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AGENDA
MEDINA PARK COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2015 7:00 P.M.
Medina City Council Chambers
City Hall, 2052 County Road 24
1) Call to Order
2) Additions to Agenda
3) Approval of the Minutes from:
• June 17, 2015 Regular Meeting
4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda)
5) City Council Update
6) Stonegate CD-PUD General Plan & Preliminary Plat - Park Dedication Review
7) 2016 Capital Improvement Plan
8) Staff Report
a) Monarchs & Milkweed
b) The Park at Fields of Medina
c) Lakeshore Park Signs
d) General Items
9) Adjourn
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE OF REPORT:
DATE OF MEETING:
SUBJECT:
Medina Park Commission
Jodi Gallup, Assistant to City Administrator
July 10, 2015
July 15, 2015
Park Commission Meeting Report
2. Additions to Agenda
If any Park Commissioner wishes to add an item to the agenda after the agenda has
already been posted, the agenda item must be proposed at this point in the meeting. The
Park Commission must agree to add the item by motion.
5. City Council Update
This is a reoccurring agenda item to have the City Council Liaison to the Park
Commission, Lorie Cousineau, give an update at each meeting on what is happening at
the Council level.
6. Stonegate CD-PUD General Plan & Preliminary Plat — Park Dedication Review
Planning Consultant Nate Sparks provided the attached report explaining the applicant's
request to build a 42 lot Conservation Design Planned Unit Development (CD-PUD) on
approximately 170 acres on a property located east of Homestead Trail and west of Deer
Hill Road and Morningside Road. The Park Commission reviewed the applicant's
concept plan at their February 18, 2015 meeting.
Recommended Action: Make recommendation on Park Dedication.
See attached report.
7. 2016 Capital Improvement Plan
Attached is the updated 2016 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) based on the discussions
from the June meeting. Scherer still has a few numbers to fill in. A resident has also made
a request for the Park Commission to consider adding a splash pad.
See attached CIP and resident request.
Recommended Action: Review updated CIP and make any final recommendations on
the 2016-2020 CIP.
8. Staff Report
a. Monarchs & Milkweed. Gallup met with Fortin Consulting and will provide an update
regarding their discussion at the meeting.
b. The Park at Fields of Medina. Scherer will provide an update on construction progress in
the park. Save the date for the Park Grand Opening Event on Wednesday, August 26th
starting at 6 p.m.
c. Lakeshore Park Signs. Gallup and Reid met and will provide an update on the Lakeshore
park signs at the meeting.
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d. General Items. This agenda item is to give a verbal update on any other general park
items.
Staff representation at the July 15th Park Commission meeting will be Assistant to City
Administrator Jodi Gallup, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, and City Planner Dusty
Finke.
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Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
June 17, 2015
Medina City Hall
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The Park Commission of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on June 17, 2015 at 7:00
p.m. at Medina City Hall. Park Commission Chair Steve Lee presided.
1) Call to Order
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Also Present:
Steve Lee, Madeleine Linck, Lori Meehan, Robin Reid,
John Jacob and Dino DesLauriers
Nate Pearson
City Council member Lorie Cousineau, Public Works
Director Steve Scherer and Assistant to City Administrator
Jodi Gallup
2) Additions to the Agenda: None
3) Approval of Minutes:
• April 15, 2015 Regular Meeting
A motion was made by Reid and seconded by DesLauriers to approve the minutes from
April 15, 2015 as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
• May 20, 2015 Regular Meeting
A motion was made by DesLauriers and seconded by Jacob to approve the minutes from
May 20, 2015 as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda): None.
5) City Council Update
Lorie Cousineau gave the Park Commission a brief update on City Council actions since
the last time the Park Commission met. She mentioned the Mayor would like to see
soccer nets in the City. It was noted that staff recently purchased soccer nets and will be
setting them up at Medina Morningside Park.
6) Community Garden Request
Gallup stated that Council member Martin had received some inquiries about the
possibility of a community garden in Medina given that lot sizes in the newer
neighborhoods are smaller.
There was a general consensus from the Park Commission that they would more
seriously consider a community garden if an organized group approached the city with
identified space for a community garden.
7) Bull Pen Request
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It was noted that the Hamel Hawks had requested adding a bull pen along the fence line
at the Paul Fortin Memorial Field. They presented to the Park Commission during the
May Park Tour and the Park Commission had requested copies of their drawings and
pictures to further consider their request. The Hamel Hawks indicated to staff that they
would provide the fencing and labor, but had asked the city to provide the clay for the
mound.
The Park Commission discussed the location and was concerned with the proximately to
the dirt access road that could be widened and paved for business access in the future.
There was a general consensus to wait on making a decision on adding a permanent bull
pen until a grand plan has been created for that corner of the park. The Park Commission
suggested allowing the Hamel Hawks to set up a temporary bull pen for the remainder of
the season until a plan was created.
