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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-16-2019 Park Commission Meeting Packet Posted 10/10/2019 Page 1 of 1 AGENDA MEDINA PARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019 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:  September 18, 2019 Regular Meeting 4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda) 5) City Council Update 6) Mark of Excellence Homes – Weston Woods – East of Mohawk Drive and North of Hwy 55 – Comprehensive Plan Amendment and PUD Concept Plan – Park Dedication Review 7) Staff Report a) General Items 8) Adjourn Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT September 18, 2019 Medina City Hall Page 1 of 2 The Park Commission of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on September 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at Medina City Hall. Park Commission Vice Chair Ann Thies presided. 1) Call to Order Commissioners Present: Ann Thies, John Jacob, Terry Sharp, Mary Morrison Commissioners Absent: Steve Lee, Elizabeth Weir, Jeff Rumsey Also Present: Public Works Director Steve Scherer, Assistant City Administrator Jodi Gallup, City Council member John Anderson 2) Additions to the Agenda: None 3) Approval of the Minutes from: August 21, 2019 Regular Meeting A motion was made by Jacob and seconded by Sharp to approve the minutes from August 21, 2019 as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda): None. 5) City Council Update Anderson provided an update to the Park Commission on recent City Council actions. 6) Hamel Athletic Club Request – Quad 4 Field Improvements Mike Kneller with the Hamel Athletic Club presented a request for field improvements to convert the Quad # 4 Field in Hamel Legion Park to a regulation Little League Field. He explained that these improvements would involve converting the field to a grassed infield with irrigation. Kneller stated that the Hamel Athletic Club has ambitions to host a District 1 tournament. Currently, Hamel Legion Park has two grassed infields and with the addition of one more field, they will have a total of three fields to host a tournament. He stated that this improvement to the field complex will make the Hamel Athletic Club program more desirable for kids that are 9-12 years old. The Park Commission questioned the purpose of installing a grassed infield vs. leaving the infield with ag lime. Kneller stated that the grass slows the ball down, which is more desirable for Little League. Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT September 18, 2019 Medina City Hall Page 2 of 2 The Park Commission questioned if grassing the infield will limit the ability of other teams to utilize this field. It was noted that the fields are mainly used for Little League with the fields being used as a backup location for one softball tournament each spring. If this project moves forward, the park will have three Little League fields, two softball fields, and one regulation baseball field. The Park Commission questioned the additional maintenance requirements for a grassed infield. Scherer stated that the infield would need to be mowed and irrigated. He also stated that the fields need to be graded around the 1st and 3rd base line every few years to fix the edges, which is required on all the fields. Kneller stated that the Hamel Athletic Club would be responsible for purchasing a cover for the clay mound and repairing the clay mound as needed. Kneller stated that the Hamel Athletic Club has received a quote from the same installation contractor, Sam’s Lawn Landscaping, that has installed the other grassed infields in the park. He recommended using this contractor for efficiency and system continuity. He stated that the Hamel Athletic Club is willing to fund the improvements to this field at 100% of the cost, which is $13,750. A motion was made by Jacob, seconded by Sharp to recommend approval of the Quad # 4 field conversion and irrigation installation agreement with Sam’s Lawn Landscaping and to accept the donation from the Hamel Athletic Club for this project. Motion passed unanimously. 7) Staff Report • General Items – Gallup reminded the Park Commissioners that Medina Celebration Day will be held on Saturday, September 21st. Sharp and Thies confirmed they will be at the event to promote Medina’s parks and trails and educate residents on the Municipal Park Fund. 8) Adjourn A motion was made by Sharp, seconded by Morrison and passed unanimously, to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jodi Gallup Mark Smith – Weston Woods Page 1 of 9 October 16, 2019 Comp Plan Amendment/PUD Concept Plan Park Commission Meeting MEMORANDUM TO: Park Commission FROM: Dusty Finke, Planning Director; through Asst. City Administrator Gallup DATE: October 10, 2019 MEETING: October 16, 2019 Park Commission SUBJ: Mark Smith (Mark of Excellence Homes) – Weston Woods E. of Mohawk Dr., N. of Hwy 55 and 1952 Chippewa Road – Comprehensive Plan Amendment and PUD Concept Plan Review Deadline Application Received: August 8, 2019 Review Deadline: Extended by applicant to allow jurisdictional review Summary of Request Mark Smith has requested a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept Plan Review for a proposed development of two properties north of Highway 55 and east of Mohawk Drive. The concept plan proposes: • 76 twinhomes on the northern property (referred to as “Roy property”) • Combination of uses on the southern property (referred to as “Cavanaugh property”): o 41 single-family lots o 33 townhomes o 5.5 acres park/open space. An aerial of the site and surrounding property can be found at the top of the following page. The aerial shows existing land uses and describes planned land uses as follows: • The Roy property is 80 acres in area but is over ½ wetland, with approximately 28 net acres after deducting wetland and required wetland buffer. Almost all of the upland property is tilled farmland. There is an existing home and farm buildings in the southwest corner of the site. • The Cavanaugh property is 55 acres in size, with approximately 28.5 net acres after deducting wetlands and required wetland buffers. A large wetland is located along