 SF Area NWIy of Survey Line 15.057 5F 2. Topographical information is based on Aerial Photographs \ dated April 15, 1990 and were provided by the Dakota County Survey and Information Office. 3. The contours shown indicate the anticipated grading plan for the structure shown. The lower floor elevation is 910.0 Ft, three above the high water elevation of Hay Lake, a controlled outlet pondnient area. The actual grading plan may vary from the contours shown here in order to adjust final grade and drainage. The shaded area indicates the buildable portion of the lot as defined by setback requirements. PARCEL B Ttl Area 50,025 SF Area NW ly of Survey Line 12,713 SF LOT 32, BLOCK 2 LAKESIDE ESTATES EAGAN, MINNESOTA. r Prepared Richard & Sandra 5ertz SK-2 5 ERTZ RE51 DEN CE For 550 Atlantic Hills Drive TWO FOOT CONTOUR MAP Eagan, MN 55123 / 1?1 , (612)452-5062 4/5/93 (J? I NORTH 4 60 Ft 111111 Scale: 60' = 1' ATLANTIC HILLS DRIVE .-1.. "j • L ?'• t ,, .? \ I' GAD _ ??? .?_?_ ?_ LOT 32, BLOCK 2 LAKESIDE ESTATES -©?Two foot contour lines El Survey Lines and Setbacks Centerline Street Mountable concrete curb & gutter Buildable area within setbacks E3 Trees and plantings DERTZ RESIDENCE SITE PLAN 1. Refer to the Lot Split Survey prepared by Probe Engineering Company for legal description of property. Topographical Information is based on Aerial Photographs dated April 15. 1990 provided by the Dakota County Survey and Information Office. 2. The contours shown Indicate the anticipated grading plan for the proposed structure, The basement slab elevation Is 913.0 Ft. The actual grading plan may vary from the contours shown here In order to adjust final grade and drainage. Prepared Richard & Sandra Bertz For 550 Atlantic Hills Drive Eagan, MN 55123 (612)452-5062 SK-1 4/7/93 NORTH ?- 60 Ft 0 Scale: 60' = 1' ATLANTIC HILLS DRIVE CB-MH 918.84 Existing Shed i • ; + Note 2 N I I ,......; ote 1 F ? I I voe. ..... ..: HAY LAKE Top of Ice Elevation=908.16 High Water Elevation=910.0 922.0 I I / /:;, ????ii 920.0 918.0 I I / `: I I 916.0 I:: I 914.0 ::?:.... PARCEL P> Ttl Area 50,025 5F 910.0 Area NWly of Survey Line 12,713 5F LOT 32, BLOCK 2 LAKESIDE ESTATES ©, Two foot contour lines . Survey Lines Centerline Street Mountable concrete curb & gutter 20 Ft drainage easement Trees and plantings BERTZ RESIDENCE DEMOLITION PLAN PARCEL A \ Ttl Area 31,130 5F Area NWly of Survey Line 15,057 5F 1. Remove and relocate existing storm sewer and outlet nominally 90 feet east of current location. Fill and restore existing site in strict accordance with Plans & Specifications from curb line to shore line. Perform all soil tests and compaction tests as required. 2. Remove and relocate existing 8' by 12' wooden shed as instructed by Owner. Owner is to provide suitable foundation and footings on existing Parcel A. Prepared Richard & Sandra Bertz For 550 Atlantic Hills Drive Eagan. MN 55123 (612)452-5062 SK-2 4/7/93 ) I 952.0 ?o?.. JP-07 JP 2T1 aRat E L 954.01 ?' 91Z.C? CHUTRCI/ A { Od'S i rI h. ND. 2 J JP28 v z - 0 r ?L Ti 1 T--'-li JP-6? JP=s L 6. `;t,?, h 824.1 862.0 966.5: 826.0 877.0 32.1, 2i 958.8 9640 SiD is J JP-Sp %r w a_t ADDI ON ?<;-3 964.0:7. LP , 968 O^ LP-61I 894; j 900 0 906.P- ,_. .-891.3 LP 61 r" ! LNCE 1 16.2 ? - 11 ? '894.01884.4 \i °, FY: ?. '24'"E R918. li P-69?' ^a,' r fir 3p_`i? it 7 J 87.9 t S J (} I LP-46 'LP gg 7, ir7, `L> 8e 7 4t?rk. 12• !( .P-37 15 T LP-67 879.6 38 90 8863 3 LP - ?47 J 918.5 LP-35 g ai ?h ',LP-6+IL* p3 924.0 LP-3 6870.5 887_0 9900 ``-\- 9f7 908 08.3 864.5. 880.0 LP•33 i ryt:> 1 ' g 13.0 L 897.5 12. -45 --J 882:j /' - 12 ems„ - - / k LP - P .P. 94.7 202 0.2 LP-24 `927.0 922.5 a e 12. 886.0 LPkI 2> ' <) / ?2•° 4 LP 19 ?.; •; s -? -1 900.2 { 903.0 AND. LP-22 901.0 ; -,---t = = _ - A-' PROJECT SITE FIGURE No. 17 STORM SEWER LAYOUT MAP CITY OF 0?- 21 EAGAN 41" NORTH PARCEL A \ TV Area 31.130 5F Area NWIy of Survey Line 15.057 SF ATLANTIC HILLS DRIVE ---- - --- --- - -• ------- ....................................... XP i i 041 tti::rr?f?L?»'??'.wr.?t:•.,?? ?.Y;?`ti::;r"'r=?;if^?% F.1?,•TM-?•::.??? ==__=?`? _4 TU: I ? Y I I I::: l I 922.0 ! I r 1"''i:iEEi: / .. 918.0 L. 1 915.0 l::: r ._;.? 914.0 9t0.0 LOT 32, BLOCK 2 LAKESIDE ESTATES FINANCIAL OBLIGATION LEGEND %Av-ArAw-& Lateral Benefit Sanitary Sewer Lateral Benefit Water Pe- A. ?- u Sanitary Sewer Trunk r. ¦ Water Trunk Storm Sewer Trunk BERTZ RESIDENCE '011,k. SITE PLAN lye V, SK-1 L 4/7/93 H- 60Ft 0 Scale: 60' = V PARCEL 5 TV Area 50,025 SF Area NW Iy of Survey Llne 12,713 5F Prepared Richard & Sandra Gertz Far 550 Atlantic Hills Drive Eagan. MN 55123 (612)452-5062 HAY LAKE Top of Ice Elevatknr90816 High Water Elevation=910.0 SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICANT: MARILYN & GREGORY ROUNDS LOCATION: 10-01000-032-03 EXISTING ZONING: R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY) DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: APRIL 27, 1993 DATE OF REPORT: APRIL 1, 1993 COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT APPLICATION SUMMARY: An application has been submitted requesting a Preliminary Plat of two lots on approximately one acre of previously-zoned R-1 (Single Family) land located in the NW 1/4 of Section 10. LOCATION & EXISTING CONDITIONS: The existing parcel is located east along Pilot Knob Road, west of Donnywood Addition (North Jurdy Court), north of Jurdy Road and south of Quarry Lane. The