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06/20/1994 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission AGENDA ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA Monday June 20, 1994 7:00 PM Eagan Municipal Center A. 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting B. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:01 PM C. Approval of Agenda 7:02 PM D. Volunteer Recognition 7:03 PM (1) Linda Ashton(Brownie Troop 1976) (4) Luther Hagen (Lutheran Brotherhood) (2) Cheryl Daniels (Cub Scout Pack 453) (5) Dan Wilharbor (DHMS Sunshine Leadership Group) (3) Jackie Grinde E. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 18,1994 7:20 PM Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 16, 1994 7:21 PM F Visitors to be Heard G. Department Happenings 7:25 PM H. Consent Agenda 7:28 PM (1) Verdant Acres - John H.B. Martin & Associates (2) Broman Addition - Flora & John Broman (3) Bachel's Backyard - Al and Mary Kay Bache (4) Town Centre 70 Seventeenth Addition - 24th & Hennepin Partnership 1. Public Hearing - Park System Plan Update 7:30 PM J. Development Proposals (1) Trails End - Thomas Murray 8:30 PM (2) ISD 196 Elementary School #18 K. Old Business (1) Vantage Point - Remo Caponi 8:45 PM L. New Business M. Parks Development Update 9:05 PM N. Water Quality (1) Fish Lake Steering Committee Report 9:15 PM 0. Other Business and Reports (1) Mission Statement 9:30 PM (2) Dakota County Picnic Reminder P. Round Table 9:50 PM Q. Adjournment NOTE: 6:30 PM RECREATION SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING 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. - city of eagan MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: JUNE 15, 1994 SUBJECT: MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1994 COMMISSION MEETING The regular meeting of the Advisory Commission will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Please note the "time column" on the far right of the agenda page. Commission Chair Lee Markell and I discussed the desirability of providing some time expectations for the agenda. Obviously, the Commission can change these timelines realizing that this is just a suggested timeframe. For this meeting, however, it is vitally important that the Commission begin Item I, Public Hearing on the Park Systems Plan at 7:30 PM. The City has provided press releases and public service announcements on Cable TV relative to this item with the expectation for the public that the Commission will discuss this item at that time. Volunteer Recognition Staff will be recognizing five volunteers at the beginning of the meeting. These are individuals who have provided landscaping at various City Parks and are to be recognized at this time. Department Happenings After approval of minutes and visitors to be heard, staff will present the Department Happenings. The Commission suggested that this item be moved earlier on the agenda to afford viewers an opportunity to find out about some of the upcoming events in the Parks & Recreation Department. Consent Agenda There are four items under the Consent Agenda which are covered by a single memorandum. Unless there are items that the Commission would like to discuss in more detail, a single motion to approve will be appropriate. Public Hearing Barry Warner will be at the Commission meeting on June 20th to present the update of the Park System Plan to the public. Consultants will provide a 30-35 minute presentation followed by questions from the Advisory Commission and the public. It will be appropriate for the Advisory Commission to keep comments of the draft plan open to the public for an additional 10-15 days. During this time period the public will be invited to comment on this systems plan prior to final adoption by the Commission and Council. I Development Proposals There are two items under Development Proposals; Trails End, a residential subdivision and Elementary School #18 by Independent School District #196. Old Business Returned to this months agenda is the Vantage Point subdivision proposed by Remo Caponi. The Planning Commission, at its May meeting, continued the proposed rezoning and preliminary plat, referring it back to the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission for additional comments. It would be appropriate for the Advisory Commission to review it once again for possible impact to the park and the residential subdivision. Typically, the Advisory Commission has been asked to focus its comments on water quality, natural resources, parks and trails issues leaving the issue of rezoning to the Planning Commission. At the request of the Planning Commission, however, this item is back before the Commission. Specifically, the Advisory Commission is asked to comment on potential impacts of this subdivision to the park as well as the impacts of the park on the subdivision, if this development is to proceed. The Commission may also wish to discuss implications of keeping this particular parcel zoned and defined as it currently exists. The Advisory Planning Commission has deferred the hearing on this preliminary plat for 60 days pending the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission's comments. It might be appropriate for the Advisory Commission to discuss this item briefly, then defer it to the development sub-committee for preparation of written comments that would then be transmitted to the Planning Commission. Parks Development Update Staff will brief the Advisory Commission on the Parks development activities which are in full gear at this time. Bids will be opened for the playground equipment at Blackhawk Park and Wescott Commons Park on May 20. Staff would expect immediate award of these bid items. Water Quality Rich Brasch will update the Advisory Commission on the Fish Lake Steering Committee. A copy of the report is attached for your review. Other Business Reports Also on the agenda is the Mission Statement. With the conclusion of the Parks System Plan review, it would be appropriate that the Mission Statement be finalized for inclusion in the Plan prior to passing it on to the City Council. If there are no other items for the Advisory Commission, adjournment at approximately 10:00 PM is anticipated. As usual, if you are unable to attend, please call Cherryl at 681-4661. it Res ect``f--Il--y,,submitted, K n Vraa Director of Parks and Recreation KV:cm Subject to approval MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA MAY 16, 1994 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission was called to order at 7:00 PM on May 16, 1994 with the following Commission Members present: Lee Markell, John Rudolph, Ted Billy, George Kubik, Ken Tyler and Michael Vincent. Commission Members David Szott, Stephen Thompson and Jonathan Widem were not present. Staff present included Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation; Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent of Recreation; John VonDeLinde, Parks Superintendent; C.J. Lilly, Landscape Architect/Parks Planner; Rich Brasch, Water Resources Coordinator; Shannon Tyree, Project Planner; Mike Ridley, Project Planner and Cherryl Mesko, Secretary. AGENDA Director Vraa added Item 5, Park System Plan Update Meetings under Other Business and Reports. George Kubik moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the amended agenda as presented. Director Vraa introduced Youth Development Coordinator Walker Lee Ashley to the Commission after reviewing his background briefly. Ken continued that this was a newly created position and Walker Lee has taken responsibility for the position and has accomplished a great deal in a short period of time. Walker Lee thanked Ken for the introduction and explained how enthusiastic he was to tackle this position. He reviewed several ideas that are being worked on to provide positive experiences for youth in the community. Mr. Ashley also commented on the support being provided by other government agencies as well as the management company at Wescott Commons. The owners of the property are providing an apartment which will be rented for 6 months, on a trial basis, beginning July 1. Programming will occur out of this apartment. Commission Chair Markell welcomed Walker Lee and thanked him for his efforts to provide positive programming opportunities for youth. He also stated this was a good compliment to the existing programs the City offers it's youth. CONSENT AGENDA Ted Billy moved, George Kubik seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following recommendations to the Advisory Planning Commission and the City Council relative to the following proposal: 1. Amundson Corner Addition - Gilbert Anderson. This plat would be subject to a cash parks dedication, cash trails dedication and cash water quality dedication. An individual lot Tree Preservation Plan would be required at the time of building permit application. There are no wetlands subject to regulation under the Wetlands Conservation Act on this parcel. THEODORE WACHTER ADDITION (Municipal Center Expansion) Director Vraa introduced this item explaining that first phase expansion of the Municipal Center is to include the new police building. Construction of the new police facility and remodeling of the City Hall will be phased over the next two years. Ken noted that staff had mailed 150 notices for a public meeting relative to the Municipal Center expansion but had only two people in attendance asking questions. I. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of May 16 Meeting Page 2 Water Resources Coordinator Brasch noted that the northern 11.8 acres of the site currently drain to Pond JP-1 5 which is classified as an indirect contact recreation basin that discharges to Fish Lake. The southern 22.7 acres discharges to Pond JP-6, an 8 acre wetland with an average depth of about 3 feet classified as an indirect contact recreation water body. On-site ponding is feasible and has been incorporated into the site plan considering the present development proposal as we'll as likely future development which will be similar in intensity to commercial/industrial. Rich noted that the pond will generate sufficient water quality treatment "credit" for both the north and south sub-drainages of the site. Relative to wetlands, Rich noted that four small wetlands ranging in area from 60 square feet to 4,000 square feet were located within the development area. None of the wetlands are identified on the National Wetlands Inventory but are associated with ditches and overland drainage swales formed by site grading that altered drainage patterns. Since the actions were taken by public entities, the wetlands are exempt from regulation under the Wetlands Conservation Act and can be filled or drained without providing replacement. It was also noted that a fringe wetland adjacent to Pond JP-6 was found and delineated. No filling or draining of the wetland is being proposed. Parks Superintendent VonDeLinde explained that a total of 135 tees and 28,400 square feet of significant woodlands exist on this site. Staff is transplanting 60 trees off campus and is preserving 65 trees on site. Ten trees are recommended to be removed because they are either too large to be transplanted or they are damaged or diseased. Director Vraa added that the City has opened the bid for the first phase grading. The total project will last approximately 2-1/2 years. The bid for the construction of the police facility will be awarded on June 26 with the expectation that the police department will move into it's new facility in May/June, 1995. Commission Member Markell asked if it would be possible to make the roadway between the Municipal Center and library smaller to favor pedestrian traffic. Director Vraa explained that the site plan joining the library and Municipal Center parking lots is conceptual but the intention was to provide a safe, shared access between the two facilities. In response to where the main parking lot would be, Director Vraa responded it would be on the south side of the building with the main access from Wescott Road. He also noted that the intersection of Wescott and Pilot Knob would be signalized this year. After further discussion, George Kubik moved, Ted Billy seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following recommendations to the Advisory Planning Commission and the City Council relative to Theodore Wachter Addition: 1. The developer will provide on-site ponding to meet water quality treatment requirements for this development. Ponding should be designed to treat runoff from existing and proposed developed areas in the south drainage of the site, and will thereby provide sufficient treatment credit so that water quality mitigation for the north drainage of the site is unnecessary. 2. Wetland basins 1, 2, 3 and 4 as identified in staff's February 10, 1994 wetland delineation and inventory report should be exempted from regulation under the Wetlands Conservation Act as allowed under the permanent program rules. 3. No filling or draining of the delineated fringe wetland adjacent to Pond JP-6 be permitted. 4. 125 trees on site be either preserved during construction or transplanted to a 'safe" location on site. Ten trees are recommended to be removed because they are either too large to be transplanted or they are damaged or diseased. 4. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of May 16, 1994 Meeting Page 3 Commission Member Markell asked if consideration could be given to removing the roadway between the municipal center and library to provide more green space. CRESTWOOD ADDITION - CRESTWOOD ENTERPRISES After a brief introduction by Director Vraa, Project Planner Tyree explained this was a preliminary plat application for one lot on 12.719 previously zoned L-1 acres and a conditional use permit to allow a truck and freight terminal located in the NW 1/4 of Section 17. Shannon continued that this request is consistent with the Comp Guide Plan and will be heard by the Advisory Planning Commission on May 24. Director Vraa explained that this area is within Park Service District 18 and is removed from the general residential area located to the west. A cash parks dedication and cash trails dedication is being suggested by staff. Water Resources Coordinator Brasch explained that runoff from this site will discharge to a pond within Silver Bell Addition which in turn discharges to a drainage through wetland on its way to a back water of the Minnesota River within Fort Snelling State Park. Although there are no recreationally classified water bodies downstream, a portion of the Nicols fen apparently lies between the ponding area on Silver Bill and the Minnesota River. Because of possible impact to the fen, the DNR was contacted, however staff has not received comments back from the hydrologist to date. Rich added that a broader review of this issue will be done when more information has been obtained. It was also noted that infiltration of ground water may help to mitigate any impact to the Kennealy trout creek that also exists in this area. Relative to tree preservation, it was noted that the majority of this site has been previously cleared and graded, however 16 significant trees are currently on site. The initial site development will result in the removal of five significant trees (31.3%) with 30% being the allowable removal for this type of development. After further discussion, Ted Billy moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following recommendations to the Advisory Planning Commission and City Council relative to Crestwood Addition: 1. This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication. 2. This development would be subject to a cash trails dedication. 3. This development would be required to provide ponding to meet water quality treatment requirements for the site. 4. The wetland identified on the site would be exempt from regulation under the Wetlands Conservation Act. 5. The developer would be responsible for planting 2 Category B trees as mitigation for the loss of significant trees in addition to the normal landscaping requirements for this site. The Tree Preservation Plan indicates that ten Category B trees will be planted as replacement trees. 6. This development is to comply with all applicable state requirements. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of May 16, 1994 Meeting Page 4 VANTAGE POINT After a brief introduction by Director Vraa, Project Planner Ridley explained this was a proposal for the rezoning of approximately 5.92 acres of Agricultural to Single Family and a Preliminary Plat for 11 lots located in the NE 1/4 of Section 27 on the south side of Diffley and west of the Lexington Diffley Athletic site. Mike continued that this proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan. This proposal is scheduled to appear at the May Advisory Planning Commission, however there are some questions relative to the access to the site. Planner Ridley stated that access is being proposed through the Lexington Diffley Athletic site since access directly from Diffley Road would eliminate the majority of the north lots proposed within this development. Director Vraa commented that this parcel is located in Park Service Section 27 served by Carlson Lake, Oak Chase, Clearwater and Goat Hill Parks as we(( as the new Lexington Diff ley Athletic site. Ken added that this residential development will have limited access to a neighborhood facility although future development within the Lexington Diffley Athletic complex will provide some recreational amenities that would be available for this subdivision. Water Resources Coordinator Brasch explained that stormwater from this development will discharge to a storm sewer line in Diffley Road which in turn discharges to Pond JP-8.1 in Patrick Eagan Park. Pond JP- 8.1 was constructed, at city expense, to catch and treat runoff for Diffley Road and adjacent properties between the Rooney property and the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Diffley Road. It appears this pond is adequately sized to protect the water quality and avoid impacting the considerable woodland resources on this site. Parks Superintendent VonDeLinde noted that a total of 104 significant trees have been identified on site. This tree mass is concentrated on the north half of the development (lots 1-6). The initial site development will result in the loss of 6 significant trees (5.8%) due to road construction. The allowable removal is 25% of the total number therefore this falls within the allowable range per the Tree Preservation Guidelines. Director Vraa added that this development is located immediately adjacent to the Lexington Diffley Athletic site. Mr. Caponi currently has a 16' easement across the park property to gain access to his home. This 16' width is not large enough for a public street therefore a new alignment accessing the development from Lexington Avenue through the athletic site has been suggested by staff. Ken noted that the developer would like the road access to his development to remain where the 16' easement is, however, staff feels this access would provide a negative impact to the park as well as pose some problems with providing a public street in this location. Commission Member Billy commented that he didn't feel an entrance to a development through an athletic facility would be very appealing. After further discussion, George Kubik moved, Lee Markell seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following recommendations to the Advisory Planning Commission and City Council relative to the Vantage Point development: 1. The developer be responsible for initiating a petition for a public street across City property and for the road plan to be reviewed by the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission to ensure design comparability with the Eagan Park. 2. The developer vacate the 16 foot access easement at the time of final plat. 3. This development be subject to a cash parks dedication. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of May 16, 1994 Meeting Page 5 4. This development be subject to a cash trails dedication. 5. This development be subject to a cash water quality dedication. 6. There are no wetlands subject to regulation under the Wetlands Conservation Act on this parcel. 7. Recommend approval of the Tree Preservation Plan as it exists for initial site development. 8. Acknowledge that the presence of significant trees on Lots 1 through 6, and Lots 8 and 9 within the development will require future builders of those lots to prepare individual lot Tree Preservation Plans at the time of building permit application. WHISPERING WOODS 10TH CEDAR HEIGHTS ADDITION Director Vraa explained that a preliminary plat application has been submitted requesting rezoning of 6.25 acres from agricultural to single family and a preliminary plat for 14 lots and 1 outlot. This subdivision is located south of the existing Whispering Woods additions in the southwest quarter of Section 31 and immediately west of the proposed Cedar Heights Addition and the extension of Slater Road. Ken noted that this development, along with Cedar Heights, had been reviewed by the Advisory Commission at their April 18 meeting. The Commission recommended that water quality and wetlands issues be separated from the rest of the recommendations so the Natural Resources subcommittee could review them in conjunction with their review of the Cedar Heights Addition. It was noted that this item will appear at the May 18 City Council meeting. Jim Schmidt indicated he lives in the SlaterAcres development and has watched it growfrom 13 homes to over 300. He shared his concern in seeing the demise of oak trees and wetlands in this area. Mr. Schmidt also asked that consideration be given to providing a mini-park in lieu of Lots 1 and 2 south of Storland Road. He opined that this would provide a recreation area for young children and their parents which would preclude the necessity of traveling along Slater Road to get to Slater Acres Park. He felt this would also relieve some of the pressure from that park. Mr. Schmidt asked that the two developers cooperate and act on behalf of the whole community in providing this amenity. Henrikka Rustin commented that she was concerned for the safety of the children who play in the streets once these two developments are built. Lee Markel I asked if there were any traffic count projections in this area. Planner Tyree responded that the counters were out but no information has been provided to date. Director Vraa asked if this is a location the Commission would choose if they were to identify a need for a mini park in this area. George Kubik asked the developers how they felt about this proposal. Scott Hilla, representing Whispering Woods 10th explained that the location the residents have identified for a mini-park is completely within the Cedar Heights Addition and would not impact his development. Mr. Hilla suggested the Commission consider expanding Slater Acres Park rather than provide a mini-park. Jim Schmidt reiterated his opinion that a mini-park situated on the two lots he identified earlier would best serve the toddler population in the area. Commission Member Markell clarified that a pond would be located very near where Mr. Schmidt was proposing a mini-park. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of May 16, 1994 Meeting Page 6 After further discussion, Ted Billy moved, Lee Markell seconded a motion to make the following recommendations to the City Council relative to Cedar Heights Addition: 1. This development be subject to a cash parks dedication. 2. This development be subject to a cash trails dedication. 3. The developer construct an on-site pond to meet water quality treatment standards to protect Pond AP-34. 4. Exemptions from regulation under the Wetlands Conservation Act be granted for wetland basins A and B as identified in the Cedar Heights Wetland Replacement Plan. However, the developer should preserve basin A and shall allow its use as a detention basin for stormwater from Whispering Woods 10th Addition. 5. The proposed wetland replacement plan for Cedar Heights compiled by Westwood Professional Services, Inc. dated April 5, 1994 and as revised by an April 14, 1994 memo should be approved. 6. The developer of Cedar Heights be responsible for planting 35 Category B trees or 70 Category C trees as mitigation for the loss of significant trees and woodlands. 7. The developer preserve the 8 significant trees on Lot 1, Block 1 when the individual lot is built upon. 8. Acknowledge the presence of significant trees of woodlands on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 14, 15 and 30 of Block 2 within the development which will require future builders of those lots to prepare individual lot Tree Preservation Plans at the time of building permit application. Those voting in favor included Lee Markell, Ted Billy, George Kubik, Ken Tyler and Michael Vincent. John Rudolph voted against. The motion passed. George Kubik moved, Ted Billy seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following recommendations to the City Council relative to Whispering Woods 10th Addition: 1. The development be subject to a cash parks dedication. 2. The development be subject to a cash trails dedication. 3. It is acknowledged that the Whispering Woods 10th Addition development complies with the City's Tree Preservation policy. 4. The presence of significant trees on all lots within the development will require future builders to prepare individual lot tree preservation plans at the time of the building permit application. 5. The developer is to provide on-site detention ponds to meet water quality treatment requirements or stormwater discharged to the drainage of Pond AP-34. 6. A cash dedication is required for all drainage from the site which is not adequately treated with on-site ponding. 7. No filling or draining of the wetland identified in the March 10, 1994 report for the site prepared by Pioneer Engineering be allowed. I. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of May 16,1994 Meeting Page 7 DAKOTA COUNTY PARK PLANNING OF LEBANON HILLS Director Vraa explained that representatives of Dakota County Parks were present to update the Commission on pending improvements that will be occurring within the county park system. Steve Sullivan, Supervisor of Parks Planning and Maintenance, provided the Commission with background relative to the regional park concept and the intent to develop a state-like park system in the metro area that would be more resource based. Steve explained the difference between facility designations such as regional park, reserve, lineal park and special features. Mr. Sullivan continued that Dakota County has identified several projects they want to incorporate within Lebanon Hills Regional Park for near term development. Those items include Jensen Lake picnic area, Holland Lake picnic area, Camp Sacajawea youth group camp, tent camp area expansion and tamarack bog restoration. After an indepth review of each project, Steve concluded that Dakota County has identified approximately $900,000 to accomplish these projects. Commission Member Markell asked what the status of Holland Lake swimming would be after the picnic area is expanded. Mr. Sullivan explained that there continues to be concern for parking along Cliff Road by individuals who use Holland Lake. Because of safety concerns, Steve continued, Dakota County will be discouraging tubing at Holland Lake since this water body has not been identified as a designated swimming area. Director Vraa asked about the intended use for the area shown as turf north of the picnic area. Mr. Sullivan responded this was expected to support open play opportunities for pavilion users. Steve also added that the playstructure planned at Jensen was envisioned to be similarto the one constructed at Trapp Farm Park. There also may be smaller structures scattered throughout the Holland Lake area. Commission Chair Markell thanked Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Doering for providing this update to the Commission. SIDEWALK EXTENSION - SLATER ROAD Director Vraa noted that with the addition of residential development in Park Service Section 31W, the extension of Slater Road to Burnsville Parkway will be completed. The Commission's previous review of Whispering Woods 10th and Cedar Heights noted that a sidewalk/trail would be extended along the west side of Slater Road to interconnect with the trailway already existing along Burnsville Parkway. John Rudolph stated that, due to the condition of the trail dedication fund, if a trail were to go through this new section it may be appropriate to do it at a later date suggesting that only the area currently under construction provide for a trail extension. George Kubik moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting in favor to recommend that a trailway along Slater Road be extended at least through that portion of Slater Road intended for construction. The other portions of the trailway would be done at a later date with a preference that the trail be extended all the way to Cliff Road. TREE PRESERVATION GUIDELINES Park Superintendent VonDeLinde noted that the Natural Resources sub-committee met on April 25 and concluded to recommend to the Commission approval of the Tree Preservation Guidelines as changed. Ted Billy moved, Michael Vincent seconded with all members voting in favor to approve the adoption of the proposed changes to the tree preservation guidelines and recommend that staff research the development of a new ordinance requiring a city permit for the removal of significant stands of trees prior to the land development phase. qt. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of May 16, 1994 Meeting Page 8 PARKS DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Landscape Architect/Parks Planner Lilly explained that work is progressing quite aggressively at the Lexington Diffley athletic site. C.J. continued that the landscaping and entrance sign at Blackhawk Park have been completed as well as the retaining wall near the pavilion at Trapp Farm Park. The Bur Oaks north playground has been reviewed with the neighborhood and will be modified to incorporate their input. Commission Member Kubik thanked C.J. for providing pictures of these projects since they give the Commission a better understanding of the work being described. WATER QUALITY UPDATE Water Resources Coordinator Brasch explained that a meeting needs to be set relative to the Fish Lake diagnostic study. Rich asked if this meeting should incorporate the new Natural Resources Subcommittee or the group that reviewed it previously. Chairman Markell suggested this be addressed by the Natural Resources Subcommittee. In reviewing the time frame, Mr. Brasch explained that the steering committee could meet on June 2 to discuss the water quality goals for Fish Lake and provide feedback on the proposed criteria. Public informational meeting could then be held on June 30 or July 7. George Kubik suggested getting time line input from Jonathan Widem and Stephen Thompson since they were on the Natural Resources sub-committee. After they confirm a date,George continued, the balance of the sub-committee and any other Commission Members could attend. DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS Superintendent of Recreation Dorothy Peterson noted that summer registration started on Saturday, May 14 with 1746 registrations followed by 300 more on the 16th. Other items highlighted included the June 5 Open House at Blackhawk Park from 1-4 pm; 184 participants in the May 7 Fun Run; 700+ participants in the recent baseball clinic; submission of the Northview Tennis complex for a national facility award and the upcoming Family Bike Fest on May 21 for bicyclists from Apple Valley, Burnsville, Lakeville, Farmington, Rosemount, Savage and Eagan. Superintendent VonDeLinde added that fields are being prepared for the '94 athletic season; spring fertilization is underway; STS completed the landscaping and tree planting in Blackhawk Park; nearly 5,000 residents were involved in some aspect of this year's Arbor Month activities and thanked the volunteers from U.S. West for assisting with bagging trees at the Tree Sale. Commission Member Kubik indicated he had received good feedback on the Arbor Day celebration at South Oaks Park. Member Markell complimented staff for their continued excellent work. EROSION CONTROL LETTER Director Vraa brought the Commission's attention to the letter in the packet which represents communication from the City to builders and developers regarding erosion control. Ken noted that this letter, signed jointly by the Directors of Parks and Recreation, Community Development and Public Works, reflects direct input from the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission and their continued concern about erosion control. PARK SYSTEM PLAN UPDATE MEETINGS Director Vraa outlined several meetings for Commission Members to note on their calendars. Those included a joint Council/Commission meeting on May 24, Park System Plan meeting on June 6, and public input meeting incorporated on the June 20 Commission agenda. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission • Minutes of May 16, 1994 Meeting Page 9 ROUND TABLE Commission Member Kubik suggested that Department Happenings appear earlier on the agenda to provide information to the public earlier in the meeting. With no further business to conduct, George Kubik moved, Michael Vincent seconded, with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 PM. Secretary Date Abas, ITW - city of eagan MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR Of PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: JUNE 14, 1994 SUBJECT: CONSENT AGENDA 1. VERDANT ACRES BACKGROUND This proposed preliminary plat consists of zoning from agricultural to R-1 and six single family lots on five acres of property located west of Woodland Court, north of the Woodlands 4th subdivision. The site contains two existing homes that will remain. The proposal is consistent with the City's Comp Guide designation of D-1 single family, 0-3 units per acre. This subdivision is located in Park Service Section 14 currently serviced by Mueller Farm Park. In review of the wetlands, it appears that there is one jurisdictional wetland within the development where grading is being proposed. The tree preservation plan submitted for the development, reflects a total of 15 significant trees and approximately 25,000 square feet of significant woodlands composed primarily of box elder, elm, black cherry, oak and other miscellaneous hardwoods. PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION Staff is recommending that this subdivision be required to make a cash trails and cash parks dedication at the time of final plat. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS This proposed development is located in drainage basin J. The eastern portion of the site will be developed first and will generate runoff that will discharge to Pond JP-14, a designated stormwater basin in the City's Water Quality Management Plan. The western portion of the parcel will be designated as two oversized lots, each of which will contain an existing residence. Staff recommends a water quality cash dedication for the four new lots to be platted east of the temporary cul de sac. Staff has confirmed that there is one jurisdictional wetland within the development parcel. The wetland is located in the southwest corner of the development on one of the large lots. No grading is being proposed in this area, so a finding of no significant impact is appropriate. /3. TREE PRESERVATION A Tree Preservation Plan has been submitted for this development, which consists of four lots, entrance road and a temporary cul-de-sac. A total of 15 significant trees and 24,900 square feet of significant woodlands presently exist on site. Existing tree species include oak, black cherry, elm, boxelder, cottonwood and spruce. Existing significant woodlands are composed of boxelder, elm, oak and other miscellaneous hardwoods. Initial site development will result int eh loss of 1 significant tree (6.7% of the total), and in the loss of approximately 15,900 square feet of significant woodlands (63.9% of the total significant woodlands). This woodland removal will take place to grade down the hill located in the area of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 2. The property owner and project developer have both stated that efforts will be made to preserve as much of this significant woodlands as possible during this grading operation. Within this woodland are oak and ash trees which will try to be preserved. Allowable tree and woodland removal for this type of development is 25% of the total. Therefore the significant tree removal of only 6.7% is well below Tree Preservation standards, however the removal of 63.9% of the significant woodlands is well above the allowable removal. Mitigation for this significant woodland removal would be 39 category B trees (2'/ inch diameter deciduous trees or 6 foot conifer trees). Several meetings with the project developer, owner and city staff have taken place to discuss means of reducing tree/woodland loss. Tree preservation steps to be taken now include the transplanting of 5 spruce trees from Lots 1 and 2 of Block 1 and the preservation of certain areas of the significant woodlands currently located on the hill in the area of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 2. The property owner has indicated that he has a supply of approximately 60 conifer and hardwood trees which can be transplanted onto this development as replacement trees. In summary, this situation is one of those where the present significant woodlands does not contain many high quality trees, and therefore once the site is developed it will probably be better landscaped than it is now. Many of the trees in this woodland are boxelder and elms which are in poor shape and can be considered hazardous if left standing much longer. The developer and property owner have also been very willing to work with city staff in efforts to save trees. FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION The Commission should review and consider the following recommendations: 1. This plat would be subject to a cash trails dedication. 