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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09.15.2021 Park Commission Meeting Packet Posted 9/10/2021 Page 1 of 1 AGENDA MEDINA PARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 7:00 P.M. MEDINA CITY HALL 2052 COUNTY ROAD 24 1) Call to Order 2) Additions to Agenda 3) Approval of the Minutes from:  August 18, 2021 Regular Meeting 4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda) 5) City Council Update 6) Marsh Pointe Preserve – Preliminary Plat – 4250-4292 Arrowhead Drive – Park Dedication Review 7) Lakeshore Park Preliminary Concept Plan Review 8) Staff Report a) General Items 9) Adjourn 1 MEMORANDUM TO: Medina Park Commission FROM: Jodi Gallup, Assistant City Administrator DATE OF REPORT: September 10, 2021 DATE OF MEETING: September 15, 2021 SUBJECT: 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. No attachments for this item. 5. City Council Update This is a reoccurring agenda item to have the City Council Liaison to the Park Commission give an update at each meeting on what is happening at the Council level. City Council member Joseph Cavanaugh has been appointed as the Liaison to the Park Commission for 2021. No attachments for this item. 6. Marsh Pointe Preserve – Preliminary Plat – 4250-4292 Arrowhead Drive – Park Dedication Review BPS Properties LLC has requested preliminary plat approval for a 38-unit villa development located east of Arrowhead Drive and south of Bridgewater and Medina Lake Preserve. The attached staff report details the identified park and trail needs in this area. See attached report. Recommended Action: Provide recommendation on park and trail needs including: 1) Easement and construction of trail from Arrowhead Drive to Medina Lake Preserve (including connection to parking area) 2) Nose-in on-street parking adjacent to Medina Lake Preserve along with trail connections to the park. 3) Easement for future Diamond Lake Trail Corridor from Medina Lake Preserve to the south of the property – location to allow flexibility depending on development to south 7. Lakeshore Park Preliminary Concept Plan Review Landscape Architect Candace Amberg with WSB prepared three high level preliminary concept plan designs for Lakeshore Park to help the Park Commission visualize the park with different layouts to get the conversation started. The Lakeshore Park subcommittee, Troy Hutchinson & Nila Norman, met with staff on September 7th to review the three concept plans and discuss recommended modifications. We all agreed to use Concept One as a starting point with a few modifications. The attached memo lists the subcommittee’s likes, dislikes, and recommended changes. 2 Recommended Action: Discuss initial thoughts on concept plans. Discuss next steps on how to engage the public in the review process. 8. Staff Report a. General Items. This agenda item is to give a verbal update on any other general park items. Staff representation at the September 15th Park Commission meeting will be Planning Director Dusty Finke, Public Works Administrative Assistant Lisa DeMars, and Public Works Director Steve Scherer. Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT August 18, 2021 Page 1 of 3 The Park Commission of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on August 18, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., at Medina City Hall. Park Commission Chair John Jacob presided. 1) Call to Order Commissioners Present: Mary Morrison, John Jacob, Nila Norman, Troy Hutchinson, Angela Bernhardt, Terry Sharp Youth Member Present: Katya Cavanaugh and Emily Jans Commissioners Absent: Steve Lee Also Present: Public Works Director Steve Scherer, Assistant City Administrator Jodi Gallup, Councilmember Joe Cavanaugh 2) Additions to the Agenda: None. 3) Approval of the Minutes from: • July 21, 2021 Meeting o A motion was made by Morrison and seconded by Sharp to approve the minutes from July 21, 2021 as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda): None. 5) City Council Update Cavanaugh provided an update on recent City Council actions. 