06/20/2005 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
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AEN A Cascade Bay and
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA Civic Arena
Monday, June 20, 2005
7:00 PM
Eagan Municipal Center
City Council Chambers
A. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:00 pm
B. Approval of Agenda 7:02 pm
C. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 16, 2005 7:04 pm
D. Volunteer Recognition - Friends of the Farm Volunteers 7:05 pm
E. Visitors to be Heard 7:10 pm
F. Superintendent's Update and Department Happenings Pages 3-6 7:11 pm
G. Consent Agenda 7:20 pm
H. Development Agenda
(1) Cedarstone of Wescott Pages 7-11 7:21 pm
I. Old Business 7:45 pm
J. New Business 7:46 pm
K. Water Resources Update 7:47 pm
L. Other Business and Reports
(1) Vision 20/20 Update 7:50 pm
(2) Subcommittee Updates 7:55 pm
M. Round Table 7:56 pm
N. Adjournment 8:00 pm
The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, faci ll".ties, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual or:entaticnz, or
status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon request at least 96
hours in advance of the event. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City will attempt to provide the aids.
ADVISORY PARKS COM11V.,'SS!0N
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AND Release TERM LL 6 ° ~ T ,-y
NAME
Phone START EXPIRLS
JOSEPH BARI 1999 651-454-8442 (H) 5/2005 It
3033 Timberwood Trail (3 yr. 1999)
Eagan, MN 55121 (3 yr. 2002) jbaril@iuno.com
PHIL BELFIORI 2002 651-905-0293 (H) 5/2006
3671 Canary Way (1yr. 2002) 763-287-7167 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr, 2003) pbelfiori )wsbeng.com
MARGO DANNER 2001 651/454-5688 (H) 5/2007
2037 Flint Lane (3 yr. 2001)
Eagan, MN 55122 (3 yr. 2004) mrsmagooOusfamily.net
TERRY DAVIS (Chair) 1997 651-452-2635 (H) 5/2006
4895 Safari Pass (3 yr. 1997) 651-310-8941 (W)
Eagan, MN 55122 2690 (3 yr. 2000) 452-2152 (Home fax)
(3 yr. 2003)
terry. davis(a7stpaul.com
TSIVAD aol.eom home
MARK FILIPI May, 1997 651-602-1725 (W) 5/2007
836 Overlook Place (3 yr. 1998) 651-687-9866 (H)
(3 yr. 2001) mark.filipi metc.state.mn.us
Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 2004)
DUANE L. HANSEN May, 2004 952-894-9228 (W) 5/2005
3911 Denmark Ave (1 yr. 2004) 651-687-9566 (H)
Eagan, MN 55123 ha nd00Pcomcast.net
MUHAMMEDLODHI May, 2004 952-278-2629 (W) 5/2007
4361 Bear Path Trail (3 yr. 2004) 651-686-5273 (H)
Eagan, MN 55122 m lodhhotmail.com
DOROTHY PETERSON 2000 651-454-6532 (H) 5/2006
(Vice Chair) (3 yr. 2000)
4337 Sequoia Drive (3 yr. 2004) norsk43375iuno.com
Eagan, MN 55122
RICHARD PLETCHER 2001 651-687-9177 (H) 5/2005
(Secretary) (1 yr. 2001)
1074 Northview Park (3 yr. 2002) richard. fetcher usarc-emh2.arm .mol
Eagan, MN 55123
RYAN ZIPF (alternate) April 2005 651-686-2958 (H) 5/2006
4721 Pebble Beach Way 651-281-1275 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123 rzipf@hotmail.com
Eagan City Staff f E- ail:
cmesko@ci.eaooan.mn.us polson@ci.eagan.mn.us iasfahl@ci.eagan.mn.us
ghove@ci.eagan.mn.us emacbeth@ci.eaganmn.us 9.16-04
Phone #651-675-5505 (Cherryl's # after 4:30 p.m.)
Eagan Parks and Recreation Phone Number: 651-675-5500
Eagan Parks and Recreation Staff E- ail
Administration:
Cherry) Mesko cmesko@ci.eagan.mn.us
Paul Olson polson@ci.eagan.mn.us
Jeff Asfah) iasfahl@ci.eaaan.mn.us
Forestry.
Gregg Hove ghove@ci.eagan.mn.us
Water Resources:
Eric Macbeth emacbeth@cLeagan,mn.us
creation Staff:
Paula Nowariak pnowariak@ci.eaaanmn.us
Sonya Rippe srippe@ci.eagan.mn.us
Cathy Bolduc cbolduc@ci.eaaan.mn.us
Holly Champlin hchamplin@ci.eagan.mn.us
Colleen Callahan ccalla angci.eaaan. n.us
Cascade Bay:
Civic Arena:
Mark Vaughan mvauahan@ci.eaaan.mn.us
Community Center:
Sandy Breuer sbreuer@cL'.ea_qan.mn.us
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
2005-06 MEETING SCHEDULE
NAME May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April
16 20 18 15 19 17 14 19 12* 20 20 17
Joseph Bari X
Phil Belfiori
Margo Danner
Terry Davis (Chair)
N. Mark Filipi X
Duane L. Hansen
Muhammed Lodhi
Dorothy Peterson x
(Vice Chair)
Richard Pletcher
Secrete
Ryan Zipf (alternate) X
present O = absent O` = notified staff of absence prior to meeting
Recreation Sub-committee Natural Resources Sub-Committee Acquistion/development Sub-Committee
RP/RZ/TD/JB ML/MF/DH/PB(?) DP/MD/JB/TD
UPCOMING MEETINGS: OPEN ISSUES
Holz Farm NRHP Preliminary Evaluation
Parks Master Plan Review
Volunteer Recognition Methodology
PARK SYSTEM PLAN MEETINGS
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
FROM: PARKS AND RECREATION STAFF
DATE: JUNE 17, 2005
REMINDER: A tour has been scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. to visit Cascade Bay and the Civic Arena. Staff
will bring the APrC up to date on the re-construction underway at Cascade Bay and will seek
ideas about potential future capital improvements to the Civic Arena. Please meet at the east
entrance and we will walk to the sites.
ITEM A: Call to order
ITEM B: Approval of agenda
Mr. Dan Markes of 4802 Red Pine Court has recently made a request that the City reconsider
a conservation easement area located on his property. This easement was a part of the Finch
Place development reviewed by the APrC in January of 2001. While this item was not on the
agenda at the time it was published in the newspaper, it is expected that Mr. Markes will be
attending the June 20 meeting. This request is also being forwarded to the City Council for
their consideration on June 21.
Provided as a separate attachment is the background information and APrC minutes from
2001 along with the request from the homeowner. It would be appropriate for the APrC to
add this item to the agenda under New Business so that the City Council can have the
benefit of the APrC's perspective during their review.
ITEM C: Approval of minutes of May 16, 2005
ITEM D: Volunteer Recognition.
Mr. Les Bachman will be present to be recognized by the Friends of the Farm for volunteering
his time for the benefit of Holz Farm.
ITEM E: Visitors to be Heard
ITEM F: Superintendent's Update and Department Happenings
Staff will review several items of interest to the Commission and community.
ITEM G: Consent Agenda
There are no Consent Agenda items for the Commission to review.
ITEM H: Development Proposals
1. Cedarstone of Wescott. Staff has provided background information relative to this
proposed development and will respond to any questions or clarification by the APrC.
ITEM I: Old Business
There are no Old Business items for the Commission to review.
ITEM J: New Business
Should the APrC amend their agenda the easement request by Dan Markes would be the only
item for discussion under New Business.
ITEM K: Water Resources Update
Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth will briefly provide any additional information relative
to the Water Resources division.
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ITEM L: Other Business and Reports
1. APrC members and/or staff may wish to provide an update on the 20/20 Vision process.
2. Any subcommittees that have met since the May meeting may wish to provide an update.
ITEM M: Round Table
Any items of concern that might be placed on upcoming agendas or items of interest will be
identified.
ITEM N: Adjournment
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
As staff is planning for APrC tours for July, August and September, it would be helpful to know what
facilities, parks, or sites would be of interest and to identify your preferred priority. Some examples are:
• Community Center
• Art House
• Maintenance Facility
• Wescott Commons shelter building
• Park playgrounds (newly installed)
• Specific parks
• Other
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DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
June 2005
Recreation Division
• Summer softball is over half way through the season. It has been a soggy one thus far, but have had
only two nights completed rained out. There are currently 29 teams registered for region/state
tournaments. Eagan will be host to one region and three state tournaments over two weekends in
August.
• Sand volleyball is almost to its halfway point. These teams have also played through some wet
weather.
