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Home My WebLink AboutParks and Recreation - 09/21/1981 1981 i SEPTEMBER 21 MINUTES CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1981 7:30 P.M. , CITY HALL COMMISSION MEMBERS: Dick Anderson, chairperson; Austin Boulay, Pat Breitenstein, Marge Frederichs, Marty Jessen, Jerry Kingrey, Jesse Schwartz COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services Approx. Time to Begin Item 7:30 I. ROLL CALL ;. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA III. MINUTES OF AUGUST 17, 1981 IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS None V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. Reports of Commissioners 7:35 1. Introduction of Austin Boulay, new member 2. Development Proposals 7:40 a. Overlook Place 8:00 b. Westwood Industrial Park 8:20 c. Preserve Condominiums 8:45 3. Update on Park Bond Referendum Projects 9:00 4. Council Report 8/18/81, 9/1/81/ 9/15/81 VI. OLD BUSINESS 9:10 A. City Services: Options for Development VII. NEW BUSINESS 9:20 A. Housing Task Force 9:25 VII . ADJOURNMENT c APPROVED DIIN 2ES EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEABER 21, 1981 7:30 P.M. , CITY HALL COMMISSION MVIBERS PRESENT: Richard Anderson, chairperson; Marge Friederichs, Austin Boulay, Jesse Schwartz, Blarty Jessen (late, 8:05 p.m.), Jerry Kingrey (late, 7:50 p.m.) i CO24ISSION MF24BER ABSENT: Pat Breitenstein 'r COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services L I. ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. , by Chairperson, Richard Anderson. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Lambert added Item VII.B. Discussion on Policy for Use of Meeting Rooms at the Community Center. I�t I, MOTION: Schwartz moved to approve the agenda as published with the addition. Friederichs seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. ` III. MINUTES OF AUGUST 17, 1981 MOTION: Friederichs moved to approve the Minutes as published. Schwartz seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. IV. PETITIONS. REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS None V. RECOMYMDATIONS AND REPORTS A. Reports of Commissioners 1. Introduction of Austin Boulay, new member Lambert introduced Mr. Boulay to Commission members. 2. Development Proposals. This item will be delayed until appropriate representatives of the proposals arrive. 3. Update on Park Bond Referendum Projects Lambert referred to Staff memo of September 17, 1981, wherein the various projects are updated. This is an information item. Anderson thought it would be good community relations to publish an update on the park bond referendum. d Minutes - Parks, Recreation & ,approved September 21, 1981 Natural Resources Commission -2- 4. Council Report 8/18/81, 9/1/81, 9/15/81 8/18/81: * Appointed Mr. Boulay to Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission * Approved Hockey Association's request to move warming house from Forest Hills School to the Middle School and new facility at Forest Hills * Approved. Capital Outlay plan for Community Center. 9/1/81: * Approved irrigation bid for Round Lake Park 9/15/81: * Awarded bids for softball backstops for various parks * Approved option #1 for new City facilities at Mitchell Road and Highway 5. 2. Development Proposals a. Overlook Place Lambert prefaced the presentation by saying the City Council expressed concerns about the density of this project, and the size and location of the tot lot. Dick Putnam was present on behalf of Hustad Development Corp. He stated that in light of the concerns of the Council and Planning Commission as well as neighbors in the area, the developer has altered the preliminary plat. The tot lot has been enlarged from a acre to acre in size and Putnam pointed out an alternative location for the tot lot to the front of the site along County Road 1. The previous plat showed the tot lot at north end of cul-de-sac. Kingrey and Boulay both seriously questioned the safety of having the tot lot so close to County Road 1. Kingrey asked if it is imperative to have a tot lot in this development, or would something like a wayside park along the bike trail serve the needs of residents. Lambert said the City is definitely committed to a tot lot in this development as it will also serve Yorkshire residents. However, Lambert said he understands why the Minutes - Parks, Recreation & approved September 21, 1981 Natural Resources Commission -3- developer is offering the option of the tot lot being in an alternative location, but he also is oonoerned about the proximity to County Road 1. If this alternative is used the tot lot will probably have to be