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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017.11.15 Parks PacketAgenda Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of November 15, 2017 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 1. Approve Minutes from October 18, 2017 Meeting 7:05 pm 2. Leroux Property Sketch Plan 7:35 pm 3. Clearwater Creek Preserve Improvements 8:00 pm 5. Adjournment Page 1 of 2 Parks Commission Agenda November 15, 2017 Background Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of November 15, 2017 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Approve Minutes from October 18, 2017 Meeting Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Parks Commission meeting of October 18, 2017. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED MINUTES. Leroux Property Sketch Plan A request for a sketch plan review has been received from the CPDC Pratt Oakwood, LLP. The proposal is for 177 residential units on 120 vacant acres generally located north 159t" Street and east of Elmcrest Avenue. The applicant has indicated that they would dedicate land and make park improvements to satisfy park dedication requirements and for flexibility in their Planned Unit Development (PUD) application. Part of the development is in the greenway and there are trail connections to be made throughout. The applicant is looking for informal comments from the Parks Commission and a recommendation is not needed at this time. The Parks Commission should provide input on the park site plan, proposed trail system, and possible park dedication. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED MEMO. Clearwater Creek Preserve Improvements At the meeting of October 18, 2017 the Parks Commission directed staff to look at making updates and improvements at a few of Hugo's existing parks including Clearwater Creek Preserve. Community Development Intern Sarah Rumppe will present a proposal for improvements to be made at Clearwater Creek Preserve. Page 2 of 2 Parks Commission Agenda November 15, 2017 Minutes Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of October 18, 2017 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Call to Order Present: Roger Clarke, Mat Rauschendorfer, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson Absent: Cathy Moore-Arcand, John Pontrelli, Nicole Schmid Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner Rachel Juba, Planner Rachel Leitz, Community Development Assistant Sarah Rumppe, Community Development Intern Debi Close, Parks Secretary Strub called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. 1. Approval of Minutes from September Meeting Tennyson made a motion, Clarke seconded to approve the minutes of the September 20, 2017 Parks Commission meeting as presented. All Aye. Motion carried. 2. Creekside Heights Sketch Plan Parks Planner Shayla Denaway presented a sketch plan application for Creekside Heights that had been received from the Lincoln Group. The proposed development is on 132 acres of vacant land east of Highway 61 and west of Oneka Lake. The development would consist of a combination of single family, villa, and townhomes totaling 251 residential units. The proposal also included constructing a fishing pier on Oneka Lake and trails and sidewalks throughout the development. Rich Wilburn from Kaskaskia Engineering Group was available to answer questions. Wilburn indicated they would be dedicating a combination of land and fee but are still reviewing it to determine what parts of the property are upland and would qualify. Page 1 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes October 18, 2017 The Parks Commission was generally supportive of a fishing pier on Oneka Lake but would like consideration of how it could be accessed and used by the public. This includes looking at off-street and on -street parking, and trying to find adjacent upland to add amenities like a picnic shelter or table, etc. It was envisioned that people may want to drive to the access and put in a kayak/etc. One idea was to locate the fishing pier at the south end of the property so that it could possibly be accessed off of the park property. The Wilburn expressed interest in that idea. When asked about preserving the trees at the south end of the property, Wilburn indicated that there will be trees lost in order to make the necessary roadway connections but that they are looking at other ways to minimize the impact on the trees. Commissioner Strub asked for consideration of an additional pedestrian access to the cluster of townhouses, such as a trail crossing of the ditch towards the south. It was noted that the townhouse cluster is quite separate from the rest of the neighborhood and that a tot lot may be needed to serve the area. The Commission was generally very supportive of the trails in the development which would provide access to other trails and Oneka Lake Park. A trail connection to the properties to the north was requested in order to connect possible future development. It was also discussed that the roundabout or Hwy 61 crossing should evaluated to make the pedestrian crossings trails are safe. The Commission was generally supportive of the park dedication proposal and were interested in accepting the trail area and any other buildable, useable, and attached parcels. 