08/16/1999 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Monday, August 16, 1999
7:00 PM
Eagan Municipal Center
City Council Chambers
A. 6:00 PM - Tour Evergreen, Rahn and Walden Heights Park
B. 7:00 PM Regular Meeting 7:00 pm
C. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:02 pm
D. Approval of Agenda 7:08 pm
E. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 19, 1999 7:09 p
P. Visitors to be Heard 7:10 pm
G. Department Happenings Pages 3-5 7:11 p
H. Consent Agenda 7:20 pm
(1) Rathman Addition - Greg & Valerie Rathman Pages 7-10
(2) Woodcrest Church Pages 11-14
(3) Terminal Drive Business Center - Pages 15-19
(4) 1 ~rant ;,rgenda
(5) =fit;. Pulled from agenda
J. Development Proposals
(1) Gramercy Corporation Pages 21-28 7:21 pm
K. Old Business Page 29 7:3:
(1) Southern Lakes Development
(2) Lexington Point 14t'' - Trail Change Request Pages 31-33 7:45 °m
L. New Business 8:15 pm
(1) E.A.A Presentation and Request
35 8:20 p
(1) Stormwater - Comprehensive Guide Plan Page
M. Parks Development Update 8:25 pm
8:30 pm
M. Water Resources U to
N. Other Business and Reports
(1) City Required Landscaping Pages 37-38 8:40 0 pm.
pm
(2) Council/Commission Workshop - August 24
O. Round Table 8:46 pm
8:50 pro,
P. Adjournment
The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its progn -vices, activirt j ,crliP;es, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, a , rarital status, sexual c,rientation,
or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing top ....Jpate are available upon request
at least 96 hours in advance of the event. I fa notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City will attempt to provide the aids.
ADVISORY PAG; CC
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NAME Feb Mar April T71 July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan
11 15 19 19 16 20 18 is `0
Joseph Bari x X X X
Terry Davis 0* X X X X
ark FHipi X X X 0
Kevin Gutknecht x 0 X
Barbara Johnson Lice C X X X x x x
Robert Kane, Jr. (Alternate) X X 0* X 0* X
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Bonnie Karson s crzary X X p* X
George Kubik x X x
-ee Markell Chair x x X X X
Daryle Petersen x X X Q* X
John Rudolph x X X X X X
Recreation Sub-Committee Natural Resources Sub-Committee A_cgui~itic?/ evelt'~'r'~~C-Sub'Commlttee
Joseph Rari_
Kevin Gutknecht N.Mark Filipi Terry Davis
George Kubik Barbara Johnson
Robert Kane, Jr. Daryle Petersen
Bonnie Karson
John Rudolph Lee Markell
UPCOMING MEETINGS: OPEN ISSUES
1. Commission Review Workshop
2. Spring Maintenance Demonstration
3. Recognition of Sharon Holbeck
8/24/99 5:00-5:30 pm Joint Council/CammissionMeeting 4. Review revenue sources in lieu of park dedication
5. Review Docks
6. Naming Holz Lake (check if named)
7. Seasonal easement at top of Trapp Farm tubing hill
8. Review of bleachers
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
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JOSEPH "ARI 1999 651-454-8442 (H) /2002
3033 Timberwood Trail Yes (3 yr. 1999)
Eagan, MN 55121
TERRY DAVIS 1997 651-452-2635 (H) 1/2000
4895 Safari Pass Yes (3 yr. 1997) 651-310-8941 (W)
Eagan, MN 55122-2690 452-2152 (Home fax)
to r ry. d a y is@ S tP a u l. co m
N. MARK FILIPI May, 651-687-9866 (H) 112001
836 Overlook Place Yes 1997 651-602-1725 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 1998) mark.filipi@metc.state.mn.us
KEVIN GUTKNECHT 1999 651-454-2890 (H) 1/2002
960 Savannah Road Yes (3 yr. 1999) 651-282-4414 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123 kevin_gutknecht@emaii,msn.com
BARBARA JOHNSON 1997 651-452-2609 (H) 1/2001
4535 Oak Chase Road Yes (3 yr. 1998)
Eagan, MN 55123
ROBERT NE, JR. 1999 651-452-3411 (H) 1/2000
1795 Carnelian Lane Yes (alternate 651-714-2035 (W)
Eagan, MN 55122
BONNIE RSON 1998 651-688-6400 (H) 1/2000
3884 North Ridge Drive No (Replaced 612-838-2910 (W)
Steve bkarson@analysts.com
Eagan, MN 55123 Knutson's term
6/97)
GEORGE KUBIK 1993 651-452-3887 (H) 1/2002
3053 Pine Ridge Drive Yes (3 yr. 1996) 612-713-5315 (W)
Eagan, MN 55121 (3 yr. 1999) George_Kubik@mail.fws.gov
LEE MARKELL 1990 651-456-0749 (H) 1/2000
895 Park Knoll Drive Yes (3 yr. 1994) 296-4781 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 1997) 297-1 157 (Fax)
lee.markell@dnr.state.mn.us
DARYLE PETERSEN 1996 651-681-0170 (H) 1/2001
4126 Lantern Lane (3 yr.1998) 612-514-5155 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123 daryle.lee.petersen@medtronic.com
JOHN RUDOLPH 1993 651-454-8761 (H) 1/2001
1644 Norwood Court Yes (3 yr. 1998) 612-707-2402 (Fax)
Eagan, MN 55122 612-707-2526 (voicemail) 7tlst^^
irudolph@burnsville.k 12.mn.us
BAR- °i City Sta j
kvraa@ci.eagan.mn.us cmesko@ci eagan.mn.us golsonC ci.eagan.mn.us jasfahl@~mn
Phone # 651-681-4661 (Cherryl's # after 4:30 pm.)
MEMO
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TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
CJ KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: AUGUST 13,1999
SUBJECT: AUGUST 16 COMMISSION MEETING
The August 160' meeting will be preceded by a tour of three park sites with construction projects underway-,
Rahn tennis courts, Evergreen playground and Walden Heights Park playground. The tour will leave
promptly at 6:00 p.m. from the east lot of the Municipal Center and the regular Commission mw .1
get underway at 7:0 m.
At the workshop on August I0th, the c.." continuing " a recreation facilityl' val
Park was discussed. Time permitting, it m y be beneficial to, -,r uka regular meeting to cc ~_e this
discussion.
After approval of the Agenda Department Happenings, the first action item will be the approval of the
Consent Agenda. A single motion to approve all items is in order unless a member wishes to pull item
for further discussion.
There is a memo covering the one item under development proposals. This proposal is for senior housing
located north of Yankee Doodle Road, near Quarry Park.
At last months meeting, the Southern Lakes Park issue in Inver Grove Heights was deferred to the
recreation sub-committee for review and for a recommended course of action. Attached is a brief summary
of that meeting and the recommendation of the sub -committee. Staff has contacted Mr. Maye ')irector of
Park and Recreation for Inver Grove Heights as was r li ested. Mr. P -ye-- will be present at mot-' ing.