the east end of the site and drainageways divide the site into three areas (south, northwest, and northeast). In addition, there are approximately 13 acres of woods which bisect the site along the ridge. These woods abut the large wetland in the southern portion of the site and bisect the northern portion of the site. There are two 4-acre farmed areas along Mohawk Drive and approximately 6.5 acres of vacant grassland on the northeast of the site. • Polaris and The Wealshire are located to the west of the site. OSI is southeast of the large wetland, along with additional future Business property to the north of OSI. The Bridgewater neighborhood is located across the large wetland to the east of the site. Homes on rural lots are located north and northwest of the site. These lots are zoned Rural-Residential-Urban Reserve, but included in the Future Development Area designation and may be considered for addition to the municipal sewer and water system in future Comprehensive Plan processes. Mark Smith – Weston Woods Page 2 of 9 October 16, 2019 Comp Plan Amendment/PUD Concept Plan Park Commission Meeting The Roy property is approximately 28 net acres, guided for Low Density Residential development (2-3 units/net acre) within the 2025 staging period. The Cavanaugh property is approximately 28.5 net acres guided for Business development within the 2020 staging period. PUD Concept Plan The purpose of a PUD Concept Plan is to provide feedback to the applicant prior to a formal application. Generally, the Planning Commission and City Council do not take any formal action and the feedback is purely advisory. In this case, the City will need to act on the Comprehensive Plan which has been requested and is being reviewed concurrently. The PUD would effectively be contingent upon the land use changes requested in the Comprehensive Plan amendment. Purpose of a Planned Unit Development According to Section 827.25, PUD provisions are established to provide comprehensive procedures and standards designed to allow greater flexibility in the development of neighborhoods and/or nonresidential areas by incorporating design modifications and allowing for a mixture of uses. The PUD process, by allowing deviation from the strict provisions of this Mark Smith – Weston Woods Page 3 of 9 October 16, 2019 Comp Plan Amendment/PUD Concept Plan Park Commission Meeting Code related to setbacks, lot area, width and depth, yards, and other development standards is intended to encourage: 1. Innovations in development to the end that the growing demands for all styles of economic expansion may be met by greater variety in type, design, and placement of structures and by the conservation and more efficient use of land in such developments. 2. Higher standards of site and building design. 3. The preservation, enhancement, or restoration of desirable site characteristics such as high quality natural resources, wooded areas, wetlands, natural topography and geologic features and the prevention of soil erosion. 4. Innovative approaches to stormwater management and low-impact development practices which result in volume control and improvement to water quality beyond the standard requirements of the City. 5. Maintenance of open space in portions of the development site, preferably linked to surrounding open space areas, and also enhanced buffering from adjacent roadways and lower intensity uses. 6. A creative use of land and related physical development which allows a phased and orderly development and use pattern and more convenience in location and design of development and service facilities. 7. An efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets thereby lower development costs and public investments. 8. A development pattern that effectuates the objectives of the Medina Comprehensive Plan. (PUD is not intended as a means to vary applicable planning and zoning principles.) 9. A more desirable and creative environment than might be possible through the strict application on zoning and subdivision regulations of the City. Comprehensive Plan Amendment The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment can be generally described as: • Change of land use of 17 net acres of the Cavanaugh property from Business to Low Density Residential (2-3 units/net acre) • Change of land use of 4.75 net acres of the Cavanaugh property from Business to Medium Density Residential (5-7 units/net acre) • Change of land use for approximately 5.5 net acres of the Cavanaugh property from Business to public park and open space • Change of Staging of the Roy property (approximately 28 acres) to allow development after 2019 instead of after 2025 When considering requests to amend the Comprehensive Plan, the Vision and Community Goals (Chapter 2) provide general guidance. When amendments to land use are requested, the “Future Land Use Plan Principles” (pages 5-4 and 5-5 of the Land Use Plan) provide guidance. Similarly, principles which inform the Staging Plan are described on page 5-18 of the Land Use Plan. Proposed Site Layout On the Cavanaugh property, the applicant proposes 41 single-family lots between 9,000-12,000 square feet in size, 33 townhomes and 5.5 acre for public parks and open space. The concept plan is not required to be fully designed, so adjustments may be necessary if the project proceeds to full design. Staff has provided a general review to help inform the design if it moves ahead and Mark Smith – Weston Woods Page 4 of 9 October 16, 2019 Comp Plan Amendment/PUD Concept Plan Park Commission Meeting to compare the flexibility which the applicant is requesting from the expected development standards of the underlying zoning districts. As noted above, a PUD allows “deviation from the strict provisions of this Code related to setbacks, lot area, width and depth, yards, and other development standards” to serve the purposes described in the PUD ordinance. To analyze whether to approve a rezoning to PUD, the City compares the request to the expectations of the underlying zoning designation. More information is available in the Planning Commission report. Tree Preservation and Buffer Yards The Cavanaugh site includes a wooded area approximately 13 acres