It was noted that the Park Commission should revisit the city's cost sharing policy for
baseball items.
8) Monarch & Milkweed Presentation & Tour Follow-up
Gallup reported that she had visited the City of Medina's nature areas with resident Mary
Shimshock and Wendy Caldwell with the Monarch Joint Venture on June 10th to
determine the best locations to plant milkweed and other diverse nectar sources for the
Monarch caterpillars and butterflies. She noted the following findings from each site:
• Tomann Preserve — This site has too many tall grasses that will eventually kill off
the milkweed unless a complete prairie restoration was done on the site, which
would be very costly. This site also has too many trees and will become very
wooded in the next 20 years so it isn't an ideal location in the long term. One
benefit to planting at this location would be the connectivity to other nature
areas/habitats.
• Medina Lake Preserve — This location has beautiful prairie areas away from the
woods that would be ideal for planting milkweed and diverse nectar sources. This
site also provides connectivity to other nature areas/habitats.
• Rainwater Nature Area — This site is small, but could provide a small butterfly
garden area which would be more accessible to the public than the other sites.
• Hunter Lions Park — The back nature area at this park is a beautiful prairie and
would be ideal for planting milkweed and other diverse nectar sources. The city
does need to widen the path to make the area more accessible.
Linck noted that she had attended Wendy Caldwell's presentation and afterwards was
talking with her outside City Hall. While they were talking, they thought the front lawn
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of City Hall would be a great place to plant a butterfly garden as a demonstration area to
educate the public.
The Park Commission discussed the various sites and directed Gallup and Linck to get a
better handle on the costs to plant and maintain these sites before making any
recommendations.
The question was asked what the Park Commission's goal is for this project. Is the goal
to plant and mainly help the Monarchs or to plant, help the Monarchs and educate the
public?
9) May Park Tour Follow-up Discussion
Lee noted that the Public Works Department has already addressed many of the
maintenance items from the Park Tour so those items do not need to be revisited. The
following items were discussed:
• Hamel Legion Park
o The fence needs to be straightened.
• Hunter Lions Park
o Clean up volleyball court and see if anyone uses it after it is in better
shape; if no one continues to use it, the Park Commission will revisit ideas
for this area in the fall.
o Clean up weeds behind backstop.
o Instead of replacing the short fence, look into adding yellow warning
tracks to the fence.
o No need for concrete under the bleachers at this park.
o Move the Hamel Lion's park sign to a safer location at the back of center
field.
• Maple Park
o Discussed adding a picnic shelter at the bottom of the hill; decided to wait
until after the Eagle Scout project is complete at Holy Name Park to see
how the project goes.
o Discussed leaving the parking lot as gravel and not consider adding stairs
down the hill until after a future picnic shelter is installed.
o Determined not investing in the baseball field.
o Determined that an intergenerational park is a great concept, but not at this
location; would like to get more information from Pearson when he
returns.
• Lakeshore Park
o Add stone steps down to the boat launch to a future C.I.P.
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o Determined an outdoor workout area does not make sense.
o Add horseshoe pits, but not a fire pit.
o Move a grill and picnic table from Hunter Lions Park to Lakeshore Park.
• Medina Morningside
o Install soccer nets.
o Add fixing playground curbing to the C.I.P.
• Medina Lake Preserve
o Noted it may be a Monarch area.
• Tomann Preserve
o Noted that one area along the trail is overgrown
• Rainwater Nature Area
o Noted that a bridge along the road will be installed when the property to
the west develops.
o Noted that the railroad ties need to be cleaned up.
10) 2016 Capital Improvement Plan
The Park Commission reviewed the current Capital Improvement Plan. The following
amendments were recommended to the 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Plan:
• Move Arrowhead Trail out to 2017
• Add $20,000 to small equipment for each year
• Add portion of Brush Hog to large equipment parks budget
• Add $75,000 for parking lot clean-up at Hamel Legion Park
• Remove scoreboards and irrigation system from plan
• Look into pricing and options for dugout covers on the quad fields
• Remove Hunter Lions Park bathroom
• Move play mats at Hunter Lions Park forward
• Add line item for fixing curbing at Medina Morningside Park
• Add line item for stone steps down to boat launch at Lakeshore Park
• Remove hockey rink from the plan
• Add line item for snow machine at Hamel Legion Park
• Add line item for new park land by the Medina Golf and Country Club
• Spend more time reviewing trails at the July meeting
Lee noted that according to our master plan, we will spend approximately $18,512,016.21
to build out everything in the plan, but our total revenue in Park Dedication will only be
$14,740,400 when the entire city is built out. This is a reminder that we need to be good
stewards of the city's funds and prioritize significant items verses wish list items.
11) Staff Report
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• Scherer reported that the contractor had started working on the Park at Fields of
Medina and the retaining wall was being installed.
