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6.1 PRSR 06-14-2023 The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: January 2023 Request for Action To Parks and Recreation Commission Item Number 6.1 Agenda Section Action Item Meeting Date June 14, 2023 Prepared by Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Manager Item Description Bradford Park Development Park Dedication – Continued Reviewed by Joe Stremcha, Assistant City Administrator Reviewed by Zack Carlton, Community Development Director Action Requested Recommend by motion, lots #180 through #184 be moved to the farthest west in Outlot H at the end of Road A, as depicted on the attached Bradford Park exhibit. Recommend, by motion, acceptance of the proposed upland park area (26.68 acres) as shown on the attached Bradford Park exhibit. Recommend, by motion, a regional trail within the development (shown in blue) from Cleveland Avenue to the current Trott Brook housing development and pay for the trail segment using existing park dedication funds. Recommend, by motion, a 10-foot trail connecting the sidewalk along the south side of Road G with the trail around the pond – running between basins J and K. Recommend, by motion, inclusion of a developer funded trail along the west side of Cleveland Ave/CR40, as shown in the submitted preliminary plans. Recommend, by motion, the general trail layout of the trails depicted on the attached Bradford Park exhibit, and subject to the recommended changes noted. Background/Discussion The subject property, recently named Bradford Park is approximately 255 acres in size, zoned Single Family residential (R1d), and is located near the northwest intersection of Cleveland St and 181st Ave. The plat is proposed to have a total of 314 units. This new housing development was discussed at the May 10, 2023, Commission meeting with three of four motions approved. The motion receiving no action was moving four lots in Outlot H to the farthest west and Lennar has agreed to this action. The proposed land dedication, as shown on the attached layout, is approximately 26.68 acres and would satisfy the entirety of the land dedication required per ordinance – 26.56 acres. Accepting this land dedication means that the project would not generate additional park dedication funds with the filing of each subsequent final plat. \\dc3-elkr\shared\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Commission\Packets\2023\06-14-2023 PRC Packet\6.1 PRSR 06-14-2023.docx Consistent with past Commission discussions regarding a regional trail development connection within this development, staff recommends cost participation for the “regional” segment of a ten feet trail as highlighted in blue on the layout plan. This means that park dedication monies will assist in paying for this regional trail segment. Staff recommends the trail segment parallel to Cleveland Avenue/CR40 by completed by the developer. Further, staff recommends all other trail segments in the layout plan be completed by the developer. Lennar continues to seek credit for water acreage. Staff oppose providing credit based on our existing criteria for park dedication. Lennar may submit a written proposal outlining their position for the Commission to consider. Parks and Trails Master Plan The regional trail proposed as part of the Trails Master Plan will be on the north side of the body of water From Cleveland Avenue with connections to the Trott Brook development. Financial Impact None Mission/Policy/Goal Responsibility grow Opportunity to live, work and play Attachments  May 10 Bradford Park Commission Staff Report and Minutes  Bradford Park Exhibit Layout Plan with Legend The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: January 2023 Request for Action To Parks and Recreation Commission Item Number 7.2 Agenda Section Action Item Meeting Date May 10, 2023 Prepared by Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Manager Item Description Bradford Park Development Park Dedication Reviewed by Zack Carlton, Community Development Director Reviewed by Joe Stremcha, Assistant City Administrator Action Requested Approve, by motion, to accept park land in Outlot H for park dedication. Approve, by motion, park dedication for Bradford Park Plat to be paid, at a pro-rated amount after accounting for the land dedication, when the lots are released for recording. Approve, by motion, the trails in the new development be a minimum of 10-feet wide and the trail around the lake be developed for a full loop. Approve by motion, lots #180 through #184 be moved to the farthest west in Outlot H at the end of Road A. \\dc3-elkr\shared\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Commission\Packets\2023\06-14-2023 PRC Packet\6.1 at 1 Bradford Park Dedication May sr.docx Background/Discussion The subject property, recently named Bradford Park is approximately 255 acres in size, zoned Single Family residential (R1d), and is located near the northwest intersection of Cleveland St and 181st Ave. The plat is proposed to have a total of 314 units. This new housing development was discussed at an April 27, 2022 Commission Special Meeting and an August 10, 2022 Commission Work Session. Consensus at both meetings was to develop a trail around the lake, provide adequate parking to access the lake and to make the lake a public