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11/14/1994 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission AGENDA ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA Monday, November 14, 1994 7:00 PM Eagan Municipal Center A. 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting B. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance C. Approval of Agenda 7:05 pm D. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 17, 1994 Pages 4-10 7:10 pm E. Visitors to be Heard F. Department Happenings Pagesl 1-13 7:15 pm G. Consent Agenda 7:20 pm (1) Rezoning - Rechtzigel Pages 15-24 (2) Pines Edge 2nd Addition Pages 25-38 H. Development Proposals (1) Town Center 100 Fifteenth Addition - Red Robin Pages 39-54 7:25 pm (2) Lentschs Deerwood Pointe Pages 55-74 7:45 pm (3) Eagan Oaks - Citywide Developments Pages 75-90 8:00 pm (4) Oakridge Family Housing - HRA Pages 91-106 8:15 pm 1. Old Business (1) Metropolitan Mosquito Control District Report (Deferred to February, 1995 joint Council/Commission meeting) (2) Easter Lutheran Church Pages 107-116 8:20 pm (3) Walden Heights Park Update Pages 117-122 9:00 pm New Business (1) 1995 Park/Trails Dedication Fees Pages 123-134 9:45 pm (2) 1995 Proposed Fees and Charges Pages 135-140 9:55 pm (3) Tree Preservation Policy Analysis -Pages 1.41-146 10:10 pm (4) Wescott Square Land Availability Pages 147-150 10:25 pm (5) Holz Farm Property Pages 151-153 10:30 pm K. Parks Development Update 10:45 pm L. Water Resources Update 10:50 pm M. Other Business and Reports N. Round Table 10:55 pm 0. Adjournment 11:00 pm The Cky 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, nationalorlgin, sex, disability, age, markalstatus, sexual orientation, or status with regardtopublic 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. 1994 ADVISORY PARKS, REC ION AND NATURAL RESOURCES MEETING SCHEDULE NAME An 31 Feb 14 Feb 22 Mar 14 Mar 22 Apr 18 May 11 May 16 Jun 6 Jun 14 Jun 20 Jul 18 Aug 15 Sep 19 Sep 29 Oct 17 Nov 14 Dec 19 t r10~C110? CCU"= WOt101ioe - kNti mom Nu7Ci t kI,Y 7!M CO WA 11e1.10 . TED BILLY X X 0 O/X 00 X X X X X X X X X X 0• ERIN IPSEN-BORGERSEN X X X 0/00 0 X 0 O GEORGE KUBIK X X X X/X 00 0• X X X X 00 X 00 x x Of LEE MARKELL X X X X/X x x x x x O• x x x x x x DAN MOORADIAN 0 00 0 0/0 O 00 - JOHN RUDOLPH X 00 X X/X X X 00 X X 00 O• x x x x 00 DAVID SZOTT 0 X X X/X X X 0 0 0 X X X X x X x STEPHEN THOMPSON X X X X/X X X X 0• X X X X X X X 00 KEN TYLER X X X X/X X X X X X X X X X X 0 X MICHAEL VINCENT X 0 0 X/X X X 0 O• X 00 X 0 X x x x SHERIE WALLACE - - - - - - - - - X X X X X JONATHAN WIDEM X X X 010• X X X X X X X X X X X x Recreation Sub-Committee Natural Resources Sub-Committee Land Acquisition Sub-Committee Ted Billy Stephen Thompson Lee Markell John Rudolph George Kubik David Szott Shane Wallace Jonathan Widem Michael Vincent Ken Tyler RECREATION SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM CONFERENCE ROOM A LAND ACQUISITION SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM CONFERENCE ROOM B WIMP XL MEMO city of eagan DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 1994 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: SUBCOMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETING The Recreation Subcommittee and the Land Acquisition Subcommittee will be meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Rooms prior to the start of the regular meeting. The Recreation Subcommittee will be reviewing winter programs while the Land Acquisition Subcommittee will be reviewing three issues pertaining to land acquisition: Holz Farm, the property east of Wescott Commons and the third by Lexington Avenue/Patrick Eagan Park. The regular Commission Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. After approval of the minutes and the agenda for November 14, there are two items on the Consent Agenda for approval. Unless there are questions regarding any of these consent items, a single motion to approve would be in order. Development Proposals There are four Development Proposals. The Advisory Commission has already had an opportunity to review two of those items. Planning packets have been included for review by the Advisory Commission along with recommendations from the Natural Resources Subcommittee. Preceding each of the packet items, is a summation page (cherry in color) which identifies the development and outlines issues for Commission review and action. It is staffs intention to try to provide these to the Commission for ease in making motions. Old Business The first item under Old Business is the Mosquito Control District Report. This item was moved from the October Agenda and now has been deferred until February for joint Council/Commission meeting and discussion. The second item under Old Business is Easter Lutheran Church. Easter Lutheran Church has submitted a Conditional Use Application. Under this application procedure, the Advisory Commission has been asked to comment on three specific areas. The scope of review by the Advisory Commission should be limited to reviewing this development's r. ability to meet the City's standards for meeting tree preservation, water quality and wetland criteria. The issue of parks dedication and trails dedication are not issues to be concerned with at this time but will be reviewed with subdivision applications. Walden Heights Park Enclosed for the Advisory Commission is a report regarding Walden Heights. The report follows the neighborhood meeting of October 20 and provides alternatives for the Advisory Commission concerning the immediate future for this park parcel. Staff expects several residents of the area to attend the Commission meeting. New Business The first item under New Business is the 1995 Parks and Trails Dedication Fees. Staff has provided a report for discussion purposes seeking a recommendation by the Advisory Commission for the 1995 Parks and Trails Dedication. This item is followed by the 1995 Proposed Fees and charges which the Commission also annually reviews. Last year the Advisory Commission adjusted park shelter building rental, picnic rental, etc. This year, staff is questioning whether the City should begin review of non-resident charges. The memorandum enclosed for the Commission identifies some of the alternatives relative to non-resident fees and reviews some of the communities that have such a fee structure. Tree Preservation Policy Analysis The Advisory Commission was asked by the City Council to comment on the effectiveness of the Tree Preservation Policy. Gregg Hove, Supervisor of Forestry, and John VonDeLinde, Superintendent of Parks, have drafted a memorandum which reviews some of the history of the Tree Preservation Policy and subdivisions which have been affected from its initiation to the present. This analysis should help the Advisory Commission formulate its response to the City Council's question regarding their impression on the value and effectiveness of a Tree Preservation Policy Wescott Square Land Also enclosed for review is the issue of land available near Wescott Commons Park. Prior to the Commission Meeting, the Land Acquisition Subcommittee will have an opportunity to briefly review land that may be available for acquisition at a reasonable cost, if the Advisory Commission feels there is a definitive use for this property. Holz Farm Property The final item under New Business is the Holz Farm Property. City Council has given Staff authorization to discuss with the property owners their interest in selling this farm and the Middlemist properties to this city. Attached is a memorandum prepared by the Director of Parks and Recreation to City Administrator Hedges and the City Council regarding the discussions held with Mr. Dave Johnson, the broker/developer of these parcels. This Commission is asked to make comment regarding this sensitive area of acquisition. Parks Development Update The Advisory Commission will be updated on the status of various park projects which are currently being wrapped up. Great progress has been made at the Lexington Diffley Athletic Site, Blackhawk playground and Bur Oaks Park. For the first time in the last three years, the wonderful fall weather has allowed Staff the opportunity to complete many fall work projects. Typically, the overaggressive work schedule is interrupted by poor fall weather and many of the work items are carried over to the next spring. This o1. year, we are getting many of these works projects will be completed with the fine cooperation of weather and staff. Water Resources Update Rich Brasch will be available to update the Advisory Commission on Water Resources projects followed by other business reports and roundtable discussion. Let me also take this opportunity to inform the Advisory Commission that we are currently searching for a replacement in our secretarial staff. Liz Korbein has taken a position with Jostens, Inc. as an office manager effective October 28, and Nancy Hammel, part-time clerical, will be leaving on the 18th of this month. Department Secretary Cheryl Mesko and I, along with Dorothy Peterson, expect to complete interviews on Monday, November 14. If members of the Advisory Commission have questions regarding any of these items, they are encouraged to contact staff. Also, if you are not able to attend the meeting please call to let us know. lZsubmittedJ Ken Vraa Director of Parks and Recreation COMMISSION/COVERMEM.NOV Subject to approval MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Of ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA October 17, 1994 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission was called to order at 7:00 pm on October 17, 1994 with the following Commission Members present: Sherie Wallace, Jonathan Widem, Lee Markell, Ken Tyler and Michael Vincent. Commission Member David Szott arrived at 7:35 pm. Commission Members not present included Ted Billy, George Kubik, John Rudolph and Stephen Thompson. Staff present included Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent of Recreation; John VonDeLinde, Parks Superintendent; Rich Brasch, Water Resources Coordinator; C.J. Lilly, Landscape Architect/Parks Planner; Gregg Hove, Forestry Supervisor; Shannon Tyree, Project Planner and Cherryl Mesko, Secretary. DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS Superintendent Peterson reviewed several items under Department Happenings including the National Recreation and Park Association Congress being hosted in Minneapolis. Recreation staff worked an information booth and staff hosted an on-site tour of the Caponi Art Park and the Walker Art Center for 24 people from around the country. Superintendent VonDeLinde, along with Jim Storland, presented the Water Resources Management Plan at one of the sessions as well. Other Happenings highlighted included the Dakota Civic Theatre using the Sky Hill Park shelter building for rehearsal of a 3 person play; collaborative effort between the City and several 196 schools to obtain grant funding for Youth at Risk programming; grant awarded to Myndi Cohee to attend a Recreational Tennis Leadership Workshop in Los Angeles; recent trip to Appleside Orchard by the Tiny Tots; coordination of a 5K run for the YMCA; search has begun for approximately 35 winter staff; the annual Terror Trail and Treat Trail will be held on October 28; and the basketball and volleyball leagues are running with a new format separating the fall and winter season. Superintendent VonDeLinde reviewed the transplanting of 19 trees from the Municipal Center campus to Holz Farm Park; the installation of a landscape buffer along the west boundary of Lexington/Diffley Park; the educational oak wilt video is nearing completion; landscaping at Blackhawk Park is nearing completion along with the playground; Twin Cities Tree Trust has begun work on the retaining wall at Bur Oaks Park; the Sentencing to Service Program completed the staining of hockey rinks; the DNR expects to open a new 'natural resources' grant program in 1995 and Jeff Perry has been hired as the Department's new Parks Maintenance/Forestry Technician. VISITORS TO BE HEARD There was no one present who wished to be heard under this agenda item. PARKS DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Landscape Architect/Parks Planner Lilly provided a video presentation of Lexington/Diffley, Holz Farm, Bur Oaks, Blackhawk and Walden Heights Parks. CJ noted that Lexington/Diffley is 95% complete and identified the areas within Holz Farm Park where trees had been transplanted from the Municipal Center. It is anticipated that playground equipment will be incorporated in Holz Farm Park in 1995. Bur Oaks Park is ready for installation of playground equipment, CJ continued, and Blackhawk Park playground is nearing completion. Parks Planner Lilly also pointed out the location for a potential pavilion at Blackhawk Park. Relative to the Walden Heights Park property, CJ pointed out the long narrow configuration of the existing property explaining that there would be a neighborhood meeting on October 26 to solicit input from the neighboring residents regarding the potential development of this property. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of October 14, 1994 Meeting Page 2 EASTER LUTHERAN CHURCH Superintendent VonDeLinde introduced this item noting the Commission had visited the site prior to this evening's meeting. Michael Schroeder, representing Easter Lutheran church explained they have been working with City staff for some time to see how they could facilitate future expansion. The church has determined that their current building at the comer of Diffley and Pilot Knob has a 400 seat capacity and provides no opportunity for expansion. With their membership currently at 2800 members, the church is looking at a five year plan to provide for future expansion and the site they have identified is located at the northwest intersection of Cliff and Pilot Knob Roads. Mr. Schroeder shared elevations and proposed layout for this site. The site is L-shaped with large changes in the topography. There is little significant vegetation on site with the largest amount on the shoreline of Thomas Lake Park. The church is anticipating a 75,000 sq. ft. church facility/christian education building with the building moving as close to the 50' setback of Thomas Lake as possible. Parking will be provided with smaller lots rather than one large lot. Although the City requires 1 parking stall for every 3' seats, the church will be providing 1 parking stall for every 21/4 seats. Mr. Schroeder explained that Cahill and Associates has worked on a fairly new concept for storm water management using recharge beds. These beds are constructed to allow for a more natural water flow before discharging into Thomas Lake in an attempt to minimize impact to the lake. It was also noted that a significant amount of the site would be disturbed to allow for this development. After sharing elevations of the proposed building from Thomas Lake using existing vegetation and shoreline, Mr. Schroeder concluded by stating that the church will follow mitigation fortree preservation and will practice the best management available to allow the least impact on the land. Jonathan Widem asked if a woodland site analysis has been done on this site. Forestry Supervisor Hove responded that of the 169 significant trees on site, 102 (60%) will be removed based on the analysis submitted by Eastern Lutheran Church. Mitigation would be approximately 100 trees, Hove added. Member Widem asked if staff was familiar with the recharge beds that are being proposed at this site. Water Resources Coordinator Brasch responded that he doesn't have first hand information on this process however he has been in contact with Cahill and Associates for further clarification. Coordinator Brasch did note that mitigation cannot be completely provided with on-site ponding but a combination of on-site and off- site could be considered. In response to a question about what would be offered in their educational facilities, a representative from Easter Lutheran Church explained that the school programs currently run on Wednesday and Sunday and they may continue with the pre-school program they are currently offering. It was noted that in 1974 there were 20 families in the congregation compared to slightly under 800 currently. Easter Lutheran is anticipating a continuous growth of 10-15% annually and it is hoped that the new building will hold between 800 - 1200 people. A priority for the church's expansion was to allow for sufficient parking on site. Member Markell explained that the Commission will be looking closely at the impervious surface within this development and suggested the church give some thought to how they might be able to scale back some of the parking if they were requested to. Member Markell also asked how the church would feel about providing trails that link to Thomas Lake. A representative of the church indicated they would be willing to work on this request with staff. After further discussion, Jonathan Widem moved, Sherie Wallace seconded with all members voting in favor to defer this item to the Natural Resources Sub committee for further review and discussion. As a clarification for Easter Lutheran Church, Chairman Markell explained that the sub-committee would make itself available to meet with the applicant and this item would come back to the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission on November 14. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of October 14, 1994 Meeting Page 3 CONSENT AGENDA Jonathan Widem moved, Michael Vincent seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following recommendations to the City Council: 1. Recommendation for Modification of Pond JP-14. The preparation of detailed plans and specifications, pending agreement with Williams Pipeline Company on the acceptability of raising the normal water level of Pond )P-14 by up to 2 feet, be approved. TOWN CENTRE 100 FIFTEENTH ADDITION - RED ROBIN Project Planner Tyree introduced this item as a request for a Final Planned Development within the Eagan Heights Planned Development; a Preliminary Subdivision of one lot on 2.33 acres proposed as Town Centre 100 Fifteenth Addition; a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of liquor, 3.2 beer and wine; and a Variance of 1' to the required 10' minimum parking stall width, all located on part of Outlot G, Town Centre 100 Fifteenth Addition. Planner Tyree explained that the proposed subdivision complies with applicable City Code provisions and the Comprehensive Guide Plan and the site physically is suitable for the proposed density of the development. Red Robin is planning for a single story, 225 seat restaurant with 120 parking stalls. Planner Tyree explained that there is a significant woodland of approximately 4,900 sq.ft. on the north edge of Pond DP-20 and this development will removed 100% of that woodland. The developer will be required to mitigate the 3,400 sq.ft. above the allowable removable, which equates to 28 Category 'A' trees, in addition to the normal landscaping requirements. It was noted that mitigation should occur at the north end of Pond DP-20 to continue the replacement near the riparian zone around the pond's edge similar to what the Mann Theater project is providing. The site is located within drainage basin D; Pond DP-20, classified as a nutrient trap, discharges into O'Leary Park, a Class II indirect contact lake. A new stormwater drainage system will capture the runoff from the site and discharge into pond DP-20. Planner Tyree added that the plans will be revised to include a 6 foot concrete sidewalk along Yankee Place northward to Yankee Doodle Road which will be a continuance of the existing Mann Theater sidewalk. The plan also shows a 6 foot trail around the pond and a north/south trail located along the east property line. It was also noted that the trails would need to comply with the City's standard width of 8 feet and the elevation of the trail would need to be above the HWL of Pond DP-20. Shannon concluded that this development has previously fulfilled their parks dedication requirements with the Eagan Heights Commercial Park Planned Development. Member Markell asked what the City's parking requirements would be for this development. Planner Tyree responded that 85 parking spaces would be the minimum for a 255 seat restaurant, however, the developer is providing 120 spaces. Member Markell asked if the developer could move the building away from the wetland to eliminate some,if not all, the tree removal. It was suggested that if the building were moved north, some parking stalls would be lost but the trees could then be preserved around the wetland. Planner Tyree stated the developer has indicated a need for 120 parking spaces and maybe concerned about losing any of them. Member Vincent asked if this item could be deferred until the developer had a chance to respond to this question. Planner Tyree responded that this item has been deferred previously and the developer is anxious to proceed. Superintendent VonDelinde asked if there would be fire codes relevant to access to the north side of the building if the parking spaces were removed. Planner Tyree was not aware of what the fire code restrictions would be, however, reiterated that the developer would not be amenable to having this item deferred. Member Widem stated his discomfort with allowing the level of tree removal that is being proposed. Member Wallace asked if there have been any cross easements for parking considered. Planner Tyree responded there were no parking cross easements. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of October 14, 1994 Meeting Page 4 Forestry Supervisor Hove stated that if the woodland is going to be preserved, as the Commission is requesting, the trail around Pond DP-20 will need to move. Superintendent VonDeLinde explained that revegetation around the wetland could be similar to that near the Mann Theater. It was also noted that at staff's request, the developer relocated the restaurant near the wetland/pond area. Another consideration, Tyree continued, was that there is a 50' setback required on the north side of the site which would limit to approximately 12' the distance the building could be moved north. Member Vincent questioned the gain in having the building move 12 feet and felt it would be more beneficial to require the developer to replant the area around the pond. Supervisor Hove responded that staff is requiring the restoration of that area as mitigation. Planner Tyree added that the developer is amenable to working with the City to restore the area. Superintendent VonDeLinde empathized with the subjective decision in weighing if the existing wetland is more beneficial. He asked the Commission how they felt about having to move the trail if the woodland remained. Member Szott asked if the developer opposed the installation of the trail. Planner Tyree responded that the developer is supportive of continuing the trail around the pond. Member Szott wondered if a public trail would adversely impact the restaurant. Member Tyler expressed his concern with the mitigation of this site. He opined that the removal of several 4-6' diameter trees and replacement with 28, 1-1/2' diameter trees did not seem equitable. He also questioned the removal of existing wetland vegetation to be replaced with new wetland vegetation. Ken asked if the green space to the north of the building would be bermed and landscaped. Planner Tyree responded that it would. Member Vincent indicated his acceptance of the tree preservation mitigation and opined that by moving the building north a substantial portion of the woodlands may not be able to be preserved along with providing a trail as is planned. Superintendent VonDeLinde suggested that staff work with the developer to see if the building could feasibly be moved north and then try to preserve as much of the woodland as possible. Member Widem added that after staff works with the developer, this item should be brought back to the Natural Resources sub- committee for review. Planner Tyree interjected that the developer is from California and is planning on attending the Advisory Planning Commission meeting on October 25, therefore, it may not be feasible forthem to meet with staff and the sub-committee prior to that. Member Widem reiterated his discomfort with proceeding with this proposal until staff and the sub-committee had met with the developer to resolve outstanding issues. Member Vincent opined that staff should be allowed to work out any particulars with the developer and questioned the validity of deferring this item. Member Tyler stated he did not feel it was fair to staff to have them interpret what the Commission may/may not want the developer to do. After further discussion, Jonathan Widem moved and Ken Tyler seconded a motion to defer this item to the November 14 Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission meeting pending review by staff with the developer and further review by the Natural Resources sub-committee. Those voting Aye included, David Szott, Ken Tyler, Lee Markell, Jonathan Widem and Sherie Wallace. Michael Vincent voted Nay. The motion passed. 1. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of October 14, 1994 Meeting Page 5 LENTSCHS DEERWOOD POINTE Project Planner Tyree introduced this item explaining that Signature Properties is requesting approval of a Rezoning from A to R-1, Single Family and Preliminary Subdivision consisting of 3 lots on 1.72 acres which is located north of Deerwood Drive and west of Pilot Knob Road at 1475 Deerwood Drive. Planner Tyree continued that the grading plan submitted was acceptable and there were no jurisdictional wetlands on this site. The Tree Preservation Plan received, however is not acceptable Tyree continued. It was noted that the plan does not delineate grading limits, tree protection measures or significant woodlands. A revised Tree Preservation Plan would need to be submitted and reviewed/approved by staff prior to City Council action on this preliminary subdivision request. Since the City is not looking for parkland in this area nor does the City's Trail Plan reflect a trail connection to existing trails along Pilot Knob Road or Deerwood Drive,a cash parks and trails dedication is being recommended. Don Lentsch explained that he would be willing to work with staff for clarification of any outstanding issues relative to this development and will provide a new Tree Preservation Plan to staff as soon as possible. Member Markell suggested that if the new Tree Preservation Plan comes back within the Tree Preservation Guidelines, the proposal should be able to proceed on through the process. If the new Plan exceeds the Guidelines, then this issue should be deferred to the earliest Natural Resources Sub-committee meeting. The developer explained he would provide staff with a new Tree Preservation Plan in the very near future so this process can continue on track. After further discussion, Jonathan Widem moved, Sherie Wallace seconded with all members voting in favor to defer this item until the developer submits a new Tree Preservation Plan. If the Tree Preservation Plan does not meet the Tree Preservation Guidelines, this item will be addressed at the earliest Natural Resources Sub-Committee and then brought back to the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission on November 14, 1994. METROPOLITAN MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT REPORT Jonathan Widem explained that the Natural Resources Sub-Committee had met to discuss the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District Report as requested by Councilmember Awada. Since the Council has subsequently asked that this be reviewed further, Jonathan Widem moved, Michael Vincent seconded with all members voting in favor to defer this item to the Natural Resources Sub-Committee after further clarification from the City Council. WATER RESOURCES UPDATE Water Resources Coordinator Brasch explained that the Natural Resources Sub-committee has met to review two requests from residents for pond maintenance. The residents were willing to cooperate with whatever efforts could be identified to enhance their ponds. It was noted that another sub-committee meeting would be held so that some guidelines could be brought back to the Advisory Commission relative to joint pond improvement projects with residents. Member Widem explained that with both requests, the residents have shown a great deal of enthusiasm and willingness to get involved. The sub-committee felt this would be a good opportunity for a pilot program to improve neighborhood ponds with the cooperation of the residents. The residents who have requested assistance are willing to provide funds and manpower to make those improvements. Chairman Markell complimented the Natural Resources Sub-committee fortheir efforts in working with groups such as this as well as their review of development issues for the Commission. Member MarkelI opined that the review done by the sub-committee helps with the overall decision making of the Commission. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of October 14, 1994 Meeting Page 6 ROUND TABLE Member MarkelI commented on the dumping of dirt by residents into the wetland area near Cub. He also noted that a retaining wall has been blown out with rain and erosion and again expressed his concern for the wetland basins. Markell suggested that Commission Members 'adopt' parks throughout the City and do quarterly 'walk throughs' to ensure that composting and/or storage is not occurring on park property. This could also be a program to get residents more involved in their neighborhood parks, Markell opined. Superintendent VonDeLinde commented on the successful participation from residents and community groups in the past but cautioned about the staff involvement required in working on these projects. Member Vincent suggested that staff create a 'to do' list so that when residents call inquiring how they can help there will be a list of items to choose from. Superintendent VonDeLinde suggested that a pilot program with a specific group, i.e. Scouts, could be initiated to see how it could work and then expand from that point. Member Szott stated he liked the idea of groups having 'ownership' of a project. Member Tyler commented on the development near Cliff Lake pointing out the benefits of watching as this project continues. Of specific interest, Tyler continued, is the mitigation for tree loss. The replacement of 8' or 10' diameter trees with 1-2' diameter trees did not seem equitable to Member Tyler and he questioned if there was a way to add teeth to the policy to help with this issue. Another point of concern was blown out retaining walls, downed silt fence and encroachment onto parkland. Member Tyler concluded that this development is a good one for the Commission and City to look at and learn from. Member Vincent suggested that the Tree Preservation Plan be more articulate and asked if the City could escrow funds to ensure that work was completed as it was intended. Superintendent VonDeLinde stated that although the Plan does articulate clearly, perhaps the issue of mitigation requirements needs to be revisited. Currently, VonDeLinde continued, there is a minimum $5,000 landscape escrow required to cover landscaping and the Tree Preservation Policy for developments. Member Widem opined that enforcement was the issue that may need to be reviewed and tightened. Member Markell asked if the Tree Preservation Policy could be changed to an ordinance. Superintendent VonDeLinde and Member Widem stated that a policy allows forflexibility whereas an ordinance doesn't allow room for change unless the ordinance changes. Member Wallace suggested moving this discussion to the Natural Resources Sub-committee so they can generate a series of questions for the Commission to respond to in preparation of any policy changes. Member Widem suggested that staff bring development issues to the Natural Resources Sub-committee before the regular Commission meeting. It was also suggested that more Commission Members serve on the Natural Resources Sub-committee. Member Tyler felt that the sub-committee meetings should simply be open to all Commission Members, if they can attend, in addition to the sub-committee members. Member Vincent noted that if development issues were going to be reviewed first by the Natural Resources Sub-committee, then perhaps separate Development and Natural Resources Sub-committees need to be established. Member Tyler reiterated that if members of the Commission are able to attend any one of the sub-committee meetings they should do so and did not see a need for adding another sub-committee. Member Szott stated his discomfort with the number of items that are being deferred at regular meetings and suggested looking at some sequencing options. Superintendent VonDeLinde responded that staff will research the legality of Member Widem's suggestion and get back to the Commission. Member Widem stated that developers have expressed an interest in talking with the Natural Resources Sub-committee. VonDeLinde suggested that the Commission identify specific circumstances whereby an issue would be deferred to the sub-committee. Member Vincent suggested providing Commission Members with a calling card so they can identify themselves as they are visiting with residents in parks and throughout the community. Member Markell, in response to a question, responded that it is appropriate for a Commission Member, or any resident, to approach another resident in a park to clarify ordinance violations such as keeping dogs on a leash, picking up after pets, etc. -1• Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of October 14, 1994 Meeting Page 7 With no further business to conduct, Jonathan Widem moved, Ken Tyler seconded with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 pm. Secretary Date 10 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS NOVEMBER, 1994 1. The Department sponsored Influenza Immunization Clinic drew 136 people. The clinic was staffed by volunteers from the Eagan Seniors Group. Two Dakota County public Health nurses administered the vaccine. 2. •s Providing concessions for a state football tournament bears no resemblance to softball tournament activity. Minimum supplies were purchased, inventory from the summer was used. Revenue was approximately $500.00. Considering overhead, the service was break-even. 3. Eagan hockey has grown from 32 to 38 teams for the '94-'95 skating season. Two girls' teams are included in the team count. The girls primarily played ice ringette a year ago. Outdoor practice ice will be addressed later this month when department program needs are known. 4. During November, Eagan hockey is doing dry land practice at Quarry Park. The activity is two evenings each week. It will end with snow cover or Thanksgiving whichever comes first. 5.•. Installation of the scoreboard on softball field #6 at Northview Athletic Fields will enable the city to approach Coca Cola Midwest for the $1,500.00 donation agreed to during negotiations last spring. 6. The city newsletter announcing winter recreation activity will be delivered in the community beginning November 30. 7. Staff attended a meeting of the Convention and Visitors Bureau at which potential commercial holiday events were discussed. No firm plans are known at this time. The opportunity to market Department events may be available. 8.•. New state legislation identifies recreation program rosters as private information. Where children's activities in particular are concerned, this is good news. 9.04 Recreation is moving to a new priority system for program registration. Emphasis is placed on mail-in registration. The community has requested an end to mass registration and waiting in line. In addition, the remodeling of the Municipal Center and the Department's move to the Fire Administration Building with limited parking is another concern. Over-the-counter registration will be accepted, of course; however,it is hoped that the public will take advantage of the mail-in option. 10•. The Fall Basketball Leagues are past the halfway point in their season. Nine three-player teams and 15 five-player teams are participating at Dakota Hills Middle School and Blackhawk Middle School. 11. The touch football season ended October 26. Eight teams enjoyed relatively mild fall weather. Eagan hosted the 1994 Minnesota Recreation and Park Association's State Touch Football Tournaments. Thirty-three teams spent October 29 and 30 here to compete for the Class A, B and C titles. Teams came from as far away as Duluth, Mankato and Hutchinson. 12.•. The Terror Trail handed out over 700 bags of treats. Combined with the Treat Trail's 325 bags and all of the adults accompanying their children, there were easily over 1200 visitors to Northview Athletic Park. The Eagan Jaycees volunteered as monsters and donated money for treats. Thirty volunteers put out their scariest efforts to entertain the trekkers. An overloaded pick-up truck was filled with food shelf donations for the Community Action Council. 13.•. Recruitment is under way for staff to supervise the winter recreation sites at twelve locations around the City. Thirty to thirty-five staff are needed. An estimated opening date of December 21 is the goal, weather permitting. Department Happenings Page 2 14.'41 An Arts and Crafts morning, a School's Out Party and a trip to Skateville/Circus were activities that occurred during the recent students' break from school. 15.** Volleyball leagues are going well. Men's and Women's play is at Dakota Hills and Blackhawk Middle on Tuesday evenings. Co-Rec leagues play at Dakota Hills on Thursday and Friday nights. Co-Ed Recreation leagues happen at various elementary schools on Friday evenings. 16.'41 Construction of the Burr Oaks Park playground has commenced thanks to the unseasonably warm weather and the efforts of Park Maintenance Workers Scott Eppen, Gary Skogstad, Paul Graham and Alex Lammers. Preliminary site work including a retaining wall system and sodding was completed by the Twin Cities Tree Trust and the Dakota County Sentence-to-Service Program. 17.'41 The Blackhawk Park playground has been completed. This project involved the coordinated efforts of Parks and Forestry maintenance staff, Rotary Club volunteers, and the playground manufacturer who will be featuring the playground in their 1995 promotional literature. 18.'41 Fall topdressing of athletic fields has been completed. This process involves spreading a thin layer of sand/soil mix to level playing surfaces and modify the soil structure over time, allowing for a healthy, dense turf in these high traffic areas. 19.'41 Supplemental ag-lime has been ordered and spread on many of the park system infields. Doing this work in the fall allows the material to settle over the winter, and greatly enhances drainage in the spring when the fields are in high demand. Park Maintenance Workers Steve Taylor and Dan Curtin have been instrumental in these efforts. 20.'41 Late fall fertilization as required by our turf maintenance program has been completed, through the work of Park Maintenance Worker Don Buecksler. 21.' 41 Landscaping of the Fish Lake Park trail by the Twin Cities Tree Trust has been completed. This project included the construction of a retaining wall, hand rail, and some site leveling and sodding. 22.'41 Seasonal park shelter buildings (unheated) have been winterized, along with the Parks and Fire Departments irrigation systems. Park Maintenance Workers Scott Eppen and Gary Skogstad spearheaded these efforts. 23.e* Painting and staining of hockey rinks was completed by the Sentencing to Service and Twin Cities Tree Trust Program. 24.'41 A new bituminous trail spur was installed on the Trenton Trail access leading into Trapp Farm Park, from the top of the hill. 25.'41 On Wednesday, October 26th, Paul Nowariak and John VonDeLinde met with students at Mankato State University in regards to career options in the Parks and Recreation field. 26.641 On November 7th a vehicle, traveling at a high speed, ran into the corner of the hockey rink at Woodhaven Park causing $1,800 in damage. The claim is being handled by vehicle owners insurance company and a contract has been retained to undertake the needed repairs. The driver was apparently not seriously hurt in the accident. 27.'41 Phase II of the tree planting at Wescott Commons has been completed. This phase included the planting of 17 deciduous trees (crab apple, ash, linden). The park landscaping will be completed spring 1995 with the final Phase III installation of 42 birch, aspen and oak trees. /2 28. The final planting project of the season is now underway. Forty-three (43) larger deciduous and conifer trees are being transplanted into six parks. The trees were purchased from two vendors, as well as being transplanted from our own nursery at Patrick Eagan Park. 29... Winter preparations are being performed on new trees planted this summer and fall. Preparations for the coming cold weather include heavy mulching, watering, trunk wrapping, and bracing and staking if necessary. 30. Staff has met with consultants from Prairie Restorations, Inc. to develop an intensive management plan for the native prairie at Thomas Lake Park. The objective of this project is to restore this remnant native prairie to a more 'natural state' by removing invading exotic herbaceous and woody species. This will be accomplished through a variety of management techniques including burning, herbicide application, discing and raking, and inter-seeding. Phase II of the tree planting at Wescott Commons has been completed. This phase included the planting of 17 deciduous trees (crab apple, ash, linden). The park landscaping will be completed spring 1995 with the final Phase III installation of 42 birch, aspen and oak trees. 31. The final planting project of the season is now underway. Forty-three (43) larger deciduous and conifer trees are being transplanted into six parks. The trees were purchased from two vendors, as well as being transplanted from our own nursery at Patrick Eagan Park. 32.'.. Winter preparations are being performed on new trees planted this summer and fall. Preparations for the coming cold weather include heavy mulching, watering, trunk wrapping, and bracing and staking if necessary. 33. Staff has met with consultants from Prairie Restorations, Inc. to develop an intensive management plan for the native prairie at Thomas Lake Park. The objective of this project is to restore this remnant native prairie to a more 'natural state' by removing invading exotic herbaceous and woody species. This will be accomplished through a variety of management techniques including burning, herbicide application, discing and raking, and inter-seeding. *November 14, 1994 Commission Meeting . November 15, 1994 Council Meeting CommIuI WAPPEN.NOV /3 CONSENT AGENDA Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission November 14, 1994 FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND DISCUSSION A.. Frank Rechtzigel Addition 1. Because there is no development proposed, there are no parks or trails dedication requirements. Park dedication issues for the entire 32.3 acre tract will be reviewed when Outlot A develops. 2. Water quality issues will be reviewed when Outlot A develops. B. Pines Edge 2nd Addition - Shamrock Development 1. Individual tree preservation plans will be required prior to individual lot t development. 2. There are no jurisdictional wetlands located within the boundaries of this plat. 3. The runoff generated from the site will betreated by a newly constructed detention basin designated as Pond LP-27.3, located on the west side of the elementary school. The storm water runoff will be treated in the detention basin before discharging into Pond LP-26, the nearest downstream recreational water body. 4. There is cash dedication or on site ponding required with this development 5. The park and trail dedication were calculated with the first addition therefore no cash or land dedicaion will be require for this development. PLANNING REPORT CITY OF EAGAN REPORT DATE: November 3, 1994 CASE 21-PP-36-11-94 APPLICANT: Frank Rechtzigel HEARING DATE: November 22, 1994 PROPERTY OWNER Same PREPARED BY: Mike Ridley REQUEST: Rezoning, Preliminary Subdivision (Frank Rechtzigel Addition) LOCATION: SW 1/4 Section 21 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: D-II, Mixed Residential (0-6 units/acre) ZONING: Agricultural SUMMARY OF REQUEST Frank Rechtzigel, Personal Representative for the Estate of Francis C. Franz, is requesting approval of a Rezoning of 1.5 acres from Agricultural to Single Family and a Preliminary Subdivision (part of PID# 10-02100-011-50) consisting of one 1.5 acre lot and one 31.8 acre outlot at 1620 Deerwood Drive, located south of Deerwood Drive just east of Interstate 35E In the SW 1/4 of Section 21. AUTHORITY FOR REVIEW City Code Chapter 13, Section 13.20, Subd. 6. states: In the case of subdivision, the Planning Commission and the Council shall be guided by criteria, including the following, in approving, denying or establishing conditions related thereto: A. That the proposed subdivision does comply with applicable City Code provisions and the Comprehensive Guide Plan. B. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision complies with applicable plans of Dakota County, State of Minnesota, or the Metropolitan Council. C. That the physical characteristics of the site including, but not limited to, topography, vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, water storage, and retention are such that the site is suitable for the type of development or use contemplated. D. That the site physically is suitable for the proposed density of development. Planning Report - Frank Rechtzigel Addition November 22, 1994 Page 2 E. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is not likely to cause environmental damage. F. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely to cause health problems. G. That the design of the subdivision or the improvements will not conflict with easements of record or with easements established by judgement of court. H. That completion of the proposed development of the subdivision can be completed in a timely manner so as not to cause an economic burden upon the City for maintenance, repayment of bonds or similar burden. L That the subdivision has been properly planned for possible solar energy system use within the subdivision or as it relates to adjacent property. (Refer to City Handbook on Solar Access). J. That the design of public improvements for the subdivision is compatible and consistent with the platting or approved preliminary plat on adjacent lands. K. That the subdivision is in compliance with those standards set forth in that certain document entitled "City of Eagan Water Quality Management Plan for the Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization" which document is properly approved and filed with the office of the City Clerk hereinafter referred to as the "Water Quality Management Plan". Said document and all of the notations, references and other information contained therein shall have the same force and effect as if fully set down herein and is hereby made a part of this Chapter by reference and incorporated herein as fully as if set forth herein at length. It shall be the responsibility of the City Clerk to maintain the Water Quality Management Plan and make the same available to the public. BACKGROUND ISTORY This unplatted property has an existing home built in 1983 and there have been no previous development proposals; however, earlier this year the City Council approved a Waiver of Subdivision in order to legally separate a 3.4 acre parcel on the north side of Deerwood Drive from the 36.7 acre parent parcel. Deerwood Drive physically split the 3.4 acre parcel from the parent parcel as part of the Interstate 35E construction project; however, the Waiver of Subdivision allowed for separate ownership by formally splitting the property and assigning the smaller parcel a new tax identification number. Planning Report - Frank Rechtzigel Addition November 22, 1994 Page 3 EXISTING CONDITIONS The 1.5 acre site contains a single family home, a barn, and an out building. There are no other structures on the remaining land. The home is not connected to City services. The entire 33.2 acre tract contains significant grade changes of up to 80'. The low point is located in the northcentral portion of the site and the high point is located in the southwestern corner. The City has planned for a reservoir and north/south public street that will impact Outlot A. The City intends to construct a six million gallon water reservoir facility on the highpoint of the property (southwestern corner of the outlot) and a neighborhood collector street connection between Diffley Road and Deerwood Drive that will traverse Outlot A. SURROUNDING USES The following uses, zoning and comprehensive plan designations surround the subject property. North - Deerwood Dr/undeveloped; zoned Ag; designated D-II, Mixed Residential (0-6u/ac) South - Bieter property/undeveloped; zoned Ag; designated D-II, Mixed Residential East - Deerwood school; zoned and designated PF, Public Facility West - Interstate 35E EVALUATION OF REQUEST There is no development proposed in association with either of these applications. A. Rezoning The City Code requires a minimum 5 acre lot size for property zoned Agricultural. The applicant wishes to separate the existing home from the rest of the property and therefore is requesting the rezoning from Ag to R-1 for only the proposed 1.5 acre, Lot 1, Block 1, Frank Rechtzigel Addition. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Guided D-II density of 0-6 units/acre; however, the rezoning will result in the 1.5 acre parcel being surrounded by 31.8 acres of Ag zoned property, which could be construed as "spot zoning". Typically, the City would require the entire parcel to be rezoned at this time to ensure compatible future development but the applicant is not proposing to rezone Outlot A at this time. To ensure compatible future development, the zoning of the 1.5 acre parcel may need to change. 17, Planning Report - Frank Rechtzigel Addition November 22, 1994 Page 4 B. Preliminary Subdivision As mentioned previously, the applicant is proposing to subdivide the parcel into one 1.5 acre lot (containing all existing structures) and one 31.8 acre outlot. As proposed, the 1.5 acre lot will not have frontage on any public right-of-way but access will be provided via a private ingress/egress easement. atibility with Surrounding Area - The Franz home has been on this site for over ten years and appears compatible with the area; however, the compatibility of the single family home with the future development of Outlot A to the west and the Bieter property to the south is difficult to determine. It is possible that this home will ultimately be surrounded by a different type of land use and that the 1.5 acre parcel may need to be incorporated with the future development. Setbacks - The existing buildings meet all R-1 setbacks from the proposed property lines. Access & Easements - Access to Lot 1, Block 1, will be provided from Deerwood Drive by a private ingress/egress easement over the existing gravel driveway. Public access should be provided with the development of Outlot A. The developer should be responsible for preparing and recording, with the plat, easements for ingress and egress. The easement should be submitted and approved by the City Attorney's office prior to final subdivision approval. Grading etlands - There is no grading proposed. The site contains a single wetland (Pond BP-3) on Outlot A. Storm Drainage/Water Quality - Site storm water drains to BP-3. Water quality issues will be reviewed when Outlot A develops. Utilities - Sanitary sewer is located 1000' to the east on the north side of Deerwood Drive and an 18" trunk water main is located 400' to the west on the south side of Deerwood Drive. The applicant is requesting a waiver in order to postpone connection to City services. Therefore, when Outlot A develops and utilities are extended and available, the developer of Outlot A should be responsible for the utility connection to the existing home, if it is not relocated or razed. In either case, the developer of Outlot A should be responsible for locating and abandoning all septic systems and wells in accordance with Dakota County and City requirements. /1. Planning Report - Frank Rechtzigel Addition November 22, 1994 Page 5 Par rails - Because there is no development proposed staff is not recommending a park or trail dedication at this time. Park dedication issues for the entire 32.3 acre tract will be reviewed when Outlot A develops. SUMMARY/CONCLUSION The compatibility of the single family home with the future development of Outlot A to the west and the Bieter property to the south is difficult to determine. It is possible that this home will ultimately be surrounded by a different type of land use that may not be compatible. Rezoning The City would normally require the entire 33.2 acre parcel to be rezoned at this time to ensure compatible future development; however, the applicant is not proposing to rezone Outlot A at this time. To provide for compatible development in the future, the zoning of the 1.5 acre parcel may change. Preliminary Subdivision Future subdivision and/or development of any part of this property will generate further City review and the application of subdivision standards. ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED To recommend approval/denial of a Rezoning of 1.5 acres from Ag to R-1. To recommend approval/denial of the Frank Rechtzigel Addition Preliminary Subdivision consisting of one lot and one outlot on 332 acres subject to the conditions listed below. 