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MEMORANDUM
V~l TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Steven B. Ach, City Planner-'c~~`,fi
DATE: June 19, 1995
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Amendment,
Rezoning, and Preliminary Plat for
Windsor Development, Public Hearing
Case Nos. LUA 95-3, ZC 95-3, P 95-2
Issue
Windsor Development is requesting the following applications:
A. Comprehensive Plan Amendment to expand the urban service
boundary.
B. Rezoning approximately 80 acres from Rla(Single Family Residential)
to Rlc (Single Family Residential).
• C. Preliminary Plat to subdivide approximately 120 acres into single
family residential lots.
Location
The property can generally be described as that area lying west of Proctor
Avenue, south of Ridgewood 2nd and 3rd Additions, east of the city trail
corridor and immediately north of County Road 1.
Zonine/Land Use
Rla (Single Family Residential) and Rlc (Single Family Residential)/MR
(Medium Density Residential
Attachments
• Resolution No. 95-_
• Ordinance No. 95-_
• Revised drawings of the prehnunary plat
• Exhibit A
• Exhibit B
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• Exhibit C
• Report to the Planning Commission dated May 23, 1995
Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan amendment is necessary to expand the urban
service boundary further north to accommodate the proposed development
plan. Currently, approximately half of the proposed development is outside
of the urban service area while the southern half is within the current urban
service boundary.
At a previous meeting of the Steering Committee discussion took place
regarding expanding the Urban Service area throughout various parts of the
community. One of the recommendations included expanding the service
boundary as requested by the applicant. Staff believes this request to
expand the urban service boundary is a reasonable request and fits within
the guidelines of the current Comprehensive Plan. Please refer to the
attached Planning Commission report for additional information.
Rezoning
• Similar to the Comprehensive Plan amendment to expand the urban service
boundary, the rezoning to Rlc (Single Family Residential) would apply to the
northern half of the proposed development. The Rlc zoning would allow
minimum lot sizes of 10,000 square feet. The current zoning of Rla which
requires a minimum lot size of 21/z acres would no longer be the appropriate
zoning if the urban service area is expanded further to the north.
Preliminary Plat
Please refer to the attached report to the Planning Commission dated May
23, 1995, for additional information. This particular development has
several challenging issues associated with it and those issues are outlined in
the report to the Planning Commission. A summary of the issues are
presented on the following page.
Revised Preliminary Plat
Since the Planning Commission meeting, the developer has adjusted the
preliminary plat to address several of staffs concerns outlined in the report
as well as the Planning Commission comments. These revisions include the
following:
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• Illustrate the road connection from the proposed development south to
County Road 1.
• Redesign the southwest corner of the plat's street configuration to reduce
the number of curves and provide for easier accessibility to the
development.
As requested by the Planning Commission, another trail corridor will be
provided at the north end of the plat. The revision is not shown on the
plat; however, the developer indicated the trail corridor would be
provided.
• A trail corridor has been provided at the southwest corner of the plat for a
trail connection to the City trail.
Summary of Issues
Grading and drainage -Terry Maurer's memo addresses these concerns in
detail. The property offers dramatic grade changes which provide
character to the project. However, a detailed grading and development
plan will be necessary to assure proper slopes are maintained, trees
protected, and homes properly located.
• Tree protection -The north half of the site has a mixture of trees with
varying sizes and health conditions. Tim Edgeton from the Sherburne
County Tree Board has provided a letter as part of the Planning
Commission report, describing his assessment of the trees on the
property. There are areas infected with oak wilt that will either need to
be controlled or removed. The developer has expressed an interest in
participating with the County's program to treat those areas identified as
being infected with oak wilt.
Roads -The developer has provided a plat with streets designed to fit into
the natural topography and avoiding as many trees as possible. All of the
streets within the plat will be designed as a local residential street (32
feet wide), with the exception of short segments of 195th Drive off of
Proctor Avenue and Rush Drive off of County Road 1. These areas will be
increased to 36 feet wide to accommodate increased vehicles leaving the
development at these points.
Lot size/density -Although the zoning permits a minimum lot size of
10,000 square feet, 90 percent of the lots in the proposed plat exceed
11,000 square feet. The average lot is approximately 13,000 to 14,000
square feet. In terms of density, when including Outlot A, there is
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June 19, 1995
Page 4
approximately 1.7 units per acre. However, excluding Outlot A
(approximately 30 acres), the density increases to 2.2 units per acre.
• 193rd Avenue -The proposed plat borders 193rd Avenue to the south.
193rd Avenue is currently an unimproved road which connects Proctor
Avenue and County Road 1. It is anticipated that development on both
sides of 193rd Avenue will be able to occur without accessing 193rd
Avenue, therefore, the future need of 193rd Avenue is questionable. The
Park and Recreation Commission has suggested converting 193rd Avenue
into a main trail corridor that connects the city trail and other pedestrian
systems to the east.
Outlot A - Outlot A is located on the north end of the plat and is proposed
to be deeded to the city as open space. The outlot is heavily wooded and
has a tremendous amount of topography. It is envisioned that this outlot
could be utilized as primarily open space with a trail connection to the
city trail further to the west.
• Trails -The proposed plat has three trail corridors (30 and 35 feet wide)
connecting the development with either Outlot A or the city trail. The
Planning Commission has recommended a fourth corridor at the north
end of the plat to provide one additional access point to Outlot A. These
corridors will provide an opportunity for access to the main trails
• envisioned for both Outlot A and the city trail along the west. The width
of the trail corridors with proper landscaping along each side, should have
virtually no impact on adjacent residents.
Sidewalks -The Park and Recreation and Planning Commissions have
recommended sidewalks be included within the development. (See
attached Exhibit A and Exhibit B) The developer has indicated a concern
of providing sidewalks along all the streets in the development. A
sidewalk will have an impact on the grading of the lots and potential for
additional tree loss. It is anticipated that the developer will further
address this issue at the City Council meeting.
Staff has reviewed the sidewalk issue with the developer and offer the
following:
If the City Council would like to incorporate sidewalks as part of this
project, the developer would agree to sidewalks as outlined in Exhibit
C. This proposal is similar to the Planning Commission
recommendation with the exception of the northwest loop street and
easterly extension.
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Page 6
Exhibit C also illustrates a concept of streets through the adjacent 40
acres and accompanying sidewalks. This proposal accomplishes the
• following:
• Provides sidewalks on the most heavily traveled roads within
the plat.
• Connects surrounding trail corridors
• A duplication of the pedestrian system is m;n;m;~ed
• M;n;m;~es the concerns for grading and loss of additional
trees
One final comment on sidewalks; if sidewalks are required as part of the
plat, these sidewalks should be installed immediately. Installing sidewalks
and/or trails after homes are occupied by residents has a tendency of causing
disruption with improved yards and presents an element of surprise for the
neighborhood.