• Fall softball information has been mailed out to returning teams and new inquiries. Returning team
registration is July 5-8 and new team registration is July 11-15.
• Initial planning for fall basketball, touch football and volleyball has begun. Information will be
available to returning teams and new inquiries the beginning of July.
• Summer Preschool programs are off and running! 330 preschoolers are registered in the classes that
are being held at Bridle Ridge Park, Goat Hill Park, Rahn Park and the Community Center.
• The first puppet show will be held on Friday, June 17`h at Trapp Farm Park. Staff has been preparing
shows, music and cleaning the wagon all week!
• Summer recreation staff attending 3 specialized training sessions this past month. Customer Service,
Leadership Tools and Training, and Handling Difficult Behaviors were the topics covered. These
trainings were offered in addition to the training that Recreation Supervisors provide on City Policies
and Procedures, Police Issues in the Parks/Child Safety and Human Resources.
• The Eagan Art Festival is scheduled for June 25-26 on the grounds at Central Park - over 100
artisans are expected.
• The July 4th Fun Fest committee continues to be hard at work. The events that culminate the event
are - a Miss Eagan pageant, a battle of the bands, a street dance, a variety of other Band Shell
entertainment, the parade on July 4 at 10 am, fireworks on the 4`t', car show, bingo provided in
partnership by the Eagan Senior and Teen programs, carnival, food vendors, etc.
• Friends of the Farm met with representatives form the Minnesota Historical Society to review next
steps associated with further consideration of nomination to the Natl. Registry of Historic Places.
They continue to be impressed with the site and can provide valuable advice to our future
stewardship needs related to preserving the farm.
• Athletic sites continue to be busy places nearly 7 days a week. Since the weekend of April 23, the
athletic sites have hosted sizeable tournaments 6 out of 8 weekends.
• Chess was very popular this spring! More than 25 youth ages four and older enjoyed six weeks of
informal chess. The group has grown and is looking forward to a more formal instruction program
and possible camp in the fall.
• The Eagan Fun Run entertained over 300 people again in 2005 with a 2-mile race, 5-mile race, 2-
mile fitness walk and a '/2-mile Ducky Dash for youth. The Commons on Marice was also
instrumental in the success of this year's event. They coordinated several vendors and contributed
financially to the program as well. It has developed into a great partnership and will hopefully
continue next year. Volunteers are also very important to the program! Running clubs, girl scout
troops and individuals help staff the event.
• The Eagan Rotary Band Shell is bursting with entertainment, which started on June 13th with the
South of the River Community Band. A variety of community groups and professional bands and
entertainers will be performing at the Eagan Rotary Band Shell throughout the summer. The teens
are even getting involved with their Midnight Music Movie Mayhem the first Tuesday evening of
each month. A complete listing of events can be found on the internet at www.cityofeagan.com.
• Adapted softball ended on May 23. More than 30 kids enjoyed learning the basics oft-ball and
softball at the Eagan Community Center. For a second time, parents rallied around the program and
supported it by paying for trophies for each of the participants.
• Oasis attendance is gradually picking up.
• Karaoke/Open Mic nights begin June 17th. A new venture concept which sprung from teens.
• Oasis held the first "Music, Movie, Midnight Mayhem" June 7. Attendance was low (around 30)
and lightening prevented the showing of the movie. But, it was a great opportunity to practice. The
next one is scheduled for July 5, at the Eagan Rotary Band Shell beginning at 7p.m. two bands play,
and we are showing A cheesy movie at dusk.
• The Battle of the Bands is set for June 29th and is scheduled as part of our community performances
this year. Six bands will compete for a place in the Grand Battle at the Dakota County Fair.
• The South Metro Film Festival is scheduled for July 16 at the Rosemount High School Theater.
Eleven films have been entered. The quality of submissions is really increasing our screeners and
judges will have a difficult time selecting the winners. Sponsors this year include Apple, the IMAX,
IFP (Independent Feature Project), and special donation by John Logan the screen play writer of the
Aviator and Gladiator has autographed his book and movies for our event drawing.
• RECESS is a new program combining Wagon Full of Fun, Youth Development programs and the
puppet shows. 150 youth are already registered. This week the RECESS staff have been doing
outreach and on-sight registrations. Our partners in programming this year include 4H, Extension
Simply Good Eating, the Library, Police and Fire and the Eagan Art House. Eight fieldtrips are
scheduled to unique facilities and local locations. These include, the Murphy's Landing, the Zoo,
Jonathan Paddle Ford, Mill City Museum, Dakota County Fair, Camp Sac adventure course, Cascade
Bay and the Caponi Art Park/Eagan Art House.
• Many summer programs began during the week of June 13. There are 600 children registered
for Summer in the Park(SIP) for the summer of 2005.
• There are 12 Summer in the Park sites sites scheduled for this summer.
• Six field trips are planned to various fun places this summer. Skateville, Bowling, Cascade Bay,
Movie, Jonathan Paddleford and the Summer Blast are all on the schedule.
• There are 90 children registered for the Eaganettes dance program this summer. Highlights for
the summer will include marching in the 4th of July parade and a parents performance.
• The Instructional T-Ball program for 5-7 year olds continues to be popular. So far there are 109
children registered in day t-ball and 140 registered in evening t-ball.
• A Timberwolves camp with over 75 participants is being held at the ECC during the week of
June 13.
• Most camps begin at the end of July. There are a variety of topics to choose from. Check out the
Discover brochure for more information. So far there are over 600 registrations for 34 sections of
camps. Registrations are still being accepted for any camp that still has openings.
• New camps this summer include camps offered in conjunction with Mad Science of Minnesota.
Camps are Flight Academy, School House Chess and Secret Agent Lab.
• Other new camps include: Critter Camp and Nature/Plant camp taught by Dan Newbauer who
has been a naturalist for over 35 years. He has taught nature classes to kids throughout
Minnesota, led trips to the Boundary Waters and to the jungles of Belize and the Yucatan. He
has also worked on nature research projects at the University of Minnesota and the Chilean
Patagonia. We are fortunate to have Dan in Eagan this summer.
Communi Center
• The Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association Awards Committee recently informed us that the
Community Center won an Award of Excellence for the Passport-To-Play program. This program is
a collaborative with three other Minnesota Cities housing indoor playgrounds. 26 nominations were
received this year with 16 winners/19 cities chosen to receive this award.
• May 2nd was the start of our 90-day Summer Spectacular Fitness Membership in which 138
memberships were sold in May.
• 55 Personal Training Sessions were sold in May.
• 24 Firefighters have enrolled for their new fitness membership benefit.
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• May 21St one of our Fitness Instructors, Denise, led warm-up/stretching for the Eagan Fun Run
participants and Fitness Attendants, Kristine & Kathy, volunteered at water stations.
• May 25th was National Senior Health & Fitness Day. We offered fitness programs in the morning
and delivered a presentation "How to Live Your Life Well." The Seniors were very appreciative and
approximately eight of them became fitness members.
• On May 27th, the Red Cross held a Memorial Day blood drive at the Community Center, 50 people
participated and 36 "good units" were collected between Sam and fpm. This was much more than
expected and the Red Cross representative is hoping to make this an annual event at the Community
Center.
• In May, our virtual tour had a record number of visitors at 746 - compared to last May at 336.
• June is the month when field trip groups start coming to The Blast. During the first week of school
release, we have 10 groups scheduled to visit. This equates to over 400 children.
• There are nine wedding receptions and three outdoor ceremonies planned at the Community Center
in June.
• On June 2"d our Fitness Coordinator; Marshall Grange, gave a presentation for Dakota County's
Community Development Agency employees on "How to Design an Exercise Program." As a
result we have gained a new member.
• During the month of June we will be planning specialty class offerings for the fall to go into the
brochure by July 1St
• Currently we are planning and promoting for an incentive program that we will be starting in July to
go along with Member Appreciation Day.
• The Timberwolves basketball camp will again be held at the community center from June 13-17.
There were over 80 participants last year.
• On Wednesday June 15, the ECVB event, Cruise Eagan will be held at the Community Center Band
Shell. This is the second year the antique car cruise will take place at the Community Center.
• One June 25th and 26th the Eagan Art Festival will be held on the Community Center grounds for the
second year. More than 120 artists will display and sell their work.
• On Friday June 24th, the Central Park Pavillion will be the lunch stop for the Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer 3-Day walk. Approximately 2,000 people are expected to pass through.
• On June 29th and 30`h, the Community Center will be home to the Miss Eagan pageant for the second
year.