6) Medina Townhome Development LLC – 1432 County Road 29 Planning Unit Development – Park & Trail Review Gallup provided a staff report noting the applicant, Medina Townhome Development LLC, has requested a Planned Unit Development (PUD) General Plan Review and Site Plan Review for a proposed 23-unit townhome development at 1432 County Road 29, north of Highway 12 and east of County Road 29. She noted the City Council reviewed a concept plan earlier this spring. Gallup stated the site is guided for high density residential with 12-15 units/acre, which this plan would meet the low-end density requirements within the R4 zoning district. Gallup explained that since the applicant is proposing rental townhomes, the site is not being subdivided, therefore the Park Dedication ordinance is not triggered. However, the applicant is requesting a PUD, which provides flexibility to underlying zoning and gives the City a high level of discretion to meet other objectives of the City including park and trail amenities. Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT August 18, 2021 Page 2 of 3 Josh Sanderson, representing the applicant, showed the Park Commission a picture of the site plan and tot-lot/gathering area. He stated the plan includes a small playground, roughly 35 feet by 38 feet, and a picnic area with two picnic tables and a community grill. Gallup noted the closest active park is approximately half a mile from the site located in Maple Plain. She also noted the site is 800 feet from a paved trail leading into Baker Park Reserve to the north and near the railroad trail tunnel to the south of Highway 12. Gallup stated there is only one private property owner to the north of this proposed development separating this development from Baker Park Reserve’s trail system. Gallup stated that staff would recommend at the very least that the City should secure enough right- of-way/trail easement to accommodate a future trail along the western edge of the property along County Road 29. Staff would further recommend that the applicant grade the site and account for stormwater plans to accommodate the future trail. This would give Baker Park Reserve the ability to pave a trail from their existing trail entrance down to this site once the final property develops. Gallup asked the Park Commissioners if they had any feedback for the applicant and if they thought the proposed recreational amenities were sufficient? Jacob asked the applicant about the expected occupancy levels for each townhome. Sanderson noted the townhomes were being built for families with each of the 23 units being three or four bedrooms. Hutchinson inquired about the road leading into the development and how that would connect to the larger property to the southeast, which is being proposed as additional future high density residential. He noted that this larger lot to the southeast might provide the City with an opportunity to acquire additional park land or recreational amenities for these residents. Morrison noted that the proposed site was very dense with 23-units on just over two acres of land, along with all the hardcover for driveways. She questioned if the site met density and hardcover limits, which the applicant confirmed it did. Gallup noted that the City Council had the same initial reaction to the applicant’s concept plan earlier this spring, which the applicant did adjust the plan to accommodate some of their concerns by removing one townhome unit to allow for guest parking and incorporating the tot-lot and gathering space. She also noted that this site is zoned for high density residential, which limits what the applicant can do with only two acres. Norman asked the applicant to consider all ages of children when purchasing playground equipment for the tot-lot. She cautioned that play equipment for “tots” will only be used for children ages 2-3 years old and be underutilized as the City has firsthand experience with this in one of our existing parks. Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT August 18, 2021 Page 3 of 3 Jacob asked if the applicant had considered adding a basketball hoop. Sanderson agreed that the play equipment should be for children of all ages and did not believe the site was large enough to accommodate a basketball court or hoop. He noted that children would have access to a basketball court within half a mile at the Orono School District facility/park in Maple Plain. Hutchinson stated he thought the applicant made good use of the available space for this townhome development. Bernhardt commented that it was great the site would have close access to Orono Schools. A motion was made by Morrison and seconded by Sharp to recommend to the City Council that the development maximize recreational opportunities for all ages along with incorporating gathering places as shown in the proposed plan. Additionally, recommending the City require any necessary trail easements on the western boundary and that the applicant grade and account for the stormwater system for the future trail. Motion passed unanimously. 