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07/09/1981 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission1 AGENDA ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING EAGAN, MINNESOTA CITY HALL JULY 9, 1981 6 : 30P. M. PARKS TOUR 7 : 30P . M. REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING NOTE: 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ADOPT AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 1981 3. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS A. Vincent Storland - 3.9 acres B. Countryside Builders - acres C. 4. OLD BUSINESS A. Status Report - Hill Top Estates Trail B. Park Dedication - Dferred from 6-11-81 C. Ridge Cliffe Park - Approved Plans D. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Land Gift - deferred from 6-11-81 B. Policy for Play Perimeter - deferred from 6-11-81 C. Bond Issue Process - deferred from 6-11-81 D. Golfing in City Parks E. National Recreation and Park Conference F. 6. OTHER BUSINESS/REPORTS 7. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting will be proceeded by a parks tour beginning at 6:30 P.M. from City Hall. The regular meeting will begin at 7:30 P.M. Please refer to your June 11 packet for items that were deferred to July. • • CITY OF EAGAN SUBJECT: REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT - NDRVIN OAKS APPLICANT: VINCENT STORL,AND LOCATION: PART OF THE NEX4 OF THE SWn OF SECTION 31 EXISTING ZONING: A (AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT) DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: JUNE 23, 1981 DATE OF REPORT: JUNE 17, 1981 REPORTED BY: DALE C RUNKLE, CITY PLANNER APPLICATION SUBMITTED The first application submitted is a request to rezone approximately 3.72 acres fran A (Agricultural) to R -1 (Residential Single District) . The second application submitted is a request for a preliminary plat, Norvin Oaks, which will consist of approximately 3.72 acres and will contain 3 single family lots. ZONING AND LAND USE Presently, the zoning of the property is A (Agricultural) and allows a minimum of 1 dwelling unit per 5 acres. The proposed land use indicates an R -2 (Mixed Residential) with a density of 3 -6 dwelling units per acre. The zoning request is to R -1 (Residential Single District) which would allow 1 acre lot sizes in an R -1 zone without sewer and water. COMMENTS The proposed parcel is located south of Slater's Acres. There is an undeveloped portion between Slater's Acres and Mr. Storland's property. To the east is the new alignment of Cedar Avenue. To the south is undeveloped property which also has a land use designation of R -2, and to the west is undeveloped property which has a land use indicated as R -2 (Mixed Residential) 3 -6 dwelling units per acre. • The proposed parcel did have access fran old Cedar Avenue. However, with this new right - of-way for Cedar Avenue, the access has been provided to the south- west corner of the parcel which connects to Slater's Road. In looking at the parcel itself, there is a pond located in the northeast corner of the parcel, and the rest of this site is covered with trees and has sane topography which exceeds 12% slopes. In reviewing this subject parcel, it is difficult to pro- vide public access to the 3 lots which are in question. Due to the topography, private easements would have to be provided because public streets are impossi- ble to install to provide access to these proposed lots. If an easement is proposed to provide access to Lot 1, this easement should run all the way along the west property line of Lot 1 in order to provide access to the land- locked parcel between Slater's Acres and Mr. Storland's property. In Lot 3, there CITY OF EAGAN NORVIN OAKS JUNE 23, 1981 PAGE TWO could be additional dedication of right -of -away to the property line of Lot 3. This would provide public access to the lot. However, the topography is quite severe in order to provide a full public street to this property. At the present time, Mr. Storland is proposing to subdivide the 3.72 acres into 3 single family lots. The lot sizes for each of the parcels would exceed 1 acre, and if the zoning were granted to allow an R -1 District, the zoning ordinance would allow private septic systems on lot sizes of 1 acre. In re- viewing the Comprehensive Plan, Section 10 under Ordinances, Page X -4 regarding public septic systems and wells, the Comprehensive Plan states that Eagan will require a minimum of 5 -acre lots for development of a private septic system in an un- sewered area of Eagan. In this section, it also indicates that Eagan will adopt the requirements of WPC 40 for the installation of new systems. Therefore, the zoning ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan deviate regarding lot size requirements for septic systems. The Comprehensive Guide Plan also indicates that septic systems would not be allowed in areas that have slopes which exceed 12 %, and it is difficult