2. This plat would be subject to a cash parks dedication. 3. This plat would be subject to a cash water quality dedication. 4. Developer would be required to plant 39 Category B trees as mitigation for a loss of significant woodlands. 5. Future builders would be required to prepare individual lot tree preservation plans at time of building permit application for all four lots within the development. K. 2. BROMAN ADDITION BACKGROUND A preliminary plat consisting of 3 lots of 1.39 acres located on Lot 11, Treffle Acres which is north of Skyline Road in Section 4 of the City has been prepared. The site contains one existing home that will remain. The proposal is consistent with a Comp Guide Plan designation of D-1 single family. This subdivision is located within Drainage Basin H and there are no jurisdictional wetlands on this site. Landscaping has been developed around an existing home which consists of cottonwood, ash, box elder and various apple trees and a row of 22 pine trees along Skyline Road. Tree loss will equate to approximately 5%. Allowable tree removal is 25%. PARKS?RAILS DEDICATION With the size of this development, staff is recommending a cash trails and cash parks dedication. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS This proposed lot split is located in drainage basin H, which contains no recreational water bodies. Because of the small size of the development, staff will recommend a cash dedication based on the total area of the proposed parcel, less the area of the one lot within the parcel that has already been developed. Staff have confirmed that there are no jurisdictional wetlands on this site. TREE PRESERVATION This development includes the split of an existing 1.42 acre lot into three lots. A Tree Preservation Plan has been submitted for this development. A total of 38 significant trees currently exist on site. Tree composition consists of oaks, cottonwood, ash, boxelder, various apple trees, and a row of 22 pine trees along Skyline Road. The existing home will be located on the middle lot, Lot 2. Through the relocation of the driveway to this existing house, two pine trees will be removed. This tree loss equates to 5.3% of the total trees on site. Allowable tree removal for this type of development is 25%. following an on-site review with Mr. John Broman, there is the possibility that only one pine will be removed for the new driveway. Individual Tree Preservation Plans will be required before the two new lots are built upon. FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION: The Commission should review and consider the following recommendations: 1. This proposal would be subject to a cash trails dedication. 2. This proposal would be subject to a cash parks dedication. 3. This proposal would be subject to a cash water quality dedication. 4. Lot 1 and Lot 3 would require individual tree preservation plans at the time of building permit application /S. 3. BACHEL'S BACKYARD BACKGROUND This is a preliminary plat for one lot and one outlot on 2.81 acres located at 1485 Lone Oak Road, Section 4 of the City. The site contains an existing home that will remain on Lot 1. The preliminary plat is in the Park's Service Section 4 serviced by High View Park. There are no wetlands on this site or tree preservation issues. PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION Staff is recommending that this plat be subject to a cash trails dedication and a cash parks dedication requirement. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS This proposed lot split is in the lower reaches of drainage basin D. There are no recreational classified water bodies downstream. The lot to be platted has already been developed and the remainder of the site will be platted as an outlot. In keeping with established policy, no cash dedication for water quality should be required for this development at this time. However, a water quality cash dedication will be required when the outlot is platted to allow development at a future date. Staff has confirmed that there are no jurisdictional wetlands on this site. TREE PRESERVATION The submitted Preliminary Plat indicates that no grading or site alteration will take place until the time of building permit application for the new house. FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION: The Commission should review and consider the following recommendations: 1. This proposal would be subject to a cash trail dedication. 2. This proposal would be subject to a cash parks dedication. 3. An individual lot tree preservation plan would be required at the time of building permit application. 4. TOWN CENTRE 70 SEVENTEENTH ADDITION BACKGROUND Preliminary plat for two lots on 1.76 acres located along Town Centre Drive, east of Perkin's and Applebee's restaurants in Section 16. The site plan indicates a Boston Chicken Restaurant, Payless Shoe Store and Kinko's Copies as proposed uses of the site. The proposal is consistent with the Comp Guide Plan Designation of CSC-Community Shopping Center. The site has been previously graded. Therefore, there is no tree preservation issues. Existing wetland on the site was created and at the developer's request has received an exemption from regulation under the Wetland Conservation Act. /6. PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION There will be no parkland dedication with this particular plat because of its size. Consequently, staff is recommending a cash trails dedication and a cash parks dedication. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS A proposal to develop this parcel was reviewed by the Commission at its September, 1992 meeting. The proposed development is located in drainage basin D. Runoff from the site will discharge to a series of ponds classified as nutrient traps which lie just north of Yankee Doodle Road. Eventually, the runoff from this site will reach LeMay Lake, a Class I direct contact recreation lake. The site and drainage area for the proposed development are too small to accommodate a water quality pond that meets recommended standards for depth. In addition, there are better opportunities for protecting water quality in LeMay Lake. Thus, staff is recommending a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding for this development. There is one wetland on the site. However, on November 9, 1992 the City approved the developer's request for an exemption from regulation under the Wetland Conservation Act as per Article 6 Paragraph 10c of the WCA. The action was taken based on a critical review by staff of the supporting documentation submitted by the developer and an affirmative recommendation by the Commission. The exemption remains in effect for this proposed development and will allow the developer to fill the created wetland without replacing the wetlands functions and values. TREE PRESERVATION There is no significant tree resource on this site FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION The Commission should review and consider the following recommendations: 1. This plat would be subject to a cash trails dedication. 2. This plat would be subject to a cash parks dedication. 3. This plat would be subject to a cash water quality dedication. 4. The certificate of exemption authorizing filling of the wetland on this site without a replacement obligation would remain in effect. KV:cm / '7 r OWNER: wr a Tor a_ocmr 61A6DI Isla 6160 KENNETH H k JANE C. GREENE Irc 3555 TRAILS END ROAD c016IO10I6 AT tK..Wm~a a IMO LOT INDU EAGAN, MN. 55123 6OI.I sAio w IAm -An1O1 M00 .c G51 EAGAN 90 x .01.7 1 KWK e~.e u is 01111001 ..at RM0M snrsti A IsIr10 a MAY IUI r6 IC KIM YC a SAID 101 4 me w uc .RRI BLOCK 3 1OrIM` DEVELOPER/CONSULTANT: LOT 1 JOHN H. S. MARTIN k ASSOC. < . 10-83700-010-03 6065 LAKE LINDEN DRIVE OORENWOOD. MN. 55331 C, I AGRICULTURAL ZONE 474-5454 BLOCK 3 LOT 2 I SURVEYOR: 10-83700-020-03 I I LOT SURVEYS. INC. I GREAT OAKS 7601 73RO AVE. N. RICHARD 610ME I I MPLS. MN 55426 560-3093 I I MOMENT ENGSIROM C0. 461' 1 ENGINEER: ROGER A. ANDERSON & ASSOC. Q 415 WAYZATA 7MPLS. MN 55426 5 BLVD.. /107 3 2 BLOC 1 1 =mm 1*10 w 10 010A1m 46-7035 BLOCK 3 LOT 3 Sow tEM?. - EASE ' 10-83700-030-03 +aT y p O .7 1& WOODLAND COURT J ` Q ISO. GINC E t ? ?1 n.rm i. 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MN 55426 I 3 546-7035 I~^ BL K 1 Y 1_ e0A 1 I ~ cK-OE-sAe l i 4eu --J • L-- / \ EAfOtG, \ .7 11Y R7 wu , r-- I LOT DATA r n A L NUMBER AIl.o.K I 'LOTS Au1 AC. ~ t BLOCK 2 kl em t1m ruwcTO M.MA . 26.70o SF It atw i Y - ` \ J 2 - - Loaf 1 LOT 1 . 1!1!10 S7 ! W 4 ! 0`00 no+nr P,,r Lei 92E$ I 1 I LOCK 1 LOT 1. 14.000 SF a" RAKO we \ s BLOCK 2 I I I 1 + LOCK 1 LOT 1. 17e Sr 2 e KW% I OUIU T A. 1!120 Y A 441.05 LOCK 2 LOT I . 12.000 Sr ml lai°; `AY°'T I KKm 2 LOOUnoi a ~01a4eoo SF L "'I 1.110151 - 37.515 Sr SAAULST - 12.000 Sr \ I I I v ~ 164500/0 V I r---~ I---,WO; AT SETBACK 11 r--, r--, r---~ Z ~ \ 1 ~ I i 1I I 1 I I I I \111 L- L L--J LJ L--J oeoita200TTOIS*S \ \ 2. rK. FUTURE LOT AAE4 I i • 12.000Sf PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTAL ONLY atblm_ I+b1O~ylt(r W+M RAM MS tKV•IKO 7F1 Roger A. Anderson and Assoc„ Inc. VERDANT ACRES SITE PLAN 1t1. 10. eM ,tcR_~I,w^ RtA9t.KKKfe,i. Lent) D•wltlptNtlt tt•vcpK1 Ra•tro4m JOHN MARTIN & AS$OC. EAGAN, MINNESOTA OF 2 a~- 4 _ I ¦i g g W E S C 0 T T HILLS D R I V E a YR7 ~ kp, P !G ROAD O mO In N H ROAD B N O q a LJ OA 'n y f - T L J O D O m O C i 0xz L J Dzv z z x;v \ \ 'n rn LJ iLJi \\`I ~ O \ LA $ q Q i Ln -0 f p r C \ t Oq D A Yn D r~ D Z co mArn ~z> oA-< o a a r-<,a ems o~a £Z AAA Sheet 1 of 4 DELMAR H. SCHWANZ LANG SU11VEYOR&. INC. w.oM«.d Under Lem of The Sat. o UHinwa. 