surrounding zoning districts are R-1 (Single Family) on the north and east; A (Agriculture) on the south, and RD (Research and Development) west across Pilot Knob Road. The current Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan designates this parcel as D-II Mixed Residential (0-6 units/acre). The proposed two lot subdivision complies with this designation. COMMENTS: The applicant currently resides on the proposed Lot 1, Block 1. The existing house and garage were built on the north side of the existing parcel, allowing for the potential development of the south half of the lot. The Preliminary Plat shows two lots; Lot 1 is approximately 18,520 sq. ft. and Lot 2 is approximately 18,451 sq. ft. Both lots exceed the minimum lot width of 85'. The existing house and accessory buildings meet, or exceed, all setback requirements. Access to both lots is from separate existing driveways on Pilot Knob Road. An existing Maple tree remains near the north property line of Lot 2, Block 1. Careful grading for the proposed house and driveway could save the tree. The Dakota County Plat Commission met on March 29, 1993 to consider this plat. The Commission does not recommend approval of this Preliminary Plat due to spacing guidelines not allowing individual driveways. The County is recommending sharing the north existing driveway and not using the existing south driveway. //5. GRADING/DRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL: No grading will be required on proposed Lot 1 where the existing house is located. Grading for the proposed house on the south lot will require 2' of fill to be placed in the front yard. This will allow the front yard to drain out to Pilot Knob Road. A minimal amount of grading will be required in the backyard of the south lot. The drainage in the backyard area will drain in a southeasterly direction out to Jurdy Road. WATER QUALITY: Staff will recommend that this development be subject to a cash water quality dedication. The amount of the dedication will be based on the area of the undeveloped lot only and is estimated at $360. There are no wetlands on the proposed development parcel. These recommendations are subject to approval by the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission. UTILITIES: Sanitary sewer of sufficient size, capacity and depth is readily available in the backyard area of the north lot. The existing 9" sanitary sewer line flows from Quarry Lane through this backyard area to North Jurdy Court. As shown on the preliminary utility plan, the proposed new house on the south lot will construct a sanitary sewer service line through the backyards of the two lots over to the existing 9" sanitary sewer line. Watermain of sufficient size, pressure and capacity is readily available to serve this development from an existing 16" watermain located on the west side of Pilot Knob Road. Connection to that watermain would require open-cutting of Pilot Knob Road. STREETS/ACCESS/CIRCULATION: The preliminary development plan submitted with this application shows that the proposed house on the south lot will connect its driveway to an existing driveway opening on Pilot Knob Road. The existing house on the north lot has its driveway opening along the north edge of the lot out to Pilot Knob Road. This section of Pilot Knob Road was upgraded with concrete curb and gutter by the City and the County in 1980, and it was at this time that two driveways were provided for this site. The Dakota County Plat Commission does not recommend approval of this preliminary plat. The County's spacing guidelines do not allow individual driveways connecting to Pilot Knob Road and the existing driveway was in place before the current guidelines were established. The driveway for the proposed house shall include a turn-around as shown on the preliminary development plan. RIGHT-OF-WAY/EASEMENTS/PERMITS: The development shall dedicate sufficient easements for the existing 9" sanitary sewer and water line that runs along the east edge of Lot 1. The existing 9" sanitary sewer and water line shall be field located to determine the exact location of the utilities so that the final plat shall include the proper easements. This development shall be responsible for ensuring that all regulatory agency permits (MPCA, MWCC, MnDept. of Health, Dakota County, etc.) are acquired prior to final plat approval. /P? FINANCIAL OBLIGATION • Rounds Addition Based upon the study of the financial obligations collected in the past and the uses proposed for the property, the following charges are proposed. The charges are computed using the City's existing fee schedule and connections proposed to be made to the City's utility system based on the submitted plans. Improvement Use Rate Quantity Amount Storm Sewer Trunk S.F. .071/sq ft 20,471 sq ft S1.453 Total $1,453 There are no pending assessments on this parcel. Levied assessments are paid. CONDITIONS OF PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR ROUNDS ADDITION 1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action on February 2, 1993 shall be complied with: Al, B1, B2, B3, C1, C2, El, F1, G1, and H1 2. During grading for Lot 2, Block 1, fencing shall be placed around the existing Maple tree near the north lot line to ensure its protection. 3. The final plat application shall include a utility layout plan showing how sanitary sewer and water service will be provided to the proposed house on Lot 2. 