12/01/1988 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS RECREATION vL A'SJION
FROM: KEN DIRECTOR OF PARKS RECREATION
DAT : NOVEMBER 29, 1988
RE: DECEMBER I - COMMISSION MEETING
This month's agenda is one of the shortest the Commission has had in years and
certainly a welcome change.
Staff has prepared brief memorandum's on the consent agenda item and
development proposal.
John VonDeLinde will ask the Commission to review the "Water i lity" issue
and approve/modify recommendations f^r -ssification of ponds {3n{ lakes and
the criteria for this classification. Commission's sub-committee and John
have been hard at work on this issue and action by the Commission at this time
would be appropriate.
The Director will up-date the Commission on the "HUD Athletic Site property"
which appears to be moving ahead once again. Staff has asked our consultant
planners from O.S.M. to develop site plan alternatives 'or the site. Drafts
of those alternatives are expected on Thursday. S Ff ' like to review
these concepts with the Commission for discussion purpose...
NEW BUSINESS
University of Minnesota student intern, Beth Mundy, will present the results
of her research into a "Program Evaluation System." As you may recall, part
of the department's requirements for students is to complete a research topic
which must be presented to the Advisory Commission at the completion of their
internship. Beth will be providing you with handouts and will be making a
brief presentation on her project.
PARKS DEVELOPMENT
Steve will update Commission members on the various construction projects
which have now been completed.
COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE
There may be need for additional discussion on the Community Center following
the joint Council/ Commission meeting on Tuesday. This item has been placed on
the agenda to facilitate this discussion.
OTHER BUSINESS AND ORI
There are several items for the Commission's attention which staff will report
on. These items are relatively brief and informative.
As always, please call if you are unable to attend.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Vraa
Director of Parks & Recreation
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AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION CI 'ISSI
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Thursday, December 1, 1988
7:00 P.M.
Eagan Municipal Center
A. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
B. Approval of Agenda
C. Approval of Minutes of Regular -'°ing of November 3, 1988
D. Consent Agenda
(1) Episcopal Church Addition - Saints Martha and Mary
E. Development Proposals
(1) Park Center Addition - Federal Land Company
F. Old Business
(1) Water Quality Update
(2) HUD Property Update
(3) MnDot Turnback - Murphy Property
G. New Business
(1) Program Evaluations - Beth Mundy
H. Parks Development
I. Community Center Update
J. Other Business and Reports
(1) Unisys Trail Meeting Update
(2) Winter Program Update
(3) Daniel Drive Trail
(4) Happenings
K. Adjournment
Subject to allroval
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
EGA, MINNESOTA
NOVEMBER 3, 1988
A regular meeting of the Advisory Pai',s end -eation Commission was
called to order at 7: 00 P. M. on Th Nc 3, ? 9 3r' with '.Le
following Commission Members present: Dick Carrc 1, Ted Bi 3y, Sandy
Masin, JoAnne Alt, Michele Swanson and Bob Porter, Commission Meewber not
present were Wayne Sames and George Kubik. Staff present included Director
of Parks and Recreation, Ken Vraa; Landscape Architect/Parks Planner, Steve
Sullivan; Parks Superintendent, John VonDeLinde and Parks Secretary,
Cherryl Mesko. Recreation Supervisor, Dorothy Peterson was not present.
AGEMDA
Director Vraa requested that In:-or~mational R1 L s L_ as I
under Other Business and Reports. With that addition, Sarly Masin moved,
JoAnne Alt seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the agenda
as presented.
MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 6, 1988 MEETING
With the addition of JoAnne Alt beir-i present at th^ Odor er 0:, lops
meeting, Dick Carroll moved, Bob Porter __~_rded with all er =on,-, in
favor to accept the minutes as presented.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following consent agenda item was presented for approval. On a
motion by JoAnne Alt, seconded by Michele Swanson, with all members voting
in favor, the Commission approved recommendation to the City Council of the
following:
1. THOMAS G. SLATER ADDITION - That this proposal be subject to a
cash parkland dedication.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
It was noted by Dick Carroll how unique it is not to have any
development proposals to review. A most unusual situation.
KAHN CLIFF PLAZA - POND AP4/KFiTL=L PARK
Steve Sullivan reminded the Commission that it has previously
recommended a policy regarding water run-off to ponds on park property.
This site's southern property line is directly adjacent to the northerly
unimproved section of Kettle Park. The primary use for this undisturbed
area is for storm water retention as identified by the Comprehensive Storm
Sewer Plan with the ponding area being referenced as AP-44.
Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of November 3, 1988 Meeting
Page 2
The pond layout presented by the developer of this parcel orininally
showed two ponds within the park in addition to the existing pon,° which
caused serious disruption and relocation uo the existing tr£.i . A
revised submission was then done which cr, ie deeper pond to °-»tigate
the impact of run-off. With this design, w-Lt from the newly created pond
can backflow into the existing park pond and raise the high water level
approximately .3 of a foot. Although the effect on the park is
undesirable, it is tolerable.
After much discussion Dick Carroll moved to concur with the Planned
Development of the ponding area for sediment trap and overflow into the
main pond of the park but that this takes the park 1) it's full c
The developer to the northwest is responsible to -i Je their water capability. The motion further stated that landscape s4Iunii~
along the north boundary be carefully planted with evergreen speci^s and
further screening be provided on the southwest edge of the storage pond and
trail to assist in screening the park from the commercial area. In
addition an environmental manhole be installed in Park Hill 2nd Addition.
The motion was seconded by JoAnne Alt with all members voting in favor.
S DE_ :1C, TI ON
Director Vraa responded to questions the Commission had raised at the
October Commission meeting regarding the legality of adding money into the
park dedication fees for a trust fund. He pointed out that Lakeville
currently has a program that is handled in this fashion with a certain
dollar amount allocated for trails and trail maintenance. The primary
considerations for the Commission in determining the adjusted rates are (1)
are they fair, reasonable and is there a relationship between demand/impact
of development on the park system and (2) is payment of the fee easier for
the developer than challenging it. Director Vraa suggested that the
Commission could add $10, for example, and earmark it for trails or
allocate another amount for whatever specific use the trust fund will
provide. Sandy Masin asked if there would be a problem with the
bookkeeping. Mr. Vraa stated that the allocated monies would be put into
the Park Site Fund until specific policies and guidelines were set up for
the Trust Fund, thus the establishment of the Trust Fund is important. Mir.
Vraa suggested addressing the Trust Fund issue separately since more c;Y'=ued
rules will need to be established before This goes to the City Council.
After further discussion, Bob Porter stated he felt the fees presented
were appropriate and justified and moved to accept the parks dedication
fees for Commercial/Industrial as $.05/Sq.Ft.; Single Family , $514.00;
Duplex, $480; Townhouse, $408; and Apartments/Multiple, $415. Dick Carroll
seconded the motion with all members voting in favor.
Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of November 3, 1988 Meeting
Page 3
Member Carroll stated he felt the 0 figure being cor.:,idered for thy.
Trust Fund was not enough. Michel( S -ison asked for a clarification of
the Trust Fund monies. Is the proposed $10 amount being added onto the
amounts that have just been approved or are they a part of the approved
dedication fees? Mr. Carroll noted that the Trust Fund monies would be
taken from the park dedication fees collected from developers, i.e. $514.00
single family rate reflects a $22 increase over 1988 and of that, $1_1 old
be allocated to the Trust Fund. Michele Swanson 1-t,.d she felt u w
Fund amount should be over and above i_' i oc'-d o r ks
dedication. JoAnne Alt also stated she , 14 fl- A,_ or the r st and
should be separated.
Bob Porter stated he felt reforestation was an important aspect of the
Trust Fund because some of the impact to parks is due to developers and
they should be held responsible. Dick Carroll noted that there may be a
legal issue in treating the parks dedication fund and trust fund
separately.
Sandy Masi n noted that she would like to see $20 addled to the trust
fund for each developed unit but since the amounts that have been approved
won't allow that kind of increase wants to amend her vote. Michele
Swanson also stated that she would like to reconsider her vote. She felt
the increase approved was appropriate for a parks dedication fee but wants
to see the Trust Fund amount over and above that figure.
Further discussion disclosed that in order to change the park
dedication fees again the Commission would need to review thu iaud values
and be able to substantiate the increase in that value. In ardor to allow
for a $20 amount to be allocated for the Trust Fund from the dedication
fees the following land values would need to be approved:
Type Land Value Ded. Fee Increase from '88
Single Family $12,250 $525.00 $33
Duplex 14,250 488.00 26
Townhouse/ Quad 16,250 414.00 18
Apts./Multiple 18,250 421.00 17
or
18,500 427.00 23
The main concern and question raised is whether these land values were
reasonable and fair. The consensus of the Commission is that these values
are indeed fair and reasonable.
Bob Porter moved, Dick Carroll seconded with all r .~s voting in
favor to rescind the previous motion regarding parkland oedi ~tion fees.
Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of November 3, 1988 Meeting
Page 4
Bob Porter moved,Dick Carroll seconded with all members voting in
favor to recommend to the Council the following parkland dedication fees
for 1989.:
Single Family $12,250/Land Value $525.00
Duplex 14,250/Land Value r'" 3.00
Townhouse/Quad 16,250/Land Value
Apartments 18,500/Land Value 427.00
Commercial/Industrial $ .05/Sq. Ft.