The sub-committee is/will recommending a joint m ' of ' ° ns+o revie,........, ,:t.sue
together. Staff shared this information with Mr. MMyi_rd he is _ i, smaller -ram
each commission deal with the issue rather then both c n missions as a dole. The Inver Grove I icights
Commission has nine members and if both commissions met there would potentially be twenty members in
the group. The Advisory Commission will be asked to take action on this recommendation so that review
of this issue can continue.
The second item under Old Business is a request from the de oiler "Pt1he : Point 14`h Addition to
relocate a trail from the previously approved location to a G background memo
prepared by C. J. Lilly on this item for your review. I % c + , veloper for this addition,
will be at the meeting to present his request. It is staffs ua de 's ding that several residents in the
previously developed subdivisions will be present to address this issue. Members may want to visit t 1
their own to see the area for themselves.
Under New business, the Eagan Athletic Association (EAA) has requested to be placed the Agenda to
present info 'on the need to develop additional athletic facilities to mtheir program n ;
specifically gymnasiums and a "bubble". At the writing of this memo, staff has not received any
information to forward to the Commission regarding this request.
At the last Commission meeting, staff was asked the statues of updating the Storm Water Management
Plan. The question and concern was that ponds might not have enough design capacity to mstorm water
run off Staff passed this request on to the Director of Public Works for response. Enclosed is a response
memo from Director Colbert.
At the July Commission meeting there was a request for infbnnation on the "landscape policy" and how it
is implemented. Attached is a memo prepared by Supervisor of Forestry Gregg Hove for your review.
City Administrator Hodges has information Council Member Carlson will be asking the Council to set
a joint meeting of the Council/Commission for August 24. Since the Council is not meeting again until
Tuesday the 17'h it is not certain that the Council will, in ct, be able to mon the 24th Staff wanted to
at least let you know in advance that August 24th meeting is a possibility.
always, if you are not able to attend the Commission meeting, please let us know.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Vraa
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
AUGUST 1999
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1. The installation of the new playground structure, safety surfa' d' n
Park. Following an inspection by the supplier, the site was "of. A 3. F -k "i'°ing
seeding will be finished in late August.
2. The Twin Cities Tree Trust has completed the construction of a new deck and seating area at Heine Pond. They
have begun work on a new seating area adjacent to the playground structure at Woodhaven Park.
3. The paving of the reconstructed tennis court at Rahn Park is complete. Installation of the fencing and color
coating of the courts is scheduled for mid-August.
4. City staff has begun the installation of the retaining walls at Walden k in ant 'delivery of
the new play structure. Work on the playground and related amenities is i sected in Septer ,r.
5. The new fishing pier at Schwanz Lake has been installed. The new location is just east of the original pier.
6. Staff has completed the summer fertilization program. The high temperatures in July stressed the turf delaying
the application.
7. Irrigation in park areas south of Diffley has been adjusted to comply with the watev strictian nposed
during maintenance of the south reservoir. In large park athletic sites i.e.: Lc mgiur vo Jay s
to run the entire system. While water may be used daily, no area is watered a '.=b u ; ti Tb ~~te
has 5 addresses.
8. The city has taken delivery of wood chips offered by Duke Realty as part of a development agreement. The
chips are of a very high quality and will be very useful for park and forestry projects. Some will be available to
the public at a later date.
9. The "Harvest Fest" was held at Holz Farm on August I. Several hundred people took ac,,.,_ of at
weather to enjoy food, music, hay rides, animals, and demonstrations. Lone Oak Days v 71' 'A -arm
on September 17-19.
10. A parks intern will be conducting a survey of trail users during the next several weeks. Information on use
patterns will be compared with that derived from the last survey conducted in 1990. Surveys will be conducted
on the trails at various times including evenings and weekends. Four locations have been selected.
11. The summer softball season has ended and 46 teams out of 224 teams will be moving on to represent Eagan in
District/Region/State Softball Tournaments throughout the state.
12. Eagan is hosting the USSSA Men's Class D Region IV Tournament on August 13-15 at Northviow ti' l is
Fields. There will be 70 teams participating in this tournament.
13. Fall softball will begin August 16-19 at Northview Athletic Fields. There are 77 teams registered for "fall ball",
which runs through the end of September.
14. Registrations are currently being taken for fall basketball, touch football, and volleyball. Touch football is
schedule to begin September 1. Fall basketball and volleyball should begin mid-September in the local nidHll
and elementary school gyms.
15. Friends of the Farm Harvest Festival took place on Sunday August I ti> - ather. Participation was
perhaps a little light - approx. 200.
16. Have conducted four sessions of coaches training for EAA fall soccer and football. A total of 117 new coaches
were trained and certified as youth coaches through the National Youth Coaches association NYSCA.
17. Organizing and preparing field and practice sites for EAA fall soccer and football. Participation in each is once
again very strong.
18. Interest in youth fall softball and baseball leagues is growing. Each sport has some participation this fall.
19. August is camps month. Over 100 youth participated in Kraft Camps during the past 3 weeks, and 100 youth
attended the Mystery Camps also.
20. Drama Camp was held the week of August 2. 38 youth attended the camp and learned the different techniques
involved in theater and being involved in a play. The participants performed a play on the last day that was
written by a staff member.
21. Safety Camp was held on Aug. 2,3,&4. 109 children ages 8&9 participated. The weather was beautiful..
Police, Fire and Parks& Recreation Departments coordinated the event for the 9th year. Some topics included
were: Electrical Safety, Water Safety, Animal Safety, Home Alone, Operation Lifesaver(Train safety), School
Bus Safety, Firearms Safety, Fire department Smoke House, National Guard Helicopter landing, State Patrol
Helicopter landing, K-9 demonstration and SWAT team demonstration.
22. Day Camp is being held during the week of August 9. 60 youth ages 8-12 have been enjoying the outdoors at
Camp Sacajawea. Cooking over a camp fire, making banana boats, a challenge course and nature crafts &
hikes are all a part of the adventure in the outdoors. Campers will end their camping experience with an
overnight on Thursday.
23. Nature and Science camps were filled to capacity. 160 youth participated over the 2 week period. A highlight
during Nature camp was a trip to the Fossil Fields of Lilydale Park in St. Paul.. The campers hiked in rugged
terrain to find fossils. Naturalist Tim Lundahl does a terrific job directing these camps.
24. Fall Preschool Programs begin on September 10. Openings still remain in most classes.
25. A Preschool Program Instructor position and a Preschool Program Assistant position are currently being
advertised. Application deadline is August 24. Applications are available at the Eagan Municipal Center.
26. A trip to the Metrodome was held on August 12 65 participants attended Park & Recreation Day sponsored by
the Minnesota Twins.