1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action on February 2, 1993 shall be complied with: Al, B1, B2, B4, and H1. 2. The applicant shall be responsible for preparing and recording, with the plat, an easement for ingress and egress. The easement must be submitted and approved by the City Attorney's office prior to final subdivision approval. 3. The developer of Outlot A shall locate and abandon all septic systems and wells in accordance with Dakota County and City requirements when Outlot A is developed. Planning Report - Frank Rechtzigel Addition November 22, 1994 Page 6 4. Issues regarding the City water reservoir and the north/south neighborhood collector street connection will be addressed with the owners of Outlot A. 5. Public access and utility connections shall be provided to Lot 1 when Outlot A is developed. 6. Development of Outlot A will require the vacation of the private ingress/egress easement. Ilk Ir Its' Let ire V1 r' ; ` ~4, L~ CT'.." a.. GIB?,~'+ ~ ~y yft ~ :wry/1~• i A7 ~ - :/rf` ! 6Raio1~ av~uger ~ ~ S~"~ ''fir • 14 cook 9 64 &WE J ;f~'• a Liz--~st I s A ww- wnt& . LIl , Y , ar. ralOhrCiCi a: R • MAIL w 01 ADM w. 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W I- I _ Q I 3 lb fit _ W • -4 I •`'J I r y ' I tv I z Q10 'o Q 4, rii I ;eo © ! \ Ida .g 'u'I J ;.K.; -I ill. • PLANNING REPORT CITY OF EAGAN REPORT DATE: November 9, 1994 CASE: 36-RZ-21-10-94 36-PP-34-10-94 APPLICANT: Shamrock Development HEARING DATE: Nov. 22, 1994 PROPERTY OWNER: Shamrock Development PREPARED BY: Shannon Tyree REQUEST: Rezoning and Preliminary Subdivision - Pines Edge 2nd Addition LOCATION: SEI/4 Section 36 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: D-I Single Family Residential ZONING: R-1 Single Family and Public Facilities SUMMARY OF REQUEST Shamrock Development Inc., is requesting approval of a Rezoning of .89 acres from PF - Public Facilities to R-1- Single Family and a Preliminary Plat of four lots on 1.37 acres in the SE 1/4 of Section 36. AUTHORITY FOR REVIEW City Code Section 13.20 Subd. 6 states that "In the case of platting, the Planning Commission and the Council shall be guided by criteria, including the following, in approving, denying or establishing conditions related thereto:" A. That the proposed subdivision does comply with applicable City Code provisions and the Comprehensive Guide Plan. B. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision complies with applicable plans of Dakota County, State of Minnesota, or the Metropolitan Council. C. That the physical characteristics of the site including but not limited to, topography, vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, water storage, and retention are such that the site is suitable for the type of development or use contemplated. D. That the site physically is suitable for the proposed density of the development. E. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is not likely to cause environmental damage. ~S. Planning Report - Pines Edge 2nd Addition November 22, 1994 Page 2 F. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely to cause health problems. G. That the design of the subdivision or the improvements will not conflict with easements of record or with easements established by judgement of court. H. That completion of the proposed development of the subdivision can be completed in a timely manner so as not to cause an economic burden upon the City for maintenance, repayment of bonds or similar burden. I. That the subdivision has been properly planned for possible solar energy system use within the subdivision or as it relates to adjacent property. (Refer to City Handbook on Solar Access). J. That the design of public improvements for the subdivision is compatible and consistent with the platting or approved preliminary plat on adjacent lands. K. That the subdivision is in compliance with those standards set forth in that certain document entitled "City of Eagan Water Quality Management Plan for the Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization" which document is properly approved and filed with the office of the City Clerk hereinafter referred to as the "Water Quality Management Plan". Said document and all of the notations, references and other information contained therein shall have the same force and effect as if fully set down herein and is hereby made a part of this Chapter by reference and incorporated herein as fully as if set forth herein at length. It shall be the responsibility of the City Clerk to maintain the Water Quality Management Plan and make the same available to the public. BACKGROUND/HISTORY This addition was originally part of both Pines Edge Addition (subdivided in May 1994) and School District #196 elementary school No. 18 (platted in July 1994). EXISTING CONDITIONS The site is currently in the process of being graded and construction of utilities will soon follow. The easterly half was owned by Jim Neary and the western half was owned by Bill Loomis. There is an existing gravel driveway along the north edge of the site. COMPATIBILITY WITH SURROUNDING AREA The entire area surrounding this proposal is developing as single family residential with the exception of the elementary school which is a very compatible use with residential. The proposal will be a logical extension of the existing single family residential neighborhood. The proposed development is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan designation of D-1 Single Family Residential (0-3 units/acre). Z,lo , Planning Report - Pines Edge 2nd Addition November 22, 1994 Page 3 SURROUNDING USES The following existing uses, zoning, and comprehensive guide plan designations surround the subject property: North - Weston Hills 2nd Addition; zoned R-1; guided D-I. South - Elementary School #18; zoned PF, guided PF. East - Pines Edge Addition; zoned R-1, guided D-I. West - unplatted, single family homesites; zoned A - Agricultural; guided D-I. EVALUATION OF REQUEST Introduction. Shamrock Development Inc., is requesting a rezoning of 0.89 acres from public facility to R-1 in order to develop the proposed four lot subdivision as a continuation of the Pines Edge Addition. Preliminary Plat. Density The proposed density for the project is 2.9 units per acre. j&s The four lots range in size from 12,121 s.f. to 16,855 s.f. Setbacks As proposed all of the lots have been designed to permit development of single family homes that will meet the minimum setback requirements. Tree Preservation Tree preservation plans were submitted with Pines Edge First Addition. According to the tree preservation guidelines it will be necessary, prior to individual lot development, to submit a tree preservation plan. There are no significant trees on the site although there are some smaller trees scattered across the site. Grading/ W,_ Wetlands There are no jurisdictional wetlands located within the boundaries of this plat. The developer is in the process of grading this site with the Pines Edge First Addition grading permit. A majority of the site will be disturbed by the grading of the lots. The grading plan shows that a maximum of 6 feet of fill and 4 feet of cut will be required to prepare the site. The grading of the site will include the removal of the existing gravel driveway that is located along the north edge of the site. Storm Drainage /Water Ouality Stormwater has been previously accommodated through the plans of Pines Edge and the elementary school. The runoff generated from the site will be treated by a newly constructed detention basin designated as Pond LP-27.3, located on the west side of the elementary school. The storm water runoff will be treated in the detention basin before discharging into Pond LP-26, the nearest downstream recreational water body. Z7• Planning Report - Pines Edge 2nd Addition November 22, 1994 Page 4 Therefore no cash dedication or on site ponding is required. Utilities Sanitary sewer of sufficient size, depth, and capacity is available to serve this development. Watermain of sufficient size, pressure, and capacity is available to serve this development. A sanitary sewer and water service will be stubbed to each lot. Lots 1 and 2 will have access services stubbed to it from Red Pine Lane, City Project #673. Lots 3 and 4 will have services stubbed to it from Weston Hills Drive under the Pines Edge First Addition. Access/Street Design Access for Lots 1 and 2 will be provided from Westin Hills Drive and Lots 3 and 4 will take access from Red Pine Lane. asements/Rights of Way/Permits All of the right of way for Weston Hills Drive and Red Pine Lane has already been dedicated. The developer shall be responsible for terminating the private access easement across the north property line of the site. Parks and Recreation. This development lies in Park Service District 36E. The parkland and trail dedication were calculated on the first addition and have been acquired. Therefore no cash or land dedication will be required for this development. An 8' bituminous trail will be constructed along the south edge of Red Pine Lane under City Project #673. SUMMARY/CONCLUSION Rezoning - The use of single family residential is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan and utilities are available to serve this proposed subdivision. Rezoning the 0.89 acre from PF - Public Facilities to R-1 single family is a logical continuation of the same type of development which has occurred in this area. Preliminary Subdivision - The preliminary subdivision as proposed substantially meets the findings as set forth in Section 13.20 Subd. 6, as outlined on pages 1 and 2 of this planning report. ACTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED To recommend approval/ denial of the requested rezoning of .89 acres from PF, public Facilities to R-1, single family. To approve or deny the requested preliminary subdivision of 4 lots on 1.37 acres. z. Planning Report - Pines Edge 2nd Addition November 22, 1994 Page 5 If approval of the plat is recommended it shall be subject to the following conditions: Standard Conditions 1. The developer shall comply with these standard conditions of plat approval as dopted by Council on February 3, 1993: Al, B1, B2,Ci,C2,Di,El,Fl,Gi,andHi. Access 2. The development shall be responsible for removal of the existing gravel driveway from Weston Hills Drive to the east edge of the site. Easements 3. The developer will be responsible for terminating the private access easement across the north property line of the site. STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL A. Financial Obligat_ 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 Rigtsof_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. 0. 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 15,19137_ Revised: -July 10, 1990 Revised: February 2. 1993 LTS#5 STANDARD.CON FINANCIAL OBLIGATION - Pines Edge 2nd There are pay-off balances of special assessments totaling $0 on the parcels proposed for platting. The pay-off balance will be allocated to the lots created by the plat. At this time, there are pending assessments of $61,486 on the parcel proposed for platting. These pending assessments are related to Project 6. The estimated financial obligation presented is subject to change based upon areas, dimensions and land uses contained in the final plat. Based upon the study of the financial obligations collected in the past and the uses proposed for the property, the following charges are proposed. 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The loss of the remaining woodland should be mitigated with plantings on the site as per the City's Tree Preservation Policy and staff direction. The wetland edge shall receive top priority for replacement plantings. 2. All necessary erosion control measures should be required to keep sediment from entering the pond during grading and construction. A floating silt curtain should be installed in the pond where fill approaches the north wetland shoreline. The curtain should be installed prior to any grading and be maintained until after the site is stabilized with vegetation. 3. The trail within the plat should be a boardwalk. The subcommittee prefers a boardwalk over a bituminous trail because a boardwalk offers more flexibility in avoiding impacts to the willows, reduces intrusion into the wetland, and adds to the aesthetics of the pathway. 4. The plan should be revised to show the six foot sidewalk location along Yankee Place northward to Yankee Doodle Road which will be a continuance of the existing Mann Theater sidewalk. 5. The plan should be revised to show the trail north of the pond to be a minimum of eight feet. 6. The site plan should be revised to show the north/south trail on the east property line to be a minimum of eight feet. 7. A trail connection shall be made along Yankee Place and around the north edge of pond DP-20. 8. A pond excavation plan for pond DP-20 must be submitted and approved by the City's Water Quality Resources Manager indicating a minimum of 850 cubic yards of material be excavated and removed from the pond. TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION GREGG HOVE, SUPERVISOR OF FORESTRY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: NATURAL RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ON PRELIMINARY PLAT ITEMS DATE: NOVEMBER 3, 1994 As Commission members will recall, natural resources issues associated with two preliminary plats were referred to the Natural Resources Subcommittee for more detailed evaluation. The following is a description of the recommendations adopted by the Subcommittee for each plat. 1. Town Centre 100 15th Addition (Red Robin) Background: The main issue on this plat was the impact of the development on a 4,900 square foot woodland along the north shore of Pond DP-20. The applicant's most recent grading plan also indicates that the development will result in the filling of approximately 380 square feet of wetland. Recommendations: The Subcommittee recommended the following conditions for this plat: 1. The clusters of black willows near the ponds edge should be preserved. The loss of the remaining woodland should be mitigated with plantings on the site as per the City's Tree Preservation Policy and staff direction. The wetland edge shall receive top priority for replacement plantings. 2. All necessary erosion control measures should be required to keep sediment from entering the pond during grading and construction. A floating silt curtain should be installed in the pond where fill approaches the north wetland shoreline. The curtain should be installed prior to any grading and be maintained until after the site is stabilized with vegetation. 3. The trail within the plat should be a boardwalk. The subcommittee prefers a boardwalk over a bituminous trail because a boardwalk offers more flexibility in avoiding impacts to the willows, reduces intrusion into the wetland, and adds to the aesthetics of the pathway. 2. Lentsch's Deerwood Pointe Background: The principal issue associated with this plat was tree preservation. Recommendations: The subcommittee recommended the following conditions for this plat: 1. The applicant should identify all significant trees to be saved as per the approved tree preservation plan and install protective measures as directed by City forestry staff. 2. The applicant shall notify the City. Forestry Division at least 5 days prior to the issuance of a grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree Preservation Plan. All tree protective measures shall be in place, as shown on the approved grading plan, before grading commences. 3. The tree protective measures should remain in place until construction on the individual lots is completed. 4. The water quality cash dedication for the lot containing an existing abandoned residence should be pro-rated based on the presumed difference in pre- and post-development impervious coverage. These items will be discussed at the November 14 Commission meeting. After discussion, it may be appropriate for the Commission to pass a motion adopting these recommendations. /'4_4 4-t~' A-~~ wiz- Rich Brasch Gregg ve Water Resources Coordinator City F rester cc. Ken Vraa PLANNING REPORT CITY OF EAGAN REPORT DATE: October 12, 1994 CASES: 15-PP-28-7-94 15-CU-11-7-94 15-V-15-9-94 APPLICANT: Red Robin Restaurant HEARING DATE: October 25, 1994 PROPERTY OWNER MGC Partnership PREPARED BY: Shannon Tyree REQUEST: Final Planned Development, Preliminary Subdivision, Conditional Use Permit, Variance -Town Centre 100 Fifteenth Addition LOCATION: Outlot G, Town Centre 100 First Addition COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: CPD - Commercial Planned Development ZONING: Planned Development - Community Shopping Center SUMMARY OF REQUEST Red Robin Restaurants is requesting a Final Planned Development within the Eagan Heights Planned Development; a Preliminary Subdivision of one lot on 2.33 acres proposed as Town Centre 100 Fifteenth Addition; a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of liquor, 3.2 beer and wine; and a Variance of 1' to the required 10' minimum parking stall width, all located on part of Outlot G, Town Centre 100 Fifteenth Addition. AUTHORITY FOR REVIEW A. Subdivision. City Code Section 13.20 Subd. 6 states that "In the case of subdivision, the Planning Commission and the Council shall be guided by criteria, including the following, in approving, denying or establishing conditions related thereto:" A. That the proposed subdivision does comply with applicable City Code provisions and the Comprehensive Guide Plan. B. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision complies with applicable plans of Dakota County, State of Minnesota, or the Metropolitan Council. C. That the physical characteristics of the site including but not limited to, topography, vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, water storage, and retention are such that the site is suitable for the type of development or use contemplated. D. That the site physically is suitable for the proposed density of the development. 14/ Planning Report - Town Centre 100 Fifteenth Addition October 25, 1994 Page 2 E. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is not likely to cause environmental damage. F. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely to cause health problems. G. That the design of the subdivision or the improvements will not conflict with easements of record or with easements established by judgement of court. H. That completion of the proposed development of the subdivision can be completed in a timely manner so as not to cause an economic burden upon the City for maintenance, repayment of bonds or similar burden. I. That the subdivision has been properly planned for possible solar energy system use within the subdivision or as it relates to adjacent property. (Refer to City Handbook on Solar Access). J. That the design of public improvements for the subdivision is compatible and consistent with the platting or approved preliminary plat on adjacent lands. K That the subdivision is in compliance with those standards set forth in that certain document entitled "City of Eagan Water Quality Management Plan for the Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization" which document is properly approved and filed with the office of the City Clerk hereinafter referred to as the "Water Quality Management Plan". Said document and all of the notations, references and other information contained therein shall have the same force and effect as if fully set down herein and is hereby made a part of this Chapter by reference and incorporated herein as fully as if set forth herein at length. It shall be the responsibility of the City Clerk to maintain the Water Quality Management Plan and make the same available to the public. B. Final Planned Development. Chapter 11, Section 11.40 Subd. 6, D., Final Development Plans states: "prior to the construction or the issuance of building permits, the following information shall be approved. This may be approved in stages as development ensues: 1. Final Plat: This shall be accordance with Chapter 13 of the City Code and revisions thereto. 2. Final Building Drawings and Specifications: These shall be presented to the Building Inspector for review and recommendations to the Planning Commission and'Council. 3. Final Site and Landscape Schedule: These shall be presented to the City staff for review and recommendations to the planning Commission and Council. These shall be scaled drawings and include all site detail. 4l. Planning Report - Town Centre 100 Fifteenth Addition October 25, 1994 Page 3 C. Required Standards for Conditional Use Permits: A. Will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, or general welfare of the neighborhood or the City. B. Will be harmonious with the general and applicable specific objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and City Code provisions. C. Will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so as to be compatible in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and will not change the essential character of that area, nor substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood. D. Will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewer systems and schools. E. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be hazardous or detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare because of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors. F. Will have vehicular ingress and egress to the property which does not create traffic congestion or interfere with traffic on surrounding public streets. G. Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. BACKGROUND/HISTORY Outlot G, Town Centre 100 First Addition was platted April 6, 1985. The Planned Development Agreement was approved in June 6, 1985. This original Planned Development Agreement had designated this as Area 2 - CSC Uses. Until recently Outlot G had remained vacant, however the development of the Mann Movie Theaters (Town Centre 100 Twelfth Addition dated December 21, 1993) subdivided the outlot and left the remaining approximately 2.33 acres (remains part of Outlot G) for development. (Planned Development Amendment dated December 13, 1993). A condition of the Planned Development Agreement was that the area where this proposed building is located (east half) could not develop until one year after the certificate of occupancy for Mann Theater was approved to examine the parking for Mann Theater. When this condition was created it was with the understanding that Federal Land Company would develop two restaurants on the 2.33 acre site. Red Robin is developing the entire site north of the theater. 4-3 Planning Report - Town Centre 100 Fifteenth Addition October 25, 1994 Page 4 Red Robin's original submission showed their building on the NW comer which, the Mann PD allowed develop at any time. However, as this development has progressed through the review process staff has recommended that the building be located to the east (see Final Planned Development/ Site Plan). Staff is recommending that due to the fact that the circumstances of development are more evident now than a year ago that condition #a in the Third Amendment to the Eagan Heights Commercial Park Planned Development be amended to permit the development of one 8,116 s.f. Red Robin Restaurant. EXISTING CONDITIONS The site is located south of County Road #28 - Yankee Doodle Road, east of Yankee Place. A bituminous trail exists within the Dakota County right of way along the north boundary line. Pond DP-20 is located in the SE corner of the proposed lot. There is approximately 3,200 s.f. of significant woodland located on the north edge of this pond, mainly consisting of willow, box elder, and cottonwood trees. COMPATIBILITY WITH SURROUNDING AREA The entire area surrounding this property is designated to be developed as some kind of retail/commercial use. The use of a Class I restaurant is typical and consistent with the types of uses developed within a high intensity commercial district. SURROUNDING USES The following existing uses, zoning, and comprehensive guide plan designations surround the subject property: North - vacant: zoned PD: guided CPD - Commercial Planned Development. South - Mann Movie Theaters; zoned PD; guided CPD. East - Blue Cross/Blue Shield; zoned PD; guided CPD. West - Metropolitan Financial Bank/Edina Realty; zoned PD; guided CPD. EVALUATION OF REQUEST A. Introduction. Red Robin Restaurant is proposing a 255 seat restaurant. This restaurant chain originated in the state of Washington and has been developing primarily in the Western states and Canada. B. Preliminary Plat. Lots. The proposed Lot 1, Block 1 is 2.32982 acres. Easements/Rights of Way/Permits. The existing southern half right of way for Yankee Doodle Road is dedicated as 60'. The plat will be dedicating an additional 15' of right of way for County Road #28 - Yankee Doodle Road. The plat should also reflect restricted access to Yankee Doodle Road. The final plat shall dedicate a drainage and utility easement over Pond DP-20 up to 3' above the HWL of this pond. 4~: Planning Report - Town Centre 100 Fifteenth Addition October 25, 1994 Page 5 C. Conditional Use Permit. The City Code requires a Conditional Use Permit for the sale of liquor, 3.2 beer and wine. In addition to the Conditional Use Permit, Red Robin will be required to obtain a license. D. Final Planned Development/Site Plan Introduction. When originally submitted the restaurant was located at the NW corner of the site of Yankee Doodle Road and Yankee Place. During site plan review it was discovered that the building could not meet setbacks and modification of the building location in that comer was not possible. Staff suggested to the developer that the building be moved to the east side of the property and where with some modifications it could meet setback requirements and take advantage of the pond as an amenity. The developer revised the plans to utilize an effective way to locate the building near the pond while meeting setbacks, and modify the restaurant to include patio seating which the City Council had discussed during the development of the Mann Theater. Setbacks, The proposed restaurant building meets all setback requirements. The proposed parking lot meets all minimum setback requirements. Parkin The minimum required parking on the site is 85, the applicant is providing 120 (including 4 handicap stalls). The westerly most twenty four stalls along the north property line and 60 interior parking stalls are angular in design. One-way drive aisles, at 16' 8" will allow the site to be designed to accommodate its relative narrowness. The angular design of the parking lot was created to distinguish it from the Mann Theater parking lot design of all 90 degree angles. All of the non-handicapped