Sandy Masin moved, JoAnne Alt seconded with all members voting in
favor to allocate $20 from each per unit dedication fee to the Trust Fund
for Single Family, Duplex, Townhouse/Quad and Apartments. Al1ocatirr; to
Commercial/Industrial will be $.01/Sq. Ft. into the Trust Fund. Tho
further stated that Staff will coordinate with the Commission to set the
parameters for the Trust Fund.
WATER QUALITY
John VonDeLinde stated that Dick Carroll, JoAnne Alt, Wayne Sames and
he attended a meeting in October to review the water body classificatioc~s
proposed by the Eagan Water Quality Citizens Ta~'c Force. Mr. Vonfl`Lindo
provided the Commission members with a copy of ~n rand~ i Citizens Task Force outlining the Sukc teoo's anc!
reeon-.- dations for the classifications to date. The Sub- tr -ttee w s
comfortable with the six levels of classifications, however they feel the
level 3 classification needs to be expanded to reflect scenic values also
deemed to be vitally important to the park user. The Citizen's Task Force
is open to including this into the classification.
The Water Quality Management Program initially distributed by N~~k
and Associates was reviewed by the Sub-committee and the fc11oi
suggestions and comments were made:
1. The involvement of other City departments is crucial to the
success of this program.
2. Sounder water quality data base is needed for level 1 and 2
classifications.
3. Additional samples need to be taken and the quality of the
samples from the run-off in 1988 need to be r -evaluated.
4. Specific models need to be done rather th<n a -4+y-wide model.
5. It is premature to develop a city-wide in._1 station plan until
further information is obtained.
6. Consideration of a citizen's volunteer water monitoring program
to replace the long range sampling program currently being
suggested.
7. The plan should be expanded to include policies and standards for
new developments.
Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of November 3, 1988 Meeting
Page 5
Mr. VonDeLinde noted that the next step is to review the priorities
very carefully and go back to the commission for ratificatio The
Citizen's Task Force will also be meeting with developer i l. n ty
to obtain their input in this process. At .h ~ point tt a, rs atR oug
it will be several months before the Task Force is rcu,d o go o the
Council with their recommendations. Once a final draft of the Water
Quality Management Plan has been completed public hearings will be
scheduled.
Dick Carroll commented that the report was a very cotprehensivp- ,-cap
of this very complex issue. He asked the Commission rs to re i tie
information they will be receiving in their Decer. ;ei,p c ¶lly
so that all concerns can be addressed at --)CL ~r L Tmissi(0 _ing.
SNOWMOBILE POSITION
Director Vraa noted that the Commission had reque"' further
information from Staff regarding the use of snowmobiles in City
Eagan. Staff is looking for reaffirmation of current policy to d tin e
snowmobile use on Highline Trail from Rahn east to todd and Johnny Cake
Ridge Road trail south to Apple Valley. The main comc ern by the police
department is that the current policy is difficult to eniForce.
Ted Billy noted that whatever restrictions have been placed to date
are a very good idea and should be continued. JoAnne Alt said she Felt
the main issue was whether the City of Eagan was rural or hid rnvnd to the
urban classification which typically does not allow snow ilohilio on pu..;blic
property. She further stated that she would like to n- On
public property. Bob Porter asked what th r Ectian wer or
snowmobiling at Dakota County Parks. Mr. Vraa stated that from the psrrkin-g
lot you can off load a machine and use all the internal trails to g e you
to Rosemount, Apple Valley or simply use the trails that are pro, ded
within that park. Dick Carroll noted that the response from a snowmobile
club indicated that they prefer trailering snowmobiles to a park and
unloading them there rather than driving them to a site.
JoAnne Alt suggested two rate motions be made; le ret~ v d i n~ the
specific trails tioned and t other to provide for strict ions.
After further discussion, JoAnne Alt moved, Dick Carroll seconded with
all members voting in favor to not allow snowmobiling on the Highline Trail
and Johnny Cake Ridge Road trail.
JoAnne Alt moved, Michele Swanson seconded with all rennbers voting in
favor to recommend that no snowmobile use be allowed in the City of Eagan
on public property other than crossing Pilot Knob Road to get from one
portion of Dakota County Park to another.
Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of November 3, 1988 Meeting
Page 6
UNISYS TRAIL
Director Vraa reminded the Commission that Staff was not a `y to
the negotiations that occurred regarding the placement of this particular
trail. Unisys did not want the trail along their property line as was
discussed at one point in time but the issue is do the neighbors want the
trail in the location that has been presented; o ` Four Oaks Road near _e
back lot lines of homes to Pilot Knob. he neigl' hood meeting a e en
to be determined and a member, or IS of ee Commission
present for this meeting.
After further discussion, the meeting date was set for Monday,
November 28, 1988 at 7:00 P.M. with George Kubik being requested to
participate.
WELL SITE PARK
Parks Planner Sullivan remi nde 1 Co 11 I < i ; £ he c1 qe t a ;
were due to occur at Well Site Par, eta s= .ad t
Among the changes that were planned were a new ~a=;:_1g Ot, a ne, Sao e:l°e~uld
be graded for the warming shelter and the free skate area would remain.
What is being considered at this time is to provide for a speed skate oval
rather than a free skate area. Speed skating has been provided at
different locations in the past and the interest is continuing to grow so
it was felt that a 200 meter speed skate oval could be installed over the
free skate/hockey rink area. Mr. Sullivan asked the Commission to direct
Staff to either proceed with develcpi-- "ell Site P f4t as was originally
planned or revise the plan to accommod--;.- a speed skate oval.
Dick Carroll questioned if the hockey boards were being removed from
the hockey rink and Mr. VonDeLinde responded that they are in the process
of being removed presently. Director Vraa noted that at this site there
has been a significant problem with the ground heaving and settling causing
problems with the boards surrounding the rink. He also noted that if the
speed skate oval did not attract the interest to nt a f cility of it's
kind, a hockey rink can very easily be rebuilt ai. this 'ocation. Mr .
Carroll stated he felt a speed skate oval w---Id pr-. i yet
activity for people to participate in in the City.
Bob Porter questioned if there would be special equipment needed to
build or maintain this type of facility. Mr. Vraa responded by stating
that there was not special equipment needed - this was being proposed as an
entry level type of facility.
After further discussion, Dick Carroll --d, ``-rdy Masin seconded
with all members voting in favor to authorize diture of dollars
to make the improvements at Well Site Park to _.ccc. 3d,.te a speed skating
oval.
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Minutes of November 3, 1988 Meeting
Page 7
PARK PRIORITIES
Director Vraa reiterated that the Park Priority list was very
ambitious and most likely all of the items on that list wil. not be at,le to
be completed in 1989. Staff feels strongly about c( ry to sch l
like projects together. Since Steve Sullivan is wci,_. it
be feasible to complete all the projects listed. 19E ing looked at
as a catch-up year and it is unknown how many actual contracts will be let.
Member Masin asked what remains from the obligations of the referendum .
Mr. Vraa stated that Wilmus and Carlson Lake Parks will be worked on in
1989, Bur Oaks and Heine Pond should be completed this year and some
landscaping and reforestation still remains from the bond referendum. Mr.
Carroll stated that in looking at the design and construction s
involved in the Parks Priority list it is virtually imposs""lo to c.o~:_? o
all of these items. He did ask if it was possible to dc_i" b
install 8 playground facilities. John u,.i`.inde respL that it
possible to get all 8 installed in 1989. 'teve Sullivan also responded
that this was not an unreasonable request, however the planning time for
Trapp Farm will take longer than standard playgrounds because it is more
involved. Dick Carroll, noting that the list was a very ambitions one,
felt comfortable with the list as it was presented and suggested that Staff
change the priorities as they felt necessary to complete as m,uch€ of the
work as possible.
Steve Sullivan provided the Comm' s:ion with an update of current
projects. Thomas Lake pavilion is close to c;r! )letion; Ohmann Park
irrigation has been installed; Bridle Ridge Park has been reseeded; Slater
Acres Park has been seeded; Bur Oaks Park will see parking lot and trail
construction soon; Rahn Road trail will be paved next week; Pilot Knob
hockey rink's lighting will be completed once the poles arrive; Hein( Pond
is seeded and a sand blanket will be i nstal l e ' soon; Carnel i - n Pa.,,-k's
parking lot has been completed; Mooney Lake will it f"- th^ f'.
paving; Northview utilities are in for the prc,cF_a irr, io s
building but the tennis court contract is on hold; Town Fill rely has
been staked; fall landscaping will be done at Woodlands, and tennis court
resurfacing is underway.
After further discussion, Dick Carroll moved, Sandy Masin seconded
with all members voting in favor to approve the 1989 Goals and Objectives
for Parks Development as outlined by Staff with the understanding that this
is a very ambitious list and Staff should feel free to downgrade the list
as appropriate.
COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE
Ken Vraa began by stating that the site plan remains basically the
same as the last plan the Commission reviewed. The configuration of the
building on the site, however has changed. The building has been compacted
to make better use of space and to cut down on the square footage total.
Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of November 3, 1988 Meeting
Page 8
The original request for space was approximately 109,000 square feet €t
the program statements brought that total to 123,000 square feet, thus the
need to develop a new concept for the building.