• Sales of new concession items (ie: healthier alternatives) are going very well. We have sold 40
packs of carrots, 37 Lunchables and 55 string cheese. These are the 3 most popular new items. We
also added a low-carb protein shake to the menu geared more towards the fitness members.
• We are planning to begin offering the Blue Cross Blue Shield's Blue Print for Health Program,
similar to our current Health Partners Frequent Fitness membership credit program, on August 1St.
• The manufacturer of the light fixtures around and under the track will be out in June to replace all of
the reflectors and lenses on all of the fixtures under warranty even though it has expired due to
yellowing of the lenses.
• The custodial staff has completed the in-house steam cleaning of all the banquet chairs; that 418
chairs!
PARKS
• Department staff having been assisting the Street Department with the clean-up of wind damaged
boulevard trees caused by the storm of June 6/7. Trees in approximately 6 parks were also damaged.
The hardest hit area was the "Grove" area in the SW quarter of the City. No significant damage to
structures or amenities has been noted. Due to the isolated nature of the damage and limited impact
of it, the City will NOT be offering a boulevard pickup of brush and branches. Residents should
contact their refuse hauler or use the Yankee Doodle compost facility.
• The full compliment of summer seasonal maintenance employees has finally arrived. All routes and
assignments are now fully staffed. It will take some time to "catch up", especially with the rapidly
growing grass.
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• The spring fertilization and broadleaf control of park sites has been completed. Once again, high
quality slow release products were used in general park areas. While the unit cost may be higher, use
of these products has reduced the number of applications in non-irrigated areas from three to two
making it not only more cost effective but efficient. Broadleaf control is done on a limited basis only,
opting instead to promote healthy turf that crowds out weeds.
• Staff has been working with a turf specialist to improve the quality and sustainability of the turf at
Thresher Fields. While it remains functional and appears lush, the heavy and inconsistent sub-soils
have necessitated some TLC of the turf and the application of specialized nutrients. Both the turf and
soil chemistry have been responding well. Conditions will improve over time.
• As of this date, the city has not received a response to the grant application for Thresher Fields
improvements. With the current budget impasse, funding remains very questionable.
• The Toro Company will once again utilize City park areas to field test a variety of equipment, this
year including ball-field maintenance equipment. Their mowers have been running non-stop in
several of the park sites assigned to them.
• The City Council has approved the installation of a sun-shelter as Wescott Commons with the
understanding that over time, the ownership group will contribute 20% of the cost. Staff met on site
with owners representatives to consider possible locations. Installation is expected in the fall.
• Staff met with representatives of the Friends of the Farm to discuss improvements for this year as
approved in the CIP. The Friends will donate some "sweat equity" and perhaps funding to several of
the projects. An architect from the historical society may also be involved in making
recommendations.
• The 2006 budget process is well underway-funding levels remain an unknown.
• The process of replacing the play structure (CIP) at Fish Lake Park has begun; completion is
expected in several weeks.
• The breast Cancer 3 Day walk will pass through Eagan on June 24h. Participants will be "lunching"
at the Central Park pavilion.
• The annual rash of spring vandalism seems to be slowing. The most serious event being the
damaging of the electrical service panels at the Central Park festival grounds. The costly repairs have
since been made. Plans are in place to install security lights in the area to help deter any further
damage.
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Date: June 17, 2005
Agenda Item: H-1; Cedarstone of Wescott
Action X
City of Eagan Information
Parks and Recreation E1 Attachments x€ 1. Preliminary Plat
2. Site Plan
3. Grading/Erosion Control
4. Stormwater Mgmt Plan
5. Landscape Plan
6. Tree Preservation Plan
7. Wetland/Buffer Mitigation
8. .quencing, Monitoring and
Main+-nance Plan
AGENDA ITEM: H-l; CEDARSTONE OF WESCOTT
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
ITEM OVERVIEW: Review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality and
wetlands issues that pertain to the Cedarstone of Wescott development
BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
The applicant is requesting approval of a Rezoning of five acres from Agriculture to Planned
Development, a Preliminary Planned Development to create 3 twin homes (six units) and two
single family homes and a Preliminary Subdivision to create 9 lots on property loc .t~;d a 1055
Wescott Road in the SW 1/4 of Section 14. Access to the lots will be from a frontage ivad along
Wescott Road, the two single family lots will be accessed by a shared driveway off the frontage
road.
The subject property is not platted. The site is heavily wooded; a single family home and a pole
barn are present. Access is via Wescott Road. There is a large pond in the middle of the site.
A similar application for the subject site was before the APrC on September 20, 2004; that
application was for 14 twin homes (8 lots) with private streets and no tree mitigation. The APrC
did recommend approval of that plan.
The applicant is proposing to deviate from the R-2 standards and allow reduced side and rear
yard setbacks and the lot sizes. The 2 single family lots are generally consistent with R-1
requirements, with exception to the flag lot and Lot 2 not having public street frontage. R-1 and
R-2 is simply used for comparison purposed with the Proposed Planned Development.
The Planned Development zoning district allows the developer to have greater flexibility in the
design of the development and the City to require higher standards in exchange for that
flexibility. The applicant's narrative indicates that as proposed the development "provides a
creative and efficient land use that preserves the natural features of the property and provides
economic advantage to residents of the planned community, Preservation of the wetland area
will be provided via granting of a conservation easement and remaining open space maintained
by the homeowners association. Access to the adjacent properties will be provided via
construction of a public roadway."
The rezoning request is to rezone from Agriculture to PD, Planned Development. The intent of
the Planned Development zoning district as follows:
1. Providing greater flexibility in environmental design and relaxation of strict application
of the zoning ordinance in exchange for greater creativity and environmental sensitivity.
2. Recognizing the economic and cultural advantages that will accrue to the residents of a
planned community.
3. Encouraging a more creative and efficient approach to the use of the land.
4. Encouraging the preservation and enhancement of desirable site characteristics, natural
features, and open space.
5. Encouraging a development pattern that is consistent with land use density, transportation
facilities and community facilities objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
The APC and City Council will review these criteria with this development. The APC meeting is
scheduled for June 28, 2004 and the City Council date is anticipated to be July 19, 2004.
PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION:
Any park or trail dedication due shall be satisfied through a cash dedication
TREE PRESERVATION:
A tree inventory submitted with this application indicates that there are two-hundred thirty-five
(235) significant trees in the inventory. Individual tree size and species break down is as follows:
Species Avg Diameter Dia. Range Count Percent of Total
Oak 20" 6"-34" 82 35%
Conifer 30 ft hgt 15-45 ft hgt 84 35%
(Pine, cedar, spruce)
Willow 30" 13"-38" 6 3%
The balance of the tree inventory is comprised of a variety of deciduous trees, including species
such as box elder, elm, black cherry, cottonwood, ash, aspen, cottonwood, maple, and birch trees
averaging 12" in diameter.
The development as proposed will result in the removal of one-hundred seven (107) significant
trees (45.5 % of the total). According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance
allowable tree removal for this type of development proposal will be set at 44.2% of the total
significant trees. This specific allowable removal percentage is calculated based upon the
application type which includes 43.5% of the land area is classified as single-family residential,
and 56.5% of the site is classified as multiple-family residential. A formula is used to determine
the final allowable removable percentage of 44.2%.
With a proposed removal more than the allowable amount, the required tree mitigation for this
proposal calculates to sixteen (16) Category B trees. A revised Tree Mitigation Plan shall be
submitted by the applicant that fulfills this required tree mitigation. Tree mitigation is, as always,
in addition to any city required landscaping to occur on site.
The applicant proposes to preserve, through transplanting within the site, 6 existing significant
trees (tree #'s 25, 31, 39, 115, 125, and 142). These 6 trees are counted on the preliminary tree
preservation plan as being preserved. They are to be transplanted to locations within the
development site according to the submitted tree preservation plan.
In an attempt to maximize tree preservation, the applicant intends to preserve forty-five (45) trees
adjacent to areas to be graded. The preliminary grading plan submitted shows proposed grade
lines occurring inside the CRZ of trees that are to be preserved on site (tree #'s 7, 14-16, 22, 30,
47-50, 62, 79-81, 100-109, 117, 118, 131-134, 137-140, 146, 151, 152, 172, 174, 177-179, 188,
and 190). To ensure survival of these preserved trees, staff is recommending that a long-term
tree survival plan be prepared by a certified arborist and implemented on all trees with
encroachment into the CRZ. Also staff is recommending that the applicant communicate with
city forestry staff in the actual placement of tree protection fence around these trees. No
encroachment is to occur inside tree protection areas.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS:
Water Quality
This proposed 5.0-acre residential development is located east of Fish Lake in the City's J-
watershed. Some of the stormwater runoff generated by the built area of this development will
drain to a treatment pond that is proposed to be constructed next to the wetland in the middle of
the parcel. Runoff from the other portion of the built development site will drain offsite.