in area. The northern 3- acres of the woods is designated as a moderate quality oak forest in the City’s land cover classification system. Approximately 1-2 acres of the southern wooded area is designated as a moderate quality maple-basswood forest. The remaining area is an altered deciduous woodland. Few trees are located on the Roy property. The applicant’s concept proposes to preserve approximately 5 acres of the woods through dedication of the property to the City for park dedication. The applicant proposes to preserve an additional ½ acre of wooded area in the eastern portion of the site. The request would be subject to the City’s tree preservation ordinance, which would require expansive replacement for all removal in excess of 15% of the significant trees on the site. The City’s natural resource specialist provided observations on the woodlands during review two years ago, which are attached to this report. The southern portion of the wooded area, especially located on the knoll which is proposed to be dedicated to the City, was well varied in terms of tree age and species, and had comparatively low levels of buckthorn intrusion. This portion of the woods appeared to be a long-term sustainable natural area of a comparatively good quality within Medina. The dedication of the property to the City would provide the opportunity to conserve the highest quality portion of the woodlands. The applicant argues that the comprehensive plan amendment and PUD allow for the preservation of this wooded area in a way which would likely not be achievable if the sites were developed at different times by separate parties. Wetlands and Floodplain The large wetland to the east of the proposed development is a Preserve wetland which is mapped as a Site of Biodiversity Significance. This type of wetland requires an average buffer of 50 feet in width. Most of the other wetlands on the sites are Preserve wetlands, requiring an average buffer of 35 feet. The wetland area in the center of the development on the Roy property is a Manage 3 wetland, requiring a buffer with an average width of 20 feet. The City’s wetland protection ordinance also requires homes to be set back an additional 15 feet from these required buffers. It appears that the applicant is identifying appropriate buffers on the concept plan, but this will need to be verified if there is a future formal application. Mark Smith – Weston Woods Page 5 of 9 October 16, 2019 Comp Plan Amendment/PUD Concept Plan Park Commission Meeting FEMA maps identified a Zone A floodplain within the location of the large wetland. The floodplain does not have a Base Flood Elevation established, so the applicant will need to provide information on which to establish an elevation in order to verify that there will be no impacts. Transportation The concept plan identifies a single access to the twinhome neighborhood off of Mohawk Drive, across from the driveway of The Wealshire. The single family area is proposed to have access on Mohawk Drive and new Chippewa Road, and the townhomes are proposed to be accessed off of Mohawk Drive. Staff would recommend that the southern cul-de-sac be eliminated. Pedestrian connections should also be provided throughout the neighborhoods to the open space areas. Mohawk Drive has limited right-in/right-out access to the south of the site. As a result, eastbound traffic would currently be required to travel west on Chippewa Road to Willow Drive in order to turn left onto Highway 55. This would add approximately 1.3 miles to each east- bound trip. The City has identified a future connection of Chippewa Road east of Mohawk Drive to connect with Arrowhead Drive. Staff believes this connection is important to support development of the subject site and others in the area of Chippewa Road/Mohawk Drive. This connection is important for public safety purposes as well, providing better emergency access to the area and also providing an alternative route in case of an emergency on Highway 55. The applicant has proposed to construct the Chippewa Road extension from Mohawk Drive to Arrowhead Drive in connection with development of the property. The City would be responsible for permitting and wetland mitigation for the project. The applicant has emphasized that the requested comprehensive plan allows for a common developer between the two sites and allows the opportunity for the roadway to be constructed by the developer. If the sites on either side of Chippewa Road are developed at different times or by different types of developers (residential vs. business), it will be much more difficult to coordinate the funding and construction of the roadway with one or the other development. Sewer/Water Existing sewer and water mains are located within Mohawk Drive, which the applicant proposes to extend throughout the site. The applicant has indicated that the subject site could be served through gravity sewer lines to the existing system, but this would need to be confirmed. Currently, the subject property and other sites in the area are served by a single water main along Highway 55 (to Mohawk) without any looping. The City Engineer and Public Works emphasize that having a second means to route water to this neighborhood and other properties in the area is extremely important. The City’s water plan identifies a water main along new Chippewa Road from Mohawk Drive east to Arrowhead Drive. This water main connection is not yet in place and staff believes that it is important that provisions are made for construction of this connection before additional property develops west of Arrowhead Drive. The applicant has indicated that Mark Smith – Weston Woods Page 6 of 9 October 16, 2019 Comp Plan Amendment/PUD Concept Plan Park Commission Meeting they would construct this watermain extension from Arrowhead Drive along with construction of either this project, or the project to the north. Providing this connection would be an important benefit for the City, because Public Works and Engineering are currently beginning the planning process for potential construction in the next few years. If it is constructed in connection with a development, it would relieve the City of completing this project. Stormwater/LID Review/Grading Review The Concept Plan includes conceptual grading plans, but not in-depth stormwater plans. Any development proposal would ultimately be subject to relevant stormwater standards. Public Comments Staff has received six comments from nearby property owners in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Staff Comments Under the Comprehensive Plan today, the Cavanaugh property can be developed at any time with Business uses. The Roy property could be developed at similar density after 2025. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, at its basic level, requests to: • Develop the Roy property in 2019 rather than after 2025 • Develop the Cavanaugh property with a mix of single-family and townhomes instead of Business When considering the Amendments, it is important to compare the requested amendment to the planned staging and future land use contemplated in the Comprehensive Plan, not the fact that the sites are currently undeveloped. The applicant points out that the proposed amendments allow the opportunity for the sites to be developed together by a single party, which is very unlikely under the current Comprehensive Plan. Under the currently Plan, it is very likely the parcels will be developed at separate times and by different developers. The applicant states that their proposed coordinated development would be more consistent with various goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and PUD ordinance than would be likely with separate developments. The Staging Plan is primarily intended to plan for adequate infrastructure and services for the expected development. In terms of City infrastructure, the applicant proposes to address by constructing improvements called for in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Other matters include regional transportation systems and school district. The proposed staging plan change is in Rockford Schools, which has not raised concerns with pace of residential growth. The demographics likely to purchase the twinhomes will likely result in fewer children per home than other types of housing. The Staging Plan also more generally provides growth management for non-infrastructure objectives of the City. Mark Smith – Weston Woods Page 7 of 9 October 16, 2019 Comp Plan Amendment/PUD Concept Plan Park Commission Meeting One of the goals of the Comp Plan is: “to accommodate regionally forecasted residential growth, desired business opportunities and achievement of other Community Goals.” This goal seems relevant when considering the proposed change of Land Use on the Cavanaugh property from Business to Residential. The proposed change would reduce land for Business development in the City by approximately 28 net acres (or 23 net acres, if the City would be interested in requiring the dedication of the wooded area at the time of future Business development). It would increase the planned residential growth in the City by 74 units, or approximately 7%. The City Engineer has projected that the change in land use from Business to Residential would not have substantially different impacts on the City’s transportation, sewer, water, or surface water systems. The applicant states that the change of land use provides the opportunity to better the following goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan: • Provide opportunities for a diversity of housing at a range of costs to support residents at all stages of their lives. – the proposed project includes a mix of single-family, twinhomes and townhomes. • Protect and enhance the environment and natural resources throughout the community. - The coordinated residential development provides the opportunity to preserve 5 acres of the woodlands along the southeastern portion of the development, which may not be achievable in a business development. The construction of Chippewa Road and the watermain connection are consistent with the City’s infrastructure plans and staff recognizes the benefits of securing these improvements in connection with the coordinated development adjacent on both sides. Constructing and funding the projects in the future if the properties develop and different times is likely to be much more difficult. Park Dedication Ordinance Requirements City’s subdivision regulations require up to 10% of the buildable property to be dedicated for park purposes. The City may also choose to accept cash in-lieu of all or a portion of this land dedication in an amount equal to 8% of the pre-developed market value, with a minimum of $3500 and a maximum of $8000 per home. In this case, there are approximately 75 upland acres, for a potential 7.5 acres of park land. If the City determines that land should not be required in this case, staff believes the fee would be in the mid of the range, potentially around $600,000-$800,000. However, this value will be determined more precisely during the preliminary plat review if the applicant proceeds with a formal application. Park dedication would be required for any development upon the two parcels, even without a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Planned Unit Development. Part of the applicant’s narrative states that the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and PUD allows them to better meet Mark Smith – Weston Woods Page 8 of 9 October 16, 2019 Comp Plan Amendment/PUD Concept Plan Park Commission Meeting the City’s goals and objectives. This would suggest that the park, trail, and open space amenities provided with the development should exceed the park dedication requirements. Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan The City’s park plan identifies the need for a neighborhood park in this area. The Park Commission has discussed potentially requiring land either at this subject site or at the other planned residential property west on Chippewa Road, depending on which project would move forward first. The trail plan identifies an east-west connection between Mohawk Drive and Arrowhead Drive which would need to be accommodated within this project. The Plan also shows a north-south connection through the Roy property to the north. Portions of the wooded area on the Cavanaugh property and portions of the wetlands to the east of both sites are identified as priority areas and moderate quality natural areas in the City’s Open Space Plan. Proposed Parks, Trails and Open Space The concept plan proposes the following: 1) Preservation of 5.5 acres of the wooded area in the southeast portion of the site. Concept plan shows the potential for a small active park 2) Construction of a parking area/trailhead for the preserved area. 3) Trail connections throughout the neighborhood. Because one of the primary arguments for the PUD is the preservation of open space, staff would expect the provision of parks, trails, and open space to exceed the standard park dedication requirements of the City. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the Park Commission discuss its vision for active parks in the area, assuming the Comp Plan Amendment is approved. Here are some factors to consider: • The Amendment would result in an additional 78 homes on the Cavanaugh property, rather than business development. Staff believes this would increase park needs. • The Comp Plan projects an additional 65-80 homes along Chippewa Road west of the Wealshire within the next 10 years. • In addition, the property to the north is included the long-term plan for potential development, potentially 20+ years in the future. Staff believes it may make sense to plan for a park along the northern portion of the subject properties and potentially along the north of the properties west of the Wealshire. This would allow additional land to be added to the parks if the properties to the north are planned for development in the future. If the Park Commission concurs with this vision, it may be advisable to obtain land on the Roy property which could be used for an active park. As noted above, there are trail connections to the east and north in the City’s Plan. Staff would recommend that these be added to the plans and constructed as a minimum. Mark Smith – Weston Woods Page 9 of 9 October 16, 2019 Comp Plan Amendment/PUD Concept Plan Park Commission Meeting If these amenities are provided as part of the Comp Plan Amendment and PUD, the City would ultimately need to determine how much of a park dedication fee should be required in-lieu of land dedication. The Park Commission is not required to take formal action on the request. However, as part of the PUD Concept Plan, staff believes it is important for the Park Commission to provide frank feedback on its expectations with regard to Parks, Trails and Open Space at this stage. For example, if the Park Commission is going to recommend additional active park land, it is important that the applicant be able to incorporate this into their formal submission. Attachments 1. Natural Resource Specialist comments dated 10/6/2017 2. Applicant Narrative 3. Concept Plan 4. Parks and Trails Plan Larkin Ho/fu"fl#Larkin Hoftran Re: 8300 Norman Center Drive Suite 1000 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55 437 -1060 GENE RAr.: 952-835-3800 FAx: 952-896-3333 wEB: www.larkinhoftnan.com September 25,2019 Dusty Finke AICP City Planner City of Medina 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340-9790 Weston Woods of Medina; Comprehensive Plan Amendment and PUD Concept Plan for PIDs 03- I I 8-23 -42-000 1, 03 - 1 18-23-41 -000 l, and 03 - 1 1 8-23-43-0005 Dear Mr. Finke We represent Mark of Excellence Homes ("MOE") regarding the proposed Weston Woods of Medina project ("Project") located in the City of Medina ("City"). The Project includes development on approximately 131 gross acres of land located north of Highway 55 and East of Mohawk Drive with a mix of single-family development, twinhomes, and row townhomes. This letter and the accompanying materials constitute a request for the following applications by MOE: 1) comprehensive plan ("Comp Plan") amendments, and 2) a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept Plan ("Concept Plan") for a project with an approximate overall density of 3.0 units per acre. Background and Proiect Description The Project includes two properties ("Properties), consisting of the "Cavanaugh Parcel," totaling approximately 54.91 acres, located east of Mohawk Drive and north of Highway 55; and the "Roy Parcel" an approxim ately 7 5.42-acre parcel located east of Mohawk Drive and immediately north of and adjacent to the Cavanaugh Parcel. MOE is seeking to develop the Properties with a mix of single-family homes, twinhomes, and row townhomes with an average overall density of approximately 3.0 units per acre. The Roy Parcel will include approximately 47.33 acres of wetland and buffer area with no designated open space. The Cavanaugh Parcel will include approximately 26.42 acres of wetland and buffers, and 5.47 acres of parks. The net developable acreage is based on the Metropolitan Council's formula for calculation of net residential density calculated by the gross acres less wetlands, buffers, public parks and open space, arterial road rights-of-way, and floodplains. The resulting density of the proposed PUD Concept Plan is as follows: Gross Area weflands/SuIIer ParksiOpen Space Net Developable Roy Parcel 75.42 acres 47.33 acres 0.00 acres 28.09 acres Cavanaugh Parcel 54.91 acres 26.42 acres 5.4J acres 21.10 acres Project Total 130.33 acres 73.75 acres 5.47 acres 49.19 acres Dusty Finke AICP Septernber 25,2019 Page2 rposed Net Developable Dwelling Units Density Roy Parcel 28.09 acres 76 proposed 2.7 unitslacre Cavanaugh Parcel 22.57 acres 74 proposed 3.2 units/acre Proiect Total 49.67 acres 150 Units 3.0 units/acre The proposed 3.0 units per acre of density will be allocated among single-family residences, twinhomes, and row townhomes as follows: The Project will also include the improvement of Chippewa Road from Mohawk Drive on the west to Arrowhead Drive on the east, as well as the completion of a water loop connected to the City's municipal water system. Land Use A nnlications MOE is seeking the following land use applications 1. Comp Plan Amendments MOE is seeking the following Comp Plan Amendments to accommodate the Project a. Comp Plan Amendment: Roy Parcel (2025 to 2020 Staging) The Roy Parcel is currently designated with the Low-Density Residential (LDR) future land use designation with stagin gfor 2025 development. MOE is seeking a Comp Plan amendment to re- guide the Roy Parcel from2025 staging to 2020 with flexibility granted through the PUD to allow development as early as 2079. b.Comp Plan Amendment: Cavanaugh Parcel (Business to Low-Density Residential and Medium-Density Residential Future Land Use Designation) The Cavanaugh Parcel is currently designated with a future land use designation of Business. MOE is seeking a Comp Plan Amendment of the future land use designation of the Cavanaugh Parcel from Business to a combination of LDR on portions of the property planned for single family residential and Medium-Density Residential (MDR) designation to accommodate the proposed townhome development. Acres Number Densitv Single-Family Residences 16.96 acres 41 Units 2.4 unitslacre Twinhomes 28.09 acres 76 Units 2.7 :ur:ritslacre 8.0 units/acreRow Townhomes 4.14 acres 3.0 units/acreProiect Total 49.19 acres 150 Units 2. Planned Unit Development Concept Plan I{ou'sing Types 33 Units Dusty Finke AICP September 25,2079 Page 3 The predominant zoning district for the Properties is Rural Residential-Urban Reserve (RR-UR), with approximately 5.25 acres of the southernmost portion of the Cavanaugh Parcel zoned as Commercial-Highway (CH). MOE is seeking a review and approval of the PUD Concept Plan, with a request for rezoning to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District to follow at a later date. The PUD District will allow for the flexible application of the City's Zoning Code ("City Code"), including the flexible distribution of densities over the entire Project area resulting in a density on the Roy Parcel that is higher than otherwise allowed. The distribution of density is required to make the project work within the market, and as a result of the increased densities MOE is able to offer higher standards of site and building design, along with the preservation of high- quality natural resources, including mature tree stands and substantial wetlands located on the Properties. Additionally, the increased density allows MOE to provide a substantially higher investment in infrastructure, which would not be possible without the flexibility allowed by the PUD. Following approval of the Comp Plan amendments above, approval of the PUD will be consistent with the Comp Plan designation and staging of the Properties. The overall density will be 3.0 units per acre over the entire Project, with higher density located near Highway 55. The Project is consistent with the standards and purpose of the City's PUD Ordinance under Section 827.25 as follows: a.Innovations in development to the end that the growing demands for all styles of economic expansion may be met by greater variety io type, design, and placement of structures and by the conservation and more efficient use of land in such developments. The Project is designed to accommodate a mix of housing types and densities while preserving and protecting wetlands, tree stands and open spaces. The Project includes a combined 73.75 acres of wetland and buffer conservation areas, as well as 5.47 acres of wooded open space or parks. The five-acre park/open space on the Cavanaugh Parcel includes over 300 hardwood trees, which have been preserved as parkland with playground equipment and20 parking spaces to ensure community accessibility. The park area will become a neighborhood asset providing open space and trail facilities for use by the residents of the development and the general public. This protects and preserves one of the City's natural resources and meets or exceeds the 10 percent park dedication requirement under City Code Section 820.31. b. Higher standards of site and building design The PUD allows the Project to provide a variety of high-quality housing styles, including single family lots, twinhomes and row townhomes in a high-quality design, integrated into the open space and wetlands. The single family homes will be located adjacent to natural areas, including wetlands, park and open space, and preserved woodlands. The townhomes have high-end features and the exteriors will use an extensive amount of glass creating an abundance of natural light on three sides. Deep garages will provide homeowners room to store trash and recycling bins indoors. To improve exteriors, MOE has engaged a designer to create a variety of architectural features to enhance the front of the building units. The addition of the row homes in the center of the south parcel provides a housing option for newer families close to the park and open space. This amenity makes the row homes highly valuable and marketable. Dusty Finke AICP September 25,2019 Page 4 c.The preservation, enhancement, or restoration of desirable site characteristics such as high quality natural resources, wooded areas, wetlands, natural topography and geologic features and the prevention of soil erosion. To the north on the Roy Parcel, more than two-thirds of the site will be preserved as wetlands and woodlands providing natural buffer areas within the development. All of the proposed residences on the Roy Parcel are clustered on the west of the property, which provides more than a 1,300 foot buffer between the Bridgewater neighborhood to the east and the nearest home in the development. To the south on the Cavanaugh Parcel, nearly sixty percent (60%) of the site is preserved in wetlands, woodlands, park and open space. Specifically, the developer will dedicate a 5-acre park/open space area preserving the existing wooded area including over 300 hardwood trees. This preservation effort will become a defining feature of the development and will preserve an area of significant trees. d. Innovative approaches to stormwater management and low-impact development practices which result in volume control and improvement to water quality beyond the standard requirements of the City. The Concept Plan shows a number of ponding areas designed to manage storm water and minimize storm water impacts from the development. MOE will work with the City to incorporate low impact development and best stormwater practices throughout the development. For instance, the plan proposes