parking stalls have been designed at a 9' width and the developer has requested a 1' variance to the minimum 10' width requirement for each parking stall provided. Building/Architecture The developer is proposing to construct a single story, brick, 8,116 s.f. building. The developer received specifications as of the colors being used by Mann Theater and have designed their colors to be similar. The building is proposed to be placed at the east end of the rectangular shaped lot. By positioning the building in this location the developer will be able to take advantage of Pond DP-20 by providing windows for interior seating and outdoor seating area on the rear of the building. The service area will be attached to the building and made of the same brick building material. Sinaage The proposal includes a pylon sign to be located at the north west comer of the Planning Report - Town Centre 100 Fifteenth Addition October 25, 1994 Page 6 site at the intersection of Yankee Doodle Road and Yankee Place. The general location is in conformance with the Town Centre Pylon Sign Agreement. The pylon, will be required to meet the 10' setback from all property lines. Sanitary Sewer. The proposed sanitary sewer plan is satisfactory. This development will be connecting to an 8" line located along Yankee Place which was stubbed when the theaters were constructed. The line will be privately maintained. Watermain. The restaurant will be served by an existing 18" line in Yankee Doodle Road. Because no stub was provided at the time of construction, the developer will be responsible for open cutting Yankee Doodle Road and connecting to the watermain. This will require a permit from the Dakota County Highway Department. Access/ Street Design. Access to the site is from Yankee Place, through a shared access with the Mann Theater site. Permanent, non-exclusive ingress and egress easements were conveyed between MGC and Mann when Town Centre 100 Twelfth Addition was developed. No access is permitted on Yankee Doodle Road. When originally subdivided, this site had dedicated 60' half right of way. When Outlot G was further subdivided for the Mann Theater in 1994, the Council required that an additional 15' must be dedicated with the platting of this outlot. The proposed plat is dedicating the 15' of right of way. Dakota County Highway Department has reviewed this plat request and recommended the developer dedicate an additional 40' for a total of 100' half right of way. The proposed building and required parking will not fit on this site if the additional 25' of right of way is dedicated. The developer is requesting the City to approve their plan with a total half right of way of 75'. The owner will then negotiate with Dakota County when it comes time to record the plat. Landscaping The revised landscape plan is not acceptable. The plan submitted shows all ash trees in the parking area. Ash Yellow, a disease affecting ash trees, has occurred in Eagan. Staff is concerned that the root systems of the Ash trees will be so close that if one Ash tree is infected with the disease, all of the trees are likely to be at risk. Staff is suggesting using a mixture of trees including ornamental trees especially near the outdoor seating (between the building and the footpath). Additionally, the landscaping along Yankee Doodle Road should be revised to create a more cohesive plan tying in the existing landscaping theme to this lot. Both lots are developed east and west of the restaurant site. 4• Planning Report - Town Centre 100 Fifteenth Addition October 25, 1994 Page 7 It will be necessary to incorporate wetland type grasses from the proposed path location to the Pond DP-20. This was done with the Mann Theater project and should be continued at this site. Also, the berm shown on the north property line should be located completely within the 20' landscaped area within the property boundary and not as it is currently shown extending into Dakota County's right of way. When Yankee Doodle Road is widened a portion of the berm will be removed. Tree Preservation. The only significant woodland on site is an approximately 4,900 s. f. area located along the north edge of Pond DP-20 at the southeast comer of the proposed lot. The development of the site will remove 100% of this woodland area. Thirty percent or 1,470 sf. is the allowable amount of square footage which could be removed without replacement. The developer will be required to mitigate the 3,440 s.f. above the allowable removable. Twenty eight category "A" trees will be required for mitigation purposes.These mitigation trees are required over and above the normal landscaping requirements. Mitigation should occur at the north edge of Pond DP-20 to continue the replacement near the riparian zone around the pond's edge as the Mann Theater project will be doing. Locating the replacement trees at the ponds edge would help replace the lost vegetation which naturally occurred there. It will be necessary to locate wetland species trees at the ponds edge to promote their survival. Grading/ Wetlands. The proposed grading plan is acceptable. The majority of the site will be cut an average of 4' -5'. The area of the wetland associated with Pond DP-20 is 2.7 acres. Only a small portion of the wetland is located on this site. The development of the restaurant will result in the filling of approximately 330 s.f. of fringe wetland at the north side of pond DP-20. This is permitted under exemption 25 in the Wetland Conservation Act which allows up to 400 s.f. of filling. To meet water quality requirements an approved pond excavation plan must be submitted to and approved by the City's Water Quality Resources Manager. A minimum of 850 cubic yards will be required as pond excavation from Pond DP-20 and removed from the pond. Storm Drainage/Water Quality. This site is located within drainage basin D, Pond DP-20 is classified as a nutrient trap which discharges into O'Leary Lake, a Class II indirect contact lake. The site slopes toward pond DP-20. A new stormwater drainage system will capture the runoff from the site and discharge it into pond DP-20. Sidewalks rails The plans shall be revised to include a 6' concrete sidewalk along Yankee Place northward to Yankee Doodle Road which will be a continuance of the existing Mann Theater sidewalk. Planning Report - Town Centre 100 Fifteenth Addition October 25, 1994 Page 8 The site plan does show a 6' trail around the pond and a north/.south trail located along the east property line, Blue Cross/Blue Shield has a parking lot located approximately 5' from the property line. Within that 5' area are trees that were planted as a part of the landscape requirements. It appears that the proposed trail location may be in conflict with the existing trees. These tree locations should be identified on the site plan. The evergreens located along this property line may have to be transplanted to another location and replaced with a deciduous tree which would not interfere with the trail. City standards for trails are a minimum of 8' and the elevation of the trail shall be above the HWL of Pond DP-20. The plan also shows a sidewalk around the front and side of the building. This sidewalk should be connected to the proposed footpath located at the north edge of the pond, allowing pedestrian traffic path access to the pond footpath. The proposed path on the north side of the pond should be constructed to a minimum width of 8. Parks Dedication. This development has previously fulfilled their parks dedication requirements with the Eagan Heights Commercial Park Planned Development. SUMMARY/CONCLUSION Preliminary Plat - Access and City services are available to serve the site and park dedication requirements have previously been satisfied. Final Planned Development - The site layout has taken into consideration the pond amenity by proposing to construct their building where they can provide a view to their customers, provides adequate parking, internal circulation and aesthetic elements associated with the Planned Development. Revisions to the site plan and landscape plan are minor and have been identified in the staff report and as conditions to the final planned development. Conditional Use Permit - The applicant will be required to satisfy all of the necessary license requirements (investigation etc...) and will record the conditional use permit with Dakota County. Variance - The site been designed with 9' stalls to enable more parking to be constructed and to match the Mann theater site. ACTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED To recommend approval or denial of the one lot Town Centre 100 Fifteenth Addition preliminary plat, Final Planned Development, conditional use permit and variance subject to the following conditions for Red Robin Restaurant located at Town Center 100 Fifteenth Addition. Planning Report - Town Centre 100 Fifteenth Addition October 25, 1994 Page 9 Subdivision: Standard Conditions 1. The developer shall comply with these standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council on February 3, 1993: Al, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C4, El, F1, G1, and H1. Right of Way 2. Dedicate the additional 15' of right of way (for a total of 75' half right of way) for Yankee Doodle Road. Access 3. Restricted Access on County Road #28 - Yankee Doodle Road. Final Planned Development: Eagan Heights Planned Development 4. A 8,116 s.f. Red Robin Restaurant is approved to be developed on Lot 1, Block 1, Town Centre 100 Fifteenth Addition. 5. The Final Planned Development Agreement for this lot shall be executed prior to final plat approval. The following exhibits necessary for the Agreement shall be provided as part of the final plat of this property: 'Final Site Plan *Final Building Elevation Plan *Final Signage Plan "Final Landscape Plan Signage 6. The proposed pylon sign must be located a minimum of 10' from each property line. 7. The proposed pylon sign be in conformance with the Town Centre Pylon Sign Agreement. Sidewalks/Trails 8. Revise the plans to show the 6' sidewalk location along Yankee Place. 9. Revise the site plan to show the trail north of the pond to be a minimum of 8'. 10. Revise the site plan to show the north/south trail on the east property line to be a minimum of 8'. 4. Planning Report - Town Centre 100 Fifteenth Addition October 25, 1994 Page 10 11. Revise the site plan to show the location of the trees of the existing trees along the common property line between this development and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. 12. The revised site plan shall indicate a connection between the building sidewalk and the pond footpath. Parks Dedication 13. A trail connection shall be made along Yankee Place and around the north edge of pond DP-20. Landscaping 14. Provide a revised landscape plan showing a mixture of tree species. 15. Place the entire berm within the 20' landscaped area along the north property line abutting Yankee Doodle Road. 16. Replace the proposed grass type shown between the trail and pond DP-20 with a wetland species. 17. All landscaped areas shall be served by an underground irrigation system. Tree Preservation G 18. Provide 28 Category "X wetland species trees along the north edge of pond DP-20 as mitigation for the 100% removal of the significant woodland resource located there. Water Quality 19. A Pond Excavation Plan for pond DP-20 must be submitted and approved by the City's Water Quality Resources Manager indicating a minimum of 850 cubic yards of material be excavated and removed from the pond. Easements/Right of way/Permits 20. Obtain necessary permit from the Dakota County Highway Department to allow the open cutting of Yankee Doodle Road for watermain connection. Parking Lot 21. The parking/ drive aisles shall be maintained. Conditional Use Permit. 1. The Conditional Use Permit shall be approved for the sale of liquor, 3.2 beer and wine for Town Centre 100 Fifteenth Addition. Planning Report - Town Centre 100 Fifteenth Addition October 25, 1994 Page 11 2. The Conditional Use Permit shall be recorded with Dakota County within 60 days of the date of approval and proof of its recording provided to the City. Variance - 1. To approve a 1' variance to the minimum 10' width requirement for parking stall size. STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL A. financial Qbflgatlons 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 Righ -of•Way 1. This development shall dedicate 10-foot drainage and utility easements centered over all lot fines 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 pending 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. J`i 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 shalt not be released until one year after the date of City certified compliance. 0. Public tmorovemen s .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. per 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. 0. 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. QtheI 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 Ill. 1987 Hefted: -July 10.1990 Revised: F bruarv 2.1993 LTS#5 STANDARD.CON } LENTSCHS DEERWOOD POINTE Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission November 14, 1994 E FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION 1. The applicant should identify all significant trees to be saves as per the approved tree preservation plan and install protective measures as directed by City forestry staff. 2. The applicant shall notify the City Forestry Division at least five days prior to the issuance of a grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree Preservation Plan. All tree protective measures shall be in place, as shown on the approved grading plan, before grading commences. 3. The tree protection measures should remain in place until construction on the individual lots is completed. 4. The water quality cash dedication for the lot containing an existing abandoned residence should be pro-rated based on the presumed difference in pre and post-development impervious coverage. 5. This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication. 6. This development would be subject to a cash trails dedication. c2/lentsch.rec PLANNING REPORT CITY OF EAGAN REPORT DATE: October 3, 1994 CASE 21-PP-33-9-94 APPLICANT: Signature Properties, Inc. HEARING DATE: October 25, 1994 PROPERTY OWNER: Donald C. Lentsch Jr. PREPARED BY: Mike Ridley REQUEST: Rezoning, Preliminary Subdivision (Lentschs Deerwood Pointe) LOCATION: NE 1/4 Section 21 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: D-l, Multiple Residential (0-6 units/acre) ZONING: Agricultural, (A) SUMMARY OF REQUEST Signature Properties is requesting approval of a Rezoning from A to R-1, Single Family and Preliminary Subdivision consisting of 3 lots on 1.72 acres for parcel PID# 10-02100-030-03 which is located north of Deerwood Drive and west of Pilot Knob Road at 1475 Deerwood Drive. AUTHORITY FOR REVIEW City Code Chapter 13, Section 13.20, Subd. 6. states: In the case of subdivision, the Planning Commission and the Council shall be guided by criteria, including the following, in approving, denying or establishing conditions related thereto: A. That the proposed subdivision does comply with applicable City Code provisions and the Comprehensive Guide Plan. B. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision complies with applicable plans of Dakota County, State of Minnesota, or the Metropolitan Council. C. That the physical characteristics of the site including, but not limited to, topography, vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, water storage, and retention are such that the site is suitable for the type of development or use contemplated. D. That the site physically is suitable for the proposed density of development. E. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is not likely to cause environmental damage. Planning Report - Deerwood Pointe October 25, 1994 Page 2 F. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely to cause health problems. G. That the design of the subdivision or the improvements will not conflict with easements of record or with easements established by judgement of court. H. That completion of the proposed development of the subdivision can be completed in a timely manner so as not to cause an economic burden upon the City for maintenance, repayment of bonds or similar burden. 1. That the subdivision has been properly planned for possible solar energy system use within the subdivision or as it relates to adjacent property. (Refer to City Handbook on Solar Access). J. That the design of public improvements for the subdivision is compatible and consistent with the platting or approved preliminary plat on adjacent lands. K. That the subdivision is in compliance with those standards set forth in that certain document entitled "City of Eagan Water Quality Management Plan for the Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization" which document is properly approved and filed with the office of the City Clerk hereinafter referred to as the "Water Quality Management Plan". Said document and all of the notations, references and other information contained therein shall have the same force and effect as if fully set down herein and is hereby made a part of this Chapter by reference and incorporated herein as fully as if set forth herein at length. It shall be the responsibility of the City Clerk to maintain the Water Quality Management Plan and make the same available to the public. BACKGROUND/HISTORY There have been no previous development proposals for this property. The site had contained a single family home (George Dougherty) that was demolished within the last year. Except for the south side of the property, the entire parcel is surrounded by the Sherwood Downs development, which was subdivided in 1990. EXISTING CONDITIONS The site contains 28 significant trees and two woodland masses. The southeast corner of the site is the high point, from there the land falls a few feet to the north and approximately 24' to the west. There is an existing gravel driveway from Clippers Road that had served the old house. ~1tP Planning Report - Deerwood Pointe October 25, 1994 Page 3 SURROUNDING USES The following uses, zoning and comprehensive plan designations surround the subject property: North - Sherwood Downs; zoned and guided Single Family South - Engstrom's Deerwood Addition; zoned and guided Single Family East - Sherwood Downs; zoned and guided Single Family West - Sherwood Downs; zoned and guided Single Family EVALUATION OF REQUEST A. Rezoning The proposed rezoning to R-1 and the maximum density of 3.6 units/acre allowed in that zone fall within the density allowed by the Comprehensive Guide Plan designation of D-II, Multiple Residential 0-6 units/acre. All of the property surrounding the subject site has developed as single family residential and the majority of this property is also guided D-ll. B. Preliminary Subdivision Compatibility with Surrounding Area - The proposed subdivision is an in-fill development that will complete a residential area with 3 single family lots that will be consistent and compatible with this specific area and the general vicinity as well. Dew - The proposed subdivision results in a density of 1.74 units/acre, which falls within the maximum allowed R-1 zoning density of 3.6 units/acre. L= - The lots all exceed the 12,000 s.f. minimum lot size requirement of the R-1 zoning district; however, the applicant is proposing a variance to the 85' minimum lot width at building setback for Lot 2, Block 1. Primarily due to difficult grades, the lots have been configured in a way that results in Lot 2 having a width of 48' at the 40' building setback. This variance will not have a discernable impact on the development because each. house pad will have a minimum setback of 70' from Deerwood Drive. The proposed lots vary in size from 18,830 - 23,170 s.f. Setbacks - The lots proposed are large enough to meet all standard R-1 setback requirements. 51 Planning Report - Deerwood Pointe October 25, 1994 Page 4 Access - The applicant is proposing to provide access to each of the three lots via a private drive from Clippers Road. Direct access to Deerwood Drive is not proposed and should not be allowed. The developer originally proposed a 16' wide drive and staff requested the plan be revised to widen the drive to 20'. The developer revised the plan showing an 18' wide private drive. The Eagan Fire Marshal has met with staff and the developer and it has been determined that a 20' minimum width is necessary to provide adequate access to each lot for emergency vehicles. The developer should revise these plans to incorporate a 20' wide private drive. The City Code provides that private drives serving 4 or less units can be served by a 12' minimum width private drive; however, staff has interpreted the intent of this provision to apply to multi-family developments where smaller width private drives extend a short distance from a standard width street to serve a 4 or less unit cluster. The private drive proposed by the applicant extends 280' from Clippers Drive to the east. The developer should provide a private ingress/egress easement (that includes the City as a third party beneficiary) over the private drive. This easement should be submitted for review by the City Attorney's office and recorded with the subdivision. Grading tlands -The Grading Plan submitted is acceptable. House pad preparation will result in cuts that range from 3' - 10'. These cuts, utility work, and private drive construction result in the majority of the site being disturbed. The developer should be responsible for installing and maintaining erosion control measures in accordance with the City's Erosion/Sediment Control Manual Standards. There are no jurisdictional wetlands on this site. The developer should also be required to locate and abandon all septic systems and wells according to Dakota County and City requirements. Tree Preservation - The Tree Preservation Plan submitted is not acceptable. The developers anticipated tree loss does not appear accurate. The plan does not delineate grading limits, tree protection measures, or significant woodlands. The developer should submit a revised Tree Preservation Plan to be reviewed and approved by staff prior to City Council action on this preliminary subdivision request. Parks rails - This development is in Park Service Area 21. The City has not been looking for park land in this area nor does the City's Trail Plan reflect a trail connection to existing trails along Pilot Knob Road or Deerwood Drive. Therefore, a cash parks and trails dedication recommendation by the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resource Commission seems appropriate. gg. Planning Report - Deerwood Pointe October 25, 1994 Page 5 Utilities - With minor modifications, the Utility Plan submitted is acceptable. All sanitary sewer service will be provided from an existing 8" sanitary sewer line in Clippers Road. Water service for Lots 1 & 2 will be provided from an existing 8" watermain in Clippers Road, while water service to Lot 3 will be provided from an existing 18" watermain in Deerwood Drive. The developer should provide a private easement over any services that cross lot lines within this development. Storm Drainage/Water Ouality - Storm drainage from this site will flow southwest, overland to two existing catch basins in Clippers Road and then is piped to Pond BP-29.2, a sediment basin located west of Clippers Road and north of Deerwood Drive, and then on to Blackhawk Lake. Pond BP-29.2 was constructed as part of the Sherwood Downs development to treat runoff from this area. Because site drainage flows to a sediment basin and the amount of runoff generated from this site post development will have little impact on high class water bodies downstream, staff is recommending a cash water quality dedication. Permits - The developer will be responsible for ensuring that all regulatory agency permits (MPCA, Mn Dept. of Health, MWCC, Dakota County Highway Department, etc.) are obtained prior to final subdivision approval. SUMMARY/CONCLUSION The proposed zoning and subdivision are consistent with the Guide Plan designation and the land use will be compatible with that existing in the area. City services and access are available to serve the site. The proposed access via a private driveway is acceptable provided the private access easement and driveway are 20' wide. The Tree Preservation Plan lacks elements required by the Policy and the number of trees to be saved needs to be reviewed. ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED To recommend approval/denial of a rezoning of 1.72 acres from Agricultural to R-1 Single Family. and To recommend approval/denial of the Lentschs Deerwood Pointe Preliminary subdivision consisting of 3 lots on 1.72 acres subject to the conditions listed below. Planning Report - Deerwood Pointe October 25, 1994 Page 6 CONDITIONS OF PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL Standard Conditions 1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action on February 2, 1993 shall be complied with: Al,B1,B2,B4,C1,C2,D1,El,Fl,G1andH1. Variance 2. A variance of 37' to the minimum lot width at the building setback line for Lot 2. Access 3. Direct access to Deerwood Drive is prohibited. 4. Access to the three lots shall be provided via a 20' wide private driveway that connects to Clippers Road. Easements tilities 5. The developer shall provide a private ingress/egress easement over the private drive. This easement shall include the City as a third party beneficiary and be submitted for review by the City Attorney's office and recorded with the subdivision. 6. The developer shall provide private easements over private sewer and water services that cross lot lines. 7. The developer shall locate and abandon all septic systems and wells in accordance with Dakota County and City requirements. Park Dedication 8. A cash park, trail, and water quality dedication. Tree Preservation 9. The developer shall submit a revised Tree Preservation Plan for review prior to Council action. (i0 STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL A. Financial Obligations 1. This development shalt accept its additional financial obligations as defined In the staffs report In accordance with the final plat dimensions and the rates in effect at the time of final plat approval. 0. 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. (01 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: duly 10. 1990 Revised: --February 2. 