Minimum requirements for volume and area of water quality treatment ponds are based on the
impervious proportion of proposed developments (i.e., land covered by buildings, parking lots,
driveways, and walks). The total impervious proportion of the proposed built area is 33.2 percent.
To meet City water quality requirements, a minimum wet-pond volume of about 0.13 acre-feet
would be needed. The pond would have a maximum depth of six feet and a 10:1 aquatic bench
beginning at the normal water level.
The remaining built area of the development that will drain offsite untreated is subject to a cash
dedication in lieu of ponding.
Staff Note: A majority of the stormwater runoff from Lot 1 and a significant proportion of the
runoff from Lots 5 through 8 will drain directly to the central wetland on the site. Compared to
existing conditions, there will be a high increase in runoff volume to the wetland. In this same
area, where the majority of the impact of the development is proposed to occur, the wetland
buffer is proposed to be only about 15 feet versus 30 feet, which the City typically requires. As a
result, the quality of this wetland, which will become the front yards to 9 new Eagan households,
is expected to degrade, despite treatment ponding of stormwater from the front aspect of the
development.,
Wetlands
There are three wetlands on this parcel, according to professional wetland scientist (Cert. #0250)
who reviewed the delineation report prepared August 16, 2004. The largest wetland, which is
approximately 0.9 acre (38,576 square feet) in surface area, is in the center of the parcel. This is a
Type 4 wetland, under the standard classification system of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Type 4 wetlands are inland deep fresh marshes with soils that are usually covered with six inches
to three feet or more of water during the growing season. Vegetation includes cattails, reeds, and
bulrushes. In open areas, pondweeds, coontail, and water lilies may occur.
Along the southwest boundary of the parcel, there is a 2,020 square-foot Type 1 wetland. Type 1
wetlands are seasonally flooded basins or flats. Typically, soil is covered with water or is
waterlogged during variable periods but is usually well-drained during much of the growing
season. Vegetation varies from bottom-land hardwoods to grasses.
The edge of a third wetland is along the southeastern boundary of the parcel. This is a 732
square-foot Type 2 wetland. Type 2 wetlands are inland fresh meadows vegetated primarily by
reed canary grass, with some lake sedge and river bulrush.
None of the wetlands are designated public water wetlands by the Minnesota DNR. Therefore, all
are under jurisdiction of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (WCA), which regulates
draining and filling of all natural wetlands and excavation of certain types of natural wetlands.
This program is administered by the City of Eagan, which acts as local government unit for WCA
issues.
The developer is proposing to fill entirely both the southwest wetland (2,020 square feet) and the
southeast wetland (732 square feet) and replacing those impacts with 2,983 square feet of new
wetland credit (minimum 2,752 square feet needed) and 5,320 square feet of public value credit
(minimum 2,752 square feet needed).
As reviewed in previous Commission meetings, WCA Rules provide for such replacement of
wetland impacts as long as "good faith" efforts have been made by developers to consider and
essentially rule out "feasible and prudent" alternatives. A process called "sequencing" is required
to be used by the City to evaluate alternatives the developer has considered and eliminated.
Commissioners will recall that sequencing begins with avoidance and goes in descending order
of priority through minimization, rectification, reduction, and finally ends with replacement,
versus assuming impact replacement from at the outset.
Staff Note: The submitted sequencing "argument" is attached. Staff believes the salient
Avoidance statement, "Due to the added constraints of providing public street access with
associated right-of-way to the properties to the east and west, this layout was not deemed feasible
to the developer," is somewhat vague and insufficient to rule out avoidance.
ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
1. The development shall satisfy any park or trail dedication due with a cash payment calculated
in accordance with the 2005 fee schedule.
2. The applicant shall fulfill the required tree preservation mitigation through the installation of
sixteen (16) category B trees, or an equivalent number of Category A or Category C trees, to
be installed on site.
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3. The applicant shall preserve, through tree spading, 6 existing significant trees (tree #'s 25, 31,
39, 115, 125, and 142).
4. To ensure survival of preserved trees (on site trees # 7, 14-16, 22, 30, 47-50, 62, 79-81, 100-
109, 117, 118, 131-134, 137-140, 146, 151, 152, 172, 174, 177-179, 188, and 190), staff is
recommending that a long-term tree survival plan be prepared by a certified arborist and
implemented on all trees with encroachment into the CRZ. Also staff is recommending that
the applicant communicate with city forestry staff in the actual placement of tree protection
fence around these large preserved oaks.
5. Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety
netting) shall be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone,
whichever is greater, of significant trees/woodlands to be preserved on-site and off-site (i.e.
park trees).
6. The applicant shall contact the City Forestry Division and set up a pre-construction site
inspection 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.
7. A minimum wet-pond volume of about 0.13 acre-feet is required, The pond would have a
maximum depth of six feet and a 10:1 aquatic bench beginning at the normal water level.
8. A cash dedication in lieu of treatment ponding shall be required for the remaining built area
of the development that will drain offsite untreated.
9. A minimum 30-foot natural undisturbed wetland buffer shall be required around the central
wetland.
10. Consider whether the sequencing argument meets WCA requirements.
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SECTION 1- SEQUENCING
AVOIDANCE
The Alternate-1 concept sketch which accomplishes complete wetland impact
avoidance creates a site with three single family residences on it. This plan also keeps all
activities out of the required 30' buffer zones around each wetland as well. Due to the
added constraints of providing public street access with associated right-of-way to the
properties to the east and west, this layout was not deemed feasible to the developer.
MINIMIZE
The Alternate-2 concept sketch which accomplishes minimum wetland impacts is
very similar to the concept which has been submitted to the city. The large wetland in the
middle is still avoided along with the small wetland along the east property line and its
30' buffer. To accomplish this, the last twin home to the east is cut in half to avoid both
the wetland and the buffer. The wetland on the west side would still be impacted for .the
shared driveway and required public street with access to both the neighboring east and
west properties. A proposed 2:1 replacement (2,050 x 2 = 4,050 SF) would be proposed
along the northeast side of the large central wetland in addition to a NURP pond on the
west side of the property to mitigate for any wetland impacts which take place.
REDUCE/ELIMINATE IMPACTS OVER TIME
The developer plans to use appropriate erosion control measures to prevent
sedimentation and degradation to the remaining wetland on site. Prior to any
construction or excavation, silt fence shall be installed to intercept run-off. Immediately
following grading of side slopes greater than 3:1, wood fiber blanket (or other slope
stabilizing method approved by engineer) shall be applied over approved seed mixture
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and a minimum 4" top-soil. All seed mix and mulch used on the project will be certified
weed free. All erosion control installations shall remain in place and be maintained in
good condition by the contractor until the site has been re-vegetated. The contractor is to
use best management practices with regards to erosion control - to include the following:
1. Inspect silt fences immediately after each rainfall and at least daily during
prolonged rainfall. Immediately repair failed or failing silt fence.
2. Replacement - fabric shall be replaced promptly when it decomposes or
becomes ineffective until the barrier is no longer necessary.
3. Sediment removal - sediment deposits should be removed after each storm
event. Sediments must be removed when deposits reach approximately one-
half the height of the barrier. Any sediment remaining in place after the silt
fence is no longer required shall be dressed to conform with the existing
grade, prepared, and seeded with the appropriate seed mix, as directed by the
engineer.
4. Removal of silt fence - silt fences shall be removed when they have served
their useful purpose, but not before the upward sloping area has been
permanently stabilized.
The owner is planning to conduct his construction activities in compliance with
all applicable federal, state and local requirements for water resource protection. Once
the developer constructs the replacement wetlands, including vegetative cover, and the
site grading is completed, there should be no adverse impacts to wetlands on the site or to
any of the constructed wetlands.
SECTION 4 - MONITORING
MONITORING
The Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act rules require that the property owner
monitor the establishment of a created wetland. The developer of the property shall be
responsible for monitoring the wetland annually for a minimum five-year period or until
such time as the wetland replacement is deemed acceptable. The developer will provide
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information to the LGU (City of Eagan) once a year. This information will include a
report identifying the dominant plant species growing in the area. Photographs will be
taken from the predetermined photo-reference points shown on the wetland mitigation
plan drawings (WL-1). Additional points for the photographs may be chosen when the
wetland replacement work is completed.
The annual report will include:
A. Description of the project location, size, plus current (Cowardin classification)
and desired wetland type (goal).
