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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-05-15 Parks PacketMAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2006 MAPLEWOOD CITY HALL Note: Prior to the official meeting, staff conducted a tour for the commission. The tour visited Applewood Park, followed by a stop at Geranium Park and concluded with a tour of Sunset Ridge Park and the Walter Street trail corridor improvements. The tour included a box lunch and returned to city hall shortly after 8 p.m. i' l l-ki1111 il ? CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Fischer called the meeting to order at 8:12 p.m. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Craig Brannon, Don Christianson, Peter Fischer, Peter Frank, Michele Gran, Carolyn Peterson, Bruce Roman, Gaoly Yang Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Geskermann Staff: Bruce Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Brannon, seconded by Commissioner Christianson, to approve the agenda as submitted. The motion passed 8 ayes, 0 nays. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • A motion was made by Commissioner Christianson, seconded by Commissioner Roman, to approve the March 20, 2006 meeting minutes as presented. The motion passed, 7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention (Brannon.) 4. GERANIUM PARK SURVEY RESULTS Staff reviewed the Geranium Park survey results that included a survey mailing to 211 park neighbors of which 79 responded. Geranium Park is a nine -acre site located in southern Maplewood at 2568 Geranium Avenue. Staff reviewed the request from a park neighbor experiencing inappropriate behavior at Geranium Park. The commission directed staff to mail a copy of the survey results to park neighbors. Staff reviewed the survey results stating that they provide a snapshot of the neighborhood's feelings and sentiment at that one particular time. Past experience has shown that survey results might at times reflect perceptions as well as, realities. It can be a challenge for not only staff, but also the commission to determine the exact problem and then identify potential solutions. Staff indicated that as part of the tour prior to the meeting, commissioners had the opportunity firsthand to observe activity at Geranium Park. There were many park visitors using the playground area, softball/baseball field, tennis courts, and adults were playing basketball. By all observations, it was a very positive, pleasant night at Geranium Park on Monday, April 17. Staff indicated that the two greatest survey responses were to increase police patrolling and get greater neighborhood crime watch program involvement. There were 82 responses to those items. The second highest priority was additional lighting which was indicated by 54 residents. Staff indicated that current rules require that parks close'/ hour after sunset to'/ hour before sunrise. Staff recommended that the potential use of solar lighting could be utilized at Geranium Park. Staff raised this as an option and provided information from Solar Outdoor Lighting Products. Staff recommended that the commission pursue the establishment of two fixtures at a cost not to exceed $5,000 and be evaluated for effectiveness by October 1, 2006 The commission discussed the issue at great length. Commissioner Yang asked for background information of the problem and staff provided a copy of the letter from the resident and previous staff report. Commissioner Christianson indicated his displeasure at using lights as a deterrent, but felt that the idea of using solar lighting as a test has some benefit. The commission indicated that based on the survey results, it appears that the satellite issue is greater than any vandalism. Staff said that a three -sided enclosure would be installed at Geranium Park so that the satellite could not be tipped over in the future. It was the consensus of the commission to pursue additional police patrol and community involvement through the neighborhood crime watch program. The commission felt that the addition of lighting and/or acknowledgement that there is a serious problem at Geranium Park would be sending the neighborhood the wrong message. It appeared based on the survey and firsthand observation by commissioners that Geranium Park is not experiencing serious problems. This sentiment was further supported by the police department report that there was only one police call to Geranium Park in the past three years. The commission directed staff to work with the neighborhood and the police department for increased police patrols and determine whether the park neighbors can do increased neighborhood crime watch. Staff said this issue would be brought back to the commission • for further action as needed. 5. 