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09/09/1993 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission 4`:nH ~IiIII!:II!~.III:JU 7!. MEMO city of eagan DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: SEPTEMBER 9TH ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING I hope all the Commission members enjoyed their labor day weekend. The Thursday, September 9th, agenda is relatively brief and should mean a brief meeting. We will begin our Commission meeting with a tour at 6:00, again departing from City Hall. We will be looking at Pond CP-9 and the ISTEA Grant trail section. Also tentatively scheduled is a tour of Blackhawk Park in anticipation of the completion of the parking lot and roadway. The regular meeting will begin at 7:00 PM. As you go through your packet relative to development proposals, you will see a new format that staff is using in the review and development proposals. This format is a single memorandum pertaining to parks and trails dedications, wetlands, water quality and tree preservation. I hope that this new approach will make it easier for the Commission to review each development proposal and to make their recommendations to the City Council. With experience staff should be able to make some improvements to this format. There is one item under Consent Agenda. Unless there are questions by the Advisory Commission pertaining to this item, a single motion to approve is necessary to ratify this particular item. There are two items under Development Proposals: Kings Wood - 3rd Addition and United Stationers Addition. OLD BUSINESS (1) Gardenwood Ponds Trail Staff has prepared a memorandum which addresses this issue which is essentially the developer requesting to provide a trail easement rather than a parks dedication. Staff has no objection to this. 1• (2) Update on Majestic Oaks Commission members will recall that at the last Commission meeting there were several recommendations made to the developer for possible changes to the plat which would make it more environmentally sensitive to the property. Our quality resource coordinator, Rich Brasch, has followed up on that item and will be addressing it. NEW BUSINESS The subject of community festivals has been the topic of the Advisory Commission and also members of the community. Staff has contacted other communities that have been operating successful community festivals to try to determine if there is a common thread which makes these festivals successful. We have prepared a memorandum to stimulate the Commissions discussion relative to festivals and to see if there is any common direction that the Advisory Commission would have us take. No action is required by the Commission pertaining to this item, but some consensus building by the Commission relative to an Eagan festival would be very helpful in a long term approach. There are several items under Park Development Update and under Water Quality, the Wetlands Replacement Rules will be discussed. Under Other Business & Reports, there are the traditional Department Happenings for the Commissions review. Staff has also placed on the agenda a Commission Picnic. The Commission has generally had a picnic during the month of September in years past, although this year we are getting a late start on planning for this. Through the course of the year, members have also suggested other opportunities for informal get-togethers to socialize and to brain-storm parks and recreation needs. Staff is asking that the Commission make a determination on its wishes for this year. Also under Other Business & Reports is the Summer Program Report prepared by Paula Nowariak pertaining to this Summer's activities. This is a rather extensive report and we trust that the Commission would provide ample time to review it. The City Council has asked the Commission to review and make recommendations relative to a deer study that has been on-going in the city. The Commission review and comments need not be ready until 1994. Staff wanted to make you aware of this future agenda item, which will be appearing on future Commission meetings. Finally, the Staff will be requesting the Commission to set aside a date in September/early October for a joint Council/Commission workshop on the Park Systems Plan. By the Thursday evening meeting, staff will have solidified a target date for such a meeting. As always, if members are unable to make the Commission meeting, a call to clerical staff would be appropriate. Respectfully submitted, Ken Vraa Director of Parks and Recreation KV/lk AGENDA ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA Thursday, September 9, 1993 7:00 PM Eagan Municipal Center A. 6:00 P.M. Tour Pond CP-9, ISTEA Grant Trail Section, Blackhawk Park B. 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting C. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance D. Approval of Agenda E. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 5, 1993 F. Visitors to be Heard G. Consent Agenda (1) Town Center 100 - 13th Addition - Eagan Heights Commercial Park H. Development Proposals (1) Kings Wood 3rd Addition - Horne Development (2) United Stationers Addition - R.L. Johnson Company 1. Old Business (1) Gardenwood Ponds Trail (2) Majestic Oaks Update J. New Business (1) Community Festivals K. Parks Development (1) Update L. Water Quality (1) Wetland Replacement Rules M. Other Business and Reports (1) Department Happenings (2) Commission Picnic (3) Summer Program Report (4) Deer Study N. Round Table 0. Adjournment The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status , sexual orientation, or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance of the events. if a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City will make every attempt to provide the aids. .5. Subject to Approval MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA AUGUST 5, 1993 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on August 5, 1993 with the following Commission Members present: David Szott, John Rudolph, George Kubik, Lee Markell, Stephen Thompson and Dan Mooradian. Commission Members Ted Billy, Jonathan Widem, Frankie Hall, Erin lpsen-Borgersen and Deborah Johnson were not present. Staff present included Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation; C.J. Lilly, Landscape Architect/Parks Planner; Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent of Recreation; John VonDeLinde, Parks Superintendent; Rich Brasch, Water Resources Coordinator; Jeff Perry, Tree Inspector; Project Planner Shannon Tyree and Cherryl Mesko, Secretary. AGENDA Director Vraa asked that Gardenwood Ponds be added under Old Business. Lee Markell moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the agenda as amended. MINUTES OF JULY 1, 1993 REGULAR MEETING AND JULY 12, 1993 RE-SCHEDULED MEETING Lee Markell moved, Dan Mooradian seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the minutes of the regular July 1, 1993 meeting and the re-scheduled July 12, 1993 meeting as presented. CONSENT AGENDA Stephen Thompson moved, Dan Mooradian seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following recommendations to the City Council. 1. Lakeview Trail 2nd Addition. The plat would be responsible for a cash parks dedication and cash trails dedication. The City of Eagan Tree Preservation guidelines are to be followed. The developer would be required to remove the delta that has formed at the inlet of Pond LP-26 as directed by staff and the filling of the wetland fringe around Pond LP-26 would be prohibited. 2. Autumn Ridge 4th Addition. The plat would be responsible for a cash park dedication for 12 lots and a cash trails dedication for 12 lots. The City of Eagan Tree Preservation Guidelines are to be followed and require significant trees be identified on grading plan. This development would be subject to a cash water quality dedication. 3. Town Centre 70 16th Addition. The plat would be responsible for a cash parks dedication for 131,011 square feet and a cash trails dedication for 3 acres. The development would be subject to a cash water quality dedication of $2,715 for Lot 1, Block 1 and $10,680 for Lot 2, Block 1. The collection of the cash dedication for Lot 2, Block 1 is to be made a condition of site plan approval by the City. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of August 5, 1993 Meeting Page 2 MAJESTIC OAKS ADDITION - JAMES CURRY Director Vraa introduced this item as a application requesting the rezoning of 20.8 acres from Agriculture to R-1 Single Family and a preliminary plat of 27 lots. Project Planner Tyree explained that this proposed development is located in the NW corner of Cliff Road and U.S. Highway 3 in the SE 1/4 of Section 25. Shannon continued that this item appeared before the Advisory Planning Commission on July 27 where the re-zoning request was approved but the Preliminary Plat was denied. Parks Planner Lilly explained that according to the grading plan and tree preservation plan submitted, it appears that slightly more than 25% of the trees would be removed during construction of access roads and building pads. Water Resources Coordinator Brasch noted that the proposed development lies in drainage basin L just south of Hay Lake with the northern 2/3 of the site draining toward Hay Lake. Rich explained that the southern third of the site will drain either to a wetland in the southeast corner of the site or off-site to the southwest. Runoff leaving the southwest corner of the site will drain to pond LP-29, a nutrient basin, before reaching an indirect contact recreation lake further down the drainage. Mr Brasch concluded by recommending several conditions to the plat regarding water quality and wetlands issues. George Kubik expressed concern for the steep slopes on the site and the impact during construction. Mr. Brasch responded that this issue could be monitored and inspected by the Engineering Department. Lee Markell asked if the northern cul-de-sac could be moved to the west slightly to protect the visual and biological integrity of the wetland on the northeast portion of the site. Lee asked if the setback buffers from the pond could be increased to 50 feet rather than 30 feet. He also asked if a conservation easement with a setback of 75 feet could be implemented within the area south of the pond. Mr. Markell also questioned the necessity of the berm on the east side of the lots to screen the lots from Hwy 3. He indicated a 3 foot berm would not be sufficient in buffering the area and suggested that the impact would be significant tree loss. Lee suggested that the eastern side of the site should be enhanced more to allow for a more pleasant impact as this would be the "gateway" to southeast Eagan. After further discussion, Lee Markell moved, David Szott seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following recommendations to the City Council regarding Majestic Oaks Addition: 1. The development would be responsible for a cash parks dedication for 27 lots. 2. The development would be responsible for a cash trails dedication for 27 lots. 3. The City of Eagan Tree Preservation Guidelines are to be followed with the contractor identifying size and species of significant trees on the grading plan. 4. All stormwater runoff from the development draining toward Hay Lake should be treated by ponding on the site. The treatment pond should have a minimum wet pond volume of 1 acre-foot and an average depth of at least 3 feet. 5. Those areas of the parcel draining off-site to the southwest shall be subject to a water quality cash dedication. 6. No draining or filling of wetlands on the site will be permitted. 7. No stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces will be discharged to Pond LP-47. A buffer of natural vegetation extending 30 feet back from the edge of the wetland shall be maintained during and after development. l7. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of August 5, 1993 Meeting Page 3 8. The 30 foot setback from the edge of the wetland should be increased to 50 feet. 9. The northern cul-de-sac should be moved to the west to the maximum extend practical. 10. The proposed 3 foot berm on the east side of the property adjacent to Hwy 3 should be eliminated if it causes adverse environmental impact by tree removal. TOWN CENTRE 100-12TH ADDITION - MANN THEATERS After introduction of this item by Director Vraa, Project Planner Tyree explained that this was an application requesting a Preliminary Plat consisting of one lot for a movie theater, a Conditional Use Permit to allow a pylon sign, and a Variance of 143 less parking stalls. Shannon continued that this site is located within the Eagan Heights Commercial Park Planned Development south of Yankee Doodle Road, east of Yankee Place and Town Centre Drive, north of Town Centre Drive and east of Town Centre 100 and Town Centre 100 9th Additions. Shannon concluded that this item had been reviewed at the July 27, 1993 Advisory Planning Commission meeting and was denied because of access concerns. Director Vraa explained that the applicant has previously met the parks dedication requirement as part of the P.U.D. but the Commission should review the trails connections for this development. Ken continued that a tree preservation plan had not been submitted to date and according to the grading plan, no attempt has been made to preserve trees located around pond DP-20. Water Resources Coordinator Brasch explained that this proposed development lies in drainage basin D (LeMay Lake) and would discharge stormwater runoff to Pond DP-20 designated as a nutrient basin in the City's water quality management plan. From Pond DP-20, water is discharged to O'Leary Pond. Rich continued that staff is recommending on-site ponding forthis development and the developer prefers modifying Pond DP-20 to meet those needs rather than construct an additional pond on site. Mr. Brasch continued that the only wetland on the site is associated with Pond DP-20. The developer is proposing to fill approximately .4 acres of the wetland as part of the project. It is staff's opinion that the developer has not exhausted their efforts to pursue reasonable options to avoid or minimize the amount of filling associated with this development. Rich noted that other options had been discussed with the developer in lieu of filling the wetland. If the City allows the filling of the wetland, the area filled would need to be replaced on an acre-for- acre basis and the developer would need to submit a replacement plan to the City for approval. The developer would also be required to make up by excavation in Pond DP-20 any wet pond volume lost due to filling. This excavation would be in addition to that required to satisfy the developer's water quality treatment obligation. Chairman Kubik commented on the lack of sidewalk on the west side of the property and suggested the Commission strongly review that issue as well. Martin Colon of Federal Land indicated they have been attempting to get a theater in the City of Eagan for the past 2-3 years. He indicated that Pond DP-20 started as a storm water drainage pond and as such met all city requirements and easements were furnished to provide for that use. Mr. Colon continued that they consider this a "taking of .4 acre of land'. They are proposing to replace the .4 acre of wetland on O'Leary Lake and feel this exceeds the intent of replacement. Mr. Colon indicated that the .4 acre doesn't impact O'Leary Lake very much and should actually increase the aesthetics of the pond. It was noted by Mr. Colon that the building cannot be built in any other location given the layout, visibility and access needed to facilitate an eight screen first run movie theater. He continued that the overall plan is excellent and the pond will be improved by the excavation. Mr. Colon concluded that the plan they are proposing, as is, will provide an overall benefit to the City. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of August 5, 1993 Meeting Page 4 Chairman Kubik explained that the Commission had walked the site prior to this meeting and were concerned for the size of the proposed building on this site along with the 90%+ impervious surface. George continued that one of the responsibilities of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission was to minimize wetland filling as mandated by law. Based on the existing plan, Lee Markell concluded that all trees on the west side of the pond will be removed. Mr. Brasch agreed that that was most likely the case. Mr. Markell asked if it was possible to continue the path from the Blue Cross/Blue Shield property around the pond based on the existing plan. A representative of the Mann Theatres addressed the Commission noting that they had come to Eagan with the intention of building theatres. He continued that since they have built several throughout the Twin Cities,they understood what is needed to develop a successful project. Mann Theatres is confident that the building is sited the only way it can be on the 6.6 acres. In an attempt to minimize the impact to the pond and wetland, they feel they have moved the building as far west as possible. It was noted that they would be amenable to landscaping the site but could not move the building. Mr. Kubik reiterated his concern for the visual impact of the site with 90%+ impervious surface along with no visual amenities like landscaping within the development. Mann Theatres representative reminded the Commission that they are already buying 1.6 acres of land which leaves less of the property available for development. They indicated they may consider looking at a path around the pond but reiterated their reluctance in moving the building or compromising with its size. They commented that they were happy to work with landscaping and incorporating a path and they were resigned to the fact that they are accepting 1.6 acres of ponding that they cannot develop. Chairman Kubik reminded the developer that the ponding was provided to serve this development as well as provide water quality throughout the City of Eagan. Lee Markell asked that since the preliminary plat was denied by the Advisory Planning Commission, would the developer consider six screens rather than eight. Mann Theater representatives noted that was not an option since they would need eight screens to be competitive. Mr. Markell asked if there was an attempt to share parking with the Blue Cross/Blue Shield property. It was noted that Blue Cross/Blue Shield opposed this theater project, therefore it was felt a cooperative parking situation may not be workable. George Kubik asked that the developer provide a greening buffer along the road to the west and south. Director Vraa explained that a buffer could be placed within the road right-of-way. George noted that if a sidewalk were installed on the west and south portion of the site, there would be no room within the right-of- way for landscaping. George reiterated his concern for the lack of green space in this development. He asked that staff research the ordinance which requires a certain percentage of greenspace within a development. Dan Mooradian noted that if the wetland area around the pond is filled it appears it is being done so to facilitate parking. He suggested that parking be reduced to allow the trees to remain on the west side of the pond. Mann's representative stated that they have looked at the trees in this location and feel the trees are not worth saving. They feel that landscaping would improve the site more than leaving the trees. They also indicated that they could do without a few of the parking stalls to facilitate landscaping to the west of the pond. Director Vraa asked if they stayed with the 4 to 1 parking would they be short parking spaces. The Mann representative responded they would be short but did not want to consider purchasing additional land to provide for more parking. Mr. Markel) responded that City Code requires 3 to 1 parking and suggested that the developer look at cooperative parking. The developer responded that they are seeking a variance from the city for parking space as it was their impression that the ratio of 3 to 1 was excessive. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of August 5, 1993 Meeting Page 5 After further discussion by the Commission Dan Mooradian moved, Stephen Thompson seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following recommendations to the City Council relative to Town Centre 100-12th Addition, Mann Theatres, Inc. 1. The developer is to excavate Pond DP-20 to provide .8 acre feet additional wet pond volume to meet water quality treatment requirements for the proposed development. 2. The developer is to be required to obtain water resources program staff approval of the excavation plan. 3. The developer's proposal to fill .4 acres of wetland associated with Pond DP-20 be denied and alternatives to avoid or minimize filling be pursued. 4. If the City allows any filling of the wetland, a plan must be submitted for approval by staff too replace the filled area on an acre-for-acre basis as required under the interim program of the W.C.A. 5. Any wet pond volume lost due to filling is to be made up by additional excavation in Pond DP-20. 6. The City of Eagan Tree Preservation Guidelines are to be followed and the applicant must identify size and species of significant trees on the grading plan. 7. A sidewalk is to be incorporated along the west and south side of the site. 8. The development is subject to the ordinance regarding greenspace requirements within impervious areas. It was noted that the Commission felt very strongly about maintaining the maximum amount of undisturbed wetland area as possible. GARDENWOOD PONDS Director Vraa indicated that the City Council had requested that the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission review the need for a trail connection between the proposed Gardenwood Ponds Addition and the Wescott neighborhood addition via Stanwix Road. The City Council, at the request of residents of the Wescott Addition, determined that Stanwix Road would not interconnect with Gardenwood Ponds Addition and the current roadway would be cul-de-saced. The Council has asked that the Commission review this item and make a recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Bob Weigert of Paramount Engineering was present to represent the developer. He explained that the City Council had requested the developer to provide a concept plan that would result in Stanwix Road ending in a cul-de-sac. The cul-de-sac layout was provided showing realignment of lots, however the developer was surprised when the Council asked that consideration be given to allow a trail easement between lots 1 and 2 or lots 2 and 22. Mr. Weigert indicated the developers position is that there would not be enough traffic to warrant a trail in this location and they have a concern for the devaluation of the lots impacted by this proposed easement. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of August 5, 1993 Meeting Page 6 Stephen Thompson asked how much this trail segment would enhance the community and was it part of the overall trail system. Mr. Kubik responded that this would provide a good connection laterally between neighborhoods. John Rudolph asked how many lots would potentially be affected by this trail segment. Director Vraa responded that approximately 6 lots could be impacted. Dan Mooradian asked if the neighborhood had petitioned the Council to terminate the street. Mr. Kubik responded that the neighbors expressed their concerns for traffic in this area and the Council responded by terminating Stanwix Road in a cul-de-sac. Dan Mooradian stated he did not see the benefit in providing an east/west trail segment at this location. Mr. Kubik commented that this is not a point to point trail, rather an opportunity to provide recreational loops in the area. George Kubik moved and Lee Markell seconded a motion to provide a trail between the proposed Gardenwood Ponds Addition and the Wescott neighborhood addition via Stanwix Road consistent with City trail standards. Mr. Weigert asked if the Commission would consider a smaller trail. Mr. Kubik asked if the City has trails narrower than 8 feet. Director Vraa explained that trails less than 8 feet have been installed in the past. Stephen Thompson amended the motion to have staff look at the width of the trail to see if a narrower trail could be considered. Director Vraa indicated that staff hasn't looked at the lot lines, trees, etc and it may be beneficial to go to a narrower trail if there is a negative impact to vegetation. David Szott, George Kubik, Lee Markell and Stephen Thompson voted in favor of the motion. Dan Mooradian and John Rudolph voted against. The motion passed on a 4-2 vote. PARKS DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Parks Planner/Landscape Architect Lilly updated the Commission on the work that has been completed at Blackhawk, Northview, Bur Oaks, O'Leary and Lakeside Parks. He provided photos of the work in progress so the Commission could see what has been completed. WESCOTT SQUARE Director Vraa explained that the City will be acquiring the land at Wescott Square in order to construct a playground area. It is anticipated that it will cost approximately $100,000 to develop the site. Ken continued that a meeting was held with the neighborhood and the owners of the property to see what they viewed as the highest priorities for the site. Landscape Architect C.J. Lilly added that the area being developed is approximately 400 feet long and from 60 - 135 feet wide. Some of the items requested included open green space, keep the basketball court at it's current location, and provide a smaller multi-purpose court located on the east part of the site. After reviewing preliminary plans for the park, C.J. noted that plans and specifications will be prepared shortly so the project can go out for bid. John Rudolph moved, Stephen Thompson seconded, with all members voting in favor to recommend the approval the park plans for Wescott Square. Mr. Rudolph concluded that the plan is very well thought out and is a very practical use of space. /V Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of August 5, 1993 Meeting Page 7 PERMANENT PROGRAM RULE ADOPTION Rich Brasch explained that the permanent program rules for the Wetlands Conservation Act were to have gone into affect July 1, 1993, however implementation can be postponed until December 31, 1993. Rich continued that the City needs to decide what date they want to implement the permanent program rules. Items the subcommittee had to consider included the fact that early implementation would provide greater degree of protection for existing wetlands; the program would be more time-consuming for staff to set up and administer (30-100% more time); interim program provides somewhat more flexibility to define acceptable types of replacement and Board of Water and Soil Resources staff would not be putting on training sessions for local government units until at least September of October of 1993 after which the City will need to develop some guidelines that developers and others can use to facilitate compliance with the permanent program. Lee Markell commented that Eagan has been a leader in this area and he would like to see us be the first to adopt the permanent rules. Mr. Markell suggested implementation of the permanent program effective December 1, 1993 which would mean the plats that come to the City in October would be the first group where the permanent program requirements would apply. George Kubik suggested using the December 31 st date to allow for sufficient training for this program since the program rule implementation is a 93 page document. After further discussion, George Kubik moved, Stephen Thompson seconded the recommendation that the City of Eagan adopt and begin implementation of the permanent program effective December 15, 1993 which would mean that the plats submitted in November, 1993 would be the first group of plats to which the permanent program requirements would apply. David Szott, John Rudolph, George Kubik, Stephen Thompson and Dan Mooradian voted in favor. Lee Markell voted against. The motion passed on a 5-1 vote. DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS Some of the Happenings reviewed by the Commission included the installation of an irrigation system for the Dakota Hills Middle School athletic fields; installation of grills and park benches at several parks; continued increase in reservations for parks shelters and pavilions; recognition of Jeff Perry's work in the Oak Wilt program and recognition of Park Operations Supervisor Rich Pelletier for his involvement as chairman for the 1993 "EXPO" sponsored by the Minnesota Park Supervisors Association. OAK WILT SUPPRESSION GRANT Superintendent of Parks John VonDeLinde noted that this item is provided as information to the Commission. He continued that the City received a grant for Oak Wilt suppression and staff has set up a method by which the funds can be administered. Jeff Perry, seasonal Tree Inspector explained that the City has received a $35,000 cost sharing grant from the Department of Natural Resources. Of the $35,000, $4,000 will be used to offset city expenses. The remaining $31,000 will be disbursed to Eagan residents who perform tree removal or vibratory plow work on their properties following inspection and notification by the city tree inspector. Jeff continued that the work is to be completed by December, 1993 and refunds to property owners will begin in January. As part of the oak wilt inspection process, Jeff added that they discovered that the numbers of trees affected by Dutch Elm was significantly higher than what was anticipated. It appears that may have a larger impact on trees within the City than Oak Wilt which may require the Commission to address that issue at a later date. It is felt that the aerial photography will help staff to determine the extent of damage. 1j. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of August 5, 1993 Meeting Page 8 George Kubik thanked Jeff for the excellent job in providing information to residents and administering this program for the City. ROUND TABLE Director Vraa, noting that September 1st falls close to the Labor Day holiday, asked if Commission Members would be present for the regularly scheduled meeting or if there would be a need to reschedule the meeting for September 9th. The consensus of the Commission was that the meeting should be rescheduled for September 9th. With no further business to conduct, Lee Markell moved, Stephen Thompson seconded with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Secretary Date 4ii! 4!~!!I!"si!I MEMO _ city of eagan DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 1993 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: TOWN CENTRE 100 13TH ADDITION BACKGROUND This proposal is a Preliminary Plat consisting of one lot and two outlots. The platted lot is .68 acres. This development is part of the Town Centre P.U.D. which has previously met its parks dedication requirement. The site is relatively flat, having been previously graded. Additional information begins on page 5/ PARK DEDICATION The parks dedication requirement has been met with the P.U.D., therefore there is no parks dedication with this plat. TRAILS DEDICATION There are no trails dedication requirements with this plat. Outlot B, however, which abuts Town Centre Drive, will be required to install a trail at the time of development. WATER QUALITY The proposed development consists of one lot and two outlots located in Drainage Basin D. Runoff from the site will discharge to Pond DP-5, a nutrient basin in the water quality management plan. Pond DP-5 has already been incorporated into the storm drainage system, has a total drainage area of about 550 acres, and is served by a lift station. Discharge from Pond DP-5 will travel through several other stormwater ponds before reaching LeMay Lake, the nearest downstream recreational water body. Because of the small size of the development and the intervening stormwater ponds between it and the nearest downstream recreational lake, a cash dedication is recommended for this development. The cash dedication will be based on Lot 1 Block 1 only and is estimated at $6,485. Water quality requirements for the outlots will be established when they are submitted for preliminary plat approval prior to development. Recommendations: The development will be subject to a water quality cash dedication based on the area of Lot 1 Block 1 only. WETLANDS There are no wetland issues associated with the parcel. TREE PRESERVATION There are no existing significant woodlands or significant trees on the proposed development lot (Lot 1), and no plans for grading on lots A or B. For this reason, there are no tree preservation issues associated with this preliminary plat. Recommendations: To acknowledge that the developer will not be required to submit a Tree Preservation Plan since there are no existing significant woodlands or significant trees within lot 1, block I of the Town Centre - 113th Addition. Subsequent platting of outlets A & B, however, may be subject to submission of a tree preservation plan(s). FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION: 1. Parks dedication has been fulfilled with the P.U.D., therefore no parks dedication is required. 2. No trails dedication is required with this plat, however, Outlot B, which abuts Town Centre Drive will be required to install a trail at the time of development. 3. The development will be subject to a water quality cash dedication based on the area of Lot 1, Block 1 only. / 4. There are no wetland issues associated with this parcel. 