B. Comparison of as-built with planned wetland creation.
C. Water level elevation during the growing season.
D. A list of the dominant vegetation in the wetland, including common names of the
vegetation exceeding 20% coverage and an estimate of coverage.
E. Color photographs of the project area taken anytime during the period June
through August, referenced to the fixed photo-reference points identified on the
wetland replacement plan and labeled accordingly. Refer to Sheet WL- 1.
WETLAND MAINTENANCE PLAN
FIRST YEAR
Wetland and buffer areas will be walked every three weeks during the growing
season and invasive species will be hand pulled. Removed vegetation will be taken off-
site to prevent re-introduction of undesirable species to project site. If conditions are dry,
buffer areas will receive a 1-inch watering once per week to help establish deep rooting.
More frequent watering will be avoided to prevent plants from rooting too shallow.
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SECOND YEAR
Wetland and buffer areas will be walked once per month during the growing
season and invasive species will be hand pulled. If drought conditions exist, areas will be
watered every two weeks.
THIRD YEAR SUBSEQUENT YEARS
Wetland and buffer areas will be scouted for weeds three times a year until
desired wetland goals have been met. Hand weeding will take place early in the growing
season, mid-summer and again late in the season. By the third season, plants should be
well established and watering should not be necessary.
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4802 Red Pine Court
Eagan, MN 55123-3500
Eric MacBeth, Water Resources Coordinator
Pam Dudziak, Planner
The City Of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
June 14, 2005.
Dear Eric and Pam,
Re: Reconsideration of Easement Area at 4802 Red Pine Court (Lot 16)
Thank-you for taking the time to meet with me regarding the conservation easement in
place at my home at 4802 Red Pine Court (Lot 16). As discussed, the easesment
agreement between the city and the developer seeks to ensure "preserving and protecting
the natural character of the easement area" and offers protection for the water and water's
edge for the preservation of the native vegetation and of course to provide a haven for the
water fowl, turtles and other wildlife on or near the pond.
I believe the intention of the easement agreement can be maintained while addressing the
issue of easement size and the issues of erosion and weeds (not native vegetation or
trees).
The easement on Lot 16 extends up a steep slope that is not filled with native vegetation
and trees but rather with unkept thistles and weeds. Under the current agreement, this
patch of overgrown weeds, that looks terrible and I would contend is not intended in the
agreement to represent the native vegetation, does nothing to secure the soil so that the
non-easement portion of the yard does not erode away as is happening currently. And
under the current agreement where this area is identified as part of the conservation
easement, these weeds cannot be removed. See the pictures attached.
Compare these pictures to the neighbor's yard where as the pictures show, the neighbor's
terraced yard creates a useable, functional living space combined with a conservation
area that meets the intention of the easement agreement. This yard and the reduced
easement area from the pond into the land area enable the homeowner to have a yard that
is not simply an eyesore of overgrown weeds but rather a beautiful landscaped yard
representative of the area and expectations of the neighbors.
I am requesting that the Conservation Easement size be reconsidered. I am requesting that
the easement be adjusted to align with the pond side of the fire pit as depicted in the
photos. I believe this will serve three purposes. First it will keep in force the intention of
the conservation easement protecting the natural vegetation, habitat for the animals, and
ensure in perpetuity the restrictions under the agreement. Secondly, it will provide the
homeowner with the ability to limit or eliminate the erosion that is currently occurring,
and it will eliminate the weeds through appropriate landscaping to reduce the slope and
through the planting of vegetation and trees. Thirdly, it will enable the current or future
homeowner to present in the neighborhood a backyard consistent with all of the other
yards that can be maintained and is pleasing to the neighbors.
Please also advise what responsibilities the developer would have under the agreement.
I look forward to hearing from you regarding this request. Should you have any questions
please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached during the day at 651-644-4900 or
by cell phone at 651-402-5236.
Best Regards, '7
Dan Markes
From: Eric Macbeth
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 10:08 AM
To: Pam Dudziak
Cc: Gregg Hove
Subject: Finch Place--WQ
Pam:
I've attached the original writeup I put together, for your reference if you need it.
As compared to the original proposal, here are my comments for your CC memo. I spoke to
Gregg, and he will be sending something to you as well.
The developer has taken positive steps to reduce the encroachment and disturbance to the 30-
foot buffer area of DNR Public Water Wetland #19-307 (City Pond LP-27) by reconfiguring the
sizes and positions of original units # 6-9, removing original unit # 5, and repositioning unit # 4.
The developer has agreed to establish perpetual conservation easements on each of the
remaining seven (7) lots adjacent to the wetland. Some disturbance of the 30-foot buffer remains
in the proposal and is associated with grading for unit # 4 and the stormwater pond located next
to unit # 4. Due to the proximity of the proposed stormwater pond to the ordinary high water mark
of the protected wetland, the proposal needs to be reviewed by DNR Division of Waters staff
before final approval. Appropriate wetland seeding and, perhaps planting is needed around this
stormwater pond to reestablish wetland vegetation in the disturbed area.
Although there are fewer concerns as compared to the original proposal, WQ staff still has some
concerns about potential impacts to the wetland associated with grading for units # 4-8. Near
units # 5-8, it is difficult to imagine that grading will be contained only within the immediate back
sides of each of the four walkout units, as proposed on the grading plan. Finally, the final grading
plan needs to correct the NWL and HWL of the stormwater pond. As shown, it appears the
elevations are transposed.
Finch Place.doc
I hope this is what you are looking for.
Eric Macbeth
Water Resources Coordinator
City of Eagan
3501 Coachman Point
Eagan, Minnesota 55122-1897
Phone: (651) 681-4300
Fax: (651) 681-4360
Email: em acbetheci.eagan.mn.us
WWW: htto://www.cityofeagan.com/water resources/water resources.htm
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Agenda Item: Finch Place
<r~~`Ns Action X
City of Eagan Information
Parks and Recreation, Attachments x 1. Location Map
2.Preliminary Plat
3. Site Plan
4. Grading Plan
5.Utility Plan
6. Tree Preservation Plan
AGENDA ITEM: G-1; FINCH PLACE 7. Reforestation Plan
8. T e ssity Calculations
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T : ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS RECREATION
ITE OVERVIEW: Review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality and
wetlands issues that pertain to the Finch Place development.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
Basic Builders, Inc. is requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision (Finch Place) to create
23 lots on 12.59 acres located at 4790 South Robert Trail, north of Red Pine Lane and east of
Hwy. 3 in the E 1/2 of Section 36.
The property is currently zoned Agriculture, and Rezoning to an R-1, Single-Family Residential
designation is proposed. The site is wooded and contains a pond in the northwest corner. There
is an existing single family home and a few outbuildings on the site; all of the existing buildings
are proposed to be removed. The proposed development consists of 23 lots for the construction
of single-family homes. Street access into the site is proposed via two cul-de-sacs from Red Pine
Lane. A private street extension of the longer cul-de-sac is proposed to extend to the north
adjacent to the railroad right-of--way. A Variance is included as part of the Preliminary
Subdivision proposal for a cul-de-sac in excess of 500 feet in length. The public portion of the
cul-de-sac is approximately 560 feet in length, and the private portion another 500 feet.
The proposed R-1 zoning designation is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Guide Plan
which assigns a D-I, Single-Family Residential land use designation to this property, and the
City's Draft Comprehensive Guide Plan, which assigns a LD, Low Density residential land use
designation. Exempting the proposed public right-of-way and including credit for the existing
pond area on the site as allowed by the City Code, the net density of the proposed development is
2.56 units per acre.
The site consists of three parcels, two of which are privately owned, and one that the City
acquired in 1995. At the time the City acquired the parcel, it was the City's intention that that
parcel would be combined with adjacent property at such time as it developed in the future. For
this reason the developer has entered into a purchase agreement with the City to purchase the
City-owned parcel and it is included with the development plans for the adjacent property in this
proposal.
PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION:
This development would be responsible for a cash parks dedication and cash trails dedication.
TREE PRESERVATION:
A tree inventory submitted with this application indicates that there are four-hundred twenty-seven
(427) significant trees on site. Species break down is as follows:
Species Avg Diameter Dia. Range Count Percent of Total
Boxelder 14" 12"-19" 124 29%
Quaking Aspen 12" 12"-15" 120 28%
Oak ' 14" 6"- 24" 66 15%
The balance of the inventory is comprised of ash, cottonwood, black cherry, elm, birch, and
willow with diameter ranges from 6" to 84" (one willow tree measures 84" diameter).