27. The Water Resources Division is coordinating with the Utilities Division on a solution to the floating-pipe
problem on Schwanz Lake. Engineering consultants Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates (BRAA) are
being engages to come up with a reliable plan. The pipe was installed in January 1996 as part of WRD's water
quality improvement program. The purpose of the project was to provide oxygenated water, via a pipe from
Hay Lake, to the deepest part of Schwanz Lake, which is located near the canoe landing and the recently
installed fishing pier. A 2 00-plus-foot section of the 625-foot long pipe floated to the surface this year. An
underwater SCUBA reconnaissance indicated that about 80 percent of the concrete ballast blocks were no
longer attached the pipe. Without the ballasts, a sufficient amount of air within the pipe has effectively buoyed
it off the bottom of the lake, where it was designed by BRAA to lay.
28. The division's summer field activities are beginning to wind down. The final two biweekly water-quality
monitoring events on selected lakes will be completed by mid-September. Runoff monitoring in our test
sediment basins is continuing as dictated by rain events. Large-scale weed harvesting is completed for the year.
Wetland-health monitoring activities (through a regional program coordinated by Dakota County) are
completed. Discussions are underway on how to improve and perhaps expand the program next year. Insect
releases for purple-loosestrife control are done for the year. Over the next month or so, release sites will be
monitored by cooperating agencies (MDNR and Dakota County SWCD) for vegetation changes and a possible
third generation of adults.
29. Once summer field activities are completed, the division's work will shift to summarizing water-quality data
and filing status reports to the agencies that provided grants for some of our projects. As mentioned last month,
division staff is coordinating with Fort Snelling State Park to restore the calcareous fen near Nicols Road. In
late September or early October, a prescribed burn is being planned to help control some of the woody
vegetation also to remove the vegetative cover that has slowed down the search for the buried tile in the area.
30. Administratively, the water resources coordinator will be assuming If-if~~~ _sibilit?es it Sc,
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the Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization. Planning rt.,~ h v s
activities and proposed capital improvements also are on the near-term h ' i.
31. The Dakota County Tree Trust has completed this years work at Heine Pond. The work included picnic area,
12' x 18' lakeside deck, sitting wall and landscape improvements. Site overlooks Heine Pond.
32. The Dakota County Tree Trust is currently working at Woodhaven Park. The work includes a picnic area,
sitting wall and landscape improvements. Site overlooks the parks playground
33. Rahn Park - North tennis court has been paved and perimeter fen Col 3 striping is
scheduled for all courts the third week of August.
34. Playground at Evergreen Park has been completed.
35. Playground at Walden Heights is under construction.
36. Materials for construction of the historic Eagan town hall sign have been delivered to the scout who `S do1
this project for the Eagle Badge.
37. Preliminary clearing for a future trail from the reservoir parking lot a Di 'fley to 1 F ~ ai;rn t A
has been accomplished.
38. Additional perimeter grading and landscaping at the Windcrest cul-de-sac on the east side of Cascade Bay is
planned to begin the third week of August.
39. Future parking lot at Patrick Eagan Park will be under construction this fall after trees at the nursery site are
relocated. Tree relocations to other sites in Eagan will begin in about two weeks.
40. Paved trails have been installed at the entries to the north and west.
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ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
AUGUST 16,1999
CONSENT AGENDA
A. RATHMAN ADDITION - GREG VALERIE RATHMAN
1. This development would be responsible for a cash parks dedication and a cash trails
dedication for the newly created lots.
2. Individual Lot Tree Preservation Plans will be required at the time of building permit
applications for Lots 1 and 3.
3. This development would be responsible for a cash dedication in lieu of on-site pondin r.
4. An undisturbed and unmaintained buffer extending at least 30 feet back from the l„[ii retl
boundary of BP-1.2 would be required.
C STCHURCH
1. This development would be responsible for a cash parks dedication should the property no
longer be used for a church.
2. This development would be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
3. An pond shall be constructed in the northwest corner of the site to provide on-sitc treatment
for runoff from this parcel. The pond excavation should incorporate a 10-foot: wii_ aquatic
bench extending from L to one foot below L and side slopes below the aquatic
bench should be 3:1 to a maximum depth of 6 feet. The pond shall have a minimum wet
volume of 1.5 acre-feet.
4. An undisturbed and unmaintained buffer extending at least 30 feet back from the delineated
boundary of LP-30 shall be preserved.
C. TERMINAL DRIVE BUSINESS CENTER - 3131 SIBLEY PA P:
1. This development would be responsible for a cash parks dedication and a cash trails
dedication.
2. This development would be responsible for a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding.
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city of eagan
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
FROM: REN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: AUGUST 10, 1999
SUBJECT: RATHMAN ADDITION - CR .G AND VALERIL kA 3'lli t:iN
BACKGROUND:
Greg and Valerie Rafliman are requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision (Rathman Addiuon)
with a Variance to the lot width provision of the Shoreland Ordinance, to create three single--h= mizr,,
lots on 3.27 acres located at 3760 Blackhawk Road in the SE /4 of Section 17,
The existing house was constructed in 1958. The original 1 t i .re ,<rs urn' 'Clots in 1997
(GVR Acres), leaving the existing home on a 3.27-acre pare. The R ors: now ed in
fu -ffther subdividing the remaining 3.27 acres into three lots; the existing home wiu r .hair. raoposed
Lot 2. The property slopes down to the northeast toward Blackhawk Lake. Public street cess is
available for Lot 3 from the Skater Circle cul-de-sac, recently constructed as part of the GVR Acres
development. Public street access for Lots 1 and 2 is proposed to be shared via the existing driveway
for Lot 2 onto Blackhawk Road.
A Variance to the lot width required by the Shoreland Or dsttarnce r.> pr-c:2 and 3.
Lot 2 has sufficient width at the building line, but not at t o OII e1, and Lew 3 woes not satisfy
the minimum 100-foot width either at the building line or a t the OHWI.:.. All of the lots satisfy
the R-1 minimum width of 85 feet at the building line. The GVR Acres subdivision established
a conservation easement extending 100 feet landward from the OHWL over all lots lake
frontage. The Rathman's are proposing to maintain that conservation easement over the
proposed lots this subdivision.
PARKS A RAILS DEDICATION:
This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash Lra, d dk t r n or the
newly created lots.
TREE PRESERVATION:
Acknowledge that Individual Lot Tree Preservation Plans will be required at the time of building permit
application for lots 1 and 3.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS:
This development is located in Drainage Basin B in nc- I This 3.3-acre s
development will generate runoff that will be discharged t- BP-l a 5-acre pond design ' a a
stormwater basin in the City's water quality management plan, which then discharges through a pipe
along Robin Lane to a culvert under Highway 13 and into the wetland complex along the Minnesota
River. There are no rr tional classified water bodies downstream of the proposed development.
Because this is a small development, staff recommends that no on-site ponds be constructed to treat
runoff from the impervious areas of the development parcel, However, a cash dedication in lieu of on-
site ponding is recommended.
There is one jurisdictional wetland within the development parcel located along the shoreline of BP-
which will be protected by a 30 foot intained buffer strip, as well as a conservation easement.