1993 LTS#5 STANDARD.CON l0 FINANCIAL OBLIGATION - Lentsch's Deerwood Pointe The parcel has deferred senior citizen assessments with principal balances totaling $19,852. Interest on these assessments in the amount of $13,144 has accrued on these deferred assessments through 1994. The total obligation is $32,996. At this time, there are no pending assessments on the parcel proposed for platting. The estimated financial obligation presented is subject to change based upon areas, dimensions ar!d land uses contained in the final plat. Based upon the study of the financial obligations collected in the past and the uses proposed for the property, the following charges are proposed. The charges are computed using the City's existing fee schedule and connections proposed to be made to the City's utility system based on the submitted plans. Improvement Use Rate Quantity Amount Storm Sewer Trunk S.F. .074/Sq Ft 38,353 Sq Ft 2 8 (,3. I'!q W 5 .51 ~I t~ i t tilt jj j . 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W •w I ww• ~ w w wa • w••r....r 1 ya/M • M.Y MI.~.a ~1. AZZ MIX • - RECE;.: SIP 2 1 W4 rww" • . _ r~Wwt 904.041 we Nl Ir1YM ~~TV~/f/l T~4pf•GJ V • 04010901,IM/ L • 7I .OPN1, M. ~~w~i'W AO~ M' I40I910 1'9NtYt1NtONS . 1N O'n.V _ g;~ n - - cr-• W. Ii 1 - 111 .I a loo* c rr 0-11 /~.,i Avow dd1.1 I NMQ U , elm P A R A AA O U N T E N G I N E E R I N G & D E S I G N Date: October 12, 1994 To: Mayor, City Council and Planning Commission From: Bob Wiegert Re: Deerwood Pointe A couple of elements of the proposal are a concern to City staff, and may require variances, as discussed below: o A close review of the Grading, Utility and Tree Preservation Plan indicates the site has steep slopes to the west and south, tree cover to the north and east, and restricted access to the north, east and south. The buildable area of the site is restricted to the ridge line running in an east/west direction approximately in the center of the site. The three house pads are proposed to be constructed on this ridge line with the private drive paralleling Deerwood Drive. The common lot line for Lots 1 and 2 is required to be located as shown to allow the house pad for Lot 1 to be constructed on the ridge line. The remaining area of Lot 1 is unbuildable due to the 3:1 to 5:1 slopes. An attempt to locate the house pad for Lot 1 perpendicular to the private drive did not work due to the remaining steep slopes. The driveway for Lot 1 is located on the only other mild slope on the lot. The configuration of Lot 1 greatly impacts the frontage width of Lot 2, however, it does not impact the buildability and the desirability of Lot 2. Due to the restricted access onto Deerwood Drive, the frontage width has little meaning for this plat. Due to the need to locate the private driveway on gentler slopes than the 3:1 slopes paralleling Deerwood Drive, all of the house pads are setback a minimum of 70 feet. The 'house pad for Lot 2 will be setback approximately 105 feet from Deerwood Drive. The setback width for Lot 2 at this point is 85 feet. Due to the unique characteristics of the site, limited street access points and the deep house setbacks, a variance to the lot frontage width is requested. o The private driveway is proposed to have a width of 18 feet. City staff has requested a 20 foot width due to some concerns regarding fire truck access. The Subdivision Regulation Code (Chapter 13) requires a 12 foot wide private street serving four or fewer lots. The applicant originally proposed a 16 foot wide private street and is proposing a compromise of 18 feet, which greatly exceeds the minimum requirements according to the code. 1,{ I I 1 556 E. NEVADA AVENUE •T. PAUL, MN 55101 1612) 771-0544 FAX: 776-5591 August 25, 1994 Mr. Ron Voracek City of Eagan, Planning Commission 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 Dear Mr. Voracek, We, the residents of Sherwood Downs and the Deerwood Development are writing you regarding the disposition of the vacant property located within Sherwood Downs and bordered by Deerwood Drive, Clippers Road and Horseshoe Circle. Wohd of the recent sale of this property by George DoughertyNeterans Administration to an undisclosed buyer along with increased activity on the property (surveyors and potential contractors) has prompted the residents to formulate a position on the future development of this parcel. Thus, enclosed you will find a petition signed by every resident on Clippers Road, Horseshoe Circle, and the Deerwood Development Residents with exposure on Deerwood Drive. The Petition states that the Residents are unanimously and strongly opposed to any type of Multi-Family Dwelling Structure on the aforementioned property. In addition, we have serious concerns regarding the existence of hazardous waste deposits on the property and the possibility of soil contamination. Also, we have questions about the regulation and supervision of any hazardous waste removal and cleanup. We realize that the developer has not formally filed any plans with the Planning Department or approached your committee. Still, we are expressing our position early in this process to assist the developer and the Planning Commission in their decision-making approach. We invite any response from your committee or the Developer. Respectfully submitted, ; Michael J. Pe rulo, on behalf of the Residents of Sherwood Downs and Deerwood lam: Please forward any responses to Mike Petrulo, 3950 Clippers Road, Eagan, MN 55122 Phone: 686-9734 (ar Barb Thomas, 1421 Appaloosa Trail, 454-2857 ) '1o • I~f t 1 . , . . off' - - ' ~ ~~sg r~•` ~ OV" 3• o t c.'. /yZ 1- ~~4 lees .5et- (rig / Lo - 11171- c- 41% /q l kA q• ~4 Io• J r , . y)~%c .c A/.~Ioos / • /l /yam! 6 c vsT / Clw 1 y a9/:~2Qe.~cz. 7 rrt~Q IT i°r?'¢r ' r 14 3 7- osr L a3 • 39 s'r 7 395 U r r 1,E 4..h 4& 31. Tr~~-td -Z 5 40. ov- l 11 13 1 c? C't 40e (YI Q J o tab rs@ I /ir Nos Nod-s-e- c.,t-uc ",ptc, CetiL~oc f/, ('rCi -59 .51135 L • L 1,(1.1 ~~7~~~ //~lU7cL''ir ~',}~~7n• 5 2 kev 13 RECEIvL t! 1!!rr. Q N?44 EAGAN OAKS - CITYWIDE DEVELOPMENT, INC. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission November 14, 1994 FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND DISCUSSION: 1. There is one small jurisdictional wetland located int he northcentral portion of the site that will not be disturbed by this development. 2. Because site drainage to EP.2 is limited and the drainage to JP-33 will have little impact on high class water bodies downstream, staff is recommending a cash water quality dedication. 3. Prior to any site grading, the developer should install fencing at the critical root zone around all trees depicted on the Plan to be saved. Once this is completed, the developer should contact the City so an inspection can be performed prior to any site grading, trenching, filling, compaction, or change in soil chemistry taking place. 4. This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. PLANNING REPORT CITY OF EAGAN REPORT DATE: October 31, 1994 CASE 14-PP-32-9-94 APPLICANT: Citywide Development, Inc. HEARING DATE: November 22, 1994 PROPERTY OWNER Same PREPARED BY: Mike Ridley REQUEST: Preliminary Subdivision (Eagan Oaks) LOCATION: NE 1/4 Section 14 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: D-III, Mixed Residential (6-12 units/acre) ZONING: R-3, Townhouse SUMMARY OF REQUEST Citywide Development is requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision consisting of 46 lots with 45 townhouse units on 8.1 acres located at the southwest intersection of Yankee Doodle Road and Elrene Road in the NE 1/4 of Section 14. AUTHORITY FOR REVIEW City Code Chapter 13, Section 13.20, Subd. 6. states: In the case of subdivision, the Planning Commission and the Council shall be guided by criteria, including the following, in approving, denying or establishing conditions related thereto: A. That the proposed subdivision does comply with applicable City Code provisions and the Comprehensive Guide Plan. B. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision complies with applicable plans of Dakota County, State of Minnesota, or the Metropolitan Council. C. That the physical characteristics of the site including, but not limited to, topography, vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, water storage, and retention are such that the site is suitable for the type of development or use contemplated. D. That the site physically is suitable for the proposed density of development. E. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is not likely to cause environmental damage. 2s• Planning Report - Eagan Oaks November 22, 1994 Page 2 F. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely to cause health problems. G. That the design of the subdivision or the improvements will not conflict with easements of record or with easements established by judgement of court. H. That completion of the proposed development of the subdivision can be completed in a timely manner so as not to cause an economic burden upon the City for maintenance, repayment of bonds or similar burden. L That the subdivision has been properly planned for possible solar energy system use within the subdivision or as it relates to adjacent property. (Refer to City Handbook on Solar Access). J. That the design of public improvements for the subdivision is compatible and consistent with the platting or approved preliminary plat on adjacent lands. K. That the subdivision is in compliance with those standards set forth in that certain document entitled "City of Eagan Water Quality Management Plan for the Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization" which document is properly approved and filed with the office of the City Clerk hereinafter referred to as the "Water Quality Management Plan". Said document and all of the notations, references and other information contained therein shall have the same force and effect as if fully set down herein and is hereby made a part of this Chapter by reference and incorporated herein as fully as if set forth herein at length. It shall be the responsibility of the City Clerk to maintain the Water Quality Management Plan and make the same available to the public. BACKGROUND/HISTORY The majority of the site (six acres) was platted as Outlot G, Wescott Square in late 1990. Citywide Development submitted a preliminary subdivision proposal in July 1993 that included Outlot G, Wescott Square and an unplatted 2.1 acre parcel for a total site size of 8.1 acres. The developer requested to be continued from the August 24, 1993 Advisory Planning Commission meeting and no further activity occurred. EXISTING CONDITIONS The unplatted parcel contains the old Edmund Schwanz house, garage, barn, and several outbuildings. Portions of the site contain severe topography with elevation changes of up to 44' and the northwestern half of the site is heavily-wooded with significant hardwood trees. Planning Report - Eagan Oaks November 22, 1994 Page 3 SURROUNDING USES The following uses, zoning and comprehensive plan designations surround the subject property: North - Dakota County Compost site; zoned PD; designated Industrial South - The Woodlands North; zoned PD; designated D-II, Mixed Residential (0-6 u/ac) East - West Publishing; zoned PD, designated Industrial West - Wescott Square; zoned R-3; designated D-III, Mixed Residential (6-12 u/ac) EVALUATION OF REQUEST Preliminary Subdivision CC atibility With Surrounding Area - The proposed development should be compatible with the other multiple family development in the vicinity and the request is consistent with the existing zoning and Guide Plan designation of the property. Homeowners Association - The developer should be responsible for preparing and recording, with the subdivision, appropriate documents establishing a Homeowners' Association. The documents should be submitted and approved by the City Attorney's office prior to final subdivision approval. Transfers of common areas to the Homeowners' Association should be recorded with the subdivision. Density - The applicant is proposing 45 townhome units on 8.1 acres, resulting in a gross site density of 5.6 units/acre which is consistent with the R-3 zoning and below the guided D-III density of 6-12 units/acre. Setbacks - With minor revisions to Lots 22 and 23, all R-3 district parking and drive aisle setbacks will be met. Parking - The Preliminary Site Plan provides City Code required parking of two spaces per unit (one of which enclosed) and the developer is also providing 12 additional stalls for overflow/guest parking. Access - Two units take access direct from Trails End Road, 32 units take access via a private cul-de-sac from Trails End Road, and the remaining 11 units are served with access to the existing private drive along the west edge of the site. All private drives serving 5 or more units should be constructed with concrete curb & gutter. 7~. Planning Report - Eagan Oaks November 22, 1994 Page 4 There is an existing curb cut and stub street off of the private street that will not be utilized with the current design and should be removed by the developer. The private street cul-de- sac dead-ends should have an outside street pavement diameter of at least 72. Grading/Wetlands - The Grading Plan is acceptable. Dakota County will be upgrading and widening of Yankee Doodle Road in this area in 1995. The applicant and City staff have been working with the county regarding the proposed street grades of the road and the impact of the construction limits to the north edge of this development and a 20' wide strip of trees located along the north property line just west of Elrene Road should be saved. There is one small jurisdictional wetland located in the northcentral portion of the site that will not be disturbed by this development. Tree Preservation Plan - The Tree Preservation Plan is acceptable. The Plan depicts a total of 148 significant trees on site. Site grading, utility work, parking areas, driveways, private streets, and building construction will result in the loss of 37 trees or 25% of the total. The developer believes this will be the maximum number of trees to be lost but that they will attempt to reduce that number even further in the field as grading and construction take place. Prior to any site grading, the developer should install fencing at the critical root zone (a distance of one foot away from the tree trunk for every inch in diameter as measured 54" above grade) around all trees depicted on the Plan to be saved . Once this is completed, the developer should contact the City so an inspection can be performed prior to any site grading, trenching, filling, compaction, or change in soil chemistry taking place. Storm Drainage/Water Ouality - The northern portion of the site drains to the storm sewer system in Yankee Doodle which drains to Pond EP.2, which is located within and adjacent to the Borchert-Ingersol property. The City is proposing acquisition of this property for park purposes. Pond EP.2 is currently classified as a sediment basin; however, if the Borchert property is acquired, EP.2 will likely be reclassified as a recreational water body. The southeastern portion of the site drains to the south to an existing storm sewer in Trails End Road which drains to a sediment basin, Pond JP-33.1, located in Drainage Basin J. The nearest downstream recreational water body in Basin J is separated from the proposed development by a series of sediment and nutrient traps. Because site drainage to EP.2 is limited and the drainage to JP-33.1 will have little impact on high class water bodies downstream, staff is recommending a cash water quality dedication. Off-site alternatives for protecting the water quality in EP.2 are available. 7~' Planning Report - Eagan Oaks November 22, 1994 Page 5 Utilities - The Utility Plan is acceptable. The developer is proposing to extend an existing 8" sanitary sewer line: that was constructed with the Wescott Square Addition development. The developer is proposing a watermain connection to an existing 8" line in Trails End Road and 6" lines to be extended into the site along the private streets. The 6" water line to serve the east edge of the site should be looped via a connection to the existing 16" watermain in Elrene Road. The 6" water line proposed to serve the northwest comer of the site should also be looped via a connection to the existing 20" watermain in Yankee Doodle Road. There are sewer and water services stubbed to this site from the existing private road on the western edge that should be removed and plugged at the main if they are not used. Also, the developer should locate and abandon all septic systems and wells in accordance with Dakota County and City requirements. Easements ermits The developer should dedicate appropriate drainage and utility easements over all utility lines and wetlands. The developer should prepare and record, with the subdivision, easements for ingress/egress. The easements should be submitted and approved by the City Attorney's office prior to final subdivision approval. The developer should also provide a temporary construction easement along the north property line to accommodate the Yankee Doodle Road improvement project and the developer will be responsible for obtaining all regulatory agency permits prior to final subdivision approval. Parks rails - This development is located in Park Service Area A which is served by Mueller Farm Park and the recently developed Wescott Commons. A cash parks and trails dedication recommendation by the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resource Commission is appropriate. Architecture - The applicant has provided building elevations that show buildings that should be compatible with the existing townhomes in the area. The plans show some brick on the front of the buildings and maintenance-free siding on the rest of the building. The applicant is proposing neutral building colors and the units will range in price from $120,000 - $150,000. Landscaping - With minor revisions, the Landscape Plan is acceptable. The Plan should be revised to provide additional plantings along the eastern and southern edge of the site. Additionally, all landscaped and green areas should be served by an underground irrigation system. ?y. Planning Report - Eagan Oaks November 22, 1994 Page 6 SUMMARY/CONCLUSION The proposed land use is compatible with surrounding development and the subdivision design is consistent with applicable City Codes. The buildings appear compatible with the surrounding townhouse development. Access and City services are available to serve the site. ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED To recommend approval/denial of the Eagan Oaks Preliminary Subdivision consisting of 45 townhome lots on. 8.1 acres located at the southwest intersection of Yankee Doodle Road and Elrene Road subject to the conditions listed below. 1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action on February 2, 1993 shall be complied with: Al,Bi,B2,B3,B4,Cl,C2,Dl,El,Fl,GIandH1. 2. The Site Plan shall be revised to ensure that all R-3 setbacks are met. 3. The developer shall be responsible for preparing and recording, with the subdivision, appropriate documents establishing a Homeowners' Association. The documents must be submitted and approved by the City Attorney's office prior to final subdivision approval. Transfers of common areas to the Homeowners' Association shall be recorded with the subdivision. 4. Access to the site shall be provided as shown on the Preliminary Development Plan, via Trails End Road and/or private streets. 5. A 20' wide buffer shall be provided to save trees located south of the construction limits needed for the Yankee Doodle Road improvement project. 6. The 6" watermain to be located along the eastern private drive shall be looped to the existing 16" watermain in Elrene Road. 7. The 6" watermain to be located along the western private drive shall be looped to the existing 20" watermain in Yankee Doodle Road. 8. The developer shall locate and abandon all septic systems and wells in accordance with Dakota County and City requirements. ~d, Planning Report - Eagan Oaks November 22, 1994 Page 7 9. The private street cul-de-sac dead-ends shall have an outside street pavement diameter of at least 72'. 10. All private drives serving five or more units shall be constructed with concrete curb & gutter. 11. The developer shall remove the existing curb cut and stub street off the existing private drive. 12. The developer shall be responsible for preparing and recording, with the subdivision, easements for ingress and egress. The easements must be submitted and approved by the City Attorney's office prior to final subdivision approval. 13. The developer shall provide a temporary construction easement along the north property line to accommodate the Yankee Doodle Road improvement project. 14. 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REVIEW AND DISCUSSION 1 This proposal is for a Preliminary Planned Development Specific recommendations relative to parks/trails dedication,: tree preservation and water quality/wetlands will be addressed with a plat application. PLANNING REPORT CITY OF EAGAN REPORT DATE: October 31, 1994 CASE 28-RZ-23-10-94 APPLICANT: Eagan Family Housing Ltd HEARING DATE: November 22, 1994 PROPERTY OWNER: EHW Properties PREPARED BY: Mice Ridley REQUEST: Rezoning, Preliminary Planned Development LOCATION: NW 1/4 Section 28 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: D-II, Mixed Residential (0-6 units/acre) ZONING: R-4, Multiple Family SUMMARY OF REQUEST Eagan Family Housing Limited Partnership is requesting approval of a Rezoning from R-4 to Planned Development and a Preliminary Planned Development consisting of 42 townhouse units on 8.1 acres of property (part of PID# 10-02800-022-50) currently zoned R-4, located on the east side of Johnny Cake Ridge Road just north of Oak Ridge Elementary School in the NW 1/4 of Section 28. AUTHORITY FOR REVIEW Chapter 11, Section 1120, Subdivision 8, PD - Planned Development District. Planned Development Agreement. As a part of the approval of the "preliminary plan, a "Planned Development Agreement" shall be approved by the Council as described in Subdivision 6, Subparagraph C of Section 11.40. The following constitutes a 'Preliminary Development Plan": L All of the information required under Section 11.20, Subdivision 8. Z. Sketch Plan. (a) Streets: This shall include the proposed locations of all major and minor arterials and collector streets. The details of local access streets are not required with the Preliminary Development Plan. (b) Utilities: This shall include proposed general plans for sanitary sewer and water trunks and storm sewer trunk and holding ponds. Detailed plans are not required at this time. Planning Report - Planned Development November 22, 1994 Page 2 (c) Lots and Blocks: The property may be divided into blocks only at this time. Detailed lot design is not required with the Preliminary Development Plan. (d) Future Subdivision: None of the above is meant to circumvent subdivision required prior to building construction or the requirements of Chapter -13 of the City Code. The above states the minimum requirements for the Preliminary Development Plan stage. The developer, at his option, may provide greater detail at this stage. Without detailed lot plans, another preliminary subdivision hearing will be needed as development ensues. 3. Staging Plan. This shall include the proposed sequence of development in terms of years or range of years of all areas of the Planned Development. It shall include staged development of structures, utilities, streets, walkways, and dedication of parks, ponds or open space. 4. Parks and Pedestrian Circulation. This shall include the exact location and dimension of public parks, ponds and trails proposed to be dedicated to the City. It shall also include a proposed pedestrian circulation plan related to the City's plan for a "trail system". 5. Land Use Plan. This shall include an area-to-area designation of the type of use(s) proposed with corresponding acreage and densities. The Land Use Plan shall show the ultimate development (in blob form) proposed for the entire property, i.e., major, minor or collector streets, parks, trails, ponds or open space, residential, commercial, industrial or institutional development. Planned Development Agreement. 1. Prior to establishing a Planned Development District, a Planned Development Agreement, detailing the manner and procedures under which the Planned Development shall be developed, shall be adopted by the Council. 2. Said Planned Development Agreement shall include as a minimum, but not limited to: (a) A clear identification of the plans and maps which form the preliminary plan. These shall be attached and a part of the agreement. , (b) A statement of the number and type of dwelling units that are being approved. (c) Method of satisfying park dedication requirements. (d) A statement describing any building or structure to exceed normal height limitations... Planning Report - Planned Development November 22, 1994 Page 5 The Site Plan shows a .27 acre ponding area along the Clemson Drive extension in the southwestern portion of the site. Stag Plan - The applicant intends to develop the entire site in one phase. Architecture - The HRA has not bid the project yet so specific architecture has not been determined; however, the applicant will provide elevation drawings illustrating maintenance free exterior building materials at the time the Final Planned Development is requested. .The exterior materials should be consistent and complimentary to those used on the adjacent four Alex buildings in The Trails of Thomas Lake. Landswing - The preliminary Landscape Plan provides a sound mixture of plant materials; however, additional landscaping should be provided around the perimeter of the property. Additionally, all landscaped and green areas should be served by an underground irrigation system. Parks and Trails - The Site Plan shows a small play area in the southeast portion of the site and Downing park is located just south of the site. This property has previously provided a parkland dedication (Downing Park) and therefore, no park dedication is required. SUMMA R'f CONCLUSION The proposed rezoning to Planned Development and the corresponding PD Agreement will ensure a 42 unit townhouse project as opposed to the 12+ unit/acre density allowed by the current R-4 zoning. The site is zoned and guided for multiple residential development and this rezoning to PD will ensure that the intended housing program, unit type, density, and (HRA) management will be kept in place. The intended land use appears compatible with existing and anticipated development in the area. City services are available to serve the site and access will be readily available from the extension of Clemson Drive. ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED To recommend approval/denial of a Rezoning from R-4 to Planned Development and a Preliminary Planned Development for Eagan Family Housing Limited Partrurship for 42 townhouse units on the 8.1 acre parcel (part of PID# 10-02800-022-50) located east of Johnny Cake Ridge Road just north of Oak Ridge Elementary School subject to the conditions listed below. Planning Report - Planned Development November 22, 1994 Page 6 1. The applicant shall enter into a Planned Development Agreement with the City prior to the Final Planned Development/Preliminary Subdivision approval. 