The development as proposed will result in the removal of two-hundred seventy (270) significant
trees (63.2% of the total). According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance
allowable tree removal for this type of development proposal (single-phase, multiple-lot, single-
family residential) is set at 40.0% of the total significant trees (171 trees). With a proposed
removal greater than the allowable amount, there will be required tree mitigation for this
proposal. The required tree mitigation calculates to one-hundred thirteen (113) Category A trees
or two-hundred twenty-six (226) Category B trees or four-hundred fifty-two (452) Category C
trees, or an equivalent combination of the three categories. The applicant has submitted a tree
mitigation plan that shows the installation of one-hundred twelve (112) Category A trees. A
revised tree mitigation plan will need to be submitted that shows complete mitigation of 113
Category A trees.
According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance, exception from strict compliance
with allowable removal standards may be permitted by the city "when practical difficulties or
practical hardships" exist. The applicant has been requested by staff to provide information
pertaining to their request for this exception. At the time of this report preparation, no
information had been received. The APrC may desire to discuss this issue (i.e. why a
development proposal cannot be submitted that results in tree removal within allowable limits).
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS:
Water uality Issues
This ._12.6-acre----------- lopment.would_ be located_in the City_'s_L-watershed, .which_is in the
southeast comer oagan and which is most closely associated with Fitz Lake. In fact, the entire
parcel is within the shoreland overlay district of Fitz Lake, which is state-protected waterbody
and which is classified as Class 11-Indirect Contact Recreation by the City's water quality
management plan. The proposed development would need to meet the City's waters uality
requirement to treat.stormwater_runoff_from,the.site,The development proposes to do so by
directing stormwater to two treatment basins to be constructed on the site.
Requirements..for_y_olume_and_area afwaterqualrty treat ent.ponds_are based_on_the..impervious
proportion of proposed developments(i.e.. land covered by buildings parking lots driveways,
and walks). Of the 12.6 acres of the site, 19 e rcent is proposed to be impervious. Therefore, a
area 029a
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minimum wet-pang volume_of 0 ;67_acre-feet_co_y_ering n
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the stormwatergenerated by this development.
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Wetland
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) classifies the 2.5-acre wetland
associated with this development as a protected public water wetland. Any proposed activities
occurring below the ordinary high water level of the wetland are subject to review and potential
permit by the D NR. The waterbody is also classified as Class IV-Wildlife Habitat by the City's
water quality management plan.
Under the classification system of the Fish and Wildlife Service, the wetland is a Type 4. Type 4 1
wetlands are inland deep fresh marshes in which the soils are usually covered with six inches to
three feet or more of water during the growing season. Vegetation includes cattails, reeds, and
bulrushes. In open areas, pondweeds, coontail, and water lilies may occur.
The wetland falls understate iurisdiction_of the Public Waters Permit Program of the DNR and
under federal jurisdiction of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act-administered by the U. S.
Army Corps. of Engineers: AnXproposals_to drain, fill. or excavate within the boundaries of this
wetland needs to meet the provisions of these programs. This development is proposed not to
impact the wetland directly by draining, filling, or excavating.
However, to meet its water quality requirement to treat stormwater runoff from the site, this
develop ent_is proposed to-disturb sortie ,of the30-foot buffer area of the wetland, near one of
the proposed stormwater treatment basins. Grading of backyards for seven of the proposed
homes also would disturb some of the 30-foot wetland buffer.-From a water quality
perspective, City staff has concerns about the encroachment and disturbance of the
wetland buffer by grading of backyards, and would be interested in having the developer
reestablish disturbed buffer areas into native wetland vegetation and institute wetland
buffer protection zones as covenants or deed restrictions with lots adjacent to the wetland.
Shoreland Zoning Issues
The City of Eagan Shoreland Zoning Ordinance (Sec. 11.21 City Code) applies to development
of this parcel because it is located within 1,000 feet of the ordinary high water level of state-
protected Fitz Lake. Accordingly, average lot areas shall be no less than 15,000 square feet, lot
widths shall be no less than 75 feet, structure heights shall be no greater than 35 feet, and
impervious surfaces shall be no greater than 25 percent.
Erosion Control
In several areas of this development the topography of the site requires proffer installation and
effective_maintenance of erosion_control practicestoprevent_andminimize_soil_lossandimpac
to ts
down- radient resources and water quality.
ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
1. To recommend approval of the development proposal subject to conditions including:
0 Require that a cash park dedication be met.
0 Require that a cash trails dedication be met
0 This_developmentshould meet the- City's_water.quaiity_requiremer?ts by-creating
stormwater treatment capacity through a minimum wet-pond volume of 0.67 acre-feet
covering an area of 0.29 acres The stormwater treatment pond should be constructed
accprdipg_to NURP_standardswith a maximum depth__of6_feet,._a10_1 aquatic_bench,.and.
an outlet skimmer according to City design standards.
? With the exception of the area adjacent to the constructed stormwater treatment pond, a
minimum 30-foot wide buffer of natural undisturbed vegetation outside the boundary of
the. wetland. should be. maintained before,.during,. and.affter_construction.
? Serious consideration should be given to having the developer reestablish disturbed
buffer areas into native wetland vegetation and institute wetland buffer protection zones
as covenants or deed restrictions with lots adjacent to the wetland.
? The development should comply with the City's Shoreland Zoning Ordinance by having
average lot areas no less than 15,000 square feet, lot widths no less than 75 feet, structure
heights no greater than 35 feet, and impervious surfaces no greater than 25 percent.
? Erosion control__practices should be properly_installed_and_effectively.maintained
t hroughout the development process to prevent and minimize soil loss and negative
i pacts_.to_down. gradient resources_and_water__qualrty,.
? 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
preserved. Where this is not possible, alternative tree preservation measures shall be
employed.
? To require that the applicant submit a revised tree mitigation plan indicating complete
mitigation fulfillment through the installation of one-hundred thirteen Category A trees.
? To require that the applicant contact the City Forestry Division and set up a
preconstruction site inspection at least five days prior to the issuance of thwgrading
permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree Preservation Plan and placement of
the Tree Protection Fencing.
2. To recommend denial of the development proposal
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Total Site Area 12.59 acres
Wetland Size 2.15 acres (wetland area)
Land Area 10.44 acres (excluding wetland area)
ROW Area 2.57 acres
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x = ponding for density = .10 of total site area for density = I Oy
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x = 1.16 acres = ponding area to be used for density
DENSITY
Gross Density (land area with 10% pond included)
10.44+ 1.16= 11.6 acres
Proposed # of Lots = 23
23/11.6 = 1.98 units per acre
Net Density (land area with 10% pond, excluding ROW)
11.6 - 2.57 ROW acres = 9.03 net acres
23 lots / 9.03 acres = 2.56 net units/acre
Advisory Parks Commission
Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 11, 2001
Page 2
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
FINCH PLACE, BASIC BUILDERS, INC.
Planner Pam Dudziak provided background on the Finch Place development. The property is currently
zoned agricultural, and the application requests it be rezoned as single family residential. The site is wooded, and
has a pond in the SW corner. The development calls for 23 lots on 2 cul-de-sacs with a private street extension at
a density of 2.5 per acre.
City Forester Gregg Hove presented the tree inventory, showing 427 significant trees on the site, primarily
in the northern portion by the water body. Trees on the current farmstead are primarily boxelders and aspens,
averaging 14" diameter. 15% of the trees are oak, averaging 14" diameter. Sizes range from 6" to an 84" willow.
Hove stated the plan calls for removal of 270 trees (63%). City ordinance states that for this type of
property, the removal allowance is 40%, so tree mitigation is necessary. 113 of the trees on this property must be
mitigated with Category A trees or equivalent Category B or C trees. Development plans show 112 trees being
mitigated, thus developer must re-submit a mitigation plan allowing for the I tree difference.
Member Dorothy Peterson asked if custom grading was possible on the site. Hove said it hadn't been
proposed, and that it was more common to see total site grading,
Chair Rudolph asked Hove to elaborate on the expectations regarding hardships, and what hardships were
stated in the proposal application. Hove stated the developer is to be held to the 40% requirement, unless hardship
was proven. Hove said he had no answer as to why 60% of the trees could not be preserved. The developer was
not present to answer inquiries. Member Kubik wondered if the City should be getting legal advice about hardship
determination.
Member Johnson noted the City has not seen a revised plan as of yet. Forester Hove states the developers
have not responded to staff request. Member Daryle Peterson noted that staff has inquired but has had no response
regarding revised mitigation plans at this time, although the developer has been notified of the requirement.
Chair Rudolph stated the Commission was is a difficult position trying to determine the hardship
associated with this property. He stated he was not comfortable taking down trees for roadway purposed and
claiming the trees present the hardship. Member Daryle Peterson asked Planner Dudziak to review some planning
standards regarding Shoreland Overlay districts and house sizes on the lots. Dudziak did so, noting that all the
footprints are conceptual at this time, no dimensions were available, but it meets the 85' standard.