The main entry to the building remains the same with the
reception/office space to the right as one would enter. A spectator for
the ice arena would enter the facility at another entrance and use the
top/down seating provided for 800 spectators. Rest rooms and concession
are provided on the second level of the ice arena. The progr° area for
tots would overlook both the ice arena and the pool with t. =e.hamical
room also between these two facilities, closer to the 1d ng.
The waiting area in the core of the buildin ^1 s >l is
approximately 600 square feet. The 1i r=in _ wnicn is a
flexible space is located between the pool n dl ; y kiHas', urn s.parated fru- the
gymnasium by a half wall to give it an open look. The community rooms show
approximately 4600 to 4700 square feet with a catering kitchen and storage.
The track suspended above the gymnasium and the elevator are also located
near the gymnasium and meeting room portion of the upper level.
A user of the facility would pay his fees the c itral station n
the lower level which gives one access to the 'g - 'changing
Users of the team rooms and rest rooms in the ica area can be isolat-d
from the rest of the building by locking the doc,,,s to the central core so
that the staff person on duty in the evening can be aware of all people
entering and exiting the ice arena during the later hours.
The gymnasium and gymnastics space are provided on the low^- level
with storage and two unexcavated spaces. Staff is requesting a cost
estimate to excavate the area under the community rooms and iy
finish it for future expansion. In the pool are deck pace b eern
requested and the wading pool will shrink slightly ilong with movie :he
therapy pool closer to the glassed area. The divi„g well/plunge pool may
be shrunk slightly also.
Some of the changes that have been requested from the Citizen's
Reaction Committee include adding more deck space, provide a space for
"messy" crafts perhaps in the unexcavated space. The Committee also
expressed some concern about making the pace too small. T' y are s:h nking
that perhaps the plan has become too cc Staff's I , , fo t.e
size of the locker room area which '.toy}'t seem to be quit - nt he
tots room appears to be too small and overall, the builcir, sr to be
over-restroomed, according to code. From all of these com-cats, the
architects will be drawing some options reflecting the changes requested.
One of the concerns Mr. Vraa explained to the Commission was the
meeting held with the State of Minnesota Health Department regarding the
pool regulations. The State Codes wer developed in approximately 1. -0
and are based on competitive pools than recreational pools. The
Health Department had some problems wi'`i the rock formation being proposed
Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of November 3, 1988 Meeting
Page 9
near the plunge pool as well as the bridge proposed between two of the
pools. Sandy Masin commented that some of these things are just innovative
in this area and questioned if the Health Department would flex with some
of their code requirements. Mr. Vraa stated that he and the architects are
hopeful that they will be able to accomplish some of the changes th^t 'uld
make this a recreational pool rather than competitive pool. Upon inj
the plan, the Council expressed some concern regarding all the gl _hat
is being shown in the pool area reminding the -rchitects that t is
Minnesota! The architect will review the effici' nd make mo('' `o-s
as appropriate. Mr. Vraa noted that the plans se t,) be working . .11
and that the architect will be adding a phasing a-pect to the plans if :_eed
be.
Sandy Masin commented that she felt the family changing area was an
excellent idea. JoAnne Alt stated she felt the programing for all the
areas was excellent and hoped the State require ^t,s wouldn't be such so a:s
to take the fun things being presented in the r) 1s. Mr. Vraa :-l Hot
the Health Department has indicated that the ki_'i' -1 cann-it
coming into it from other pools and Staff has as, a v;E archiv:cws to n,
that pool more curvilinear when they make their change.
Director Vraa noted that the focus groups would be completing their
input which will be added to the Commission's input and that of the
Reaction Committee to give the architects a complete look at changes to be
made in the plans. November 22, 1988 is the projected date for revisions
from the architect along with refined cost estimates for _,ho wilding.
November 29, 1988 will be a joint meeting of the architects, Council and
Commission to review the concept plans to date.
Michele Swanson expressed her appreciation and congratulated all those
involved in the innovative plans completed for the Community Center.
HUD STATUS
Director Vraa stated that the acquisition of this -.rcpeerty is
beginning to take a turn for the better. Mr. Vraa !1 keep the
Commission updated on any new changes as they occur.
WILLMUS PROPERTY
Steve Sullivan stated that the survey has been complete+ for this
property, the legal description has been done ndhave
reviewed the land dedication agreement. A re.i th Staff w,i. he done
shortly to make the final arrangements to acquire .is property for a park.
.
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Minutes of November 3,1988 Meeting
Page 10
PARK SECTION 24
Director Vraa explained that the parcel of land for discussion is
south of Wescott, East of Dodd and North of County Road 30 with a pur .ion
lying in Inver Grove Heights and a portion in Eagan. The pr)p«sed
development shows 200 lots being developed in Inver Cro-
lots being developed in Eagan. Initially the dE%.~~tc's 9 a
southeast location for parkland dedication which is pelt, wi1y 3 wIar, It
is being discussed that perhaps Inver Grove Heights and Eagan can enter
into a joint use agreement to develop a park to serve both cities. The
City of Eagan was looking at acquiring approximately 6 acres for parkland
originally but with joint use, it is felt a larger parcel will be
necessary. A meeting will be scheduled with the Director of Inver Grove
Heights to look at some preliminary ideas and concepts.
Dick Carroll questioned the acreage of t' in nc" r h, ck n o-al
area of the parcel and Steve Sullivan r, ~~c=eded L. it was -1 roxlmW .ely 4
acres in size and DNR controlled. Mr. Carroll noted that the location
adjacent to and north of the pond would be a good location for a park.
Director Vraa responded that the flat land north of the pond would
incorporate an area conducive to a playground area for the surrounding area
as it is planned to be developed. Mr. Carroll suggested that Commission
members visit the site if they had an opportunity to do so.
OTHER B INES AND RFIF -
The Eagan Athletic Association will be holding their annual elections
in November and there is some concern regarding the number of vacancies
there are on the Board.
Director Vraa explained that the Department had recently a
citation award for the brochure that was done in conjunction we... :La
Cross/Blue Shield of Minnesota entitled "Passpor' G-od Health". aff
was very pleased to hear of the award which will be presented shortly.
Director Vraa noted that he had the opportunity to see the new
lighting system for outdoor athletic lighting that the Commission had
reviewed at a previous meeting. He was very impressed with the product and
will be doing a trial installation at Goat Hill to see how it works. Only
part of the lighting will be changed so Staff can compare the existing
lighting with the new system.
Ken Vraa stated that he had recently attended the dedication of the
playground equipment installed at Rahn school. The teachers, parents and
children present were very appreciative of this joint effort.
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Minutes of Novembe 3,1988 Meeting
Page 11
THOMAS LAKE SEPTIC SYSTEM
Steve Sullivan uid the Cc i ii ii t.h stattks of the T he F
septic system. Staff had looked at <r,-n. alternative C" ptIc
systems and hired a consultant to pi vid the specific . ,.rmation
necessary to make an informed decision on this aspect of the coistruction.
Approval was obtained from the Council to proceed with the work as
specified, however the specifications did not work as had been hoped.
Because of the error another alternative needed to be considered and that
was the installation of a drain field west of the parking lot. This chd,n<,e
will cause some disturbance to the prairie, which can be ,_esta``Ishad,
and there will be a need for a lift station. The appro i
1change order will be $10,000. Mr. Sullivan stated he fel'- -r°t 11ent
had found the best solution and needed authorization from the Co, s.ion to
proceed with the change order.
After further discussion JoAnne Alt moved, Theodore Billy se+_o :_J
with all members voting in favor to accept the change order to instal. a
septic system at Thomas Lake for a cost of approximately $10,000.
With no further business to conduct, I le Sw;ir;~ ~l af,h, Dick
Carroll seconded with all members voting in favc to adjou h ng.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:24 P.M.
DATE SECRETARY
HFMORANDUM
T : ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: STEVE S LLIV , LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/PARKS PLANNER
DATE: NOVEMBER 29, 1988
RE: DECEMBER 1, 1988 C Sr T AC', "[1,
BACKGROUND
EPISCOPAL CHURCH ADDITION - SAINTS MARTHA AND MARY
A Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment -hanging the land desiin,i r, D-
III Mixed Residential (5.4 acres z)p ately) to P.F. (PI= ?i° =1: s}
district and a Preliminary Plat -..sisting of one lot t the
northeast intersection of Lexington P--enue and Diffley Roau in the SW 1/4
of Section 23.
RECOMMENDATION
1. The proponent be responsible for an 8 foot bituminous trail along
Lexington Avenue and Diffley Road.
2. The proposal be subject to a cash parkland dedication with any change
in land use other than a church facility.
MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FRO : STEVE SULLIVAN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/PARKS PLANNER
DATE: NOVEMBER 29, 1988
RE: PARK CENII RE ADDITION - FEDERAL LAND C(-.---
BACKGROUND
The subject parcel is located south of the undeveloped portion of ';air
Park at the intersection of Cliff Road and Cliff Lake Road (See Figure #1)
The Commission previously reviewed this parcel at the ripaH1 1. 198
Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. The was foe a
Comprehensive Guide Plan change from Mixed Residential to Cnmrm,aacial and
rezoning from R-III to Commercial P.D. The proposal was for a fixed land
use of commercial, office, day care and nursing home (see Figure .t).