to see where septic systems could be provided for the newly- created parcels. Presently, utilities are located in James Street, which is on the north end of Slater's Acres. In order to provide utilities to Mr. Storland's property, they would have to continue south on Slater's Road and then in on the right - of-way which has been provided for Mr. Storland by the State of Minnesota. Therefore, utilities are in the area but are not available to this site at this time. In reviewing this application, the applicant has all of the right to petition for rezoning and plat approval, because the zoning ordinance does allow 1 -acre lot sizes without utilities in an R -1 District. With utilities being close to the property but not immediately available, staff feels that this may be premature development to allow private septic systems on 1 -acre parcels when utilities are possibly just a couple of years away. If approved, the plat should be subject to the following conditions: 1. Sewer and water shall be provided to the site or the applicant shall waive his right to appeal the assessments for sewer and water. 2. Detailed plans shall be submitted to City staff in regard to how the septic systems will be installed for each of the newly- created hares, and these septic systems shall meet all the building code requirements and PCA requirements. 3. The easement shall be extended to the north property line of Lot 1 in order to provide access to the land- locked parcel. 4. The right - of-way dedication shall extend to Lot 3 in order to pro- vide public access to this lot. 5. The applicant shall provide grading, drainage and erosion control plans to the staff of how access is going to be provided to each lot. 6. The plat shall be subject to the park dedication requirements. DCR/jac CITY OF EAGAN NORVIN OAKS JUNE 23, 1981 PAGE THREE ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS 1. A 10' utility easement must be dedicated adjacent to all public right -of- way and centered over all common lot lines. 2. A utility and ponding easement must be dedicated over Lots 1, 2 and 3 to incorporate the 940.0 elevation. 3. A 30' half right - of-way be dedicated over the westerly lot line of Lots 1 and 2 to provide dedicated right- of-way access to the existing parcel to the north of this proposed plat. 4. Lots 1 and 2 shall not object to any assessments associated with upgrad- ing a public street along the westerly boundary of this proposed plat, when and if required in the future. TAC /j ac 9 • CITY OF EAGAN SUBJECT: REZONING, PRELIMINARY PLAT & VARIANCE - COUNI'RYSIDE 1ST ADDITION APPLICANT: COUNTRYSIDE BUILDERS INC LOCATION: PART OF THE NW OF SECTION 20, 3850 GOLD TRAIL EXISTING ZONING: R -1 (RESIDENTIAL SINGIE DISTRICT) DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: JUNE 23, 1981 DATE OF REPORT: JUNE 17, 1981 REPORTED BY: DALE C. RUNKLE, CITY PLANNER APPLICATION SUBMI The first application submitted is a request to rezone approximately 2.31 acres fran R -1 (Residential Single District) to R -4 (Residential Multiple District). • The second application submitted is a request for a preliminary plat, Country- side 1st Addition, which will consist of approximately of 2.31 acres and will contain two 8 -plex buildings and rehabilitation of 2 existing single family dwellings. The third application submitted is a request for a variance to allow 2 single family structures to be rehabilitated in an R -4 (Residential Multiple Zone). According to Ordinance 52, once the property is zoned R -4, the single family units would became non - conforming uses, and therefore, could technically not be rehabilitated unless a variance is requested. ZONING AND LAND USE Presently, the site is zoned R -1 (Residential Single District) and would allow only single family dwelling units. The Eagan Comprehensive Guide Plan desig- nates this area as an R-3 (Mixed Residential) with a density range of 12 -16 dwelling units per acre. COMMENTS In reviewing the surrounding land uses, the subject parcel is the only undevel- oped parcel within this area. The subject parcel presently has 2 existing single family units on the 2.31 acres. To the north and west of the proposed site is Langhoven Addition, which is single family development. To the imme- diate north and east of the site the property is zoned R -4 (Residential Multi- ple District) which is presently the site of the Ballantrae Apartments. To the south are existing duplexes which abut the south property line of this sub- ject parcel. To the west of the proposed site is Woodhaven Park. SITE PLAN REVIEW The applicant is proposing to construct two 8 -plex buildings and rehabilitate the two existing single family units. The proposed site has a lot coverage of 16.8 %, and the applicant is proposing to have 21 parking spaces per unit. The parking spaces are of 10 x 20' dimensions,and each unit will have one garage space. • CITY OF EAGAN COUNTRYSIDE 1ST ADDITION JUNE 