4. The applicant shall resolve the Pilot Knob Road access situation with Dakota County prior to final plat approval. 5. The proposed house on Lot 2 shall connect its water service to the existing 16" water main in Pilot Knob. 1017. 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-foot drainage and utility easements centered over all lot lines and, in addition, where necessary to accommodate existing or proposed utilities for drainage ways within the plat. The development shall dedicate easements of sufficient width and location as determined necessary by engineering standards. 2. This development shall dedicate, provide, or financially guarantee the acquisition costs of drainage, ponding, and utility easements in addition to public street rights-of-way as required by the alignment, depth, and storage capacity of all required public utilities and streets located beyond the boundaries of this plat as necessary to service or accommodate this development. 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 plus three (3) feet as necessitated by storm water storage volume requirements. C. Plans and Specifications 1. All public and private streets, drainage systems and utilities necessary to provide service to this development shall be designed and certified by a registered professional engineer in accordance with City adopted codes, engineering standards, guidelines and policies prior to application for final plat approval. 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 ensure that all dead-end public streets shall have a cul-de-sac constructed in accordance with City engineering standards. /9 4. A separate detailed landscape plan shall be submitted overlaid on the proposed grading and utility plan. The financial guarantee for such plan shall be included in the Development Contract and shall not be released until one year after the date of City certified compliance. D. Public Improvements 1. If any improvements are to be installed under a City contract, the appropriate project must be approved by Council action prior to final plat approval. E. Permits This development shall be responsible for the acquisition of all regulatory agency permits required by the affected agency prior to final plat approval. F. Parks and Trails Dedication 1. This development shall fulfill its park and trail dedication requirements as recommended by the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission and approved by Council action. G. Water Quality Dedication 1 This development shall be responsible for providing a cash dedication, ponding, or a combination thereof in accordance with the criteria identified in the City's Water Quality Management Plan, as recommended by the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission and approved by Council action. H. Other 1. All subdivision, zoning and other ordinances affecting this development shall be adhered to, unless specifically granted a variance by Council action. Advisory Planning Commission Approved: August 25. 1987 City Council September 15. 1987 Revised: July 10. 1990 Revised: February 2. 1993 LTS#5 STANDARD.CON f LOCATION ZONING SKYLINE OAI ao r rc 0 z I - ro1-nv SE z?!II r o_, GUIDE PLAN AI PD US POSIDt SERVICF LI i I)' cr PARK I - TAMARA 2- BIRCH I Rounds Addition III Z ?-' )? 1. / ?, ? -_ "`D LMAR H. SCH?AN 1 11r.r.rM t..0 i. M Tv. tIW M I..Moo II I 14750 SOUTH ROBERT TRAIL ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA 63005 /423-1 so UTILITY 8tl I / \ SURVEYORS CERTTdATE GRADI NG,1 FLAN -R U-M DPI / N A_ I 'NORTF?"?'i t _ I I I 228.20 Scaler I•••50 , p ,t OT ll 20 7db / A Awe W ? \ \ Ell Z 744 0 to /' ` I^ /eiilrf a e?i?B 10 C T ?? I - -? - BS^2O= =1_. )l?- ?'? 89244'28' w r4 ro I I I r1Y1'-lid. / ? \ ` \ \ \ .., III I I . / i ??? \ " li?i 1 1 ? ? 1? 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Iy IV?i_L_i_ x Preliminary Plat: ROUNDS ADDJTION 1 Owners 6 Developers: Marilyn & Gregory Rounds 3160 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55121 Tel. 454-5444 Legal Description: The north 199.63 feet of the south 515.76 feet of the Notes continued: west 228.20 feet of the SWI of the NWi of Section 30, Township 27, Range 23, Dakota County, 5. A curb cut was constructed for Minnesota. proposed lot 2 when pilot Zoning: No change - Single family residential Knob Road was tip graded several years ago. Area: Gross Area - 45.555 square feet Lot 1 = 10,520 square feet Lot 2 = 18,451 square feet Road = 8,584 square feet Notes: 1. Existing house, free standing garage, and small out buildings currently on proposed lot 1. 2. Lot 1 is presently hooked up to city sanitary newer and water. 3. Lot 2 can be served by sanitary sewer to an existing sanitary manhole in the DONNYWOOD addition near the middle of proposed Lot 1. Water will probably have to he accessed from the westerly side of Pilot Knob Road. I hereby re t' that IN, Surrey. pbn, Or report was prepared by me 01 under my direct euperylelon and 4. Proposed Lot 2 will {equ i re fill, at the time of house I 1 11 em a duly 11" *I-md Land Surveyor under f I Lj construction. 41. the Stae O evee o inne.Ole ?- 03-15-93 Deed ?/[( J 3 Delmar H. Schwonr MlnnesoU RpNtrellon No IBS C/J DELMAR H. SCHWANZ t Mm 3I. !•o... ore ?W hM Iha? t.w M n. !V . V Ms .... 