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NOTICE OF MEETING
City of Lake Elmo Parks Commission
3800 Laverne Avenue North
October 15, 2018 6:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Agenda
3. Approve Minutes
a) September, 2018
4. Bentley Village Sketch Plan Review
5. November, 2018 Meeting Agenda
6. Communications
7. Adjourn
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MINUTES
City of Lake Elmo Parks Commission
September 17, 2018
Members Present: Commissioners Ames, Frick, Mayek, Nelson, Nuenfeldt, Olinger, Steele,
Weeks and Zeno
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Planner Prchal
The meeting was called to order by Chair Nelson at 6:30 PM.
Approval of Agenda
Amess made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Zeno. Motion passed.
Approval of Minutes
Olinger made a motion to approve the minutes with the correction on the Commission
members abstaining from the vote to approve the minutes to Mayek and Olinger,
motion seconded by Nuenfeldt. Motion passed. Ames, Frick, and Zeno abstained from
the vote since they were not present at the meeting.
Little Library
Prchal stated that the previous Little Library was for Pebble Park and the new request for is for
the Savona neighborhood. The application was submitted by Kristen Chandley to
install a Little Library. The applicant will take on the maintenance of the Little Library,
will supply the books, and will monitor what other books are donated.
Public Works would like to see a 6 foot distance from the curb to the post to allow for grass
mowing and a 3 foot or greater distance from the path to the post to allow for plowing
the path.
Weeks asked if there has been any opposition or negative feedback regarding Little Libraries.
Prchal answered that there has been none in Lake Elmo. Olinger added that the only
thing negative she has heard is that people wished there were more books in the
Pebble Park one. Steele asked if there was any information about meeting ADA
requirements for the Little Library to make it accessible to all people. Prchal said he
has already informed the applicant that staff would like her to keep reach heights in
mind when constructing the post.
Frick mentioned that it would be nice to provide recognition in the Fresh for people that
construct Little Libraries and other contributions. Zeno suggested that maybe there
should be guidelines on what we would like to see in the construction of Little Libraries
and provide a streamlined process, instead of waiting for a meeting.
Ames made a motion to approve the Little Library as proposed. Seconded by Frick. All in favor
Communications
Prchal provided an update on the Village Preserve and Wildflower Park. Staff sent out
information regarding 3 play structure options that do not exceed the budget or
size limits of the park to Drew Cavallaro, the resident that attended a previous
meeting as a neighborhood representative. Staff is looking for feedback by
September 24th so that the information can go to Council for approval and in
time to submit a grant request to GameTime by October 31st.
Ames asked about follow up on the trail connection between Legacy at North Star and Hamlet
at Sunfish Lake. Prchal said he could bring an update to the October meeting.
Frick asked about the grant submittal for Buckthorn removal at Sunfish Lake Park. Prchal asked
if he could bring an update to the October meeting after discussing with the
Public Works Director.
Prchal said that the 45th Parallel marker was approved. He also said that Council approved the
lighting for Tablyn Park and the park will be discussed again at the next Council
meeting.
Ames inquired about the prairie planting and the prescribed burn at Sunfish Lake Park. The
Commission would like to receive an update on if it was approved and why it has
not happened. Prchal said he could bring an update to the October meeting.
Zeno asked about the progress of Lion’s Park regarding the drainage. Prchal asked if he could
bring an update to the October meeting after discussing with the Public Works
Director.
Meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tanya Nuss
BUSINESS ITEM 5A
STAFF REPORT
DATE: 10/15/2018
BUSINESS ITEM
AGENDA ITEM: 4
TO: Parks Commission
FROM: Ben Prchal, City Planner
ITEM: Bentley Village Sketch Plan Review
REVIEWED BY: Ben Prchal, City Planner
Emily Becker, Former Planning Director
Jack Griffin, City Engineer
BACKGROUND:
The Parks Commission is being asked to review a Sketch Plan for a proposed residential subdivision
to the south of Savona. The sketch plan includes 239 attached townhomes on a total site area of
34.621 acres. A Sketch Plan review requires no formal action by the Parks Commission.
General Information
Applicant: Paul Heuer, Pulte Homes, 7500 Flying Cloud Drive, Ste 670, Eden
Prairie, MN 55344
Property Owners: Alan Dale, Stonehenge USA, 6007 Culligan Way, Minnetonka, MN
55345
Location: Part of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 13,
Township 29 North, Range 21West, PID: 13.029.21.43.0001
Request: Sketch Plan Review
Existing Land Use: Vacant
Existing Zoning: RT – Rural Development Transitional
Surrounding Area: North – Savona (Urban Low Density Residential); West –Multi-
tenant strip mall and Lampert’s lumber yard (Commercial); East –
Vacant land (Commercial) and Savona townhomes (Urban Medium
Density); South – Vacant land (Rural Development Transitional
guided for Commercial development in 2030 Comprehensive Plan
and Mixed Use Commercial in draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan)
Comprehensive Plan: Urban Medium Density Residential (4.5-7 units per acre)
Proposed Zoning: Urban Medium Density Residential
History: Vacant property
Deadline for Action: Application Complete – 9/21/2018
60 Day Timeline – 11/20/2018
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Extension Sent – N/A
Applicable Regulations: Article XII – Urban Residential Districts (LDR)
Chapter 153: Subdivision Regulations
BACKGROUND:
The Parks Commission is being asked to review the proposed sketch plan and provide feedback.
REVIEW/ANALYSIS:
Sketch Plan Review Process. The Lake Elmo Subdivision Ordinance specifies that as part of the
pre-application process for a new subdivision, the applicant must first submit a Sketch Plan for
review by the Planning Commission. The Ordinance notes that the purpose of the Sketch Plan
review is as follows:
Sketch plan. In order to ensure that all applicants are informed of the procedural
requirements and minimum standards of this chapter and the requirements or limitations
imposed by other City ordinances or plans, prior to the development of a preliminary plat,
applicants are required to submit a sketch plan to the City for review.