12) Adjourn
A motion was made by DesLauriers, seconded by Jacob and passed unanimously, to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jodi Gallup.
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Telephone: 763.231 .2555 Facsimile: 763.231 .2561 planners@nacplanning.com
PARKS REPORT
To: Medina Parks Commission
From: Nate Sparks, Consulting Planner
Date: July 9, 2015
Re: Stonegate CD-PUD General Plan & Preliminary Plat - Park Dedication Review
Application Date: May 8, 2015
Review Deadline: September 5, 2015
File No: LR-15-163
BACKGROUND / GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Property Resources Development Corporation, Inc. (PRDC) has made an application for a Conservation Design
Planned Unit Development (CD-PUD) General Plan & Preliminary Plat. The applicant is proposing a 42 lot CD-
PUD on approximately 170 acres on a property located east of Homestead Trail and west of Deer Hill Road and
Morningside Road. A CD-PUD is a type of PUD permitted by the City where an alternative development plan
(including increased density) to traditional zoning is employed in order to preserve ecological resources, wildlife
corridors, scenic views, and rural character. The City reviewed the Concept Plan related to this CD-PUD in
February.
SUBJECT SITE
The subject property consists of four parcels in the Hennepin County property tax records. The total area of the
properties is approximately 170 acres. The property lies to the west of the western terminus of both Deer Hill
and Morningside Roads and
east of Homestead Trail. There
are several wetlands on the site
including a large wetland area
on the northern edge of the
property that is greater than 30
acres in size. There are also
areas of steep slopes on the
property. The upland areas on
the site are predominantly tilled
farmland.
The surrounding properties are
residential in nature. The
Medina Morningside and Keller
Estates developments are to the
southeast of the site.
Otherwise, the site is
surrounded by rural residential
property. To the west of
Homestead Trail is the Baker
Park Reserve. To the south is
the City of Orono.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN / ZONING
The property is zoned RR, Rural Residential. The surrounding properties are primarily zoned RR, as well. To
the southeast there are properties zoned UR, Urban Residential and SR, Suburban Residential.
In the Comprehensive Plan, this property is guided for a Rural Residential Land Use. For development within
this designation, the City must maintain a maximum density of one unit per ten acres. The City generally utilizes
the five acre contiguous suitable soils requirement in order to pursue this objective. In the Comprehensive Plan
and through the CD-PUD Ordinance, allowances are granted for allowing open space development and
maintaining rural character and simultaneously preserve significant natural resources. This result may take the
form of innovative developments that clusters smaller lots on portions of a site in order to provide permanently
conserved open space. Such innovative arrangements can help preserve the City's natural resources, open space
and rural character, while still maintaining an average overall density of ten acres for each unit.
A CD-PUD is an option that a property owner is encouraged to consider as an alternative to conventional
development. The City will give heightened consideration to such requests where the opportunities to achieve
conservation objectives are significantly higher than that available through conventional development. The Open
Space Plan identifies this property as being a high quality natural resource area. The northern portion of the site
is identified as primarily a tamarack swamp. Homestead Trail along the western edge of the site is identified in
the plan as a scenic road.
Objectives of CD-PUD District
The purpose of the CD-PUD District is to preserve the City's ecological resources, wildlife corridors, scenic
views, and rural character while allowing residential development consistent with the goals and objectives of the
City's Comprehensive Plan and Open Space Report as updated from time to time. The specific conservation
objectives of this district are to:
1. Protect the ecological function of native hardwood forests, lakes, streams, and wetlands.
2. Protect moderate to high quality ecologically significant natural areas.
3. Protect opportunities to make ecological connections between parks and other protected lands and
ecologically significant natural areas.
4. Protect important viewsheds including scenic road segments.
5. Create public and private trails for citizens to access and enjoy Open Space resources.
6. Create public and private Open Space for citizens to access and enjoy Open Space resources.
Conservation Areas
The minimum required conservation area within a CD-PUD development is required to be at least 30% of the
buildable area in the Rural Residential District (or higher depending on the land and opportunities to achieve the
City's conservation objectives). The buildable land area is defined as the total area of the site minus slopes
greater than 18%, wetlands, required wetland buffers, lakes, and land contained within the 100 year floodplain.
After the deductions, the buildable land area is 126.7 acres. A minimum of 30% of this total would need to be
preserved as conservation area. The applicant has provided a table depicting the method by which they are
calculating the percentage of conservation area, stating that the conservation area is 30.3% of the buildable land
area.
In the ordinance, it is stated that conservation areas are intended to be interconnected wherever possible to
provide a continuous network of open space within the development and throughout the City. It should
coordinate and maximize boundaries with conservation areas and/or open space on adjacent properties. The
boundaries of designated conservation areas shall be clearly delineated and labeled on CD-PUD plans. These
areas shall be delineated in the field with signage or other measures approved by the city.