Planning Commission Recommendation
The Planning Commission recommended approving the Comprehensive Land
• Use Plan amendment, rezoning, and preliminary plat with the conditions set
forth in the staff report. In addition, the Planning Commission included two
conditions as part of the preliminary plat which read as follows:
• An additional trail corridor be provided at the north end of the
preliminary plat to provide additional access to Outlot A and a future
trail.
• Curb tight sidewalks be included along one side of major portions of Rush
Avenue, Upland Avenue, and 195th Avenue, and that a graded area be
provided for curb tight sidewalks along road portions leading into the 40
acre parcel southeast of the proposed development.
Recommendation
It is recommended the City Council approve the following:
A. Resolution No. 95-, approving a Comprehensive Plan amendment
expanding the urban service boundary.
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June 19, 1995
Page 6
B. Ordinance 95-_, approving the rezoning of approximately 80 acres
from Rla (Single Family Residential) to Rlc (Single Family
• Residential).
C. Approval of the preliminary plat to subdivide approximately 120 acres
into single family lots based on the following conditions:
1. A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BE PREPARED OUTLINING THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS FOR PLAT APPROVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS.
2. COMMENTS OUTLINED IN THE CITY ENGINEER'S MEMO DATED MAY 17, 1995
BE ADDRESSED AND INCORPORATED INTO FINAL PLANS FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT.
3. EXCLUDING THE REFERENCE MADE TO SIDEWALKS THROUGHOUT THE
DEVELOPMENT, THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION OF MAY 10, 1995 BE INCORPORATED INTO THE
DEVELOPMENT.
4. A WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $300 PER LOT BE PAID
TO ELK RIVER UTILITIES. DEVELOPER SHOULD CHECK WITH ELK RIVER UTILITIES
fOR ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES RELATIVE TO WATER CONNECTION FEES.
5. A SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEE IN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE
CITY AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLATTING BE PAID PRIOR TO RECORDING THE
PLAT.
• 6. All OF THE APPROPRIATE PERMITS TO FILL AND MITIGATE WETLANDS BE
APPROVED PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. IF THOSE PERMITS CANNOT BE
OBTAINED, THE PLAT BE REDESIGNED TO AVOID THE WETLANDS.
7. THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE PLAT BE GIVEN FURTHER
PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT APPROVAL:
REDESIGNING THE LOTS AND UPLAND AVENUE AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF THE PLAT.
THE AREA AROUND 195tH COURT BE FURTHER EXAMINED WITH A
TREE INVENTORY TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE LOT LAYOUT TO
MAXIMIZE THE NUMBER OF TREES SAVED.
ELIMINATING ONE LOT FROM 195TH CIRCLE
ELIMINATING ONE LOT FROM THE AREA OF TIPTON COURT AND
196TH CIRCLE.
8. A TREE PRESERVATION PLAN BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH A GRADING PLAN
WITH EACH PHASE OF THE DEVELOPMENT TO MAXIMIZE TREE
PRESERVATION DURING CONSTRUCTION; AND, THAT THE USE OF
RETAINING WALLS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE METHODS BE UTILIZED TO
PRESERVE AS MANY TREES AS POSSIBLE.
AN NPDES PERMIT BE OBTAINED FOR THE GRADING ASSOCIATED WITH
THE DEVELOPMENT.
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June 19, 1995
10. PROPER EROSION CONTROL BE PROVIDED DURING THE CONSTRUCTION.
• 11. AN ADDITIONAL 17 FEET OF RIGHT-OF-WAY BE DEDICATED ALONG COUNTY
ROAD 77.
12. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING PERMITS, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN BE
SUBMITTED OUTLINING THE STYLE OF HOME AND FINISHED GRADES ON
EACH LOT.
13. THE DEVELOPER REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
REVIEWING THIS PLAT PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT REVIEW BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
14. THE DEVELOPER PROVIDE THE CITY WITH A LETTER OF CREDIT IN THE
AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE CITY i0 COVER THE COSTS OF THE
IMPROVEMENTS.
15. UPON COMPLETING ALL OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND HAVING THEM
ACCEPTED BY THE CITY, A WARRANTY BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF 25% OF
THE IMPROVEMENT COSTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED WITH THE CITY FOR A ONE
YEAR PERIOD.
16. SIDEWALKS BE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PLAT AS APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL.
17. AN EASEMENT FOR TRAIL ACCESS BE PROVIDED ON A PORTION OF THE
NORTHEAST T-SHAPED CUL-DE-SACS TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE PROPOSED
PARK IN OUTLOT A.
• 18. A COMPLETE AMENITY PACKAGE BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY FOR REVIEW.
THIS INFORMATION SHALL ADDRESS THE ENTRANCES AT BOTH PROCTOR
AND COUNTY ROAD 1, AS WELL AS LANDSCAPING AND OTHER FEATURES
PROPOSED FOR THE PLAT.
19. THE RECOMMENDATIONS BY TIM EDGETON OF THE SHERBURNE COUNTY
TREE BOARD BE INCORPORATED IN THE REVISED PLANS, AS STATED IN HIS
LETTER TO THE CITY PLANNER, STEVE ACH.
20. THE STATUS OF OUTLOTS C AND D AT THE PROCTOR AVENUE ENTRANCE BE
RESEARCHED TO DETERMINE THE BEST SOLUTION TO ACCOMMODATE THE
CITY'S AND THE DEVELOPER'S BEST INTERESTS TO ESTABLISH A LANDSCAPED
ENTRANCE.
21. DEVELOPER BE RESPONSIBLE FOR GRADING AND PROVIDING THE
APPROPRIATE (CLASS 5) BASE WITHIN EACH OF THE TRAIL CORRIDORS
EXTENDING FROM THE DEVELOPMENT TO EITHER THE CITY TRAIL OR TO
OUTLOT A.
22. ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING BE PROVIDED ALONG THE SOUTH PROPERTY
LINES OF THOSE LOTS ADJACENT TO 193RD AVENUE.
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CITY OF ELK RIVER
• RESOLUTION N0.95 -
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TO CHANGE THE URBAN SERVICE BOUNDARY
CITY OF ELK RIVER
CASE NO. LUA 95 - 3
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462.355, Subdivision 2,
prescribes the procedure for amending the Comprehensive Plan, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 23,
1995, and recommended approval regarding the Comprehensive Plan
amendment request for the property described as:
The area lying south of Ridgewood 2nd and 3rd additions, north of the
195th Avenue alignment, west of Proctor Avenue and east of the
Burlington Northern Railroad.
• and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Comprehensive Plan
amendment request and finds the change to be in general conformance to the
adopted Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Elk River that the Comprehensive Plan be amended to to expand the
Urban Service Boundary for the property as described above.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 19th day of June,
1995.