The minutes of the April 1, 1985 meeting express the Commission's concerns
for the preservation of the oak trees along the n-wthern propE`iiy line and
that the R-III Comprehensive Land Use Plan '-sir1n ti ,;nester
compatibility being adjacent to Rahn Park. The p. r al rO Heed the
requested rezoning or the Comprehensive Guide Plan ,e
Since the initial proposal several things have occurred which influence
the parcel. First, Dakota County HRA in cooperation with the City of
Eagan have completed a study locating elderly housing locations with the
County. Ten sites were identified. From these 10 parcels the scope was
narrowed to only two parcels. One being located north of Cub Foods
adjacent to the Highline and the second within +h^ ^ircel. The
study identifies the northwest 6-10 acres of the i_ ite for the
elderly housing project. The project would incl°-Je 121' living units.
Dakota County HRA is currently having an appraisal undertaken. City Staff
will be meeting with Federal Land Company in the next several weeks to
discuss the potential of the elderly housing complex within the subject
parcel. Second, Cliff Lake Centre was approved and developed. This major
commercial land use may have an influencing condition on the intended use
of the Federal Land parcel.
The current proposal was brought before the Advisory Planni i E at
the November meeting and was denied. The primary reason ial was
concern regarding the omission of the elderly housing and the traffic
impact.
REQUEST
The current request is for rezoning from Agricultural to Planned
Development District on 21.25 acres. Also an application is submitted
requesting the preliminary plat of 6 lots and a Comprehensive Guide Plan
amendment. The Commission will need to evaluate the following issues:
1. Is the proposed land use change from R-III to Con -F;1 PD
compatible with Ral:n ?
2. Does the proposal make every effort to preserve the existing
significant vegetation?
3. Does the proposal provide adequate screening to provide a
reasonable buffer to Rahn Park?
4. What are the pedestrian transportation needs?
5. What impact does the additional run-off have on Rahn Park?
6. What is the parkland dedication requirement?
ISSUE #1
The Commission is aware that almost any land use adjacent to a park can be
compatible, however, it is generally recognized that residential
development adjacent to parkland is extremely compatible. Therefore, the
parcel's R-III designation would be a well suited neighbor to Rahn Park.
The question arises whether R-III is compatible with the other adjacent
commercial land uses. An alternative land use approach could include the
elderly housing proposal with coy r-ial support facilities (i.e. clinic,
retail shops, convenience store) 'eing directly adjacent. This eIdcrly
housing alternative would work well with adjacent Rahn Park. The park
could be developed to provide recreational opportunities to the adjacent
elderly residents. A current proposal includes office, retail, restaurant
and clinic. This proposal is similar to the past request in which the
Commission was concerned regarding it's compatibility to Rahn Park.
ISSUE #2
The developer has not provided a tree inventory. Therefore the t:rc_., loss
analysis is based on aerial map data. A majority of the site is covered
with meadow grass. The only significant vegetation lies alcig the
northerly property line and within a hollow located in the north central
area of the parcel. This significant vegetation is primarily oaks within
the 12-30 diameter range. The building and access road lie within 35 feet
of the southern property line of Rahn Park. Several large oaks will be
lost as a result of the grading of the road and building pad. The
development plan indicates that a majority of the trees will be pe t ~:d
within the hollow.
ISSUE #3
The landscape policy requires buffering adjacent to differing land uses as
well as screening of all utility, service and loading areas. The pr=oral
does include a loading area north of the retail anchor. This loadin area
is within 60 feet of Rahn Park. Staff has reviewed the land. n n at;d
found inadequate size and number of trees to provide the c.. ,('~required by the landscape policy.
.
ISSUE #4
An 8 foot bituminous trail is proposed -long the west l+ J ::'t 1i
Lake Road. The road is under constructi end the trail -11
this spring. The Comprehensive Trail Sys. Plan identi ~ orz. w do
concrete sidewalk along the north side of Cliff Road. Lastly, tFi sidewalk
adjacent to abandoned Rahn Road needs to be tied into the prcpposed
bituminous trail along Cliff Lake Road.
ISSUE #5
Engineering Department has required the devel c i r to route all stc= ',hd: te'i
drainage to AP-50 located west of the parc_1 Ja e t to Cliff J. No
storm water will directly be outletted into r,.;., :.wk.
ISSUE #6
The parcel will be -ubject to a cash parkland dedication.
FOR C( ''IC;IO "1 "I
The Commission may consider the followir l r cc! i'ations:
1. The pending proposal best i ! ,r compatible ii U n Park
OR
The Guide Plan should not be amended from R-III due to the impact
on Rahn Park
OR
The Elderly Housing proposal with supportive land use is the best
suited and compatible land use to Rahn Park.
2. The developer provide Staff with a tree iii ..ry r dl r("V]S( c
grading/layout plan to preserve add _ional signi is nt
vegetation.
3. The proponent resubmit a landscape plan which increases the
density and size of plant material adjacent to Rahn Park
providing the required screening/buffering according to the
Landscape Policy.
4. A 5 foot wide sidewalk be placed along Cliff 1 'xi sti ng
sidewalk adjacent to "derelict" Rahn Road be $ i_ n ;o the
proposed 8 foot trail along Cliff Lake Road.
5. The parcel be subject to a cash parkland dedication.
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distance of 25.00 feet; thence North 2 degrees 14 m.i notes 59
seconds West, a distance of 177,45 feet; thence North 4 degrees
55 minutes 56 seconds East, a distance of 114.13 feet; t roe
North 21 degrees 28 minutes 37 seconds East, a distance of
63.30 feet to the intersection with a line Deanna North 7
degrees 10 minutes 23 seconds East from the actual ':o:^•t of
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That part of Outlot B, CLIFF LAKE CENTRE, according to the clot
on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder,
Dakota County, Minnesota, lying southerly of the following
described line: Commencing at a point on the west line of said
Outlot 9, being 790.00 feet North of the southwest corner of
the Southwest nuarter of Section 29, Townshio 27, Rance 23:
thence worth 89 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds East, assu
the west line of Outlot B hears South 0 degrees 17 'n inutes 23
seconds ~•rest, on the easterly extension of the port h line o:
tract recorded in Doc. No. 671533, a distance of 127,73 feet
f to the westerly right of way line of Cliff Lake Road and t.`.ere
terminating.
Containing 925,694 sq.ft. / 21.25101 acres
Existing zoning A Agricultual
Owner Developer
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Suite 102
3470 wash ington Drive
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VTCTNITI' MAR Lot 1, Block 1 43.113 sq,ft./0.99974 ac.
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Lot 3, Block 1 48,137 sq.ft./1.10507 ac.
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HAPPENINGS - DECEMBER
1. The VThter/Spring issue of the Department's activitie lendar was
deliv, on time! The department "s preparing a "bo( mailing
to apz. _^tment complexes. This is )proach to ass i y ? r y
to istover Us!
2. The search for skating rink and sliding hill staff is virtually
complete. Twenty-two staff are returnees. At this writing ot:a more
staff person is needed and two or three more substit'it ul b idesl.
The number of applicants were fewer than what are r. howe.the
quality of applicants was excellent.
Winter staff training will occur on December 14 and 16. Two sessions
are required in order that site specific issues may be addressed.
A December 17 opening is hoped for this year.
3. The men's basketball leagues are set to begin play. The 1" , ? man
league will play at Deerwood, Woodland, Thomas LaVo by k ev.
elementary schools. Play begins Nor ' 30 and run 'c°h; 1.
Three of the teams -ire new t Last season count was 15
teams. Eourteet. were in the 5 Man leagues tl t F1 F a a
Rosemount Middle Scriool. De im- and 7 are the start dates for those
leagues. Two new teams were ent(-_,ed in the Thursday night league. Last
season 16 teams participated.
4. The broomball leagues will be organized next. It will be a challenge t^
schedule the games with the holi'ivs on the week-end this year;
Sunday night league is most ads ly effected. nost significant
growth is anticipated to occur Wn the Co-Rec Leagui. The Cc--Rec Leagu
is co-sponsored with the City of Burnsville.
5. The department will again place Parks and Recreation program and
facility information on the back side of the City map. This will be the
4th year that the department has taken advantage of this opportunity to
assist the community to Discover Us!
6. a. tment staff and volunteer Girl , assisted Eagan Stagy
Performers with a "Kids Day Out" on N),, ?tuber 25 an 1 he obj~ 4i ve
was to entertain youngsters ages 2-8 while the pa nts shopped for
Christmas. Parents reported that they did virtually finish their
shopping and appreciated the "baby-sitting". The youngsters were active
and challenged staff's innovation! Everyone slept well after the active
afternoon! Almost $200 was raised for the Stagedoor Performers.
7. A meeting was held with the Eagan Hockey ~.ssociation. i c ;pr.ctic
ice time has been request(' w' ropose(l o fi ter
A reduction of hours at 11 - i~
required by Rosemount 1- I V, ,Y.
which is consistent with tti__ past sever 1 3
8. Early notice on the Winter Week-end in Eagan events! Friday ling,
February 3 will feature family skating at Sky Hill lark and Cross
Country skiing at Blue Cross/ Blue Shield. Saturday, .-ru.bry 4 gill
include ice fishing at Fish Lake Park and the Thir _ Softba11
Tournament. The Sunday, February 5 slidi t•, will lly iuc:iude
snowman building in the Amphitheater!