Based on this wording, no formal action is needed as part of the Sketch Plan Review other than to
accept the information received. Staff has completed an internal review of the Sketch Plan, and
general comments from Staff are included in this memorandum and applicable attachment.
Sketch Plan Review. The Staff review comments that follow are all based on conducting a very high
level review of the Sketch Plan since there is not a lot of detailed information that is required at this
stage in the subdivision process. Staff has instead focused on the bigger picture items and those
things that would otherwise not allow the development to move forward if they contra sted with
elements from the Comprehensive Plan or the City Code.
Density. The proposed development includes 239 units. The site is a total of 34.621 acres with no
wetland, proposed parkland, or arterial right-of-way. The net density is therefore 6.9 units per acre.
This meets the density requirements for the Urban Medium Density land use of 4.5-7 units per acre.
Land Use. The proposed land use within the development are single family attached homes, which
are a permitted use within the Urban Medium Density Residential zoning district.
Park Dedication. The proposed development is within a Neighborhood Park search area of the
Comprehensive Plan. Savona Park meets the needs of this search area, as it is located just over 500
feet from the northern edge of the proposed development. The developer is proposing and Staff
recommends that fees in lieu of land be paid in order to satisfy the park dedication requirements. As
per the City’s Subdivision Regulations, the required cash equivalent payment shall be a n amount
equal to the fair market value of the percentage land dedication for the zoning district in which the
subdivided property is located (the MDR zoning district requires 10% of the total acreage being
developed), and the amount is to be determined by reference to current market data, if available, or
by obtaining an appraisal from a licensed real estate appraiser. In summary, the developer will be
required to 10% of the value of land as park dedication.
Trails. Sidewalks are being proposed on one side of each street, and it appears that there is a
proposed trail connecting two streets within the open space on the east side of the development.
Additionally, the City’s trail plan indicates a trail connecting 5th Street North to Hudson Boulevard
North, and so a trail should be provided on the street connecting these aforementioned streets.
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Amenities. The developer plans to provide some sort of amenity within the development, though it
has not yet decided what exactly it will be. The development already provides a significant amount of
open space, and the developer is considering constructing a pool, fire pit gathering area, or other
similar amenity that will be owned and maintained by the neighborhood Homeowners’ Association.
Restrictive Easements. There is a 50-foot wide natural gas pipeline easement that bisects the
western portion of the property in which buildings cannot be placed. There are no lots proposed
within this easement. There is also a 21-inch diameter storm sewer pipe with a 30-foot wide
easement on the eastern edge of the property. The sketch plan results in some of this storm sewer and
easement to remain in place and some to be realigned.
Standards for Single-Family Attached Dwellings (Townhouses), MDR District. The following
outlines standards for single-family attached dwellings as well as explanation as to how these
standards are met within the proposed sketch plan:
There are more standards which apply for the development, however, the one listed below is
specific for open space.
1. Common open space for use by all residents or private open space adjacent to each unit shall
be provided. Such open space shall comprise a minimum of 500 square feet per unit.
A minimum of 539 square feet is provided per unit.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There would be no fiscal impact to the City at this time, as the developer would be required to pay
for any amendments needed to accommodate the increase in REC units. Sketch Plan approval does
not afford the applicant development rights. However, at the time of development the developer
would be required to pay 10% of the assessed value of the land, which would go to the park dedication
funds.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending that the Parks Commission review the proposed Sketch Plan provided by
Pulte Homes of MN, LLC for a 239 unit single family attached residential development that would
be located within the I-94 Corridor Planning Area.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Subdivision Sketch Plan
2. Trail Plan
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DATE: 9-21-18 CITY SUBMITTAL
733 Marquette Ave Ste 700
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612.758.3080
612.758.3099
www.alliant-inc.com
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EAST PARCEL = 18.894 AC
WEST PARCEL = 15.727 AC
= 34.621 AC
IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE
EAST PARCEL = 8.821 AC
WEST PARCEL = 7.215 AC
= 16.036 AC
TOTAL UNITS = 130 TOWNHOME UNITS - EAST (6.88 UPA)
= 109TOWNHOME UNITS - WEST (6.93 UPA)
= 239 TOTAL TOWNHOMES
EXISTING ZONING = MDR - MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING DISTRICT
PROPOSED ZONING = MDR - MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING DISTRICT
EXISTING LAND USE = RURAL AREA DEVELOPMENT
PROPOSED LAND USE = URBAN MEDIUM DENSITY
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GROSS WEST PARCEL AREA = 15.727 AC
WEST PARCEL IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE = 7.215 AC (45.9%)
TOTAL UNITS = 109 TOWNHOME UNITS - WEST (6.93 UPA)
LEGEND
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DATE: 9-21-18 CITY SUBMITTAL SHEET NO. 2 OF 3
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EAST PARCEL
GROSS EAST PARCEL AREA = 18.894 AC
EAST PARCEL IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE = 8.821 AC (46.7%)
TOTAL UNITS = 130 TOWNHOME UNITS - EAST (6.88 UPA)
LEGEND
PROPOSED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AREA
PROPOSED CONCEPT PLAN BOUNDARY
PROPOSED PRIMARY STRUCTURE SETBACK
PROPOSED SIDEWALKS / WALKWAYS / TRAILS
PROPOSED PROPERTY LINES, CURB, DRIVEWAYS, BUILDINGS, ETC
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EXISTING SANITARY SEWER
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PROPOSED STORM SEWER>
DATE: 9-21-18 CITY SUBMITTAL SHEET NO. 3 OF 3