Henry A Duitsman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sandra A. Thackeray, City Clerk
ORDINANCE 95 - _
CITY OF ELK RIVER
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
ZONING MAP TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM
R1a (Single Family Residential) TO R1c(Single Family Residential)
CASE NO. ZC 95 - 3
The City Council of the City of Elk River does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. The duly adopted Zoning Map of the City of Elk River is
hereby amended to rezone the property described as:
The area generally lying north of 195th Avenue alignment and south of
Ridgewood 2nd and 3rd additions, west of Proctor Avenue and east of
Burlington Northern Railroad.
Section 2. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from
• and after the date of its publication.
Passed and adopted this 19th day of June, 1995, by the City Council of the City
of Elk River.
Henry A. Duitsman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sandra A. Thackeray, City Clerk
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ITEMS 5.7., 5.8. @ 5.9.
Vey. MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Steven B. Ach, City Planner~"~~
DATE: May 23, 1995
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Amendment,
Rezoning and Preliminary Plat for
Windsor Development, Public Hearing
Case No.'s LUA 95-3, ZC 95-3, P 95-2
Request
Windsor Development is requesting the following applications:
A. Comprehensive plan amendment expanding the urban service
boundary.
B. Rezoning approximately 80 acres from Rla (Single Family Residential)
• to Rlc (Single Family Residential).
C. Preliminary plat to subdivide approximately 120 acres into single
family residential lots.
Location
The subject property is bounded on the west by the City trail corridor, Proctor
on the east, County Road 1 on the south, and Ridgewood 2nd and 3rd
Additions immediately to the north.
Zoning/Land Use
Rla (Single Family Residential) and Rlc (Single Family Residential) / MR
(Medium Density Residential)
Attachments
• Memo from City Engineer dated May 17, 1995
• Location Map
• Zoning Map
• Urban Service Boundary Map
13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (6 L2) 441-7425
Memo to Planning Commission Page 2
May 23, 1995
• Letter from Sherburne County Highway Department
• Proposed development plans
• • Minutes from the Park and Recreation Commission meetings
• Map illustrating possible trail corridors
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
The comprehensive plan amendment is necessary to expand the existing
urban service boundary. Presently, the urban service boundary is consistent
with the zoning line, which essentially bisects the subject property in and
east-west direction. Approximately one-half of the proposed development is
outside the urban service area, while the southerly half is within the current
urban service area. (See attached map)
At the time public utilities were extended north and west to serve both
Meadowvale Elementary School and eventually Meadowvale Heights, the
entire system was designed to serve all of the subject property. This was
done in anticipation of urban development occurring in a northerly direction
up to Ridgewood 2nd and 3rd Addition. With the existing homes and 2-1/2
acre lots in the Ridgewood Addition, the logical urban service boundary
appeared to be the south limits of Ridgewood or the northerly limits of the
proposed development.
• Staff believes the request to expand the urban service boundary is a
reasonable request and fits within the guidelines of the current
comprehensive plan to expand urban services. This request is coming at the
time of a development proposal and is not being requested to allow "leap frog"
development to occur. Furthermore, the expansion would be in keeping with
the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan and be a logical extension of
the urban service area.
It should also be pointed out that the Steering Committee at a previous
meeting to discuss the urban service area, recommended including the
subject property within the urban service area.
Rezoning
The second application for the Planning Commission to consider is the
rezoning from the Rla designation which requires a minimum 2-1/2 acre lot,
to the proposed Rlc which allows minimum lot sizes of 10,000 square feet.
The applicant's request to rezone the property to Rlc would be an extension
of the current Rlc designation immediately to the south and west. Once
again, this rezoning request to a more dense zoning classification would be
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Memo to Planning Commission
May 23, 1995
Page 3
consistent with the comprehensive plan amendment expanding the urban
• service boundary.
Prelim.inarv Pl¢t
General description -The property consists of approximately 120 acres
and is accessed by two county roads. On the east Proctor Road, or County
Road 77, and on the south, County Road 1. The preliminary plat also
illustrates possible connections to adjacent property providing a complete
transportation system. The proposed plat consists of 213 single family
residential lots. The developer is also proposing to dedicate a large outlot
on the north end of the plat as public open space.
Tonoeranhv/Phvsical Features -The subject property has a tremendous
amount of grade change naturally rising from south to the north. There is
approximately 140 feet of grade change from the southwest corner of the
plat towards the northeast. This grade change not only provides a lot of
character and scenic beauty to the property, but provides some real
challenges for development.
Along with the dramatic change in grades, the property also has a wide
mixture of existing vegetation. The existing tree line essentially covers
the north two-thirds of the development. Staff has had an opportunity to
• walk the entire property with the developer and Tim Edgeton, from the
County Tree Board. Attached is a letter from Tim describing his
observations as we walked through the development on that day.
Generally speaking, the property has a wide mixture of oaks, birch,
cherry, poplar and elm, with a wide variety of sizes and health conditions.
Upon our investigation of this site, it was found that significant areas
have been infected with oak wilt and would need to be controlled, cleared
and re-forested.
The preliminary plat design has tried to take into strong consideration
the change in grades while preserving as many trees as possible.
Granted this will be very difficult to accomplish, however, with a
majority of the lots having a significant lot depth, rear yards will be
basically untouched and preserved with the existing vegetation.
• Roads -The proposed preliminary plat has two primary access points--
one off of County Road 1 from the south, and the second, from Proctor
Road or County Road 77 from the east. It is anticipated that with the
development of the 40 acres immediately to the southeast of the proposed
plat, an additional access point would be provided to this area which
would line up with Highland Road. Staff believes the primary flow of
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Memo to Plamung Commission
May 23, 1995
Page 4
traffic throughout this development will occur from County Road 1 and
• County Road 77 utilizing Upland Avenue, Rush Drive and 195th Drive.
As Terry Maurer points out in his memo, 195th Drive and Upland
Avenue will need to be slightly larger than a typical residential street to
accommodate the expected vehicle trips on these segments of roadway.
The balance of the development consists of curvilinear streets, essentially
following the existing grades as much as possible to minimize extensive
grading which requires removing trees. The project also has several cul-
de-sacs extending to adjacent high points. As mentioned earlier, the plat
provides for additional access to the vacant forty acres immediately to the
southeast. These roads will eventually connect with a street system and
provide an alternative access from Proctor Avenue to the entire
development.
• 193rd Avenue - Currently 193rd is an unimproved gravel road. For the
most part, the property lying south 193rd is a large wetland basin and
essentially undevelopable. Staff has discussed a couple of options which
may be considered for 193rd. The first is to upgrade 193rd with an
improved pave section. However, there may be few parcels to assess.