Forester Hove noted that the trees will need to be mitigated on-site, and this requirement has been met.
Member Dorothy Peterson inquired if any of these significant removed trees will be oak. He noted that there
weren't any big oaks on the site. The oaks are about 12 to 14 inches, largest is 24 inches. Most preservation will
occur around the water body. He reiterated the "tight" configuration of the development.
Water Quality Technician Jim Storland, filling in for Coordinator Eric Macbeth, described retention
ponds on the site. He noted that stormwater requirements were met by two ponds on the site. There are about
three acres not being treated by the pond. Cash dedication of $5,239 will be required.
Storland noted a 30 foot buffer strip encroached on backyards of seven lots, and that protection of the
buffer strip is not included in the plan. Water Quality staff would like to see an attemptto preserve the strip by
backyard grading or retaining walls. Member Davis asked Storland to identify which lots abut the retention pond.
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Storland indicated lots along the south and west boundary of the pond. He indicated uncertainty of the exact slope
of the back yard areas. Member Davis noted many problems associated with the lack of yard space and grade of
the land; fertilizers and other pollutants could intrude into the pond. Daryle Peterson stated the problem with the
buffer is the development density.
Rather than approve with conditions that would have to be followed through upon in depth, Member
Daryle Peterson moved to deny the proposal. Member Dorothy Peterson seconded. Chair Rudolph expressed
concern with the proposal, and agreed with the motion to deny the proposal. The vote was unanimous to deny the
proposal.
Member Kubik requested staff investigate the definition of hardship and the legal implications thereof
GLEN 2°a ADDITION
Planner Pam Dudziak gave a brief background of the Glen Pond project, including that other plans have
been presented to Commission and Council before, The site plan includes three recreational areas, which were not
on previous plans.
City Forester Gregg Hove noted the trees were generally deciduous. Trees were inventoried by square feet
of significant trees rather than numbers. The western 2/3 are regrowth from previous development. Trees along
the pond area have been there for a long time, with diameters ranging from 3" to 12". Larger trees lie around the
water body.
Hove mentioned the development proposes to remove 4 Y2 acres of trees, totaling 68.9%. Allowable tree
removal by ordinance is 47.5%, thus necessitating a tree mitigation plan. A mitigation plan has been submitted
with the landscaping plan, showing the intention to preserve vegetation around the water body. Of the 255
Category B trees on the site, the mitigation plan shows replacement of 214, with the balance (41) to be placed on
adjacent property owned by the applicant. Hove stated that the applicant would be required to submit a plan for the
41 off-site tree replacements.
Hove wishes to add that the applicant be required to install 214 Category B trees as on-site mitigation
(which has been done), and the applicant submit a mitigation plan showing the off-site mitigation trees, in addition
to standard requirements.
Member Johnson asked for confirmation that the applicant has indeed met mitigation requirements. Hove
said that it has been met by the on and off-site plans. Johnson also inquired whether the proposed ring road would
become a factor in this case. Director Vraa stated that the developer had asked that the APrC review the plans
regardless of where the ring road would be, since the decision rests with Council and has not yet been determined.
The APrC can consider it as a stand-alone issue.
Water Resources Technician Jim Storland noted that the stormwater was treated by one pond, by
excavating a Type 11 wetland. To excavate a Type 11 wetland (which is permitted by state law), the developer will
need to submit a "no loss" determination application with the City. They will also need to submit a detailed
excavation and grading plan to the Army Corps of Engineers. This will be subject to 30-day public review, and no
grading can take place before the 30-day period is up.
Chair Rudolph asked if there was a reason that the trees could not be preserved at 68.9%, and asked if the
developer was present to ask questions. Dick Krohn of RBA Architects, spoke on behalf of Larry Wenzel of Glen
Pond developments. He noted a correction on the recreational space, short about 20,000 feet. There are 228 units,
as opposed to 238, but that equates to 68,400 feet, "We're at 46,200." The site plan indicates room around
Subject to approval
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF GULF R MEETING OF MAY 16, 2005
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on May 16, 2005
with the following Commission Members present: Joe Bari, Phil Belfiori, Margo Danner, Terry Davis,
Mark Filipi, Duane Hansen, Muhammad Lodhi, Ryan Zipf, Dorothy Peterson and Richard Pletcher. Staff
included Jeff Asfahl, Supervisor of Recreation; Paul Olson, Supervisor of Parks; Eric Macbeth, Water
Resources; Gregg Hove, City Forester; Cherryl Mesko, Administrative Coordinator and Lori Kimball,
Recording Secretary.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Superintendent Olson announced an addition to the agenda, to be added after Visitors to Be Heard. Arbor
Day festivities were cancelled due to poor weather. Children who won the poster contest were invited to
the APrC to show their posters and to discover who the 2005 winner was. Member Filipi moved,
Member Pletcher seconded; with all present members voting in favor to approve the agenda as amended.
APP :U V, 1 05? MINUTES O1 1 1,, S, P
Member Peterson moved and Member Danner seconded with all present members voting in favor to
approve the April 18xs minutes as presented.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
ARBOR DAY POSTER CONTEST
Superintendent Olson introduced City Forester, Gregg Hove, who conducts the annual Arbor Day
program for Eagan 3`d graders (1100-1200 children per year). Hove said the poster contest has been held
for 19 years with 10 Eagan elementary schools participating. Hove said he enjoys being known as the
"Tree Guy" to the children.
Wyatt Huso, last year's poster winner, was introduced and was presented with his original artwork that
had been framed for him by Thomson West Corporation. Hove said each year Thomas West also makes
3,000 copies of the poster to be given to children through the schools and city. Hove thanked this years
10 contest winners, saying they were all winners. Of the 1200 posters drawn, "these 10 children should
be proud of themselves". Individual poster winners were Michael Kagan of Oakridge Elementary; Matt
Fontes of Rahn Elementary; Michael Gorder of Deerwood Elementary; Jackie Orner of Glacier Hills
Elementary; Meghan Chicos of Thomas Lake Elementary; Kristen Fitzpatrick of Pinewood Elementary;
Ashley Severson of Red Pine Elementary; Christian Berc of Pilot Knob Elementary and Emily Kohler of
Woodland Elementary. Laurel Scott of Deerwood Elementary was selected a poster in the category of
"Forester's Choice" which said "Proud to be a Tree Hugger all year long". The 2005 winner of the Arbor
Day poster contest was Michael Gorder, who was given a plaque and will receive his framed poster next
year.
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S E TE ...ENT"S UPDATE AND DEFAR'--rNTENT HAPPENINGS
Superintendent Parks, Paul Olson, updated the commission about the Cascade Bay, Community Center
and Parks Division.
Cascade Bay
• Pool Restoration project is close to scheduled completion. Any Change Orders could delay the
project and possible delays in the opening day.
• Passes, group sales and birthday parties are still trickling in warm weather will assist with the sale.
• June 10tt'is the scheduled opening date but good weather is needed to complete renovations in order to
open on time.
Communi Center
• There are new products now available at the concession stand, including healthier snacks at
continued requests from customers. Those snacks include, carrots/dressing, string cheese,
Lunchables, fruit, soup, Jello-Cup, fruit cup and Dannon Light `N Fit smoothie drinks.
• Promotion of our 90 Day Summer Spectacular took place in April through many mediums.
• Over 60 meetings were held at the Community Center for the month.
Member Danner added:
• Over 150 Senior Citizens and people with low income were assisted by AARP Tax preparers.
• The second Antique Assessment was held and over 100 items were entered. The seniors plan to have
this event again.
• Seniors and Teens would like to have a Bingo Tent at the Fourth of July Celebration. A 501-
C3nonprofit organization partner is needed as well as many helpers to run the Bingo
Parks
• The tree sale sold all the 450 bare root trees that were available.
• Arbor Day festivities on the 14th were cancelled. Poster winners were invited to this APrC meeting.
• Full mowing crews just started this week. Full staff is 11 lawn mowers cutting grass each day.
• A reminder about the growth of dandelions... no regulation is set that people need to control their
dandelions (they may be obnoxious but not noxious). Grass around city buildings are treated to
prevent dandelions; only the edges of parks are treated and the rest if fertilized to grow thick turf
rather than spraying
• Vandalism has occurred at Northview Park. Nine portable toilets were burned, resulting in $6000-
$8000 in damage. The police are offering a $300 reward. The tip line is 651-675-5799.
• The 2005 CIP was formally approved at a council workshop.