2. The pending Preliminary Subdivision/Final Planned Development application will require the submission of the following detailed plans: • Preliminary Subdivision Plan • Site Plan • Utility and Street Plan • Grading/Drainage/Erosion Control Plan • Landscape Plan • Building Elevation Plan tifG. NOV-09-C4 MED 01:10 PM DAKOTA COUNTY HRA 451 7250 P.02 DA..,, [A C0UN?Y Housing & Redevelopment AuthorltT di:- "4w • - " •''r $e • lA06.14S,h St. W. RaeR+ant.1M1 SS06g T.D.D.61IA234181 FAX 612.4"BD TO: Mike Ridley FROM= aagaa Family Housing Limited Partnership DATE: November 9, 1994 RE: Oak Ridge Townhome Development Project Description The proposed Oak Ridge Townhomes will be owned by a private limited partnership with the Dakota County HRA as the general partner. As the general partner-, the ARA will be financially liable for the ongoing performance of the development and ensure the limited partner tax needs are met. In addition, the HRA will be the developer, manager, and lender. As developer. the HRA is responsible for obtaining and structuring all of the below-market financing, syndicating the tax credits to a private limited partner, and constructing the townhomes. As project manager the ERA must lease the townhomes, ensure its long-term compliance will all of the tax credit and lenders' requirements, and physically maintain the development. And as lender the BRA underwrites the development, provides a completion guarantees and assumes the financial risk of a leader. The Dakota County ERA is an experienced affordable housing developer, owner, and manager. The ERA currently manages over 692 units, including the 22 unit Parkaide Townhomes and the 69 unit Glenbrook Place, both limited private partnership developments. The HRA is currently working on the third limited partnership development in the City of Inver Grove Heights consisting of 24 townhome units. These three developments are similar to the proposed Oak Ridge Townhomes. Development Tinaneing The Oak Ridge Townhomes will-be owned by the Eagan Family Housing Limited Partnership, a private limited partnership formed to obtain and syndicate 1994 Low Income Housing Tax Credits. The Dakota County HRA is the general partner of the partnership and, although it only has 1% ownership of the development, the BRA has all of the responsibility and authority to manage the development and the partnership. The limited partner will be a large private corporation who will purchased the tax credits, thereby providing an equity contribution of about over 40% of 1 'AN EQUAL OPPORTUNLTY EMPLOYER' t 1. Z-96X 451 7250 11-09-64 02:09PM P002 $46 NOV-09-94 NED s1:10 PM DAKOTA COUNTY NRA 451 7250 P.03 total development costs. The limited partnership will own the development for fifteen years, at which time the HRA will purchase it, thus insuring the affordability of the units far into the future. The ERA, as the sponsor and general partner, has obtained the major financing commitments for the Oak Ridge Townhomes. The HRA will also make a significant public financial contribution to this development through CDBQ. HOME funds and tax increment financing. Development and Tenant Profile The Oak Ridge Townhomes are designed to meet the needs of families with children. The two story townhomes will consist of 42 two and three bedroom units. Average rents are expected to be about $475 for a two bedroom unit and $525 for a three bedroom unit. The townhomes will serve families with incomes up to 60% median income, adjusted for family sire (60% of median for a family of four is $30,600). The residents will pay 30% of their income for rent, but no less than the established minimum rents, and no more than the maximum rents established under the tax credit program. The BRA's goal is to provide low density developments and high quality housing. The units will contain about 1050 square feet for a two bedroom unit and 1300 square feet for a three bedroom unit. The townhomes will have maintenance free steel siding and windows. The site will be well landscaped and will contain an underground sprinkling system and a play area and basketball court for the children. The amenities are included to meet the needs of working parents and their children. Units will have attached garages, laundry hook-ups, dishwasher, and mini-blinds. The 8 acre site is located near a busline, adjacent to a park and school and within walking distance to grocery and convenience stores. Need for Affordable Housing There is a strong need for affordable two and three bedroom rental units in Dakota and the City of Ragan. One clear indication of the demand is the waiting lister for affordable housing in the County. * ?he BRA has over 1300 families with children on the waiting list for BRA owned public housing. * In addition, over 2,000 families are on the waiting list for Section 6 Rental Assistance. 5-96% 451 1250 11-00-94 02:00PM P003 #46 NOV-SC-94 NED 01:11 PM DAKOTA COUNTY NRA 451 T250 P.04 * Since January of 1988, there has been an increase of 642 in the number of families on the waiting list for rental assistance. The growing demand for affordable family units is largely due to two factors. * First, it is rarely economically feasible for developers to construct affordable rental housing without a large quantity of public assistance. * Second, while'the need for affordable housing has expanded, federal funding for its construction has plummeted. In the 1970's, almost 2,500 additional units of federally assisted housing were funded in Dakota County, while in the 1980 less than 750 additional units were funded. According to the BRA 1994 Rental Market Study, in the City of Ragan only 11% of all rental units are three bedrooms. The average monthly rent for a three bedroom unit is $761. Ragan also has the second highest two and three bedroom rents of all cities in Dakota County. As a comparison only 2.93% of all housing units in Ragan are subsidized. 3 q4. 2-96X 451 7250 11-09-94 02:09PM P004 #46 i t (IMF. 1 >K t Nrz i g s"Off- LA MAW 9f/ stir`, ftacs,.fw • L 1 ..ODwfrrM ' RcEo* ~'IE e • ~ Ala I cwra ~ '3 • ,wr &LL I d t* z:le it f w^l. ,rw i r r OCR i SIX I Los. ASWLL ML M . . r • M • ~ gap, 0.1 , erou R. • i t ~ I/4R ~ CL © ~ ` IC R M. 01 R Y w ~ ~ +i ~ t Ir ? •1 ~ . fee OS lrlNt"" CR. J gloom 0 man A60. won &M wr • y i6 ' a t j ° NE ~ Nyy K 4 ~il SOW 06 LOCATION .a LA 4. -Aft AIN vM: r { t: r c R~ rry ~ i.w. . 4p TWE 1 39 -get ZONING as a 04' pis 04 GUIDE PLAN 1i -tagZ 3E,I1jfJY 1I . o t 11 ~ ~~~~l~e . sw .w..r„ ..I Sw two) NW Q .j i tw i I~'i 1 s 1 1 _ f :aE I E'" lee ht 11 fit •~s g ' stss w •t : f1 1 1+ o -1 t Ia L • t c• ~It~3j~~a~ ` t: t~~•1p11 s s s s j 0 =Bit1l'#11' f 10 4f sw.Lr .~.r?.vsw ¶J ~a v e f , . lZI ~y. MEMO city of eaaan TO: Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission FROM: Shannon Tyree, Project Planner DATE: November 10, 1994 SUBJECT: Easter Lutheran Church - Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment Preliminary Planned Development/Conditional Use Permit. HISTORY This item was scheduled as new business for the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission meeting October 17, 1994. At that meeting the church's consultant Michael Schroeder gave a presentation on the proposed development. After some discussion by the Commission, it was recommended that this item be scheduled for the Natural Resources Subcommittee meeting. For your information a summary of the subcommittee's meeting have been attached. BACKGROUND The location of the proposed development is In the SEI/4 of Section 28 on the northwest comer of Pilot Knob Road and Cliff Road adjacent to Thomas Lake. Easter Lutheran Church is requesting a Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment to allow a change in land use from D-I Single Family Residential to Public Facility and a Preliminary Planned Development/Conditional Use Permit to allow the phased development of a 73,385 s.f. church facility and 430 parking stalls. The Conditional Use permit is needed in order to allow the maximum impervious surface coverage to be increased. The applicant has requested that the City make a decision on whether or not to grant the above requests by the end of December 1994 when its option to purchase. the land expires. In order to meet this time schedule the Commission must make a recommendation at its November 14, 1994 meeting. REVIEW Tree Preservation. The tree inventory for the site identified 169 significant trees. The current sketch plan indicates that 119 trees or 70.4% of the significant trees identified will need to be removed. This exceeds the 30% allowable tree removal and will necessitate the replacement of 216 category "B" trees. /o Z The City's intention in adopting these guidelines was to encourage development of buildings and parking lots that would minimize impacts on tree resources above a certain threshold. Approximately 40% of the site is covered with trees (crown coverage). The proposed development will remove 70% of that 40%. This represents a very high percentage tree loss for a site that only has approximately 40% crown cover. On parcels where the crown cover is 100% (i.e. Rooney Addition) development cannot occur without some tree removal. In this instance, the site is only beginning with 40% and of those 70% are being removed. The church's development cannot be accommodated without a significant amount of removal and therefore their option is replacement. Gradina/ Wetlands. One wetland has been identified and delineated on the site. That wetland is a fringe wetland along the perimeter of Thomas Lake. At the time this report was prepared, staff had not received an accurate grading plan for the development that contained the wetland delineation to determine whether encroachment was likely. However, the staked wetland edge is well within the "constrained area" identified on the proposed stormwater management plan. This area extends about 50 feet back from the ordinary high water elevation of Thomas Lake and has been identified by the applicant as an area within which no disturbance will take place. Because of the high priority given to Thomas Lake it is important to maintain adjacent protective buffers around the lake. As such, staff recommends that no filling or draining of any wetland area within the site shall be permitted. A buffer strip to maintain the natural vegetation some distance back from the edge of the lake beyond the fringe wetland may be appropriate for this development. A 50' buffer strip from the OHWM of Thomas Lake will protect the screening vegetation and help prevent movement of sediment into Thomas Lake, especially during construction. The development will also be responsible for installing and maintaining erosion control methods in accordance with the City's Erosion/Sediment Control standards. Storm Drainage/Water Quality. The Shoreland zoning ordinance requires a 25% impervious surface maximum for General Development Lakes. The Church is requesting a 58% impervious surface coverage. Code allows the an increase In the maximum "provided the City has approved and implemented a storm water management plan affecting the subject site and a conditional use permit permitting an Increase has been granted." In addition to the standards listed on page 3 of this planning report for Conditional Uses the shoreland overlay district also has the following conditions: Site Evaluation Required. Prior to the Issuance of any permit hereunder, an evaluation of the waterbody and the topographic, vegetation, and soil conditions on the site shall be made to ensure: (a) The prevention of soil erosion or other possible pollution of public waters, both during and after construction; (b) The least visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters; (C) The site is adequate for water supply and on-site sewage treatment and public utilities are utilized when available; and (d) The types, uses, and number of watercraft that the project will generate are comparable in relation to the suitability of public waters to safely accommodate these watercraft. The City has an approved stormwater management plan. Under the plan, the City requires sufficient on-site ponding to prevent degradation of down stream recreational water bodies. When this cannot be accomplished, a combination of on-site ponding and other mitigation (including, but not limited to, a cash dedication) may be required to achieve the goal of non-degradation. These policies are aimed at preventing degradation in recreational water bodies as a result of development. Thomas Lake is one of six Class I lakes identified in the Eagan Water Quality Management Plan and is listed as a top priority in the Plan for long-term enhancement efforts. The Plan establishes a non-degradation standard for water quality for this and other recreational classified lakes. Because of its shallow depth (maximum depth of 6 feet, mean depth of 4 feet), it has relatively little ability to assimilate watershed pollutant loadings without showing changes in its physical characteristics. Water quality in the lake is degraded, probably due to high pollutant loadings from the existing watershed. There is sufficient room to accommodate a two cell 0.5 acre detention basin on the site. Because this is far less than the size detention basin required to fully mitigate impacts on Thomas Lake, additional mitigation will be required. There are several opportunities to modify existing storm water ponds elsewhere in the watershed. These modifications would decrease loadings from those sub-watersheds sufficiently to compensate for inadequate treatment of run-off provided by the small detention basin on the church site. However, completion of these project(s) to compensate for the Impacts of the current development on Thomas Lake would decrease the opportunities to improve water quality in the lake in the future. The cost of the off-site Improvement necessary to achieve non-degradation is not yet known. A detailed watershed analysis identifying all of the off-site mitigation opportunities has not been completed. This examination of the watershed by staff will determine what needs to be done and the cost involved. The church has Indicated a willingness to finance Improvements for the site to meet the City's management objectives. At this time, no exact cost to complete the necessary Improvements has been identified. /09 However, through the Conditional Use Permit process, City has the authority to require such improvements as the City deems necessary to fully mitigate water the imput at this development quality on Thomas Lake. It should be noted that the church had proposed the use of a recharge basin system to treat stormwater. These basins would have been located below the parking surface. Staff has no direct experience with this stormwater management technique, nor is much experience with the application of this technique in the upper mid-west. Concerns were raised with regard to the operation and the longevity and maintenance of the proposed system. Finally staff was concerned with the developments intensity for the proposed site left little option to pursue on-site treatment options if the recharge application did not meet expected performance standards. References were unavailable to confirm the long-term viability of this type of a system in a climate like that of the Twin Cities, where long periods of subfreezing temperatures can create operational and maintenance problems. The applicant is willing to commit to the use of Minimum Disturbance/Minimum Maintenance practices to decrease the potential for generation and export of pollutants within the development. This includes the preservation of existing vegetation wherever feasible and landscaping with selected native species in order to eliminate the need for chemical applications, both fertilizers and pesticides. FOR COMMISSION ACTION The action before the Commission is review the consistency with the Tree Preservation Guidelines, the Wetlands Conservation Act, and Water Quality/Stormwater Management Plan and make a recommendation to the City Council. Options for Commission to consider: Tree Preservation 1. To replace the 119 significant trees with 216 Category "B" trees on-site. If all of the replacement trees cannot be located on-site, off-site replacement shall be required. A replacement plan shall be approved by the City Forester. Wetlands 1. No filling or draining of any wetland shall be permitted on-site. 2. A 50' buffer strip of extending back from the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) shall be required for this development. Water Quality/Stormwater Management: 1. The amount of impervious surface should be reduced to the level necessary so that all water quality mitigation can be handled on site using standard detention basins. 2. The development should include a two-cell 0.5 acre detention basin to treat runoff from the development prior to discharge to Thomas Lake. Design must be approved by the Water Resources Coordinator. In addition, a condition should be included in the Conditional Use Permit which requires the church to complete such off-site improvements as the City deems necessary to meet the non-degradation standard for Thomas Lake. 3. Recommend that the applicant prepare for City review and approval a plan which articulates how the applicant's Minimum Disturbance/Minimum Maintenance proposal would be implemented on the site. L E G E N D X11 I a 1'1 I:It r. hrkl Ana id:\ VI'I{ - HbDM*ee.l..a...1 •rl1 l. .Nth. Della 7 f yam' I I" Prkv ~r- 50 r~~ry ~ ~I~ Foot b.sl.ok Nora OMIi.ry Huh Waae Ln,1 I \ rs,r+t . mNAiv.R TREATMENT PLANT 1 "r" r:NTUY Duly: I '1,11ONi _a o I .A I\ 1'. L w6tu.:Elur tbn py C.ue, M.. ,•r•• = ••w II Ili . r . n ~n sti'p'~ E 1~ c 1 d as • rr: I Q4111Iaodo~•" .snad~Q i t lit ' _ _ _ _ ••~eamana_o r'lil' Itwid o t Note f3uuntlnry ~nrcc} ubLmnd fr•,tu Uohner tl r••r..I nra~.rr:~ lur Tupo;:P:rph) ,.bio :A fr•,oi D.rn..ln ~..nurl: t:n~.:...•ru. 1,•:I,I 0 R 8 CONCEPT PLAN //Z• 0 60 too e00 HoUington Xoegler Group Inc. EASTER LUTHERAN CHURCH m~ al.:.rrwr.. Thomas Lake Site : Eagan, Minnesota •••w-.: 7300 i.tr. eeua...n, su14 621 Han" o y e_. 56430 %0ItMAI. WATER HJ VATION 9041 o I 5o RATER TREATMENT PLANT ENTRY DRIVE THOMAS ' LAKI. o a. ' Cliff Road Note: • Boundary !~urvvy obtained from Dolncar If. lohwnne land rurvccyurv. •bu•. • Topography oblained (ruin Uukole County Voigim•eruii Ik!I 1. • . i 400 wrwwn.-. ~ry•,rr.1 R. VE NOV I.. >a. PRELIMINARY GRADING PLAN /oblalwa sneer Group )m.. EASTER LUTHERAN' CHURCH 111110 MINNOW S Thomas Lake Site : Eagan, Minnesota •w....+ 1~3• IM an / kMr_wU • rloc~q Y .ryta - uyraa.No PRELIMINARY PHASING PLAN - © Fatuity a•t"re 1 PartIt4 Fsrkine ~Olfl IAI. i Constructed ulrad Prowee at!O 11AII;R Is. Lft was ato 1:2W Itld 1 +I?i" riiwo1waw. We ma t:sm Parwar...1. I I 1Ww+wo•wpln•rMw/wr+~a,s war.wM~w. 1 ~ a are w _ aaata M pa.Mw. as by w MwYa aa•eA+se•.w. 1 1 ii1 Nib b• a600yk/12a 04A A•••1OW wb rew" W irtry •ia••• 11:98 t i ,.j 4~ \ j ' aa..r.t,oaori.M.a+il..rca.' ' aeeF•Me•rr«~,:as MATER TREATMENT PLANT THOM~.Say# A i LAX* 1'; P ss ~ ! ' 1.t..il'• o Phase .r ~ `I un.urata w,rp t ~r3E`;.. e Two Mel- Jj f') tt f1bal,wr ,l1 s III patf Daoud' `I -Ile Pha wo Phase I ~I Four - l.eaaamnpav _ _..:.-7 it-- Chi` liond . r hula douudare 1•n^ s.bl.auu-I fm ,,I I'•t-1.11 II. .1 :~urat: .'r. Itn• ' Tup',grI.pM} ••i,1..1:u:A I,•nu I)..L..I• ...nud• t.r;:1,.•.I-,. :..q,i R.. r'E!VEC NOV g 1984 PRELIMIINARY uoR a PHASING PLAN 6 X00 8obington Ko.gler Group Inc. fteJest Number; W" EASTER LUTHERAN CHURCH fa ftwev mm Thomas Lake Site : Eagan, Minnesota •s YM a. f d n..wm • .Marc / UsuI . 7800 M.tr. P.ul...rd. Sialt. 626 Ylnnaap`ls nglact, 66460 Significant Trees to be Replaced NORMAL Hardwoods E'• to 20' 20 NC EVVAA71oN Softwoods 12• to 24' 30 904.1 +24• 13 Conifers 12' to 24' 4 +24' 40 .so- or • or r jL r w .~,*r Key Ordinary Wsh •rr dater Mark: 908.0 • CE Chines. Elm r r E EI= BE Bosozelder CS Colorado Spruce CW Cottonwood I • a~ \ \,~I CA Crabapple SM Silver Maple I THOMAS I ° 1d 111,°' BO Bur Oak E.~~ 0: ° , PO Pin Oak QA a a king Aspen Disturbance LAKE AP Austrian ire Boundary o On or mr- •s~ m a 39b ----m on o@s sr 4P I/ ow-or Cliff Road ?-Thomas Lane Note: • Boundary Survey obtained from Delmar H. Sebwanz Land Surveyors Inc. • Topography obtained from Dakota County Engineering Dept. NOV 9 1994 x o It R 7= e e9 3M w Preliminary Tree Inventory RW~- 3-000, 6-0 E- EASTER LUTHERAN CHURCH / ~j - ~y w+.~a•. Thomas lake Site: itagan. Minnesota w taw / a.....r • ar..re i a.w. MEMO city of eagan DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 1994 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: WALDEN HEIGHTS PARK ISSUE Should the City proceed with planning the construction of the existing portion of Walden Heights Park? BACKGROUND Earlier this year, residents immediately adjacent to that portion of Walden Heights Park currently in existence, approached the Advisory Commission to request development of the existing portion of the parkland. The Advisory Commission asked staff to determine the feasibility of this request. Approximately 80 letters were sent out to residents bordering the park asking them to attend a meeting concerning Walden Heights Park on October 25. Attached are brief comments regarding the meeting and a questionnaire that was distributed to those residents attending that meeting. SITE CHARACTERISTICS The existing portion of Walden Heights Park Is approximately 4-1/2 acres in size and bordered on the north by Cliff Road. The park is linear In shape with a heavy tree line along the west perimeter, to the east and south are residential homes. The site has previously been disturbed. Existing groundcover vegetation Is marginal as are the soil conditions. The high point of the park is to the north and west and reaches an elevation of approximately 960 feet. From this point, the hill slopes to a lower elevation of approximately 926 feet for a total elevation change of 34 feet. Hillside slopes tend to vary from 15 to 25 percent. Of the 4.5 acres available, only 1.5 acres Is level enough for field games. The southeast comer of the park provides the best opportunity for localized development. The park also has some frontage on Thomas Lane and it is through this section that Williams Brothers Pipeline has a gas pipeline easement. A ten foot wide trail access Is provided on the very southwest comer of the park. (Staff will provide an overview of the site analysis at the Commission meeting.) 117. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING Approximately 20 residents attended the meeting on October 25 where there seemed to be different themes regarding how the park property should be developed. Some of the neighbors wanted the City to proceed with development of the park as soon as possible utilizing what could be considered as "usable land". This group of residents felt they had waited long enough for a park and that development should occur now rather than later. There were diverse opinions as to whether the park should incorporate playground equipment or simply provide "open space" which would provide for informal play, i.e. catch, soccer, etc. It was also suggested that as part of this early development proposal, that the City still pursue the acquisition of a portion of the Brown property through purchase and/or condemnation. In fact, the question was asked directly how many times the City had purchased property for neighborhood park development rather than wait for acquisition through dedication. The response to that has been that the City has not typically acquired land through purchase but through dedication. (The exception was Mueller Farm Park which was acquired through a joint purchase agreement with I.S.D. 196, In a joint development program.) This option was not prescribed to by many people at the meeting as they understood it would be an expensive and time consuming process. Staff explained that the City would probably be paying a premium for the property and it would not seem to be a good use of public funds recognizing that the land would eventually be dedicated to the City once development occurs. The concept was to develop all of the park at one time, now, rather than provide for partial park development. A second theme was simply "very limited parks development" until such time as all the park property is acquired. Part of this theme was concern for access to the parcel. With development of the park and limited access, the park could become an attractive "nuisance" as children cut through yards to get to the play area. Residents also expressed concern that perhaps the park should be left natural and preserve the tree line and central features of the park to the north. Finally, this theme was considered most efficient in cost and design. Residents suggested that the City mow more often and improve the existing turf. The final theme was that the City should not do anything until all the property is acquired. One resident indicated that even playground equipment would not benefit the entire park service area but only those adjacent to the park. Another comment was that the City' would be much further ahead by waiting until everything was in place before proceeding with a design that benefits everyone. This individual lived on the fringe area of the park and felt that other residents who were going to be serviced by this park had not been contacted and that they, too, should have input into the park's design. His expectation was simply that if the City was going to proceed with Installing playground equipment here, why not install it in another park- in the Service District so his children would have equal access. This perspective was also shared by the comments of residents who felt that the City should leave the park alone until access issues and total design could be worked out. STAFF INPUT AND DISCUSSION Some of the residents have expressed frustration over the long delay in developing this park. When some of them moved in, there was an expectation that there would be a park next to their homes and, in fact, the land is there. A time line has never been established for the development of the park although It has been assumed It would occur at such time as acquisition from the Brown property would allow for additional parkland. Certainly no one expected that over 12 years would have lapsed between the initial dedication of Walden Heights Park and the potential acquisition of parkland from the Brown property. Although it would be wonderful to acquire the Brown property by purchase, it does not seem economically viable based on the rumored price of the property. Staff could not recommend the option of purchasing the property. Although "early" parks dedication could be sought, (as has occurred in other areas) there appears to be no strong motivation for the owner since the property Is in an estate. Staff would also remind the Commission that the last time land was acquired through early dedication, the process took nearly two years from Initial contact to completion. There is a strong sentiment for preserving the trees on the west edge of the park. At the neighborhood meeting, staff indicated that tree preservation is an important part of the City's park design process and would be the City's preference. However, it was recognized that some tree loss is Inevitable with any development. That is why the question was asked of the group, "what would be an acceptable percentage of tree loss". Not surprising, many people commented that there should be no tree loss while others felt that tree loss of 10% or greater would be acceptable. If the Advisory Commission and the community adhere to the concept that there will be no tree loss, acquisition of additional park property immediately to the west of the current parcel may not necessarily be critical to the current and future park. A connection via trailways or the mere presence of it (the additional land) being there has obvious advantages. However, the Advisory Commission may wish to consider acquisition of additional park property from Brown at another location. On the Brown property, it is obvious that a wetland dominates the center portion of the site and presents an option for dedication for development of a park. This would "move" the park closer to the central area of the park service district and provide a somewhat easier access to residents who live closer to Johnny Cake Ridge Road or in the Brittany Additions. Should the Commission determine that that is the future location of the park, then potential development of the existing park makes more sense. WHAT ABOUT COST? If the Advisory Commission chooses to move ahead with some Improvements to the existing park, whether short term or long term, there are obvious cost implications. At this point In time, it would be extremely difficult to provide the Commission with any reliable cost estimate for parks development of the existing parcel. Trailway connection and playground installation without significant grading or turf Improvement would probably cost somewhere in the range of $40-50,000. Grading to provide for open play and playground equipment would require inclusion of topsoil being Imported to the site. Grading, seeding and topsoil will also run between $40-50,000. Again, these are simply -general cost figures and could change dramatically dependent upon development of a specific design for the park. In summation, staff is unable to provide the Commission with any degree of accuracy, a good cost number for moving ahead with a limited parks development plan until there is better definition provided as to what would be in the park. FOR COMMISSION ACTION There are several alternatives for the Commission to consider. 