Staff recommends that a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding be required for the development,
The cash dedication is based on the area and impervious characteristics of two lots to be developed and
is approximately $660, undisturbed and ui in buffer extending at least 30 feet back from
the delineated boundary of BP-1.2 will also be required.
FOR N CONSIDERATION:
1. This development would be responsible for a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication
for the newly created lots.
2. Individual Lot Tree Preservation Plans will be required at the time of building permit
applications for is 1 and 3.
3. This development would be responsible for a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding.
4. An undisturbed and unmaintained buffer extending at least 30 feet back from the delineated
boundary of BP-1.2 will be required.
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TO: Y PARKS COMM ON
O : KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OOFPARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: AUGUST 10, 1999
SUBJECT: WOODCREST CHURCH
BACKGROUND:
Woodcrest Church is requesting a Comprehensive Guide Plan amendment to change the land use on 1.5
acres from D-I Residential (0-3 units/acre) to PF (Public Facility); a Rezoning on 1.5 acres from A
(Agricultural) to P (Public Facility) and 12 acres from R-1 (Single Family) to P (Public Facility),
d a Final Plat on the entire 13.5 acre site located on the northeast comer of Cliff Road and 3.
In 1996 the City approved a comprehensive guide plan am(---Im' ari nF (Public Faa,__. 12
acre parcel owned by the church. Since then the char:' c(a 1,5
now want to consolidate the land use and zoning c sl 3.5
acre lot.
They propose to construct a 55,000 s.£ church on this site with associated parking. The church will be
constructed in phases with the first phase consisting of a 16,800 s.£ building.
The proposed church use should not negatively impact surrounding residential uses and the roa v ~
and utility systems are adequate to serve this use.
PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION:
This development would be responsible for a cash parks dedication should the property no longer
be used for a church. The development would, however, be responsible for a cash trails
dedication.
TREE PRESERVATION:
There are no tree preservation issues for the Commission to review , )r velopment.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS:
This 13.5-acre development is located within the watershed of Pond LP-30, a Class 11 indirect contact
recreation water body. The development parcel is mostly open grassland one wooded knoll, with a
topographic difference of about 40 feet from the southeast comer to the north side of the property
before it drops down a wooded hillside to LP-30, Staff recommends that the northwest come of the
site be used to construct a sto w r pond to treat runoff from this development pric elis,it d e. to
Pond LP-30. The excavation should be conducted to include a 10 f wide safety I iz. !')c1 .'t ie
normal water elevation and that the side slope below t' e' : " 3:1. Thep d : lc' s ri ?-3.i e a
minimum wet volume of about 1.5 acre-feet.
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There is one jurisdictional wetland within the development parcel located along the shoreline of LP-30,
which will be protected by a 30 foot intained buffer strip.
Staff recommends that on-site pond be constructed in the northwest comer of the site to provide on-
site treatment for runoff from this parcel. The pond excavation should 'incorporate a 0-foot wide
aquatic bench extending from NWL to 1 foot below L and side slopes below the aquatic bench
should be 3:1 to a maximum depth of 6 feet. The pond should have a minimum wet volume of 1.5
acre-feet. undisturbed and unmaintained buffer extending at least 30 feet back from the delineated
boundary of LP-30 should be preserved.
FOR SSIN CONSIDERATION:
1. This development would be responsible for a cash parks dedication should the property no
longer be used for a church.
2. This development would be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
3. An pond shall be constructed in the northwest comer of the site to provide on-site treatment
for runoff from this parcel. The pond excavation should incorporate a 10-foot wide aquatic
bench extending from NWL to one foot below NWL and side slopes below the aquatic bench
should be 3:1 to a maximum depth of 6 feet. The pond shall have a minimum wet volume of
1.5 acre-feet.
4. An undisturbed and unmaintained buffer extending at least 30 feet back from the delineated
boundary of LP-30 shall be preserved.
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FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF h-S AND `CRI " N
DATE: AUGUST 10, 1999
SUBJECT: TLRIMINAL DRIVE BUSINESS CENTER
BACKGROUND:
3131 Sibley Partners is requesting preliminary subdivision approval to allow _n r,` an
existing 4.0 acre parcel of land located west of TH 13 between Alexander Loan and 1 `e nr ltfal
Drive in the NE V4 of Section 8 and NW 'A of Section 9. The subject prop:°ry is currently platted
as Lot 1, Block 1, Sibley Terminal Industrial park.
Specifically, the applicant is proposing to subdivide the 4-acre property into two, 2-acre parcels.
The northern one half of the property (proposed Lot 1) is presently occupied by a single story,
15,418 square foot warehouse building. The southern one half of the property is undeveloped. It
is the intent of the applicant to ultimately construct a single story, 24,000 square foot warehouse
on the undeveloped portion of the site (proposed Lot 2).
This item is scheduled for consideration at the August 24 Advisory Planning Commission.
PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION:
This development would be responsible for a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication.
TREE PRESERVATION:
There are no tree preservation issues for the Commission to review for this development.
WATER UALIT S:
This 4.0-acre development is located within the Drainage Basin C watershed. Runoff from Lot 2 (2.05
acres) will be discharged first to Pond CP-8, a 2-acre pond designated as a stormwater basin in the
City's water quality management plan. Pond CP-8 in turn discharges to Gravel Pit Lake, recently
upgraded to a recreational waterbody in the City's water quality management plan. 1 (1.9 acres)
currently discharges directly to Gravel Pit Lake.
Because this is a small development, st' 'commends that no on-site p^"c c " e ted t-
off from the impervious areas of _~e pment parcel. However, a c in lies "on-
site ponding is recommended.
There are no jurisdictional wetlands within the development parcel.
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Staff recommends that a cash dedication in lieu of on-site pan ' g be required for the development.
The cash dedication required based on the area and impervious characteristics of developed lots is
about $16,330.
FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
1. This development would be responsible for a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication.
2. This development would be responsible for a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding.
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DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
A. GRAMERCY CORPORATION
1. This development would be responsible for a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication.
2. According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance the required tree mitigation
calculates to the installation of one-hundred thirty-five (135) category A trees, or two hundred
seventy (270) category B trees, or five-hundred forty (540) Category C trees, or equivalent
combination of these trees. Mitigation shall be in addition to any city required. t ,adsco }-,ing
3. Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyp th- Eeu Illni :.t - sup=t
netting) shall be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critic, i i.oc: Zone, whzc')ever
is greater, of significant trees/woodlands to be preserved.
4. The applicant shall be required to contact the City Forestry Division at least five days prior to the
issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree Preservation Plan
and placement of the Tree Protection Fencing.
