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AGENDA
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 1989, 7:30 P.M.
CHANHASSEN CITY HALL, 690 COULTER DRIVE
Call to order.
Approval of Minutes, May 30, 1989.
Approve Plan for Lake Ann Park Playground Equipment and
Authorize Purchase.
Discussion of Batting Cage at Lake Ann Park.
Review Request for Park Improvements at Chanhassen Hills
Park.
Review Application to Amend Land Use Plan on Property next to
Lake Ann Park.
Site Plan Review, Vineland Forest.
Site Plan Review, Minnewashta Farms.
Site Plan Review, Oakview Heights.
10. Commission Presentations.
11. Administrative Section.
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation coordinator~
DATE: June 13, 1989
SUBJ: Lake Ann Park Totlot Equipment
At the last Park and Recreation Commission meeting, this item was
tabled and staff was directed to review the plan to include
swings in Phase I. Attached please find the revised plan. The
revised plan is the same as before except it includes free- .
standing swings. The revised price is $10.546.
Please review the attached. If no further changes are needed,
staff should be directed to proceed with the purchase.
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CITY OF
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Park and Recreation Commission
FROM:
Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator \/
June 13, 1989 "'7
DATE:
SUBJ:
Batting Cage
Previously, the Park and Recreation Commission directed staff to
contact the homeowner next to the Lake Ann Park maintenance
building regarding the proposed location of the batting cage.
The Raymond Notermann's of 1450 Arboretum Boulevard own that
home. I talked to Mrs. Notermann, who indicated she would have
no objection to this proposal.
Staff was also directed to find out from Dale Gregory if and when
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he could install the batting
hectic at this time of year.
build the frame he could not
just needs to install it, he
beginning of July.
As the Babe Ruth field will be located at Lake Susan Park, I
asked Dale if he would be able to move the batting cage when that
field is ready. He indicated that it is very likely that the
frame would be severely damaged if it were moved, rendering it
useless.
cage frame. Dale's schedule is very
He indicated that if he was to
get to it until fall/winter. If he
could do so by the end of June or
In a best case scenario, the batting cage could be up and ready
for use for the last week or two of the Babe Ruth season <if
purchased, not constructed by staff). However, if plans are to
move the structure for the 1991 season, it is very probable that
a new frame would have to be purchased. It is the recommendation
of this office to place a batting cage at the Lake Susan Park
next year. Although this would allow limited use in the 1990
season, in the long run it will save time and money for the CAA
as well as the City.
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CITY OF
CHAHHASSEH
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation coordinator~
DATE: June 13, 1989
SUBJ: Chanhassen Hills Park
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I was recently contacted by Bruce Engel of Chanhassen Hills
regarding the development of Chanhassen Hills Park. Mr. Engel
wanted to know when park improvements were planned. I told him
that the Park and Recreation Commission was in the process of
developing a Master Park Plan and that Phase I of development was
tentatively planned for 1990, i.e. $10,000 has been recommended
for this site in the 1990 budget. Attached please find Mr.
Engel's subsequent letter, formally requesting park improvements
at Chanhassen Hills Park.
The final review of the Chanhassen Hills Park Master Plan is
scheduled on the June 27th Park and Recreation Commission agenda.
Although such was not a condition of final plat approval, staff
is asking the developer to do the grading and seeding for the
park. If they agree to do so, the $10,000 allocated in the 1990
budget could be used solely for facilities, i.e. totlot equip-
ment, volleyball, etc. The 1989 Budget does not allocate any
funds for park development at this site.
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June 6, 1989
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Attn: Lori Sietsema
Dear Lori:
We are requesting the Chanhassen Hills Park be developed as soon as
possible.
One of the major factors for our moving into Chanhassen Hills was
the promise of a park for our children. Now they are riding their
bikes in the streets and playing near construction sites. As more
residents move in, coupled with traffic from home shoppers, we
worry about their safety. Our children need the park that we were
promised.
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While we appreciate the amenities of the park plan, we would rather
have facilities now. We want the play area first, then the
softball field. The finished infield could come later, as well as
the tennis courts and basketball area. Naturally, we would like
the park completed this summer. If financial considerations make
that impossible, we would at least like a place for our children to
play.