5. This development will not be required to submit a Tree Preservation Plan. TOWNCNTR. 100 it III 33wpvraa.243 I. 0 ~i1, MEMO _ city of eagan DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 1993 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: KINGS WOOD - 3RD ADDITION BACKGROUND A Preliminary Plat application for Kingswood 3rd Addition which consists of 42 single family lots on approximately 28 acres, located between I-35E and west of Pilot Knob Road has been received. This land was previously under two separate parcel ownerships and was preliminary platted in 1988. Those preliminary plats never sought final plat approval. Since that time, the property has come under ownership of a single developer, Horne Development, and is being resubmitted as a new plat. The new plat will have a revised layout with a reduction in the overall number of lots by four. The site consists of heavily wooded slopes, open grasslands and a large ponding area in the center of the site. The new preliminary plat also calls for private streets to serve 12 homes and the construction of three retaining walls. These efforts should save a larger number of trees than what was proposed in the previously approved preliminary plats. Additional information begins on page (o3 . PARKS DEDICATION This residential development is located in the north one-half of Park Service Area 21. Commission Members will recall that this park service area was designated for a special study in the Park System Plan Update for determination of a neighborhood park. However, it has been previously recognized that there would be no park located north of Deerwood, therefore, there will be no land dedication required of this preliminary plat. Further, because a portion of this plat is part of the Blackhawk Park PUD, which has previously fulfilled its parks dedication requirements, there will be no parks dedication for that portion of the plat that encompasses this area. Therefore, this plat should be subject to a cash parks dedication only for those 16 lots south of the previous Blackhawk Park P.U.D. 1'?. TRAILS DEDICATION This plat shall be subject to a cash trails dedication for all 42 single family lots. WATER QUALITY The proposed development is located in Drainage Basin J, just upstream of Blackhawk Lake. The runoff generated from this development will be routed to Pond JP-5, a nutrient basin in the City's water quality management plan which already receives storm drainage from over 3,800 acres including over 50 acres directly from Interstate 35E right-of-way. Pond JP-5 then discharges to Blackhawk Lake which is one of six Class 1 direct contact recreation water bodies in the city. Staff recommends that this development meet its water quality requirement through on- site ponding using Pond JP-5. Ponding is being recommended because of the development's close proximity to Blackhawk Lake, the difficulty of access to Pond JP-5 for maintenance (especially after development), and the historical deposition that has decreased the wet volume of Pond JP-5. Staff recommends that the developer remove 1.2 acre-feet of sediment from Pond JP-5, with the exact location(s) of the sediment removal to be determined by staff. The Public Works Department will also be requiring the developer to re-construct the outlet pipe nd manhole for JP-5. Staff recommends that the reconstructed outlet include the necessary physical features to raise the normal water level of the pond by 1 foot. Finally, a skimmer should be installed on the outlet of Pond JP-5. WETLANDS The developer's consultant has completed a wetland inventory for the site. The site contains a total of 4.12 acres of wetlands. The largest wetland is that associated with Pond JP-5 and covers 3.37 acres. Another covering about .38 acres is located in the southwest corner of the site and serves primarily as a stormwater pond for Interstate 35E. It has extremely poor water quality, lacks any significant emergent vegetation, and shows evidence of considerable deposition. No filling or draining is proposed for either of these basins, though one or both may be partially excavated to fulfill the wet pond volume requirements for the development. The last of the three wetlands is a .37 acre emergent seasonally flooded wetland located just west of the curb cut off of Pilot Knob Road. The developer is proposing to fill this wetland in order to construct the site access road that enters the property from Pilot Knob Road. As documented in the developer's wetland report, the opportunity for wetland avoidance is limited because both the City Public Works and Planning Departments as well as Dakota County have indicated that alternatives to placement of the street in this location are not acceptable for traffic flow and safety considerations. Staff also asked the developer to look into the possibilities for routing the road access around the north side of the basin. The property to the north is under the control of a different landowner who was not interested in cooperating with this aspect of the site development. lg. If the City authorizes the developer to fill the wetland, the developer will be required to provide replacement wetland at a ratio of 1:1. The developer will meet these replacement requirements by increasing the area of the central wetland by .37 acres. A replacement plan has been submitted by the developer. Recommendations: The developer shall be responsible for excavating up to 1.2 acre-feet of sediment from Pond JP-5. The excavation plan must be approved by City water resources staff. The re-constructed outlet from Pond JP-5 must include the physical features to allow a raise in the normal water elevation of Pond JP-5 by 1 foot, should such a raise become both feasible and desirable in the future. The developer is authorized to fill the .37 acre wetland in the northeast corner of the site to allow construction of the entrance road. The developer will be responsible for creating .37 acres of replacement wetland on the site, with the design of the replacement wetland subject to staff approval. TREE PRESERVATION The platting process for the Kings Wood 3rd Addition began prior to the City Council's adoption of the Tree Preservation Guidelines. For this reason, staff has determined that the developer will not be held responsible for going through the full Tree Preservation Planning process. However, during recent plat reviews, the City Council and Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission have made clear, their intention to uphold the principles and objectives of sound land use planning which minimizes the impact of development on significant woodlands and significant trees. This 28.0 acre development includes approximately 8.67 acres of woodland mass which is comprised predominantly of oaks, ash, box elder, and other upland deciduous species. Based on the grading plans submitted by the developer, staff have estimated that approximately 3.4 acres or 39.2% of the woodland mass will be removed as a result of site grading, infrastructure development, and subsequent single family housing construction. The Tree Preservation Guidelines require that no more than 25% of the significant trees and woodlands on a site be removed during the initial phase of development. Once the roadways and utilities are in place, the developer or builder may remove up to an additional 20% of the remaining woodland mass in order to accommodate building paths and driveways. In other words, at the conclusion of a single family development (such as Kings Wood 3rd Addition), no more than 40.0% of the woodland mass may be removed unless all other design alternatives to save trees have been exhausted. 1~ The removal of 39.2% of trees under the current proposal is found to be consistent with the maximum tree removal standards as outlined in the Tree Preservation Guidelines. Accordingly, staff has concluded that the proposed development is in compliance with the recently adopted Tree Preservation Guidelines and that no additional mitigation through the planting of replacement trees will be required, providing that grading plans are complied with as currently proposed. Recommendations: To acknowledge that the Kings Wood - 3rd Addition Preliminary Plat complies with the City's Tree Preservation Guidelines, and that the developer will not be responsible for any tree replacement at this time. The construction of subsequent single-family homes on wooded lots will require the submission of individual lot tree preservation plans. FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION 1. This proposal be subject to a cash parks dedication for the 16 lots not part of the Blackhawk P.U.D. 2. This proposal be subject to a cash trails dedication for the 42 lots within the development. 3. The developer be responsible for excavating up to 1.2 acre-feet of sediment from Pond JP-5. The excavation plan must be approved by City water resources staff. 4. The reconstructed outlet from Pond JP-5 must include the physical features to allow a raise in the normal water elevation of Pond JP-5 by 1 foot, should such a raise become both feasible and desirable in the future. 5. A skimmer is to be constructed on the outlet of Pond JP-5. 6. The developer is authorized to fill the .37 acre wetland in the northeast corner of the site to allow construction of the entrance road. The developer will be responsible for creating .37 acres of replacement wetland on the site, with the design of the replacement wetland subject to staff approval. 7. This preliminary plat proposal complies with the City's Tree Preservation Guidelines therefore the developer will not be responsible for any tree replacement at this time. 8. The construction of single-family homes on wooded lots will require the submission of individual lot tree preservation plans. KlNGWOOD.3RD ul~all~ a cur I.. r I iln7lNjl~~ MEMO _ city of eagan DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: UNITED STATIONERS BACKGROUND A preliminary plan application consisting of one lot of approximately 12.4 acres. This development is located in the Sibley Terminal Industrial Park north of Alexandria and Meadowview Roads, immediately adjacent to the Chicago St. Paul/Minneapolis railroad. The purpose of the plat is to add approximately 80,000 square foot to an existing United Stationers development to allow for future expansion of the existing building. The area of the proposed building expansion does not include any significant trees or woodlands. However, there are some significant trees which lie within the proposed area to be acquired. Additional information begins on pages . PARKS DEDICATION This development lies outside any parks service area for providing neighborhood parks. Further, because the property has already been platted there could be no parks dedication requirement. TRAILS DEDICATION Consistent with the policy and practice previously established for trails dedication pertaining to previously plotted property, there will be no trails dedication with this development. WATER QUALITY The developer is interested in expanding the existing building to the south at some unspecified time in the future and needs the additional parcel to comply with Eagan zoning requirements that mandate a maximum 35% building coverage for certain types of industrial land use. This development is located in Drainage Basin C and will generate stormwater that will discharge first to Pond CP-8, then to Pond CP-9. Pond CP-8 catches runoff from a drainage are of about 185 acres, most of which is developed for industrial purposes. The pond has a maximum depth of 10 feet and a volume of 15 acre-feet. While exact development plans for this site are unknown at this time, it appears that any building expansion would add at most another 2 acres of impervious surface to the existing development. This discharge will have only a minor effect on the phosphorus removal efficiency of Pond CP-8. In addition, it does not make sense to require on-site ponding for such a relatively small increase in impervious coverage. Therefore, staff is recommending a cash dedication for this site. The cash dedication would be based on the difference between the impervious coverage of the site under existing conditions (which was constructed prior to the effective date of the water quality ordinance) and the coverage under the new conditions. The City is expected to require that the developer submit building plans to City staff for review and comment before it will issue a building permit. Staff believes that this would be an appropriate time to calculate the water quality cash dedication. This development also presents an opportunity for the City to decide whether it is comfortable with the classification of Pond CP-9, located in Fort Snelling State Park just west of United Stationers. Pond CP-9 is a flooded gravel pit, last mined in the early 1970's. The pond has a maximum depth of 45 feet and extremely good water quality, though it is classified as a nutrient basin in the City's water quality management plan. A comparison of 1992 water quality data collected for Pond CP-9 and two Class I direct contact recreation lakes is presented in Figure J. Modeling indicates that the re-routing to Pond CP-8 of one 42" storm sewer that currently discharges runoff from over 200 acres of industrial and multi-family residential areas directly to Pond CP-9 could decrease phosphorus loadings to Pond CP-9 by about 20%. The requested plat approval submitted by United Stationers provides the opportunity to secure an easement across the applicants property as a condition of platting that may make such a project more feasible in the future. There are several issues that the Commission may wish to consider in deciding whether to pursue this option. They are as follows: a. Does Pond CP-9 merit consideration for re-classification to a higher, recreational use category in the City water quality management plan? The pond is fairly heavily used for fishing and, to a lesser extent, canoeing. Public access to the pond is limited even though the pond is used quite heavily. The most frequent access is at the end of Meadowview Road where recreationists park on private ropDz and cross railroad tracks/private property to reach the ponds east shore. Access through Fort Snelling State Park is possible but very difficult by foot. The Park's long term plans for the pond include making it into a day use area. How fast this will occur will depend on whether the Park can secure an easement from the railroad to provide access. There are no near term plans to work to secure this easement. b. How is Pond CP-9's water quality affected by the factors over which the City has no control? The pond is located within the flood plain of the Minnesota River, which is heavily polluted, and apparently becomes inundated by river floodwaters every 10-15 years. During the flood of 1993, it was completely inundated by the river. The long term impact on Pond CP-9's water quality is unknown at this time, but ample groundwater inflows are likely and probably help the system recover rapidly. c. How much will it cost to re-route the 42" pipe to Pond CP-8 and to what degree will United Stationers be affected by the project? The capital costs for the pipe re- routing are estimated at about $136,000 using 1993 unit costs. The cost per pound reduction in phosphorus loading to Pond CP-9 over 20 years is about $45/pound. This compares with $99/pound for the most cost-effective capital project in the Schwanz Lake Implementation Plan. United Stationers will be affected because the proposed easement would lie across their present parking lot, adjacent to an existing utility easement. Recommendations: A cash water quality dedication for the site will be required and will be based on the difference in impervious coverage of the site between existing and future conditions. An easement across the developer's property sufficient to allow re-routing of the storm sewer along Alexander Road to Pond CP-8 should be required as a condition of the plat. or The proposed easement should not be required. WETLANDS There is one possible wetland on the site which is small and heavily impacted from parking lot runoff. Staff has requested several times that the developer's consultant determine the status of this area, but so far there has been no response. The area is located in a part of the site that would likely be filled by any significant building expansion. Recommendations: The developer must demonstrate compliance with the Wetland Conservation Act prior to preliminary plat approval. This will include hiring a qualified wetlands consultant to determine the status of the possible wetland to the south west of the existing building. a.3. TREE PRESERVATION The area of the proposed building expansion does not include any significant trees or significant woodlands. Additionally, there are no plans for grading or construction at this time within the area of acquisition. There are, however, approximately 50 significant trees which lie within the proposed area to be acquired. If, in the future, there are plans to grade, improve, or construct buildings or other impervious surfaces within the area of acquisition, the property owner will be required to comply with the Tree Preservation planning process. Recommendations: That the property owner be required to prepare and submit a tree preservation plan at the time that any development is proposed within lot 2, block 1 of Sibley Terminal Industrial Park. FOR COMMISSION REVIEW & RECOMMENDATION 1. Since the property has already been platted, there is no park dedication requirement. 