1. One alternative could be to determine that it is not feasible to move ahead with a phased approach to the current Walden Heights Park's development. 2. The Commission could determine that going ahead with a phased development of the park is feasible but recognize that whatever improvements may be made will have to be redone with additional dedication of the property to the west. 3. The Commission could determine that they will move ahead with the development of the existing parcel and recognize that any development of any additional property to the west will be separate and will only be Integrated via trailway. 4. The Commission can determine to move ahead with development of the exisitng area, recognizing that the City will seek to acquire future dedications of the Brown property near or in close proximity to the wetlands area. (While the City may wish to do this, the owner/developer may have serious objections.) The Commission is asked to make a recommendation to the City Council as to an appropriate action regarding this particular park parcel. KV:cm c2/walden.hts WALDEN HEIGHTS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1994 On October 26, a meeting with the Walden Heights neighborhood (20 adults) and the Parks and Recreation Department took place at City Hall. The focus of the meeting was to discuss, in short, the feasibility of various ideas as they related to topography, vegetation, utilities, ,slope and site access and to develop an inventory of the expectations, needs and constraints for the neighborhood park Site survey information was presented by C. J. Lilly as well as typical design layouts for a neighborhood park. Ken Vraa mentioned that the service area for this park extends 3/4 of one mile in each direction and offered a number of optional elements that may be considered for the park. A questionnaire was handed out at the neighborhood meeting which can be summarized as follows. Who and what do the neighbors want to see in the park?' Three-quarters of the responses favored a designated play area for children twelve years and under and nearly all responses mentioned the need for a multipurpose open space to serve both the immediate neighborhood and larger service area. Fifty percent of the surveys included the need for a basketball court, asphalt trial, picnic site, and maintaining the sledding hill. Question 2 asked what concerns they may have. The two most frequently mentioned concerns regarding the park are maintaining the tree line and providing an appropriate, safe access. Other concerns related to establishing a sense of privacy, an expedient construction schedule, maintaining a sense of untouched nature within the park, site too small, late night rowdies, and acquisition of additional parkland. Question 3 asked about priority. There was a wide range of thoughts in response to the park's most important priority. One quarter of the people want a playground as soon as possible. One quarter said access and safety were the most important priorities Nearly one half of the neighbors thought that saving the trees and maintaining an open, unstructured play area was the most important priority. The final question asked what percent tree loss would be acceptable in the future development of the park? Over half of the group said less than 10%, one quarter of them said 10% - 30% and two people would accept 50% - 100% tree loss. Before the meeting was adjourned, the neighbors were encouraged to direct additional concerns, opportunities, and ideas to Ken before the November 14 Parks Advisory Commission meeting for review. Respectfully submitted, Monica Mogren n7/mogren.drf /L1 wa.~ MEMO city of eagan DATE: NOVEMBER 3, 1994 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: 1995 PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION REVIEW HISTORY The Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission annually reviews the parks dedication formula for possible revisions and for recommendations to the City Council. This review is typically done during the fall of the year with the recommendations, when adopted, becoming effective on January 1 of the following year. BACKGROUND Staff has provided a history of dedication fees with this year's report from 1989 through 1994. Staff has also provided you with copies of the actual park dedication policy and trails dedication policy. Fees charged by other communities are Included on page IA& and reflect the fees and charges from 1993 through 1994 for six communities. REVIEW As Commission Members are aware, the City of Eagan's park dedication policy Is based on the City's minimum community criteria for meeting parkland needs of Eagan residents. Eagan has determined that 15 acres of park shall be required for each 1,000 residents. The policy also averages land values for various land uses, i.e. single family, multiple and commercial. The City has variable rates of land dedication from as low as 8% to as high as 14% with multiple family dwelling units (based on density, i.e. the number of people who require park services). Some communities, when receiving a cash dedication, have established policies which require a percentage of the land valuation. This value is determined by an appraisal process. Eagan does not use an appraisal process for determining an average market value. The Advisory Commission's responsibility Is to help determine what the "average market value" is for property classifications which then is computed Into a "cash equivalent per residential unit". /L3. The work of reviewing the parks dedication policy for Eagan becomes harder and harder each subsequent year In determining land values. There is almost no comer of the community which has property that can be considered "raw land" from which to consider as the base for cash dedication. In the past, the Advisory Commission was able to use numerous land sales to help determine what average land values are. Because of the lack of raw land, this system has provided less valuable information with each year. Staff is aware of a number of land transactions in the community and what asking prices are on several of the properties that are available. The cheapest land sale the City staff is aware of during calendar year 1994 was a parcel sold to Independent School District 196. This parcel was sold at approximately $25,000/acre. Other parcels of land have gone from $30- 40,000/acre. Commission members must be cautioned that land sales are often affected by 1)terms of the agreement, 2) usable land, 3) assessments on the property, 4)proximity and cost of providing utilities and 5) the most recent impact of wetlands on the site. One final comment, Commission Members might recall that Shamrock Development, the developer of Pines Edge Addition, commented that they "would have preferred to pay the City a cash dedication rather than make a land dedication". Their rationale was there was a disparity between the cash dedication and land dedication required. The land was more valuable than the cash. OTHER COMMUNITIES As previously mentioned, staff has prepared a chart comparing six growth communities with Eagan. Perhaps the most aggressive of the six communities is Chanhassen. In 1994, this community increased it's single family parks dedication from $600/unit to $900/unit, apartments and multiples from $525/unit to $790/unit and commercial property from $3,000/acre to $4,500/acre. In addition, one-third of this base value is added for trails. This would make Chanhassen's single family parks dedication $900 plus a $300 trails dedication. Plymouth saw a steady progression of its rates in the late 1980's through 1994. Plymouth uses a methodology for setting it's residential rates on average values as determined by the assessor. Plymouth anticipates an increase in 1995. There Is no trails dedication in this community. FOR COMMISSION DISCUSSION There are several approaches the Advisory Commission could take in considering their review of parks dedication fees. One approach might simply be to find an acceptable average given other communities current and proposed dedication requirements. A second approach would be to consider the "inflationary approach". The Commission may simply determine that all the land values have Increased, applying a straight percentage increase across all of those classifications. A third approach would be closer to the initial intent of the dedication ordinance and that is to determine land sale values by categories. Finally, the last approach may be a combination of all of the above. Single family homes still are dominating the market with lesser interest in the multi family (apartment) dwellings. The Commission also needs to recognize that the City of Eagan does have an additional dedication requirement that is tied to parks dedication land values. Water quality dedications are calculated on the same values that are established for parks dedication. At this time, no other community has such a dedication requirement which Is based on park dedication for water quality. FOR COMMISSION ACTION The Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Is asked to begin their review process for parks/trails dedication fees and make a recommendation to the City Council relative to the land values for single family, duplex, multiple, apartments, and commerciallindustrial property. c2/parksded.95 . 5........................ . ....................................................:.......:.:..:..:..:.:..::.19.9.3::1tAiES:........:......................................1994..{kt Chanhassen $600/Unit - Single Family $900/Unit - Single Family $525/Unit - Multi-Family $790/Unit - Multi-Family $3,000/Ac - Commercial $4,500/Ac - Commercial Trail 1 /3 of above fees per unit/ac Eagan $700/Unit - Single Family $724/Unit - Single Family $621/Unit - Duplex $640/Unit - Duplex $553/Unit - Townhouse/Quad $572/Unit - Townhouse/Quad $559/Unit - Apartment/Multiple $575/Unit - Apartment/Multiple $.055/sq.ft. - Commercial $0.5665/sq.ft - Commercial Eden Prairie $825/Unit - All Residential $900/Unit - All Residential Approximate 5% $3,250/Ac - Commercial increase expected Inver Grove Heights $850/Unit - Single Family $850/Unit - Single Family Review every odd year $650/Unit - Multi Family $650/Unit - Multi Family Do not anticipate increase In 1995 Commercial Commercial 81- $17511,000 sq.ft.gross floor area 81 - $17511,000 sq.lt.gross floor area 82,3,4 - $125/1000 s.f.g.f.a. 82,3,4 - $125/1000 s.f.g.f.a. Ind - $75/1000 s.f.g.f.a. Ind - $75/1000 s.f.g.f.a. Institutional-$175/1000 s.f.g.f.a. Institutional-$175/1000 s.f.g.f.a. • Lakeville $650/Unit - All Residential $650/Unit - All Residential $650/Unit - All Residential $15O/Unit Trails Dedication $150/Unit Trails Dedication $150/Unit - Trails Dedication Commercial: Commercial: Commercial: 5% of assessed valuation 5% of assessed valuation 5% of assessed valuation Maple Grove $638/Unit - All Residential $714/Unit - All Residentail Will review in $3,150/Ac - Commercial $3,150/Ac - Commercial February, 1995 Plymouth $885/Unit - All Residential $940/Unit - All Residential Increase anticipated $3,600/Ac - Commercial $3,750/Ac - Commercial Increase anticipated 8 8 8 8 40 il! Y; Z Z e 8 8 8 8 8 8 Li an in 8 '_::::?D Y! Yl k in M 4% Me " if 3 8 8 8 8 %0 8 8 H N to 9 u 41 N N N w e~pp IA 4* LAW 8 Q Q 8 v 8 8 %D t*4 Cc; N Q O M! ::i r..i`•: %D Q N i N O. o ~ s z v J .3 W W = r W W y~y /L4 . CITY OF EAGAN PARK DEDICATION POLICY - 1994 POLICY ADOPTING STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING THAT PORTION OF LAND BEING PLATTED, SUBDIVIDED OR DEVELOPED WHICH IS TO BE CONTRIBUTED TO THE CITY IN LIES OF SUCH CONVEYANCE OR DEDICATION, ALL AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 13.20 OF THE CITY CODE. 1. PURPOSE: The City Council recognizes it is essenti al to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Eagan and persons working In Eagan, that the character and quality of the environment be considered to be of major importance in the planning and development of the city. In this regard the manner in which land is developed and used is of high priority. The preservation of land for park, playground and public open space purposes as it relates to the use and development of land for residential, commercial/industrial purposes is essential to the maintaining of a healthful and desirable environment for all citizens of the City. The City must not only provide these necessary amenities for our citizens today, but also be insightful to the needs of our future citizens. It is recognized by the City Council that the demand for park, playground and public open space within a municipality is directly related to the density and intensity of development permitted and allowed within any given area. Urban type developments mean greater numbers of people and higher demands for park, playground and public open space. To disregard this principle is to inevitably over-tax existing facilities and thus, diminish the quality of the environment for all. The City's Park Systems Plan Study has established minimum community criteria for meeting the needs of the residents of Eagan. In order to meet the community needs for parks and open space, 15 acres of park shall be required for each 1,000 residents of which 12 acres shall be designated as neighborhood parks. This shall be the standard upon which the City shall establish Its parkland and parks cash dedication. It is the policy of Eagan that the following standards and guidelines for the dedication of land for park, playground, and public open space purposes (or cash contributions in lieu of such dedication) in the subdividing and developing of land within the city shall be directly related to the density and intensity of each subdivision and development. 1994 Parks Dedication Page 2 2. RESIDENTIAL PARKLAND DEDICATION The amount of land to be dedicated by a developer shall be based on the gross area of the proposed subdivision, proposed type of dwelling unit and density. Census data for 1985 of 3.5 residents for single family, 2.8 for duplex, 2.1 for townhouse/quad. and 1.9 for apartments has been used as density standards for formulating calculations In meeting the criteria of park needs of Eagan residents. The formula for land dedication: The greater of 1) proposed unit per acre 2) zones density. DWELLING UNITS LAND TO BE DEDICATED 0 - 1.9 units per acre 8% 1.9 - 3.5 units per acre 10% 3.5 - 5.9 units per acre 12% 6 - 10 units per acre 14% 10+ units per acre Add .5% for each unit over 10 3. STANDARDS FOR ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES A. Land proposed to be dedicated for public purposes shall meet identified needs of the City as contained in the Park Systems Plan and Comprehensive Guide Plan: B. Prior to dedication for public purpose, the subdivider shall deliver to the City Attorney, an abstract of title or registered property abstract for such dedication. Such title shall vest in the City good and marketable title, free and clear of any mortgages, liens, encumbrances, assessments and taxes. The conveyance 'documents shall be in such form acceptable to the City. C. The required dedication and/or payment of fees-in-lieu of land dedication shall be made at time of final plat approval. D. The removal of trees, topsoil, storage of construction equipment, burying of construction debris, or stockpiling of surplus Is strictly forbidden without the written approval of the Director of Parks and Recreation. E. Grading and utility plans, which may affect or Impact the proposed park dedication, . shall be reviewed and approved by the Parks and Recreation Director prior to dedication , or at such time as reasonably determined. IM 1994 Patric Dedication Page 3 F. To be eligible for park dedication credit, land dedicated is to be located outside of drainways, flood plains or ponding area the site has been developed. Grades exceeding 12% or are unsuitable for parks development shall be considered for partial dedication. Where ponding has been determined to have a park function, credit will be given at a rate of 50% of the pond and adjoining land area below the high water level; a minimum of 70% of land above the high water mark shall be dedicated before pond credit is granted. Other City park dedication policies relating to pond dedication must also be complied with. In those cases where subdivider's and developers of land provide significant amenities such as, but not limited to swimming pools, tennis courts, handball fields, etc, within the development for the benefit of those residing or working therein, and where, in the judgment of the Director of Parks and Recreation, such amenities significantly reduce the demands for public recreational facilities to serve the development, the Director of Parks and Recreation, such amenities significantly reduce the demands for public recreational facilities to serve the development, the Director may recommend to the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission that the amount of land to be dedicated for park, playground and public open area space (or cash contributions in lieu of such dedication) be reduced by an amount not to exceed 25% of the amount calculated under paragraph 2 above. G. The City, upon review, may determine that the developer shall create and maintain some form of on-site recreation use by the site residents such as tot lots and open play space. This requirement may be in addition to the land or cash dedication requirement. 4. CASH DEDICATION If, at the option of the City it is determined that a cash dedication shall be made, said, cash shall be placed in a special fund for Parks and Recreation use and deposited by the developer with the City prior to final plat approval. . The City Council, upon review and recommendation of the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission, shall annually determine by resolution the park cash dedication fee per residential unit. Said fee shall be determined by the average market value of undeveloped residential property by zoning classification, served by major City utilities, divided by the number of units per acre which shall provide the equivalency of twelve acres per thousand population. 15d 1994 Park Dedication Page 4 Said cash dedication, effective January 1, 1994 shall be: Cash Equivalent Units Per Per Residential Housing Tvoe Average Market Value 100 Population Unit Single family $16,892 per acre 28 $724.00 Duplex $18,655 per acre 35 $640.00 Townhouse/Quad $22,387 per acre 47 $572.00 Apts/Multiple $24,928 per acre 52 $575.00 Cash dedication shall be determined/computed at the rate in effect at the time of final plat. S. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS Subdivider's and . developers of commerclal/industrial land, including commercial/industrial portions of Planned Developments, shall be required atthetime the site plan is approved and building permits are issued to dedicate to the City for park, playground and public open space purposes, an amount of land up to 7.5% of the net land area within the development as determined by the City. In those cases where the City does not require park or open space within, such developments, the City shall require payment of fees in lieu of such land dedication in an amount equal to $.05665 per square foot of net land area, or such amount-as determined by the City Council. Cash shall be contributed at the time of approval of each final plat or at the time of site plan or building permit approval, as determined by the City. The fee dedication requirement for all commercial/industrial plats which have received site plan approval prior to January 1, 1983, but have not been issued building permit, approval from the City shall be in an amount equal to $.028 per sq. ft. of net land which shall be contributed at the time of building permit approval. A credit of up to 25% of the required dedication may be allowed by the City Council for on-site storm sewer, water, ponding and settling basins provided that such improvements benefit identifiable park and recreation water resources. The City Council, upon review and recommendation of the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission, may annually review and determine by resolution, an adjustment to the industrial/commercial fee based upon the City's estimate of the average value of undeveloped commercial/industrial land in the City. 1994 Park Dedication Page Five 6. REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS Developers shall be responsible for making certain improvements to their developments for park, playground and public open space purposes as follows: A. Provide finished grading and ground cover for all park, playground, trail and public open spaces within their development as part of their development contract or site plan approval responsibilities. Landscape screening shall be in accordance with City Policy. V B. Establish park boundary corners for the purpose of erecting park limit signs. The developer shall contact the appropriate Parks and Recreation Department personnel for the purpose of identifying park property corners. C. Provide sufficient public road access of no less than 300 feet for neighborhood parks and additional frontage for community parks. 7. AUTHORITY The State of Minnesota has' recognized the importance of providing for parks and open space in M.S.A. 462.358, Subdivision 2 (b) which clearly gives the right to cities in its subdivisions regulations to require reasonable portions for public use. The City of Eagan has, by this dedication policy, chosen to exercise this right in establishing minimum requirements for meeting the public needs. ?ROCW URES93PARKOFO CITY OF EAGAN TRAIL DEDICATION 1994 POLICY ADOPTING STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING THAT PORTION OF LAND BEING PLATTED, SUBDIVIDED OR DEVELOPED WHICH IS TO BE CONVEYED OR DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC FOR TRAIL PURPOSES OR WITH RESPECT TO WHICH CASH IS TO BE CONTRIBUTED TO THE CITY IN LIEU OF SUCH CONVEYANCE OR DEDICATION, ALL AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 13.20 OF THE CITY CODE. 1. PURPOSE The City Council recognizes that in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Eagan, a standard be adopted to complete the Park Trail as set forth In the Eagan Comprehensive Guide Plan. The Eagan trial system is designed to provide links between the various points of interest and public facilities which exist and are planned within the community. To more adequately assure the timeliness and priority of the completion of segments of the trail system, the Council has resolved that as a prerequisite to plat approval, subdividers shall dedicate land for trails and/or shall make cash contributions to the City's park trail fund as provided by this section. 2. TRAIL LAND DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS A. Land to be dedicated shall be reasonably suited for Its intended use and shall be at a location identified upon the City of Eagan's Trail Plan. B. The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission shall recommend to the City Council the trail land dedication and/or cash contribution requirements for proposed subdivision. C. Changes in density of plats shall be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for reconsideration of trail land dedication and cash contribution requirements. D. When a proposed trail has been indicated in the City's official map or Comprehensive Plan, and it Is located in whole or in part within the proposed plat, it shall be designated as such on the plat and shall be dedicated to the City of Eagan. If the subdivider elects not to dedicate an area in excess of the land required hereinunder for such a proposed trail, the City may consider acquiring the trail land through purchase or condemnation. E. Land area conveyed or dedicated to the City shall not be used in calculated density requirements of the City zoning ordinance. My. 1994 Trail Dedication Page 2 3. CASH DEDICATION A. In lieu of trail land dedication as set forth on the City's Trail Plan, the City may require the following case donations: - Residential Dwelling Units $103.00 per dwelling unit Commercial/industrial/ Public Facility $880.00 per acre 6. The city may elect to receive a combination of cash and land for trail use. The fair market value of the land the City requires for its trail system shall be subtracted from the cash contribution requirement set forth In paragraph 3(a). The remainder shall be cash a contribution requirement. C. The fair market value shall be determined as of the time of preliminary plat approval in accordance with the following: 1. The City and the developer may agree as to the fair market value; or 2. The fair market value may be based upon a current appraisal submitted to the City by the subdivider at the subdivider's expense. The appraisal shall be made by appraisers who are approved members of the MAI or equivalent real estate appraisal societies. 