We like Chanhassen and our new homes. Our children, however, are
forced to play on unsuitable grounds that are dangerous to their
safety. Please construct our park as soon as possible.
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8699 Chanhassen Hills Dr. No.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(612)937-6084
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
PRC DATE: June 13, 1989
C.C. DATE:
CASE NO:
Prepared by: Sietsema:k
STAFF
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PROPOSAL: Land Use Plan Amendment to change the land use
designation of 140 acres froffi._Rural Residential to
Residential Low Density. .
LOCATION: Southwest corner of Lake Ann, immediately west of
Lake Ann Park, 1680 Arboretum Blvd.
APPLICANT: Mike Gorra
1680 Arboretum Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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PRESENT ZONING:
Rural Residential
ACREAGE:
140 acres
ADJACENT ZONING
AND LAND USE:
N- RR, Rural Residential
S- lOP, Industrial Office Park
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EXISTING PARKS:
Lake Ann Park lies immediately to the east
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COMP. TRAIL PLAN:
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The Comprehensive Plan calls for aquisition
of lake shore around Lake Ann so as to
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: continue the trail system.
Park and Recreation Commission
June 13, 1989
Page 2
Background
This proposal is a request to amend the Land Use Plan and MUSA
Line to allow an urban-type development in what is currently a
rural area. The Park and Recreation Commission would not typi-
cally review this type of request, however, staff felt that since
a portion of the property is identified on the Land Use Plan as
potential parkland, the Park and Recreation Commission should
review it.
As shown on the attached, the land around Lake Ann is designated
as potential parkland to continue the trail around the lake. If
this is still a goal, the Park and Recreation should make a
recommendation to the City Council that this designation remain
on the plan.
Recommendation
Recognizing that a Land Use Plan amendment may take place, it is
the recommendation of this office to maintain the parkland
designation around Lake Ann to preserve the integrity of this
undeveloped lake and to enable the City to continue the trail
system around the lake.
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PRC DATE: June 13, 1989 1
c.c. DATE:
CASE NO:
Prepared by: Sietsema:k
STAFF
REPORT
PROPOSAL: Subdivision of 9.5 acres into 18 single family lots
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LOCATION: South of Pleasant View Road and east of Powers
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APPLICANT: VanEeckhout Building Corporation
1935 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 165
Long Lake, MN 55356
PRESENT ZONING:
RSF, Single Family Residential
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This property lies within the service area
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Beach Park. It is also very close to the
water reservoir site which was planned to
be a future passive park.
Park and Recreation Commission
June 13, 1989
Page 2
Recommendation
As this property lies within the service area of existing parks,
it is the recommendation of this office to accept park and trail
dedication fees in lieu of land and trail construction.
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
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PRC DATE: May 13, 1989
C.C. DATE:
CASE NO:
Prepared by: Sietsema:k
STAFF
REPORT
PROPOSAL: Subdivision of 100 acres into 4 single family lots
LOCATION: Tanadoona Drive, west of Highway 41 and t mile
north of Highway
APPLICANT: Timothy Foster
7200 Metro Blvd.
Edina, MN 55435
PRESENT ZONING: RR, Rural Residential
ACREAGE:
100 acres
ADJACENT ZONING
AND LAND USE:
N- RR, Camp Tanadoona
S- RR
E- RR
w- RR, Single Family Residential
EXISTING PARKS: There are no neighborhood parks in this
area. Camp Tanadoona is located to the
north and Minnewashta Regional Park and the
Landscape Arboretum are also in this area.
COMP. TRAIL PLAN: The Comprehensive Trail Plan calls for a
trail along,the entire west side of the
development from Crimson Bay Rd. to Tanadoona Dr.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan does not call for
parkland in this park deficient area in
the near future, however, when an urban
development is proposed, a neighborhood
park will be needed.
Park and Recreation Commission
June 13, 1989
Page 2
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BACKGROUND
This proposal currently lies outside the MUSA Line and therefore
only includes three lots and an outlot on the 100 acre site. There
are two things to consider as the Park and Recreation Commission
reviews this site plan; neighborhood park needs and community
park needs.
The 79 acre outlot will likely develop at the time city services
are available. If a typical urban development is pursued, the
outlot could produce approximately 200 homes, rendering the need
for 7-8 acres of parkland. If such were to occur, the City
should acquire the parkland through the development process.