• Eight vendors submitted 40 proposals for playground equipment. Four were selected.
• Threshers Field has been well received and used by many.
Civic Arena
• The Eagan Skating School along with the Eagan Ice Crystals figure skating club presented the annual
spring ice shows on May 7th. There were over 80 participants that performed before near capacity
crowds at 1pm and 6:30 pm.
• The Eagan Skating School along with the Eagan Ice Crystals figure skating club presented the annual
spring ice shows on May 7th. There were over 80 participants that performed before near capacity
crowds at lpm and 6:30 pm.
• Events hosted at the Civic Arena this spring were: 2 arms shows, l craft show, Karate Toun anent,
job fair and annual Home show.
• Upcoming events, Mech Wars (battling remote control robots) on May 21 and 22, Lacrosse
Tournament on May 20-22, Jose Cole Circus May 25 and 26th.
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Recreation
Jeff Asfahl, Superintendent of Recreation, shared highlights of the recreation department.
• Summer is in full swing for the adult sports programs and concessions. Although the weather has
been cold, there have been no cancellations to this point.
• The next focus for adult sports is getting the fall information put together and out to teams by the
beginning of June for softball and the beginning of July for basketball, volleyball and touch
football.
• On Saturday, May 7 more than 200 people attended the National Tennis Block Party held at
Northview Park tennis courts. The event was one of about 25 events taking place across the
nation. Many people were impressed with the variety of tennis programs and the site.
• The Eagan Fun Run is only days away. The Commons on Marice is sponsoring a vendor area for
people to get a variety of information about health and senior living.
• Youth Athletic Assoc. programs are underway. Cooperation is excellent - cross associations
assuring wise and fair use of facilities.
• The July 4th Fun Fest committee continues their work for towards a variety of event activities.
The committee focused this year on involving more organizations. The efforts have been fruitful,
as several new faces and organizations are now participating.
• The Eagan Art house is also gearing up for the Art Festival scheduled for June 25-26. They are
expecting over 120 artisans to be on display.
• Staff training for Recreation Leaders and Recreation Assistants will begin on May 25 with
Customer Service Training. There are 5 other dates for training with topics including Policies &
Procedures, Game Leadership and Site Planning, Leadership Tools and Training, Handling
difficult behaviors and First Aid/CPR Training. We are using a variety of speakers including
Cascade Bay staff for the first aid and CPR training.
• Spring Preschool is wrapping up in the next few weeks. Track and Field Day will be held at the
preschool sites on Wednesday and Thursday May 25 and 26.
• The annual year end family picnic for the preschool programs will take place on May 27. Last
year over 300 hotdogs were served. While saying goodbye to the preschool friends is the main
objective of our get together, the staff would love to serve over 400 this year!
CONSENT AGENDA
TAN 1st ITT N
Member Danner moved and Member Peterson seconded, with all present members voting to recommend
the alternatives presented regarding the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water
quality, and wetlands issues associated with the Tan Me 1st Addition.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
There were no items to review under Development Proposals.
OLD BUSINESS
There were no items to review under Old Business.
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NEW BUSINESS
E-TAB PRESENTATION- COFFEE HOUSE CONCEPT
Representatives of the Eagan Teen Advisory Board spoke to the APrC regarding the concept of adding a
coffeeibeverage bar to the Oasis Teen Center. The teens were providing information and asking for
suggestions for improvement and support from the members of the commission. A video was shown
documenting teens giving their opinions about the Oasis and adding a coffee bar.
Sam Kunjummen, Laura Peterson, Michael Peterson and Aameer Bhojani took turns speaking. Laura
Peterson read the E-Tab Mission Statement, saying the teens are hoping to strengthen the conrmuni ,j with
a teen voice, provide a place and process focusing on teens and working to enhance the teen cennter° as a
supervised place to hang out that is safe, drug free and violence free. Michael Peterson shared the teens
desire to open a coffeeibeverage bar with a friendly atmosphere. Aameer Bhojani said the products sold
would be fruit smoothies, regular and specialty coffee and baked goods like brownies. The customers
would be people of all ages who use the Community Center. While the teen center is functioning, adults
would purchase their coffee and drink it somewhere other than the Teen Center. Kunjummena stated that
Dunn Brothers coffee has been sharing their knowledge with the teens regarding the floor plan,. business
plan and how to work with the health department.
Discussion evolved around questions asked by the members. When asked what is needed most, the teens
said they are seeking financial support and free help; similar to the partners listed in the E-TAB,s
business plan who has donated their time and talent. Teen center staff will be trained (on the job) he
Dunn Brothers Coffee. Commission members suggested other potential partners such as the Rotary Club
or Chamber of Commerce; they suggested the teens check out the competition at neighboring
corporations and discussed marketing opportunities. APrC members congratulated the E-Tab
representatives on their presentation, thorough thinking and their enthusiasm. Chair Davis off :red
assistance to prepare the E-TAB teens for their City Council.
PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION REBATE - EAGAN DENTAL
Eagan Dental Associates are requesting a refund for the portion of the Park Dedication w;hiclh they have
paid for land they consider unusable for development. Owners of Eagan Dental Association, 'Todd
Thomas and Loren Taple spoke to the APrC regarding their property. Taple stated that because of the
easements and layout of the property, the small area on 3 portions of their property is technically useable,
but not build able. The slopes around the pond are 45 to 60 degree angles. Todd said there is a tree
mitigation plan in place and they plan to use retaining walls and plantings on the site flar conservation.
Olson showed pictures of the area, stating the easement area is less than normal because of the bounce of
the land. Olson suggested an alternative option would be to convert the un-build able land into a
conservation easement. This decision would provide value to both Eagan Dental and the City since it is
for the balance of the net area. Thomas and Taple approved of this suggestion, asking if Olson knew how
it would affect taxes. Excavation will start on June l and this decision would not hold up the permit that
has already been issued. Member Danner and Member Filipi stated they saw this as a wiry«vizn situation
for tree preservation and to prevent someone else from developing close to Eagan Dental. The dedication
fee would be based on the land they would actually be building on, not build able space.
Thomas and Taple reassured the APrC they liked this idea. Chair Davis moved and Meirmhe - Filipi
seconded, with all present members voting to recommend denial the alternatives as presented. Ir? lieu,
staff and applicants would pursue the concept of changing this property to a conservations easement. The
City Council is scheduled to address the issue at their meeting on May 17th.
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WATER RESOURCES UPDATE
Water Resources Coordinator, Eric Macbeth reported that the City Council approved to dedicate June as
Eagan Lakes Appreciation Month. Macbeth handed out a "State of the Lakes" report to all present. He
explained how to read the report which included suggestions of things to do in our own yard and
neighborhood and how to participate in the city process. The brochure helps residents to see where the
challenges and successes are with each lake, Heine Pond being the best and Thomas Lake being the most
challenged. Macbeth said this report is a starting point and will be updated every five years.
Macbeth acknowledged Tom Garrison for the critical review and fresh perspective when producing this
brochure, saying it was a collaborative effort between Communications and Water Quality departments.
Chair Davis suggested using cable TV interviews as a way for Eagan Residents to hear this information or
as a follow up to reading it to help residents find answers of why there are differences in Eagan's lakes.
Macbeth said residents will receive this brochure at the September 22 Community Service Open House.
Macbeth showed pictures of a huge, slimy looking blob native to Eagan lakes. Macbeth explained it was
not harmful, just interesting. He told them it was a colony of live organisms that forms into a blob and
attaches itself to submerged items in the lakes.
Clean Water Legac r Bill - Macbeth explained the goals and standards that were set by the Clean Water
Act of 1972. The state has the primary responsibility to monitor their lakes and rivers by using 303(d)
Assessments which will require $80 million in the next 10 years. The Clean Water Legacy Act provides
authority, direction and funding for statewide assessments that have been required. Macbeth explained
this act is still being worked on by the house and senate so it is not yet determined how it will affect our
pocketbooks. Macbeth said he will update us further as he receives more information. Discussion
evolved around potential affects on the tax payers.
OTHER BUSINESS REPORTS
There were no items to review under Other Business and Reports.
ROUND TAB LE
Discussion evolved around what to expect at the workshop with City Council regarding the 20/20 Vision
Plan for Parks. Member Pletcher said the NE Eagan study had resumed. Member Danner said that earlier
this evening the Parks Commission had met at the Community Center to discuss where to place a
playground. She added that a 4th of July button was now on sale. Proceeds from the buttons will be used
to help support the tradition of 4`b of July activities in Eagan. The button was designed by a teen at
Eastview High school.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to conduct, Member Peterson moved to close, Member Pletcher seconded with
all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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