2007-2011 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Staff reviewed the capital improvement plan and distributed a copy of the parks and recreation projects. There were two new projects proposed for 2010 and 2011. The 2010 project includes improvements to Goodrich Park ball fields and possibly adding a fourth field that could be used for activities such as lacrosse and/or soccer. The total cost for proposed improvements for 2010 is $300,000. The second project was the expansion of Legacy Village sculpture park scheduled for 2011 for $500,000. The proposed improvements include a security system, motion detectors and camera surveillance and to improve lighting and water features. Staff indicated there are nine projects all funded by the P.A.C. fund. The nine projects are as follows: a. Lions Park improvements $200,000 2007 b. Joy Park improvements $200,000 2007 c. North Beaver Lake trail corridor $100,000 2007 d. Gladstone Savanna improvements $400,000 2008 e. Hazelwood Park trail corridor $140,000 2008 f. Joy Park redevelopment $160,000 2008 g. Joy Park improvements $1 million 2009 h. Goodrich Park improvements $300,000 2010 i. Legacy Village sculpture park $450,000 2011 2 A motion was made by Commissioner Gran, seconded by Commissioner Brannon, to recommend city council approval of the 2007-2011 capital improvement plan as presented. The motion passed 8 ayes, 0 nays. Staff said both the commission and city council will be reviewing each project individually prior to approval. 6. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS ■ Commissioner Roman said he thought the tour prior to the meeting was extremely beneficial. ■ Commissioners Christianson, Frank and Brannon had no comments. ■ Commissioner Yang appreciated the tour and thought it was beneficial. ■ Commissioner Peterson recommended that the commission tour the Schlumpka property prior to approval of the COPAR development. ■ Commissioner Gran questioned whether the city should be in the off -leash dog park business. Staff responded that this is traditionally a county function and is addressed by the Battle Creek off -leash park. ■ Commissioner Fischer questioned the status of Joy Park. Staff responded there is a proposed trail from Century to Lydia Avenue and that he spoke with a neighbor of Joy Park and that there is still inappropriate behavior at Joy Park. Commissioner Fischer said that Rick Brandon expressed interest in continuing his involvement with Legacy Village sculpture park. 9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director Anderson said that the Gladstone redevelopment meeting is scheduled for tomorrow evening, April 18. He also outlined the recent changes in management approved by the city council on April 10. 10. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Brannon, seconded by Commissioner Roman. The motion passed 8 ayes, 0 nays. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Bruce K. Anderson Director of Parks and Recreation kh/0417.06.min.comm 0 • MEMORANDUM TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: May 11, 2006 for the May 15 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting SUBJECT: CoPar Development—Carver Crossing INTRODUCTION CoPar Companies is proposing a 300 -unit, senior housing project in southern Maplewood north of Carver Avenue. Prior to the commission meeting, I will be offering a brief tour to southern Maplewood for the commission to observe firsthand this property. The property will be a challenge to develop due to its topographical changes, heavy vegetation and proximity to the Interstate. BACKGROUND The parks and recreation commission does not typically review development plats. I have chosen to bring this issue before the commission due to the size of the project, complexity, as well as related park issues. Enclosed is an expansive report from the city planning division that will be reviewed by the planning commission on Monday, May 15. 1 would draw your attention to my two -pages of comments on pages 66 and 67 of the report related directly to the park issues. There have been a few residents who have requested that the city pursue this property in total as a park or at a minimum take or accept land in lieu of park dedication fees. I believe my comments speak for themselves, but I encourage commission input on this project regarding my recommendation that cash be accepted to fulfill per the park dedication requirements the P.A.C. fee that would generate about $750,000 to $800,000. I have also proposed five conditions: 1. A tot lot would be constructed for grandchildren and/or visiting children that would be a public tot lot to serve the surrounding property owners. 2. The sidewalk/trail system be public. 3. Two areas be set aside as vista viewing points to be constructed and developed at the city's expense at a future date. 4. Trail access be afforded to Fish Creek Regional Park for the residents within the proposed development. 