14750 SOUTH ROBERT TRAIL ROSEMOUNT. MINNESOTA SSW 617747St766 SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF., ROUNDS ADDITION sl 43 0 0 Ir) W M O M Q z S z H 0 J 11 cr r? ) 43 h S 2 NORTH (Jt1r ?:i=i? IT N 89'44'28"E 228.20 ?„?..,,........- .. ........ -- Scale: I"z 50' Proposed Dtvlnagc:l7tlttiity ##,tTC o PaecctFen?$........ .... 021 :.:.: •:•:.::. exist; FINANCIAL OBLIGATION :•r:•>:•: W LEGEND Storm Sewer Trunk Preliminary Plat: ROUNDS ADDITION Owners 6 Developers: Marilyn 6 Gregory Rounds 3160 Pilot Knob Road Fagan, MN 55121 Tel. 454-5444 legal Description: The north 199.63 feet of the south 515.76 feet of the Notes continued: west 226.20 feet of the SWf of the t4Wi of Section 10, Township 27, Range 23, Dakota County, S. A curb cut was constructed for Minnesota. proposed lot 2 when Pilot Zoning: No change - Single family residential Knob Road was up graded several years ago. Area: Gross Area = 45,555 square feet lot 1 = 18,520 square feet Lot 2 = 18.451 square feet Road = 8,504 square feet Notes: 1. Existing house, free standing garage, and small ou•: buildings currently on proposed lot 1. 2. 1.n: 1 is presently hooked up to city sanitary sewer and water. 3. tot 7 can be served by sanitary sewer to an existing sanitary manhole in the DONNYNOOD addition near the middle of proposed Lot 1. Water will probably have to be accessed from the westerly side of Pilot Knob Road. I h...by -t!'h that this .umy 51.n. a, report was pnps,.d by m. Punta my elect.up.r.Mpn.nd 1haI I am i d t r und., r d land S . AP0'•»• 4. Pr.Tposed Lot 2 wi 4 ;equ i re ti lY at the time of house coistruction J u m u v yo y IM t f the Sta. Cl li t . ' ? 1 •" ar. o ,nnNo o % ) ,/- 01-15-9J Doled -. o MI wiles Sch..nr ? MM..o. Registration NO M26 i H-e"- ACAES r?e HL r Dn, !-? :P-9 i 862.0- PG?t? DACHMAi 1 f FOX DGE f_hiu-17-1 ' A PLA, P?1B` O,i { 88 d I 894,0 __ 44 64.0 0-k.----r-',: DP-12 --/,j'868.C7 1 6 i • 87z 7 ''-r- ( = 5 8720. i EP_ l; :678.0 LDP-33 p a,•? ?? DP-3.2 88.0 D 00 trftEP-6 Pry/Y;LD ..$52.0 DP 19 . ¶.856.e 84.0 890.0.5. ''bpT_ aEk?60.0 873.6 / DP-27 ,876.0 FIGURE No. STORM SEWER MAP CITY OF EAGAN PROJECT SITE 17 LAYOUT 8 8 D-sJ_n -DP 1-84; 2r.. 861 1 TUA I' , "•T D-w . r`r1 N SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT (LAKEWOOD HILLS 2ND ADDITION) APPLICANT: JEFFREY A. RUD LOCATION: P.I.D. #10-84300-056-00 (SE QUARTER SECTION 26) EXISTING ZONING: R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY) DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: APRIL 27, 1993 DATE OF REPORT: APRIL 13, 1993 COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT APPLICATION SUMMARY: An application has been submitted requesting a Preliminary Plat consisting of two lots on 3.2 acres of R-1 zoned property in the Wilderness Retreat subdivision located north of Cliff Road and west of Lakewood Hills Road. BACKGROUND: The five lot Wilderness Retreat subdivision was platted in 1955. The current plat proposal pertains to the aforementioned 3.2 acre parcel that was created when Lot 5 of Wilderness Retreat was split into three parcels. The site contains an existing home and is heavily-wooded. The NE portion of this property is relatively flat while the remainder of the site has some severe slopes falling south and west to existing wetlands. The southern boundary of the site is Cliff Road while all other sides are bounded by single family residential land use. The property is listed as D-I (Single Family, 0-3 units/acre) density on the Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan. COMMENTS: The applicant is proposing a two-lot plat that will create an approximately two-acre lot (Lot 2) with an existing home and an approximately one-acre lot (Lot 1) on the very northern side of the plat. As proposed, both lots exceed R-1 standards of the 12,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size and minimum lot width of 85'. Lot 1 has a lot width of 170' at the building setback line and Lot 2 has a lot width of 110' at the building setback line. Both lots will gain access from Lakewood Hills Road. The existing home is served by well and septic and the applicant is proposing another well and septic system to serve the new lot. As mentioned previously, the majority of the site is heavily-wooded, however there is a flat open area on the proposed Lot 1 that will accommodate a home without any significant tree loss. It appears this additional lot will not detract from the rural character of this area. PARKS & RECREATION: Parks and Recreation staff will be recommending a cash parkland and cash trailway dedication to the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission at its May 6, 1993 meeting. I??. GRADING/DRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL: The preliminary development plans show that no grading will be needed on the proposed Lot 2 where the existing house is located. It also shows that minimal grading will be needed for the new home construction on Lot 1. The driveway servicing Lot 1 should be located on the northeast side of the lot to limit the amount of tree removal. There are large oak trees in the front of the lot which will be saved. The backyard area is also wooded and will be protected through a private covenant between the owners of Lots 1 & 2. The preliminary development plan shows the drainage from the front of the parcel draining primarily east and northward. This drainage is conveyed overland directly to Pond LP-46. The backyard drains