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The conservation area shall incorporate public and private trails with connections to existing or planned regional
trails as identified in the most recent Park, Trail and Open Space Plan. Designated public access trails shall be
protected by an access easement owned by the City.
Land Stewardship Plan
Where a CD-PUD has designated conservation areas, a plan for the development, long-term use, maintenance,
and insurance of all conservation areas is required. This land stewardship plan needs to define ownership and
methods of land protection and establish necessary regular and periodic operation and maintenance
responsibilities. The plan also needs to estimate staffing needs, insurance requirements, and other costs
associated with plan implementation and define the means for funding the same on an on -going basis. This shall
include land management fees necessary to fund monitoring and maintenance.
The applicant has provided a memorandum of understanding with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District in
order to assist in establishing the land stewardship plan. Also, a preliminary land stewardship plan was provided
that identifies areas of reserve and restoration. At the discretion of the City, the applicant may be required to
escrow sufficient funds for the maintenance and operation costs of conservation areas for up to four years
depending on restoration measures.
PARK PLAN REVIEW
Active Park Land
The subject site is generally within the '/2 mile and 1 mile radius of Medina Morningside Park. There is no
proposed direct connection between this development and the park within the subdivision design.
Natural Study Area
The Parks Plan identifies a "Natural Study Area" on the northern portion of the subject property, encompassing
the large wetland on the north of the site and the area adjacent. The applicant has identified these areas within
their proposed Conservation Area, which would be consistent with the Park Plan.
The Park Commission may wish to discuss whether there is interest in requiring any of this area to be dedicated
to the City as part of Park Dedication requirements. The applicant identifies a trail corridor north of the large
wetland, but the remaining property would be in private ownership and subject to a conservation easement. The
total buildable area to the north of the large wetland is 1.73 acre and the island is approximately 1.14 acre.
Trails
The Comprehensive Plan trail plan identifies five planned corridors on the site:
1. an east -west corridor through the center of the site from existing Deerhill Road to Homestead Drive
2. an east -west trail just to the south of the large wetland from existing Deerhill Road to the west of the
property
3. a trail along the wetland in the portion of the site across the wetland to the northeast
4. a north -south trail along the east of the site from the southern border, connecting to Morningside Road
and heading to the north of Morningside
5. a trail along Homestead Trail
The applicant is proposing turf trails from the existing Deer Hill Road that goes through Outlot E then branches
north and south to exit the site on the west.
The Park Commission reviewed a concept plan for this subdivision earlier in the year. The Park Commission
had felt strongly that a trail connection from this subdivision to Morningside Road was important. This would
make it convenient for residents of this subdivision to access the park in Morningside and to access the trail on
Willow Drive.
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The Park Commission appeared to be open to reducing the turf trails from Deerhill Road to the east to one,
rather than both trails 1 and 2.
There are multiple ways to implement the goals of the trail plan provided an east -west connection is provided in
the general area. The Master Plan could not contemplate the layout of the subdivision, and was based on the
premise that this subdivision would be 5 acre+ rural in nature.
Due to increased density being proposed by the applicant with the CD-PUD, it is reasonable and appropriate to
place the Master Plan within context of the new circumstances.
As noted above, trail 4 is planned in the northeast corner of the site. This area is separated from the development
by a large wetland area and is in the proposed conservation area. This segment would seem to be appropriate to
remain as a turf trail but should be discussed by the Park Commission.
Park Dedication
The subdivision ordinance permits the City to required dedication of land for park and trails, cash -in -lieu of
parkland dedication or a combination of the two.
The total area of the subject site is 170.63 acres and after deducting wetlands the buildable area is 132.43 acres.
The subdivision ordinance states that up to 10% of this land area may be required for dedication for park
purposes which would be 13.243 acres. The cash -in -lieu amount is based on 8% of the value of the land with the
minimum cash contribution being $3,500 per dwelling unit and the maximum at $8,000 per dwelling unit. The
maximum cash contribution would be capped at $336,000.
On the applicant's submission, there is identified approximately 2,850 linear feet of trail from existing
Deerhill Road to the west of the site. This could be seen as similar to trails 1 and 2 noted above. The
assumption would be that this would be provided within a 20' wide easement. Therefore, the applicant
is proposing to dedicate 1.31 acres which is 9.9% of the required dedication amount. Additionally, the
trail to the northeast of the wetland would be approximately 560 linear feet, for an area of 0.26 acres
(2.0% of the required dedication). These two trail corridors would reduce the park dedication fee by
$39,984.
A trail corridor to connect to Morningside Drive through the conservation area on east side of the plat
up to the trail along Deerhill Road would be an additional 1,940 linear feet (Option A). Assuming
again a 20 foot wide easement, this would be the dedication of an additional 0.89 acres, or 6.7% of the
required dedication. Option A is shown as a dashed pink line on Attachment C.