As per the recent park needs study provided by Mark Koegler, a
community park will be needed in western Chanhassen before the
City is fully developed. Mr. Koegler's study calls for 60~ acres
of community parkland, in the west part of Chanhassen in addition
to Lake Ann Park and the south park site. What needs to be
determined is whether or not this site is the site to be pursued.
Recommendation
It is the recommendation of this office to accept park and trail .
dedication fees for this development in lieu of parkland and
trail construction, and to require a trail easement straight
north from Crimson Bay Road to Tanadoona Drive. It is also
recommended that neighborhood park needs to be considered at the
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Park and Recreation Coordinator
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Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Dear Lori:
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This letter/report has been prepared in response to the directive
from the City Council to the Park and Recreation Commission to
assess the need for expanded community park areas adjacent to
existing Lake Ann Park. In addition to assessing needs relative
tot he i mm e d i ate vi c i nit y 0 f La k e Ann Par k, the d i s c us s ion and
findings also focus on community wide needs in all geographical
areas of the City.
METHODOLOGY/TARGET POPULATION
There are a number of ways to analyze community park and community
park facility needs. Since Chanhassen has had an adopted park and
open space plan since 1980, information from the plan has provided
the foundation for this review. The information that has been
drawn together for this discussion comes from the Comprehensive
Plan sections pertaining to population, land use and parks and
recreation.
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A meaningful review of future community park needs has to include
an analysis of projected population and an established relationship
between the total number of residents and the recreational
facilities that they require. Additionally, the review needs to
focus on a set point in time or a maximum anticipated population
level. Since it is the intent of this study to focus on long term
community park needs, the first step in the process is to identify
a target population number.
In order to derive a target population number, population and land
use data from the comprehensive plan was utilized. In 1988,
Chanhassen had an estimated population of 9,225. Of this total,
it is estimated that the area within the community's MUSA line
contained a population of 8,755. In 1988, Chanhassen's Urban
Service Area included approximately 1,260 acres of vacant,
developable land. Development of this vacant land will result in
an additional population of 4,032 based on existing overall
development densities. The combination of these two population
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Since the focus of this investigation is long term, land area
within the existing General Rural Use Area must also be considered.
The General Rural Use Area is the portion of the community that is
not presently served by sanitary sewer. The GRUA contains a total
of approximately 7,300 acres of developable land. This total does
not include wetlands and major publ ic land holdings such as the
Minnesota Arboretum, the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
and Minnewashta Regional Park.
Application of Chanhassen's existing development density to the
vacant, developable land in the GRUA yields an additional target
population of 23,363 for the section of the community that is not
presently served by sanitary sewer. The combination of this number
with the Urban Service Area population of 12,787 results in a total
target population of 36,150.
The analysis portion of this study will utilize the target
population of 36,150. It is extremely difficult to attach a time
projection to this land supply based population estimate. Timing
is dependent on future growth rates and local and regional policies
pertaining to the provision of full urban services. Chanhassen's
attainment of this population level may take 20 years or it may
take 50 years. The exact time frame is largely irrelevant since
the emphasis of this study is to make an attempt to define long
term needs. Long term needs are defined as those experienced by
the community as it approaches a fully developed condition,
regardless of how long it actually take to reach such a position.
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FUTURE PARK NEEDS
Chanhassen's supply of community parks will need to keep pace with
future growth in order to maintain the same level of services
presently available. This means that future parks will need to
accommodate the 26,925 people who make up the difference between
the 1988 population level and the target population identified in
this study. Since the existing supply of community parks and
particularly the supply of active recreational facilities
reasonably meets the needs of the present population, additional
land will need to be acquired in order to accommodate future
residents.
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The park and recreation section of the Chanhassen Comprehensive
Plan contains an adopted standard for quantifying needed community
park land. The plan calls for 7 acres of community park land for
every 1,000 residents. This means that in the future, the City
will need to acquire an additional 188 acres of land to fully
satisfy community park needs for the target population.
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In addition to reviewing overall community park needs, the plan
also provides information on specific active recreational
facil ities. These facil ities should be considered as part of a
review of future park needs. Among the active recreational
pursuits, soccer and softball/baseball are the most land intensive.
