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Item 5.1 & 5.2 Item # 5.1. & 5.2. • iE1k -�-1 River MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Scott Harlicker, Senior Planne DATE: June 24, 2003 SUBJECT: Case No.'s ZC 03-03 and P 03-04 Request by S & Z Investments, Inc. for Rezoning and Preliminary Plat Approval — West Oaks Request • Consider a request by S&Z Investments for the following: • Rezoning from Ric (Single Family Residential)to R3 (Townhouse District) • Preliminary Plat of West Oaks 60-Day and 120-Day Rule The Commission extended the 60-day rule for the rezoning;the new date is August 22, 2003. To comply with the 120-day rule for the preliminary plat without an extension,this plat needs action by August 26, 2003. Location The property is located south of Highway 10,west of Waco Street and north of Pinewood Golf Course. Zoning/Land Use R1c (Single Family Residential) /MR(Medium Density Residential 1111 Memo to Planning Commission/P 03-04 West Oaks June 24,2003 Page 2 IIIAttachments • Location Map • Preliminary Plat • Development Plans • Memo from the City Engineer • Memo from Rebecca Haug, Environmental Technician • Memo from Chief of Police Jeff Beahen • Memo from Bruce West,Fire Chief Natural Features Wetlands There are about 5 acres of wetland on the site. They are linear and run diagonally across the northwest corner and across the central portion of the site. Some filling of the wetlands will be required for road construction. The applicant has met with the Technical Panel on wetland mitigation. A memo regarding their recommendation is attached. The wetlands will provide a nice amenity for the projects and will provide open space behind and between many of the townhouse units. Tree Preservation • Most of the site is wooded. Since most of the site will be graded,most of the trees will be removed. Trees will be preserved around the wetlands and in the wetland buffer areas as well as around the perimeter of the property. Some trees will also be preserved in the center of the loop. Park and Recreation The applicant is meeting the park dedication requirements with a mix of cash and land dedication. A 2.27-acre park is proposed in the southwesterly corner of the plat,providing a buffer between the large lot single-family development in Big Lake Township and the proposed West Oaks Development. Of the 2.27 acres, .36 acres is identified as wetland. As it is the City's policy to provide no credit for areas within wetlands or easements,the total area eligible for dedication is 1.91 acres. Typically,the City requires 10 percent land dedication, 100% cash dedication, or a combination thereof. Ten percent of the area proposed to be developed is 3.454 acres (34.47 acres x 10%). The remainder of the park dedication requirements will cash. Grading, Drainage and Utilities Grading, drainage and utility issues are addressed in the City Engineer's memo. • S:\PLANNING\Case Files\2003\P 03-04 West Oaks\6-24 pc MEMO.doc Memo to Planning Commission/13 03-04 West Oaks June 24,2003 Page 3 Landscaping • The number of trees on the proposed landscape plan complies with the landscape ordinance. However,there are trees proposed on the single-family lots that are close to the house pads or in the rear of the lots. These trees should be located in the front yards away from the proposed house pads. Previous Planning Commission Meeting At the May 27th Planning Commission meeting the Commission tabled the request for the zone change and preliminary plat to this meeting in order to get comments from Big Lake Township regarding connecting 183'Avenue. On June 11th,the Township Board met and discussed this issue. The Board requested that 183`d Avenue be connected through to Big Lake Township. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the proposed zone change to R3 based on the following findings: 1. The request is consistent with the land use plan. 2. The request will not adversely affect adjacent properties or land uses. 3. The request provides an opportunity for several different housing types. • Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the preliminary plat with the following conditions: 1. A DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT IS PREPARED AND EXECUTED OUTLING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PLAT APPROVAL PRIOR TO RELEASEING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 2. THE DEVELOPER PROVIDES HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTS FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY'S REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT. 3. SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEE IS PAID IN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE CITY AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT,PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 4. PARK AND RECREATION FEE IN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE CITY AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT IS PAID PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 5. THE LETTER OF CREDIT SHALL COVER WETLAND MITIGATION. DRAINAGE EASEMENTS SHALL BE IN PLACE OVER THE WETLAND AND THE WETLAND MITIGATION AREAS. 6. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE WETLAND AND • WETLAND MITIGATION AREAS. S:\PLANNING\Cue Files\2003\P 03-04 West Oaks\6-24 pc MEMO.doc Memo to Planning Commission/P 03-04 West Oaks June 24,2003 Page 4 7. A ONE-YEAR MONITORING REPORT ON THE WETLAND MITIGATION IS REQUIRED. 8. THE CITY ENGINEER'S COMMENTS SHALL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE PLANS. 9. STREET LIGHTS SHALL BE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED BY ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES. 10. A LETTER OF CREDIT IS PROVIDED TO THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF 100% OF THE COSTS OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. 11. UPON COMPLETING ALL OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND HAVING THEM ACCEPTED BY THE CITY,A WARRANTY BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF 25%OF THE IMPROVEMENTS COSTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. 12. A SEALCOAT FEE IN THE AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED BY THE CITY ENGINEER SHALL BE PAID PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 13. A GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS. 14. A DEVELOPMENT PLAN SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER • PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS. 15. ALL GRADING BE CERTIFIED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS. 16. ALL MAILBOXES SHALL BE CLUSTERED. 17. A TREE PRESERVATOIN PLAN SHALL BE APPROVED PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 18. ANY TREES OFF-SITE OR ON-SITE,NEAR THE LIMIT OF GRADING THAT ARE TO BE PRESERVED,SHALL BE FENCED WITH A SNOW FENCE AT THE DRIP LINE TO PREVENT GRADING,COMPACTION,OR STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT,DEBRIS OR MATEARIALS. STAFF SHALL INSPECT FENCING PRIOR TO GRADING COMMENCING. 19. WATER ACCESSIBILITY FEES IN THE AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE CITY SHALL BE PAID PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 20. ANY ITEM OR CONDITION FOUND THAT INDICATES THE SITE IS LIKELY TO YIELD INFORMATION IMPORTANT TO PRE-HISTORY OR HISTORY SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE CITY IMMEDIATELY. FURTHER, THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO STOP WORK AUTHORIZED IN ITS APPROVAL UNTIL THE SITE IS APPROPRIATELY • INVESTIGATED AND WORK IS AUTHORIZED. $:\PLANNING\Case Files\2003\P 03-04 West Oaks\6-24 pc MEMO.doc 10-125-1402 'gyp . • �/1 /1 11‘0,,„ & aim BURLINGTON .. .. 111/Wr ■ � � RI TT 192ND !IFmJII! NO _�I� J�1®1 . *11.94 wo r���- LE-10.��li 131 'q, CITY LIMITS �F y m '1.1116.11111111$1 IMMO 11 _d mi o° ira UM ■..II .Jip ����� 0111 --,, /1►11�i�iiaSi.0,4f',Aria 1= E=1 Jai 1 , ,, ,, A 7. iiiimilii 38-1200 ��isi. r `4138-2201 ' ``‘-'---7,;: t..-1',11:1/414 ; .- ' . �{ i6 �; tom _ � . ;=, a&_ Am.I At►o_\ ris Fileron 1141 II ria. . 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Having reviewed the responses from Bogart, Pederson & Associates, Inc., we believe that they have adequately addressed all of the technical concerns relative to the engineering portion of this project. We are also in receipt of a letter from the Town of Big Lake dated June 16, 2003, which states that at their regular monthly meeting of June 11, 2003, the Town Board of Big Lake discussed the issue of whether or not to connect 183rd Avenue in West Oaks to the same street in the Royal Oaks Estates development to the west. The letter states that at the end of the discussion, a motion was made and approved by the Town Board to indicate that it is in the best interest of the residents and the Township to connect 183rd Avenue between Royal Oaks Estates and West Oaks. This motion is in total agreement with our previous recommendation as City staff for the City of Elk River. If