fenced which is not in keeping with the ;present park philosophy. MOTION: Kingrey approved the location of the tot lot in Overlook Place at the north end of the cul-de-sac. This Commission shares the concern of the Staff in retaining trees on this site to the maximum extent possible. Boulay seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. b. Westwood Industrial Park Lambert introduced Jan Heinig from Hammel, Green Architects to ~ present this proposal to the Commission. Heinig said the developer, Richard W. Anderson, is requesting PUD Approval of 42 acres as industrial preliminary plat of four lots and rezoning of 42 acres from I-2 Park and Rural to I-5 Park with frontyard setbacks variances. The site is located South of Crosstown 62 and west of Baker Road and St. John1s Woods. Heinig said the proposal shows 3 buildings which will serve as a retaining wall to the slope at the eastern border of the site. She pointed out the two significant natural resouroes on this site, a wooded morraine on the eastern border and the floodplain of Nine-Mile Creek on the southwest portion of the site, will be preserved by this plan. The proposed open space is about 18% of the total site. Lambert said Community Services is recommending that the City not take either of the two open spaoe areas of this site, but that a scenic easement be requested in this case. With a scenic easement these areas would become outlots, and cash park fees would only be paid on the remaining acreage (approximately 35 acres). Anderson asked if the City can insure this becomes a scenic easement? The City should be assured that the status of these two significant natural resource areas not change if the property is sold. Lambert said he shares this concern, and the City attorney is working on a bond for all concerned parties to agree to so the City can be sure these areas are always preserved. Lambert also said the developer will be required to put up a fence prior to development to prevent any question as to which areas should be preserved. Anderson also expressed concern about how the oreek floodplain past this development might be affected. He feels the City should study any affects downstream. Minutes — Parks, Recreation & approved September 21 , 1981 Natural Resources Commission -4— Anderson said the City should try to get assurance from the developer that grading, seeding, topsoil, eto. , be planned on the slope to the east to insure stabilizatior; and the same be accomplished on slopes occuring between proposed buildings. MOTION: Jessen moved to recommend approval of Westwood Industrial Park providing the morraine and the floodplain be protected through scenic easement with appropriate penalty to assure that protection is carried out. Also, that cash park fees be paid on remaining acreage of approximately 35 acres. This Commission also recommends the developer accomplish slope stabilization of this site. Kingrey seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. I DISCUSSION: Kingrey referred to Item 8, RECOMMENDATIONS, of Planning Report dated August 13, 1981. The $10,000 cash escrow as stated in the report is not nearly enough to cover preserva— tion of the morraine in the opinion of Mr. Kingrey. o. Preserve Condominiums Mr. Bill Bale was present to request PUD Development Plan Rezoning from Rural to R41 2.5 and preliminary plat approval. The site f is located on the South side of Anderson Lakes Parkway and west of Preserve Center. MOTION: Jessen moved to recommend this item should move on without reoommendation from this Commission. Friederichs seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. VI. OLD BUSINESS ; 1 A. City Services: Options for Development MOTION: Schwartz moved to approve Option 1 per Staff recommendation t and support of expansion of park maintenance garages at this time. Jessen seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. ' 2 VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Housing Task Force Kingrey volwiteered to serve on this Task Force. B. Policy for Use of Meeting Rooms in Community Center i I,QOTION: Kingrey moved to approve Staff recommendation to leave the upstairs meeting room in the Community Center open and free of reserved u i i 1 i i 1 Minutes — Parks, Recreation & approved September 21 , 1981 Natural Resources Commission -5- use (reserve within 1 week notice only), and that long term scheduling be acceptable to one—half of the downstairs room only. Schwartz seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. VIII. ADJOURNIONT Jessen moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 P.M. r Respectfully submitted, Carrie Tietz Recording Secretary i