westerly directly into Pond LP-36. Both of these ponds are in the City's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan. The developer will be responsible for installing and maintaining erosion control measures in accordance with the City's Erosion/Sediment Control Manual Standards. Erosion control will be needed to prevent sediments from eroding into the wooded area and Pond LP-36 to the west of the proposed house. WATER QUALITY: Staff will recommend that this development be subject to a cash water quality dedication. The amount of the cash dedication will be based on the area of the undeveloped lot only and is estimated at $480. While there are wetlands within the proposed plat, there are none within the lot to be developed. Thus, no filling or draining of wetlands on the parcel will occur. These recommendations are subject to approval by the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission. UTILITIES: There are no existing sanitary sewer or water lines currently available to service this development. The developer is proposing to install a private well and septic system for Lot 1. Lot 2 is currently served by a private well and septic system. STREETS/ACCESS/CIRCULATION: Both proposed lots in this development will abut Lakewood Hills Drive. Lakewood Hills Drive is an existing 20'± wide gravel street, which is located in a 60' wide City right-of-way but is currently privately maintained. This street has full access onto Cliff Road. City Code requires that newly platted lots shall be provided with a street built to City standards. The developer shall petition to upgrade the existing gravel street to a new street with bituminous surfacing and concrete curb and gutter prior to final plat approval. RIGHT-OF-WAY/EASEMENTS/PERMITS: This development has provided adequate right-of-way for existing and future City streets. The preliminary plat submitted with this application shows dedication of right-of-way along the north property line to provide street access to the property to the north. The final plat shall include dedicating the ponding easement over Pond LP-36 up to 3 feet above its HWL. This development shall be responsible for ensuring that all regulatory agency permits (MPCA, Mn. Dept. of Health, MnDNR, etc.) are acquired prior to final plat approval. I 3S FINANCIAL OBLIGATION - Lakewood Hills 2nd Based upon-the study of the financial obligations collected in the past and the uses proposed for the property, the fojlowing 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 Trunk S.F. $740/lot 2 lots $ 1,480 Water Trunk S.F. 775/lot 2 lots 1,550 Storm Sewer Trunk S.F. .071/sq ft 138,344 sq ft x,822 Total $2 There are no levied or pending assessments on this parcel. PRELIMINARY PLAT CONDITIONS FOR LAKEWOOD HILLS 2ND ADDITION 1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action on February 2, 1993 shall be complied with: Al, B1, B3, B4, C1, C2, El, F1, G1, and H1 2. The proposed well and septic system shall be constructed to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency standards. 3. This development shall dedicate right-of-way along the north edge of the plat to provide street access to the adjoining property to the north. 4. The developer shall petition to upgrade the existing gravel street of Lakewood Hills Drive to a new street with bituminous surfacing and concrete curb and gutter prior to final plat approval. /ffi. 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-foot drainage and utility easements centered over all lot lines and, in addition, where necessary to accommodate existing or proposed utilities for drainage ways within the plat. The development shall dedicate easements of sufficient width and location as determined necessary by engineering standards. 2. This development shall dedicate, provide, or financially guarantee the acquisition costs of drainage, ponding, and utility easements in addition to public street rights-of-way as required by the alignment, depth, and storage capacity of all required public utilities and streets located beyond the boundaries of this plat as necessary to service or accommodate this development. 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 plus three (3) feet as necessitated by storm water storage volume requirements. C. Plans and Specifications 1 All public and private streets, drainage systems and utilities necessary to provide service to this development shall be designed and certified by a registered professional engineer in accordance with City adopted codes, engineering standards, guidelines and policies prior to application for final plat approval. 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 ensure that all dead-end public streets shall have a cul-de-sac constructed in accordance with City engineering standards. 1?6. 