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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.12.11 Parks PacketAgenda Parks Commission Meeting of December 11, 2013 Hugo City Hall, 7:00pm 1. 7:00pm Approve Minutes From November 13, 2013 Meeting 2. 7:05pm Lavalle Fields Park Dedication 3. 7:30pm 2014 Goals 4. 8:00pm 2014 Capital Improvement Planning 5. 9:00pm Adjournment Background Parks Commission Meeti Hugo City Hall, 7:OOpm of December 11, 2013 1. 7:OOpm Approve Minutes From November 13, 2013 Meeting Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Parks Commission meeting of November 13, 2013. 2. 7:05pm LaValle Fields Park Dedication An application has been submitted for the Planned Unit Development called "LaValle Fields" which includes 295 units of senior housing and apartments. The applicant is proposing to meet park dedication requirements through dedication of 2.11 acres of land adjacent to Lions Park and paying a fee of $162,840. The entire land dedication will be made with the first phase. Staff recommends that the Parks Commission make a recommendation to the City Council regarding whether or not the developer has satisfied park dedication requirements and if the dedication is in keeping with park plans. Please see the attached memo. 3. 7:30pm 2014 Goals At the meeting of November 14, 2013, the Park Commission set goals for 2014. Staff recommends revisions and final approval of the 2014 goals of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space commission which will be presented to the City Council at the city-wide goal setting workshop. Please see the draft of 2014 goals. 4. 8:OOpm 2014 Capital Improvement Plan A draft of the 2014-2019 Capital Improvement Plan is included in the packet. The Parks Commission has been given the authority to make recommendations to the City Council about how funding in the Special Parks Fund may be used. A draft of the Capital Improvement Plan has been put together with the assistance of the Finance Director, Ron Otkin, and is based on available funds and the projected parks tax levy. Unfunded projects will be possible only if additional funding becomes available through grants, private donations, or park dedication. The Parks Commission should discuss the following items: Dog Park: Funding was planned in previous CIPs for land purchase and improvements for a dog park. A dog park is not currently on the 2014 Parks Commission goals. Lions Park: The next phase is to hire a consultant to make changes, as needed, to the Lions Park Master Plan and move into the design development phase. The consultant that drafted the Master Plan, outlined that the design development phase would include providing more detailed plans, sketches, and cost estimates to allow for more informed design decisions. Following the design development phase, construction documents could be drafted. The City Council has shared an interest in pursuing private funding for re -development of Lions Park and looking into a Veterans memorial. The cost estimates provided by the consultant for projects such as the grading and utility work and construction of the shelter are shown on the CIP. Irish Avenue Park: The Parks Commission Goals of 2014 include starting the planning of Irish Avenue Park. It is likely that to start with, master planning guidelines will be put together without the assistance of a consultant. This is similar to the process used to master planning Lions Park. Following the approval of master planning guidelines, the Parks Commission could choose to hire a consultant to do concept planning, followed by design development. It is anticipated that these phases of planning will require more funding than they did for Lions Park due because of the size of the park. Elmcrest Avenue: A few options and estimates will be put together for discussion by the Parks Commission at a future meeting as listed on the 2014 goals. Trail Improvements: Funding was dedicated in previous CIPs for trail improvements. Trails that are expected to be built in the next five years will be either paid for by developers or included with street reconstruction projects and would therefore not require funding from the Special Parks Fund. Fable Hill Park Improvements: At the meeting of July 10, 2013, the Parks Commission heard a request from the HOA of Fable Hill for park improvements on Outlot A. The Parks Commission stated that they would discuss it again during Capital Improvement Planning. In the previous CIP, the improvements were listed as an unfunded project in 2017. Funding could be dedicated towards the improvements. Staff recommends that the Parks Commission discuss and make changes to the draft 2014-2019 Capital Improvement Plan and make a recommendation to the City Council. Please see the draft of the Parks Capital Improvement Plan. 5. 