2. There is no trails dedication requirement with this plat. 3. A cash water quality dedication for the site will be required and will be based on the difference in impervious coverage of the site between existing and future conditions. 4. The developer must demonstrate compliance with the Wetland Conservation Act prior to preliminary plat approval. This will include hiring a qualified wetlands consultant to determine the status of the possible wetland to the south west of the existing building. 5. An easement across the developer's property sufficient to allow re-routing of the storm sewer along Alexander Road to Pond CP-8 should be required as a condition of the plat. or The proposed easement should not be required. 6. That future expansion plans for United Stationers be reviewed and required to meet Tree Preservation Process. L1/UNITSTAT.ION c . FIGURE Comparison of Water Quality In Pond CP-9, Fish Lake, and Heine Pond Parameter/Pond Pond CP-9 Fish Lake Heine Pond Total Phosphorus' .04 .08 .05 (ug/I) Chlorophyl "a"' 12.02 24.6 12.9 (ug/1) Water Clarity' 9.1 5.2 8.6 (feet) 9b:watrqual.244 'Mean values based on sampling conducted every two weeks between May 20 and September 9, 1992. ;;W,; j1!" sI :•::ir~ a;; ~2;II!lillliliii11 iiY':ei'rl:. MEMO _ city of eagan DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 1993 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: GARDENWOOD PONDS TRAIL EASEMENT BACKGROUND The Advisory Commission has previously reviewed the proposed Gardenwood Ponds plat. Since the preliminary plat review, the developer has negotiated acquisition of two outlots, C & D (see attachment) previously owned by Sienna Corporation. Commission members may recall that the Commission had made a recommendation to the city staff to potentially acquire these two outlots for parks purposes. The intended purpose was to provide sufficient room around an existing pond for a traiiway in Wandering Walk Park. ISSUE Staff has been working with the developer to identify a trailway around the pond through these two outlots that are to be incorporated into the Gardenwood Ponds plat. The developers requested that the city accept an easement versus land dedication. DISCUSSION When the city was interested in acquiring the two outlots, it was clear that the entire land parcel was not necessary for parks purposes; only that portion which would provide for trailway around the pond. The intent was for excess property to be sold. A tentative trail location has been identified heading north from Wilderness Run Road to Bald Lake. Because of steep slopes to the west and heavy vegetation, and considering the high water elevation for this ponding area, staff felt that it is essential to acquire approximately 50 feet of property on the west side of the pond. (The city currently owns approximately 12 feet.) The developers are not opposed to the trailway, but are concerned that providing this much property through dedication will limit the ability to provide a marketable lot. Consequently, the developer has asked that the city take a trail easement. Staff is not opposed to the trail easement but would recommend that construction be done through this portion at the earliest opportunity following the approval. This would mean that any future home owners would recognize the trails existence on the property. The developer is seeking the consensus of the Advisory Commission pertaining to this issue in order that it may proceed with the platting of the property. 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Iil'€illl4l MEMO city of eagan DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 1993 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION SUBJECT: COMMUNITY FESTIVALS Background In recent months, the topic of a community festival has been broached by the City Council, the Community Partnership Forum, the Recreation Sub-Committee of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission and by staff. The united perception is that the community is ready for a festival of some kind. Staff has contacted several communities that have community festivals to learn the history of the event, who the planning partners are, how the event is financed and where the major impetus and leadership lies. The communities contacted included the city of Plymouth, a city similar in size to Eagan with a somewhat novel festival approach; the City of Minnetonka, a small community with an interestirg celebration; the cities of Burnsville, Apple Valley and Rosemount were contacted as neighbors and to learn their perspective of festivals. Brief conversations were also held with Lakeville, Hopkins and New Brighton. All contacts were city staff who work directly with planning committees, frequently as chair. Community Information: Plymouth: The City of Plymouth has developed several community gatherings. An unusual aspect is that each event runs for five hours or less. All activity occurs at one location. Partnerships and sponsorships are key. Plymouth staff reports that without the Civic League, Plymouth's Chamber of Commerce, it would be impossible to conduct events. Examples of special events in Plymouth include: "Old Fashioned Christmas in Plymouth," run in conjunction with the Plymouth Historical Society. Approximately 1,500 people attend this three (3) hour event last year. A water carnival, run on a week-day evening and a new art fair are two smaller special events. They, again, run on one day for five hours or less. The largest community festival in Plymouth is called "Fire and Ice." It is always held on the first Saturday in February. The event is planned by committee, chaired by city staff. Approximately 25 organizations are represented on the committee, 125 volunteers conduct the activities. The Civic League contacts businesses for volunteers and sponsorship dollars. The city provides staff, coordinates the day's activity and funds some activity for "Fire and Ice." Plymouth staff reports high levels of citizen participation. Costs to attendees are "cheap" to free with food being the primary cost item. Plymouth budgets $19,000 for special events. Nine thousand dollars is for cosponsorship with the Civic League for an annual Minnesota Orchestra concert. The balance covers seven (7) concerts, similar to Eagan's Evening in the Park and the festivals. Staff time is over and above this budget amount. The Plymouth Civic League is crucial to the success of the events in that city. Staff goes as far as to say that, without them, the events could not happen. Minnetonka The Minnetonka Summer Festival has been in existence for sixteen years. Originally, it was conducted in cooperation with the residents, business and city recreation. Currently the city is the sole organizer. The city works with the Minnetonka Historical Society, which has run an Ice Cream Social for 23 years. The two events combine on one day for Minnetonka's Community Celebration. Concessions are limited to 17 vendors. All equipment must meet health codes. Assign a 10' x 10' space with electrical hook up. No fee is charged to the vendor. The Lions sell beer. The city budgets $35,000 plus staff for this one-day festival. The ice arena manager is the city staff person assigned to organize the event. The attached roster of activities illustrates the scope of the days activities. Reportedly, 15,000 people attended in 1993. Burnsville The Fire Muster is a community event that begins on Labor Day weekend and continues for a week to ten days. The Fire Muster is a non-profit corporation run by volunteers. An Executive Committee of eight people, one being a non-voting city liaison, is the primary planning group. In 1992, the city of Burnsville's bottom line for the Fire Muster was $31,000. This includes maintenance, equipment, staff, recreation, ice center hours and park hours. Additional funding comes from button sales and a 50% commission on concessions. Planning continues year round. The city liaison has recorded 120 hours to the festival, approximately 30 hours of which are during the festival itself. Burnsville recreation staff is recommending that the city liaison rotate among departments every 2 to 3 years to prevent burnout. The events themselves during the Fire Muster Festival are conducted by various civic groups, the Fire Department and volunteers. In recent years the Burnsville Fire Muster Run has been conducted by the YMCA rather than Parks and Recreation. Apple Valley Although city staff does have involvement with the 25 year old July 4 celebration, the Mid- Winter Fest is a prime Department festival. It began 12 years ago as a one day Parks and Recreation event. The week-end long festival now has ties to the Chamber of Commerce, the business community and service organizations. The city of Apple Valley contributes $10,000 - $12,000 toward the July 4 celebrations, $10,000 of which is toward the fire works. The Apple Valley Parks and Recreation budget earmarks $15,000 and staff time to the Midwinter Fest. A Parks and Recreation staff liaison sits on planning committees for both community festivals. Beer concessions are allowed. Concessions pay the festival account either a flat fee or a percent of net sales. Rosemount Leprechaun Days was started twelve years ago by a community group. Originally a ten- day celebration, this festival now runs for four days. Parks and Recreation runs four activities; their fun run, the kiddie parade, a fishing derby and contest, and sponsors a puppet show. Community organizations sponsor and/or conduct events. For example, the Jaycees sponsor the street dance, the American Legion runs the Big Wheel race, the VFW co- sponsors the garden tractor pull. The planning committee is comprised of representatives from the Jaycees, two from the Chamber of Commerce, a Parks and Recreation liaison and the chair who is a resident at large. The business community is actively involved. Koch Refining, for example, sponsors the Grand Day Parade, Loch Pharmacy conducts a Jigsaw Puzzle Contest and Fluegel Elevator runs a dog and cat dip day. Numerous additional sponsorships enable the events to happen. The event has a $12,000 budget. The Parks and Recreation Department's cost is approximately $1,500, mostly in staff time. The City pays $6,000 toward the fireworks. "A Taste of Rosemount" provides a series of concession booths for Rosemount's festival. A $25 permit fee is charged by the city. The festival charges an additional booth fee, range $25 to $50, subject to profit or non-profit status. Other Festivals: New Brighton Stockyard Days: Named for New Brighton's history of stockyards; 1800's-1930's. Independent planning committee for this five day festival. Parks and recreation provides some entertainment and staff time. Approximately $500.00 budget. Main events are a 100 unit parade, an antique car run and a street dance. Held at Long Lake Regional Park, a kiddie carnival and large playground attract people. Beer is not among the concession foods available. Hopkins Raspberry Festival Begun by raspberry farmers in the 1930's. Independent board, financed through charitable gambling. Insured by and considered a city activity, enabling use of charitable gambling funds. A ten-day festival. Main events are a parade, junior, senior citizen and queen royalty events. The city departments provide numerous services from police, parks, and public works. The amount of those costs is unknown. The Jaycees provide beer concessions. Lakeville Pan-O-Prog "Panorama of Progress" has been held for over 25 years. A ten-day event, however three weekends, are involved with soccer and softball tournaments. Independent planning committee. The city runs some self-supporting events, i.e. fun run. 3 Popular events are the parade, fireworks, and a pet show. The city provides numerous services and facilities. A budget of $13,000 is required to cover the city's direct services. Beer concessions by permit and appropriate insurance are allowed. Concessions: Food is important at all of the festivals surveyed. Variety is subject only to the number of organizations providing refreshment booths. The typical pop, hot dog, popcorn may be augmented by pancake breakfasts, steak fries, or ethnic food. The festival organizing body sometimes seeks payment for a booth or a percentage of the profit. A determining factor appears to be the financial strength of the "organization." Beer is not always a part of the food venue. When it is, an organization such as the Jaycees, who already hold Dram Shop insurance, sell the beer. General Impressions • No single format is found to dominate the community festivals included in this inquiry. • Each community has found a format that works for them, whether it is five hours or several days. • Chambers of Commerce, service organizations, the business community and historical societies are partners with Parks and Recreation in successful festival. • Start up of festivals varies from origin with a community group to impetus from Parks and Recreation Departments. • All communities maintain at least a Parks and Recreation liaison on the planning committee. Others chair the festival from the Parks and Recreation Department. • The cities financial commitments vary from a low of $1,500 in Rosemount to $35,000 in Minnetonka. • A carnival is not a universal festival element among the celebrations cited in this memorandum. • Fireworks are perceived to be an important element. Festival ideas currently receiving conversation in the city • The Community Forum has originated discussion concerning options for a community festival. One idea would be to expand the July 4 celebration - new location - more community involvement in planning and events, i.e. other service groups, churches, etc. - new events - softball tournament for example • Another approach would be to establish a new festival or series of events - Emphasize the arts, i.e. an indoor or outdoor arts and crafts fair - Look for a historical basis to tie in to a festival such as pioneer onion farming - Create a broad based event that has appeal to diverse interests and involves a larger number of community groups. Fire and Ice and the Minnetonka Celebration are examples. - An Expo of some kind at the high school. Preliminary considerations for a new festival. • The city of Eagan does not currently have a strong Civic League as found in Plymouth. The influence of the Northern Dakota Chamber of Commerce does not necessarily focus on one municipality to provide practical assistance. The newly formed Eagan Connection and Visitors Bureau may be structured to be influential in the business community when a festival is established. • A significant financial commitment will be required from the city. A range of $20,000 - $25,000 is a likely scenario, considering the costs of fireworks and entertainment groups. • Corporate and business sponsorships can mitigate the city's financial commitment. However, the city of Plymouth, with sponsorships, has a $19,000 special event budget. • The Minnetonka model of the arena manager also managing the community festival is an interesting concept. Should Eagan's arena become a reality, adopting the Minnetonka plan could be an option. • Service organizations appear to be vital to successful festivals. A festival planning committee would be strengthened by representation from: Jaycees Rotary American Legion The Ministerium - The Community Forum - The Fire Department - Lions - School Districts/Community Education - Other The organizations could sponsor an event, provide an activity, game or food booth, provide volunteers for a major event such as a fun run. Creative opportunities abound. • The universal recommendation from the communities surveyed was to have significant city involvement. The reasons most frequently cited are: - The event(s) typically occur on/in public facilities. Coordination of a festival with other activities is imperative, i.e. street closures, police services, set-up, take down, clean up. - City staff is experienced in balancing competing interests to achieve desired outcomes. - City staff are experienced in tying together simultaneous events. Summation Community events that appear to be the most successful are well coordinated, have a wide cross section of organizations participating, provide activity that has broad appeal, are conducted in a short period of time and are well financed. For Commission Action This memorandum is intended to generate discussion concerning a potential new festival(s) in Eagan. The Commission may wish to suggest further study or the Commission's discussion may suggest a proposal that may be presented to the City Council for review. KV: DP/nh n3/festival.mem Parkers Lake Park Y141AY' Co. Road 6 & Niagara Ln. SATURDAY, FEB. 6 Fire & Ice Festival 2-7 p.m. SCHEDULED EVENTS 2:00-4:00 Como Park Animal Exhibit 2:00-2:45 Registration for Novice Skating Races in Pavilion 2:15 Plymouth Rockers 2:15 Ice Fishing Clinic 2:30-4:30 Ice Fishing Contest (prizes for all 12 &Under) 3:00 Novice Skating Races Begin 3:00 Perfect Chaos Kite Show Public invited to bring kites to fly. 3:00 Wayzata Women's Choir in Pavilion 3:30 3:30 KJJO Country Thunder 104.1 FM/950 AM Radio Station 6:00 Country Western Line Dancing Instruction 6:45 Fireworks ON-GOING EVENTS * "Bavarian Surf" Ice Surfer Demo * Hockey Goal Shooting * Bear Creek Kennels/Outfitters * Ice Carving Demo Dog Sled Demo * Ice Miniature Golf * Bonfire * Self-Guided Interpretative * Broomball Exhibition Nature Walk * Concessions * Snow Bowling * Frisbee Golf * Viking Kick Sleds * Hayrides This event is co-sponsored by: The Plymouth Civic League, Cooper's Super Yalu, Dundee Nursery and Landscaping, East Parkers Lake Improvement Assoc., Erickson's New Market, First Bank Four Seasons, First Bank Plymouth, Forster's Farm Meat Market, Highway 55 Party Rental, Kids for Saving Earth, Medina Entertainment Center, Minnetonka/Plymouth Rotary Club, Norwest Bank Plymouth, Plymouth Lions, Plymouth Optimists, Plymouth Speed Skating Club, Plymouth-Wayzata Women of Today, PY Monarch, Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Minneapolis, Rainbow Foods, Rod Gove Sign Painter, a- Plymouth Parks and Recreation. For more information, call Plymouth Parks and Recreation, 550-5130. 