23, 1981 PAGE TWO The proposed site presently contains 2.31 acres and if zoned R -4, the property could contain approximately 32 -34 units. The applicant is requesting R-4 zoning, which would have a maximum density of 19 dwelling units for the entire site. The 19 dwelling units would be composed of two 8 -unit buildings for 16 dwelling units, the larger existing house to be converted into a duplex for 2 dwelling units, and converting the smaller single family house to an additional unit for a total of 19 dwelling units. The applicant has looked at the possibility of removing the existing has on the site and placing another 8 -plex unit in its place. The applicant could meet the density re- quitenents of the R -4. However, in putting this additional 8 -plex unit, it would destroy the useable open space for the proposed project. Therefore, the developer is requesting to rehabilitate the 2 existing single family homes and include them in the homeowner's association for the entire project. The density on the site is 8.2 dwelling units per acre, which is the low range of the Comprehensive Guide Plan which designates this area as Mixed Residen- tial with a density of 6 -12 dwelling units per acre. The proposed site plan shows all the buildings located on this site meet set- back requirements in accordance with Ordinance 52. The site as stated ear- lier is the only parcel left to be developed within this area, and the only access to this site is off of Gold Trail. The applicant is proposing to provide a 24' private drive to provide access to the 8 -plex on the east side of the site. If a public street would be required, it would destroy the buildability of the parcel. Staff has inquired about a possibility of pro- viding some type of loop drive which would connect to the street in Ballan- trae Addition. The applicant has talked with the owners of Ballantrae, and they have indicated that they will not provide an easement across their pro- perty to allow a looped drive. Therefore, the only access to this site is on Gold Trail. If approved, the preliminary plat shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. That a homeowner's association bylaws be reviewed by City staff in order to insure that there is access to the east 8 -plex and the homeowner's association will provide maintenance on the cannon grounds. 2. The 24' asphalt drive shall have concrete curbing around the peri- meter of the drive and parking areas. 3. All drainage and utility easements shall be provided as requested by City staff. 4. A tot lot shall be provided for the proposed development. • T. J CITY OF EAGAN COUNTRYSIDE 1ST ADDITION JUNE 23, 1981 PAGE THREE 5. A $2,000 landscape bond shall be required and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. 6. The newly - created units shall be subject to the park dedication policy in effect at the time of final plat. 7. No more than 19 dwelling units shall be provided on this subject parcel. DCR/jac ENGINEERING RECONIINIDATIONS 1. A ponding easement shall be dedicated to incorporate the 801.2 eleva- tion in the northwest corner of this proposed plat. 2. A revised grading and drainage plan will have to be provided prior to final plat approval providing for positive drainage from the northeast corner of this proposed plat to the pond located in the northwest cor- ner. TAC /jac SILL Li a Do INDUS ' I A L` .PARK ADO TION R -4 R - iii is ..$ Hii_ _ ANCALE JON CROF ACR f" /'1 W FP 18 P F R R - I • • MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: PROPOSED LAND GIFT /PURCHASE Mr. Jim Tilsen has discussed with the City staff the transfer of title to two parcels of land near Carlson Lake Park. (see attached map) Mr. Tilsen has indicated he would be willing to give title to the City if the City would pay the remaining taxes and necessary legal work involved in the title transfer. The property identified as Lot 11 is immediately adjacent to existing City park property on Dunrovin Lane. The lot has steep topography, sloping towards Carlson Lake, making the lot difficult for a single family home to be built on. For park purposes, the lot would provide for additional space and an opportunity to extend a possible future trail from the east edge of the lake to the south side. There are approximately $450.00 of special assessments remaining on the property. Taxes have apparently been paid through 1980. The second parcel is small and has no significant value in term of parks. The parcel is immediately adjacent to existing park space. The taxes on this second parcel have not been paid for in the past seven years, and consequently it may become tax forfeited property in the near future. Review: July 1981 The second parcel, because it may become forfeited, will then be made available to the City. Because of its limited use and value, it appears that this may happen, at which time the City could acquire the parcel at little cost. The first parcel - Lot 11 - has a higher value and potential for use within the park system. Its acquisition at this time would put the City one step closer to the completion of an eventual trail system. Acquisition through tax forfeiture, does not seem probable at this time and is a high risk if the property is found desirable and useful to the parks system. Action Required: To either approve or disapprove of the acquisition by gift and payment of remaining taxes on one or both of the land parcels. 