3. Existing Parks Survey Denaway provided the Commission with a survey of existing parks, intended to start a discussion on park improvements and upgrades. The survey included playground age/vendor, needed maintenance, and possible projects. Community Development Intern, Sarah Rumppe gave insight of how small changes could improve users' experiences at Arbre and other parks. This included defining pedestrian movement with visual esthetics, gateways, and defined spaces. She presented sketches showing the proposed changes and suggestions for park improvements. Arbre Park was highlighted because of anticipated tree loss. Proposed improvements include creating a more welcoming entrance, developing gateways to connect the two park halves, and adding shade. Discussion on improvements at Oneka Lake Park included serving more residents in the future, providing access to the lake, and offering new programming to utilize the space including kayaking, fishing, ice skating and swimming. The Parks Commissioners were appreciative of the insight and Rumppe's perspective and were excited to see additional sketches and ideas in the future. 4. Meeting Schedule Update Denaway provided an update on the comprehensive plan meeting schedule. Page 2 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes October 18, 2017 S. Other Tennyson gave and update on the Forest Lake YMCA including that their annual fundraising campaign will be starting soon. 6. Adjournment Tennyson made a motion, Clarke seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 pm. All Ayes. Motion carried. Page 3 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes October 18, 2017 Agenda Number: CITY OF HUGO PARKS COMMISSION REPORT TO: City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission FROM: Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner SUBJECT: CPDC Pratt Oakwood, LLP. - Leroux Property Concept Plan DATE: November 9, 2017 for the Parks Commission meeting of November 15, 2017 1. INTRODUCTION: A sketch plan application has been received from CPDC Pratt Oakwood, LLP. The applicant is looking for informal comments from the Parks Commission prior to submitting a formal application. A recommendation from the Parks Commission is not needed at this time. 2. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: CPDC Pratt Oakwood, LLP is planning to develop two parcels of land, both of which are owned by the developer. The plan shows 177 proposed residential lots with a variety of product types and lot sizes, stormwater ponding areas, a large park and open space, sidewalk and trail connections, and road connections. The developer is proposing to construct this development in three phases. The developer has indicated that an HOA will be established for the villa homes. The concept plan was completed to get comments from the various commissions and Council prior to moving forward with the formal development approval process. The properties are generally located east of Elmcrest Avenue N. and north of 159th Street N. and total approximately 120 acres. The properties are currently vacant, relatively flat, and have some site constraints due to approximately 24 acres of wetlands. The applicant would like to receive feedback on the project in regards to general layout, housing types, parks/trails, road circulation and construction, and stormwater management/ water re -use. -1- November 15, 2017 The western parcel (40 acres) is guided as Low Density Residential (LD) while the eastern parcel (80 acres) is guided as Medium Density Residential (MD) according to the 2030 Land Use Plan. The developer has indicated that they may request a Planned Unit Development (PUD) in order to meet density requirements. In exchange for the proposed PUD, the developer is expected to have a higher quality development with valued amenities. The developer has not indicated what they would be giving back to the City in exchange of PUD flexibility, however, the developer has indicated the development will offer trail and sidewalk connections within the development and a public park 3. CONSISTENCY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Trails The Trail and Sidewalk Plan shows trails along Oneka Parkway and Farnham Avenue North. The trails are constructed along these roadways in the properties south of the proposed development. The trails are shown to continue northward beyond proposed development. Sidewalks shall supplement the connections provided by the proposed trail system. Sidewalks along City streets are required in developments with lot widths less than 80 feet. There is an existing sidewalk on Falcon Avenue north that should connect north through the development. Although not shown on the concept plan, the developer