14750 SOUTH ROBERT TRAIT. ROSSMOUNT, MINNESOTA 55066 612/423-1769 SURVEYOR' ^ CERTIFICATE PRELIMINARY PLAT: BROMAN ADDITION 60 Foot Drainage & Utility 431.75 Basement for Future Extyions 85 1 r 100 i i M 246.7 / `v : OAQ 2 \`t II 2~,~ tea' / r• t l l_ R I li N I 1 1 ~0\ / / I ~7 I I I sf. ( r. \ 1 I•?IJIJ I t 1~ N1 Is I I( Lo" I I / ~J Scale: 1 inch 3.00 ft 00 Dr -,.age & `02/? Utility Easenen f I Pe Doc. No. A - - I Preliminary Plat: AROMAN ADDITION Owner-Developer: Mr. & Mrs. John Rronlan 1461 Skyline Road ieool~ Pagan, MH 1 ! 1 1 I ?J Description: Lot 11, TUEFFLE ACRES NOTES: I Areas: Gross Area 62,170 square feet 1.42 acres 1. There is an existing house on Lot 1 22,000 square feet proposed Lot 2 connected to Lot 2 = 21,150 square feet City utilities. Lot 3 = 19,020 square feet 2. City utilities are stubbed in Present & Proposed Zoning: R-1 Single Family Residential to serve proposed Lots 1 and 3. 3. No site grading will be done until a building permit is applied for. L hereby certify that this survey, plan, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota. 05-13-94 Delmar H. Schwan Dated -3 Minnesota Registration No. 6625 • Sheet 2 of 4 Site Plan DELMAR H. SCHWANZ LAND SURVEYORS. INC. NpMtu.d Und.t La" of The atts of IMnn.spr. 14750 SOUTH ROBERT TRAIL ROSEMOUNT. MINNESOTA 55056 912/423-1769 SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE PRELIMINARY PLAT: BROMAN ADDITION % S 431:75 j ` rBITI 100. 24 t W) V1 873 I O\ \ \~c /JLAT New Dri t 87 N` Seale: 1 inch 100 ft. Val bra iti~~e, tit lity Easetnen' 0 Proposed elevations = Finished Pe Nn grade 833 Proposed Direction of Drainage 16 Preliminary Plat: BROMAN ADDITION , L Owner-Developer: Mr. S Mrs. John Rroman 1461 Skyline Road Ragan, MN 1• 1 A~Ij~ Description: Lot 11, TRF.FFLF. ACRES !i I f / V Areas: Gross Area 62,170 square feet 1 1.42 acres ' 1.-'The is an existing house on • proposed Lot 2 connected to Lot 1 - 22,000 square feet City Utilities. lint 2 21,150 square feet Lot 3 - 19,020 square feet 2. City utilities are stubbed in to serve proposed Lots 1 and 3. a Proposed Zoning: R-1 Single Family Residential . 3. No site grading will be done until a building permit Is Possible house location on proposed Lots 1 and 31 applied for. I hereby certify that this survey, plan, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota. 05-13-94 Delmar H. Schwan: Dated 85 32 94 Minnesota Registration No. 91125 AAA sheet 1 of 3 DELMAR H. SCHWANZ IJas awre.a. -e ryrr.i ur taw r nr ar w r+rr 14710 SOUTH ROSERT TRAIL RoSEa:oUNT• aaNNESOTA NOM 4141/02S}7M SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE PRELIMINARY PLAT: RACHEL /S BACKYARD 0 ~r,L'rr..a' a.l i rl r rr I SO ^C"/''rC/ C Ar'4'E'S /~r~.- I r / rrrt~rNl rl~r/~l~r J I /iS~ ~t alter J,' I I( r 1 1 3 1 4 / x .3 1t0 ~i ISO $ SKYLINE ROAD .J p Iwl I y OUTLOT A - C.MW~ - rs A C c I „ « Scale: 1 inch 100 f t n ? rn a a 200 Proposed Drainage a Utility Basements - I Utility easement per BLOCK 1 Dec. Ro.371101 a 371089 I I; I I I, 60 200.. Restricted Aooeme . S. 14. 00 AV~06 /1?( O Preliminary Plats PACBEL'S SACEYARD Owner-Developers Mr. a Mrs Al sachal Jr. 1185 Lou. Oak Road Sagan, NO Description: . Lot 14, SEREMDER ACRES Area: Gross Are. - 122.600 square feet - 2.81 acres Lot 1 - 00,000 square f« Outlet A - 82.102 square feett Road - 658 square fast Present s Proposed Zoning: R-1 single family residential 11ot s: 1. !here is an existing house and pool an proposed Lot 1. 2. the house an proposed Lot 1 is connected to city sanitary sever to the northeast and to city water fro, a water lime on the month side of Lome Oak Road. 3. Proposed Dmtlot A he. public road access to the worth off of Skyline bad by road dedication in PRETTIMAR NIGHTS. Outlet A may be divided in the future with other property. 4. City utilities are stubbed to the north line of ZSi ER ACRES in Skyline 00" S. No site grading will be done. I Mraby dandy Ni. "ft sunny. Flan. is raaerl was paasred by We a undw My awed s pMVrbn and that I am a duty Ratio Land frareyar WNW Ora Iowa M IM Seat of w: mwwa.IM. - _ +q V//7rVG. ' Dated 05-13-94 Revised 05-31-90 11wriaaduN I/a E 06-09-94 Added Fund Dedication - bELMAR H.'SCHWANZ Ibsat 2 of 3 IA.e aawOoa. at - m oft L... M 41..1.. M 6bm.Y 11710 SOUTH R0SERT TRAIL ROUMOINnT. MNNEUOTA Glow 01IV123-17 1 OLIRVEY0R'8 CERTIFICATE PRELIMINARY'. PLAT:'f2' ,Q EIS.,V~.1! QA lY4 RD \ \ r I g0,06 d y, - j y see .INE 110AD I r l 850-1 it I N inch. 100446t, fit, = Y \ \ 7) 1121 -~~0- L•L IJ_ , 0 C Oti],ity 10041- 4 / h "-Q vdlicy per K ' ' ita 76I DOO. 11917 01• a~I Ju1089 % r 2. ;646, --twoL Wit 060 Preliminary Plats RACHZLIS IACETAND O.wr-Developers Mr. a Mrs Al Rachel Jr. 1485 Lone Oak Road Seven. MM v. . r Description& s lot 14. SH t ACRES Arenas Gross Area . 122.600 squats feet - 2.11 sarea Lot 1 - 40.000 square feet Outlet A - 82.142 square feet bad - 451 square feet Present & Prepossd 2noings R-1 Single family ran mote as 1. There is an existing bores see peel , d proposed Lot I. 2. The house n proposed Lot 1 is connected to city sanitary sewer to the northeast and to city water free a water Use on the south aids of Lone Oak load. 3. Proposed Outlet A has public road access to the north off of Skyline Road by road dedication in PRNT7TM1111 HEIGHTS. Outlet A may be divided in the future with other property. 4. City utilities are Stubbed to the north line of EsHEMDSR ACRES in Skylines Hand S. No sits grading will be done.. errall a1Mll.e.1...7.p.n, arNMlw n . too His M•as.d by lm « ands oft db.tl we..I,aII and x/11 A ~''1 //?J MN I .,n . duly R.pn.wd Land surv.pr Hoar sw lies M iM 61141641 N MM.M.CI.. P'. - L ..r y I Ll IY.,4 . i7f17~//'a~A~1/r,/•`/'~ Det.d OS-13-94 Revised 05-31-94 MO N fen Ns 0lls 06-09-94 Added Road Dedication dG. €l cFh :3k V~ THE SjXr~c'.. ei n f • rf. 'BLOCK _ _ sw s c s _ sg: s s€ F "s 'r~e "a fF$: i 14 q 'sip If, get'} i i i F F F~ I I ! gii • 8 R I I • 4H It, is F~s ~ o~Z AZ ~ ~ e !tr << I11Ii'I11tH 'l, it H) I J'i!i I ll:~: ill r1 it r11r1 ~~ll 1,I ; 4 rpq, 1'011r Ol IO RESIGN SERVICES 1 f ~ f i f f ea \ I t - IL. _iaoi:;o. erl;.ei ior s t t 11P oil r- lit r 0 IM Z f~- jl! {Si i I l~ ' kkk ~ 4ii9j 1~ E ;.f ^mN 46 Francr PORTFOLIO r6" /NN N,u W-.IYAW.fq W MEMO - city of eagan TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION DATE: JUNE 14, 1994 SUBJECT: TRAILS END DEVELOPMENT BACKGROUND The City has received a rezoning and preliminary plat of 12 single-family lots on 5 acres located west of Trails End Road, and north of the Wescott Square multi- family development. The site contains an existing home that will remain. This proposal is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Guide designation of D-1 single-family of 0-3 units per acre. The tree inventory indicates that there are 88 significant trees on the site consisting of a variety of pine, oak, cherry, elm, cottonwood and boxelders. There are no jurisdictional wetland on this site. PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATIONS The subdivision is located in Park Service Section 14 and is within walking distance of the new Wescott Commons park. In reviewing this subdivision, staff looked for an opportunity to provide a trail connection to the park. Because of trees and slopes, it was felt that a connecting trail along the cul-de-sac is not as workable as the more circuitous walk via street access. It is also possible that the City may be able to acquire HRA/HUD open lots within the Wescott Square Addition at which time the trail connection may be more workable. Staff is recommending that this subdivision be subject to a cash parks and trails dedication. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS Water Quality This proposed development is located in drainage basin E. Runoff from the streets and driveways as well as much of the pervious area within the development will be discharged to Pond EP-2 north of Yankee Doodle Road near Gopher Smelting. Pond EP-2 is currently designated a nutrient basin in the City's Water Quality Management Plan but the area around it may be one of the City's top priorities for future park land acquisition. However, the negligible predicted increase in loading to Pond EP-2 caused by this development, along with the small size of the site and it's topographic unsuitability for on-site ponding, suggest that a cash dedication for water quality is appropriate. Wetlands The developer's wetland consultant reviewed the site for jurisdictional wetlands and found none. Staff have confirmed this finding. TREE PRESERVATION A Tree Preservation Plan has been submitted for this development. A total of 88 significant trees currently exist on site. Tree species composition consists of a variety of trees including pine,oak, cherry, elm cottonwood and boxelders. Initial site development will result in the loss of 20 significant trees (22.7% of the total). The allowable removal for this type of development is 25%. Tree loss will be the result of grading for the entrance road and the grading of some of the house pads. Staff recommends the acknowledgement of significant trees on Lots 1 through 8 and on Lots 10 though 12 within the development which will require future builders of these lots to prepare individual Tree Preservation Plans at the time of building permit application. FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION: The Commission should review and consider the following recommendations: 1. This development would be subject to a cash trails dedication. 