7) Staff Report General Items – Gallup provided an update on Lakeshore Park, noting that the City has contracted with WSB to provide some high-level design ideas for Lakeshore Park. She noted that the quote came in at a price not to exceed $3,200 to produce two alternative high-level conceptual designs. She noted that staff plans to bring these designs back to the Park Commission at the September 15th meeting for initial review. 8) Adjourn A motion was made by Sharp, seconded by Hutchinson, and passed unanimously, to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Marsh Pointe Preserve Page 1 of 4 September 15, 2021 Prelim Park/Trail Review Park Commission Meeting MEMORANDUM TO: Park Commission FROM: Dusty Finke, Planning Director DATE: September 10, 2021 MEETING: September 15, 2021 Park Commission SUBJ: Marsh Pointe Preserve – Preliminary Park/Trail Review 4250-4292 Arrowhead Drive Background BPS Properties LLC has requested preliminary plat approval for a 38-unit villa development located east of Arrowhead Drive and south of Bridgewater and Medina Lake Preserve. The subject site is currently four homes served by a private gravel road east of Arrowhead which is proposed to be redeveloped into more homesites. The subject site is guided for Low Density Residential (LDR) development with a density of 2-3 units/net acre. A large wetland is located south and east of the subject property. An aerial of the site can be found below. Marsh Pointe Preserve Page 2 of 4 September 15, 2021 Prelim Park/Trail Review Park Commission Meeting Parks/Trail/Open Space Plan The City’s Parks/Trail/Open Space Plan identifies the need for several improvements in the vicinity of this project. • Land for access and parking is for Medina Lake Preserve in the northeastern portion of the site. • A paved trail connection is identified from Arrowhead Drive to Medina Lake Preserve. • The City Council recently supported a potential route for the Dimond Lake Regional Trail Master Plan which would potentially connect Arrowhead Drive to the southeastern portion of the site with a potential boardwalk to the southeast to ultimately connect with the Park at the Fields of Medina. The Trail Plan includes the following additional information: Medina Lake Preserve Trail Connection & Potential Park Expansion Area Description – This trail will run approximately 1/3 mile east from the Arrowhead Drive trail and connect Medina Lake Preserve. A trail head shall also be considered at the Medina Lake Preserve. Need – This trail will provide a connection to Medina Lake Preserve from the nearby Bridgewater and Fields of Medina neighborhoods and to large employers south along the Arrowhead Drive trail. Location – meandering off-street to the extent possible. Surface Type – paved. Opportunities & Contingencies – To be constructed as development occurs. A floating bridge connection may be considered across the large wetland for a more direct link to the Park at Fields of Medina. Park Dedication Requirements The City’s subdivision ordinance requires the following to be dedicated for parks, trails and public open space purposes, at the City’s option: • Land – 1.6 acres – Up to 10% of the buildable land • Cash-in-lieu of land – TBD, but likely between $175,000-$250,000 – $8% of the pre- developed market value; minimum of $3500/residential unit, maximum of $8000/residential unit • Combination of the above Preliminary Plan Review The original plans submitted by the applicant did not include provisions for the trail nor the access or parking for Medina Lake Preserve despite the fact that staff discussed these requirements at length with the developer prior to application. Staff believes these improvements are a high priority for the City and has indicated that we will be strongly recommending that the City require provisions for the improvements with the development. Marsh Pointe Preserve Page 3 of 4 September 15, 2021 Prelim Park/Trail Review Park Commission Meeting At this point, the developer is working on revisions to the plans. Staff has provided general direction to the applicant, but thought it would be helpful for the Park Commission to review while plans are still in the works. Following is the preliminary feedback that staff