9:OOpm Adjournment Minutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo November 13, 2013 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Rachel Berger, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Jim Taylor, Tom Windisch Absent: Joan Benner Staff Present: Bryan Bear, City Administrator Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Eric Maass, Community Development Intern Jim Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. I. Approval of Minutes from October Meeting Berger made a motion, Strub seconded to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2013 Parks Commission meeting, with a change. All Ayes. Motion carried. II. Recognition of Hugo Hockey Rink Volunteers Scott Anderson, Public Works Director introduced Steve Unzen and Doug Vail to the Parks Commission and updated them on all the work completed by volunteers at the Hugo Elementary Hockey Rink. Volunteers included Dave Crever, Norm Everson, Jim Kloos, Cliff Lutz, Dan Tracy, Dan Vail, and Mike Wallace. Additional help was provided by Jon Anderson of White Bear Lake Area Schools. Through the generous donations of local establishments, the volunteers constructed an addition to the current warming house for the storage of a tractor that would be used for maintaining the ice. Partners in the project included Home Depot, Hugo American Legion, Local Union Council #82, Centennial Hockey, White Bear Hockey Club, Hugo Business Association, Hugo Lions Club, Hugo Parks Commission, Hugo Rental, Hugo Chiropractic, DeadBroke Saddle Club, The Blacksmith, Bayport Legion, Northern Signs, Premier Bank, and Hugo Auto. Construction assistance was provided by Carl Bolander and Sons, Cemstone, and Ace disposal. Home Depot provided $4,000 for construction materials, and Subway donated coupons to feed the crew. Parks Chair, Jim Taylor thanked the volunteers for their hard work and dedication to the Hugo Community. He also stated that if additional assistance was needed to not hesitate to come to the Parks Commission for help. Parks Commissioner Tom Windisch described the project as a shining example of what can be accomplished by just a few people and that it was a great story of community service and support. III. Parks Commission Bylaws Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner provided a presentation on the current Parks Commission Bylaws and the changes staff recommended by made to the Parks Commission Bylaws. Taylor stressed the importance of regular attendance if the number of Commissioner on the Parks Commission was reduced from nine member to seven. Taylor Made motion, Windisch Seconded. All Ayes. Motion carried. IV. 2013 Annual Report Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner presented the 2013 Annual Report of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission. Accomplishments included new recreation programs including Teen Movie Night and Nature Camp, expansion of the Tour De Hugo to 180 participants, consistent attendance at Park Play Days, and expansion of the city's Geocache program. Overall financial support totaling $4,800 was donated by 25 local businesses which supported the participation of over 1,300 residents in Hugo recreation programs. In addition to the volunteer efforts at the Hugo Elementary Hockey Rink, Syverson described the volunteer efforts put forth by local Elementary teachers throughout town. Park projects included playground improvements at Frog Hollow Park, Oneka Lake Park, and Diamond Point Park. VI. 2014 Goal Setting The Parks Commission discussed goals and action steps for 2014. VI. Adiournment Berger made a motion, Windisch seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:28 pm Agenda Number: a CITY OF HUGO PARKS COMMISSION REPORT TO: City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission FROM: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner SUBJECT: LaValle Fields. Request for Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development for a senior housing and apartment complex consisting of 295 units on 29.17 acres west of Finale Avenue. DATE: December 6, 2013 for the Parks Commission meeting of December 11, 2013 1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a senior housing and apartment development. The property totals 39.56 acres and is comprised of seven parcels. The PUD will be for 29.17 acres of the property, the remaining will continue to be zoned Central Residential (CR -1). The property includes wetlands and floodplain for a total buildable acreage of 16.18 acres. The proposed number of units is 295 for a density of approximately 10 units per