4. A separate detailed landscape plan shall be submitted overlaid on the proposed grading and utility plan. The financial guarantee for such plan shall be included in the Development Contract and shall not be released until one year after the date of City certified compliance. D. Public Improvements 1. If any improvements are to be installed under a City contract, the appropriate project must be approved by Council action prior to final plat approval. E. Permits 1. This development shall be responsible for the acquisition of all regulatory agency permits required by the affected agency prior to final plat approval. F. Parks and Trails Dedication 1. This development shall fulfill its park and trail dedication requirements as recommended by the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission and approved by Council action. G. Water Quality Dedication This development shall be responsible for providing a cash dedication, ponding, or a combination thereof in accordance with the criteria identified in the City's Water Quality Management Plan, as recommended by the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission and approved by Council action. H. Other All subdivision, zoning and other ordinances affecting this development shall be adhered to, unless specifically granted a variance by Council action. Advisory Planning Commission Approved: August 25. 1987 City Council September 15. 1987 Revised: July 10. 1990 Revised: February 2. 1993 LTS#5 /4/. STANDARD.CON I 7 "1 17- L 7- Ir _ 11 _ 1111111 VJi'£ - _ . 111 It ------ _ - ? - / / ? - - - - -- - -- -- -- .. - . ` T_ 11, 10-7 rr ?- 144. LAKEWOOD HIL1 ND ADDITION .,+nyl NORTH CALK IN PW B DENOTES 12 INCH BY 14 INCH IRON MONUMENT FOUND UNLESS OTHERWISE SHOWN. O DENOTES 12 INCH BY 14 INCH NIGH MONUMENT TO BE SET. AND WINCH SHALL BE IN PLACE ON OR BEFORE THE _DAY Of _ 10_, AMD MANAtD WITH REGISTRATION NO. 10005. b1 S 1 i 0 as a 0 II E c;! ? Wr L4 r..Yrl..r,In1. DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS ARE SHOWN THUS: I-7 , I 1 BAL N 0V5227 E LY 232 03 1i . it LOT1 5?N 4291]50. FT. II"e it 11 ^o '. Syr-' J - -- ]1.90 ? 1 ?l W 4? \ LOT 2 n, 1 r .. _ 1 1 ? 1 - ! 1 9 I 1 T / I ___ I ? 1 ! 11 1 a'I. 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PROJECT SITE FIGURE No. 17 STORM SEWER LAYOUT MAP CITY OF EAGAN SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT (LEXINGTON MEADOWS) APPLICANT: CITY OF EAGAN LOCATION: NE QUARTER SECTION 26 EXISTING ZONING: PD R-1 (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, SINGLE FAMILY) DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: APRIL 27, 1993 DATE OF REPORT: APRIL 19, 1993 COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT APPLICATION SUMMARY: An application has been submitted requesting a Preliminary Plat consisting of eight lots and one outlot on approximately 5.6 acres of previously-zoned Planned Development R-1 land located south of Diffley Road, north and east of Daniel Drive. BACKGROUND: The property was acquired by the City's Parks and Recreation Department from the Housing and Urban Development Department in March 1989 as part of the Lexington/Diffley athletic site purchase financed by the Park Site and Development Fund. The City Council intended for this parcel to be sold with the proceeds returned to, the Park Site Acquisition and Development Fund. The property was zoned R-4 (Multiple) when acquired and the City rezoned it to R-1 (Single Family). 'There is a need for storm water ponding in this area. The ponding area will be built this summer in conjunction with the Diffley Road upgrade. The proposal is consistent with the single family zoning and a D-I (Single Family Residential, 0-3 units/acre) Comprehensive Guide Plan designation. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The majority of the site contains secondary growth, but there are some significant tree groupings outside the ponding easement that can be saved. With the exception of Lots 4, 7, and 8, little, if any, grading will be required to accommodate a standard house pad. COMMENTS: The site plan calls for eight single family lots that all exceed the minimum R-1 lot size requirement of 12,000 sq. ft. Lots range in size from 12,500 to 29,725 sq. ft. All but three of the lots meet, or exceed the minimum lot width requirements, however many existing lots in this area have been approved as part of the Lexington South PD allowing less than the standard R-1 lot width requirements so the proposed lots will blend with the surrounding area. All lots will gain access from Daniel Drive. Although Lot 1 will be a corner lot, there will be no access to Diffley Road. Also, grading to be done with the Diffley Road upgrade will save any mature trees between the proposed house pad for Lot 1 and the Diffley Road R.O.W. and a 90' long 3' high berm will be provided in this same area. It has yet to be determined whether the City will sell the lots individually or as an entire subdivision. PARKS & RECREATION: There will not be any park or trail dedication requirements because all proceeds from the sale of the property will go to the Park Site Dedication Fund. 19. GRADING/DRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL: The characteristics of the site are that it is wooded and hilly. A farmhouse with its barns and sheds were located in the northwest corner of the site and the remains of one of the sheds is still standing. This development will be responsible -for removing the existing shed and the foundations of any remaining building. Also, this development will be responsible for capping and abandoning any wells and septic systems located on this site. The terrain of the site contains a ravine that slopes in a northwesterly direction to a culvert that conveys drainage northerly across Diffley Road. The major portion of the backyards of Lots 1-8, Block 1 will be contained within the ponding easement for Pond JP-69. This pond is in the City's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan. As