2. This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication. 3. This development would be subject to a cash water quality dedication. 4. 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FF•i....iGi iiiiiiif ~Gii •i i $ $ f II ,I~i H11141 TIP, RIF. 14 1 at ,i tt °.~iIII--xllSii: L ;I181J1-hj;j;ji III S. o ME P. I ai it ; R t * eut nM TRAILS ENO •MM m r M - i< r .[[..RO R EWIPIC.T.ft r •n • M•WN n . A MININM THOMAS H. PLAT/SITE DATA THOM , ~ ;w•..I•Iw •w Iwt , « • i+H = s W AS H. MURRAY RAY oZ ~ I••'rN• •I K~»».. gr - ! C [[e~r in len s¦a* rl•rl.[ MI.•r,~ a?.nly ~ i L` i l•enilal, •H[~Ir M-1 %1111111 Ml t h C Ialiell I{,)1 riR iW VV city of eagan MEMO 41_10~ TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION DATE: JUNE 14, 1994 SUBJECT: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NO. 18 ISD 196 BACKGROUND An application has been submitted by Independent School District 196 for the construction of Elementary School No. 18. The elementary school would be located east of Highway 3 and would be serviced by a new roadway alignment from Highway 3 to Weston Hills Road. Independent School District 196 recently received approval of a bond referendum for construction of Elementary School No. 18 and they are currently completing the process of acquiring through purchase agreements properties from several different owners. In addition, the City of Eagan will receive approximately 2.5 acres from Pines Edge Addition with the parks dedication which is being incorporated into the school site. By agreement between the City and the School District, it will be the school district's responsibility to grade and develop the school/park site to provide 2 soccer fields, 2 play fields, a hardcourt and playground. The City of Eagan will be responsible for providing long-term maintenance for the site, except for those areas immediately adjacent to the building pads. There is a wetland located on the site approximately 1/3 of which lies on the school/park land. This wetland is proposed to be excavated to create a larger detention basin. The significant trees on this site are located in the southwest portion of the site and are the result of a tree nursery. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, many of the pine trees on the site are to be relocated b the current owner prior to the closing of the property by the school district. Remaining trees will be relocated on the site. PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION As the Commission is aware, the City has been looking to develop a neighborhood park in Park Service Section 36E. The agreement between the City and the school district will provide for neighborhood park amenities for this service section. Access to this school will be provided through the new road which runs east and west now identified as School Road. This roadway connects Highway 3 with Weston Hills Road. The City will be constructing this new roadway as a part of a public contract with a sidewalk on the south side. The park will be accessible through the neighborhood development via a trailway to the east. d7. With most school developments, the City does not require parks dedication unless the school is converted to some other use. Therefore, there would be no parks dedication with this subdivision. However, it is typically the school district's responsibility for all other developmental costs associated with their preliminary plats. Therefore, this plat would be subject to a cash trails dedication based on acreage for the elementary school (excluding the property contributed by the parks dedication with Pines Edge Addition). WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS Water Quality This proposed development is located in the extreme southeast corner of Eagan in an area of drainage basin L that has an exceptionally high concentration of recreation- classified lakes. The proposed development will generate runoff that will be directed to the north. This runoff will first discharge to Pond LP-27, a state-designated protected water which is classified for wildlife habitat in the Eagan Water Quality Management Plan. Discharge from Pond LP-27 will then travel through three indirect contact recreation water bodies (including Manor Lake and Hay Lake) before reaching Schwanz Lake in Trapp Farm Park. To maintain the quality of downstream lakes and ponds as well as minimize the "bounce" in Pond LP-27 during storm events, it will be essential to assure that stormwater from the school site is routed through a properly designed ponding system before discharge off-site. To accommodate this need, the school site plan includes a two- cell pond to treat runoff from about 14.5 acres of the school grounds and adjacent rights- of-way. The remaining area of the school property will drain to a proposed two-cell pond along the east edge of the property that will also be used to fulfill water quality ponding requirements for the Pines Edge residential development to the east. Wetlands The developer's consultant conducted a wetland survey of the property. One wetland-a Type 1/3 of approximately .3 acres- was located along the east edge of the property and lying partially on the Pines Edge plat was found and delineated. No filling or draining of this wetland is proposed, but most of it will be excavated to create the first cell of the two- cell detention basin for the treatment of stormwater generated by both the Pines Edge development and a portion of the school. No mitigation is required by the Wetland Conservation Act under these circumstances. TREE PRESERVATION As you will note, the area is generally devoid of trees other than that property which is to be acquired from the former tree nursery. Most of those trees will be relocated off the site and, therefore, staff is recommending that the school district be exempt from calculations including nursery area. As previously indicated, it is anticipated that the owner of the tree farm will be moving many of these trees off of the site prior to the time that the school district actually takes control and possession of the property. FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION The Commission should review and consider the following recommendations. 1. This development would be subject to a cash trails dedication. 2. The development be subject to an onsite ponding requirement which will treat all runoff leaving the site. The design of the treatment pond systems must be acceptable to City water resources staff. 3. No filling or draining of the wetland on the site is to be allowed. .2 M Z4, 11 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: SUMMARY OF JUNE 2, 1994 FISH LAKE STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING. DATE: JUNE 14, 1994 Attached is a summary of the June 2, 1994 meeting of the Fish Lake Steering Committee, including a copy of a statement of mission and goals recommended by the Committee to guide the Fish Lake Phase I project. Commission member Jonathan Widem, chairman of the Natural Resources subcommittee and a member of the Fish Lake Steering Committee, will brief the Commission on the results of the June 2 meeting. On behalf of the Steering Committee, he will also present a formal motion to the Commission to adopt the Fish Lake Management Project Mission and Goals Statement (attached). Please let me know if you have any questions. Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator cc. Ken Vraa Fish Lake Steering Committee ~9. Fish Lake Steering Committee Meeting Summary Meeting Date and Time: Thursday, June 2, 1994 Attendees: Jonathan Widem-APRNRC George Kubik-APRNRC Steve Thompson-APRNRC Dick Ouren-Fish Lake CLMP vol. Rich Brasch-Parks and Rec. Staff Summary: 1. Guidance in Setting Management Goals A. Current/Future uses to consider: Fishing Boating/canoeing Swimming Aesthetic enjoyment Wildlife habitat B. Main discussion was regarding the degree to which swimming should drive establishment of water quality goals. After discussion, general conclusion was that fishing and aesthetic enjoyment are probably the most important public uses of the lake and should be the primary uses driving the establishment of water quality goals. In addition, Fish Lake is of high priority for water quality improvement because of its extensive public access and the uses associated with the nature of these accesses (fishing, aesthetic enjoyment, and boating/canoeing). Swimming, while important for lakeshore residents, has not-and probably will not- be promoted by the City as a public use of the lake. However, improvement of the quality of the lake for fishing and aesthetic enjoyment will at the same time increase its suitability to support swimming uses by lakeshore residents. C. Endorsement of the attached mission statement and goals by the Steering Committee followed. 2. Proposed Approach for Evaluating Remedial Measures A. Cost-effectiveness assessment ($/lb. reduction in P over given period of time) -Usually most suitable for structural options 44 . -Will probably use present value analysis to express all figures on a common basis -Intended for use as a guide to select options, must be combined with other considerations such as budget parameters, alternative methods to achieve established goal, non-financial considerations. B. Technical Feasibility -if options are not technically feasible, Steering Committee suggests not even incorporating into report. -degree of technical complexity may be valuable information C. Social Acceptability -Steering Committee, results of public information meetings, and APRNRC will play critical role in weighing public benefits against private party impacts associated with specific options. 