9. A speedskating clinic will be held on Friday, Dec. 2, 1988 from 6:00
7:15 P.M. at the Burnsville Ice Arena to introduce speedskating and get
more participants involved in Eagan.
10. North Pole Calling will be held on Dec. 11, 14 15 from 5:30 - 7:30 at
the Municipal Center. Information sheet are arriving daily ifroin the
parents. 17ol unn eer Santa's are still nt
11. Evaluations were handed out to the parents of participants in
Imagine That class, Me Two, Games ids Play and Fitness & Fun. Corn nrbs
were very favorable, but parents wanted one hour classes instead o she
present 45 minutes. That change will be made for the winter session.
12. A volleyball clinic put on by members of the Mi ,esota_Mo3Eir
Volleyball team will be held on January 10, 1988. ~s of a
Parks Recreation Co-Rec Volleyball League will be tt partici L .
13. Maintenance workers, Steve Taylor, and Dan Curtin comple.--d the
upgrading of infields at Metcalf Junior High School. These field ~,.re
used by the Parks & Recreation Department for miscellaneous youth nIt
adult softball. The department has traditionally assumed dragging and
aglime maintenance on the infields. This fall under a coop(,rtive
agreement with the Burnsville School District, about $4,000 was >rr0H ied
by the District for new aglime material. Staff completed t irrg
and crowning of the fields, which will provide much better (vv,ir
surfaces in 1989.
14. In early November, work was completed on the dormant seeding of soccer
fields, such as Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Corporation, Northview and Walnut
Hill. Dormant fall fertilization was also finished at many park sites
and public buildings.
15. Attempts were made to "stretch out" all tennis season sthi yea°z°;
however by mid-November cold weather facto the tennis nett,
were finally removed. The net at the 11 battE s tunnel was also
taken down to prevent any damage this hints,.
16. Regulation soccer goals were removed from sites which si
extensive damage from this year's drought. These sites included Blue
Cross/ Blue Shield Corporation, Walnut ill, and Sky Hill Park. The
soccer goals will be placed back in the parks next spring, once turf has
begun to firmly establish itself.
17. In early November, aintennc crkers, c' 1 Jar and Gary
Skogstad, corr al eted work e E ves , lateral
lines and sprinkler heads. Bork spring, is to
install the it sar i cal pad, cur and , soci at,_ d and meters,
18. The Well Site hockey rink was removed in November. Staff took down he
boards, metal pipe and mesh; but saved the metal corners which ' n he
used again on a future rink (possibly Bridle Ridge). The situ is r o=~
being graded by Enebak Construction, and electric pot ill
Corrigan Electric Company to accommodate the en1 . I ;i
This work is expected to be done they > fall.
19. In November final preparations were completed for the upcoming skating
season. Work of particular note included the erection of the temporary
hockey rink at Lexington Park, the temporary refurbishing of the Rahn
east hockey rink (to get through the season), and the Cr ling and
filling of all hockey and pleasure rink surfaces to minimiz .r usage
and ensure quality skating surfaces. What remains t this j nt is to
bring out the operational gear such as shovels, k n( mats, etc.
20. Preparations are also underway at the Trapp Farm sledding hill. In
November, staff installed the fence on the south sledding hill and put
up a second temporary light fixture to provide more uniform and better
lighting on the hill. Forestry staff also spent time cutting and
splitting wood for use in the Trapp Farm shelter building this winter.
21. John Von DeLinde and Jim McGuffee attended a DNR workshop lake
aeration systems in early November. Since tht time, staff
have set up the lake aerators on Fish and °nz L 1
protective construction fencing and signage. I® is a._i-ir__~_ th?
aeration systems will begin operation once the ice conditions are
suitable, which should be about December 15th. The systems will operate
through the winter months and will be pulled out sometime in early to
mid - March.
22. The department used November as an oppo_t pity tc n.ze eq sat,
materials an supplies at the Pu li- Bui' leaning:
mi scel l aneou- -,b-^i s was aelu a r' r, , tr""
was set up . ..f the Publ
system of storing seasonal supp:es.
23. Forestry staff completed the wrapping of young immature trees fo-;-
cold winter months ahead. All told, over 1,000 trees were warpr:.
Pruning of trees was also done throughout the parks system. For ^y
staff were busy completing the final tree plantings in th{ I of
November. This was concentrated basically in two areas - t,"oa
replacement of drought damaged trees and miscellaneous landscapino
projects of a more minor nature.
24. Trails at Blackhawk and Patrick Eagan Park were also pruned readied
for the up-coming cross country skiing ses3,a.
25. Parks & Recreatioa_ I artment re 1 e(,. t, reE nts on I J
grant related prof, ":s, i ncl U0119 L -e T?ion as;= L- k Co _On i ty P.,
LAWCON/Bonded Grant Gad the CORE Grant -F or the Fish "Lake fishing p 3 er°.
MEMORANDUM
TO: TOM HEDGES, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
HO ORPBLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
PARKS h RECREATION ADVISORY 'COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VR//A, DIRECTOR OF PARKS _ RECREATION
DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 1988
RE: REDUCTION IN SPORTS LIGHTING GLARE & LIGHT SPILLAGE
At the recent National Conference for Parks & Recreation, I was invit,ci o
participate in a showing of a new innovation in sports lighting designee to
curb and reduce the amount of glare and light spillage associated aith
athletic field lighting.
There have been numerous attempts in the past by lighting manufacturers to
reduce these problems. None have been significantly successful in reducing
glare without reducing the amount of light output (in the foot candles) cn -he
playing field and/or without reducing the efficiencies of the lid ing
without an increase in operational costs. So far these attempts have _nly
been marginally successful and have done little too curb glare.
The problem of sports lighting glare and light spillage in Eagan has et to
become a major issue. The department has received relatively few calls aver
the years complaining or objecting to the lighting of fields and hockey rinks
due to the problem of glare and spillage. With construction of the athletic
fields, we have taken neighborhood concerns regarding lighting into
consideration, and have tried to mitigate the issues through pole location,
height, aiming of lights, etc., in the original parks design. We will
continue to do so with future designs. However, to many people, this may not
be enough.
Unfortunately, we will never be able to totally eliminate glare and light
spillage; whenever you have a high intensity light source as we do with our
athletic fields and skating rinks, you will always have glare. Like odor,
severity is always subject to individual interpretation. Due to i li-ideal
differences with the reception of light to the eye, there will . s ')e
different views as to how "good" or how "bad" the problem has been '_,1_ :;t,.
Recently, I had an opportunity to review a new innovation developed by Musco
Lighting to reduce glare, without light loss. It is the first time I have
seen a positive step in the right direction. For this reason, I am taking
steps to have this modification installed on six lights at Goat Hill Park
skating rink for the winter season, so that you too may see the results of
this technology. For comparison sake, I will not be doing all of the
lights; therefore the results may be difficult to evaluate. Nevertheless,
the Council and Commission will be able to see if this innovation will reduce
glare and light spillage enough to make it worth the additional installation
investment for these lights in future athletic fields.
I will keep you informed as to when these modifications will be installed.
KV/bls
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3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD, P.O. BOX 21199 VIC ELLISON
EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121 Mayor
PHONE (612) 454-8100 THOMAS EGAN
DAVID K. GUSTAFSON
PAMELA McCREA
November 8, 1988 THEODOrr V HTER
Lour I t it rs
Dear Residents: ION
EUGENE JAN
RE: PILOT KNOB AREA City Clerk
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of a meeting to be held on
November 28, 1988, at 7:00 P.M., Eagan Municipal Center, for the purpose of
reviewing the need and desire for a proposed bituminous trail along Four Oaks
Road, through Unisys property to Pilot Knob Park. Attached is a site plan
which conceptually depicts the location of this trail.
The City's Comprehensive Trails Plan of 1982, recognized the need and an
opportunity to provide a connecting link from Pilot Knob Park, on the north,
through the Unisys property and Four Oaks Road to Coachman Road and on to
Quarry Park. This trail link would provide for a loop system of trails within
your neighborhood. These trailways would also act as connectors to the
arterial trail systems which are transportational in nature. The proposed
trail, if constructed, would be a three season trail. That is, the trail
would not be cleared of snow during the winter season.
Unisys would be providing the necessary easements for the trail through their
property and through the tax increment financing package, will also provide
for construction costs. Therefore, there will be no costs to residents for
this connecting loop.
The City's consulting engineering firm will soon be doing some preliminary
staking to assist with the engineering of the proposed trail. At the same
time, they will also stake a tentative alignment for you to review.
If you have questions relative to the trail please attend the meeting
scheduled for November 28. If you are unable to attend and still wish to make
a comment, you may do so by directing your written comments to the Parks &
Recreation Department.
Sincerely,
Ken Vraa
Director of Parks & Recreation
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LOCATION: SE 1/4 f::,E''_:ON 30
EXISTING ZONING: AG (-GRICULTU )
DATE OF PUBLIC !NG: Nt 1 ER 22, 1988
F REPORT: , 1988
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APPLICATION SUMMARY: Separate applications hav- I- t
to the City for the Park Center Additic
complex consisting of app;-,D~4ima.ely 17`),C(
first apj)'_ Lcation is
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ar -.ication is for a e, ..C 2 i
l o l-, to Taveloped in one a P_ Cc
application is for pylon sic , c;,nly. The Cc
Plan designates this area D-III, Mixed Re identi<il
units/acre); therefore, an Amendment will be nece_,:-i y.
proposal is located north of Cliff Road and west of li:
Drive.