amenity. Lennar is not requesting the lake be part of park dedication that was discussed at the work session. The lake Outlot G with the lake and basins will be deeded to the city to become a public asset maintained by the city. Staff recommends moving lots #180 through #184 to the west. This will allow for a parking lot and potential canoe/kayaks to access the lake. The size of the parking lot should be determined by the future park master plan that will also determine the park features and amenities such as a playground and shelter(s). Parks and Trails Master Plan The Parks and Recreation Trails Master Plan indicates a proposed trail around the lake and connections to the Trott Brook development. Staff recommends that the developer construct a trail loop around the lake. Financial Impact None Mission/Policy/Goal Responsibility grow Opportunity to live, work and play Attachments  Overall Site Plans  Commission Minutes- April 27 and August 10, 2022  Trails Master Plan 7.2 Park Dedication – Bradford Park Preliminary Plat Mr. Hecker presented the staff report. Staff is recommending moving lots #180 through #184 to the far west section in Outlot H at the end of Road A to provide better, fuller access to the body of water. Mr. Tabone, Land Entitlement Manager representing Lennar Homes 16305 36th Ave N Plymouth, shared after the discussions at the meeting last year there was a lot of talk about trail systems. Lennar Homes looked at shifting homes to the west section of Outlot H but you would lose some of the usable area. Lennar Homes is asking to use the upland area for park dedication which is 34 acres of upland with water features in the middle. Chair Williams asked Mr. Tabone if Lennar was okay with moving lots #180 through #184. Mr. Tabone said they will review that option after receiving comments from the planning department but cannot guarantee that it will work. Commissioner Anderson asked how many acres are buildable or programmable in Outlot H. Mr. Tabone shared that is about 5-6 acres. Commissioner Anderson asked about the trail around the upper pond in Outlot E. Mr. Tabone shared they need to look at that and it will be part of the future preliminary plat for that area. Commissioner Loidolt asked why staff is recommending moving the homes to the west section of Outlot H. Mr. Hecker stated that staff felt it would provide greater access to the body of water in Outlot G. Mr. Stremcha stated depending on the topography it would consolidate Outlot H so if there is programming or events it wouldn’t be taking place in someone’s backyard. Chair Williams stated he would like to hold off on the discussion of moving the lots until next month so Lennar can work on it. Commissioner Brown would rather have the lots where they are today because he wouldn’t want a park on each side of the houses. Commissioner Niziolek would be more comfortable if the entire park and trails were laid out before we begin. He understands it will be constructed in phases but wants to know what the park will be like in its entirety. He also thinks the city should look at a shoreline management plan that will maintain and enhance the body of water. Mr. Tabone said that sounds like something the city will do in the future once the Outlots were conveyed to the city. Commissioner Anderson asked if we can put the action items on hold until next month since we are withholding one of the items. He feels like the programmable space looks small and wants to make sure the property is giving us the space to do the programming we want. Chair Williams shared that 5-6 acres is the same usable space as Trott Brook Park. Mr. Tabone shared 5-6 acres is a good programmable space and added that even though it’s not highlighted around the water features there are spaces for lookouts, vistas, and park areas that range from a quarter acre to a half-acre. Mr. Tabone would like the recommendation to come from the commission to move forward as of tonight and would prefer not to wait a month. Mr. Tabone shared there was discussion about programming the park or leaving it natural and the intention was to provide this area for the city to decide how to use it. Chair Williams asked if it could potentially be 4 to 5 years before it’s ready to be programmed. Mr. Tabone said that is correct and the plan is to start construction in the northwest corner, Outlot D. Mr. Stremcha asked if Lennar reviewed Outlot C as potential for park dedication with a trail connection through the middle. Mr. Tabone did make note of that since the request was to remove the trail on the west side but isn’t sure his engineer had time to vet the upland area with a trail corridor through there. He thinks that would be a great idea to wrap linear trails through ponds and wetlands as it is a great aesthetic feature. He has no doubt the 34 acres will change as the plans are fine tuned. Commissioner Anderson asked how many acres Outlot H is. Mr. Hecker shared it is 5.65 acres. Mr. Tabone shared the area will be graded and leveled to be usable. Commissioner Niziolek is concerned about breaking the park dedication into pieces and would like to see a package with contours and vistas. 1. Moved by Commissioner Loidolt and seconded by Commissioner Rathbun to accept park land in Outlot H for park dedication. Motion carried 6-1 Commissioner Niziolek opposed. 