has indicated that trail and sidewalk connections will be made to existing connections to the south. Staff has requested that connections also continue to future developments to the north. Open Spaces/Geenways The developer is proposing a park on the east side of the development. This park is within the City's greenway corridor, which is an area that has been identified for having significant natural resources. The desire with greenway corridors is to preserve large connecting blocks of natural resources as open space. There are large pieces of open space owned by either the City of Hugo or homeowners association to the south in the Waters Edge and Creekview Preserve neighborhoods that would connect. Parks This development is in Neighborhood Park Service Area 2 which is served by Lions Park, Frog Hollow Park, Oneka Elementary School and Heritage Ponds Park. Frog Hollow Park is within walking distance and has a playground. Oneka Elementary has a mixed purpose ball field and playground that are available outside of school hours for residential use. A park with a large open play area and other park facilities is desirable. The developer has prepared a concept of what the park could look like. Currently, the developer has not indicated what would be constructed or paid for with their park -2- November 15, 2017 dedication or request for PUD flexibility. The park currently has a layout that shows parking and loading areas, a pavilion, playground space, two sport courts, ballfields, and trail connections. Staff has reviewed the park site plan. The plan has done a good job of preserving wetlands and some existing trees which would expand the greenway corridor. A greenway trail through the open space in the park to provide access to these areas is desirable. Ball fields, open play areas, and other park facilities which are not available at nearby existing parks are desirable. Because of the wetlands on the site, additional work will need to be done to ensure that park facilities are built on suitable upland. Staff would like to see that the parking areas be located near the facilities and be sized according to their use. It is also very important that there be strong trail connections between the residential areas and the park. 4. PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS: The developer is required to dedicate land, or pay a fee, or a combination of land and a fee. For the 117.5 acre site, parkland dedication of 9.36 acres of upland is required. The developer may also pay the fee, which is currently $2,400 per unit. The parkland dedication fee for the proposed 177 lots would be $424,800. The developer is proposing land dedication in lieu of fees with 11.2 acres of land. 5. CONCLUSION: No formal action is required at this time. The developer is requesting informal comments on the sketch plan. The applicant has indicated that they would be interested in dedicating land to meet the park dedication requirements. Although, there is significant open space shown on the plan, only buildable and usable land is accepted for park dedication credit. The Parks Commission should provide comments on the proposed park, greenway corridor, as well as the trail and sidewalk connections in the development. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Leroux Property Concept Plan dated 9/20/17 3. City of Hugo Trail and Sidewalk Plan 4. City of Hugo Neighborhood Park Service Areas Map -3- November 15, 2017 lw 165th a \ 'I j N .. 1. io A, S Z ! '► .. 1` [P� 158th Paul HugoFarms Wild Wings of Oneka Game Farm ClearwaterCreekPark Oneka RidgeGolf Course Rice Lake Park Bald EagleSportsmansAssociation Oneka Lake Park Oneka Elementary School Rice Lake Centre Frog Hollow ParkHeritage Ponds Park Lions Park Oakshore Park Diamond Point Park Hugo Elementary Withrow School Beaver Ponds Park Future Park St. John's Cemetary Lake Access City Hall Arbre Park Fire Department Val Jean Park Watertower Park Victor Square Park Lake Access 1920 Country School House Oneka Lake Boat Launch Walker Cemetary Oneka Rice Sunset Egg Bald Eagle Long Round Hors eshoe Plaisted South School Section Barker Nort h School Section NP-2 NP-1 NP-5 NP-3 NP-7 NP-4 NP-6 NP-10 NP-9 NP-8 City of Hugo March 15, 2010 - City Facility Public Recreation Private Recreation School City Owned Properties - Undeveloped Neighborhood Park Service AreasMap 7-DNP-1 NP-2 NP-3 General Service Area of Existingor Proposed Neighborhood Park Served by existing Lions Park,Frog Hollow Park, Oneka Elementary School and Heritage Ponds Park Park needed as area develops Neighborhood Parks NP NP-4 NP-5 NP-6 NP-7 NP-8 NP-9 NP-10 Served by Victor Square Park, Arbre Park, Val Jean Park, Future FableHill Park, and 100 Acre Park/Openspace Served by Park at Water Tower #2and Oak Shore Park Served by Beaver Ponds Park Strong immediate need for park Eastern portion served by Diamond Point Park. Need for Park on western side of Egg Lake Served by Oneka Lake Park andundeveloped adjacent openspace. 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