A trail corridor from Morningside Drive directly west to the north -south portion of Deerhill Road
would constitute approximately 1005 linear feet (Option B). Again, assuming a 20 foot wide easement,
the area of dedication would be 0.46 acre, or 3.5% of the required dedication. Option B is shown as a
dashed red line on Attachment C.
The Park Commission could discuss trail surface types for either option A or B, with perhaps a
hardcover trail from Morningside up to the street, and then turf for the remaining distance, assuming
bicycles could utilize the street and shoulder surfaces.
If Option B is chosen, the Park Commission should discuss whether a trail easement is desired along
Deerhill to connect north to the other proposed trails (Option B2). This segment would include 2,075
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linear feet, or an area of 0.95 acre, or 7.2% of the total dedication. Option B2 is shown as a dashed
brown line on Attachment C.
If the Park Commission and City Council determine that they would like to require the construction of
bituminous trails, the construction would also be credited against the park dedication requirements.
The City Engineer estimates approximately $60 per linear foot. Depending on which sections the City
requires to be paved, the cost may exceed the required park dedication for the subject subdivision.
The City will most likely start with $336,000 in cash and then deduct the trail easements and
construction costs. Staff will need to calculate based upon the recommendation of the Park
Commission.
At the least, it appears that the City should obtain easements over the trails shown by the applicant and
the trail corridor to the northeast of the large wetland, constituting 11.9% of the total required
dedication. If Option B were chosen to connect to Morningside, the easement would constitute 3.5% of
the total required dedication. Paving this segment of the trail would be equivalent of 17.9% of the
required dedication. These combined are equivalent of 33.3% of the total. If the City requires some of
the additional segments or more paving, this percentage would be increased.
The applicant has also requested due consideration for the private pool and open turf amenities shown
on their plans and also consideration for the conservation areas so that no additional fee would be
required. State statute states that the City "shall give due consideration to the open space, recreational,
or common areas and facilities open to the public that the applicant proposes to reserve for the
subdivision." The Park Commission can discuss what consideration is appropriate. The proposed pool
and recreational area are stated to be for the benefit of only residents of the subdivision and not the
general public.
ATTACHMENTS
A — Park Commission Minutes from February 18, 2015
B — Applicant Narrative
C — Plan showing Options described by staff
D — Plan Set
E — Comp Plan Park Plan
F — Comp Plan Trail Plan
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February 18, 2015
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The Park Commission of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on February 18, 2015 at 7:00
p.m. at Medina City Hall. Park Commission Chair Steve Lee presided.
1) Call to Order
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Also Present:
Steve Lee, Madeleine Linck, Lori Meehan, Dino
DesLauriers and Robin Reid
Nate Pearson and John Jacob
City Council member Lorie Cousineau, Public Works
Director Steve Scherer and Assistant to City Administrator
Jodi Gallup
2) Additions to the Agenda: None.
3) Approval of Minutes:
• January 21, 2015 Meeting
A motion was made by Reid and seconded by Meehan to approve the minutes from
January 21, 2015 as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda): None.
5) City Council Update
Lorie Cousineau gave the Park Commission a brief update on City Council actions since
the last time the Park Commission met.
6) Eagle Scout Project — Hamel Legion Park
Griffin Schneider stated that all the costs have been covered; noting that the flag pole and
signs will be donated. He specified that the concrete would not cost more than $3,500.
Schneider presented a new drawing for the concrete stating that the fences would be
brought in to allow for additional concrete slabs poured for spectators to sit with lawn
chairs.
DesLauriers stated that while meeting with them, they had agreed to only pour the three
concrete slabs for the bleachers and did not like that the plan had changed again to
include the additional side concrete slabs. He noted that the city is trying to clean the park
up and does not want too much concrete. He also noted that he thought it was a good idea
to move the fence up to improve the sightlines.
Discussion took place on the options for pouring concrete slabs. There was a general
consensus that the three slabs for the bleachers should be poured along with the small
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triangle pieces between the slabs to have one continuous piece of concrete, but the
additional side slabs should not be poured.
The Park Commission discussed the updated language and design of the dugout signs. It
was recommended the signs should be blue and white to match the existing signage in the
park. There was a general consensus that these signs were a good idea and direction was
given to DesLauriers to work with Schneider to finalize the language on the signs. Reid
offered to help proof read the final signs.
Meehan questioned if the concrete would cost less than $3,500 without the side slabs. It
was confirmed that it would cost less.
It was noted that the name of the park is Hamel Legion Park, not Hamel Memorial Park
as written on the proposed dugout signs.
The Park Commission summarized their recommendations as follows:
1. Pour three concrete pads for the bleachers with the triangles filled in, but not the
additional side slabs.