acre. Phase 1 is proposed to include senior housing of 100 units,.with a possible expansion of 30 units. Phase 2 is proposed to include 165 units of apartments. The proposed development is located west of Finale Avenue and Lions Park. 2. BACKGROUND: At the Parks Commission meeting of September 26, 2012, a concept plan for the development was presented by the applicant. The discussion was continued at the Parks Commission meeting of October 10, 2013. The developer requested feedback from the Parks Commission on the proposed land dedication which allowed for the expansion of Lions Park and the proposed stormwater pond to be located on park property. The Parks Commission discussed the compatibility of the large community events at Lions Park and the senior community. An interest in accepting a combination of land and fee to satisfy the park dedication was shared as well as mixed feelings on expansion of the park. A stormwater pond was not seen as a benefit to the park. A motion was made -1- LaValle Fields December 11, 2013 and seconded to support the Lions Park Master Plan and share an interest in working with the developer to make changes to the plan as needed in the future. 3. SITE PLAN: The applicant is applying for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to accommodate the density that is proposed. The majority of the properties to be developed are guided as Mixed Use (MIX) and a small portion as Medium Density Residential (MD) according to the 2030 Land Use Plan. General Layout The PUD shows a campus with four residential buildings laid out to follow the contours and perimeter of the property. The buildings on the west of the property are situated to obtain a vista of the adjacent wetlands. There are several above ground parking lots and underground parking lots shown within the development. The plan shows two phases and future expansions. Road Construction & Access The PUD shows access off of 146`h Street, Upper 146th Street, and Finale Avenue North with private driveways. With the first phase, Finale Avenue, from 145th Street to 146`" Street, will be reconstructed to city standards. The applicant shall relocate Finale Avenue North with the second phase of the development. Also with the second phase, 147th Street will be extended to Oneka Parkway. The right-of-way for these roads will be dedicated to the City at the time of the final plat of the first phase. Housing Types The housing will include in phase one, a three story senior housing community with 29 Independent Units, 49 Assisted Living Units, and 22 Memory Care Units. A future expansion of 30 units is shown. Phase two includes a 3 -story 70 unit apartment building, 3 -story 50 unit apartment building, and a 2 -story 45 unity building. Drainage Options The applicant is constructing a stormwater pond on the northeast corner of Oneka Parkway and 147h Street. Additional stormwater capacity will be included in the pond which will meet the increased needs anticipated with the re -development of Lions Park. 4. CONSISTENCY WITH PARK PLAN: Open Spaces/Parks The neighborhood is served by Lions Park. The park is considered a community park and includes neighborhood park amenities. Lions Park is guided to continue to serve as a -2- LaValle Fields December 11, 2013 significant central gathering area for the community and host to large events. The development of community park facilities conveniently located near residential populations was a major component of the park and recreation vision expressed by the residents of Hugo at the time the Parks Plan was put together. Additional indoor and outdoor multi -use recreation facilities are needed in the community. The Parks Plan supports park development which preserves and utilizes Hugo's natural resources and open space areas including lakes, wetlands, and woodlands. An expansion of Lions Park would allow for more event space and construction of additional park features. Trails The applicant is proposing construction of a bituminous trail through the development which would provide a connection between Lions Park and County Road 8. A city trail will be included with the extension of 147' street as shown in the Parks, Trail, and Open Space Plan. 5. PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS: The applicant is required to pay park dedication to ensure that the City's parks system provides for the recreation needs of the additional residents the development brings. The Parks Commission evaluates each proposed dedication to ensure that it meets requirements of the Park Dedication Policy and that it is in keeping with the Parks Plan and provides a recommendation to the City Council. The applicant is proposing to dedicate a combination of