construction of stormwater reservoirs to provide irrigation to landscaping on the Roy parcel. e. Maintenance of open space in portions of the development site, preferably linked to surrounding open space areas, and also enhanced buffering from adjacent roadways and lower intensity uses. The Project preserves and enhances wetland and woodland areas creating large buffers to surrounding development and large portions of the Properties will be dedicated as parkland and open space. MOE will work with the City to enhance buffering from adjacent roadways and lower intensity uses. For instance, heavy landscaping and tree planting along Mohawk Road will provide a buffer between homes and roadways. f. A creative use of land and related physical development which allows a phased and orderly development and use pattern and more convenience in location and design of development and service facilities. The Project is the result of a creative use of land that allows the placement of a variety of home sites on the Properties in a way that preserves wetlands, woodlands, and open space while still meeting the required density contained within the City's land use regulatory documents. The Project ranges in density with the higher density located nearest to Highway 55 and a range of density north of the highway. The overall net density in the Project is 3.0 units per acre, which is consistent with both City and Metropolitan Council guidance for new residential development. g. An efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets thereby lower development costs and public investments. Dusty Finke AICP September 25,2019 Page 5 MOE has designed the PUD to maximize the use of developable land while preserving natural features such as wetlands, woodlands, and upland buffers to nearby development. On both of the Properties, the footprint and density of housing maximized in a manner that reduces the impervious surfaces and reduces the in the size and length of infrastructure serving the development. In addition, MOE has proposed construction of new infrastructure at its own expense, including the extension of Chippewa Road between Mohawk Drive and Arrowhead Road, as well as the water loop which will serve surrounding neighborhoods and reduce the City's need for public investment in infrastructure. However, any oversizing of public required by the City must be bome by the City These improvements far exceed the typical infrastructure investment that is required under such a development. h.A development pattern that effectuates the objectives of the Medina Comprehensive Plan. (PUD is not intended as a means to vary applicable planning and zoning principles.) MOE has requested a Comp Plan amendment to develop the Project as a comprehensive PUD with a mix of development types. The requested Comp Plan amendments will allow for the concurrent development of both the Roy and Cavanaugh parcels as a single residential PUD offering a variety of housing types and densities, while preserving natural and opens spaces. Preserving the wetlands, buffers, open space, and tree stands is consistent with the Comp Plan, and extending Chippewa Road and the water loop will further the Comp Plan's infrastructure goals. The Project will effectuate the objectives of the Comp Plan as proposed. l.A more desirable and creative environment than might be possible through the strict application on zoning and subdivision regulations of the City. The use of the PUD not only results in a more desirable and creative environment, but is absolutely essential to approval of the plan as proposed and permits a mix of densities while preserving natural and opens spaces. The Project provides several public benefits, including the preservation of woodlands, wetlands, and open spaces and a reduction in density and impervious surface as discussed above, along with the extension of Chippewa Road and the water loop. Please contact me with any questions about the above narrative or the enclosed materials. Sincerely,fua1'?m William C. Griffith, for Larkin Hoffinan DirectDial: 952-896-3290 Direct Fax: 952-842-1729 Email: weriffith@larkinhoffinan.com cc: Mark Smith 4841-5812-6245, v. 2 1 Dusty Finke From:Tony Havranek <THavranek@wsbeng.com> Sent:Friday, October 06, 2017 12:34 PM To:Dusty Finke Cc:Steve Scherer Subject:RE: Medina - Mark Smith/Cavanaugh site visit Dusty,    Here are my notes from today’s site visit:    I would classify the forested portion of the eastern side of the parcel as quality woodland, as opposed to low quality,  with some pockets of high quality.    The northeastern portion of the woodland, north of the ditch, is correctly classified by the Hennepin County Nat Res  layer as a mesic oak woodland.  Both white oak and red oak occur in this portion of the forest.  All oak would be  classified as large to very large trees (DBH > 21”).  The oak component would be classified as even age, meaning that  these are all mature trees.  No oak regeneration was observed (sapling/seedling size class).  The number of individual  trees is small compared to other species (ash), but the size of the trees causes them to be the dominant species in terms  of canopy coverage and basal area.    It should be noted that there were a small number of very large sugar maple as well.    The understory in this location was dominated by buckthorn, with some ironwood.  Without management, this area  would more than likely transition to buckthorn/elm/basswood/ash due to oak mortality due to wind events, disease,  and old age;.    The area between the knoll and south of the ditch, maintains an oak component similar to the one described above, but  ash becomes more prevalent (pole to medium tree size 5‐10” DBH).  The buckthorn is much smaller here (seedlings) and  is not as dense.    The knoll consists of a uneven‐age sugar maple stand with some large ‐very large white oak.  This portion of the forest  would more than likely be sustainable for the long term since the seedling/sapling/pole size class will succeed the  mature trees as they die.  Very little to no buckthorn is found here.  This area is typed as a basswood/sugar maple by the  Hennepin County Nat Res inventory.  