5. Ponding shall be constructed in the eastern portion of the site to provide on-site tr_ -n. . t for
runoff from this parcel. The pond excavation should incorporate a 10 fort wide extending from N to 1 foot below L and sir' ---s below the any= S "c'..' to a maximum
depth of 6.5 feet. e two pondin , R re 'mall have a c, om i =ed Y-irr`
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FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS ,A ION
DATE: AUGUST 10, 1999
SUBJECT: GRAMERCY CORPORATION
BACKGROUND:
Gramercy Corporation is requesting approval of a 69 uidt s 4 w g < ok- -r_ j upon a 4.9
acre parcel of land located north of Yankee Doodle Road and Coachn3an Road in the SE 'of Section 9.
To accommodate the proposal, the following approvals have been requested-
• A Rezoning of the subject property from NB, Neighborhood Business to LB, Limited
Business.
¦ A Conditional Use Permit to allow the establishment of a re i i nt um mcj .v th n an LB,
Limited Business zoning district.
¦ A Conditional Use Permit to allow a structure e_y seeding 30 feet in height within an LB,
Limited Business zoning district (48g5j structure proposed).
On February 2, 1999, the City Council approved a Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment that
changed the Land Use Guide Plan designation of the subject property from Neighborhood Bu' ip q
(NB) to Limited Business (LB). The Use Guide Plan was made to justify the requested rezoair_ f
the property to a Limited Business (LB) designation and potentially accommodate a senior aF s,
use upon the site.
The property in question is undeveloped. The site is relatively flat but does contain some varied
topography and mature vegetation. There is a grade change of approximately 30 feet from
southeast to northwest. Access to the property is provided only via Yankee Doodle Road, which
comprises the southern boundary of the site.
The proposed senior housing facility is to be situated in the central portion of the site. C str et
parking is to be provided both underground (beneath the principal structure) and
western boundary. Two ponding areas have been proposed along the sitegs eastern D . 11
This item is scheduled for consideration at the forthcoming Advisory Planning Commission.
PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION:
This development would be responsible for a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dcJ k ai 1011.
TREE PRESERVATION:
Significant Vegetation
is 4.7-acre site is approximately 75% covered significant vegetation. The balance of the site is
grassland and small shrubs. The original tree inventory submitted by the applicant for this site has
been modified by staff to more accurately describe significant vegetation existing this site. The
inventory now includes both individual significant trees and significant woodlands. The inventory
indicates that there are 51 individual significant trees site and 72,215 square feet of significant
woodlands. Individual tree species include cottonwood and elm trees (12" to 30" diameter). The
significant woodlands are comprised of cottonwood, poplar, ehn, and silver maple tree species.
Development as proposed will result in the removal of 47 significant trees (92.2% of the total), and in
the removal of all 72,215 square feet of the significant woodlands (100°16). According to the City of
Eagan Tree Preservation ordinance allowable removal for this type of development (single-lot multiple-
unit residential) is set at 30% (15 trees, 21,215 square f~et of significant woodlands).
With a significant tree removal more than allowable limits, there will be tree mitigation applied to this
application. As the development is proposed, tree mitigation calculates to the installation of one-
hundred thirty-five (135) category A trees, or two-hundred seventy (270) category B trees, or five-
hundred forty (540) Category C trees, or equivalent combination of these trees as mitigation for tree
removal in excess of allowable limits. Tree mitigation reforestation is in addition to a city required
landscape plan. Reforestation shall occur within the development.
For Consideration and Action
¦ To consider the applicant's proposal to fulfill tree mitigation requirements through the
installation of twy-one (21) Category A trees, fifty (50) Category B trees, and thirty (30)
Category C trees. This combination of mitigation trees has equivalent value of one hundred
seven (107) Category B trees. This amount of mitigation represents 39.6% of the required
mitigation. The applicant has been informed by staff that they are short on tree mitigation.
They may present a complete tree mitigation proposal at the APrC meeting.
¦ According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance the required tree mitigation
calculates to the installation of one-hundred thirty-five (135) category A trees, or two-hundred
seventy (270) category B trees, or five-hundred forty (540) Category C trees, or equivalent
combination of these trees. Mitigation shall be in addition to any city required landscaping.
• To require that Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene
laminate safety netting) be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root
Zone, whichever is greater, of significant trees/woodlands to be preserv .
• To ruire that the applicant contact the City Forestry Division at least five days prior to the
issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree Preservation Plan
and placement of the Tree Protection Fencing.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS:
This 4.7-acre multi-family development is located within the Drainage Basin C watershed. Runoff
from the site will be discharged first to Pond CP-1, a 5.5-acre pond designated as a nutrient trap in the
City's water quality management plan. Pond CP-1 in turn discharges through a series of several ponds
to Gravel Pit Lake, recently upgraded to a recreational w rb y in the City's water quality
management pl . Staff recommends on-site pon ' g to treat this runoff prior to discharge to
CP-1 and then to Gravel Pit Lake. The grading plan shows two stormwater pon ' g areas cc ac,~
in the eastern portion of the site to treat runoff from this development, e exc ati should f ,
conducted to include a 10 foot wide safety bench just below the normal v. i+ the
side slope below the bench not exceed 3:1. The ponds should have c d _ ' .nr--- v>lu ne
of .6 acre-feet.
There are no jurisdictional wetlands within the development parcel.
Staff recommends that ponding be constructed in the eastern portion of the site to provide on-site
treatment for runoff from this parcel. The pond excavation should incorporate a 10-foat wide aquatic
bench extending from NWL to 1 foot below L and sid- slopes below tb ea ua c -r. id be
3:1 to a maximum depth of 6.5 feet, The two ponding Auld have t P C t'? t t c wet
volume of 0.6 acre-feet
FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
1. This development would be responsible for a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication.
2. According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance the required tree mitigation calculates
to the installation of one-hundred thirty-five (135) category A trees, or c _nd, . v (270)
category B trees, or five-hundred forty (540) Category C trees, or an equi, a °oird.)Maation of
these trees. Mitigation shall be in addiJ4 i to any city required lands. :.a' y
3. Tree Protective measures (i.e. o n ;re 4. crew silt fence or 4 foot pc a e E:h
netting) shall be installed at the Drip Line in at the perimeter of the Cyst c,,.,4 one, isiever
is greater, of significant trees/woodlands to preserved.
4. The applicant shall be required to contact the City Forestry Division at least five days prior to the
issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree Preservation Plan and
placement of the Tree Protection Fencing.
5. Pon ' g shall be constructed in the eastern portion of the site to provide " ,r
runoff from this parcel. The pond excavation should incorporate a 10
extending from TL to 1 foot below NWL and side slopes below ta.u -41 3:1 to
a maximum depth of 6.5 feet. The two pon ` g areas shall have a mbincl 1-.n et volume
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city of eagan
TO: ADVISORY PAR COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR
JEFF ASFAHL, SUPERINTENDENT RECREATION
DATE: AUGUST 10
SUBJECT: SOUTHERN LAKES ,,O I MI:NT - PARK ` -1
At the July 19 Advisory Commission meeting, the issue of a park located within the Southern
Lakes development in Inver Grove Heights was discussed. The issue was referred to the
Recreation Sub-committee for further direction.