They are also the most popular programs offered by the City of
Chanhassen. Since they are the most land intensive features in
most community parks, it is important to project future needs for
both uses to ensure that future land supply projections can
actually accommodate needed fields.
At the present time Chanhassen is utilizing 15 baseball/softball
fields to accommodate existing needs. Since this supply meets
current demand, it is reasonable to translate this relationship
into the form of a standard. This has been accomplished in the
following chart along with a comparison of the standards used by
the cities of Eden Prairie and Bloomington.
ACTIVE PARK STANDARDS
(facilities/number of people)
Activity Chanhassen Eden Prairie Bloomington
. Softball 1/1300 1/1500 1/600
Baseball
60' 1/1500 1/2500 1/600
751 1/9000 1/8000 1/3600
90' 1/9000 1/6000 1/4000
Soccer 1/3000 1/4000 1/3500
Source: City of Eden Prairie
Van Doren-Hazard-Stallings, I nc.
Application of the above information to the target population of
36,150 reveals the need for a total of 69 baseball/softball fields
and 12 soccer fields. The present supply includes 15
baseball/softball fields and 3 soccer fields resulting in the
future need for an additional 54 baseball/softball fields and 11
soccer fields.
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In the future, it is anticipated that the total number of
baseball/softball fields will be reduced through the installation
of lights accommodating evening and night games. Programming in
Chanhassen has shown that one new ball field can be eliminated for
every two fields that have lighting systems. By the time that
Chanhassen reaches its target population, this study assumes that
a total of 10 fields will have lighting eliminating the need for
5 new fields. This will adjust the total number of additional
baseball/softball fields from 54 to 49.
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The existing community park system which principally includes Lake
Ann Park can not accommodate construction of any additional ball
diamonds or soccer fields. With the construction that is occurring
this summer, this park will contain 6 ball fields and one
regulation soccer field. Chanhassen presently does not have
additional vacant community park land. This means that all future
construction will need to be accommodated within additional land
acquisitions.
Previous comments in this report referenced the land intensive
nature of ball fields and soccer fields. The 49 additional ball
fields and 11 soccer fields and parking associated with each
activity are expected to require a total of 150 acres of additional
property. Other active and passive recreational activities will
also require additional land in the future. The needs of these
uses coupled with the ball fields and soccer fields reaffirm the
overall projection of 188 acres of additional community park land
needed to serve the identified target population.
LOCATIONAL CRITERIA
If the premise is accepted that Chanhassen will need an additional
188 acres of community park land in the long term future, the next
logical question is where should it be located? Passive activities
such as picnicking, nature trails, etc. need to be located where
appropriate environments exist. Active pursuits need to be located
in open areas with suitable topography. The other factor that
needs to be considered is the total number of required community
parks.
Community parks typically have a service area of 2 to 3 miles.
Utilizing a 2-3 mile service area, it is possible for Chanhassen
to satisfy community park needs with three locations. Lake Ann
Park which lies in the northern portion of the community presently
has 40 acres devoted to active recreation. In 1988, residents
approved a bond issue to acquire additional park property to serve
as a new community park in the southern portion of the city.
Assuming that the southern site has expansion potential (2X), these
two sites combined with an eventual third site of equal size can
effectively serve the target population. Depending on the sites
ultimately selected for the southern park and the third community
park, other acquisitions may be necessary or desirable to satisfy
future passive recreational needs. Such sites may feature wooded
areas, wetlands, lineal open space corridors etc.
Funds that were approved in the 1988 referendum should be adequate
to sustain an initial park purchase of 30 to 50 acres. The ability
to accommodate active recreational pursuits is a key selection
criteria in the identification of the southern site. When the
selection process is completed and the purchase is final the city
will have satisfied 30 to 50 acres of the 150 acres prdjected to
be needed for future active recreational facilities. This will
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100 to 120 acres for active uses.
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Since Chanhassen can be eventually served by three primary
community park locations, it is assumed that it is in the best long
term interest of the city that they be approximately equal in size.