1993 FIRE & ICE ACTIVITY LOCATIONS G~ gd. 6 ~viiioo TO 3 9 ~3 i9 1) PAVILION Volunteer check in c AS NO (upper level) Concessions 6 Information Registration for Skating Races 2-2:45 Music 2:15 & 3 p.m. = 2) Bonfire (s) eo 3) Como Park Animals 4) Country Western Lin( Dancing instr.' 6 p.m. 5).Dog Sled Demo 6) Fireworks 6:45 7) Frisbee Golf 8) Hayrides 2-5:30 9) Hockey Goal Shootinc_ 10) Ice Carving Demo 11) Ice Fishing Clinic 2:15 Ice Fishing Contest 2:30-4:30 12) Ice Miniature Golf 13) Ice Surfer Demo 2-6 14) Kite Show 3 p.m. 15) K104 Radio Van 3:30 16) Novice Skating Race! 3 p.m. 17) Self Guided Nature Walk Starts Here 18) Snow Bowling 19) Viking Kick Sleds 20) Broomball Exhib'n. PARKERS LAKE PARK, PLYMOUTH, MN 4j oCp a 6o G' Z ao ee p ap or or t~v a• 3 r~ o a s it.U4ll CAM C a o p o C ao a L p a• • o- a O ~ Z% Jl to c~ p p+ a O h; a n a O C a n M IL i~. ova .,b SFe' C?~ Itt 21. Community Center 100% r~.~ ? ~ ~ 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Minnetonka Senior Center 'l~ (Dining Room) 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Ham Radio Open House r" r r The Minnetonka Historical Society (Oak Knoll Room) invites you to join in the fun at its 23rd annual Old-fashioned Ice 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Minnetonka Center for the Arts Display (lobby) Cream Social at historic Burwell House on Sat., June 26, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Overlooking Minnehaha Creek, at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd., McGinty 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Minnetonka Historical Society displays & speakers Rd. East, and Cedar Lake Road, the house will be open for se'f-guided tours (Minnetonka Mills Room) throughout the day. Recent restorations include the f lrst jbor bedroom 9 a.m.-Noon Senior Center Quilt Display (Lobby) woodwork which has been historically woodgrained and the doors which have 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Community Resource Commission Display burled walnut center panels to match the originals. There will be an antique flea market, musical entertainment, a Punch and Judy 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Outdoor BBQ/Dixie Land Music sponsored by the puppet show, Scottish dancing, a Victorian cutter and carriage display, Minnetonka Senior Center nineteenth century blacksmith demonstrations and/ace painting. Ice cream, (Dining Room/Patio) pie and other refreshments will be available for purchase. 1 P.M. Minnetonka Children's Chamber Choir Free bus transportation will be provided from designated parking areas (Council Chambers) (see map on back) to and from the Burwell House and the Civic Center 2 p.m. Minnetonka Chamber Singers approximately every 10 minutes. (Council Chambers) EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 3 p.m. Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra I 1 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Food-Ice cream, apple pie, brownies, hot dogs, Polish (Community Room) sausage, popcorn, coffee, soft drinks, lemonade and candy 4:30 p.m. Minnetonka Senior Chorale available for purchase (Council Chambers) 1I a.m.-4:30 p.m. Bake sale 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Self-guided tours of Burwell House 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Antique Flea Market 100% 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nineteenth century blacksmith demonstrations Sports and Activities 1 I a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nineteenth century doctor's buggy and cutter display Participants welcome at all activities: C I 1 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Face painting 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sagedahl Sports- 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Gift shop and raffle tickets test your skills! Z 4 p.m. Raffle drawing for handmade replica of Victorian Alternating games/demos porcelain doll • Radar-timed Baseball Throws 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Free bus rides to and from City Hall parking and Summer • Basketball Festival (at approximately 10 minute intervals) •Tennis ENTERTAINMENT ' • Ice Hockey 11:30 a.iu.-12:15 p.m. The Medicine Show Music Company- • Volleyball old-time vaudeville musicians • Badminton 11:45 a.m.-12:25 p.m. Freshwater Pearls Puppetry-Punch and Judy puppet show 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Miniature Golf-sponsored by the Minnelonka/Plyrnoulh 12:30 p.m.-I p.m. Westwind Community Band Rotary Club 1 p.m.-1:30 p.m. The Medicine Show Music Company 1:30 p.m. -2 p.m. Westwlnd Community Band 11:31 -3 p.m. Soccer-test your skills sponsored by Glen Lake Optimists 2 p.m.-2:30 p.m. The Medicine Show Music Company C-Jr ri-tn.•1 1, .•...•t , , a,,• nir, 2 p.m.-2:40 p.m. Freshwater Pearls Puppetry 1002:45 O% O p.m.-6 p.m. Baseball Throwing Contest-for ages 10-18 Fesiival Main Grounds Test your skills! Winners announced at 6:45 p.m. ` , r/. 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Fire Department Open House GENERAL INFORMATION ~4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Caricaturists-free for kids of all ages 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Festival Information Booth- "4 - i11~• get your complete listing of C 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Special Sale of "Glow in the Dark" Items- festival events including a map information booth 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Recycling and City Services Z 10 P.M. FIREWORKS-The Grand Finale.. .a perfect end to a Booth great day! 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Craft Village-featuring hand-crafted goods of more than 20 area artists 100% 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Tonka 2 and 5 Mile Run-2 mile run at 8:30 a.m., 5 mile run On Stage Entertainment at 9 a.m. sponsored by the City of Minnetonka j 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Community Center Activities-check the Community Center 1 p.m.-1:30 P.M. KRISSIE & NORTON- schedule a musical duo to entertain the y oungsters... audience C 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Food and Fun-a great selection of food, a beer garden participation encouraged! and more! 1:40 p.m.-2:10 p.m. BRAD GUDIN-witness the 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Crime Fund Booth-displays, activities magic! Enter the crime quiz-you may be a winner! 2:15 pm.-2:50 p.m. TRICIA & THE TOONS-musical comedy and playful 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Free Bus Rides-buses leave approximately every 10 minutes puppets... great for the kids! to and from the Ice Cream Social 3:30 p.m.-4 p.m. BEST BUDDIES-a musical duo to captivate your 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cake Walk sponsored by the Minnetonka Senior Center imagination... entertainment for the entire family! 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Face Painting, Frisbee Golf - pansored by the Hopkins- 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. BOB & THE BEACHCOMBERS-featuring beach music Minnetonka Recreation Dept from the '50s and '60s! 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 9-1-1 Robot Car, McGruff the Crime Dog - 5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. CRAIG CARLSON-a variety act featuring humor, juggling, sponsored by the Minnetonka Police Dept magic and much more! 11:30 a.m.-Noon K-9 Demonstration-see Minnetonka's 6:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m. IAN VARELLA-featured on CBS Sunday Morning and 2 p.m.-2:30 p.m. canine heroes in action Good Morning America, this entertainer combines humor Noon-6 p.m. Free Kids' Rides, Games and Activities for all ages- and ventriloquism for great family fun! sponsored by the City of Minnetonka 6:45 p.m.-7 p.m. Summer Festival Announcements Noon-8 p.m. Free Hayrides-provided by the City of Minnetonka and 7 p.m.-10 p.m. THE WHITESIDEWALLS-don't miss the main act! Diamond TRanch 7:45 p.m. & 9 p.m. BILL ARNOLD-featured during the Whitesidewalls' Noon-8 p.m. Ham Radio Tent intermissions, Bill's G-rated comedy and slap-stick magic Noon-2 p.m. Police Department Open House have been seen around the world from California to Spain! Noon-2:30 p.m. Basketball Free Throw Contest-for ages 10-18 Test your skills! Winners announced at 6:45 p.m. Noon- 8 p.m. Free Pony Rides-sponsored by the City of Minnetonka Ice Arena 100% 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Little House of Fire-fun for the kids sponsored by the MinnetonkaFire Dept. r~i (No better place to be on a hot day!) 1 p.m.-5 p.m. THE BOURBON STREET BOYS-strolling Dixie Land Noon-8 p.m. Concessions-pop, popcorn, hot ~11`" C Musicians dogs, cookies and much more! 1 p.m.-6 P.M. KID CHARACTERS-look for the Turtle, Mermaid, Cabbage Noon-8 p.m Pro Shop open Z Patch, Aladdin and Miss Bell 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Ice Shows-Festival on Ice, two 1 n m -5 11 m Karnake - fin for 911 :i r Fnter ihr enntr . f hetwepn ,t,•,• 1 . I TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: APPROVAL OF WETLAND FILL/DRAIN REQUESTS AND REPLACEMENT PLANS INTERIM PROGRAM RULES FOR DEVELOPMENTS TO BE PLATTED AFTER DECEMBER 15, 1993. DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 1993 Background Staff have received one inquiry regarding whether the City would consider approving wetland replacement plans under the interim program rules of the Wetland Conservation Act even if the preliminary plat approval for the development causing the impact is not approved by the City until after the permanent program becomes effective. As Commission members will recall, the Commission voted to recommend that the City begin implementation of the more restrictive permanent program on December 15, 1993. The main differences between the interim program (under which we're operating presently) and the permanent program are that the permanent program requires replacement at a ratio of at least 2:1 instead of 1:1, emphasizes in-kind replacement, and requires a more exhaustive alternatives analysis. Staff wants to bring the issue before the Commission to discuss policy guidelines for handling this and possible similar requests that may be made between now and December 15. The above-referenced inquiry is regarding a large commercial/ industrial development of over 200 acres, development of which will occur in numerous phases as parcels within the development are sold to individual buyers. Those buyers would then bring their parcels through the platting process separately. The developer has completed a comprehensive inventory of the wetland resources throughout the property and has also established an over- all plan to protect higher priority water bodies within the development as well as to meet wetland replacement obligations resulting from fill/drain actions that the developer believes are important to the economical development of the site. Staff will not ask for a Commission decision on this project at the September meeting but may use it for the sake of discussion. Policy Options There are several policy options that the Commission could consider in deciding whether to recommend approval for wetland fill/drain requests and replacement plans under the interim program prior to platting: 41- 1. Deny all such requests. Continue to tie review of the wetland impact aspects of a project to the preliminary plat approval process for new developments. 2. Allow all requests, provided the technical aspects of the wetlands impact and mitigation actions are acceptable. 3. Review requests on a case-by case basis. The City may, for example, view favorably those requests that take a comprehensive approach to site planning for water resources and wetlands management for multi-phase projects when such an approach might not otherwise be required. For Commission Action Staff are presenting this item for discussion in order to receive some guidance from the Commission on how the City should handle these types of requests. Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator SEPTEMBER 1993 DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS 1. The Department's fall softball leagues began play the week of August 16. This activity will run for seven weeks. Sixty four (64) teams are playing. The activity occurs on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. 2. For the fifth consecutive year, Ecolab, Inc. is conducting a fall co-recreational softball league on Thursday evenings at the Northview Complex. This eight team league also runs for seven weeks. 3. Gross concession sales stand at $13,141.48, with one state tournament to go. This compares to revenue of approximately $10,000 for 1992. The Department has run concessions at four more tournaments than a year ago which provides the increased revenue. 4. The city newsletter/Discover Us! brochure will be distributed in the community on September 8. Delivery is with the Sun/Current newspapers. Issues will again be available at the Municipal Center and the Wescott Library. Staff will have copies available at the Maintenance Facility open house on September 11 which is also the opening day of registration for fall activities. 5. Eagan Athletic Association soccer has begun its fall season games. Football is in the practice mode, games begin after Labor Day. Football has grown from 9 to 12 teams. That translates to 228 participants. 6. NYSCA coaches clinics will be conducted for EAA basketball in early October. Staff are hopeful that ice ringette will occur at the same time. 7. Eagan High School requested field space for soccer at Northview Athletic on three Saturdays. This is the first high school re-entry on to city facilities in three years. 8. The Dakota Hills Middle School co-curricular soccer program begins on September 9. Both Northview soccer fields will be used for this after school activity. 9. Trinity Lone Oak School will play its soccer games at Ohmann Park again this year. That school now has two teams. 10. The Eagan Unisys soccer and volleyball leagues have disbanded due to reduced numbers of teams. Inquiry has been received from Unisys concerning the city's volleyball leagues. To date, no Unisys teams have registered with the Department, however. 11. Cathy Carl, Principal at Northview Elementary School, has inquired whether interaction between Senior Citizens and Northview students can be renewed this fall. Inquiry of the seniors themselves will be made in late September or early October. 12. Dan Schultz, recent Department intern and summer playground assistant, has been selected as a temporary Recreation Supervisor to cover program responsibilities during Paula Nowariak's maternity leave. 13. The adult Team Tennis League has completed its season. A mini tournament was conducted as a culminating activity. The group has expressed interest in a mid-season weekend tournament. This could provide the impetus for an annual tennis tournament for adults. 