The sub-committee met on Thursday, July 29 and toured th o° site to ht . on fu e i ia - i 01 the
facility. Commission Members John Rudolph, Kevin Gu knn;ht, 1. rt Kane, J1. and Joe
Bari joined Ken Vraa and Jeff Asfahl for the tour and meeting.
Following their tour and meeting the sub-committee determined the following:
¦ Considering the size of the development in Southern Lakes, the sub-ca iitte(
by the original understanding of the Joint Powers document thr` called fr°- the ne: of
schedulable space for youth athletics to developed and wa_ _''ity of
Inver Grove Heights.
In the spirit of Joint Powers, the sub-committee recommends that the two Park
Commissions jointly meet to find a resolution to the matter.
• Staff was directed to invite Mark Mayer, D-Hrecor _ of Inver Grove Height ` ~ fl
Recreation Department to the next regularly held meeting to discuss tl i ieirnt
process and to learn more about any future park development plans that lever Grove
Heights is planning in the Southern es vicinity.
MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, REC. AND NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION
FROM: C.J. LILLY ARCHITECT/ PARKS PLANNER
DATE: MONDAY, AUGUST 16,1999
RE: PEDESTRIAN TRAIL AT LEXINGTON POINTE 14 TH ADITI
ISSUE
The developer for Lexington Pointe 14th is seeking a change in the proposed trail
location which was previously agreed to with the original devlokrmment.
BACKGROUND
Lexington Pointe 14th is included in the Lexington South Planned Development
which has been in existence since June1976. The original planned development
was 1,153 acres. In 1990, it became part of a proposed Eagan Center Pk nn d
Development, which was slated for a retail m-ll, ire arena, YMCA, movie theater,
and restaurant This PD Agreement wr, frsrmally epproved and the
application was withdrawn March 1991. D. it since then : ms eder si:igle
family housing.
The proposed east trail alignment for Lexington Pointe 14th was part or an
approved trail system with the preliminary plat of Lexington Pointe 1st dJkkion.
A preliminary review of the site indicated the proposed east trail s iirr ,mmcnt
feasible and provided access to the Highline Trail and Walnut Hill Park.
Staff has been coordinating with the developer on this final phase of construction;
Brad Swenson has requested a change to an alternate route.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Lexington 14th is located east of Lexington Avenue, north or Walnut Hill Par Ilk, and
south of Lexington Pointe Parkway. This area is zoned as Planned r' el ~ , enE
and has a Comprehensive Plan Designation of D-1, Single Family (0-3 Lr°iltw /
acre).
Pond JP-50 is located in the northeast corner of the site and an NSP high voltage
overhead line establishes both the east and the south boundary line. On site
vegetation is limited to native grasses and a few small poplar and ash trees.
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Topography near the single family homes has been graded and is relatively level.
The Highline Trail which runs east and west has rolling topography with a cover
of tall grass and sumac.
APPROVED - EAST TRAIL ALIGNMENT
The previously approved 8' bituminous trail would tie into an existing trail at the
intersection of Lexington Pointe Parkway and Wildflower Lane (See Exhibit).
Existing trails from this intersection go north on Wildflower Lane past Trillium
Court to Outlot A which fronts on Diffley Road and is across the street from
Northview Elementary. From this intersection the approved trail would follow the
north property line of Walnut Ridge development to the west corner of pond JP-
50. The trail would then follow the west shore of this pond above the normal high
water level. Once past pond JP- 50, the trail will continue just west of and parallel
to the NSP high voltage overhead line. At the southeast corner of the site, the
trail would enter park property. The final destination is linking up to the existing
bituminous trail in Walnut Hill Park.
Under the development agreement, the developer is required to pay park
dedication, trail dedication, and all site preparation and erosion control for the 8'
bituminous trail from Lexington Pointe Parkway to Walnut Hill Park, a distance of
approximately 1,500 feet. The City is required to complete the balance of the
project, within Walnut Hill Park.
ALTERNATE- WETRAIL ALIGNMENT
The developer, Brad Swenson has requested an alternate trail alignment. The
reason for an alternate alignment stems from restrictive covenants that prohibit
perimeter fencing on private lots. Some people purchasing lots here are
concerned that without a fence the proposed trail is a security problem,
The proposed alternate alignment would tie into an existing bituminous trail on
the north side of Lexington Pointe Parkway, 200 feet east of Lexington Avenue.
The trail would then follow the east side of Lexington Avenue to the intersection
of Lexington Avenue and Wilderness Run Road, and tie into the existing trail.
This alternative alignment is approximately 1,500 feet, According to Mr.
Swenson, there is an existing $2,300 escrow.
Mr. Swenson has requested that commission members make decision one way
or another regardin trail ali nment, durin their August 16th meeting-
DISCUSSION
The proposed alternate trail alignment along the east side of Lexington Avenue
between Lexington Pointe Parkway and Wilderness Run Road appears to be
feasible from a construction perspective. Lexington Avenue here has a 100'
R.O.W. the road is 52' wide and is centered in the this leaves 24' on
either side of Lexington Avenue, which is sufficient for a trail. Since a trail already
exists on the west side, a trail on the east side may not serve the recreational
needs of the community as much as the approved trail alignment.
Currently there exists a 200' gap in the Lexington Pointe Parr, N `y trail 1ooate-
just east of Lexington Avenue, (in font of the New Horizor. Paving
this section of trail is in the best infer of the neighborhood -ia -:tided in
the City's comprehensive trail system. However, there isn't enough rngnt-of" way
to construct a trail here until the outlot is platted. There is sufficient ROW. on the
south side of Lexington Pointe Parkway for an 8' trail. However this would require
the removal of several street trees, modifying the existing earth berm and co 'd
require a retaining wall. This would also affect the New Horizon Day Care C,
An existing trail runs north from the intersection c r :on Point, i may and
Wildflower Lane. This linkage flows smoothly in<<- proved trail € npne,nt.
When completed, the northerly extension of the exi... ig trail on Wildflower Lane
will link up to D i ey Road and Northview Elementary. Residents here may have
expected this trail and could be disappointed by the alternate alignment.
The request for an alternate trail alignment stems from restrictive covenantsv that
prohibit perimeter fencing on private lots. Currently, this develoorr . t has r
street and no homes. Some people purchasing lots have the r n that
without a fence the proposed trail is a security problem. Perhaps ling the
restrictive covenants is an approach rather than alter the trail alignmc that has
been planned for over a decade.
FOR COMMISSION ACTION
To approve the newly proposed alignment / or to reaffirm the existing align rent
as contained in the development agreement.
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TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF P JI S & RECREATION
FROM: TOM C L T, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: AUGUST 12,1999
SUBJECT: C Pl t1t ;NS S`t.. 1 ~A'i'1t~t _ ~ ~ 1~'~ l =T
Recently, you informed me of the Advisory Park & Recreation Commission's t in the
update being performed to the City's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Pl ; a part of
the City's overall Comprehensive Guide Plan update.