Parks of equal size will afford convenient access for both existing
and future residents. If this is to occur, this means that the
city should consider eventual acquisition of an additional 30+
acres adjacent to the selected southern site, 60+ acres for an
eventual third community park and 25+ acres adjacent to Lake Ann
Park. If land is added to Lake Ann Park, it should be added on the
east side to maintain the park's development pattern which
establishes the western portion of the site for passive uses and
the eastern portion of the site for active uses.
LAND ACQUISITION COST
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Up to this point in time, the cost of land has not been interjected
into the narrative of this study. Land costs, however, may be the
prime determinant in acquiring new community park land in the
future. Since Chanhassen is split by the MUSA line, a significant
difference exists between land prices in the.northern, sewered area
of the community and the southern, non-sewered area of the
community. This differential is partially responsible for the
decision by the city that was affirmed by the voters to acquire a
southern park site in 1989 to accommodate future needs. Stated
simply, the land will never be any cheaper than it is at the
present time.
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The acquisition of land adjacent to Lake Ann Park will carry a
relatively high price due to the existence of city services. The
parcel lying east of the park currently contains 175 acres of land.
This property is zoned residential which is subject to a park
dedication requirement of approximately 10%. If the entire
property was subdivided into residential lots, the city could
require the developer to dedicate approximately 18 acres of land
contiguous to the existing boundaries of Lake Ann Park. The
remaining 7 acres to bring the acquisition to a total of 25 acres
could be purchased by the city.
Although zoned residential, the vacant 175 acre parcel is presently
owned by Eckankar, a non profit group who is proposing to build a
church on the site. If a church is constructed on the site without
the property being subdivided, the City of Chanhassen will loose
the ability to collect park dedication fees on the portion of the
property that ultimately contains the church. Since churches do
not typically require 175 acre sites, portions of the property may
be subsequently utilized for residential purposes in conformance
with the existing zoning designation.
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This study identifies the need for approximately 190 acres of
additional land to satisfy Chanhassen I s need for community park
facilities to serve a target population of 36,150. The interests
of the community can be most effectively served by the eventual
acquisition of approximately 60 acres in the southern portion of
the community, 60 acres in the southwestern or western section of
the city and 25 acres adjacent to the east side of Lake Ann Park
to accommodate future active recreational needs.
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Acquiring land adjacent to Lake Ann Park. is complicated by two
major items, present ownership and high land cost associated with
the availability of full urban services. Despite these obstacles,
the City of Chanhassen should continue to attempt to acquire
additional land east of Lake Ann Park as part of land dedication
requirements combined with land purchases. If the ownership issue
or the land value is ultimately found to preclude the future
expansion of Lake Ann Park, an additional 25+ acres should be
acquired as part of the southern park site- or future third
community park site.
In addition to the future land requirements noted above, the City
should also plan on the acquisition of approximately 40 acres of
additional property to satisfy the need for passive community park
needs. Sites accommodating these uses could be adjacent to and
part of the southern community park site or third community park
site or could be on a totally separate parcel or parcels. Site
selection criteria for passive uses should heavily consider site
amenities.
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I trust that this information will prove beneficial to the Park and
Recreation Commission and City Council as they continue their
deliberations. If you need any additional information, please
contact me.
Sincerely,
VAN DOREN-HAZARD-STALLINGS, INC.
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Prepared by: Sietsema:k
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REPORT
PROPOSAL:
Subdivision of 18.93 acres into 11 high density
lots for 182 condominium units.
LOCATION: Between Kerber Boulevard and Powers Boulevard,
approximately t mile north of West 78th Street
APPLICANT: Cenvesco, Inc.
3650 Annapolis Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
PRESENT ZONING:
R-12, High Density Residential
ACREAGE:
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ADJACENT ZONING
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S- BG, General Business
E- OI, Office Industrial
w- R-12, High Density Residential
EXISTING PARKS
AND TRAILS:
The proposal lies within the service area
of City Center Park.
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN:
The Comprehensive Trail Plan calls for
sidewalks along thru-streets and a trail
along Powers Boulevard.
Park and Recreation Commission
June 13, 1989
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Backqround
The Park and Recreation Commission recently reviewed a Planned
Unit Development proposal on this site, which was denied by the
Planning Commission. The applicant has resubmitted the proposal
as a straight subdivision.
This proposal will generate 182 units, which, according to the
Park Dedication Ordinance, creates the need for 4-5 acres of
parkland. Although some of the park needs generated by this
development will be met by City Center Park, that park is used
intensively by current residents and is near capacity.