provided to the applicant related to parks and trails: • As indicated continuously through pre-application discussions, the City’s trail plan identifies a trail connection from Arrowhead Drive to Medina Lake Preserve. Staff will recommend a trail connection be required as portion of park dedication requirements. Two possibilities may be along the wetland edge on the south of Block 1 or along the north of the project (including north of Block 2). Potential options shown in green on the attached. The Park Commission will review and make a recommendation for location to the City Council. The applicant may want to consider incorporating a location into the design rather than waiting for Park Commission to recommend location. In such case, staff recommends a location which prevents unnecessary driveway crossings and that provides a quality user experience (views, separation from streets, etc.) • As indicated continuously during pre-application discussions, staff will recommend land dedication necessary for a parking area and trailhead south of Medina Lake Preserve within this site. As discussed during pre-application discussions, it may be possible to incorporate an area for nose-in parking as part of the street improvements within the site, which may be a viable alternative to additional dedication of land. If parking and a trailhead is not provided in connection with the proposed improvements, staff will recommend that the City require land dedication for such purpose. • As indicated in pre-application discussions, the City has approved a potential route for the Diamond Lake Regional Trail Master Plan which similar connects Arrowhead Drive, but then would include a boardwalk across the wetland to the south. Staff will recommend that trail easements for this future trail connection be required as part of park dedication. Staff has consulted with Three Rivers Park on potential locations, and generally, the objectives would include: a) minimizing length of boardwalk across wetland; b) minimizing driveway crossings; c) maximizing trail user experience; d) flexibility for route connections to south (potentially multiple easement locations). Potential options are displayed in pink on the attached site plan. One opportunity may be from Medina Lake Preserve behind Lots 15-17, Block 3. These lots appear deeper and trees could be preserved to provide a buffer. Potential locations are identified in attached. The applicant is welcome to suggest alternative locations but they must address the objectives noted above. Staff also provided the attached exhibit which provided some potential locations for trail corridors. Park Commission Feedback Staff intends to formally present the preliminary plat to the Park Commission at a future meeting after updated plans are submitted and reviewed. However, because the park and trail locations have the potential to affect the site layout, staff thought it was appropriate for the Park Commission to provide preliminary feedback as well. If the Park Commission recommends a significant amount of land dedication, it would affect the site layout. Marsh Pointe Preserve Page 4 of 4 September 15, 2021 Prelim Park/Trail Review Park Commission Meeting As described in the comments to the applicant, staff believes it is possible to provide the parking and access to Medina Lake Preserve adjacent to the proposed street in the development, rather than requiring significant land dedication to create an off-street parking area. As a result, staff is recommending the following: 1) Easement and construction of trail from Arrowhead Drive to Medina Lake Preserve (including connection to parking area) 2) Nose-in on-street parking adjacent to Medina Lake Preserve along with trail connections to the park. 3) Easement for future Diamond Lake Trail Corridor from Medina Lake Preserve to the south of the property – location to allow flexibility depending on development to south Staff is requesting the following Park Commission feedback: 1) Whether on-street nose-in parking (6 stalls) along with trail connections into Medina Lake Preserve is sufficient rather than requiring additional land for an off-street parking lot. 2) Feedback on preferred location/route for the City trail between Arrowhead Drive and Medina Lake Preserve 3) Feedback on potential easement location for Diamond Lake Regional Trail Attachments 1. Applicant Narrative 2. Park and Trail Plan Map 3. Site Plan with staff suggested trail opportunities To the City of Medina: BPS Properties, LLC (George Stickney & Bruce Paddock) are seeking preliminary plat approval for our 38 lot upper -bracket detached villa home project over the 38.85 approximate acres of property located at 4250, 4268, 4290 and 4292 Arrowhead Drive, Medina, MN. This property is ideally suited for this type of home and the completion of this project will only enhance property values surrounding this beautiful acreage. The roundabout access shall serve to control traffic speed and serve all new and existing homeowners with safer and efficient traffic flow to and from their homes. 