5. A percentage of the P.A.C. fees be dedicated to southern Maplewood. RECOMMENDATION 0 Staff recommends that if possible the commission attend the brief onsite visit at 6:30 p.m. prior to the commission meeting and also provide a recommendation to staff to be forwarded to the city council regarding the park dedication requirements for the proposed CoPar development. kph\copar development carver crossing.mem Enclosure 2 • MEMORANDUM • TO: City Manager FROM: Ken Roberts, Planner SUBJECT: Carver Crossing LOCATION: South of Carver Avenue, west of 1-494 DATE: May 10, 2006 INTRODUCTION Project Description Mr. Tom Hansen, representing CoPar Companies, has submitted plans to the city for a senior housing development called Carver Crossing. He, in conjunction with Rottlund Homes, has prepared a site plan that shows 299 housing units (in three different types of housing) for persons aged 55 and over. This development would be on about 73 acres of land that is south of Carver Avenue and west of Henry Lane known as the Schlomka property. Refer to the applicant's statement on pages 33 - 38 and the maps on pages 39 - 55. A homeowners' association would own and maintain the common areas. The applicant's designer has told staff that each town house building would have horizontal -lap vinyl siding, aluminum soffits and fascia and brick or stone veneer accents near the doors. In addition, each town house unit would have a two -car garage. (See the building elevations on pages 53 - 55 and the enclosed plans.) Requests • To build this project, Mr. Hansen is requesting that the city approve: 1. The results and findings of an EAW for the project area. 2. A change to the comprehensive plan. This would be from R-1 (single dwelling residential) to R -3(L) (multiple dwellings — low density). (See the land use plan map on page 40.) 3. A change to the zoning map. The zoning map change would be from F (farm residence) and R -1(R) to R-3 (multiple dwellings) for the site. 4. A conditional use permit (CUP) for a planned unit development (PUD). This PUD would allow the project to have a mix of housing styles, to have a variety of setbacks, to have the detached town houses be on smaller lots than code usually allows (in area and in width) and to have many of the units on private driveways. 5. The vacation of existing easements for former driveways, roadways, and drainage areas within the development. 6. The proposed preliminary plat to create the new public street right-of-ways, the lots for the structures and for the outlots. (See the preliminary plat date on page 42 and in the project plans.) 7. The design plans (architectural, site, landscape, and lighting plans) for the site and buildings. (See the project plans on pages 47 - 55 and the separate enclosures.) is BACKGROUND In 1992, the city considered parts of the subject property in the inventory of possible properties to • buy for open space. Of the approximately fifty properties the city considered, the open space committee ranked this site 20th overall and first out of 15 in the neighborhood. The city, however, was unable to negotiate a purchase of any of the property with a willing seller. As such, the city did not buy any of this property for open space and instead bought two parcels north of Carver Avenue for open space. On March 14, 2005, the city council reviewed an early concept plan for this property. That plan showed 386 units of senior housing on the property. After some discussion by the council, the applicant asked the city to table their request for an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the proposal. On May 23, 2005, the city council reviewed a second concept plan prepared by CoPar Companies for the Schlomka property south of Carver Avenue and west of Henry Lane. This plan showed 376 housing units in at least four styles of homes on about 72 acres. The council also authorized the preparation of an EAW for the development area and for some of the area along Sterling Street, south of Carver Avenue. DISCUSSION Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) An EAW is a preliminary environmental review of a proposal to look at how the development could potentially affect the environment. The state designed the EAW to gather and disclose information • about potential environmental effects from a proposed project. The EAW also reviews ways or methods to avoid or minimize any environmental effects. An EAW has a list of standardized questions that cover issues such as land use and habitat, storm water, wetlands, air emissions and pollution and traffic. As proposed, the project does not meet the minimum size thresholds (with the proposed number of units) set by state rules to mandate an EAW. However, the city can require the developer to prepare an EAW if the city decides that the project "has a potential for significant environmental effects." To this end, Mr. Hansen requested that the city order the preparation of an EAW in 2005. A preliminary list of concerns included the effects the project could have on the wetlands, slopes, utilities, storm water and drainage (including Fish Creek) and traffic in the area. The noise from 1-494 and its effects on the new residents is another matter that the EAW was to analyze. Staff expected that the consultant would need three to four months to prepare the EAW. In this case, however, because of the complexity of the project, revisions the developer made to the project plans (in response to staff concerns) and the potential issues in the area, the EAW took almost one year to complete. The city's consultant completed the EAW and then the city had a state -mandated 30 -day public comment period on the document. The comments the city received included questions and concerns about wetlands, storm water run-off and management (including possible effects on Fish Creek), the Mississippi River Critical Corridor, traffic, noise and public utilities. The comments the city received and the consultant's responses to those comments are explained in a separate memo. Staff is recommending that the city make a negative declaration for an EIS (environmental impact statement) for this project. 