Therefore, staff feels it would be appropriate for the develop-
ment to include recreational facilities to serve their residents
exclusively, such as tot lot equipment, a sand volleyball court,
and a half court basketball court. If recreational facilities
as described above are required, then park dedication credit
could not be given as the area would not be public property.
However, a dedication of acreage would also not be necessary.
The Comprehensive Trail Plan calls for 6 ft. wide sidewalks along
the south side of the through street within the development.
Such would require an additional 10 ft. of street right of way. .
The Plan also calls for the construction of an 8 ft. wide bitumi-
nous trail along the east side of Powers Boulevard, which would
also require an easement along that road. Trail dedication fees
would be waived for this construction.
Recommendation
Due to the high density of this proposal, it is the recommen-
dation of this office to approve the proposal with the condition
that the developer provide a large playground structure, a stan-
dard size sand volleyball court and a half court basketball court
so as not to over tax existing park facilities. It is recom-
mended that the plan for this recreation area be approved by the
Park and Recreation Commission and park dedication fees be
required in lieu of parkland.
Additionally, it is recommended that an 8 ft. wide bituminous
trail be constructed along Powers Boulevard within a 20 ft. ease-
ment, 10 ft. of additional street right-of-way be dedicated along
Jenny Lane (thru street), and a 6 ft. wide concrete sidewalk be
constructed within that right-of-way, in lieu of trail dedication
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Mayor and City Council
Don Ashworth, City Manager
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Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator ~
June 12, 1989 ~
DATE:
SUBJ:
Lake Lucy Boat Access, Update Report
The Park and Recreation Commission has recommended that the City
pursue acquisition of the Lake Lucy Highlands Outlot for access
to Lake Lucy. They have directed staff to work out an arrange-
ment with the DNR to construct the access. I am working on .
details and plan to take this item to the City Council on June
26th. The current owner of the outlot is having appraisals done
to determine an asking price for the property. The first
appraisal he received was $129,000. He paid about $49,000 for
the property and indicated he would have another appraisal done.
Hopefully, we will have this information by the meeting on the
26th. Per our conversation, we will not have it appraised until
the City Council decides that they want to pursue acquisition.
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A WORKSHOP FOR MEMBERS OF ADVISORY BOARDS. COMMISSION & COMMITTIES
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Trails & Waterways, 1200 Warner Road, St. Paul, MN
PHONE NO. 296-3572 FILENO.
May 19, 1989
Ms. Lori Sietsema
Park & Recreation Coordinator
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive, P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Lori:
I am glad to hear that the Chanhassen Park and Recreation
Commission is committed to finding adequate access to the
lakes in Chanhassen, and in particular, Lake Lucy.
The portage access between Lake Lucy and Lake Ann would
not be an acceptable alternative, for a couple of
reasons. First, there are pople living on Lake Lucy who
may have larger boats than could possibly be portaged. .
Also, there may be many older or limited capability users
who would not be able to do the portage. To be an
acceptable access, it must be equally accessible to all
potential lake users.
The second proposed alternative, to dredge the channel
between the two lakes and install a barrier to maintain
water levels, is essentially the same as a portage. Any
user crossing to Lake Lucy from Lake Ann would need to
portage his or her equipment the same as if it were a
portage. These two proposals are in essence the same
thing and they are not acceptable. And, more
importantly, I do believe it would be extremely
difficult, if not impossible, to get a permit from
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Waters to do such a
dredging project.
The best alternative for access to Lake Lucy is the
purchase and development of an access on Lake Lucy
totally separate from Lake Ann. Once the City of
Chanhassen has acquired a site for access, the DNR will
be open to negotiating development cost sharing. There
are other sources of development funding available to the
City that can be pursued. The DNR also has several
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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May 19, 1989
methods for assisstance. If it were left up to being
done totally by DNR, I can see absolutely no way for
construction before 1991, at the earliest, and more
realistically, 1992. As I say, we are open to
alternative ways for assistance.
Hopefully, this answers your questions and
needs as requested by the Parks and
Commisssion.
meets your
Recreation
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Region 6 Trails & Waterways
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Mike Markell
Brad Thompson
John Steward
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