shown on the preliminary grading plan, this pond will be graded during the Diffley Road reconstruction project. The preliminary grading plan indicates filling for the building pads of Lots 4, 7 and 8 will average 3 feet±. Lots 1,2,3,5 and 6 will require minimal or no grading. An emergency overland drainage is needed to ensure against ponding at the low point in the intersection of Daniel Drive and Braddock Trail. The swale should be located on the common lot line between Lots 4 and 5. The preliminary drainage plan indicates the drainage from the front yard areas will drain into the Daniel Drive street right-of-way and be conveyed by existing storm sewer to Pond JP-69. The backyards will drain directly into Pond JP-69. The preliminary grading plan shows that the conifer trees along the north edge of Lot 1 will be saved to provide a buffer from Diffley Road. The trees on the east plat boundary along the west edge of Lot 8 will also be saved to provide a buffer between this development and the existing Northview Meadows 2nd Addition. The trees on Lots 5 and 6 will be saved and these lots can be custom graded when the new homes are constructed. This development will be responsible for installing and maintaining erosion control measures in accordance with the City's Erosion/Sediment Control Manual Standards. Erosion control will be needed in the backyards of Lots 1-8 to prevent sediments from eroding into Pond JP-69. WATER QUALITY: Staff will recommend that this development be subject to an on-site ponding requirement of approximately 1.1 acre-feet to meet water quality treatment standards. Pond JP-69 lies within this development parcel and currently contains virtually no wet pond volume at present. The City will enlarge Pond JP-69 to create a NURP pond with approximately 2.04 acre-feet of wet volume as part of it's Diffley Road reconstruction project. No wetland areas will be filled or drained by the grading for the site. These recommendations are subject to approval by the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission. /'5-l UTILITIES: Sanitary sewer of sufficient size, capacity and depth already exists within Daniel Drive. In addition, Lots 4 through 8 are already served by existing 4" PVC services. A new 4" sewer service is proposed to be constructed into Daniel Drive that will connect to the existing 8" line to serve Lot 3. An existing 8" PVC sewer stub will be connected to and extended 90' north along the east side of Daniel Drive to provide sanitary sewer service to Lots 1 and 2. Watermain of sufficient size, depth, capacity and pressure also currently exists in Daniel Drive. Existing 1" water services currently serve Lots 4 through 8. To serve Lots 1, 2 and 3, three new 1" copper water services will need to be cut into Daniel Drive. One new hydrant will need to be constructed on the end of the existing 6" DIP stub in Lot 2 to connect to an existing 12" water line. This new hydrant along with an existing hydrant at the intersection of Daniel Drive and Braddock Trail will provide adequate coverage for fire protection for all proposed lots. STREETS/ACCESS/CIRCULATION: All proposed lots will abut Daniel Drive and have direct driveway access from Daniel Drive. Daniel Drive is presently a 44' wide (face of curb to face of curb) City maintained street with bituminous surfacing, and it was constructed by the City in 1989. Daniel Drive has full access to Diffley Road. Daniel Drive, which becomes Lexington Pointe Parkway approximately 1/4 of a mile south of Diffley Road, will have full access to Lexington Avenue when the extension of Lexington Pointe Parkway is completed during the summer of 1993. EASEMENTS/RIGHT-OF-WAY/PERMITS: The final plat of this development will dedicate the right-of-way for Daniel Drive to provide at least 70 feet of full ROW. This development will require ponding and utility easements for Pond JP-69 up to 3' above the HWL of the pond. A 40' utility easement will be required for the existing 27" storm sewer line that is located along the lot line in between Lots 3 and 4. The development will be responsible for ensuring that all regulatory agency permits (MPCA, MWCC, Mn. Dept of Health, MnDNR, etc.) are obtained prior to final plat approval. FINANCIAL OBLIGATION • Lexington Meadows Based upon the study of the financial obligations collected in the past and the uses proposed for the property, the following charges are proposed. The charges are computed using the City's existing fee schedule and connections proposed to be made to the City's utility system based on the submitted plans. Improvement Use Rate Quantity Amount None ,i There are levied assessments totaling $51,316 on this property. These assessments will be reallocated to the succeeding parcels. • PRELIMINARY PLAT CONDITIONS FOR LEXINGTON MEADOWS ADDITION 1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action on February 2, 1993 shall be complied with: Al,B1,B2,B3,B4,Cl,C2,Di,El,Fl,andHi 2. There shall be no driveway access to Diffley Road. 3. Individual sanitary sewer and water services shall be provided to each lot. 4. All existing wells or septic systems located on the site shall be capped and abandoned in accordance with County regulation. 5. A hydrant shall be added to the lot line in between Lots 2 and 3 to improve the fire protection to the lots on the north end of the site. 6. The full right-of-way for Daniel Drive shall be dedicated with the final plat. ,3 . 