Another option would be to no longer use 193rd for vehicle access, but
convert this corridor into a trail corridor which would connect with the
City's primary trail corridor along the west edge of the proposed
development. Both of these options should be evaluated before a final
• decision is made.
Park and Recreation Commission Recommendation
Early on in the process the developer elected to meet with the Park and
Recreation Commission to determine their needs so the plat could be
designed accordingly. Attached are minutes from previous Park and
Recreation meetings where the subject development was discussed. The Park
and Recreation Commission's final recommendations are included on the May
10, 1995 minutes.
Staff concurs with the Park and Recreation Commission's recommendation
with the exception of the recommendation regarding sidewalks. This
particular development has been designed with a series of local streets that
are typically found within a residential development. There are no streets
within the development that will achieve the classification of a collector
which typically have sidewalks associated with their construction. It has
been the past practice to not require sidewalks along local streets, however,
this issue has recently received a lot of attention. This similar discussion
took place when Hillside Estates 3rd and 4th Additions were reviewed by the
Planning Commission and City Council. Within that particular development,
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Memo to Planning Commission
May 23, 1995
Page 5
the Park and Recreation Commission recommended a sidewalk on Auburn
• Street which extends north of 193rd to 197th. The developer suggested the
plat's "design" discouraged cut-through traffic and; therefore, would not have
a significant number of vehicle trips. The City Council agreed that through
the design of that street and the localized nature, a sidewalk would not be
required. Staff believes that the same argument can be made for this
particular development; therefore, a sidewalk is not required.
Furthermore, the developer of Lafayette Woods has also expressed great
concern of having to develop sidewalks throughout the development. As
mentioned earlier, the grade changes throughout the development forcing
varying driveway slopes will further complicate the construction of a
sidewalk along these localized streets. In addition, sidewalk construction
may also have an affect on saving identified specimen trees within front yard
areas that are intended to be saved.
Pedestrian Circulation
Although the developer is not proposing any sidewalks along any of the
streets, there are a number of corridors that will be deeded to the City
allowing access to Outlot A, and eventually the main trail corridor along the
west edge of the development. As recommended by the Park and Recreation
• Commission, an additional pedestrian corridor should be provided in the
vicinity of Lots 14 and 13, of Block 3, in the southwest corner of the plat,
allowing additional access to the trail corridor and Meadowvale Elementary
School.
Attached is a plan illustrating potential trails that could be developed. These
concepts have been briefly discussed with the Park and Recreation
Commission and will need to be refined. However, the general idea is to
begin connecting logical points; main trail corridor, Meadowvale Elementary,
Highland Road and the open space found in Outlot A.
Lot Size
The requested zoning of Rlc would allow the developer to plat a minimum lot
size of 10,000 square feet. As indicated on the preliminary plat, there are a
handful of lots that have been platted to the this minimum requirement.
However, a majority of the lots well exceed the 10,000 square foot minimum
and are closer to 14,000 to 15,000 square feet on the average.
The overall density is roughly 1.7 units per acre. Depending upon how staffs
recommendations are addressed by the developer, this density could slightly
be reduced. However, the density of 1.7 units per acre would not be
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Memo to Planning Commission Page 6
May 23, 1995
considered a "dense" development for an Rlc (urban) residential
• development.
Redesign of 195th Court
In the vicinity of 195th Court along the main trail corridor at the west edge of
the development, a significant stand of oak trees exists. These trees have not
been specifically located on the plan. Staff would suggest that further
investigation and locating the trees in this particular area occur to final plat
approval. Since this area is in a later phase of the development, the
preliminary plat could be approved with a condition that this area be further
studied and redesigned accordingly.
Questionable Lots
Throughout the plat there is a handful of lots that have either an irregular
lot shape or reduced lot depth or width. Although some of these lots may not
present as significant a problem due to their overall size. Furthermore, there
a couple of areas on the plat that maybe slightly enhanced if a lot was
eliminated and lot lines adjusted accordingly.
The following is a list of lots and areas that should be given consideration:
• • Eliminate one lot from 195th Circle
• Eliminate one lot from the area of Tipton Court and 196th Circle
• Some of the lots along Upland Avenue appear to have unusual
configurations. This may change when the curves in Upland are corrected
pursuant to the City Engineer's recommendation.
Amenities/Entrance Features
The developer has indicated that the entrance points to this development will
have a significant amount of landscaping and entrance features, providing a
strong identification. Additional plans illustrating these proposed
improvements along with any other amenities proposed for the project should
be submitted prior to approval.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Planning Commission recommend the following:
A. Approval of the comprehensive plan amendment expanding the urban
service boundary.
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Memo to Planning Commission gaga 7
May 23, 1995
B. Approving the rezoning of approximately 80 acres from Rla (Single
• Family Residential) to Rlc (Single Family Residential).
C. Approval of preliminary plat to subdivide approximately 120 acres into
single family lots based on the following conditions:
1. A development agreement be prepared outlining the terms and
conditions for plat approval and installation of improvements.
2. Comments outlined in the City Engineer's memo dated May 17,
1995 be addressed and incorporated into final plans for the
development.
3. Excluding the reference made to sidewalks throughout the
development, the Park and Recreation Commission
recommendation of May 10, 1995 be incorporated into the
development.
4. A water availability charge in the amount of $300 per lot be
paid to Elk River Utilities. Developer should check with Elk
River Utilities for any additional charges relative to water
connection fees.
• 5. A surface water management fee in the amount required by the
City at the time of final platting be paid prior to recording the
plat.
6. All of the appropriate permits to fill and mitigate wetlands be
approved prior to final plat approval.
7. The following areas of the plat be revised:
• Redesigning the lots and Upland Avenue at the southwest
corner of the plat.
• The area around 195th Court be further examined with a
tree inventory to determine the appropriate lot layout to
maximize the number of trees saved.
• Eliminating one lot from 195th Circle
• Eliminating one lot from the area of Tipton Court and
196th Circle.
8. A tree preservation plan be submitted along with a grading plan
with each phase of the development to maximize tree
preservation during construction.
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May 23, 1995
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9. An NPDES Permit be obtained for the grading associated with
• the development.
10. Proper erosion control be provided during the construction.
11. An additional 17 feet of right-of--way be dedicated along County
Road 77.
12. Prior to issuance of any building permits, a development plan be
submitted outlining the style of home and finished grades on
each lot.
13. The developer reimburse the City for costs associated with
reviewing this plat prior to final plat review by the City Council.
14. The developer provide the City with a letter of credit in the
amount required by the City to cover the costs of the
improvements.
15. Upon completing all of the improvements and having them
accepted by the City, a warranty bond in the amount of 25% of
the improvement costs shall be submitted with the City for a
one year period.
