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CITY`, OF IN KES DATE : May 15, 2017 i TO : Park Board Members FROM : Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director RE : Review Lake Amelia Vistas Concept Plan The proposed development is a master planned residential community located along CSAH 54/20th Avenue just east of Amelia Lake . The site contains approximately 40 gross I acres consisting of a mix of eight apartment buildings, ten twin homes buildings and two I senior assisted living apartments . A clubhouse and pool are also proposed . Pedestrian connectivity is provided throughout the development via sidewalks . A linear public park and trail are proposed adjacent to the lake . The development appears to make a conscientious effort to preserve the natural resources by minimizing wetland impacts, providing wetland buffers, protecting significant trees and maintaining the shore land setback. i The concept plan indicates a 6' wide public trail along the lake which is consistent with I' the City's Park, Greenway and Trail System Plan . The standard width for City trails is eight feet . No future neighborhood park is identified per the City' s plan . The City will require cash in lieu of land dedication . Trail construction costs may be credited from the I total payment in lieu . The Anoka County' s Chain of Lakes-Otter Lake Regional Trail Master Plan also indicates a regional trail along CSAH 54 throughout this site . If this development were to proceed, the City and County would work together on their respective trail plans . Per the Anoka County Park Planner email comments dated April 21, 2017 : • The County's Chain of Lakes — Otter Lake Regional Trail is currently proposed to follow along CSAH 54 through the parcels the proposed project is contained within and according to the concept plan , the Developer has proposed a trail along Lake Amelia . • The Parks and Recreation Department supports either alignment for the Regional Trail, but, it should be noted that a change to the Regional Trail' s current alignment (from along CSAH 54 to along Lake Amelia ) would require a