9.B.1. PRSR 03 12 2003 Item # 9.d
City of
Elk
River
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Michele McPherson,Director of Planning
DATE: March 12, 2003
SUBJECT: Consider Park Dedication Requirements for Preliminary Plat—
Kingdom Estates, P 03-02
Attachments
• Location Map
• Park Master Plan Map
• Excerpt from Park Master Plan
• Preliminary Plat
Analysis
Dynamics Design&Land Co.,representing Stephanie and Jim Zaczkowski,have submitted
a preliminary plat for Kingdom Estates. The subject property is located north of County
Road 33 and totals 66 acres. Located on the property is a single-family dwelling unit and
several out buildings. The subject property is comprised of several wetland complexes,the
floodplain of the Trott Brook, and a ridgeline,which will be utilized for the development of
single-family homes.
The current proposal is to subdivide the property into 6 lots; one for the existing home, and
five additional lots for development purposes. Lot 2, Block 2,is a significantly large parcel.
The applicant has submitted a "ghost plat" for this lot showing how additional lots could be
created through a future subdivision if the zoning requirements north of County Road 33 are
changed to allow 2 t acre lots.
While the subject parcel is located within an area-wide community park circle, due to the
site's location and topographic and environmental conditions, staff is recommending that the
Commission consider park dedication in the form of cash. Five lots would be eligible for
cash dedication.
Memo to the Park and Recreation Commission/P 03-02
March 12,2003
Page 2
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Commission recommend cash dedication for five lots for the
preliminary plat of Kingdom Estates.
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River Case Number P03-02 KINGDOM ESTATES
PLAY LOTS
The existing park system currently has six (6) parks that are playlots or somewhere
between a playlot and a neighborhood park. North Terrace Park is a true play lot and Elk
Hills Park, Meadow Park, Moldenhauer Park. Baldwin Park and Barrington park are
playlots/neighborhood parks. These parks can be beneficial to their immediate
neighborhood and it is recommended that master plans for the undeveloped ones, Elk
Hills Park, Meadow Park and Moldenhauer Park, be prepared and implemented.
The Plan does not recommend any additional Play Lots. These parks are very difficult to
maintain and serve a limited purpose. In most cases, the need for Play lots can best be
met privately rather than as part of the City System.
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
The existing park system currently has two (2) developed neighborhood parks: including
Ridgewood East Park and Deerfield 4th Park, and one undeveloped neighborhood park,
Orono Parkway Park. There are also five (5) existing playlot/neighborhood parks
including Moldenhauer Park, Meadow Park. Elk Hills Park, Baldwin Park and Barrington
Park that can partially serve neighborhood park needs. Moldenhauer, Elk Hills and
Meadow Parks are currently undeveloped - Meadowvale Heights Park is also anticipated
to be developed to meet the neighborhood park needs of the area. It is recommended that
master plans for each undeveloped park be prepared and implemented.
The Plan emphasizes a neighborhood park system, which reflects the sentiments of the
residents as expressed through the Community Survey. Neighborhood parks, or other
parks with neighborhood park facilities, are proposed for each of the Park Service
Areas. In many cases, the neighborhood park facilities are provided in community parks,
athletic complexes, area-wide parks or other parks that service more than one purpose.
COMMUNITY PARKS
The existing park system currently has two (2) Community Parks: Orono Park and Lions
Park, both of which have been substantially developed. These parks are very important
components of the park system and Orono Park is currently heavily used by the residents.
Both parks however, have various functional and/or aesthetic problems that need to be
addressed. It is recommended that master plans for each park be prepared and
implemented.
The Plan does not recommend any additional Community Parks, however, some
proposed neighborhood parks such as Meadowvale Heights Park could evolve into
community parks in the future due to changing community growth and needs.
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A THLETIC COMPLEXES
The existing park system currently has three (3) athletic complexes: including the
softball complex portion of Orono Park. which is city owned, Oak Knoll Athletic
Complex, which is co-owned by the city and school district and the school campus.
which is owned by the school district. All of these facilities are and fully developed and
are heavily used at the present time.
The plan recommends that additional athletic complexes be developed immediately. It
may also be possible to meet some future needs through playfields on future school sites
or neighborhood parks.
AREA WIDE PARKS
The existing park system currently has three (3) area wide parks: including Woodland
Trails Park, Hillside Park and Shiely Park. Shiely and Hillside are currently
undeveloped. Master Plans for these parks should be prepared and implemented.
The plan recommends that possibly four (4) additional area wide parks be developed: one
on the Houlton Farm along the Mississippi River, (possibly Houlton's Island) one in the
northeast portion of the City (possibly by Eagle Lake) , one in the northwest portion of
the city (possibly a unique Tamarack Swamp located there) and one in the southeast
portion of the city along the Mississippi River (possibly adjacent to the Kelly Farm).
LLVEAR PARKS
The existing park system currently has one (1) Linear Park, the Railroad Trail. The plan
proposed an extensive trail system. including several trail corridors that should be
considered linear parks,particularly the proposed trail corridor along the Mississippi
River.
HISTORIC PARKS
The existing park system currently has one (1) Historic Park, the Kelly Farm, which is
privately owned and operated by the Minnesota Historical Society as an historic
preservation site.
The Plan does not specifically propose additional historic parks, however, it does
recommend that the Town Square or Jackson/Main Park possibly be restored, and a park
established on the Houlton Farm could fall into the category of Historic Parks.
CONSER[FANCY PARKS
The existing park system currently has two (2) Conservancy Park, including Deerfield
2nd park, which is a wetland area, and Country Crossings which is an old growth forest.
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Both were conserved as part of the park system. Oak Knoll Park could also be
considered a conservancy park.
The plan does not specifically designate additional Conservancy Parks, however, they
should be added to the park system as the City has an opportunity to acquire and preserve
special landscapes and environmentally sensitive areas that are threatened by
development.
SPECIAL USE
The existing park system currently has seven (7) Special Use Parks, including the
Jackson/Main Park (Town Square) which is City owned, and Babcock Wayside Rest, Elk
River Country Club, Pinewood Golf Course, County Fairgrounds, Meadowvale School
and Handke School, which are non-City owned.
The plan proposes the addition of one (1) Special Use Park, which is the Downtown
River Walk.
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