you have any questions regarding any of these comments, please call. Sincerely, Howard R. Green Company Terry J. Maurer, P.E. TJM:sw • Ltr-0618503-Harlicker 1326 Energy Park Drive • St. Paul, MN 55108 • 651/644-4389 fax 651/644-9446 toll free 888/368-4389 MEMORANDUM • TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Rebecca Haug,Environmental Technician DATE: May 20, 2003 SUBJECT: Wetland Conservation Act Decisions— West Oaks WCA 03-03 Proposal—The developer of West Oaks is proposing to fill 9,049 square feet of a Type 6 wetland in a single location to accommodate the road for the plat. It is the only way to access the plat. The Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) for the City of Elk River reviewed the proposal and found both the filling and replacement plan acceptable. The replacement plan consists of 9,062 square feet of New Wetland Credit and 9,600 square feet of Public Value Credits (Upland buffer). The new wetland will be created adjacent to the existing wetlands on the site. A map showing the filling and replacement is attached to this memo. FINDINGS • Eagle Soil Services prepared a Wetland Delineation Report for the property dated, April 27, 2000. The Technical Evaluation Panel reviewed the delineation and the replacement plan on May 8, 2003. Combined notification of the proposed filling and replacement plan was mailed out to the appropriate governmental agencies on April 29, 2003. The comment period ended May 19, 2003 and no negative comments were received. The Technical Evaluation Panel found the proposed wetland filling and wetland mitigation plan application dated, April 28, 2003, acceptable under the rules of the Wetland Conservation Act with the stipulations listed below. RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends approval of the filling and mitigation plan for this project with the following stipulations: 1. A restrictive covenant and drainage and utility easement be recorded over the mitigation and buffer areas. 1111 2. The Developer's Agreement for the project includes language that places the • responsibility for the success of the wetland mitigation on the developer. 3. The letter of credit, which covers the public improvements associated with the project, also includes the cost of the mitigation work. 4. The developer submit a written monitoring report on the replacement wetlands one year after this mitigation work is completed and that this report be approved by city staff prior to the release of the letter of credit. • II • Elk River— Police iverPolice Department MEMORANDUM TO: Scott Harlicker, Senior Planner FROM: .Jeffrey A. Beahen, Chief of Polc= DATE: May 28, 2003 SUBJECT: West Oaks Development I have reviewed the proposed plat for the West Oaks Development and I do have one concern with the proposed plan. The police department would prefer to see 183`d as a through street versus a proposed cul-de-sac. This is for public safety reasons, as we believe that a through street offers far greater accessibility for emergency response vehicles. • Although cul-de-sacs may offer a traffic calming effect, the traffic patterns in this section of Elk River are very low and the positive potential calming effects do not outweigh our desire for unimpeded emergency access. • City of Elk -�-� River MEMORANDUM TO: Scott Harlicker, Senior Planner FROM: Bruce A. West, Fire Chief f. DATE: May 28, 2003 SUBJECT: 183rd Avenue & Waco Street Connection In the essence of public safety for the residents of western Elk River and eastern Big Lake Township, I would like to address the issue of 183`d Avenue connecting with Waco Street. The connection at 183`d Avenue and Waco Street shall enhance the response of Elk River public safety • (police, fire, ambulance) to the residents along the 145`h and 183rd neighborhood. The issue of cul-de-sacs in this proposed development may cause a delay in response of public safety personnel responding to an emergency incident. Having two entrances and/or exits into any residential neighborhood is desirable. The enhancement of public safety response shall be achieved with the connection of Waco Street and 183`d Avenue. Please feel free to call me at the Elk River Fire Department at 763-441-4919 if you have any further questions in reference to this issue. n-16-03 01 : 27P TOWN OF BIG LAKE 763 263 3660 P.01 111 III TOWN of BIG LAKE "Sherburne County's First 5-Member Township Board" P. O. Box 75, Big Lake, MN 55309 Phone (763) 263-8111 Fax (763) 263-3660 June 16, 2003 City