0 2 DISCUSSION • Land Use Plan and Zoning Map Changes To build the proposed town houses, Mr. Hansen wants the city to change the land use plan and zoning map for the site. The land use plan change would be from R-1 (single dwelling residential) to R -3(L) (multiple dwellings — low density). (See the land use map on page 40.) The zoning map change would be from F (farm residence) and R -1(R) to R-3 (multiple dwellings). The city intends R -3(L) areas for a variety of housing including double dwellings, town houses or apartments of up to 8.5 units per gross acre. The land use plan is the city's long range guide as to how the city expects land to be used or developed. The zoning designation for a property defines how a property owner may develop or use the property. For R-1 areas, the city plans for single dwellings on lots of at least 10,000 square feet of area (when sanitary sewer is available) with a maximum density of 4.6 units per acre while the R -1(R) zoning designation is for single dwellings on 2 -acre lots. The R-3 zoning in Maplewood allows for a mix of housing styles including twin homes, town houses, condos and apartments. Land Use Plan Change Land use plan changes do not require specific findings for approval. Any change, however, should be consistent with the city's land use goals and policies. There are several goals in the Maplewood Comprehensive Plan that apply to this request. Specifically, the land use plan has eleven general land use goals. Of these, five apply to this proposal including: • Provide for orderly development. • Protect and strengthen neighborhoods. • Minimize the land planned for streets. • Minimize conflicts between land uses. • Provide a wide variety of housing types. The land use plan also has several general development and residential development policies that relate to this project. They include: • Transitions between distinctly differing types of land uses should not create a negative economic, social or physical impact on adjoining developments. • The city coordinates land use changes with the character of each neighborhood. • Include a variety of housing types for all residents ... including apartments, town houses, manufactured homes, single-family housing, public -assisted housing, low- and moderate - income housing, and rental and owner -occupied housing. • Protect neighborhoods from encroachment or intrusion of incompatible land uses by adequate buffering and separation. The housing plan also has policies about housing diversity and quality that the city should consider with this development. They are: 0 3 Promote a variety of housing types, costs and ownership options throughout the city. These are to meet the life -cycle needs of all income levels, those with special needs and nontraditional • households. The city will continue to provide dispersed locations for a diversity of housing styles, types and price ranges through its land use plan. The applicable development policies (to implement the plan goals) include: • The city will not approve new development without providing for adequate facilities and services, such as street, utilities, drainage, parks and open space. • Safe and adequate access will be provided for all properties. • Transitions between distinctly differing types of land uses should not create a negative economic, social or physical impact on adjoining developments. • Whenever possible, changes in types of land use should occur so that similar uses front on the same street or at borders of areas separated by major man-made or natural barriers. • Avoid disruption of adjacent or nearby residential areas. The proposal to change the land use plan from R-1 to R -3(L) for the Carver Crossing development would meet these goals and policies. Compatibility and Density • This proposal, if approved by the city, would be a large change for this area of Maplewood. It would transform a semi -rural, very low-density area (with no public utilities) into a suburban -style, mixed-use residential development with public sewer and water. This proposal is a significant departure from the existing and expected land uses in the area. However, it also is important to note that change is not necessarily a bad thing. The city does make changes to the land use plan and to the zoning map when it determines that such changes are consistent with the goals and policies of the city and when the changes would be, in the opinion of the city council, in the best interests of the city. A development such as this, if carefully planned and constructed, has the potential to be a great addition to the city. Staff does not find a problem with this proposal in terms of compatibility and land use. The proposed town houses and condominiums would be next to 1-494 and Carver Avenue, would be on a collector street (Carver Avenue) and is between two arterial streets (Century Avenue and McKnight Road). It is important to note that