2. No action was taken to approve lots #180 through #184 be moved to the farthest west in Outlot H at the end of Road A. 3. Moved by Chair Williams and seconded by Commissioner Brown to approve park dedication for Bradford Park plat to be paid for at a pro-rated amount after accounting for the land dedication, which will be determined by staff and the developer, when the lots are released for recording. Chair Williams amended the motion to include Outlot G as needed based on staff discussions with Lennar. Motion carried 5-2. Commissioners Niziolek and Anderson opposed. 4. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Niziolek to approve trails in the new development be a minimum of 10-feet wide and the trail around the pond be developed for a full loop. Motion carried 7-0 ROAD C ROAD C ROAD G ROA D G ROA D GROAD AROAD AROAD BROAD B188TH AVE NW ROAD E IV A N H O E P K W Y IVA N H O E P K W Y ROAD HROAD H ROAD H ROAD L ROAD M ROAD NROAD OROAD PROAD Q ROAD R ROAD S ROAD T ROAD U ROAD I ROAD I ROA D JROAD KROAD D ROAD F ISGInc.com CAD FILE NAME Architecture + Engineering + Environmental + Planning 26553 PARK EXHIBIT DWG LOCATION: S:\PROJECTS\26000 PROJ\26500-26599\26553 FOSTER PROPERTY-ELK RIVER MN\26553 CIVIL-SURVEY\CIVIL_NON PRODUCTION DRAWINGS\26553 PARK EXHIBIT.DWG SAVED BY: TODD.KIRK N0 SCALE IN FEET 250 500 UPLAND PARK AREA (1,162,044 SF / 26.68 AC) TRAILS AND WALKWAYS (26,244 LF) WATER FEATURE (627,300 SF / 14.40 AC) REGIONAL TRAIL ELIGABLE FOR TRAIL CREDIT AT CONSTRUCTION COST (4,860 LF) TO BE EVALUATED WITH FUTURE PRELIMINARY PLAT BRADFORD PARK LEGEND MODIFICATION IS SHOWN AS CONCEPTUAL ONLY. REQUIRES ADDITIONAL GRADING AND RETAINING WALL. BASIN J BASIN K Hecker, Michael From: Paul Tabone <Paul.Tabone@Lennar.com> Sent: Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:40 PM To: Carlton, Zachary Cc: Stremcha, Joe; Whitney Behny; Hecker, Michael Subject: RE: Parks & OS update - 6.9.2023 Attachments: 26553 Park Exhibit.pdf Hi Zack, Thanks for getting back to us — we appreciate the staff working with us through these things as well. We all agree this is a unique site for sure. Per your responses below, we updated the graphic and it is attached. We are down to 3 things to address or discuss at the Parks meeting on Wednesday 6/14. 1. Ponding area credit - Per your responses on 6/6, please consider this Lennar's official ask to receive partial open space credit on the water area. This is due to the fact that the City wants it as a central community feature, and it has been discussed that it will most likely be a public amenity in the future. As I had previously requested, we are seeking a credit of 0.5 ac of credit per acre rather than full credit. With the water area being approximately 14 acres, this would result in approximately 7 acres of credit for this or a future phase. Within the state of Minnesota, public spaces centered on water features are just a way of life. Water provides seasonal recreational value throughout the year and has many positive physiological effects on the general population. A great local example of this is Orono park. Put simply, the water feature and possible future amenities to be programmed by the City has value, and we are asking to receive some partial open space credit for this area through the PUD. 2. Trail corridor between basin J and basin K — As previously discussed, this is an extremely difficult place to locate a trail corridor. In an effort to compromise and add the connection desired by the City, we relocated lot 194 to the westerly block of homesites at the intersection of Road A and Road G. We can shift the trail east out of the spillway through the flat area that was lot 194. We are asking for construction cost credit for this trail segment because it will require a retaining wall and is an improvement being requested by the City that will require additional engineering and have additional cost implications over and above our current preliminary plat. 3. Park trail & south loop trail -Given that the trail segment in the park (Outlot H) connects to the regional trail, we are seeking construction credit for that. We are also seeking construction credit for the southern loop of the waterfront trail because it will connect to the regional trail and also connects up to Ivanhoe Avenue, which will facilitate regional vehicular and pedestrian mobility through the community and beyond. Thank you for working through this process with us, and we look forward to hearing from you and re -visiting these items with the Parks Board on 6/14 as well as keeping the project moving. I will be out tomorrow, returning Monday. Have a great weekend, Paul Paul Tabone Land Entitlement Mgr L..ENNAR 011 PlA1R1K) TRIAL IS SHOWN AS CONCEPTUAL C - COST SHARING IS BEING D ED BETWEEN AGENCIES. TO BE EVALUATED ' WITH FUTURE PRELIMINARY PLAT I ! � � '- MODIFICATION IS SHOWN �? r AS CONCEPTUAL ONLY. REGUIRES ADDITIONAL • '� GRADING AND REMOVALS. t y ti k er Ir I I� R o.� Y ! 5 0 250 C0 SCALE IN FEET j - LEGEND UPLAND PARK AREA (1,192,319 SF / 27.37 AC) TRAILS AND WALKWAYS (4,977 LF) WATER FEATURE (627,300 SF / 14.40 AC) REGIONAL TRAIL ELIGIBLE FOR TRAIL CREDIT AT CONSTRUCTION COST (4,860 LF) �J TRAILS TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY OTHERS Architecture + Engineering + Environmental + Planning CAD FILE NAME 26553 PARK EXHIBIT ISGlnc.com