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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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CITY OF EAGAN
COUNTRYSIDE 1ST ADDITION
JUNE 23, 1981
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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June 18, 1981