14. Staff will be beginning to consider outdoor ice needs for this coming winter. Department programs, Eagan Hockey Association, ice ringette, and general community activity are juggled onto finite resources. 15. Darrel Isebrand, Eagan resident, has been maintaining blue bird houses along the Highline trail between Trapp Farm and Thomas Lake. >arrel reported 26 hatched in 5 of 6 blue bird houses. 0. 16. . Steve Hadden and Alex Lammers continued construction on the concrete stairways and landings at Lakeside Park. The workmanship of our parks staff once again proved to be of the highest quality and craftsmanship. When completed the stairway and bituminous trail expansion will join the Autumn Ridge neighborhood to the Lakeside Park facilities. 27. Scott Eppen and Gary Skogstad installed a short tail segment and rip raping to provide public access to the newly constructed fishing pier at Blackhawk Lake. The fishing pier should prove to be an extremely popular recreational asset in the community parks. 28. Park maintenance staff led by Paul Graham installed two park benches at Glacier Hills School adjacent to the newly constructed playground. A word of thanks goes to Paul and other members of the maintenance crew who did an outstanding job of installing this new school/neighborhood playground facility. 29. A group of environmentally concerned students at Rahn Elementary School, known as "Project Kids", installed a new woodchip path through the wooded area in the south section of Rahn Park. The students have also been picking up litter in the park throughout the summer months. Our hats go off to "Project Kids", for being a model to other schools in the community. 30. The Twin Cities Tree Trust organization completed another successful season with the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department on Friday, August 20th. The projects completed this year were installation of a council/fire ring and fishing pier at Blackhawk Park, construction of a retaining wall and seating area at the Rahn tennis courts, and the planting of 95 deciduous trees at O'Leary Park. 31. The Dakota County Sentencing to Service program spent the last half of August working in Eagan parks. Their principal task was the staining of all park benches, signs, playground perimeters and retaining walls. Many thanks go to the STS program for their continuing enhancements to the quality of life in our community. 32. Late August and early September saw the beginning of the fall turf maintenance program on all city parks. Included in this program is weed spraying, fertilization, aerification of athletic fields and topdressing of selected athletic sites. 33. In late August the Parks and Forestry Divisions began their move into the new Cold Storage facility at the Maintenance Facility campus. This new building, which measures 85' x 285', will be the principal storage facility for the departments mobile equipment, attachments, dry goods, and recreational equipment such as hockey nets, soccer goals, and tennis nets. Steve Taylor, Don Buecksler and Paul Graham are responsible for handling the majority of this move on behalf of the department. We thank them for their efforts. 34. On August 18th the City of Eagan played host to the first annual Strategic Planning Workshop of the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association. John VonDeLinde, who heads the Strategic Planning Committee for MRPA, was the facilitator of this meeting held at the Blue Cross/Blue Shield headquarters building. 35. The month of August found the forestry division busy with trails pruning, dead tree removal, tree pruning, and the beginning of an inventory for tree replacements this coming fall. The forestry crew also assisted with the implementation of the landscaping at O'Leary Park. 36. In August, the city completed interviews and the hiring process for a new Supervisor of Forestry. The position has been offered to and accepted by Gregg Hove who will assume his new duties on September 20th. Gregg is currently working as City Forester in the City of New Hope and holds a masters degree in forest resources management from the University of Minnesota. We welcome Gregg to the community and look forward to the many talents and skills that he will bring to the organization. 37. Preparations were made for the city's community services open house to be held on Saturday, September 11th, at the Eagan Maintenance Facility. All of the city's departments will be participating in this festivity which will include displays, entertainment, prize drawings, equipment demonstrations, hay rides, face painting, and more. Commission members are encouraged to attend this special event and to meet with staff from the city who provide ongoing public services. • September 7, 1993 Council Meeting « September 9, 1993 Commission Meeting LI/HAPPEN.SEP MEMORANDUM TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION FROM: PAULA NOWARIAK, RECREATION SUPERVISOR DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 1993 RE: SUMMER PROGRAM REPORT The 1993 Summer Recreation Programs brought changes to many programs. Registration numbers, fees and parents expectations contributed to the changes. A staff of 35 including one program assistant, 15 leaders, 16 assistants and 3 substitutes provided the activities for the youth of Eagan. The staff was experienced activity providers with many returning for more than five years. A fee of $15.00 was charged for Summer in the Park and $5 for the Playwagon. This was the second year that a fee has been charged for these programs. A total of 1,154 children were registered in Summer in the Park compared to 878 in 1992, 1,173 in 1991, and 821 in 1990. The Playwagon registered 113 children compared to 122 in 1992 and 148 in 1991. . Blackhawk 67 25 52 24 Bridle Ridge AM 186 55 114 . 45 Downing 10 6 - - Evergreen 45 22 56 26 Goal Hill (5 & 6 PM) 84 42 85 30 (Reg. limited to 85) Mueller Farm 71 18 Northview 163 74 98 46 Ohmann 11 5 Quarry 27 19 17 10 Rahn 90 41 81 42 Ridgecliff 80 40 116 61 Sky Hill 78 32 64 31 Sky Hill (5 & 6 AM) 45 23 40 21 South Oaks AM 62 29 50 25 Walnut Hill 103 33 105 35 Sky Hill 11-14 14 - Northview 11-14 18 Summer in the Park 1,025 753 Summer in the Park 5 & 6 12 125 Total = 15 sites 1,154 878 Total Summer in the Park registrations increased at most sites along with the average attendance increases. Bridle Ridge and South Oaks continued to be popular morning sites while Northview saw a substantial increase in numbers registered and attendance. Mueller Farm Park was a new site in 1993. While their total registration was high, their average attendance was low. Rainy weather can be attributed to the low average as it rained often on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Downing and Ohmann were also new sites. Each site had a program twice a week. The registrations at these two sites were much lower than anticipated and staff will continue to look at the possible reasons for low numbers. Northview Park and Sky Hill Park were the sites of a new program just for 11-14 year olds. This program co-existed at the same site and times as the regular Summer in the Park program but participated in separate activities. This program was popular with both age groups because staff had found the older group 11-14 did not like to participate with the 6- 10 year olds and vice versa. Staff is exploring other sites to try for next year in addition to Northview and Sky Hill. Summer in the Park Field Trips and Special Events were well attended. The Pizza Party and Picnic in the Park were highlights of the summer. On Pizza Party day over 550 children and staff enjoyed the 158 pizzas that were ordered. Kidsdance a D.J. who performed at the Picnic at Trapp Farm was also a favorite of the children (and staff, too). -wpm y{'ti:7:F7'....`..•..T.t7:ii1.7:lYlIJW:iL~T.::it:~:T~iv~:~:;'.;:;:;:,>.i >?i4}ii~:ri{: :isti:}t2i:::::{w:;ii,:ii'::• Skateville 6-24-93 261 Dodge Nature Center 7-01-93 188 Minnesota Twins Game 7-07-93 200 Bowling 74)8-93 199 Circus 7-15-93 229 Picnic in Park 7-22-93 351 Pizza Party 7-29-93 554 Summer Fun Day trips were also popular. 314 children attended T field trips to the Wave Pool, Beaver Mountain, Crystal Caves, Diamond T-Ranch, Apple River, Edina Pool and Mini-Golf and Cedar Lake Farms. This program decreased to 138 participants compared to 165 in 1992 and 143 in 1990. Over 130 children marched in the Fourth of July Parade where they captured first place in their division. They received a trophy and $100.00. Over 350 people attended the recital at Oakridge Elementary. TV monitors were set up to help alleviate viewing problems that were encountered in past years. A morning class was offered on Tuesday and Thursday and was very popular. Tiny Tots Four sections of Tiny Tots for 3, 4 and 5 year olds were offered at Goat Hill and Rahn. A total of 68 children registered compared to 80 in 1992 and 72 in 1991. Lower registrations may be attributed to many reasons. One may be the increase in other pre-school programs. Parents are still asking for additional classes at Goat Hill or Bridle Ridge. Staff will evaluate this option for next summer. Camp Preschool Camp Preschool, formerly Creative Expressions, was a popular program for 3, 4 and 5 year olds due to a new name and a new program set-up. The program was offered for 3 weeks with 2 sessions each week. Each week had a separate theme (Bears, Dinosaurs and camping fun) and participants registered week by week. All sessions filled to capacity with waiting lists in each week. Games Kids Play. Fitness & Fun These programs continued to be popular as well. 53 children were registered in Games Kids Play and 29 in Fitness & Fun. Preschool Movement Registrations for this program were low, with only 16 participants. Plans are underway for changing this program to be similar to Eaganettes, but designed for the needs of 3 & 4 year olds. This program continued to be one of the most popular programs offered by the department. Four sessions were offered for 5 year olds and two sessions were offered for 6 & 7 year olds. The program emphasized basics such as running bases, correct throwing and batting techniques as well as listening to instructions. 5 Year Olds 146 97 Not Offered Not Offered 6 & 7 Yr Olds 61 54 72 58 Total 207 151 72 58 11 Nature Camp was held for the third year with two sessions offered. 55 children compared to 63 in 1992 and 40 in 1991 enjoyed two days of nature at Thomas Lake Park. Naturalist Tim Lundahl led the children through nature related games, pond studies and making leaf print t-shirts. 4q. Youth Safety Camp The third annual Youth Safety Camp was held on August 9, 10 and 11 at Thomas Lake Park. The camp was sponsored by the Eagan Fire, Police and Parks & Recreation Departments. Camp was filled to capacity with 100 eight and nine year olds participating and over 20 children on a waiting list. 1992 had 79 registrations and 1991 had 76. Safety sessions revolved around such topics as electrical safety, pediatric medicine and inline skating safety. Highlights were the Eagan Police K-9 demonstration and the National Guard Helicopter demonstration. The camp continues to be a popular idea in Minnesota. This past winter the Minnesota Safety Council created a Safety Camp Manual and training video of which Eagan helped guide and staff was included in the video. Youth & Games Camp Children attended this fun-filled camp that focused on baseball/softball, basketball and other traditional games. The camp was held August 2-6 from 9:30 AM to noon at Bridle Ridge and Sky Hill Parks. 45 children participated compared to 28 in 1992. Day m A day camp was held for the first time this summer. A total of 46 campers enjoyed four days of games, crafts and camping skills at Camp Sacajawea. The highlight was a camping overnight that included a family cookout. There were twelve requests from families for program fee assistance. A total of $439 for 24 children was assumed by the Department to cover these requests. The 1993 summer programs were very successful. Attendance increased or remained steady in many programs. Each year brings a new set of challenges. 1993 saw parent and participant expectations high for the Parks and Recreation department. We were challenged to provide low-cost programs with high quality staff. Staff has also found participants to be more security conscious. The department has responded to these expectations in a number of ways including: • Hiring well-qualified staff • High emphasis on staff training • Designing check in and check out procedures for Summer in the Park/Playwagon • Adding additional sites for Summer in the Park • Evaluation forms for each program and staff Staff anticipates 1994 to be filled with new challenges and will continue to evaluate all programs offered as well as their program fees in order to satisfy the needs o Eagan residents. 5-0 SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT (TOWN CENTRE 100 THIRTEENTH ADDITION) APPLICANT: EAGAN HEIGHTS COMMERCIAL PARK LOCATION: NE QUARTER SECTION 15 EXISTING ZONING: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT/COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER/LIMITED BUSINESS (PD/CSC,ILB) DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: AUGUST 24,1993 DATE OF REPORT: AUGUST 10, 1993 COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT APPLICATION SUMMARY: An application has been submitted requesting a Preliminary Plat consisting of one lot and two Outlots on approximately 5.7 acres of previously-zoned Planned Development/Community Shopping Center and Planned Development/limited Business land located south of Yankee Doodle Road, west of O'Leary Lane, and north of Town Centre Drive currently platted as Outlot A, Town Centre 100 Eleventh Addition. The site is designated Commercial Planned Development on the Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site was replatted as an Outlot as part of the Town Centre 100 Eleventh Addition (Valvoline Instant Oil Change). As part of the Valvoline development, zoning designations were changed in that the northern part of the site was rezoned from PD/LB to PD/CSC while the opposite occurred for the southern portion. The site contains scrub grass with no significant topography or vegetation. COMMENTS: The applicant is proposing to plat the .68 acre portion adjacent to the west property line of Valvoline Instant Oil Change as Lot 1, Block 1, Town Centre 100 Thirteen and split the remainder into two 1.8 and 3.2 acre outlots. There are no development plans associated with this plat. Access to Lot 1 is provided through an existing easement dedicated on the Town Center 100 Eleventh Addition with no access to Yankee Doodle Road. As a Planned Development, any development on the proposed Lot 1 will require site plan review by City staff, the Advisory Planning Commission, and the City Council. 5/. GRADING/DRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL: The Developer does not propose to perform any grading with this application. Detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plans shall be submitted for further review by City staff, Planning Commission and City Council before any construction can occur on this lot. The drainage from Lot 1 and Outlots A and B shall be directed via storm sewer system from the proposed developments to the existing storm sewer in O'Leary Lane or to an existing 18" line along the west property line of this development. The existing storm sewer lines in this area drain in a northerly direction to Pond DP-5 which is a pond on the City's Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan. WATER QUALITY AND WETLANDS: The proposed development consists of one lot and two outlots located in Drainage Basin D. Runoff from the site will discharge to Pond DP-5, a nutrient basin in the Water Quality Management Plan. Discharge from Pond DP-5 will travel through several other stormwater ponds before reaching LeMay Lake, the nearest downstream recreational water body. Because of the small site of the development and the intervening stormwater ponds between it and the nearest downstream recreational lake, a cash dedication will be based on Lot 1, Block 1 only and is estimated at $6,485. Water quality requirements for the outlots will be established when they are submitted for preliminary plat approval prior to development. There are no wetland issues associated with the parcel. These recommendations are subject to the approval of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission. UTILITIES: Sanitary sewer service of sufficient size, depth and capacity has been provided to Lot 1 and the two outlots from an existing 12" trunk sanitary sewer line that runs along the west property line of the development. Watermain service of sufficient size, pressure and capacity is readily available from an existing 12" watermain on O'Leary Lane and from an existing 12" watermain on Town Centre Drive. As shown on the preliminary utility layout plan submitted with this application, the water service for Lot 1 shall be provided by extending a 6" watermain from O'Leary Lane along the north edge of Outlot A. STREETS/ACCESS/CIRCULATION: Street access is readily available to this site from O'Leary Lane and Town Centre Drive. The future development on Lot 1 will have its street access provided to it from the existing driveway of the Valvoline Rapid Oil Change development on Lot 1 of Block 1 of Town Centre 100-11th Addition. EASEMENTS/RIGHT-OF-WAY/PERMITS: The existing utilities that are located within this development shall be field verified and easements shall be dedicated over the existing lines. The existing 12" sanitary sewer that runs along the west property line is approximately 30' deep. Therefore, a 30' wide drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated along the west property line of Outlot B. Along the north edge of Outlot A a 20' drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated for the proposed 6" water service that will be stubbed to Lot 1. FINANCIAL OBLIGATION - TOWN CENTRE 100 13TH 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 Water Availability Charge $2,550/Ac. .68 Ac. 734 There are levied assessments with an unpaid balance of 52,659 on the property proposed for this plat. This unpaid balance will be allocated to the succeeding parcels created by the plat. CONDITIONS OF PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR TOWN CENTRE 100 THIRTEENTH ADDITION 1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action on February 2, 1993 shall be complied with: Al, B1, B3, C1, C2, D1, El, F1, G1, and H1 2. Development of Lot 1, Block 1, Town Centre 100 Thirteenth Addition will require site plan review by City staff and the Advisory Planning Commission and the City Council prior to issuance of a building permit. 