2. Moving the fence is a good idea to help sightlines.
3. The maintenance/dugout signs are a good idea and DesLauriers will work with
Schneider to finalize language
4. The flag pole will be replaced, but remain in the same location.
5. The monument will be moved to the approved location.
A motion was made by Linck and seconded by Meehan to recommend approval of the
Eagle Scout project with the items noted above. Motion passed unanimously.
7) Three Rivers Park District Presentation on Regional Trail Master Plan
Three Rivers Park District Planner Ann Rexine presented their Regional Trail Master
Plan to the Park Commission. She stated that the proposed 17 mile regional trail is broken
down into nine segments and will connect from Baker Park Reserve to Carver Park
Reserve. She noted that three of the segments are existing and the remaining segments
are part of a long range plan.
Rexine gave a little background on the history of this plan. She stated that the plan started
as a Minnetrista project to create a north/south connection. About two to three years ago,
Minnetrista turned the project over to Three Rivers Park District to take a look at it from
a regional level. Three Rivers Park District agreed to take the plan through the process to
get approval from the Metropolitan Council.
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Rexine noted that the Park Commission had asked about the funding sources of this
project. She referenced the funding section of the master plan stating that the entire
project including land acquisition will cost approximately $10.7 million. She stated that
Three Rivers Park District does not have all this money budgeted and anticipates
receiving federal funds for segments of the project. She stated that they have had success
in the past receiving federal funds. She noted that they will also seek local, state and
county grant opportunities. If the Metropolitan Council accepts this plan into their
system, they will contribute up to 75% of the cost for some of the land acquisitions.
Rexine stated that it is the intent of Three Rivers Park District to seek resolutions of
support from the communities in this regional trail plan to strengthen their application to
the Metropolitan Council and to help with future grant applications.
Discussion took place on the impact of each trail segment on private property, which will
be better determined at the time of engineering. The Park Commission also discussed
how private property would be acquired to complete some of the segments. Rexine
assured the commission that private property would only be acquired from willing land
owners.
Discussion took place on the location of trails along the right-of-way. Rexine noted that
trails would be planned off road as much as possible and if they are within the right-of-
way, a separation would be created from the vehicular traffic.
A draft resolution of support was read aloud.
A motion was made by Meehan and seconded by Linck to recommend to the City Council
to approve the resolution of support for the Three Rivers Park District Regional Trail
Master Plan. Motion passed unanimously.
8) Property Resources Development Corporation — PUD Concept Plan for a
Conservation Design subdivision of 42 lots on 170 gross acres located east of
Homestead Trail and west of Deerhill Road — Park Dedication Discussion
Gallup presented the staff report for Property Resources Development Corporation,
which has applied for a PUD Concept Plan for a Conservation Design subdivision of 42
lots on 170 gross acres located east of Homestead Trail and west of Deerhill Road. She
noted that approximately 40 acres of the site is buildable property and the applicant is
proposing to conserve 33% of it. She stated that 50 acres is unbuildable wetlands and
buffers, which will also be conserved.
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Gallup noted that under the Conservation Design subdivision the code permits flexibility
and potential density bonuses up to two times the density in order to preserve ecological
resources, wildlife corridors, scenic views, and rural character. She noted that the subject
site has a large wetland/tamarack swamp on the north end of the site with the remaining
property as tilled farmland. The large wetland is identified as moderate quality in the
Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS) and the property is identified as
a priority area in the Open Space Report.
Gallup noted that the plan identifies two trail corridors. One corridor runs east to west
from the end of Deerhill Road to the western boundary. The other corridor goes north
from the east -west trail to the edge of the wetland.
Gallup stated that the Park and Trail Master Plan identifies three turf trail corridors. One
corridor from Willow to Homestead approximately along Deerhill. The second corridor
along the southern edge of the tamarack swamp and the third corridor along the northern
edge of the tamarack swamp.
Gallup noted that for park dedication purposes, the city can require 10% of the buildable
land, 8% market value or a combination. If the city took the full 10% of the buildable
land it would be approximately 13.22 acres. If the city took the full cash fee it would be
estimated at $336,000. If a combination, the city only deducts trail easements outside of
the right-of-way. No credit would be given for pedestrian ways in the right-of-way which
act as sidewalks.
Gallup listed the following items for discussion:
• Confirm an interest in a trail north of the wetland, because it wasn't shown on the
applicants plan.
• Determine the type of trails. The master plan calls for turf, but discuss any interest
in a multi -use paved trail between Willow Drive and Baker Park Reserve.
• Trail locations are proposed immediately adjacent to streets. Is there any interest
to have trails in the conservation areas?
• Concern over ability to build a trail along Deerhill. Is there an alternative eastern
connection?
• No park proposed by applicant, but property is in the half mile radius of Medina
Morningside Park. Is there a need for an internal park or a connection to Medina
Morningside Park?