land and fee. Required The applicant is proposing to build 295 units on 16.18 buildable acres. The Park Dedication Policy includes a sliding scale for land dedication. With a high density development (over 10 units per acre) such as being proposed, 17% of the buildable land shall be dedicated. Therefore, the developer would be required to dedicate 2.75 acres in lieu of paying the fee. The current fee (which is annually set by the City Council), is $2,400 per unit. Therefore, the developer would be required to pay $708,000 in park dedication fees in lieu of land. Proposed The applicant is proposing to dedicate 2.11 acres of land. Part of the existing right-of- way for Finale Avenue North is included in the land dedication. The applicant will be re- constructing Finale Avenue North in a new right-of-way to follow a re -alignment that is suitable for the development. The land dedication includes .35 acres of the existing right - of way that will become part of Lions Park, after the road is removed. The 2.11 acres that are proposed to be dedicated satisfies 76% of the total park dedication requirement. The remaining 23% will be fulfilled by payment of a fee. The fee per unit -3- LaValle Fields December 11, 2013 for the proposed development would be $552 per unit, which is 23% of the current fee of $2,400 per unit. With the proposed 295 unit development the total fee would be $162,840. In summary, the applicant is proposing the following be dedicated for the entire planned unit development: • 2.11 acres of land (located adjacent to Lions Park) And $162,840 in cash -in -lieu of land Since the development of LaValle Fields will occur in phases, the park dedication will occur at the time of final plat for each phase. The applicant is proposing to dedicate none of the fee and the entire land dedication with the first phase. 6. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Parks Commission consider the proposed dedication of 2.11 acres of land and $162,840 in fees for the LaValle Fields Planned Unit Development and make a recommendation to the City Council. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Park Dedication Policy & Fee Schedule 2. Lions Park Master Plan 3. Site Plan -4- LaValle Fields December 11, 2013 Sec. 90-324. - Park dedication. (a) General dedication standards. In order to develop a system of parks within the community to serve the public's health and recreational needs, a percentage of the net buildable acreage based on the density of all land subdivided for residential purposes shall be dedicated to the city as public parkland. The city finds that the more dense a development is, the more demand for park land it creates since lots can be smaller affording less private recreational space and more occupants per acre. The following formula will be used to determine the dedication requirement where a land dedication is required: Density Percentage of Land to be Dedicated (of the buildable land) 0-3.99 units per acre 10 percent 4.00-5.99 units per acre 11 percent 6.00-7.99 units per acre 13 percent 8.00-9.99 units per acre 15 percent 10.00 < units per acre 17 percent The land so dedicated shall be subject to approval by the city council in accordance with the city's Comprehensive Plan for parks. At the city council's discretion, a parkland dedication fee may be accepted or required instead of or connection with land dedication. The parkland dedication fee shall be set annually by the city council and adopted as part of the city's fee schedule. The parkland dedication fee shall be charged for each dwelling unit originated by the subdivision or development of any property in the city, not including any dwelling unit that may be in existence at the time of the adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived, or which is subject to an approved development agreement with the city that includes a parkland dedication provision. (b) Appeal process. The parkland dedication fee may be appealed to the city council before the city council makes a decision on the final plat and shall be calculated as follows: The percentage of land to be dedicated will be multiplied by the fair market value of the net buildable acreage. The fair market value shall be determined by the city council, following their review of a current appraisal submitted to the city at the developer's expense. The appraisal shall be made by appraisers who are approved members of the SREA or MAI, or equivalent real estate appraisal societies. If the city receives written notice of a dispute over the parkland dedication fee before approval of the final plat, the developer shall pay the fee into an escrow account pending a decision of an appeal of the fee. If an appeal is not filed within 60 days following approval of the final plat, or if the person aggrieved by the fee does not prevail on the appeal, then the funds paid into escrow must be transferred to the city. (Prior Code, § 1215-040.1; Ord. 