developers will often build townhomes next to single dwellings. A recent example is with the New Century Addition in south Maplewood. The developer, Robert Engstrom, is developing this neighborhood with a mix of single dwellings and townhomes. There are many other examples in Maplewood, such as Afton Ridge, Southwinds, The Gardens, Olivia Gardens and the Carriage Homes of Maple Hills where this is the case. As proposed, the 299 units on the 72 -acre site means there would be 4.1 units per gross acre. This is consistent with the density standards in the comprehensive plan for single family and for double dwelling residential development (even though they are proposing a mix of housing types and styles). In addition, the proposed project density would be less than the maximum density standard • 4 (10.1 units per acre) in the comprehensive plan for town houses. For comparison, the Heritage Square town houses In Legacy Village will have 220 units on 19.8 acres (an average of 11.1 units • per acre), Cardinal Pointe Co-op on Hazelwood is a 108 -unit, three-story building with underground parking on a 6.75 -acre site (an average of 16 units per gross acre) and, when finished, the New Century development near Century and Highwood Avenues will have 178 units on 55 acres (3.23 units per acre) in single dwellings, small -lot single dwellings and town houses. The city's long-term stability of its tax base depends upon its ability to attract and keep residents of all ages. To do so, the city must insure that a diverse mix of housing styles is available in each stage of the life cycle to meet housing needs. Mississippi River Critical Area Information Since 1976, Minnesota state law has required communities with land in the metropolitan Mississippi River corridor to manage that land. The Mississippi River Critical Area covers the area of Maplewood that is west of 1-494 and south of Carver Avenue. The management of this area includes having a Critical Area Plan to guide development for the land within the river corridor. Maplewood adopted a critical area plan in 1979 (and updated it in 1981) to meet this requirement. The intention of this plan is to manage development to protect resources and to protect the scenic qualities of the river corridor, including the bluffs within the Mississippi River corridor. Critical Area Plan The 2002 Maplewood Comprehensive Plan shows all the land area west of 1-494 and south of Carver Avenue as being in the "Mississippi River Critical Corridor." As part of this 2002 • comprehensive plan update, the Metropolitan Council staff requested the City add language and information about the Mississippi River Critical Area Plan to the Comprehensive Plan. I have included much of the language from the Comprehensive Plan in the reference section of this report. For reviewing this development, the following goals and policies from the Critical Area Plan are most relevant: Maplewood acknowledges that the Mississippi River Critical Area in the city has been designated as an Urban Diversified District." This district has the following goals: (1) The lands and waters shall be used as developed to maintain the present diversity of commercial, industrial, residential and public uses of the lands, including the existing transportation uses of the river. (2) Protect historical sites and areas and the natural scenic and environmental resources. (3) Expand public access to and the enjoyment of the river. The city may allow new residential development and other uses in this area if they are compatible with these goals. 0 Additional Critical Area Policies and Standards The following are the six relevant policies of the city's additional nine policies for building and land • development in the Mississippi River Critical Area the city should consider when reviewing the Carver Crossing development. • The city shall ensure that the location and siting of new structures will keep bluffs and scenic overlooks in their natural state. • The city will ensure that future development and construction in the Critical Area will meet or exceed the development standards set by Maplewood ordinances and policies. •, Maplewood requires all new development in the Critical Area to minimize any adverse effects on the environment and to maximize all possible beneficial effects. The city will review these effects when approving site plans or when approving building permits, except for permits for single-family homes. • The city shall ensure that new development and construction in the Critical Area minimizes direct runoff onto adjoining streets and watercourses. • Maplewood will ensure that new development and construction in the Critical Area improves the quality of runoff onto adjoining streets and watercourses. • The city encourages the clustering of structures and the use of designs that will reduce public facility costs, which will provide more open space and will improve scenic designs. The proposed project, if built with all changes required by the city engineer and the other permitting • agencies, should be consistent with these goals. Zoning Map Change The zoning map change would be from F (farm residence) and R -1(R) to R-3 (multiple dwellings). The city code has several criteria that the city should consider when reviewing a change to the zoning map. They include: The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood and the use of the property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded. 