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City of Elk River
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P.O. Box 490
Elk River, MN 55330
RE: LAFAYETTE WOODS
Deaz Mr. Ach:
As requested, we have reviewed the submittal package for the Lafayette Woods
development located north of 193rd Avenue and east of the City trail located on the former
Burlington Northern railroad alignment. The package we reviewed consisted of a
Preliminary Plat, a Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plan, and a Preliminary Utility Plan,
all prepared by John Oliver and Associates with a revision date of Apri125, 1995. Based
on our review, we would offer the following comments:
A. Preliminary Plat
The Preliminary Plat contains approximately 123 acres with a zoning of
Rlc. It is proposed to be divided into 213 lots. This is an average of
approximately 1.75 lots per acre. The reason for the low lots per acre ratio
is the topography and layout of this particulaz piece of property. There are
several large wetlands in the northwestern part of the property which
preclude this area from being divided into lots. There are also very steep
hills in the northeastern portion of the property which again preclude the
development of lots in this area. The remainder of the property is heavily
wooded with rolling terrain which causes many of the lots to be relatively
deep and large in azea in an effort to fit into the terrain and save as many
trees as possible.
The proposed Preliminary Plat contains eight cul-de-sacs. This is a
significantly high number, given a typical plat layout. However, given the
specifics of the vegetation and rolling terrain of this site, it may be difficult
for the Developer to substantially reduce this number of cul-de-sacs without
significantly impacting the natural state of the land.
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May 18, 1995
• Page Two
^ The two major points of access for the plat aze CSAH 1 on the south and
Proctor Avenue (County Raad 77) on the east. Given the lazge amount of
traffic which will use these two points for ingress and egress upon full
development of the area, we would recommend a slightly wider road section
at these two points. Specifically, we would recommend that Upland Avenue
between CSAH 1 and Rush Drive and 195th Drive between County Road
77 and Rush Drive be built to a 36-foot wide street section. This will
provide for two lanes of traffic with a slightly wider shoulder area. The
wider shoulder area should provide adequate space for pedestrian
movements such as bicycles, or vehicle movements accessing the lots
adjacent to these roads. It also provides a larger degree of safety, for
instance, for persons stepping off the curb to access their mailboxes.
In addition to the wider street section, we believe these two segments of
road should be built with minimum 30 mile per hour horizontal and vertical
curves for safe movement of the expected lazger volume of traffic. This
will require a redesign of the layout of Upland Avenue on the south end of
the plat where fairly sharp curves are currently proposed.
• These proposed road sections can easily be constructed within a 60-foot
wide right-of--way. However, if a detached pathway of some kind is also
proposed in these areas, consideration should be given to requiring a wide
right-of-way, perhaps 70 feet, with the road slightly offset to allow more
mom on one side for the pathway.
^ This plat needs to provide access from the south boundary out to CSAH 1.
The submittal documents currently do not show any construction south of
the plat boundary. Additional information relative to the road access to
CSAH 1 needs to be provided.
^ A temporary cul-de-sac should be provided on Highland Avenue at the east
plat boundary, and also on the stub street coming south of 195th Drive at the
south plat boundary. These temporary cul-de-sacs can either be of a gravel
nature off of the plat itself with permission from the appropriate land owner,
or can be a bituminous surface cul-de-sac of a smaller diameter constructed
within the existing right-of--way.
^ The Preliminary Plat contains several ouUots which should be briefly
discussed. It is our understanding that Outlot B neaz the access to County
Road 77 is intended to be attached to the existing residential property
• immediately south of this plat to provide some additional buffering from the
development. It is also our understanding that Outlots C and D immediately
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Mr. Steve Ach
May 18, 1995
• Page Three
adjacent to the 195th Drive right-of--way, again at the access off of County
Road 77, are intended for landscaping the entrance to the plat. This is a
reasonable approach since, if the right-of--way were just enlarged in this area
and the landscaping placed in a wider right-of--way, the City would actually
have the authority in the future to remove this landscaping. By placing it
in an outlot, it will become the responsibility of the Homeowners
Association. Outlot E, located in the central part of the plat, is intended as
a pazcel of property which in the future could be connected to the property
immediately to the south when that azea is developed.
An issue that needs o be dealt with regazding this plat is the status of 193rd
Avenue at the south plat line. Currently, the plat shows half of the right-of-
way for 193rd Avenue being platted. This causes lots in this azea to become
double frontage. It would seem that, when this plat and the remaining
undeveloped property immediately west of County Road 77 aze fully
developed, there will be no aced for 193rd Avenue from Upland to County
Road 77. We would recommend that the need for 193rd Avenue be fully
explored and if so determined, be planned to be phased out in the future
through vacation.
^ Consideration should be given to platting an additional access to the railroad
bed pathway somewhere neaz the south end of the plat. This area is
immediately adjacent to the Meadowvale Elementary School and may be a
corridor used by pedestrians wanting to access either the pathway itself or
the school property. Currently, there is one access provided for off of Rush
Drive north of 195th Court.
There are at least two locations where wetlands aze proposed to be filled in
order to create buildable lots. These two locations would be on Lots 3 and
4, Block 2, Phase I, and Lot 40, Block 4, Phase 2 of the development.
These two specific wetlands and any other that are proposed to be impacted
by this development will need to go through the normal regulatory process.
B. Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plan
The primary issue in reviewing the grading of this development is the status
of the trees on the site. Since you have personally walked the site and aze
well aware of the condition of the various stands of vegetation, I will
assume that your report will deal specifically with this issue. We would
note, however, that the Grading Plan does a good job of matching the rear
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Mr. Steve Ach
May 18, 1995
a Page Four
of the building home sites with the natural topography of the azea. This
should lend itself. to the ability to save many trees in the rear of each
property. We would also note that, in our meetings with the Developer, he
has indicated that the grading process will individually mazk trees in the
fronts of lots that can be saved. In areas of little or no cut or fill activities,
large specimen trees would be noted for saving, even ones that would
require small retaining walls'. or other measures to protect them and blend
them into the fmal product.
^ The City ordinance sets the maximum street grade at 8%. There are several
locations, specifically in the northern part of this development, where
proposed street grades exceed this maximum slope. However, there aze
other items that we believe the City should balance in reviewing these areas.
Those would be the layout of the lot relative to the natural topography and
the vegetation. We can certainly envision a situation where an 8% street
grade could be exceeded if there are benefits such as saving substantial
stands of significant trees. In reviewing such an issue, we would look at the
amount of traffic, the ability to provide a flat area for stopping, the ability
for the Street Department to keep the azea clear of ice and snow during the
. winter months, and the site distances provided through these types of
vertical curves. In order to make a final determination on the specific issues
relative to this plat, we would recommend that the Developer supply
additional information such as street profiles, cross-sections, and other
information which would support his position for asking for deviation from
the maximum street grade.
^ No storm drainage calculations have been provided at this point in time.