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N o� ttl w"ww xx� Y �PEI 3e L(O CITY OF HUGO PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Updated December 13, 2013 PROJECTS UNFUNDED PROJECTS YEAR COST PRIORITY Lions Park design development and cost estimates 2014 $20,000 Dog Park property 2014 $50,000 purchase Elmcrest Avenue Trail 2015 TBD Irish Avenue Park concept 2015 $40,000 planning Dog Park construction 2015 $20,000 Lions Park shelter design and construction 2015 $75,000 documents Irish Avenue Park design development and cost estimates 2016 $30,000 Lions Park grading & 2016 $500,000 utilities Lions Park parking lots 2016 $500,000 & trails Fable Hill Park Improvements 2017 $70,000 Lions Park shelter 2017 $1,000,000 Lions Park memorial 2018 $200,000 Lions Park landscaping, 2018 $215,000 turf & fencing Lions Park play 2018 $250,000 equipment * Unfunded projects will be possible only if funding becomes available such as through grants, private donations, or park dedication. CITY OF HUGO PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Updated February 8, 2012 PROJECT WISH LIST* YEAR COST PRIORITY Trail System Improvements 2012 $10,000 Heritage Ponds Landscaping 2012 $10,000 Arbre Park Tree Planting 2012 $5,000 Park Rules Signs 2012 $3,000 Skating Rink Boards 2012 $2,000 Irish Ave. Park Interim Improvements 2013 $20,000 Trail System Improvements 2013 $10,000 Lions Park 2014 $20,000 Site Planning Trail System Improvements 2014 $10,000 Irrigation of Fields at 2014 $15,000 Beaver Ponds Lions Park Shelter 2014 $1,000,000 Trail System Improvements 2015 $10,000 Lions Park Refrigerated 2015 $40,000 Ice Skating Rink Trail System Improvements 2016 $10,000 Lions Park Playground 2016 $100,000 and Landscaping Trail System Improvements 2017 $10,000 Irish Ave Park 2017 $20,000 Master Site Plan Fable Hill Park 2017 $20,000 Development * Projects listed on the wishlist will be possible only if funding becomes available such as through grants or park dedication requirements. RECREATION PROGRAMS SNOW JAM Saturday, January 11 2:00-4:00 pm Oneka Elementary School The Oneka gym will be rocking with a DJ playing family F avorites, as well as a rock wall challenge course, toddler ay land, giant slide and jump castle. Enjoy family fun out the cold and snow! Parent/guardian supervision is required. This event is for ages 1-10. The cost is $5 with pre -registration or $8 at the door. MOVIE NIGHTS AT ONEKA Friday, January 10 Friday, February 21 Friday, March 21 Save the date for the 2014 Movie Nights in the gymnasium at Oneka Elementary School (4888 Heritage Parkway North). Please look for future advertisements for the movie titles. You do not need to be a part of the White Bear Lake School District to participate in this free event. Invite your friends and family! Feel free to bring pillows and blankets to sit on. Doors will open at 6:30pm and the movie will start at 7:00pm. Popcorn and snacks are provided. Parent/guardian supervision is required. For more information about parks and recreation in Hugo: Follow "City of Hugo, MN" onfacebook Go to www,cLhugo,mnxs Call 651-762-6342 Visit City Hall at 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North SLEDDING PARTY Saturday, February 1 2:00-4:00 pm Oak Shore Park TOT/FAMILY TIME The City of Hugo has partnered with White Bear Lake Area Schools to make the gym- nasium at Oneka Elementary available for resident use. The programs run from November 3 to March 30, with a few exceptions for school breaks and other skip days. The cost is $2 per child with a maximum fee of $5 per family. Photo identification required. Friends and family may also participate when accompanied by a student or resident. Tot Time Ages 0-6 with a parent or guardian Tuesdays 4:00-7:30 pm Thursdays 4:30-7:30 pm Sundays 1:00-5:00 pm Family Fun Time Ages 7-12 with parent or guardian Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00-7:30 pm Sundays 1:00-5:00 pm For more information, go to the City of Hugo's website or call WBLAS Community Services at 651-407-7501. The sixth annual Sledding Party will be hosted by the Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission on Saturday, February 1 from 2:00- 4:00 pm at Oak Shore Park. Take turns zooming down the sledding hill and then warm up by the bonfire with hot chocolate and cookies! This is a free event. The park is located at 12790 Exhall Avenue North. There are parking lots at the north and south ends of the park, off of Exhall Avenue. B,1.