The basswood component is present, but somewhat minor when compared to the  sugar maple component.    The southern portion of the forest is similar to what was observed in the northeast portion described in the first  paragraph.    While the tree inventory shows that ash is dominant as a percentage of individual trees, it should be noted that from a  canopy/basal area perspective, white oak, sugar ample, and red oak are the domiant tree species throughout the  woodland.    Let me know if you need something else,    Tony Havranek Sr. Environmental Scientist P (651) 286-8473 | M (612) 246-9346 2 WSB & Associates, Inc. | 178 East 9th Street, Suite 200 | St. Paul, MN 55101 This email, and any files transmitted with it, is confidential and is intended solely for the use of the addressee. 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From: Dusty Finke [mailto:dusty.finke@medinamn.gov]   Sent: Friday, October 6, 2017 8:14 AM  To: Tony Havranek <THavranek@wsbeng.com>  Cc: Steve Scherer <steve.scherer@medinamn.gov>  Subject: RE: Medina ‐ Mark Smith/Cavanaugh site visit    Tony,  I will meet you over there.  Steve Scherer from Public Works may come also.    Thanks,  Dusty        From: Tony Havranek [mailto:THavranek@wsbeng.com] Sent: Friday, October 06, 2017 6:36 AM To: Dusty Finke Cc: Jim Stremel Subject: RE: Medina - Last minute site visit?   Dusty,    I reviewed the docs that you sent over.  My main focus was the inventory data.  Looks like there is some good diversity  out there, with some large seed trees.  As stated in the S & S report, while the dominant species is green/white ash,  these trees still provide value.    I took a look at the Hennepin county nat resources data.  There are two ecologically significant areas present on the  parcel.  A small section of maple‐basswood forest on the north side, and an oak forest‐mesic subtype.  I will pay  particular attention to these areas.      Is anyone meeting me there, or were planning on just having me, walk the area by myself and report back to you?    Any issues with accessing the property without notice to the landowner?    Thanks,    Tony Havranek Sr. Environmental Scientist P (651) 286-8473 | M (612) 246-9346 WSB & Associates, Inc. | 178 East 9th Street, Suite 200 | St. Paul, MN 55101 0+0 0 1+0 0 0+001+002+002+51.15 CH I P P E W A RO A D PO L A R I S RO A D CONNECTION DR. SHO R T W A Y R D . MOHAWK ROADMOHAWK ROAD SITE DATA SITE DATA - ROY PARCEL 80.09 Ac. Site Area:75.42 Ac. ( Less Chippewa, Mohawk, Hackamore R/W ) Existing Wetland & Buffer Area:47.33 Ac. Net Developable Area:28.09 Ac. ( 75.42 - 47.33 ) Twin Home Residential:76 Units ( Lots and Local Roads, Private Roads @ 29' B-B ) Setbacks: 25' front from curb 30' from county road 30' min. between building 15' structure setback from wetland buffer Overall Net Density: 2.7 u/a ( 76 units / 28.09 ac.) SITE DATA - CAVANAUGH PARCEL 54.91 Ac. Gross Site Area:52.99 Ac. (Less Chippewa, Mohawk R/W ) Existing Wetland & Buffer Area:26.42 Ac. Park / Openspace: 5.47 Ac. (10% Required Park Dedication = 5.47 ac.(28.09 + [52.99 - 26.42] = 54.66 x 0.10 ) Net Residential Developable Area:21.10 Ac. (Lots and Local Roads, Private Roads @ 29' B-B ) Overall Residential Units:74 Units Single Family Lots 70' x 130' +/-41 lots Row Townhome Units 33 lots Setbacks: 30' front / rear 35' from county road 10' side 15' structure setback from wetland buffer Single Family Density: 2.5 u/a (41 units / 16.39 ac.) Row Townhome Density: 7.0 u/a (33 units / 4.71 ac.) Overall Net Density: 3.5 u/a (74 units / 21.10 ac.) SITE DATA - BOTH PARCELS Net Residential developable Area:49.19 Ac. (Less Chippewa,Monarch,Hackamore R/W ) Overall Net Residential Density: 3.0 u/a (150 units / 49.19 ac.) * All areas are approximate. Developable area estimated from County GIS Data as measured from local codes. Wetlands were delineated by Kjolhaug Environmental and field located by Landform Professional Services. Landform and Site to Finish are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC.R R in collaboration with: MARK SMITH ROY & CAVANAUGH SITES ∂ Medina, MN Concept Planning∂ 09.30.2019 CONCEPT PLAN G NORTH 0 150 300 Concept G combined sites.dwg HIGHWAY 55 ")55 ")24 ")19 ")101 ")116 ")11 ")24 ")19 £¤12 HAMEL RD MEDINA RD PIONEER TRL TAMARACK DR WILLOW DR HACKAMORE RD ARROWHEAD DR HOMESTEAD TRL CHIPPEWA RD HUNTER DR PARKVIEW DR BROCKTON LN N MEANDER RD EVERGREEN RD BROCKTON LN N CHIPPEWA RD WILLOW DR WILLOW DR HUNTER DR ")55 Medina Golf & Country Club YMCA - Camp Ihduhapi Spring Hill Golf Club Baker Park Reserve Baker Park Reserve Wolsfeld Woods (SNA) Lake Independence Regional Trail North-South 1 Regional Trail Search Corridor Lake Sarah Regional Trail Search Corridor Lake Sarah Regional Trail Search Corridor Katrina Independence School Mooney Spurzem Holy Name Peter Wolsfeld Half Moon Krieg Miller Thies Ardmore Map Date: October 2, 2018 Scale: 1:32,000[0 0.5 10.25 Mile Map 6-1Park and Trail Plan Location of proposed trail segments are intended to identify connections and cooridors, not exact locations. 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 1 MEMORANDUM TO: Medina Park Commission FROM: Jodi Gallup, Assistant City Administrator DATE OF REPORT: October 10, 2019 DATE OF MEETING: October 16, 2019 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 John Anderson has been appointed as the Liaison to the Park Commission for 2019. No attachments for this item. 6. Mark of Excellence Homes – Weston Woods – East of Mohawk Drive and North of Hwy 55 – Comprehensive Plan Amendment and PUD Concept Plan – Park Dedication Review Planning Director Dusty Finke’s report provides the details of the applicant’s request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept Plan review for a proposed development on two properties north of Highway 55 and east of Mohawk Drive. The park dedication analysis can be found on pages 7-9 of the attached report. See attached report. Recommended Action: Make recommendation on park dedication 7. Staff Report a. General Items. This agenda item is to give a verbal update on any other general park items. Staff representation at the October 16th Park Commission meeting will be Assistant City Administrator Jodi Gallup and Public Works Director Steve Scherer.