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cu_ t1v Sing ap S ~ r r Dakota C:, i hou i'~ig nroject. it'-; t1mind, tb z ic .,v ai , ~~cI
office buildings and a clinic in that area. If this
chosen and developed for the elderly housing complex, o n l y 'r a
portion of the project would change. The elderly hour
probably initially begin with 60 units and in
potentially 120 units.
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have net. t i i .i
Lot 1 .99 acres 4,500 sq.ft. Class 1 (sit (2 r ) s zr,-mn
Lot 2 9.8 acres 133,000 sq. ft. retail strip center
Lot 3 1.1 acres 6,500 sq. ft. clinic
Lot 4 .95 a 6,000 't. retail biclq.
Lot 5 .93 acr 4, 800 : . ft. bank
Lot 6 7.5 acres 2 - two story 18,000 sq. ft. office hlJ q.
(36,000 sq. ft.), a portion of a City ster
pond.
ZONING & LAND USE: Currently, this site consists primarily of
open grassland, generally falling to the northwest. Mature oaks
are found along the northern property line and near the pond on
the western portion of the site. If the proposed grading on the
north side of the pond was changed and some retaining walls were
used, some of these oaks could be saved. They would be a nice
amenity for either the office buildings or an elderly housing
area. Site sensitive grading along the northern property line is
necessary in order to preserve the landscape buffer to Rahn Park
abutting to the north.
Other adjacent uses are two office buildings and three single
family homes to the west, Cliff Lake Center to the east, the
Dakota County Court Facility, and Drivers Testing Facility on the
south.
SITE PLAN/CODE CONFORMANCE: Two major access points serve this
site - one that was constructed with the Cliff Lake Road
improvements and the other opposite the entrance to the Drivers
Training Facility. A third right in/right out near the center of
the site is proposed. The loop from the access on the west to
the right in/right out would be a dedicated City street serving
the office/elderly areas and three other lots.
Six hundred sixty four parking stalls are shown on the site plan.
The office area would require 202 stalls and 69 are shown with a
proof of parking area for 54 more. The retail strip center shows
443 stalls and Code requires 698 spaces. The four smaller uses
meet their parking requirements. The entire project provides 725
(plus or minus) spaces and Code requires 1,047 (plus or minus)
spaces.
This is a lot by lot breakdown:
L°OT STALLS PROVIDED STALLS REQUIRED
1 43 43
2 443 698
3 45 45
4 44 40
5 27 19
6 (office) 123 (including 202
25 proof area) 1,047
NOTE: The elderly housing area would require one stall enclosed
and one exterior stall for each unit.
Since architectural plans have not been submitted, each free
standing building should be reviewed by the Advisory Planning
Commission and Council before the issuance of building permits.
The overall lot coverage is approximately 19%, and 30% would be
permitted in a CSC (Community Shopping Center) district on a
gross basis. All building and parking setbacks meet Code
requirements in this Preliminary Plat proposal.
ENVIRONMENVALS/FIRE & POLICE: EAW ' ironmental m
Worksheet) will not be necessary and staff is wui1anny in ~
process of determining if their governmental pF 1 ` _ are,
necessary.
The Fire & Police t 3 : t} n:. W:_z .:_s ,m
has not received any tee, j major
issues. The detailed it M. juld L with L he ' pi-n
platting and building permit y+aocedures.
PARK CONCERNS/SITE A7STHETICS: L, _arks
express-" that e trams 1 f nd
are v l k7! on z°:< N_
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as p_ ho _b _ ;gin _n; 1" 7111
preparation are. E i g.
The overall 3 =ding plan wuLks well concey t-ly. o
more screening o. tha back of the strip center frc the p,r =1.
be necessary.
An over 11 sign agr _ : woul ' , Y
Varinn- an provide « mor, anifor
Wirni ?T1 ai th th Town
GRADING/DRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL: The proposed grading plan
submitted as a part of this application impacts virtually 95% of
the existing topography on this site. When taking into
consideration the additional parking areas as identified along
the northwesterly property line, the grading virtually impacts
99% of the proposed site.
The proposed grading plan shows cut areas of 10' - 12'+/- in the
southeasterly area of the site, in the southcentral portion of
the site and in the southwesterly portion of this site. Fill
areas ranging from 4' - 5'+/- in the center of this site, 14'
northerly of the proposed retail center and areas of 20'+/- along
the easterly side of the proposed ponding area in the southwest
corner of the site are proposed.
Along the westerly boundary of the development, the City recently
constructed the outlet to Pond AP-50 under Project 452. Pond AP-
50 is a designated ponding area in the City of Eagan's
Comprehensive Storm Sewer Plan. The grading plan proposes to add
additional material on top of the existing 15" outlet to Pond AP-
50. The existing outlet pipe is not of sufficient strength class
to handle the additional fill which the development proposes to
deposit on top of it.
hThe details of the proposed storm sewer system within the parking
lot areas and the street were not reviewed at this time but
generally appears adequate. The general drainage areas as
designated to Pond AP-50 and Pond AP-25 (ponding area adjacent
to Cliff Lake development) are acceptable. Both ponding areas
are designated in the City's Comprehensive Storm Sewer Plan to
receive funoff from the proposed development.
The grading plan as proposed requires the replacement of
approximately 150' of 15" Class 5 RCP with 150' of a 4,000 D Load
Class 15" RCP. The development is responsible for the
replacement of the existing Class 5 RCP with 4000 D Load Class
RCP or modifying the grading plan to provide a maximum of 22' of
cover from the invert of the existing RCP to the finished grade
for the outlet to Pond AP-50.
The main water resource issue for this site is the impact of the
development on the downstream water quality. As previously
mentioned, 10.15 acres of the site will drain directly to Pond
AP-25 and 11.1 acres will drain into the proposed Pond AP-50.
Water flowing into Pond AP-50 is then routed to Pond AP-49 (which
is in Rahn Park) and from there flows into the outflow from Pond
AP-25. The Eagan Park Department has requested that Pond AP-49
be classified as a Type 3 Wildlife/Aesthetic waterbody.
Historical data indicates that Pond AP-49 presently meets desired
water quality standards for a Type 3 waterbody. Maintaining
predevelopment phosphorous runoff to Pond AP-49, therefore, will
prevent degradation of the existing water quality in the
downstream waterbodies.
Development of the Park Center site will increase phosphorous
runoff by approximately 42 pounds per year. The model estima°_-es
that predevelopment phosphorous runoff to Pond AP-49 can be
maintained by c a~~ting a wet pond vo' u!!ic° o'.
acre feet in Pond AP-50. In addition, pt:) phorus loac
Pond AP-49 can be further reduced by designing the ponding
proposed south of Cliff Road to act as nutrient detention
also.
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An
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sediment contsr)l i;,
required bef , e p 0
approval addressing the 'llowing add'. u ° c 1 c kerns
1. A temporary berm is recommended behind the -°-i
prevent drainage from going over the prv;,-_
slope.
2. ' 2:1 slope as a < > be
3:1 with a 4:1 slop:_;
3. The retaining wall proposed by Pond AP-50 is required to
at least 1' above the 100 year high water level. All
are required not to exceed 3:1 around the pon
4. Specifications for seeding an
incli ?d in the play, We re - ..;,z
be 1 and mul, tthin !;n .
_ite map shouli identify 11 i g in.=
5, The
for the site. A rock construction entrance >id wi.l"
necessary at ingress and egress points to minimize tracking
of:'mud by vehicles onto the es:isting paved surfaces.
6. Silt curtains must be pil i; installed ;rave ~r a
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disturbance o'
7. The revegetation of all areas disturbed
construction must be addressed in the erosic-
control plan.
8. Maintenance of erosion and sediment control 3 aid
be included in the erosion and sediment cons;.
9. The company/individual
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removing all erosion and il,b o,
be included in the plan.
10. Storm sewer inlet filters will be needed around the c Lc-1
basins.
11. All storm sewers outletting into waterbodies ti~ I
adequately protected to prevent scouring from
the outlet.
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12. Identify on the plan where topsoil will
Stockpile can be strategically stockpiled to
sediment from entering wetlands and adjacent property.
13. A site narrative should be included on the n] an which :3'tto
~~-dle for rough grading, installing utilities,
revogetating the site, building construction, curb and
gutter, and blacktopping. These schedules impact erosion
and sediment control requirements.
UTILITIES: Trunk sanitary sewer of sufficient capacity and depth
to serve this site is readily available along Cliff Road and
Cliff Lake Road. Sanitary sewer lateral extensions and
individual service lines are adequately proposed to service the
proposed development. The details of the proposed lateral
extensions were not reviewed at this time, but generally conform
to City standards.
Watermain service of sufficient capacity and pressure is readily
available from the existing trunk water main in Cliff Road and
has been stubbed to the easterly property line of the development
as a part of the Cliff Lake Centre development. The development
is proposing an internal utility system (water and sanitary
sewer) which would provide service to all proposed platted
parcels. Details of the proposed internal utility system and how
it connects to the existing City system is subject to detail
review at the time of the final plat.