of Elk River PO Box 490 Elk River, MN 55330 RE: Proposed West Oaks Development Adjacent to Town of Big Lake. At the June 11, 2003 Regular Monthly Meeting several Town residents from the Royal Oaks development appeared before the Town Board of Big Lake with concerns regarding the connection of the Royal Oaks development to the proposed West Oaks development by 183nd Avenue. • Residents of the Royal Oaks development advised that they are very concerned about the high density building that is proposed in the West Oaks plat; and, the effect of increased traffic that would coincide with the high density housing. The Town Board of Big Lake shares some concern about the opposing types of development, noting the low, rural density style in Royal Oaks compared to the high density in West Oaks, and their connection and effect on traffic patterns. Following the discussion, a motion was made and approved by the Board stating that it is in the Township's best interest to stand by its road connection policy, as it has in the past. And, that it is in the best interest of the residents and township to connect 183`d Avenue through Royal Oak Estates and West Oaks. Sincerely, (,2 ,2/14.4._ 1-Z01A Laura Hayes, Clerk Town of Big Lake Date)) ` • Post-Ir Fax Note 7671 _.. �._�j Ipapes► a To - Q From� o ., p& - Co/Dept. �c.e Co. tzu..„,1o. O Phone L i 4 l- r) I Phone J R au 'tin t I 1 1 Fai R Fax r 1 411 _ i .s7s �D:- Leu j Jun- 16-03 01 : 27P TOWN OF BIG LAKE 763 263 3660 P _ 02 IP TOWN of BIG LAKE 'She►bume County's First 5-Member Township Board" P.0.Box 75,Big Lake,MN 55309 Phone(763)263-8111 •Fax(763)263-3680 June 12, 2003 City of Elk River PO Box 490 Elk River, MN 55330 RE: Wetland Areas Near the Proposed Development of West Oaks. At the June 11, 2003 Regular Monthly Meeting, a Town resident appeared before the Town Board of Big Lake with concerns regarding the wetland areas near the proposed • development of West Oaks. Please advise the Town of Big Lake regarding the City of Elk Rivers plans to excavate this wetland area bordering the Town of Big Lake; and,the effect of this work on the neighboring homeowner's wells, many of which arc sand point wells. Sincerely, 1 :: Laura Hayes, Clerk Town of Big Lake • SHERBURNE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT 14855 Hwy. 10 • • Elk River, MN 55330 �J Tel. (763)241-1170 Fax(763)241-1161 Web Site:sherburneswcd.org MINNESOTA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS May 9, 2003 Terry Maurer City of Elk River P.O. Box 490 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 Terry: At the request of George Sanford, I made three soil borings on April 30, 2003 in the wetland within the proposed West Oaks sub-division at the locations shown on the attached map. • Boring#1: 0-6" muck(saturated to the surface) 6-18" loamy coarse sand 18-60" coarse sand Boring#2 0-6" muck(saturated to the surface) 6-32" loamy coarse sand 32-48" coarse sandy loam Boring#3 0-6" muck(saturated to the surface) 6-60" coarse sandy loam None of the borings showed a confining layer within the proposed excavation elevations in the wetland. If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, William Bronder Technical Manager • cc. George Sanford, S &Z Investments AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER City of Elk River ,VICES Sherbume County, MN WETLAND FILLED 4,918 SQ. 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In response to S&Z Investments,Inc.'s request to fhgngeIke zonirw from Ric—single family residential to R3 —Townhouse%Vultiple Family R ` (Case Nd. ZC 03-03), and the issuance ofprelrminary Plat approval (West Oalcs).P subdivide 3&16 as res into 15 single family lots, and 122 multi-family lots(Cage No.P O344);we,the unitecsigned petitioners, are in opposition to approval of the proposed?zoning psuant to several . • • factors. .AMY aiirlre.. Ill ' , &i/ '( 44 A / 9 /!, ? A/tj �7 Kccf7 11) !^ /12.i- I ' 1 0 , / A n, 4 t,4 /\/ E, .vt N� 3�� o. it ' 1`6G% 4$2., ,.‘„,z nl„NJ F,Q ,• ,�. • ,_i C } ;�, , 4 ,q1:. ((a �, (� .(v � ;)ul 7:" , 7 .ir �= _ `47yAJ /415" /b c6- /9)1e it.3 _4)/ -, /"M A , ' � / If/ 9-.5 / , � X11) e /-7,Ai IP \,) . i ei • u5D-,\ . ,n04iVa/r,tetft. 1-A) u),948.4.).,,AMIANL „ ti/ e_ a A iri\c) `e-,3-30 ----- -e.:,-0_ ,....ae-2.A:2-- _ 1 c,2 Q7--)?' .J:fiti5orN,,, `.i7_SSl` NQ V. 