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-foot drainage and utility easements centered over all lot lines and, in addition, where necessary to accommodate existing or proposed utilities for drainage ways within the plat. The development shall dedicate easements of sufficient width and location as determined necessary by engineering standards. 2. This development shall dedicate, provide, or financially guarantee the acquisition costs of drainage, ponding, and utility easements in addition to public street rights-of-way as required by the alignment, depth, and storage capacity of all required public utilities and streets located beyond the boundaries of this plat as necessary to service or accommodate this development. 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 plus three (3) feet as necessitated by storm water storage volume requirements. C. Plans and Specifications All public and private streets, drainage systems and utilities necessary to provide service to this development shall be designed and certified by a registered professional engineer in accordance with City adopted codes, engineering standards, guidelines and policies prior to application for final plat approval. 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 ensure that all dead-end public streets shall have a cul-de-sac constructed in accordance with City engineering standards. 4. A separate detailed landscape plan shall be submitted overlaid on the proposed grading and utility plan. The financial guarantee for such plan shall be included in the Development Contract and shall not be released until one year after the date of City certified compliance. D. Public Improvements 1. If any improvements are to be installed under a City contract, the appropriate project must be approved by Council action prior to final plat approval. E. Permits 1. This development shall be responsible for the acquisition of all regulatory agency permits required by the affected agency prior to final plat approval. F. Parks and Trails Dedication 1. This development shall fulfill its park and trail dedication requirements as recommended by the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission and approved by Council action. G. Water Quality Dedication This development shall be responsible for providing a cash dedication, ponding, or a combination thereof in accordance with the criteria identified in the City's Water Quality Management Plan, as recommended by the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission and approved by Council action. H. Other 1. All subdivision, zoning and other ordinances affecting this development shall be adhered to, unless specifically granted a variance by Council action. Advisory Planning Commission Approved: August 25. 1987 Revised: Revised: City Council September 15. 1987 February 2. 1993 LTS#5 STANDARD.CON 1 1 ------------------- 1 -? ? ?l ? ??? -i ???-?] .,lip NOL, • 1„ IRS I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I , , II II II 11 11' I I II I.1 11 ' . '. • IIr v l' S 11. r/ r r r, pl, 1,I-7- 41 a .?+ ro I`! i / ` \ v 1 aj .4, 7) q4 y/ I irt - - J s o_ LEXINGTON MEADOWS PRELIMINARY PLAT ? -off PUBLIC WORKS ?\ DEPARTMENT city oG Cagan 4 Zz? , dP* ; Dpo r??W Or I 4 ?I , Z may -. 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Background Wescott Square is an apartment complex located on Yankee Doodle Road, across from the industrial area along Mike Collins Drive. The complex is comprised of 132, three bedroom rental units. The complex has multiple owners and numerous apartment management companies lease the property. Density is high, turn over is frequent. Residents are a mix of single parent and two working parent families. Over 100 children live in the complex. Minorities are found in higher densities than in other areas of the city. The complex has very little green space. What exists is poorly maintained. Old, unmaintained and unsafe play equipment is located on the property. Mueller Farm Park is located within the park service area. At the present time, the trailway system is not complete. Access to the park from Wescott Square is circuitous. It is not likely that Wescott Square residents use the park. Density and social-economic problems within this area have also raised concerns with school district staff and others. Issues Staff has been approached by residents of the complex to provide summer programming, the Playwagon was mentioned specifically. At a recent meeting with school district, city, Dakota County Human Services, H.R.A. and the police, it is apparent to staff that the needs at Wescott Square are multifaceted. Providing programming via the Playwagon, in staff's opinion, would not satisfactorily meet the needs of the complex. The college student staff would be ill equipped to program in the midst of the social problems reported in Wescott Square. Staff Approach Staff will continue to meet with the other agencies and with the parent group that is reaching out for assistance. Should recreational programming occur at Wescott Square this summer, staff will keep the Commission appraised of issues such as programs on private property, non-traditional staffing, program objectives and the like. No action is required of the Commission. This memorandum is informational only.