ST ETS/ACCESS/CIRC TION:Public street access has been provided
to the site along its easterly boundary with the Cliff Lake
Centre development. As far as the proposed accesses to Cliff
Road are concerned, the County has taken a stand that they will
not approve any access points along Cliff Road until a detailed
traffic impact study is done for the entire Cliff Road area.
Comments concerning the Cliff Road access points and the
proposed internal public street will be deferred until a detailed
traffic study is done along Cliff Road. (See attached letter.)
Although the site plans are preliminary, the following concerns
are identified relating to internal traffic circulation:
1. Driving aisles in the parking areas are required to' be a
minimum of 24' wide.
2. EtD.rances from public right-of-way and internal roadways are
required to be 30' wide minimum.
J. Ti .nic parking lot area has no turn around area at its
northerly end.
4. Minimum curb radius for the entrances are required to be
25'.
5. Except for the retail center, the other proposed site
development areas are unclear as to identifying areas for
delivery vehicles and trash pick up circulation.
6. There should be two lanes of approach to the drive-in bank
which allows access to the south parking lot and areas for
stacking.
7. The office building/clinic and bank/retail entry ;
be combined.
8. TT- additional par".lcirv:; ,L
fifficult to bilill"I >;z
than the p :ail jd,
9. A minimum 80' right-of-way is needed for a divided
type entrance as proposed.
The site plan reviewed by the :its ' ; traffic c 1 = n
approximately 500 sq t of
center/ret.®l
acknowle
the tra:. volun t
substantially less '.-in t traffic olume prop
by the City's traffic consultant.
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In summary, the major concern with the site
Road. Without the access point/points
comments relatii-,,, tt) the site j,,II an
parking areas anc traffic
lTSRIGHTS-OF- AY: Sufficient
ClL Liar. :cad was prove with the development
Lake Centre. The required( its for right-of-way a s
are subject to requirements as identified in a
study' for Cliff Road which has been requested t'~. sac aYi~a n
A p< ig ea_, ..:,t_at, i'? a t _J(o "na
storao volumz- City of Eagan" SE
utility easements will be r v ;-hired foi sanitary so r
sewer and water main facilities servicing multiple prof r'_
those which provide continuity to the City's trunk fc Iit.;
system.
The development is required
permits in the appropriate f r , r ed ray i ec t c
agency.
PUBLIC STREET/UTILITY FIN CI OBLIGATIONS: A search of special assessment records show the following pending ^ st: V _,,e A c r
of record.
PROJ DLSCRTP 1 IO~1 QTY M
529 La t, rul Denufi ' rual $21.L;0/ff ,1 1 2 ~
Water Main
452 Storm Sewer Trunk .056/sf 705,790 39,12-5
fFe ~ R~~.~Oi~I ~ $53,348
TOTAL EIN~.; x.iw :a C ASSESSMENT
The following financial obligations are identified in accordance
with present City policies for the applicant's information and
Council consideration:
DESCRIPTION RATE QTY AMT
Storm Sewer Trunk* $ .027/sf 849,801 $22,945
Water Availability Charge 2,015/ac 19.51 39,313
Lateral Benefit Trunk 21.60/ff 1,131.34 24,437
Water Main
Cliff Lake Road (Street) 63.65/ff 668.62 42,558
Cliff Road (Street) 111.70/ff 1,257.72 140,487
Cliff Road (Trailway) 13.00/ff 1,257.72 16,350
TOTAL PROPOSED FINANCIAL OBLIGATION $286,090
* Rate identified is difference between existing zoning rate and
proposed zoning rate.
All final financial obligations will be calculated based on the
dimensions as shown on the final plat and in accordance with the
rartes in effect at the time of the final plat approval.
GARY H. DN- P. t.5.
DAKO TA COUNTY col
SURVEY DEPARTMENr
73-, ,M:c , APP'
November 3, 1988
Thomas Colbert, Public Works Director
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
RE: PARK CENTER
Dear Mr. Colbert:
The Dakota County Plat Commission met on October 31, 198,8 , '10
consider the preliminary plat of PARK CENTER. Said pl 1Z
adjacent to C.S.A.H. NO. 32 and is, therefore, subject tr,F,
Dakota County Contiguous Plat Ordinance.
This development will have si<nifi n
and the adjacent driveways ton r,
C.S.A. H. NO. ) ~rr,~:~r~ t. t_ , a',,
32 is not in tl ,
traffic studies indicate that the road will 1"be 1 In
the future as a 6 lane divided highway. County rig of wa<
guidelines for a 6 land divided highway require 100 fe h,l
right fof way. The two access drives proposed do not Ft. t.Ie
County spacing guidelines for the existing road. `Phe P t_
Commission would agree that this site could n e (a
C.S.A.H. NO. 32. Due r'o the fro . le 1 thl r
existing streets, it may !D desiruu. x i G4t`-) } f_'(1 bv
development of a city t j .
For a divided highway, such as should prob b;"y be by
the County and City for this segment, the County Plat CorIIMISSi-on
would recommend a full access to a public street at f'A nil
spacing (near the west end of the property) and a right s:? Iq
out access to a public street at 1/8 mile sr,,ing. This t>r- ,oect
would have ramifications on_ the a-c allo t Scott T'r i and
Cliff Drive.
It also seems appropriate to review the existing driveways r,:, the
south side of Cliff Road with respect to development of a future
public street and the location of median openings.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Plat Commission believes that the City and County at this
time should evaluate these issues in conjunction with approval of
the proposed development. The Plat Commission proposes to
jointly participate in a study of this segment to develop a
project to reconstruct this roadway. If recommendation from a
study can be approved by both the City and County, the Plat
Commission will recommend approval of a plat consistent with
those recommendations.
Sincerely yours,
Gary H. Stevenson Peter Sorenson
Dakota County Surveyor Traffic Engineer
Plat Commission Secretary
cc .Dale Ru le y plann
Gary J. Erickson, Physical Development Director
David Everds, County Engineer
Martin Colon
GHS:vf
PARK C'-! ADDITION CONDITIC
1. t:.rd condi of ado,
C,,.,.., cil ac Aon on Sept I . 15, 1)6; 61"all bE
Al, Bl, B2, B3, 84, Cl, C2, C4, C5, Dl, El, Fl, Gl
2. A Planned Development Agreement shall be ~e~ed into for a
time specified by the City Council.
3. A detern _n ~'clr the
either on t
4. A Pylon Sigr 11 ente e.. into.
5. Each lot shall be reviewed in detail by the APC
Council before building ,~-rmi' , .:rr issued.
6. No rooftol techa, be vi4
public st
7. Th arkir.g along the east end of the strip center 61-,,ail be
rem,-, 3.
8. Special emphasis will be placed on screening rear
the strip center from Rahn Par'
9. Cross easements shall be pry
10. All trash be ' `e buil
enclosures att ;~.2i ed to h 1 z~ d construes:
same materials.
11. Berming shall be provided along the public stre
12. the development is responsible for the
existing Class 5 RCP with 4,C0 D~
modifying the grading plan t
cover from the invert of the e i t.ing RUI a "s 11
grade for the outlet to the Pond AP--5':.
13. The development is required to provide 4.0 acre feet of
pond storage volume below the proposed normal water le.veL
for Pond AP-50.
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PARK CENTER
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
That part of the South 794.30 feet of the Southeast Quarter of
the Southeast Quarter of Section 30, Twonship 27, Range 23,
Dakota County, Minnesota, lying north of the South 80.03 feet
thereof
EXCEPT that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast
Quarter of Section 30, Townshin 27, Range 23, Dakota County,
"ainnesot a, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast
corner of said Southeast Quarter: thence North 0 degrees 11
minutes 23 seconds Fast, assumed bearing, along the east lire
of said Southeast Quurter, a distance of 80.00 feet; thence
South 89 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds west, parallel with the
south line of said Southeast Quarter 0f the Southeast Quarter,
a distance of 33.00 feet to the actual point of beginning;
thence continue South 89 degrees 58 minutes 49 seconds west, a
distance of 25.00 feet; thence North 2 degrees 14 ni nutes 58
seconds west, a distance of 177,45 feet; thence North a decrees
55 minutes 56 seconds East, a distance of 114.13 feet; thence
North 21 degrees 28 minutes 37 seconds East, a distance of
63.37 feet to the intersection with a line nearing North 3
degrees 10 minutes 23 seconds East from the actual ~>oint of
beginning; thence South 0 degrees 10 minutes 23 seconds `<est,
a distance of 349.92 feet to the actual point of beginning.
also
That part of Outlot B, CLIFF LAKE CENTRE, according to the out
on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder,
Dakota County, Minnes of a, lying southerly of *_.^.e following
described line: Commencing at a point on the west line of said
Outlot 9, being 793.00 Feet North of the southwest corner of
the Southwest nuarter of Section 29, Township 27, Range 23;
thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds East, assnm;ng
the west line of Outlot 8 bears South 0 degrees 10 minutes 23
seconds 1''est, on the easterly extension of the north line of
tract recorded in Doc. No. 671533, a distance of 127.73 feet
to the westerly right of way line of Cliff Lake Road and there
terminating.