The concept of storm drainage laid out on the Preliminary Grading Plan
provides for collection of runoff with a small diameter storm sewer system
and depositing it into various lowlands. These ponding areas would have
no outlet; therefore, they will need to be designed for a worse case scenario.
Also, sedimentation ponds will need to be provided prior to any areas
proposed to discharge to desugnated wetlands.
^ There are several areas on !the Grading Plan where contours are either
missing or mislabeled. These need to be corrected in future submittals.
^ As this project moves forward and more specific drawings are provided for
the first phase, we would recammend that the City require the Grading and
Development Plans be prepared at a lazger scale. It is very difficult to do
. a detailed review of this type of area at such a small scale.
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There are a number of places bn the Grading Plan where the driveways have
the potential to exceed 10'% pr that the elevation of the home to the street
would provide for a relatively', flat driveway. There aze also areas where it
is questionable if there is ade~luate rear yazd drainage. Again, at this small
scale it is very difficult toj review for that kind of detail. Also, the
Developer has indicated previously that he plans to do some selective
grading in an effort to save s. We would recommend that these issues
be held over until the morE d led, lazger scaled drawings for each phase
aze submitted. I
We would note that it is
development that the Devel
representation of how the
accurately reflect the minis
specific allowable types 0f
effort needs to be put into
substantial deviations are no
C. Preliminary Utility Plan
going to be very critical on this type of
pment Plan, when submitted, be an accurate
roperty was ultimately graded, and that it
tm and maximum house elevations and the
omes on each lot. In other words, enough
le preparation of the Development Plan that
requested or allowed.
^ The watermain stubs at the ends of each cul-de-sac need to be looped
wherever possible. It may be idifficult in the cul-de-sac at 196th Circle and
the cul-de-sac of Quinn Giggle. The area between these two is Outlot A
which is very steep terrain ana heavily wooded. The remaining cul-de-sacs
appear to have opportunities ~or looping which should be required.
^ The Fire Chief has review I the Utility Plan relative to hydrant spacing.
Based on his comments, th~~llowing list of additional or relocated hydrants
is provided: i
Phasel
- Add a hydrant at the re
- Eliminate the hydrant b
- Add a hydrant between
- Add a hydrant between
- Add a hydrant at the en
- Add a hydrant at the re
of 194th Court cul-de-sac.
Keen Lots 4 and 5, Block 4.
its 3 and 4, Block 3.
its 11 and 12, Block 1.
ulce to the plat off of County Road 77.
of the Quinn Street cul-de-sac.
PhacP ? !,
- Add a hydrant at the rear of 1931/z Circle cul-de-sac.
- Eliminate the hydrant between Lots 4 and 5, Block 2.
- Add a hydrant between sots 4 and 5, Block 3.
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Mr. Steve Ach
May 18, 1995
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- Add a hydrant between Lots 13 and 14, Block 3.
- Eliminate the hydranf,between Lots 11 and 12, Block 3.
- Add a hydrant between Lots 7 and 8, Block 5.
- Add a hydrant between Lots 26 and 27, Block 5.
- Eliminate the hydrant between Lots 32 and 33, Block 5.
- Add a hydrant at the sear of the 195th Circle cul-de-sac.
- Eliminate the hydrant) at the corner of Lot 23, Block 3.
- Add a hydrant at the tear of the 195th Court cul-de-sac.
- Add a hydrant between Lots 36 and 37, Block 4.
- Eliminate the hydrant between Lots 34 and 35, Block 4.
- Add a hydrant at the Corner of Lot 6, Block 4.
- Eliminate the hydrant at the comer of Lot 18, Block 4.
- Add a hydrant at the tear of the Tipton Court cul-de-sac.
- Add a hydrant at the reaz of the 196th Circle cul-de-sac.
^ Ultimate water service to this plat will require a booster pumping station.
This is necessary since the bulk of the development falls within the high
pressure water system which requires a water tower for adequate pressure.
The Elk River Municipal Utilities has programmed construction of the water
• tower in this area for the year 1999/2000. In order to develop prior to that,
the booster pumping statir~» is necessary.
Design of the booster citation needs to provide for normal domestic
consumption plus fire flow. The design should be similaz to the Dee~eld
Third booster station wlpich has redundant small pumps for domestic
consumption and a large ~~000 gallon per minute fire flow.
It is not clear whether or'not the booster pumping station will need to be
provided for the first phase.
^ At the access to the plat ^n County Road 77, provisions in the watermain
need to be provided for future extension to the south.
^ A loop of watermain from 195th Court to the existing trunk line in the
railroad bed should be pCOVided, but since the since the system will be
served initially from a booster pumping station, a valve will need to be
provided and closed until such time that the water tower for this azea is
constructed.
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Mr. Steve Ach
May 18, 1995
• Page Seven
It is likely that a trunk wat~main loop will need to be provided through this
development. We are currently reviewing the City's model of their water
system and will provide t,~tis information to the Developer as soon as it is
available.
Connection to the existing',sanitary sewer system needs to be by an outside
drop rather than an inside'drop.
D. Other Issues
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The Developer will havq to provide the normal street signs and street
lighting as recommended py the Elk River Municipal Utilities.
The phasing as described Iby the Developer is different than shown on the
submittal. Apparently Phase I will be at the south part of the development
near 193rd Avenue. This will likely only have one means of ingress and
egress, that being CSAH 1. It is important that when the second phase of
the development is constntd~ed, it be in a location that provides for a second
means of ingress and egre$SS from County Road 77.
This site will require aaj~NPDES permit from the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency.
The transportation sectidrt of the Growth Management Plan showed
Highland Road coming th~'ough this property and curving down to connect
with CSAH 1 east of the railroad pathway. The draft Comprehensive
Transportation Plan shovyed an alternative of a Highland Road extension
crossing the railroad pat8~, and connecfing up with CSAH 1 further to the
west. At the time that )~1CPazk Center was developed, Freeport Avenue
through that development was not aligned with Highland Road. This was
an attempt to downplay the collector nature of Highland Road as an east-
west route between Prodbr and Jackson. Given these actions previously
taken, we would recommend that it is not appropriate to consider the
westerly extension of Highland across the railroad alignment, but rather a
layout similar to what is JDroposed with this Preliminary Plat.
Sherburne County has indicated they would like to acquire an additional 17
feet from this plat where ~t abuts County Road 77.
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If you have any questions regazding any ~f` these comments, please call.
Sincerely,
MSA, CONSULTING ENGINEERS
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Elk River Pazk and Recreation Commission Meeting
May IQ, 1995
Commissioner Olson arrived at this time. (7:30
6a.
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Lafayette Woods
Discussion was held regarding trails and
COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MO'
THAT IF 193RD AVENUE ALONG THE SOU'
VEHICULAR TRAFFIC IN THE FUTURE THAT
USE AS ANON-MOTORIZED PATHWAY. ~
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-D.
COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MO'
DRIVE , IN THE AREA OF LOT 14, BLOCK
TRAIL CORRIDOR TO THE RAILROAD TRAI
COMMISSIONER DONAIS SECONDED TH
COMMISSIONER DONAIS MOVED THAT
SLIGHTLY SO THAT THE REAR LOT L1NE5 [
WITHIN THE PARK. COMMISSIONER DAI
MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
COMMISSIONER TUTTLE MOVED TO AS;
12, 1995, PARK AND RECREATION CON
COMMISSIONER DALEIDEN SECONDED
COMMISSIONER DALEIDEN MOVED THA
PROPERTY FOR THE PLAT UNLESS THE ON
CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND'GiVES
EASEMENT IS GRANTED AT WHICH TIME
PARK DEDICATION FEE. COMMISSIONE
MOTION CARRIED 6-D.
The Commission discussed recent come
while the city encourages and apprec
contact with the proper authority, plar
the long term maintenance. After a ye
unsightly or fall into a state of disrepair.
Chair Anderson and staff will set down
the Commission for a review at a future
Chair Anderson led the discussion on i
that the proposed plan calls fora 72 f
traffic lanes and 12 foot paved shoulc
major roadway and the expense of a
in this development.
RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DE OF THIS PLAT IS CLOSED TO
HBGHT-OF-WAY BE MAINTAINED FOR
wN11SSIONER DONAIS SECONDED THE
O CREATE AN ACCESS FROM RUSH
ABOUT 35 FEET IN WIDTH TO PROVIDE A
D ON TO MEADOWVALE SCHOOL.
tTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
38 AND 39, BLOCK 4, BE SHORTENED
D7 ENCROACH ON THE HIGH PROPERTY
N SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
POSITION AS STATED AT THE APRIL
MEETING REGARDING SIDEWALKS.
ION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
"A" SERVE AS PARK DEDICATION
ATES OUTLOT A AS A LAND
ERTY TO THE CITY AFTER THE
>ULD NEGOTIATE A REDUCED CASH
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
ry service projects and agreed that
these projects, there needs to be
,and coordinating construction and
Iwo, some of these projects become
guidelines and bring them back to
pgrade of County Road 1 indicating
vide roadway which will include four
The safety of a major trail crossing a
bridge was discussed.
COMMISSIONER TUTTLE MOVED TO REC END THAT THE ROAD IMPROVEMENT
• PLANS INCLUDE AN UNDERGROUND PA AY FOR A SAFE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
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March 8, 1995
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COMMISSIONER TUTTLE MOVED TO
COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON SEf
7-D.
6.
7.
Information on B__radv Prope
Ron Bastier presented a concept for tl
will include 200 residential lots and a pi
land plus some wetlands.
Commissioner Lipetzky commented the
last presentation and he personally like
Commissioner Dana Anderson stated
parks and trail suggestions.
COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON M
AND THE PARK AND RECREATION COQ
SEE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT AT THE
ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. 1
Police Chief Tom Zerwas presented a
that the City ordinance was adopted i
City of Ramsey requires a permit fry
permission from the property owner be
Sherwin Coors stated that a permit p
group and he would look favorably on
COMMISSIONER LIPETIKY MOVED THAT
WOULD SUPPORT A CITY WIDE PRO<
REQUIRED TO SECURE A PERMIT FROM 1
WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM PROPERTY i
THE ENTIRE CITY AREA SOUTH OF CC
ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Th
Chair Anderson led a discussion ab<
or bow and arrows to control vn1dlife
COMMISSIONER LIPETZKY MOVED THAT
WISHES TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR THE IDES
HUNTING ORDINANCE AND WOULD LIKE
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND RETUR
COMMISSIONER DONAIS SECONDED TH
Chief Zerwas distributed a letter from
the railroad trail
COMMISSIONER LIPETZKY MOVED TO
GATES ON THE RAILROAD TRAIL AT
COMMISSIONER DONAIS SECONDED T
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T CASH FOR PARK DEDICATION.
THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
lopment showing 116 acres which
park area of 16 or 18 acres of high
plans are consistent with Mr. Bastier's
the sees.
he too likes the plan including the
TO APPROVE THE PLAN IN CONCEPT
DN WOULD LIKE AN OPPORTUNITY TO
MEETING. COMMISSIONER ROLFE
TION CARRIED 7-0.
~ of the hunting areas and explained
39. Police Chief Zerwas stated that the
he Police Department and proof of
hunting could be permitted.
s would be a benefit for his hunting
a procedure.
'.PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
N REQUIRING THAT ALL HUNTERS BE
:ITY POLICE DEPARTMENT BY SHOWING
PERS. THE PERMIT AREA WOULD COVER
k ROAD 33. COMMISSIONER DANA
DTION CARRIED 7-0.
use of controlled hunting with firearms
9tion at some point in the future.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AN ENFORCEABLE HUNTING AREA AND
POLICE CHIEF TO DEVELOP A MAP AND
' A FUTURE MEETING WITH SPECIFICS.
THE MOTION CARRIED 7-CI.
concerned by snowmobiles on
THE CITY PARK DEPARTMENT INSTALL
Y ROAD 1 AND COUNTY ROAD 33.
ION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-Cl.
Pazk and Recreation Commission Meeting Page 3
April 12, 1995 ~ ~~
6. Windsor Development - Lafavetiye Wooc
• Phil Hals led the discussion on Lafayette
of the property. He also stated. that tl
Commission until May and there may
Recreation Commission v~ill have the c
Park and Recreation Commission meetii
COMMISSIONER OLSON MOVED TO REC
TO CONSIDER SIDEWALKS ON BOTH
HIGHLAND ROAD, AND UPLAND AVENUE
DE-SAC STREETS. COMMISSIONER DANA
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
It was the consensus of the Park and Re
to see the plat before it reaches the
plant review.
7.
A brief discussion was held on this
Goods and displayed a preliminary plat
plat will not be going to the Planning
-some slight revisions so the Park and
Gn of considering this plat at the May
YIIIEND TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
1E5 OF 195TH AVENUE, RUSH DRIVE,
WD ON ONE SIDE OF EACH OF THE CUL-
hIDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
lotion Commission that they would like
nning Commission for their preliminary
COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON M TO RECOMMEND ACCEPTING CASH
FOR PARK DEDICATION. COMMISSION ALElDEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
• 8. Grant Application foi
Scenic Grant Program
Commissioner Tuttle reviewed the neer information for the grant application
and the work involved with this process brief discussion was held.
COMMISSIONER OLSON MOVED TO ORT MIKE NIZIOLEK AND HIS GRANT
APPLICATION. COMMISSIONER DANA DERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0. ++
Park Improvement List for 1995
A lengthy discussion was held an the fo~iing list of park improvements.