3R_ '.J0 N 69 .; 0 re) Fy•.o-- 1 , ..so ti II rr) D M, b0 9£ 069 S 0£ Z££ 00 f ro' O£ 0£ co om a, , O 0!` . N a M 0 ' W I .. 1 N Q �j t0 b� F91 a ) (e• / :e / 'N c Er ,, i. r `, — ° p ryy ‘ a (10 OZI ' 1 N 1/ 96If - - -- k` On E)41 S'.e IL 9b£ s% 4 ' • �` N n£5,6S of N • n ,- rr — �`. IR 66 h; 4t • 00 0 02 – � ? ,.bS, i l . °L N a, - a w 1. 1/ 9t Oct, 1 • dD 09 t'h Cri•, a) Cl In n VR11 - -1 ti 4 &kt, to h 1 ' T . b'�•' 09 Ni b \• (, t, . , v , � , 1 -t• Qs. Obl – �� - N) m 1, ^ 1. 6 S9 ,/ I �Z N - - " I roc, W R1 aa 01 0 -ea IM _ u ° ~ pp ✓ � a ' ID Q r,.N N W ,nQ , 1 r . 7 , : ,1- r , ,,,.ri 40 1 I 891 v. bR 6 • W 9.' to ow =Yr— 1; 3NV-1 Ur, r v, tir) cf) 0 0 I 9 LI t..' t,t• M,.LZ,t4 LP fSS N ti bl ax) N )0 N rn \0I \q. a ;i, 0. • • • MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: GOLFING IN CITY PARKS July 1981 Within the last two weeks the department has had several incidences of individuals hitting golf balls in City parks which has resulted in near serious accidents. One incident involved the hitting of golf balls towards the playground leaders at Carnelian Park in a retaliatory manner. Several youths, who were hitting golf balls in the park were asked not to hit balls becuase it endangered some of the youngsters involved in the summer playgrounds program. These youths retaliated by hitting golf balls in the direction of the playground leaders and the playground children. Currently there is nothing within the Eagan ordinances which prohibit golfing in City parks. Generally speaking, most municipalities have prohibited golfing within neighborhood parks for fear of injury to by- standers or possible damage to nearby homes in those instances where residents border these parks. The Advisory Committee should review the situation to determine if a recommendation to the City Council would warrant the limiting of golf- ing in neighborhood parks or parks in general to be prohibited in the future. • July 1981 MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: NATIONAL RECREATION ? PARK ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE - 1981 The 1981 National Recreation and Park Association's annual conference will be held in Minneapolis October 25th thru October 29th. The annual conference attracts nearly 5,000 professional recreators, educators, and commission and board members. This year's theme is entitled "Focus on the Issues" with the intent of the conference to zero in on specific issues facing parks and recreation professionals throughout the country. Because of this unique opportunity of having the national conference at our own back door, that members of the Advisory Committee may wish to take advantage of this opportunity. Although there is insufficient funding to provide full registration for members of the Advisory Committee to attend the conference, it appears that the department could fund the attendance of up to four - single day registrations. In as much as the Sunday and Monday calendar of events are devoted to essentially on site institutes, staff is suggesting that the single day registrations would be the most advantageous for the committee on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. For planning purposes, staff would like an indication of how many members would be interested in attending one -day of the conference this fall. Thoughts are that members could go on separate days and then compare notes on the sessions that they attended with the entire Parks Advisory Committee. At a later meeting, a determination of what days individuals will attend can be made. Staff will have additional information concerning the conference at the advisory meeting on July 9th for your review. If there are additional questions concerning this, staff will be happy to discuss this with individual members or at the advisory meeting. • • • MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: RIDGE CLIFFE PARK MEETING Brauer and Associates have completed the Phase I portion of the Ridge Cliffe Park plan and have now prepared base maps and a preliminary master plan based on the Committee and City Council directives. A special meeting with the Council and Committee is scheduled for 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 24th at the City Hall to review the master parks plan and preliminary grading with the consultant. Any changes that are necessary will be noted, so a final plan can be prepared. The meeting is expected to be relatively brief. KV /bp June 18, 1981