The City has retained the firm of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderl& Associates to are this
technical Comp Plan update. The project manager for the .c is Ric- o3,ic
Water Resources Coordinator for the City of Eagan. Hi to ~1 t~:~rtise and krro G 3 - d?IIo of
our community's stormwater system will be very valuable in -elping us to address u a iiv and
quality management issues. This firm prepared the very first Comprehensive St'rntwater
Management Plan in 1965 and has prepared the subsequent revisions and updates approximately
every 7 - 8 years thereafter. They are also the firm retained by the City to provide technical
input into the City's Water Quality Management Plan to ensure compatibilit" °nd pet fcr nn -y^e
efficiencies for both quality and quantity management. Because it is a "n ,€t.+
probably be the last major revision and update to our Stormwater Man,-.-
work
effort is being placed on developing Operational M age Lion. his will
evaluate the overall system and identify operations, modifications and procedures that can be
implemented by City staff to account for fluctuating impacts to the system resulting from
disparities in rainfall event intensities and locations within the overall City.
Finally, opportunities to integrate water quantity management with water quality
enhancement techniques will be identified.
Because this in-depth 'ysis goes beyond the historical update that has occurred in it
is not anticipated that the lull report will be completed until after the new year. We will h py to
present and review any aspect of this Comprehensive Plan with the Commission according to
their interest. We hope that this opportunity will present itself later this fall.
Thanks to all who have expressed int .r~;st in this plan and lend their support to iii ladopt on
and implementation.
Director of Public Works
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C: Russ Matthys, City Engineer
Thomas L. Hedges, City Administrator
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TO: ADVISORY PARKS RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, PARKS '9 RECREATIO-N
THROUGH: HOE OR 01 FORESIR `
DATE: AUGUST 10, 1
SUBKCT: CITY OF EAGAN LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
T sw'ig memorandum a i d ir& to Clty ' - 1 1 1 0 1i Discussion is provided rel
follow-up, and relationship w ie. i . rresei"vr . nant e.
DISCUSSION
Information is provided in this section as answers to relevant questions.
1. at is the purpose of the landscape requirement?
As stated in the City Code F--; ' l' .10, Su .14,..1.^ Co,..,,,, e
physical, aesthetic, and psyc:,c. ical couriterpoL-1- -e err , rr u ban 'e
comfortable and breaking then y of hdevelopmc i' ; on the land..
The Council also states that it is desirable and essential to safety, health, and welfare of the city to
protect certain existing trees and plant materials, to require new and additional plant materials and I
and to require the maintenance of plant materials and trees set fbrth in this subdivision.
2. Who is required to submit a landsccp-, 7,1-
Landscape plans are required for any new development or new building construction in any r ,ial,
multiple residential (R-2, R-3, and R-4), 'industrial zoning district, and planned development c i ,
except as otherwise provided by specific planned development Basically all new
developments with the exception of s° e- y homes are required to provide on-site landscaping.
3. at are the requirements of landscapeplans?
a. Mini mN toff Lia ~T plans are ¦ 1 eit iS aA P Alal
dual tc oeY + ilk ;luding the cc a I -nd , :rd site
iruproven ts, or fi' ZL f _ 'v! d ur o of the id r -4 etii.
b. Minimum plant size at time o planting - plant size at ` ll °c is dictated by the type
of plant installed (i.e. deciduous ove ry t res shall be at least 2 1/2 inch caliper).
c. P ting is planting islands in parking 50 or more
parking spaces. The required islands shall occupy at least 5% ofthe parking area.
d. Method of installation - All plant material is to selected and installed in accordance with
American Nurseryman's Standards.
e. Provide for screening - Landscaping along visa ftwway corridors (35E, 494, and T. H. 77) is
required as a mixture of overstory and understory coniferous and deciduous plant material that
shall provide a visual screen achieving 75% capacity, year-round at maturity. Landscaping is
also required to serve as screening along property ' es of sites dfferefft land use
designation, ifically to screen parking, ° loading, service, utility, and outdoor storage areas.
f Irrigation system landscape plans are required to include an underground irrigation system in
all zoning districts except single- y -1), agriculture (A), and public facilities.
g. Performance guarantee - Pe ce guarantees are required to completion ensure and
maintenance of all landscaping. The performance covers one fiffl year subsequent to
the completion of landscaping. The amount of the guarantee is $5,000.00, subject to
modification by the council. The performance guarantee is released only upon inspection and
written notice of conformance by the city.
4. Who reviews submitted landscapeplans?
Landscape plans are reviewed during the development application s by the assigned city planner,
by the Supervisor of Forestry, or both, Typically, the assigned planner reviews the plan for sufficient
quantities of plant other requirements listed above, while the Supervisor of Forestry reviews
submitted landscape plans for suitable plant selection based site characteristics.
5. no performs foll up inspections?
Following a request made by the applicant, typically for the release of the performance guarantee,
follow-up are performed by the assigned city planner. Occasionally the Supervisor of
Forestry assist the planner in this inspection. Any financial guarantee is released only following
satisfactory ' inspections.
at is the relationship to the application of the Tree es ion Ordinance?
Required tree preservation is oftentimes affected by the landscape requirement in that any
required reforestation (resulting from more significant being removed than is allowed by
or ' ce) is in addition to any landscape requirements other words, for those developments are
required to submit ' a landscape plan, if there is any space left site for additional plant materiaL trees
can be installed and credited toward any tree preservation requirements. The key here is that
the landscape ordinance ° requirements must and then tree mitigation can be fit into the
site, there is not any additional room on site for more other options need to proposed by the
applicant to fulfill their tree preservation employed in the past include off-site tree
installation other property that the applicant o or city property, or a cash donation in lieu of
trees.
Bradley J. Swenson
P.O. Box 22039 • Eagan, NEN • 55122-0039 • (612) 452-7850 • Fax (612) 405-1909
August 3, 1999
Mr. C.J. Lilley
Department of Parks & Recreation
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122-1897
RE: Lexington Pointe 14th Addition; bike trail
Dear C.:1.:
I am writing this letter requesting the City of Eagan re-evaluate the placement of a proposed bike
trail within Lexington Pointe 14th Addition. This request is on behalf of the surrounding
neighborhood and the Walnut Ridge Homeowners Association. I also share an interest in
making this request.
This proposed trail for Lexington Pointe 14th Addition was part of an approved trail system for
the preliminary plat of Lexington Pointe 1st Addition. The application for this preliminary plat
included a rezoning of the original 160 acres commercial site to 80 acres residential and 80 acres
commercial. The dividing line between residential and commercial rat; north-south along the
NSP power line easement. For reference, the 160 acre tract was bordcr'di on the north by Diffley
Road, the West by Lexington Avenue, the South by city park, and the East by Daniel Road.
As I recall, the approved bike trail system under this preliminary plat was as follows:
- Bike trail on the west side of Daniel Road from Diffley to Lexington Pointe Parkway.
