A. Villages on the PondCITY OF
CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Todd Hoffman, Director of Parks and Recreation
DATE: June 19, 1996
SUB J:
Villages on the Ponds
The Park and Recreation Commission reviewed this concept on September 26, 1995.
Both the Commission and staff have requested the applicant designate the land south of
the Lake Susan trail as open space. The applicant is requesting a soccer field south of the
trail, east of Highway 101. A soccer field may be classified as open space but is far from
what staff envisioned for this property. Preservation of the existing topography and
vegetation is what we advocate. Compensation for this open space acquisition would
most likely come in the form of park dedication credit.
Even though staff does not advocate the present concept plan, we have clearly left the
topic open for discussion at the Commission and Council level.
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Todd Hoffman
AGENDA
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1995, 6:00 P.M.
CHANHASSEN CITY HALL, 690 COULTER DRIVE
6:00 P.M. - Interview Commission Candidates.
7:00 P.M. - Call to Order, Regular Meeting.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
Commission procedures allow for presentations from the audience at this time. Ifa motion is required, the
item will be forwarded to the next available agenda to allow for publication and review of items prior to
consideration.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of August 22, 1995 Minutes.
2. Proposed Subdivision Review:
Conceptual Planned Unit Development for a Mixed Land Use Development of Commercial,
Office, Single and Multi-Family on Approximately 66 Acres Located South of Highxvay 5 Between
Great Plains Boulevard and Market Boulevard, Villages on the Ponds, Lotus Realty Services.
3. Clarification of School District 276 and 112 Fee Policy for Use of Chanhassen Recreation Center.
4. Set 1995/96 Skating/Ice Hockey Program (Locations).
5. Work Session: Update Park/Trailway Acquisition and Development 5 Year Capital Improvement
Program.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
6. Program Reports:
a. Lake Ann Park Concession/Rental.
b. Chanhassen Adult Volleyball.
c. Halloween Party.
7. Administrative Presentations
a. Chanhassen Recreation Center/Bluff Creek Elementary School Open House.
b. Director's Report.
c. C$A [L~uest; fc~ Inform~Sr~.
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ADJOURNMENT
PRC DATE: Sept. 26, 1995
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STAFF
REPORT
PROPOSAL:
LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
Conceptual Planned Unit Development for a Mixed Land Use Development of
Commercial, Office, Single and Multi-Family on Approximately 66 Acres;
Villages on the Ponds
South of Highway 5 Between Great Plains Boulevard and Market Boulevard
Lotus Realty Services
P.O. Box 730
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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PRESENT ZONING:
ADJACENT ZONING
AND LAND USE:
COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN:
COMPREHENSIVE TRAIL PLAN:
The Villages on the Ponds is a conceptual planned unit development for the Ward property.
Lotus Realty Services is the applicant. This development plan is likely to undergo modification
prior to preliminary application. The concept plan is presented to the commission to allow
commissioners the opportunity to provide ground floor input. The applicant and staff are
interested in hearing the opinions of commissions. Your input will shape future planning
meetings for the proposed Villages on the Ponds.
Any preliminary plat that emerges will then be presented to the commission for review.
NOTE:
Mr. Brad Johnson, Lotus Realty Services, is conducting a neighborhood meeting
for this project at 7:00 p.m. the night of the meeting. Mr. Johnson will be
available at 8:30 p.m. to discuss this proposal.
SUMMARY MINUTES
CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 26, 1995
5:40 p.m. - COMMISSION APPLICATION INTERVIEWS
The Commission interviewed candidates to select a person to fill the vacancy created by
Dave Huffman's retirement. Frank Filko, Bill Stewart, Frank Scott, and Mark Weis were
interviewed.
Commissioner Berg moved to recommend the City Council appoint Frank Scott to the
Commission with Frank Filko as an alternate choice. Commissioner Roeser seconded the
motion and all voted in favor. The motion passed unanimously.
700 p.m. - CALL TO ORDER~ REGULAR MEETING
Chairman Andrews called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Fred Berg, Jim Manders, Ron Roeser, Jim Andrews, Jane Meger, Jan
Lash.
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Supervisor.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
Chris Polster, 8020 Hidden Court, addressed the Commission regarding a variety of
facility improvement ideas. The Commission requested that Mr. Polster submit his
proposal to the Commission in a written proposal.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of August 22, 1995 Minutes. Moved by Commissioner Meger,
Commissioner Roeser. All voted in favor.
seconded by
VILLAGES ON THE POND
Conceptual Planned Unit Development for a Mixed Land Use Development of
Commercial, Office, Single and Multi-family on approximately 66 acres located south of
highway 5 between Great Plains Boulevard and Market Boulevard, Villages on the Ponds,
Lotus Realty Services. A presentation was given by Mr. Brad Johnson of Lotus Realty
Services and Mr. Jack Lynch of BRW. General discussion between Commissioners and
the applicants followed. The application will appear again before the Commission as a
preliminary plan prior to City Council review.
LOTUS
REALTY SERVICES
INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE
ON
VILLAGES ON THE PONDS
:
Lotus Realty invites you to an Open House on Tuesday, June 18, 1996, at:
Chanhassen Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Blvd. (Adjacent to Bluff Creek Elementary School)
Chanhassen
4:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
We will have displays depicting the plans for the Development of Villages on the Ponds, a
Mixed-Use Neotraditional PLrD, including:
Sketches of Prototypical Buildings
Sketches of Streetscapes
Proposed Site Plan for Villages on the Ponds
Plans for St. Huberts
Landform Model
Other pertinent plans
Please stop by any time between 4:30 and 9:00 p.m.. Repressentatives from the development
team, including BRW, Inc., and MAG Architects will be on hand to explain the plans and answer
questions. Should you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to call us at 934-4538.
551 WEST 78TH STREET · P.O. BOX 235 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 · (612) 934-4538 · FAX (612) 934-5472