3. The Final Plat shall dedicate a 30' drainage and utility easement along the west property line of Outlot B for the deep 12" sanitary sewer line. 4. The Final Plat shall dedicate a 20' drainage and utility easement along the north property line of Outlot A for the proposed water service extension to Lot 1. 5. Detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plans, utility layout plans, and site plans shall be submitted for further review by City staff, Advisory Planning Commission, and City Council before any building expansion can occur on this site. ~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 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 - 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. I!ermits 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 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 City Council Approved: August 25. 1987 September 15. 1987 Revised: July 10. 1990 Revised: February 2. 1993 LTS#5 a s. STANDARD.CON EXHIBIT 2 PROPOSED AM E ED ZONING .'r` SC use CSC USE .19Acr 9:.6 AtaES ,326 s. GENERAL BUSINESS d (including high rise r I USE Z Motel) ws I---0 ~y ~~!8 USE ~ C) underlying zone :--1 csc COj 3a. 5a" 4- -4 CSC USE I~ &mirs ss 1 I M I T t= D cA"c , 7.98 ACRES US I NES S 3.65 Acres 158,881 s.f. -71 3 Acres 138,868 f. 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O 2b'~OrJ ~ 24 O h 'to ga SITE 56.5/490 t Fr.' t '7q 10 72.6/83.0 105.61 x/770 l- 112 5E 4(E9D FJG.NO.8 WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CITY OF EAGAN a,l SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT & VARIANCE • KINGS WOOD 3RD ADDITION APPLICANT: HORNE DEVELOPMENT LOCATION: SE 1/4 SECTION 16 & NE 1/4 SECTION 21 EXISTING ZONING: R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY) DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: AUGUST 24, IM DATE OF REPORT: AUGUST 18, 1M COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT APPLICATION SUMMARY: An application has been submitted requesting a Preliminary Plat for the Kings Wood 3rd Addition consisting of 42 single family lots on approximately 28 previously-zoned R-1 (Single Family) acres located between I-35E and Pilot Knob Road just south of Englert Road. Variances are necessary for the cul-de-sac lengths in excess of 500', a 2% Variance to the 8% maximum cul-de-sac street grade, and the turnaround requirement for all private streets. The City's Land Use Guide Plan designates this area D- II Mixed Residential (0-6 units/acre) and this proposal is in conformance with that plan. BACKGROUND: In 1988 the northern 21.5 acres were rezoned and received Preliminary Plat approval for 30 single family lots with the Oak Meadow Addition by the Meritor Corporation. The southern 6.5 acres owned by Home Development were also rezoned to single family in 1988 and would have been serviced through the Meritor plat. Home Development acquired Meritor's land in 1989 and received Preliminary Plat approval for the 28 acres into the Kings Wood 3rd Addition. In 1990, the City Council approved a motion to continue a Preliminary Plat extension indefinitely. Recently, Home Development revised the previous plan in an effort to eliminate any unnecessary grading and tree loss. This revised plan is being processed again as the Kings Wood 3rd Addition since the previous plan never received Final Plat approval. EXISTING CONDITIONS/SITE PLAN: This site consists of both heavily-wooded slopes and open grassland falling toward the large ponding area in the center of the site. The area to the north is zoned Agricultural, and is also guided for 0-6 residential units/acre. The . City's Fire Administration and Old City Hall are on the west side of Pilot Knob Road abutting eight of these lots. While the access point along Pilot Knob Road remains the same as before, the following changes are proposed: ° The entrance road to the western cul-de-sac shifts slightly to the south and a combined driveway for the western three lots will allow walkout-style homes. If direct access from the street was provided, the most logical house style would be a tuckunder. ° The only grading proposed initially is for utility and street construction. Individual lot grading is proposed. Both cul-de-sacs have been shortened with private drives at the end of each serving five lots on the western cul-de-sac and four lots on the eastern cul-de-sac. This style of lot development was previously approved in heavily wooded areas in the Majestic Oaks and Gardenwood Ponds Additions. The lots meet all single family code requirements and vary in size from 13,490 to over 63,000 sq. ft. The median lot size is approximately 28,000 sq. ft. and the.gross density is 1.5 units/acre. Outlot A, the area between the western cul-de-sac and I-35E, shall be maintained by the homeowners' association or platted as a part of adjacent lots with the Final Plat submission. GRADING/DRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL: This site contains a considerable variation in topography. Pond JP-5, which is a pond on the City's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan, is located in the center of this site. The slopes around the pond are fairly steep and heavily wooded. The proposed streets that will be built around the pond are shown to be 40' - 60' higher than the elevation of the normal water level of the pond. A preliminary grading plan submitted as a part of this application proposes maximum cuts of 14' and maximum fills of 6'. The maximum street grade allowed for cul-de-sacs according to the City Code is 8%. Along the north edge of this site, the preliminary grading plan shows a section of street to be at a 10% slope. The final grading plan shall provide for a maximum street grade of 8%. The development is proposing to construct three sets of retaining walls. The developer will be required to submit detailed plans and specifications for the proposed retaining wall construction. The final grading plan shall provide a 30 foot buffer strip along the edge of Pond JP-5 to be measured from the normal water level. The buffer strip will protect the existing trees and vegetation along the edge of the pond and reduce erosion. To provide a screen from Interstate 35E, the developer shall save trees that are located within 30' of the I-35E right-of-way line. The developer will also be responsible for saving a 30' strip of trees along the east property line of this site where it abuts Pilot Knob Road or the City of Eagan's Fire Administration property. All site generated storm water runoff is required to be conveyed to Pond JP-5. Any proposed modifications to Pond JP-5 will require the approval of MnDOT. A 60" storm sewer line that drains I-35E connects into the north end of Pond JP-5. In addition, a 54" storm sewer line drains into the southwest comer of Pond JP-5 from I-35E. Grading over these two storm sewer lines will require MnDOT approval. Three other City-owned storm sewer lines also drain into Pond JP-5. The outlet for the pond drains westerly across I-35E and drains into Blackhawk Lake. This development will be responsible for reconstructing the existing storm sewer lines that drain into Pond JP-5 to match the normal water level of the pond. The development will be responsible for providing and maintaining erosion control measures in accordance with the City's Erosion/Sediment Control Standards. WATER QUALITY AND WETLANDS: The proposed development is located in Drainage Basin J, just upstream of Blackhawk Lake. The runoff generated from this development will be routed to Pond JP-5, a nutrient basin in the City's water quality management plan, then to Blackhawk Lake which is one of six Class 1 direct contact recreation water bodies in the city. Staff will recommend that this development meet its water quality requirement through on- site ponding using Pond JP-5. Ponding is being recommended because of the development's close proximity to Blackhawk Lake, the difficulty of access to Pond JP-5 for maintenance (especially after development), and the historical deposition that has decreased the wet volume of Pond JP-5. Staff will recommend that the developer expand by. excavation the cO~'. wet pond volume of Pond JP-5 by 1.2 acre-feet. Staff will also recommend that the normal water elevation of Pond JP-5 be raised by up to 1' as long as the higher water level does not pose a significant adverse impact to woodlands around the pond. Finally, a skimmer shall be constructed on the outlet of Pond JP-5. The developer has not yet submitted a wetland inventory and impact assessment, though the site plans indicate filling of some wetland areas on the site is being proposed. It is essential that the developer submit the requisite information no later than Monday August 23 in order to be considered during the September Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission meeting. These recommendations are subject to the approval of the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission. UTILITIES: Sanitary sewer service of sufficient depth and capacity is readily available to this site from an existing 8" line that crosses I-35E along the north side of Lot 38 of Block 1. The development is proposing to utilize this connection and serve the entire site by gravity flow. At certain locations of this proposed layout, sanitary sewer depth will be in excess of 35'. The developer proposes to construct an 8" sanitary sewer line through Pond JP-5. This would require fill to be placed in the wetland for a berm that would be approximately 10' above the normal water level of the pond. Access for the City's Maintenance Department to the sanitary sewer line that is proposed to be constructed through the pond would be difficult. City staff recommends an alternative layout for the sanitary sewer that would keep the sanitary lines in the proposed streets. The alternative layout would require that the sanitary sewer along the easterly cul-de-sac would be approximately 10' - 15' deeper or in the 20' - 30' deep range. Watermain service of sufficient pressure and capacity is readily available in three locations to serve this development. Watermain service has been stubbed to the property from Kingswood Road and Kingswood Court within the Kingswood 2nd Addition. In addition, an 8" watermain has been stubbed from Pilot Knob Road where the proposed street is shown to connect to Pilot Knob Road in the northeast comer of this site. All three connections to the existing watermain stubs are required to provide adequate looping for this development. The preliminary utility layout plan shows construction of sanitary sewer and water lines across the City property in the backyard area of the old City Hall. The developer requests permission to cross City property in this area to save trees on their site. The developer will be required to provide sanitary sewer and water services to the undeveloped property of Parcel 014-79 along the north edge of this site. STREETS/ACCESS/CIRCULATION: Public street access is proposed to this site from a new street connection to Pilot Knob Road located 500' south of the Englert Road intersection. The public street system will include two cul-de-sacs, and both cul-de-sacs exceed the City's maximum length of 500' permitted by City Code. Five sections of private streets are also proposed to serve this site. City Code requires that if more than four units are served off of a private street, then it shall have concrete curb and gutter along the edges of the private street. City Code also requires that private streets with a cul-de-sac dead-end shall have a turn-around at the extreme far end with an outside street pavement diameter of at least 90'. Lots 14, 15, & 16 of Block 1 are shown to have street access by a private street that will connect to Kingswood Road. The private street .connection to Kingswood Road shall be located on the west side of the center median of Kingswood Road. EASEMENTS/RIGHT-OF-WAY/PERMITS: The preliminary plat proposes the right-of-way for the public streets to be 50' wide. The development will be responsible for providing the appropriate easements for the existing and proposed public utilities constructed beyond the limits of the dedicated public street right-of-way. The development will also be responsible for acquiring the appropriate easements and street right-of-way from the northerly adjacent property (Parcel 014-79) to construct the new street at the connection to Pilot Knob Road. The development will be required to provide the appropriate ponding easement for Pond JP-5 to incorporate the required high water level and storage volume requirements in accordance with the City of Eagan's Comprehensive Storm Sewer Plan. All regulatory agency permits shall be required within the appropriate time frame as required by the affected agency. A MnDOT permit will need to be obtained prior to any construction on this site since MnDOT purchased a ponding easement over Pond JP-5 to allow 35-E to discharge into the pond. FINANCIAL OBLIGATION - KINGS WOOD 3RD ADDITION Based upon the study of the financial obligations collected in the past and the uses proposed for the property, the following charges are proposed. The charges are computed using the City's existing fee schedule and connections proposed to be made to the City's utility system based on the submitted plans. Improvement Use Rate Quantity Amount Lateral Benefit Water S.F. $15.80 F.F. 802 F.F. $12,672 Lateral Benefit Storm Sewer S.F. 20.92 F.F. 980 F.F. 20.502 Total S33,174 CONDITIONS OF PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR KINGS WOOD 3RD 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,C1,C2,C3,D1,El,F1,G1,andHI 2. No driveway access to Pilot Knob Road shall be allowed. 3. Outlot A, the area between the western cul-de-sac and I-35E shall be maintained by the homeowners' association or platted as a part of adjacent lots with the Final Plat submission. 4. The cul-de-sac lengths shall be approved as shown on the Preliminary Plat. 5. The developer will be responsible for submitting detailed plans and specifications for the proposed retaining wall construction. 6. The private street connection to serve Lots 14, 15, & 16 of Block 1 shall be constructed at the west end of the center median on Kingswood Road. 7. The developer will be responsible for acquiring ' the appropriate street right-of-way from the adjacent northerly property (Parcel 014-79) for the street connection at Pilot Knob Road. 8. Sanitary sewer and water main services shall be stubbed to the adjacent northerly property (Parcel 014-79). 9. A 30' buffer strip shall be provided around the edge of Pond JP-5 to protect the existing trees and vegetation. 10. The 30' strip of trees shall be protected along the east edge of the property where it abuts Interstate 35-E, Pilot Knob Road and the City of Eagan's Fire Administration building. 11. The sanitary sewer layout shall be revised to keep the sanitary sewer lines in the dedicated street right-of-way and out of the dedicated ponding easement for Pond JP- 5. 