3. If the City disputes such appraisal, the City may, at the subdividers expense, obtain a second appraisal of the property by an appraiser who is a member of the MAI or equivalent real estate appraisal societies. The second appraisal shall be conclusive evidence of the fair market value of the land. D. Planned Developments with mixed land uses shall make cash and/or trail land contributions in accordance with this section based upon the percentage of land devoted to the various uses. F. Cash for trail contributors are to be calculated at the time of final plat approval. With respect to a cash dedication for residential units, payment shall be required prior to the City releasing the final plat for recording purposes. With respect to commercial/industrial/public facility property, payment for the cash dedication shall be made at the time of the application for the building permit. F. Cash contributions for the trail dedication shall be deposited in the City's Park and Recreation Trail Development Fund and shall only be used for trail planning, acquisition or development. l*DIJIES93TJJL.VW MEMO city of eagan DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 1994 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: PQ DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION SUBJECT: PARK FACILITY FEES AND CHARGES BACKGROUND The Commission is annually provided the opportunity to review the fees and charges applied to reserved use of park facilities. Based on the Commission's review, a recommendation is forwarded to the City Council for the next fiscal year. The list of fees charged in 1994 Is attached. DISCUSSION The purpose of the fees and charges is to enable the City to capture the direct costs related to a reserved, exclusive use of a facility. Examples of direct costs are trash removal, restroom supplies, field lights and field marking supplies. In-roads are made toward covering salaries of seasonal park and balifield attendant salaries, however, the duties of those employees on any given day are not exclusive to a facility reservation. In 1994: 102 picnic kits were reserved 211 pavilion reservations were made 54 shelter building reservations were made 12 sun shelter uses were recorded I picnic table request was received 6 softball tournaments were served 35 "challenge" softball field reservations occurred 32 sand volleyball reservations were made 36 youth travel teams were served 4 adult baseball teams played 10 or more games 4 adult soccer teams played home matches In Eagan 3 adult tennis teams played home matches In Eagan 0 concession permits were written 10 chuckwagon rentals occurred 12 canopy rentals were served 22 tubing facility reservations were made /3s Revenue data is available through September 30, 1994. Most events have been completed; no significant change is anticipated at year end. 1994 1993 Picnic kits, chuckwagon, canopy $1,674.00 $1,450.00 Pavilions, shelter buildings, sun shelters 12,959.00 11,635.00 Athletic facility rent 9,734.50 9,415.00 Tubing hill reservations 130.00 -0-. $24,497.50 $22,500.00 The increase In revenue Is primarily a result of the rate increases Instituted In 1994. Most facilities are near maximum levels of use. ISSUE The City of Cottage Grove conducted an extensive facility use survey this spring. The problem with surveys of this nature is that facilities vary; for example, a pavilion in Eagan is unlike structures that are called pavilions elsewhere. Despite the inability to draw direct comparisons, trends can be noted. The Cottage Grove survey places Eagan's fees and charges on the high end of the scale for most facilities. Only tennis court and picnic kit reservations are higher elsewhere. Staff recommends that Eagan's park facility fees and charges remain at current levels for FY 1995. Referring to the Cottage Grove study, more than half of the communities that charge fees, charge a separate fee for non-resident corporations or individuals. In 1994, twenty-nine of Eagan's 67 reservations for challenge softball games or sand volleyball court use came from non-resident corporations or individuals. (43%) Fifty- one of Eagan's 211 pavilion reservations came from non resident corporations or individuals this year. (24%) Staffs experience is that frequently the individual making a reservation for a corporation is a resident, however, the corporation itself is not located in the city. Staff spoke with representatives from Lakeville, South St. Paul and Shakopee concerning their philosophies on non-resident fees. All three stated that their Commissions were of the opinion that residents should receive a tax based benefit and that the nominally higher non-resident fees are justified. Inquiry with the State of Minnesota concerning limitations on fee structure for facilities that benefitted from state or federal grant funds reveals new rules. Non-residents can be charged up to twice as much as residents for the use of facilities constructed with grant assistance. FOR COMMISSION ACTION Staff is requesting that the Commission prepare a recommendation to the City Council concerning park facility fees and charges for FY 1995. The Commission may choose to: ¦ Approve the fees and charges as presented OR ¦ Recommend fees and charges at an alternate level AND Based on the philosophical position of the Commission concerning non-resident fees: ¦ Recommend or not recommend the adoption of non-resident fees ¦ At the level presented by staff OR ¦ At a level determined by the Commission 7 PARKS AND RECREATION 1994 Fee Proposed Change 1995 Park Fees Picnic Kit $ 3.00/7.00 Trapp Farm and Thomas Lake Pavilions (1) $ 95.00/Day $115.00/Day Non-Resident 65.00/1/2 Day 85.00/1/2 Day Non-Resident Enclosed Shelter Buildings (1) $ 95.00/Day $115.00/Day Non-Resident 65.00/1/2 Day 85.00/1/2 Day Non-Resident Open Shelters (Sun Shelters) $ 30.00/Day $ 50.00/Day Non-Resident Extra Picnic Tables (maximum of six) $ 25.00 Athletic Fadlties/Shelters (1) Fields $ 55.00/Field/Day $ 75.00/Fieid/Day Non-Resident Lights (if required) - Tournaments 30.00/Field/Day Building Cleaning 55.00/Day Restrooms/Bases/Field Chalking $ 30.00/reservation $ 50.00/reservation Non-Resident Maintenance Fee - Travel Baseball 65.00/YouthlTeam 165.00/AdulVTeam (6-9 games) 315.00/Adult/Team (10+ games) - Travel Soccer/Hockey 65.00/Travel Team Concession Permit (maximum of 3) $215.00 Community Rooms Events $ 55.00 Profit and Fund Raising 110.00 Chuckwagon Grill $ 30.00 $ 50.00 Non-Resident Canopy $ 55.00/Day $ 75.00/Day Non-Resident Trapp Farm Reserved Tubing Facility (1) 1-25 people $ 25.00/Hour 26-100 people 25.00/Hour plus $1.00/per person/hr over 25 people (1) Required Damage Deposit $150.00 c2Aeea.95 FACILMY USE SURVEY I PARK FACIUTIES I I i r IBASE13AUJSOFTBALL COMPLEX -SURVE M-1 I ! 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Through the adoption of this policy, the City of Eagan made its intentions known to protect, preserve, and enhance the natural environment of the community and to encourage a resourceful and prudent approach to the development of wooded areas. It is the responsibility of the Division of Forestry to oversee the application of this policy. This action specifically involves the review of proposed developments as to how they will impact existing significant tree/woodland resources, discussions and negotiations with developers and builders, on- site Inspection of related tree preservation activities, and follow-up of City Council approved conditions as they relate to the preservation of said resources. In April 1994, the original Tree Preservation Guidelines were revised upon recommendations from the Forestry Division. The general intent of this revision was to provide clients with a more "user friendly" version of the original guidelines. Specific revisions included: - Title change from "Guidelines' to 'Policy" - Addition of procedural flow chart - Inclusion of "specimen tree" category - Segregation of Tree Preservation Policy specific to builders of single family residential lots - Font style change, use of subheadings, duplex printing. Feedback from users of the revised policy has been very positive, with the general feeling that this new format is easier to understand and apply. Application of Tree Preservation Policy During its first year of implementation, the Forestry Division has reviewed all submitted development proposals as they relate to tree preservation. It Is the developer/builders responsibility to determine the existence of significant trees and/or woodlands on the property to be developed. If a significant resource does exist on site, the Tree Preservation Policy process is initiated. As a matter of note, all development proposals are field checked by staff to confirm the presence or lack of a significant resource. Pap.lOf 5 . As of September 1994, the Tree Preservation Policy has been applied to seventeen developments. Statistics relating to the implementation'of the Tree Preservation Policy as it pertains to these developments are provided in the attached table entitled 1993-1994 Tree Preservation Policy Statistics. The table is developed with individual developments listed on the left column, and various statistics listed across the top. These statistics include (from left to right): Number of existing significant trees, broken down into classes of oak, miscellaneous hardwoods, conifers, and woodlands (square feet) * • Number of significant trees and square feet of woodland removed as a result of development Percent of the total number of significant trees or woodlands removed Percent allowable removal according to the Tree Preservation Policy for each development Percent actual removal for each development Required mitigation resulting from removal in excess of allowed amount. Summary A review of the data in the attached table reveals that: • Overall, significant tree removal averaged 20% (in most cases, the policy allowed removal of 25% of the total number of trees). For 11 of the 17 developments removal of significant trees was at or below allowable limits. For all sites combined, individual breakdown of significant tree removal are 21% for oaks (61% of total oak removal occurred on just two developments), 20% for miscellaneous hardwoods, and 13% for conifers. For all 17 sites combined, significant tree removal totalled 238 oak trees, 101 miscellaneous hardwoods, and 14 conifers. For all 17 sites combined, significant woodland removal totalled 47,190 square feet (61% of the total 77,600 square feet existing on sites before development). A total of 158 category B trees will be planted as result of tree removal exceeding allowable limits. * Significant Tree A healthy tree measuring a minimum of eight inches in Diameter for hardwood Deciduous Trees or a minimum of 12 Inches in Diameter for softwood Deciduous Trees measured at 54 inches above the ground, and a minimum of 12 feet In height for Conlferous/Evergreen Trees. Significant Woodland A grouping or cluster of Coniferous and/or upland Deciduous Trees with contiguous crown cover, occupying 500 or more square feet of property, which are comprised predominantly of a single species of Deciduous Trees between four Inches and twelve Inches in Diameter or Coniferous Trees between four feet and twelve feet In height Page 2of5 I in general, these statistics indicate that the Tree Preservation Policy is serving the function that it was intended to. That is, to encourage developers and builders of property within the city of Eagan to, as much as possible, protect and preserve the environment and natural beauty of the city. The fact that average significant tree removal is at 20% tells us that our standards for allowable removal are set at fair levels. One area that does not have such positive numbers is in the removal of significant woodlands. As the statistics indicate, removal of significant woodlands averaged out at M. Further examination of these developments reveals that they consisted of smaller tracts of woodlands comprised of volunteer softwood deciduous tree species, aspen, cottonwood or box-elder. What is usually the case is that through efforts to preserve larger significant trees on site, some amount of significant woodlands are removed as roads, utilities, and/or building pads are planned for. It has been the practice of the City to place higher emphasis on preserving larger old grown trees, recognizing that restoration of softwood woodlands is significantly more achievable. Obviously, when significant woodland removal exceeds allowable limits, the tree replacement schedule is enforced. Recommendations Recent discussion has taken place as to whether the policy is strict enough. This question should probably be broken down into several parts. First, are the allowable removal limits set at a fair level? Because of the fact that 65% of all development where the policy has been enforced have been able to comply with or stay below this limit, it would seem the allowable removal limits are set at an appropriate amount. For those developments which are unable to comply with allowable removal percentages, reasons for excess removal have included the following: topography; removal of vegetation necessary to grade the area into developable conditions; access restrictions; entrance and/or interior roads designed to match existing layouts; presence of wetlands (at times decisions are made to preserve wetland sites over certain vegetation species). The second question is: are Tree Replacement Schedule standards tough enough? Are we requiring developers/builders who exceed their allowable removal to replace lost trees or woodlands with enough smaller sized trees? The Tree Replacement Schedule was set up so that as larger, more "valuable" trees are removed in excess of allowed limits, a greater number of replacement trees are required as mitigation. For example, mitigation for a 25" oak is set at four category B (2 1/2" diameter) trees, versus mitigation for a softwood deciduous tree (e.g. poplar) is set at two category B trees. Staff believes that little advantage would be gained by increasing the number of trees required as mitigation for tree removal above limits. Minimal tree/woodland loss is more likely to be gained through more positive avenues, such as preliminary meetings and on-site planning with developers and engineers, as opposed to the more negative approach of stricter tree replacement as punishment for tree removal in excess of allowable limits. One revision which has been made in the area of tree replacement was the inclusion of stricter replacement requirements for "specimen tree" removal. This amendment increases the number of replacement trees needed when large hardwood species (greater than 30" diameter) are removed in excess of allowable limits. A good deal of emphasis is placed on the preservation of all specimen trees as staff meets with Page 3of5 I developers and planners of proposed development plans. These large trees are usually more than 100 years old and deserve special attention. A third question which should probably be discussed is the degree to which actual enforcement of the Tree Preservation Policy is practicable. Currently, the Supervisor of Forestry performs several on-site inspections as the development process progresses. These occur in the planning phase, as well as in the pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases. It is the intention of staff that all "bugs" are worked out of the system before any action takes place on ground. However, what sometimes happens is that site conditions differ from original paper plans. Contour elevations are different than originally shown, actual tree condition and location is different than expected when viewed on the plan, or species and woodland composition differs from what the submitted plan reveals. These are situations that result in the need for decisions to be made in the field as staff meets with developers and builders. Additional mitigation is sometimes required as additional trees are removed. This is the particular situation where stricter standards may need to be applied. Specifically, if any significant tree or significant woodland which was intended to be saved on the Tree Preservation Plan is destroyed or damaged as a result of the construction process, stricter standards than what is currently set forth in the Tree Replacement Schedule should be enforced. The intent of these stricter standards would be to encourage developers or builders to more accurately plan out development plans and/or not be so quick to remove "that additional tree in the way of some particular construction process". More discussion should be given to this matter. Conclusion In its short year of existence, the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Policy does seem to be accomplishing its overall goal. That is, to encourage wise and efficient development of available land. Statistics indicate that the majority of development projects can meet or stay below allowable removal limits. Although staff places the emphasis on "tree preservation" versus "tree replacement", the Tree Replacement Schedule within the Tree Preservation Policy does appear to be functioning as expected. Some minor revisions in this area should be discussed. The Tree Preservation Policy, realizing its relatively short time since adoption, should stay in a format that will allow for it to be shaped and revised as seen fit by City staff, Park Commission, and City Council alike. It is imperative that staff have the ability to enforce the Tree Preservation Policy to the extent of its limits, while at the same time not push- it beyond these same limits. The most important aspect of having this type of Tree Preservation Policy is that it allows for staff, Including the Forestry Division, Park Department, planners, engineers, and landscape architects to work along with developers of proposed projects as the pla ping process progresses. Our overall goal should be the same, to assure the orderly lopment within wooded areas resulting in minimal tree and habitat loss. Gregg 140A Jo . VonDel-lnde Supervis r f Forestry S erintendent of Parks phdsk rmamo Pays4of5 i R • N m • • • r • • R g • • ol- _ H ~ R lEi • V R R R 3 R ii i ii i iQ 9 R !6 N g OS~ Cgs 0 as n ~ A gyp" Oj z e, W W !5 N O . O r • O • ~ www • • • • • • • • • . ^ b r O m ~ O w O • O N h ~ O b ~ r O T -0. '01 ID city of eager MEMO DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 1994 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: INTEREST IN VACANT PROPERTY ISSUE The Commission is asked if they have any interest In acquiring five lots east of Wescott Commons Park. BACKGROUND Staff has received a letter from Mr. Fred Richter representing an architectural firm who has acquired, through settlement action, five lots east of Wescott Commons Park adjacent to Wescott Square (see attached letter). Mr. Richter Is Inquiring as to whether the City has any interest in acquiring these lots and is suggesting that the City could acquire them at the $17,300 per lot assessed land value as determined by Dakota County. These lots were originally part of the Wescott Hills 3rd Addition intended for multi-unit residential development. The site has previously been graded and there Is only voluntary vegetative growth on the site. There is a swale that runs east and west through the middle of the property for drainage purposes. Mr. Richter has also acquired Lots I and 2, directly east of Lot 17. Mr. Richter is interested In selling those lots to the City as well, although he has indicated there is an expressed interest from a developer for those two lots. FOR COMMISSION DISCUSSION With the completion of Wescott Commons Park, the addition of five lots for park purposes is certainly suspect. Wescott Commons Park provides for playground equipment, a small open play space and trailway. With. the addition of these lots, particularly since they are separated from Westcott Commons Park, the question of adding "value" to the existing park should be considered. Are additional amenities deemed desirable for this neighborhood such as an archery range, skating rink, tennis court, horseshoe court, etc? An alternative Is to simply acquire the property and to maintain it as green space and use It as an addition to the park for undetermined purposes. The cost to put this area into turf would be approximately $3-7,000. Given other park needs, is another expenditure here a good Investment? 1¢7. The Commission is asked to discuss the desirability and suitability of this property and communicate to Staff Council, and Mr. Richter any interest in acquiring the property for parks purposes. FOR COMMISSION ACTION To determine the interest of the City in Lots 15, 16, 17, 18. and 19 as well as Lots I and 2 directly east of Wescott Commons Park. September 21, 1994 Ken Was Director of Parks and Recreation City Of Eagan P. O. Box 21199 Eagan MN 55121 Dear Ken: As a follow up to our recent phone conversations, I would like to state our offer to sell to the Eagan Park Board Lots 15,16,17,1 8, and 19 of the Westcott Hills Third Addition. This land is currently vakued at $17,300 per lot by Dakota County on the 1994 tax statement. It is our Intent to recover our costs Into this land which approximates the assessed amount. We would prefer to sell the property at this time and are also considering selling lots I and 2 directly adjacent to the east for duplex residential development. Please let me know if there is Park Board Interest in the property and what terms and conditions the Park Board would propose. Sincerely, rederick C. 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' _ _ '-'','.w ' g 1 d • - `•~'1~ ' Y±h;t'k(1~thhkh~l~~OhkCgS;:tnragae 1 1 _ 1 t\ 0 y . ..;f•.~ • ~aoasaa:loa~~""s;.~YYUVY&a89bG~fs66 - 1 1 _ v €M o yy~ ~ ~ MEMO city of eagan DATE: NOVEMBER 9. 1994 TO: TOM HEDGES, CITY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: HOLZ FARM PROPERTY BACKGROUND The Council has asked staff to pursue the possible acquisition of the Holz Farm property and Middlemist property. On Friday, November 4, staff met with Mr. Dave Johnson, realtor and developer who has acquired purchase options on the Holz Farm property and the Middlemist property directly north of Holz farm. In that meeting, Mr. Johnson indicated it is his Intention to develop the property Into an eleven lot subdivision which he would like to begin next year. Mr. Johnson explained that he is a small lot developer and has developed subdivisions of five to fifteen lots in size. His expectation Is to submit a preliminary plat application in anticipation of marketing the lots in spring, 1995 with all lots sold and built upon by the end of the year. It Is also his expectation that he would sell these lots In the $60-65,000 range because "they have lake access". Staff represented the City's Interest In acquiring the two parcels for historical purposes. Should Mr. Johnson pursue development, the City would look for a land dedication from this subdivision to provide larger access to Manor Lake to fit with the existing parkland previously dedicated with the Manor Lake subdivisions. Given the fact that the City is still Interested In acquiring the property and he would be looking for quick closure, staff pursued what Mr. Johnson felt the value of the property was. MR. JOHNSONS EVALUATION Mr. Johnson felt that the property, developed as an eleven lot subdivision, would provide the opportunity to sell all of the lots at approximately $60-65,000. However, he was willing to negotiate with the City, If the property would be sold quickly, for a price of $400,000. Mr. Johnson reasoned that the return on each of the lots, sold at $60-65,000, justified this price. Staff Is aware that Mr. Johnson has paid $150,00 for the Holz property and $125,000 for the Middlemist property totaling $275,000 for 4.88 acres. (See attachment) /S/. Staff made no response to the $400,000 figure, but did suggest that lot prices at $60- 55,000 were comparatively high given this subdivision's location and lot prices In other subdivisions such as the Rooney Addition. With the potential of the Garden Wood Ponds Addition being final platted, a very competitive market would exist resulting In a longer time frame for holding lots. Mr. Johnson may be willing to negotiate, however, without further direction from the City Council, staff felt it did not have the authority to come to any agreed upon figure. The Council could consider condemnation of the property should they feel there is too great a disparity between Mr. Johnson's value and that which the City feels It is worth. The City has normally stayed away from condemnation, but given the property is devoid of resident owners and has recently changed hands, the Issue of condemnation may be easier to embrace given the lack of personalities so often Involved In condemnation proceedings. PROGRAM USE The Advisory Commission has stated that the intended purpose of the acquisition Is forpreservation/historical purposes. Programming of the parkwould remain consistent with that theme. Other historical farm sites are often used for farmers markets, "apple cider and pumpkin festivals", educational programs, social gatherings and musical events. Definite program use has not been determined but there appears to be numerous opportunities. SUMMARY Mr. Johnson has purchase agreements that are contingent on the successful preliminary platting of the Holz Farm and Middlemist property. Mr. Johnson Is willing to sell the property for a figure of $400,000 assuming the City is willing to enter Into and can close quickly on a purchase agreement. FOR COUNCIL DIRECTION Staff is looking for direction and authorization regarding the disposition of the HolzlMiddlemist properties. NOTE The Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission meets on Monday, November 14. Staff will be presenting this same issue to the Advisory Commission for their input. Staff will prepare a brief summary memorandum of their discussion for the City Council meeting on November 15. KV:cm CIFF ROAD 32 'L-' t h . 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