Jennifer Haskamp introduced herself as the Planning Consultant here on behalf of the
developer and property owner. She noted that they had come up with the existing plan by
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first looking at the areas on their property that needed to be conserved such as the
wetlands, steep slopes and vistas to the tamarack swamp. She stated that they
affectionately call the one acre lookout point to the tamarack swamp "the island", noting
that this area has quite spectacular views.
Haskamp stated that it was the land owner's intent to also show a trail easement on the
northeast corner of the site to be able to enjoy the view of the tamarack swamp from the
north.
Haskamp showed that the Trail Plan's east -west connection is provided by following the
right-of-way up and down along the curved road. She noted that the north -south
connection is provided in the open space and continues up to the island. She clarified that
the trails are being proposed within the right-of-way, but the roads are planned to be
narrow which will allow for the trail to be separated from the road by a boulevard.
Haskamp stated that the City's Comprehensive Plan has a passive park study area shown
right where this property is located. She stated that the island is approximately one acre in
size and would be a perfect location for a natural park.
Reid observed that the north -south trail connection would run through the back yards of
lot 1 and lot 2. She questioned if those future land owners would know about the planned
trail? She also questioned if the other future landowners would be aware that horses could
be riding through the turf trail in their front yards?
Haskamp described the various conservation areas on the site, noting that the center 40
acres will be undergoing some wetland restoration to help the wetlands better function
together. The "D" shaped area to the south of the curved road would have low plantings
and is envisioned as a communal area for neighborhood gatherings. She noted that the
next step in the process would be to create a land stewardship plan, noting that they have
initiated conversations with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
Scherer stated that there is a need to connect Medina Morningside to Baker Park Reserve
and to get the school kids from this development down to the Willow Drive Trail, but the
people using these trail connections will want asphalt not turf.
Lee stated that he would like to see a trail connection from the cul-de-sac in Medina
Morningside to the trails in this plan, with the trails running north and then west through
the conservation areas. He noted that as a Park Commission, they have been trying to
create off road trails.
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Scherer noted that the city is constrained on Deerhill Road as they are limited to statutory
use of the road. He also noted that the lots on Deerhill are small and will not subdivide in
the future.
Haskamp stated that the land owner and developer are opposed to paved trails through the
conservation areas to preserve the character of these areas.
Haskamp suggested that the trail connection from Morningside should head straight west
through the side yards of lots 39 and 40 and connect to the road instead of going straight
north through the conservation area.
Meehan asked what the anticipated demographics of the people that will live in this
subdivision. She questioned if it would be families and Orono school kids? She asked
Haskamp if she saw a benefit to connect this subdivision with Medina Morningside to
access the park?
Haskamp stated that there absolutely was a benefit to connect this subdivision to the park.
She was not sure of the exact demographics of the neighborhood, but imaged there would
be families living there with the close proximately to Orono Schools. She stated that they
are currently in the process of doing a market study to determine the demographics and
what types of amenities should be included in the subdivision, such as a community pool
or tot lot. She noted that this subdivision is different than the typical subdivision because
the lots are one to one and a half acres in size and are all positioned to be able to enjoy
more acreage of protected space. She envisioned that some of the property owners may
be empty nesters looking to downsize from a ten acre parcel. These people will have the
feeling of a five acre parcel without having to maintain five acres because of the way the
lots will be positioned.
The Park Commission came to a general consensus and provided the following comments
to the applicant:
• Would like to see a trail connection to Medina Morningside.
• Would like to see turf trails and some bike connection/paved trail from east to
west.
9) 2015 Goals Review
Lee suggested that each member adopt or lead a team on one or more of the goals for
2015. The members each adopted the goals below:
• Friends of the Park Program — Linck & Meehan
• Park & Trail Master Plan — Lee & Reid
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• Signage at Lakeshore Park — Reid & Gallup
• The Park at Fields of Medina — DesLauriers & Pearson
• Planned Park Improvements — Each member will adopt a park at the next meeting.
• Sign at Holy Name Park — Jacob
• Medina Road Trail — Scherer
• Baseball Maintenance Plan — DesLauriers, Gallup & Scherer
10) Staff Report
• Scherer stated that the City Council had approved the plans and specifications and
authorized staff to go out for bid for the concrete and site work at the Park at
Fields of Medina.
• Scherer reported that Lennar will be planting over 170 trees in Hamel Legion
Park this summer, which will largely complete the park's landscape plan. He
noted that some of the varieties of trees would be different than shown in the plan
based on recommendations from our landscape architect at WSB.
11) Adjourn
A motion was made by DesLauriers, seconded by Reid and passed unanimously, to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jodi Gallup.
application
Conservation Design
rianneci Unit Develo-ment (CD -FM))
General Plan of Development
submitted to City of Medina, Minnesota
applicant Property Resources Development Corporation, Inc. (PRDC)
owner Stonegate Farm, Inc.
date June 16, 2015 Rev.