12. The final grading plan shall provide for a maximum street grade of 8%. 13. All site generated storm water runoff is required to be conveyed to Pond JP-5. ~QO 14. Modifications to Pond JP-5, the 60" storm sewer line in the northwest corner of the site or the 54" storm sewer line in the southwest corner of the site, will require MnDOT approval. 15. A skimmer shall be constructed on the outlet of Pond JP-5. 16. The private streets with more than four units connecting to it shall have concrete curb and gutter constructed along the edges of the private street. 17. Private streets with a cul-de-sac dead-end shall have a turn-around at the extreme far end with an outside street pavement diameter of at least 90'. 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. 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 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 city council Approved: August 25. 1987 September 15. 1987 Revised: July 10. 1990 Revised: February 2. 1993 LTS#5 / ! . STANDARD.CON KINGSWOOD 3RD ADDITION VE E ~r P- ti? r LANE N J Y N STRIDGE LA A v iW L ENGLE SW TAD ACKH K E Vj 61 L HI S 11D A:,K DEPT. v L, r~ R comm. D CT. . , t MARK T ~ fw W ~ 1L rat A K } Y f LA RY ESCOTT ~y t d ~ AQAN Iff i AI PAL r E LA. TER WWINMMEST As- NW ' Kam' 5~ o T. TRAIL C7 DEERWO DR. 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' 1li 1,1 111 1111+'~ a• / i 111 Iis , ~a ,1 ,1; 1,~1' t • p IL ; ` ~ ~j 11,1 111 1 1 • +W , ~ ~ ~ f / Q/. ,V ~1 L- ` X11; 1`i1 1' r r yrw~,/ ` ...rn...~ ~ ( ~ - 1~ ~W r j0 i • r---~ 111 ~r ~1 ~ ~J tt Iq~pyunu t tt ! mr t = , ~i~l COO as • ll11' fill coffroc- RECENEL Avu L9 czwmmAn.r a7rams SARA VOUNTVOUNT ' { KINGS WOOD JAMES HORNS I iNGtM[ERIIVG t DtilCr`1 W~ ~T~=~3 ~ ~~r (7ti~ N fwd., 3rd ADDMON i.a CM MOD TAM s. + OV.n.>R . ML SPIN w M PMON ......r.s Kings Wood 3rd Addition Variance Narrative Prepared by: Paramount Engineering & Design 1 J: AUG 0 1 Summary 1. Variance to maximum street grades as outlined in Section 13.30 Data and Design Standards, Subdivision 4 "Street Design Standards" A. Public Street * Cul-de-sac road type 8% maximum street grade * Low density road type 10% maximum street grade Request: Allow a 10% maximum street. grade rather than an 8% street grade. 2. Variance to turnaround requirement on dead end private streets Section 13.30 Data and Design Standards, Subdivision 4 "Street Design Standards" - B. Private Streets * Item 6 recommends a 90 foot diameter paved turnaround Request: Turnaround requirement be waived on all private streets. RECEIVEC AUG t p Narrative The site is bounded by Interstate 35E to the west; Kings Wood 2nd Addition to the south; Bruestle Addition to the north and Pilot Knob Road to the east. Pilot Knob Road was constructed with a curb cut to the Kings Wood 3rd Addition property and a turn lane to the curb cut for north bound Pilot Knob traffic. The property is very hilly, with many stands of large overstory trees. Located in the center of the 28 acre site, almost bisecting it in a north/south direction, is a 4 acre pond (JP-5). Approximately 16.5 acres of the site have slopes 3:1 or greater. Almost all of the 3:1 slopes are tree covered. Combining the constraints produced by the 3:1 slopes, many stands of large trees, the configuration of the pond with the goal of minimizing land disturbance due to grading results in a rather unique looking plat. An approved preliminary plat (1989) for this site proposed 46 lots with a mass grading operation disturbing the great majority of the site. The developer currently is proposing to reduce the number of lots to 42 and construct four private streets. ranging in length from 250 to 350 feet. The width of these private streets will range from 6 to 20 feet. As previously indicated, Road "B" can only provide access to the westerly portion of the site from Pilot Knob Road. Only 250 feet of horizontal distance is available in the area north of the pond to construct Road B to access the west side.' This 250 foot area is predominantly 3:1 slopes due to an elevation drop of 68 feet (Elevation 892 to 824). To minimize tree loss and the area disturbed due to grading it is proposed to treat Road "B" as a "Low Density Road Type" rather than a "Cul-de-sac Road Type" (see attached Exhibit 1). This will result in allowing a 10% maximum grade on a Road B rather than an 8% maximum. Actually if Road B did not dead end, due to its low volume it would be categorized as a "Low Density Road Type" and no variance would be needed. To avoid significant tree loss due to grading, the turnarounds for Road A and B have been designed to stop short of the treed areas. Private streets are proposed to "snake" through the steep and treed areas from the public turnarounds. The subdivision ordinance requires that a turnaround (90 feet curb to curb) be constructed at the end of these private drives. Due to a desire to minimize tree removal, impervious surface and disruption of wildlife movements the variance requests that this requirement be deleted. ! t 'WIDTH TRAFFIC PARK I GRADE ROAD TYPE ADT R/W STREET(2) LANES LANES MIN. MAX Local Access --=T 1. Cul-de-sac 150 50'(la) 281(lb) 2 2 0.5 8 - . 1. Low Density 300 50' 28' 2 2 0.5 10 3. Medium 300-1,000 60' 32' 2 2 0.5 9 4. High 1,000 60' 36' 2 1 0.5 8 60' -32' 2 0 0.5 8 Collector 1. Low 1,500 80' 44' 2 2 0.5 8 70' 36 2 1 0.5 8 2. Medium 1,500-5,000 B0' 44' 2 2 0.5 7 3. High 5,000 86' 48' 4 - 0.5 6 x Arterial H . 1. Low 10,000 86 (4) 48' 4 - 0.5 6 i.• 2. Medium 10-15,000 100 (4) 52' 4 - 0.5 5 3. High (3) 15,000 110 (4) 2 @ 28 4 - 0.5 4 (la) Minimum right-of-way radius for "bubble" is 55' without center island and 65' with a center island. (lb) Minimum street radius for "bubble" is 45' without center island and 55' with a center island. (2) Face of curb to face of curb. (3) Parkway design (optional for medium arterial). (4) At major intersections increase to 120'. - NOTE: The actual-right-of-way width•will be determined by the Public works Department (unless specifically set by the Council) after considering all characteristics of the adjacent development. C Source: Ordinance No. 51, 2nd Series Effective Date: 7-31-87 SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT (UNITED STATIONERS ADDITION) APPLICANT: R.L. JOHNSON CO. LOCATION: NE QUARTER SECTION 8 EXISTING ZONING: LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (L-1) DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: AUGUST 24, 1993 DATE OF REPORT: AUGUST 9. 1993 COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT APPLICATION SUMMARY: An application has been submitted requesting a Preliminary Plat consisting of one lot on approximately 12.4 acres located on the previously-platted Lot 1, Block 1, R.L. Johnson Addition, and a portion of Lot 2, Block 1, Sibley Terminal Industrial Park located at 1720 Alexander Road. The property is zoned Light Industrial and is designated Industrial on the Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan. EXISTING CONDITIONS: United Stationers currently has a 150,000 sq. ft. building located on Lot 1, Block 1, R.L. Johnson 1st Addition. The site is east of the railroad, south of Meadowview Road, west of Alexander Road, and north of Terminal Drive. The applicant is proposing a split involving the northern 80,000 sq. ft. of the 5.12 acre Lot 2, Block 1, Sibley Terminal Industrial Park Addition and combining it with the R.L. Johnson lot resulting in the new 12.4 acre Lot 1, Block 1, United Stationers Addition. COMMENTS: R.L. Johnson is proposing this replat to accommodate a future expansion of the United Stationers building. Currently this building covers approximately 28% of the site. City Code allows a maximum building coverage of 35% in the Light Industrial zoning district which will allow for an expansion of approximately 11,000 sq. ft. Acquisition of the additional 80,000 sq. ft. will allow an expansion of approximately 40,000 sq. ft. for a total building square footage of approximately 190,000 sq. ft. on the 12.4 acre lot. There are no development plans with this proposed plat. According to the applicant, the timing for a building expansion is undetermined at this point. That 80,000 sq. ft. portion of Lot 2, Block 1, Sibley Terminal Industrial Park, to be combined with the adjacent lot contains a shed that shall be relocated a minimum of 30' away from the Alexander Road right-of-way and a garage which will be removed prior to Final Plat approval. GRADING/DRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL: An existing building and parking lot is located in the northwest comer of the proposed development. The southwest corner of the development is vacant and the property that the developer is acquiring in the southeast corner of Lot 1 is essentially undeveloped. The south property line contains a 30' slope that is quite steep and suspect to erosion. The applicant did not submit a grading, drainage and erosion control plan with this submittal. Detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plans shall be submitted for further review by City staff, the Planning Commission and City Council before any construction can occur on this lot. The drainage from Lot 1 of Block 1 shall be directed via a storm sewer system from the existing and proposed parking lots of this development to Pond CP-8 which is located along the southwest edge of this site. Pond CP-8 is a pond in the City's Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan. An existing 48" storm sewer line does exist along the north edge of this site and the line drains across the railroad tracks into Pond CP-9. WATER QUALITY AND WETLANDS: This development is located in Drainage Basin C. The development will generate stormwater that will discharge first to Pond CP-8, then to Pond CP-9. Pond CP-9 is a flooded gravel pit with a maximum depth of 45 feet and extremely good water quality, though it is classified as a nutrient basin in the City's water quality management plan. Staff will discuss with the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission whether to re-classify this pond to a recreational use. Staff will also discuss with the Commission whether to recommend to the City that it require an easement for a future storm sewer line that will divert the flow from the existing 48" line entering Pond CP-9 near the Alexander Road terminus to Pond CP-8. This easement would preserve the option of re-routing the 48" line which currently discharges directly to CP-9 through Pond CP-8 for pre-treatment of stormwater discharge. Finally, staff will recommend a cash water quality dedication based only on the additional lot to be secured by United Stationers as well as that portion of the lot south of the existing building that will be affected by a proposed building expansion. The developer has not submitted any wetland report for the site. It does appear that a wetland located between the existing building and Pond CP-8 could be affected by the proposed development. To facilitate compliance with the Wetlands Conservation Act, the developer must submit wetlands report to staff by Monday August 23 in order for this item to be considered at the September meeting of the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission. These recommendations are subject to the approval of the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission. UTILITIES: Sanitary sewer service has been provided to the existing building on Lot 1. Sanitary sewer service drains to a lift station on the west end of Meadowview Road. The lift station pumps the flow easterly along Meadowview Road and Alexander Road to a MWCC interceptor line that is located along the easterly edge of this development. Water main service has been provided to the existing building from an 8" line that runs along the southeasterly edge of the building. The 8" watermain connects to a 12" watermain in Meadowview Road. Before any building expansion can occur on this development, the developer shall submit detailed utility plans showing how sanitary sewer and watermain service will be provided to this development. - The utility plan shall show how fire protection will be provided to all sides of the existing and proposed building. STREETS/ACCESS/CIRCULATION: Street access is readily available to this site from Alexander Road which is a bituminous street with concrete curb and gutter. Meadowview Road also abuts the lot along the north edge of this site. Meadowview Road, which is a gravel street with rural ditches, was proposed to be upgraded in 1991 (City Project 615), however, the City Council denied this project. The upgrading of Meadowview Road was proposed to include a 36' wide bituminous street with concrete curb and gutter and a cul-de- sac on the west end of Meadowview Road adjacent to this site. Future building and parking lot expansion will require the: parking lot to be constructed to City standards with bituminous or concrete surfacing and concrete curb and gutter around the perimeter of this site. EASEMENTS/RIGHT-OF-WAY/PERMITS: The final plat shall dedicate 60' of right-of-way for Alexander Road and Meadowview Road. The final plat shall also include a drainage and utility easement for a future storm sewer line that will divert the flow from the existing 48" line on the north edge of this site to Pond CP-8. The existing utilities that are located within this development shall be field verified and easements shall be dedicated over the existing lines. This development will be responsible for obtaining all regulatory agency permits prior to final plat approval. FINANCIAL OBLIGATION - UNITED STATIONERS 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 Because no utility plans were submitted with the plat application, no financial obligation is a presented in this report. At the time of building permit application the charges to the property for City utilities will be reviewed to determine if a connection or availability charge will be collected. V 1. CONDITIONS OF PRELIM NARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR UNITED STATIONERS ADDITION t 1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action on February 2, 1993 shall be complied with: A1,BI,B2,B3,B4,C1,C2,C3,D1,E1,F1,01,and HI 2. The garage on site shall be removed and the shed located along Alexander Road shall be relocated prior to Final Plat approval. 3. The final plat shall dedicate 60' of right-of-way centered over existing Alexander Road and Meadowview Road. 4. The final plat shall provide a drainage and utility easement for a future storm sewer line that will divert the flow from the existing 48" line along the north edge of this site to Pond CP-8. 5. Detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plans, utility layout plans, and site plans shall be submitted for further review by City staff the Planning Commission and City Council before any building expansion can occur on this site. 6. The drainage from the proposed development is required to be directed to Pond CP-8. 7. The development is required to upgrade the existing parking lot to current City Code requirements. 8. Meadowview Road is required to be upgraded in accordance with City Code requirements. 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. 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 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 City Council Approved: August-25.1987 September 15. 1987 Revised: July 10. 1990 Revised: February 2. 1993 . LTS#5 STANDARD.CON 100 t 020 01 1 i o ~ caael I mn es I ~ OIU 91 1• 1 i ffr I `(o / lashl \ \ / 1 f Sl 1 T--, ~ eel` / 1 i~_ .-n~ -too 111 1~1 oto 02 700 J 1~1 \j1 ll taao:~ (/1~ 2b /~//,/r Jti 1111 \ oll?//~//i/ 0101 21 o 010 03 j-~~~I / •J3+'~._ i rte/I \ /////111 III/// 7 4 tell, t n~~Illlf J I jq 4."?7`: 11111 \ \ Ill 11//~//^ l 11 / i u \ 1 1^ •\I l!'/~/ , ~ ;//off///,, / ~ 1\\\ y~a(~j~> ~ ',la SzL rf 1, 1 1 032 A/ly Opt 8a, ~*,ftLI 3\I 011 f /iy~ s_ Jll 1)0`~ 03F~ 1 - - C; ; = i ~ T/ ~~~4 ry'l r y,, ? 1 1 1 ~y ^ I - ` r / I r' / / 1,1 i11, j. 0104)2 / 1j11~ l' r~ ~do~o` g.fnl 1 tadim- L ' Il,// 1 I I ` q1 • _ ' ' 7 SURVEY 1 FOR: R.L. JOHNSON 3RD ADDITION • I\ PRELIMINARY PLAT 'r ~J~•~ / "w ALA i off/ / ~ ~`e~ R~• BXISTING BUILDING qt/ v o /~f` t ~~f~ .........~sO ° pO ~ Imo:, , W L. LNY 1. t. L. JINY Iff NYNY. IM. W E. 11" 1. sum mom IYYNUL M. a° LOCK IILL~~ F t 1 ~I • ^,l; ~)Sf` ty'•.V. W 1 • M. ,~YYf IfY r y~~'~ffN,I},YYr t / t~ \ It a \ c.: a rl '~'i.~.i uZ w YY efY g __~141Fu"lw e..:..h «~J~aw! TERMINAL DR• BOUNDARY SURVEY "vi mv~ sa" °Lt1CA°0N ' S C H O E L L rk M A D S O N, I N C. cLILNr LofanoN t~~ - _ [NOINL lNt SONY LTON7 •,I RNNE NS R. L. JOHNSON INV. CO., INC. EAGAN, MN, [Oll T[tTINO • LNYIRONYL NTRL 7EN VICft Ifff• NtlIeTL LLVO. YIYNL IONRR, YN. ff,•) If lfl f•f-ff,l Ie)t f•,-I,If SIIELri t OT 3 SUEE75 • SALL PROJECT NO. 60265-044 1 fi i / y t.f/ • 'EY - T _ ' St1BD. ZEHNDEI T' Q~ SQL, N A k. L. 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