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Legend Trails Existing Paved Trail Existing Shoulder Trail Existing Turf Trail Existing Sidewalk Proposed Paved Trail Proposed Shoulder Trail Proposed Turf Trail Future Park Search Area Parks Existing Park Potential Park Expansion Regional Corridors Regional Trail Search Corridor 988 990 992 998 1000 982 984 986 984 982 L.P. % 3. 0 G . B . % 2 . 5 H. P . % 1. 5 % 2.0 % 5.0 9 9 8 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 6 10 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 4 10 0 6 992 991 990 9 9 2 99 2 99 6 99 8 10 0 0 10 0 2 996 99 8 99 0 988 98 8 98 8 98 6 98 4 990 988 986 984 982 984 986 988 990 992 996 996 992 99 6 99 2 99 2 99 6 986 98 8 . 2 9 8 8 . 5 21+00 22+0 0 23 + 0 0 24 + 0 0 2 5 + 0 0 2 6 + 0 0 27 + 0 0 28 + 0 0 29 + 0 0 30 + 0 0 31 + 0 0 31 + 4 3 . 7 1 POND (11P) BTM = 977.00 NWL = 982.00 HWL = 984.20 POND (12P) BTM = 979.00 NWL = 984.50 HWL=987.39 SB-1 G RWO TO: Medina Park Commission FROM: Jodi Gallup, Assistant City Administrator DATE: September 8, 2021 RE: Lakeshore Park Preliminary Concept Plans Landscape Architect Candace Amberg with WSB prepared three high level preliminary concept plan designs for Lakeshore Park to help the Park Commission visualize the park with different layouts to get the conversation started. The Lakeshore Park subcommittee, Troy Hutchinson & Nila Norman, met with staff on September 7th to review the three concept plans and discuss recommended modifications. We all agreed to use Concept One as a starting point with a few modifications. Below is a list of our likes, dislikes, and recommended changes. Concept One: Likes • Correct spot for basketball court • Seating overlook on north side is nice Dislikes • Circle trail on north side is too much pavement (like trails leading to features, but loop isn’t necessary) • Do not want to remove too many trees on hillside (it opens views, but will cause erosion) • Pollinator garden will turn into weeds and be more to maintain Recommended Changes • Add a covered pavilion seating area on the north end • Add horseshoe pit or other small lawn game area on north side • Could a larger basketball court with two hoops fit into proposed area? • If possible, add Canoe/Kayak rack near toilet/trash enclosure o Look into how many canoe/kayak racks would fit near portable bathroom (room for 12 kayaks?) Charge $275 each for the season – lottery system o Minneapolis example: (https://www.minneapolisparks.org/rentals__permits/watercraft_storage__ rentals/canoekayak_rack_rentals/) MEMORANDUM Concept Two: Likes • Picnic shelter, but move to deck overlook area • Canoe/Kayak rack Dislikes • Do not like that it takes out existing playground Concept Three: Likes • Location of play area could fit a full basketball court Dislikes • Do not want to remove boat launch • Basketball hoops not by house Scale in Feet 0’50’25’N Lakeshore Park - Concept 1 Medina, Minnesota September 9, 2021 | WSB Project number: 018760-000 Medina, Minnesota September 9, 2021 | WSB Project number: 018760-000 SEATING OVERLOOK UNDERSIZED HALF BASKETBALL COURT ADDED PICNIC TABLE AREA EXPANDED PLAYGROUND PORTABLE RESTROOM POLLINATOR / WOODLAND GARDEN EXISTING BOAT RAMP Scale in Feet 0’50’25’N Lakeshore Park - Concept 2 Medina, Minnesota September 9, 2021 | WSB Project number: 018760-000 Medina, Minnesota September 9, 2021 | WSB Project number: 018760-000 DECK OVERLOOK VOLLEYBALL OR UNDERSIZED FULL BASKETBALL COURT PICNIC SHELTER PICNIC SPACE PORTABLE RESTROOM PLAY AREA CANOE/ KAYAK RACK EXISTING BOAT RAMP Scale in Feet 0’50’25’N Lakeshore Park - Concept 3 Medina, Minnesota September 9, 2021 | WSB Project number: 018760-000 Medina, Minnesota September 9, 2021 | WSB Project number: 018760-000 STAIRS PLAY AREA RAISED DECK OVERLOOK PICNIC SHELTER OPEN LAWN PORTABLE RESTROOM MULTI-COURT (2 BASKETBALL HOOPS AND INNER NET)