3. Approach for Evaluating Lawn Care Regulatory Program A. Staff mentioned survey of other cities, state agencies on this issue. B. Two options to address this issue for the Fish Lake grant application: 1. Develop the program, then request funds through grant application to help administer 2. Identify as remedial measure the evaluation and possible development of a program, along with key components that will be examined, and use time/financial resources required as a local match C. Given short time frame to complete study, potentially high public interest, and the need to have the process open to the public and potentially regulated parties, Steering Committee endorsed the second approach. 4. Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan-Progress Report A. Staff discussed attached outline. Considerable interest by the Steering Committee in engaging lakeshore residents in aquascaping project, as appropriate, as well as in control of the exotic curlyleaf pondweed control to favor growth of native rooted aquatic vegetation. 4/. AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY PROPOSED COMPONENTS 1. LAKE SOIL SURVEY 2. AQUASCAPING 3. CURLYLEAF PONDWEED MANAGEMENT PLAN A. SPRING AND FALL CUTTING B. VACUUMING C. HERBICIDES D. TEMPORARY WINTER WATER LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 4Z. FISH LAKE MANAGEMENT PROJECT MISSION AND GOAL STATEMENT Mission: To protect and improve Fish Lake as a valuable natural resource and outdoor recreation component of the community. The benefits of the management program will include the improvement of water and habitat quality to enhance the lake's. suitability to support sportfishing, boating/canoeing, wildlife use, and aesthetic enjoyment. Goals: 1. Utilize a comprehensive watershed/ecosystem approach to address the source of water quality problems. 2. Integrate the Fish Lake Management Plan with existing plans. 3. Pursue improvement in the water quality of Fish Lake that is both consistent with the intended uses of the lake and practically achievable given the watershed and basin characteristics. 4. Select for implementation those management alternatives that meet budget parameters and are cost-effective, technically feasible, and socially acceptable. 5. Develop the management plan so that it is eligible for future state and federal implementation grant funding. 6. Use the information generated by this project to benefit similar management projects for other watershed/ecosystems within the community. 13. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS 1. Registration for summer recreation activities continues at a steady pace. Temporary clerical assistance is being provided by a summer playground leader. To date 4,837 registrations have been processed. 2. •<< Ball field needs are being met for: Compared to 1993: • 144 EAA in-house baseball teams 135 teams • 13 EAA travel baseball teams 9 teams • 4 Independent baseball teams 3 teams • 83 EAA in-house softball teams 67 teams • 9 EAA travel softball teams 9 teams • 216 Adult softball teams 200 teams • 15 EAA travel soccer teams 21 teams • 10 EAA summer soccer teams (new program) 0 teams • 22 EAA bantam soccer teams 24 teams 517 Total 468 teams 3. A soccer field has been provided for the Southeast Asian Community at Ridgecliff Park. To alleviate parking in the neighborhood, arrangements were made with Dakota County Parks to use the County BMX Track parking lot. 4. • < The softball clinic, rained out on May 14, was held on June 4. Sandy Hillyer, Eagan High School varsity softball coach and her team do a nice job with this annual event. 5. The Blackhawk Park open house was attended by approximately 200 people despite less than perfect weather. The open house nature of the event made it seem as though there never was a crowd. This enabled staff and commission members to speak to park visitors quite extensively. 6. • < The MnAqua Fishing Clinic, conducted by Jim Storland and Rich Brasch, is filled at 50 youth. The event is scheduled for June 11. 7. Spring programs officially ended with the completion of the May golf lessons. 8. •<< Youth golf activity is being offered to Eagan youth through Inverwood Golf Club. All registrations are handled through Inver Grove Heights. A limited number of inquiries have been received. 9. •<c Eagan will host the June 24 Hershey Track Meet. The South of the River Communities are assisting with the event. There is an outside chance that the High School track will be available. The Dakota Hills Middle School track, slated for use for this event, requires significant preparation. 10. • < The Eagan Seniors annual picnic will be held on June 8 at Thomas Lake Park. At this writing, inclement weather is forecast. 11. The men's tennis league began play on June 7. Eighteen Eagan residents are participating this year. A year ago, 19 men took part. 12. Co-recreational team tennis begins on June 15. This league is run in conjunction with the City of Inver Grove Heights. Nine Eagan teams join a similar number from Inver Grove Heights. 13. Maintenance staff have been assisting with set up and preparations for the many Summer in the Park recreation programs. 14. Grading and turf establishment were completed in early June at Holz Farm Park. Arndt Construction performed final grading and seeding. Our park maintenance crews installed approximately 1,200 yards of sod at the entrance of the park and along the trails. 15. Under a cooperative project with School District #191, the Parks and Recreation Department upgraded fields # 1 through #4 and #9 at Metcalf Junior High School. These fields are used by the Eagan community for baseball programs. The work included added aglime, grading and preparing the sites for sod. 4S. 16. The Wescott Commons basketball court saw major improvements during the month of June. Parks staff installed a new security fence around existing court, built a raised platform for a scorers table (for tournament play) and striped the court. A private contractor was brought in to sealcoat the court prior to the striping operation. 17. Under a cooperative project with the Street Maintenance Division, a new basketball court was constructed by City staff at Quarry Park. Installation of a backboard and striping of the court is expected to be completed by late June. 18. The Twin Cities Tree Trust Program began work in Eagan Parks on June 13th. Their first project will involve the reconstruction of the timber staircase at Berry Patch Park. The original staircase was installed 12-15 years ago and is showing signs of deterioration. The new staircase will connect the trail along Berry Ridge Road to the trail adjacent to Mooney Lake. 19. The Dakota County STS work crew also began work with the Park and Recreation Department on June 13th, for a two-week period. Their main project during this period will be the mulching of the city's 3,000+ trees in parks and at public building sites. This work is undertaken about every three years to ensure adequate levels of mulch and removal of weeds. 20. A number of turf maintenance projects were completed in May. These included spring fertilization, aerification, irrigation setup, weed spraying and the initiation of mowing routes. 21. Sc A number of routine maintenance activities continued on through the months of May and into June. These included baseball field dragging, athletic field striping, trash pickup, tennis court inspections, playground inspections, and the setup of parks for reserve usage and athletic events. 22. Preparations were made for the sale of the Lexington Meadows property. Prior to grading, maintenance staff selectively removed a small number of green ash trees; housing pads will be created in these areas. The number of trees was relatively insignificant and far below the threshold levels under the Tree Preservation Guidelines. 23. In the spirit of recycling, city maintenance forces hauled approximately 330 cubic yards of compost from the site located on Yankee Doodle and Elrene Roads, to the new Wescott Commons Park. The compost will be tilled into the soil as an amendment helping to ensure healthier quality turf in the long run. These types of environmentally sound management practices will continue to be explored in the future. 24. Five volunteer planting projects have been completed and two more are still in progress. They include: a. Trapp Farm - hillside planting near pavilion. b. Evergreen - annual flower bed at park sign. c. Mueller Farm - tree/shrub/annual planting of park sign d. O'Leary - shrub/perennial/annual planting at park sign e. Northview - tree/shrub/perennial planting at park building f. Water Treatment Plant - perennial planting at corner g. Country Home - annual planting at park sign 25. Jeff Perry has returned as the seasonal Tree Inspector with the Forestry Division for 1994. Jeff will be actively working with property owners on the identification and management of oak wilt disease problems. Fifty percent cost share funding will again be provided by the city to private property owners for the trenching and removal of diseased oak wilt trees. Aerial photography of the city is being planned again for July in cooperation with the City of Apple Valley and Dakota County. 26. Approximately 70 dead trees have been removed from city parks and will be replaced during the next two to three weeks. • June 20, 1994 Commission Meeting « June 21, 1994 Council Meeting Commi+sion~PENJUN 4'