- Bike trail on the north side of Lexington Pointe Parkway from Daniel Road, due east
to the north-south power line (residential - commercial division),
- Walking trail along the east-west commercial / residential division line running due
north-south from Diffley Road to the city park property. It was thought at the time that
the residential area adjoining the commercial property would have pedestrian access to
the commercial area. The commercial users would have use of this path for breaks, etc.
Action taken by the residents in the area persuaded the City Council to eliminate the bike trails
located along Daniel and Lexington Pointe Parkway.
At the time when the trail systems were planned, it was my understanding that the policy of the
City of Eagan was to place trails along major collector roads. The approved trail locations in
1987 would reflect this concept.
Taking into consideration this brief background I have given you, let us discuss the proposed
bike trail in Lexington Pointe 14th Addition.
The Walnut Ridge Association would prefer to locate this trail to the east side of Lexington
Avenue. The following stated reasons support this request.
A. A trail located along the east side of Lexington Avenue would allow a convenient conncction
to the existing trail along the north side of Lexington Pointe Parkway and the trail located on
the northerly side of Wilderness Run Road, An ~:~i tine beaten path along this route tetitir."s
to the patterns of use.
B. It should be noted that the trail located along the north side of Lexington Pointe Parkway
stops 200 feet short of Lexington Avenue. Under the terms of Eagan Center 3rd Addition, a.
trail was to be constructed along the north side of Eagan Center 3rd. The development
adjoins the Lexington Pointe 8th Addition and is located at the southeast quadrant of the
intersection of Lexington Avenue and Lexington Pointe Parkway. Instead of constructing
the trail, an escrow account was established for later trail construction. This trail is yet to be
completed.
C. Park trails should be located on collector roads. Park trails constructed on interior residential
roads or along back property lines create possible security issues.
I can give personal testimony to point C, above. I developed and lived in Summer Place, a
residential area in Eagan that adjoined a park trail. I lived on a cul-de-sac backing up to the trail
and was a great supporter of the trail system. I would walk from my home with my dan htc:u to
Trapp Farm Park...a great amenity, I thought at the time. However, this perspective changed
dramatically when my neighbor's house was burglarized, the thieves having entered their house
from the back. Police said that they had great access to our walkout houses from the backyard
trail. Because of this, the neighborhood became concerned over the issue of security. And
concerned about their children playing in the backyards. In short, the bike trail was viewed as a
curse rather than an amenity.
This experience convinced me that trails should not be placed on residential streets but rather on
collector roads. While I do not know if statistically there is a correlation between bike trails
located on interior residential roads versus collector roads located on the perimeter of residential
developments, I do know that a sense of security of one's home is important to all. Perception of
risk dramatically erodes the feeling of safety.
In 1987 residents adjoining the approved, but not constructed, bike trails on Daniel Road aai1'
Lexington Pointe Parkway appeared before City Council presenting nrL11nrnernts nrrainnst t,,e,
trails. Their primary concern was the safety of the children using these tail I s!C, uirniic
to be constructed along the front of the houses. Residents argued that they may drive over c run
into children on bikes when they (the residents) were backing out of their garages.
In Lexington Pointe 14th Addition there is a similar situation, but with an additional
created by the boulevard trees planted every 35 feet. These trees may limit the line of sl:y It for
the automobile driver.
An on-site inspection of the proposed bike trail along the east side of Lexington Avenue would
reveal two more points to be made.
• A well worn trail at this location can be observed from Lexington Pointe Parkway north to
Diffley and south to Wilderness Run Road. The joggers and childre;i are lhk mm ing their
preference!
• Also, the slope or vertical rise from Lexington Avenue up to those houses backing up to this
street is substantial. One could even label this a reasonable natural barrier to intruders,
In summary, please consider the request of this neighborhood to relocate the bike trail, The
construction of the proposed bike trail in Lexington Pointe 14th would not start until, at the
earliest, July of 2000.
1 hope I have explained the concerns and requests of the residents of Walnut Ridge at Pointe, as
well as my own. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
I thank you for your time and consideration of these issues.
Sincerely,
Brad Swenson
BJS;ds
Needs of Eagan Athletic Association
Eagan Athletic Association (From this point forward known as EAA) will commit $400,000.00
towards the building of a community center in the following manner:
(1) $150,000.00 initial down payment.
(2) $25,000.00 per year for a period of 10 years.
(3) After the 10 year period EAA will annually commit $2.00 per EAA participant (currently
11,000 members).
For the above listed considerations EAA would request the following from a cornvr<<,ity center:
(1) Office Space
(a) Office space with the configuration to be determined later. The square footage would
be no less then 300 Square Feet.
(b) EAA would have access to above office space during the facilities normal business
hours.
(c) All utilities, security, mechanical or structural failures would be the respors;f; i;ty of
the community center.
(d) Phone and Data outlets would be provided at no charge. The cost of phone/Data
service would be the responsibility of EAA.
(2) Meeting Rooms
(a) For the various EAA registration times EAA would have access to the largest
meeting/banquet rooms.
(b) EAA would have access to, without charge, any of the small meeting rooms for the
purpose of a sports board meetings. Should the community center need to commit the
above mentioned meeting rooms to a revenue generating group EAA would give up
this reservation,
(3) Equipment Room
(a) The community center would provide storage space for all EAA equipment. The
current needs of EAA is roughly 2400 square feet. EAA would provide and maintain
all racking, shelving etc. for it's equipment.
(b) For logistical reasons EAA would like the equipment room to be as close as possible
to the EAA office.
(c) All structural maintenance, utilities, phone and data outlets and security would be the
responsibility of the community center.
(d) The equipment room would have access via a large overhead door, and a single
standard door, to the outside for the distribution of equipment to the various sports.
(4) Sports Area
(a) The facility would contain four full court gymnasiums sized according to
Minnesota State High School specifications.
(b) The floor coverings would be built to EAA specifications:
(1) Wood floors for basketball and volleyball.
(2) Flooring that would be appropriate for baseball bating cages.
O EAA would have priority on all four community center basketball courts from. October
ls` through May 1s` during the following times:
(1) From 5pm until 10pm on Monday through Friday nights.
(2) From Sam until 3pm on Saturdays.
(d) EAA would have priority on all four courts from 5pm on Friday night until 7pm on
Sunday night on four weekends throughout the year for the purpose of holding
tournaments.
(e) The basketball courts would be surrounded by a four to six lane running track that
could be used by the FAA track program at various times during the months of April
and May.
(f) EAA would be charged $6.00 per hour/per court, or the standard hourly rate charged
by The District 196 Department of Community Education-which ever is less, for the
use of the community centers gymnasiums.
(g) The facility would have a minimum of six batting tunnels with a length of roughly 75
feet long and 12 feet wide. EAA would have access to these batting tunnels for a
negotiated amount of time during the year. FAA would be charged for the tunnels
under the same guidelines as shown under line (f).