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ZC 03-03), and the issuance ofprelrminary Plat approval (West Oaks).. a subdivide 3€.16 acres into 15 singte family lots, and 122 multi-family lots(Cage No. P 03',04); we,the unsigned petitioners, are in opposition b approval of the proposedzoning.psusnt to sever{l factors. Y9' 7 /8��. . /24.1;. ;cam i&r.1.40 l u l 101 T /5'o I9r / , NUJ f7xe r m,v) �, � , i-i.,rLa 140(,( /822k D, , A.)e ) F4 /'^N / c�� i� / 2d_ / v e'�I�'-[/• l�/.�- (�/�1/ � I � /� Xyl Lt .. ! 't/ 9-5T,, /�r.� Qr.4 /14Z,4) fc._ � ee: /n Al . ,• j. . ► 0; ; . '/6a 1 �� e V-A). u),1 4 I��I ' L.tA I Ad I J N R-, N �'�. P -'v i,v-0 ,IA.,t Aelv&iax.3-n IQ5.5 .v,V 4, MM03,e_4 l VLSk.CAn . 3-30 1 t~c c r1� 1v_6S iv",3d-f--(\ N 11J UUQr.J1/ a-6-3o-) d: ) r et .0 `..335 , r , , 1 . % ( ‘ i 1 1 � ' 1' 'I Q2e0 '/A 4e/04/. 57 ��W_ j,K E va\ AM SS- r i t S -:./8,23 * ,t7)41-A.0-7,.. . Ci K,,Z �.1)E_�. , > a ik . Ie56 y ,� -1 ,03 nk�ti Vol K Mrt ' _ J f2/ __ lr�c,� 5/ /VW, °• bcP,`c 'N/Zi Pi' ''.- A.ii, ZJ E/ £i,-er 4 i--P Ait-C1) ?`.7 --7-‘:_e---7 ... / 7 -GL'"LG�C (-/ZL .; ( ?1_,, atoe.- s5--, , • (1) • June 16, 2003 To Elk River Planning Committee: This is a great country we live in. We have the freedom to vote for our elected officials, we have the freedom of speech. Freedom of speech can only come when all parties are notified of public hearings. We were not informed of the initial meeting regarding the proposed West Oaks development. This seems to be more than an oversight by public officials. This makes us wonder if the people in charge have other objectives. We believe Elk River Planning Committee should review the notification process to correct this oversight. We also believe an apology is in order. We strongly oppose the zoning change for the West Oaks Development for several reasons. The first and our greatest concern is the increase traffic in the area. When we purchased our land and had our home built in the year 1993 we were told that 183rd Avenue would be connected to Waco Street. At that time city sewer and water were not connected to the Government • Center. At that time there was no conceivable reason to believe that city sewer and water would come across Waco. We had only envisioned a row of homes just north of the golf course and a row of homes to the east of current homes in Royal Oaks Estates. That would be twenty homes at the most twenty five homes. This type of development was expected and would not be objected by us. The proposed medium density housing would be six to seven times this. Should this development go thru we request that 183rd Avenue from Waco not be connected to Royal Oak Estates. Second: The planning commission has stated that medium density is desired next to the proposed industrial park. Our question is then why at the current Industrial Park which is located off Proctor Avenue is all single family homes to the north? The land to the east of our property is currently zoned single family. We believe it should stay zoned as single *lily homes. Third: We have the entire property line to the west of the proposed West Oaks development. We believe this is unfair and very hard to comprehend that we will have this many homes next to our 1222.5 feet property line. We foresee many problems with the quantity of homes being built. • • Problems such as the litter, trash, lawn clippings, pet problems and noise problems. Most of the land to the west is wetland once a development is established the tranquility of the wetland will be damaged. Fourth: Also this size development will it affect our water well? Is the city willing to fix any well problems that might occur due to changes in the water table? We are also concerned about the problems of 4 wheelers, snowmobiles and the 200 to 300 people just wanting to take a walk. We are able to put up no trespassing signs however this is almost impossible to enforce. We had envisioned when we purchased our home ten years ago that it would be consistent with what is built in the area. Should this development go thru we request the developer install and maintain a fence along the proposed property line. In closing another great concern is the effect this will have on our property value and resale. We do not believe that a potential buyer will want the problems that will be caused by a medium density development and the • amount of traffic that the area will have. Please hold true to the sign when entering Elk River where, "Country and City flow together." Thank you for granting us the time to exercise our freedom of speech. We would have appeared and made these statements in person however, we are on our vacation. Sincerel , /i /544 Kelly & verly :44 •