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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 KV/bls 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. Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission 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. . Advisory Parks and Recretion Commission 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. Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission 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. I J% / =Il j z~ 1 I 34- t -mom C+j 1 fr7t PK - MARI arwro csc pr rqK YR 2 c ~:1 T"r rid t= P PF( r ? l -t j p L i ".R t~~.Lr. wd~A~ Iw+A t t ~"f , tRt+ l\`~ ~ + T f -111 PD-" T'1! JL_jI Preliminary Plot of rr""ARK CENTER PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: That part of the South 7R1.00 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 30, Twonshin 27, Range 23, Dakota County, Minnesota, lying north of the South 90.00 feet thereof, EXCEPT that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast nuarter of Section 30, Tovnshin 27, Rance 23, Dakota Couunty, Pinnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Southeast ^uarter; thence North 0 degrees I7 minutes 23 seconds East, assumed bearing, along the east lire of said Southeast Qaurter, a distance of 80.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 5R minutes 49 seconds west, parallel with t^.e south line of said Southeast Quarter of 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 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 beginning; thence South 0 decrees 10 minutes 23 seconds <est, a distance of 349.92 feet to the actual point of beginninq. also 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 Federal Land Comnanv Yankee ;mare Office II Suite 102 3470 wash ington Drive Eagan, '4N. 55122 TABULATION OF ',aEAh nARCEL ;ROSS AREA no`.71N ...:_"EtiT AREA NET AREA AFTER EASEMENT VTCTNITI' MAR Lot 1, Block 1 43.113 sq,ft./0.99974 ac. Sec. 30, Two. 27, Rae. 23 Lot 2, Block 1 424,439 so.ft./9.74378 ac Lot 3, Block 1 48,137 sq.ft./1.10507 ac. t( Lot 4, Bock 1 253,931 sq.ft./5.82945 ac. 67,065 1.53960 ac. 156,866 sq.ft./4.28985 ac. Lot 1, Block 2 41,085 sq.ft./7,94318 ac. 1~1 'y'i J i. r = ' ~4 Lot 2, Block 2 4^.483 sa. ft.' 0.92936 at Road R/W 74,506 s+.£t.11.71n42 ac. wd SCALE Totals 925,694 sn.ft%21.25101 ac. 67,865 s;_ct ;2.53960 ac. 186,866 sq.ft./4.28985 ac. 1 s,r< f ?g wowa h.•rebv rr 11v rn,c thf+ n...r, Ft ~n or ce^ r" '1J s nrrp.,r r9 nv mr T „~,d.r ,l irNCt +u ^e C:ist^^ anJ thnt i am u uuly ?•v (.,t•rWd :.rn•+ >.ir vev_f d.r me taw. ;.r ch= c re s t r. R s BOERHAVE LAND SURVEYING 4 / i_ _ _ _ r]Yf y 141!{ Nnnts C-k. N F 1:.^••y E. riNn h.,".. 01.5 ~b~~ii~~~~q"" '4p, Prot L.i<. Nrnnewra °5172 61.'. 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M lat r° c ?2 0 3 3 4 2 4 4 2 2. 0 3 2 3 2 5 5 27. 0 1 1 3 2 6 2u 0 2 2 4 2 5 5 E, - 17 4 1 2 3 1 3 3 0 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 ie. 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 KV/bls DbutRedevisory Commission ty Council OAK TREE THE SY SOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH I OUR COMMUNITY 01 Tom a.. aft i-.-:°`r-..s•'-.<' i b 7 -n Alt, 74, ark r { b i AYAK.07 -QK An, ' _ s I - /`>~r„'. K 7 , F n - ,d ~r~ 3 lit e' f 1 t,~ d f ~A AMN1i'_ •n S'" a v L , qO i z --n GO b jC e y e ice„ " st- y0.' d .C .a fi pppppp 4 3u~}j SAM 3y9 a,^~ . _4~ - 4. ra 4~ W F 1'"'S ( c a -a-. Ate, { vpx All m, I ~ r n- ~ r`A c I=1. - Imo, t WAS W "A f has { 1 p 11 k ¢ MUM ii? m-, yr.`2. ;1.•g'*.*. ',,.fie Y S.-.`t Ax* -ate ~ 4 ~ .rr a he a rs Ir ie t-~ ~ C ' H ems. .~m~ree - y CITY OF EAGAN SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE P .N '•aENDME TT RE ZC.QING, PRELIMINARY PLAT, IN ITION_zL U IT (PA1: Cl.N; _ 10) N3 APP;LIC A NIP; E111 { v~ LOCATION: SE 1/4 f::,E''_:ON 30 EXISTING ZONING: AG (-GRICULTU ) DATE OF PUBLIC !NG: Nt 1 ER 22, 1988 F REPORT: , 1988 'R. i.- ,.R wNTS 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 _;li_ (Ag cr 1 A land to zI_ 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. _ 10 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. T follc?w.ft; - , . i o' lot. SLL C 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_ ,~r In 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. ncc, An a part 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 - 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 C 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. y ,a5 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. - ,x 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. A .{i/ ` rnw Ma II PARK ~R z J ~ r NAR1 Pr 4K CSC i `tea ~ t A A l lWi f A F.21 r ~ r t PK 1 fem.. jRI ' r wee i Ewa. 1 111 f t i `fC.a t uxr. r RcnN V 1 L A f4h LJ 1 'r Preliminary Plot of 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 :'ABULATION OF +',REA> 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. , Lot 2, Block 2 43,493 sq. ft. 1O ,12111 ac 341 Road R/w 74,546 -.ft./1.71042 ac. NO SCALE 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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T IV RAnr~ T x 1 I rT,.....,. 63 L~ 5 232 + . 25 aA r $ _ .t £6. 2/ `w~~t 1 I; j1 T* t{~S1 20"Y` } PARCEL qy, FIG 77 city approved : standard WATER plate PUBLIC WORKS MASTER PLAN DE PARTME f ' T ESa C . TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE CONSULTANTS 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) ate Tr 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 16 -s- 113- 158-1 i4 CC 0) x Jo t-25 k t l38 13 -20 -21 113 116 -53 51 Cliff Road Drivers License Exam Facility Note: Reductions in certain through A volumes are due to ray N (intercepted) trips riot to Scale FIGURE 1 TRAFFIC STUDY ~t~_~)i~?i TRIPS EBEENSHOOF D COMPANY FOR R M F1(?' ` { .ARK CENTER DEVELOPMENT r, OCIATES, If~k-f.ND USE C TN!.! TAC 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.