Orono Park
Grade shoreline by boat dock r '', ~i $1,200
Install 4 street lights f ', 3,200
Install ADA recommended pathways 5,000
ADA improvements to boat dock, picn I tiles and
beach access path !~, 3,000
Oak Knoll Park ;li l
Additional backstop fencing $5,500
"ADA access trails to spectator areas i `'; I 5,000
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Sherd urne
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P.O. BOX 338 • ELK RIVER, MN
Mr. Steven B. Ach
City Planner
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
RE: May 23, 1995 Planning Commission
Preliminary Plat for Lafayette Woods
Dear Mr. Ach:
. As you requested, we have reviewed the above
Sherburne County road system. Our initial revie~
195th Drive from County Road 77 (Proctor Avenr
shown own the preliminary plat map.
Based on our review of the preliminary plat map, v
along that portion of Lafayette Woods that abuts
improvements to this roadway. We will also ask
adjacent property is developed.
As we discussed, there is the potential that the traffi
the need for improvements at the intersection of C;
when fully developed with 207 single family home;
trips per day, all of which will likely circulate [hrou
You also indicated in our conversation that there
directly to CSAH 1 and abandoning 193rd Avenue
into the development and relieve some of the t
concerned with the proliferation of intersections alo
We have also noticed that the development of this si
would not be consistent with your City of Ells Rig
development precludes the corridor shown in
Meadowvale Road (Roadway C). Your plan idenl
needed east-west minor arterial between School Stre
of the traffic that would use CSAH 1.
aunty
namnent
• PHONE (612)441-1722 FAX (612k141-2264
Iced plat for potential impacts on the
idered access into the development via
Upland Avenue from 193rd Avenue as
that 50 feet of right-of-way be dedicated
ty Road 77 in order to facilitate future
additional right-of-way be dedicated as
erated by this development could expedite
1 and County Road 77. Lafayette Woods,
the potential to generate as much as 2,100
is intersection.
possibility of extending Upland Avenue
le this would provide more direct access
pressures on County Road 77, we are
minor arterial.
h the manner shown on the preliminary plat
i~omprehensive Transportation Plan. This
ar plan connecting Highland Avenue to
is this critical network addition as "a much
gjnd 201st Avenue" that would remove some
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Based on this information, we believe that this deve
Sherburne County road system. In order to fully a:
• believe a Traffic Impact Study for this plat would
given the opportunity to further discuss these issue;
approval.
If you have any questions or need any additional info
Sincer
oran M. Cote, P.E.
Assistant County Engineer
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tt could have significant impacts on the
to implications of the development, we
reficial. At a minimum, we should be
the developer and the City prior to plat
please feel free to call.
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Rd. 5
MN 55309
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SteYS Ach
City of E!k River
13065 Orono Parkway
elk Rtaer, tIRN S533a
Dear Steve,
On May 2, 1995, I met with you, Gary Schmib, a i developer of Lafayette Woods Windsor
Devaaopment to review the development and walk the site. I primarily focused on assessing
the health and. condition of existing trees, revs species composition, and determining
location of flees relative to proposed roads end ho lots. The following is a summary of my
obser~atioris and recommendations. ,
1. Oak Wilt
• The development has 2 or 3 large areas wi
drought. Using oak wiM aerial phctography and inv~
be inferked with oak wilt toFaiing about 20-30 act
determined this summer after the site more tltoroi
located in the north-rentral portion of the develc
healthy oak within tt:e infection center, it would bs
large infected area and remove a!I oak within R Re
my understanding that the developer wishes tc
development, heginring this fall. 7tre dev®bpPr vv
Wilt Cost-Share Pronram vrttich pays fur 75% of
X1000-$2000).
Rc~ rtr»ng ii: !ate=,h:. r :ril; b:gi,^. ~;a:ftir~g ail
within the devetoprnen± Gnc:e all sties are diagno
total cost Treatment of these sites c:an tx3 done
pemsiHing).
Foloowiny the treatment of all oak wit( sites; wr
and recommend which trees should be removes
monitored for 3 years to identify future tree remove
2. Uak wilt preverrfiun.
!dcally, any oak should nn! tie fa?unrd to+.twc;nn
onto frnrrte:
- cover all open oak wounds wiiti ire: prr6tt
• -cover all Frrshiy rut oak si.umps with tiro p:cii
- review these points with ap marl;ioery r>F.erntl
' Since there is a rwnskterab!r, arnnunt of c>Ftk wilt
chance of starting new c><~k wiir is incrc:~sed by a
M:ay of .fungi. -R;c:re:fon:, if txrsiafe, heyin work u
Ih mortality caused firm oak wilt and/or
es, a total of about 5 or & sites appear to
ee rrnp). P, morn. exact number can be
inspected. The lamest infection center is
rt. Although there are a few porkets of
rand more economical to treat this as 1
ing oak wilt sites are relatively small. It is
d and control all oak wilt sites in the
eligible to participate in the County Oak
of costs up to approved limits (between
d ar;ta; and iio.^.t;iy :s I iniactiai cr:rit^rs
proposal can be obtained to determine
e free July t to mid November (snow
mark alt newly diseased trees from 1995
I disposed of. The development will be
I recheck control lines.
,luly 1(i. If work Is shrrfrd wlthln this
y existing within 1 cello of this ama, thr.
times when dcveloprrx:nt is occuriny in
tv ih'.
RBU~,
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COUNTY TREE BOARD
Rd. 5
MN 55309
Tn'EE BOA~~
3. Tree preservation steps.
The development has some rolling hills and
problems when trying to prevent construction damai
of the development appears to be the health~st and
protecting trees. Some things to keep in mind:
- use protective tree. barrier fencing (espet~lly ne
compaction, grade changes near trunks; and otl
- if tree removal is necessary, save groupings of t
- promote species diversity -this development col
and aspen; however maple, ash, elm, cherry, be
-when choosing wh'sch trees to save - conceder pl
util""roes (going to house and along streets and ihE
-young, small trees srtrvive site disturbance Bette
- save the best; remove damaged, declining, strer
- for the small lots proposed on this deveopment;
every other house
If you have any questions or need assistanc5 on any
8522. Thank you.
Sinc~ere~ly, ~~c~~
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Tim Edgeton
County Forest Resource Specialist
Sherburne County Tree Board
steep slopes which can often cause
ees. The south and southwest portion
have the most attention given to it for
n value trees) to prevent wounding, soil
e disturbances to free(s).
other than individual ones
primarily of red oak, white and bur oak,
r, and cedar are also present
ant of overhead and underground
Kimity to the trees drip line
old, large trees
and diseased trees
der saving groups of trees between
above matters, please call me at 263-
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