May 8, 2105
PRDC CD -MD General Plan of Development
Table of Contents
Narrative (Revised) 4 - 11
Table 1: Site Tabulation (Revised) 8
Table 2: Lot Count & Size 9
Table 3: Outlot Summary (Revised) 11
Appendices
Tamarack Ridge 1st Addition Preliminary Plat (Yield Plan)
Traffic Memo, Traffic Impact Group, LLC
Site Distance Analysis
Preliminary Land Stewardship Plan
DRAFT Conservation Easement
Concept Plan + Site Design Process
Septic Report
Stormwater Report
Figures (Under separate cover)
Existing Conditions
Preliminary Plat (Revised to Include Wellhead Protection Area)
Grading & Erosion Control
Landscape Plan
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
Appendix 5
Separate Cover
Separate Cover
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Introduction and Team
PRDC is pleased to submit our application for the General Plan of Development stage of a Conservation
Design Planned Unit Development (CD-PUD) subdivision to be called Stonegate. After the Concept
Plan review process, PRDC worked with our Team to further refine our plans in an effort to respond to
comments we heard from neighbors, staff, planning commissioners, park commissioners and city council
members. We are confident that the following application materials demonstrate our commitment to
creating an exceptional conservation subdivision that follows the agreements made within the Contingent
Settlement Agreement (CSA) while meeting the objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Open
Space Report.
Project Team
Applicant:
Attorney:
Civil Engineer
& Surveyor:
Landscape
Architect:
Property Resources Development
Corporation, Inc. (PRDC)
6851 Flying Cloud Drive, Suite A
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Monroe Moxness Berg
7760 France Avenue S., Ste. 700
Edina, MN 55435
Sathre-Bergquist, Inc.
Terramark, Inc.
Owner:
Planner:
Ecologist:
Septic
Design:
Stonegate Farm, Inc.
6851 Flying Cloud Drive, Suite A
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
SHC, LLC
Applied Ecological Services, Inc.
Miller's Sewage Treatment
Solutions
Site Snapshot
Subdivision Name:
Present Zoning
Proposed Zoning
Present Land Use
Proposed Land Use
Site Size
Location:
Stonegate
RR (Rural Residential)
CD-PUD (Conservation Design - Planned Unit Development)
RR (Rural Residential)
RR (Rural Residential)
170.63 Acres (approx.)
NE of the CR-6 and Homestead Trail Intersection
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General Plan of Development
Section 827.35 Subd. 3 General Plan of Development Implementation of Concept Plan
The foundation for PRDC's General Plan of Development materials is the Concept Plan that was recently
reviewed by the City. The materials contained within this submittal build upon the general nature of the
Concept Plan CD-PUD stage providing the additional detail necessary to entitle and ultimately develop the
Subject property into a conservation subdivision. The site characteristics of the Concept Plan, including
lot sizes, road location, access, quantity of open space/conservation area, and unit count are all generally
consistent with what is proposed in the Stonegate Preliminary Plat and General Plan of Development
materials. PRDC's summary of the ordinance requirements that specifically relate to the General Plan of
Development for a CD-PUD are provided below:
(a) Zoning
The Subject property is zoned Rural Residential and as a part of this process PRDC proposes to rezone the
site to CD-PUD. PRDC will respect many of the dimensional standards contained within the underlying
RR zoning district including setbacks of principal structures (front yard), coverage standards and access
requirements. As stated within the City's zoning ordinance the purpose of the CD-PUD is to "preserve the
City's ecological resources, wildlife corridors, scenic views, and rural character while allowing residential
development consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Open Space
Report..." PRDC believes that developing the site utilizing the CD-PUD designation will meet the City's
objectives by protecting, enhancing and restoring key areas of the site supporting the goals as stated within
the City's Open Space Report.
Areas of Flexibility
The City's Conservation Design District ordinance Section 827.55 Intent, Subd. 1, states "It is the intent
of the City to accomplish the stated purpose of this District by approving a Planned Unit Development.
In exchange for achieving the conservation objectives, it is the intent of the City to provide density and
design flexibility..." PRDC's proposed preliminary plat protects approximately 90 acres in some type of
open space, of which approximately 88 acres will be protected by a permanent Conservation Easement
(approximately 84 of the 88 acres meets the City's definition of Conservation Area). As stated within
the attached Preliminary Land Stewardship Plan, PRDC intends to protect areas of existing ecological
significance, and restore areas within the Conservation Area (CA) to conditions that will enhance the
natural resources of the area. In exchange, PRDC is requesting flexibility from the City's zoning ordinance
in the following (additional detail provided on Pages 11-12) :
• Proposed lot sizes range from 1.39 acres to 2.63 acres. (The conventional subdivision standards for RR
require a 5.0 acre minimum lot size).
• Homes will be custom built, and as such some flexibility from conventional side -yard setbacks may be
necessary. However, we will respect the City's standards as set forth in Section 827.61 Subd. 2 (a)(1).
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