Containing 925,694 sq.ft. / 21.25101 acres
Existing zoning A Sgricultual
Owner Developer
Federal Land Comnanv
Yankee Square Office [I
Suite 102
3470 bashington Drive
Eagan, °N. 55122
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t'ARCEI. ":ROSS AREA =.-C_ "ENT AREA NET AREA AFTER EASEMENT
VICINITY MAR Lot I. Block 1 43,113 sq.ft./0.99974 ac,
Sec. 30, Two. 27, See. 23 Lot 2, Block 1 424,439 ".ft./9,74378 ac
Lot 3, Block I 48,137 sn.ft./1.19537 ac.
Lot 4, B.ock 1 253,931 sq,ft,/5.82945 ac. 67,065 1.53960 ac. 186,866 sq.ft,/4.28985 ac.
Lot I. Block 2 41,085 sq.ft.%'1.94319 ac.
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Lot 2, Block 2 43,493 sq. ft. 1O ,12111 ac
341 Road R/w 74,546 -.ft./1.71042 ac.
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i i 4t Totals 925,694 sn.ft%31.25101 ac. 67,365 s,;. `.t.; 1.53960 C. 186,866 sg.ft./4.28985 ac.
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7901 FLYING CLOUD DRIVE, SUITE 1191 EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA 55344/(612)944-7590
November 4, 1988 REFER Tu 85-34-03
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Mr. Martin Colon, Federal Land Company
FROM: James A. enshoo
RE: Traffic Study for Proposed Park Center Development
PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to document the results of
our traffic study for your proposed Park Center development,
which is located in the northwest corner of Cli6f Road and
Cliff Lake Road. As requested by City staff, thy two prime
purposes of this traffic study have been:
To develop and present forecasts for the traffic that
will be generated by this development
To assess whether the public roadway system will be
able to adequately accommodate the development traffic
TRAFFIC FORECASTS
The first step in the traffic forecasting process is to
quantify the types and amount of land use in the
development. As we understand, the prime development
component will be a shopping center with about
86,600 sq. ft. The plan also provides five additional
development parcels. We understand that prime candidates
for four of the parcels are restaurant, retail, bank and
clinic. The plan indicates that the fifth parcel would have
an office use, though it is possible that the parcel may be
developed instead with senior housing.
The specific sizes of developments on these five parcels
have not yet been determined. From a traffic forecasting
standpoint, our approach has been to assume that each of
these parcels will be developed to about the maximum density
allowed under City Code parking provisions. An outcome of
this assumption is that the sizes of several uses as
utilized for traffic forecasting purposes are larger than
illustrated in the development site plan. Specifically, for
traffic forecasting purposes, it has been assumed that the
development will consist of the following components:
Mr. Martin Colon -2- November 4, 1988
Shopping Center - 86,600 sq. ft.
Restaurant 4,000 sq. ft.
Retail - 6,000 sq. ft.
Bank - 4,500 sq. ft.
Office - 36,000 sq. ft.
Clinic - 7,000 sq. ft.
It should be noted that trip generation for the overall
development likely will be lower if senior housing is
developed instead of the office component.
The next step is to apply appropriate trip generation
characteristics to these development statistics in order to
project the number of new vehicle trips that the development
will add to the roadway system. These trip generation
projections were developed for the p.m. peak hour, the
busiest traffic period on the adjacent roadways, through the
following three-step process:
1) Apply expected trip generation ratesl to each
development component in order to predict the p.m.
peak hour volumes in and out of each individual
component.
2) Apply a five percent reduction factor to the sum of
the values from step 1) in order to estimate the p.m.
peak hour volume in and out of the entire
development. The reduction factor is to account for
trips between two uses in the development which would
not utilize either Cliff Road or Cliff Lake Road.
3) Categorize the trip generation result from step 2)
into pass by trips and new trips. The document
entitled "Trip Generation," published by the
Institute of Transportation Engineers indicates that
a major phenomenon of new shopping centers is that a
significant portion of their traffic is pass by
trips, trips that already are on adjacent roadways
and that will be intercepted to include a stop at the
new shopping center. Based on the size of this
shopping center, Figure V-1 in the "Trip Generation"
report indicates that at least 40 percent of the
shopping center trips will be pass by trips. The
remaining 60 percent of the external shopping center
trips are expected to be new trips that are not now
traveling on adjacent roadways.
Through the above process, the trip generation projections
shown in Table 1 have been developed. A major result in
Table 1 is that the entire Park Center development is
Trip generation rates used are published in "Trip
Generation," Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1987
Mr. Martin Colon --3- November 4, 1988
TABLE 1
TRIP GENERATION FOR PARK CENTER
(P.M. PEAK HOUR)
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Use Size (ft2) in out In out
Shopping Center 86,600 3.05 3.18 264 275
Restaurant 4,000 10.6 9.3 42 37
Retail 6,000 9.2 9.6 55 58
Bank 4,500 13.4 13.9 60 63
Office 36,000 0.4 1.8 14 65
Clinic 7.000 1.0 2.6 7 18
Totals 144,100 442 516
5% internal trip reduction -22 -6
Total net external trips 420 490
Pass by Trips (40%) (364 total trips) 168 196
New Trips (60%) (546 total trips) 252 294
Mr. Martin Colon -4- November 4, 1988
projected trip generation is 27 percent less than the 750
trips that were assumed to be generated by this property In
the Cliff Lake Galleria Traffic Study conducted for the
City.!
The next step is to project the directional distribution of
the development trips. The trip distribution percentages
presented in the Cliff Lake Galleria Traffic Study were
utilized as an initial source of distribution for new trips
generated by this development. Those trip distribution
percentages were adjusted slightly to account for the
expectations that this development, due to more local
character, will attract a greater portion of trips from the
west and north. The resultant expected distribution of new
trips to/from this development is as follows:
to/from north on Cliff Lake Road - 25%
to/from east on Cliff Road - 50%
to/from west on Cliff Road - 25%
The pass by trips are expected to have a different
directional distribution pattern. Based on the relationship
of the development to major traffic streams, the estimated
distributions of pass by trips is as follows:
from east on Cliff Rd. to west on Cliff Rd. - 30%
from west on Cliff Rd. to north on Cliff Lake Rd. - 20%
from north on Cliff Lake Rd. to west on Cliff Rd. - 20%
from west on Cliff Rd. to east on Cliff Rd. - 157,
from north on Cliff Lake Rd. to east on Cliff Rd. - 15%
The next step is to apply the preceding trip generation
results and trip distribution percentages for,new and pass
by trips, in conjunction with expected usage by driveway, to
develop p.m. peak hour development traffic forecasts. The
resultant forecasts are presented in Figure 1.' As indicated
In Figure 1, pass by trips actually have the effect of
reducing particular through volumes.
IMPLICATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT TRAFFIC ON ROADWAY SYSTEM
Relating to the p.m. peak hour volume projections shown in
Figure 1, the implications of development traffic at key
locations will be discussed next.
Intersection of site access drive and Cliff Lake Road.
The design plans for Cliff Lake Road accounted for
"Cliff Lake Galleria Traffic Study," prepared for City of
Eagan by Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc., October 1987, page
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TRAFFIC STUDY
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Mr. Martin Colon -6- November 4, 1988 Adm.
this intersection. With two lanes for exiting traffic
and a left turn lane for entering traffic, this
intersection will effectively accommodate the
development traffic.
nt ro~L of C l i ff Ro aid l i ff Lake Road As
noted In the "Cliff Lake Gallerla Traffic Study," this
intersection will experience a substantial traffic
increase. To accommodate this growth, a major
upgrading.project was undertaken, including widening
and traffic signal control. Since the net new trips
generated by the proposed development are lower than
the site volumes assumed In the "Cliff Lake Gallerla
Traffic Study," the proposed Park Center development
will have less effect on traffic operations at this
Intersection.
Number and location of access points on Cliff Road.
The proposed site plan indicates that the development
would have two access points on Cliff Road
- full access at a location opposite from the
Driver's License Exam Facility (about 1150 feet
west of Cliff Lake Road)
- right turn in and out only access located about
410 feet east of the full access point
Given the close relationship of the above access
points to the County's spacing standards and given the
advantages of having a full access point also
available to serve the Driver's License Exam Facility,
the County Plat Commission recently approved these two
proposed access points on Cliff Road. The Plat
Commission expressed concern about the existing four
lane undivided design of Cliff Road along the frontage
of this development. In this context, they mentioned
two further points:
- that a need exists to upgrade this segment of
Cliff Road to an ultimate six lane divided
design. The segment that presently does not
have a raised median is only about 1/2 mile in
length (from about 600 feet east of Nicols Rd.
to 600 feet east of Cliff Lake Road).
- That an access permit for the right turn in and
out access point will not be issued until a
median is constructed on Cliff Road.
We concur that upgrading of this segment of Cliff
Road, including a raised median, is needed to resolve
the existing 1/2 mile gap In the divided design. Such
upgrading should include left turn lanes at the
proposed full access point. In conjunction with the
Park Center development it is expected that traffic
signal control will be warranted at the full access
Mr. Martin Colon -7- November 4, 1988
point. With this design and traffic control, it is
expected that Cliff Road will be able to acco ocL-_3t:e
the development traffic without significant adverse
effects.
An important point regarding the upgrading of Cliff Road is
to coordinate, as best possible, the schedule for this
upgrading together with the schedule for completion of the
development. To this end, we recommend that Federal Land
Company undertake a Joint effort with the County and City to
implement the needed improvements to Cliff Road by 1990.
County staff have given a preliminary indication
County funds would be available to apply to thi!: 'r prover,ent
protect.