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable, and the public welfare. 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. This proposal and zoning map change will meet these criteria. • 0 Vacations • There are existing easements for roadways and for drainage areas within the development site that are not compatible with the proposed design and layout of the project. The applicant's engineer is requesting that the city vacate these areas so they may record the proposed plat without any conflicts. As shown on the project plans, the developer will be dedicating new right-of-ways for the public streets (including Henry Lane) and new easements for the drainage and utility areas. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) Conditional Use Permit Section 44-1093(b) of the city code says that it is the intent of the PUD code "to provide a means to allow flexibility by substantial deviations from the provisions of this chapter, including uses, setbacks, height and other regulations. Deviations may be granted for planned unit developments provided that: Certain regulations contained in this chapter should not apply to the proposed development because of its unique nature. 2. The PUD would be consistent with the purposes of this chapter. 3. The planned unit development would produce a development of equal or superior quality to that which would result from strict adherence to the provisions of this chapter. 04. The deviations would not constitute a significant threat to the property values, safety, health or general welfare of the owners or occupants of nearby land. 5. The deviations are required for reasonable and practicable physical development and are not required solely for financial reasons." The applicant has applied to the city for a conditional use permit (CUP) for a planned unit development (PUD) for the 299 -unit housing development. They have requested a PUD to allow the project to have a mix of housing styles, to allow code deviations and more flexibility with site design and development details than the standard city requirements. Such flexibility includes having: 1. A variety of building setbacks. 2. The detached town houses be on smaller lots than code usually allows (in area and in width). 3. Many of the units on private driveways. 4. A long dead-end street that is more than 1000 feet in length. In this case, there are no other alternatives for access to the southern part of the site because of existing street layout and the existing topography, including Fish Creek. It is the contention of the applicant that the proposed code deviations meet the findings in the city code for approval of a PUD. City staff agrees with the applicant that the development as proposed (shown on page 43), with the proposed code deviations, would produce a development of equal or superior quality, that the proposals do not constitute a threat to the area and that the deviations are required for reasonable and practicable development of the site. A deviation included in this PUD approval is the long dead-end street or cul-de-sac that would provide street access to the south end of the site. This long street is necessary (and the only practical alternative) because the location of 7 the existing public right-of-ways, Fish Creek and the existing topography do not allow any other alternatives for access to the area of the site south of Fish Creek. • Having private driveways with reduced town house setbacks will lessen the amount of grading and tree removal on the property and will allow for more common area around each building. If the applicant followed all the city subdivision and zoning standards and used public streets, such a plan would require' larger lots for each building with public right-of-ways and increased building setbacks with more tree removal and grading because of the right-of-way requirements and the larger setbacks. In addition, it is important to note that the proposed code deviations do not increase the density of the housing in the development over the density in other town house projects. The developer is proposing a small lot for each detached townhome unit. As proposed, the detached town houses would be on lots 55 feet wide, would be about 6,875 to 7,700 square feet in area and would have access from private driveways. With a lot around each dwelling unit and building, a homeowners' association would own and maintain the rest of the land, including all the common areas of the development, the private driveways, retaining walls and the ponding areas. Exchanging the common land for larger lot sizes would not change the location, design or number of units in this development. It is the contention of the applicant that the proposed site design details and code deviations meet the findings in the city code for approval of a PUD. In addition, the city has approved similar -styled developments in the past such as Holloway Ponds at Holloway Avenue and Beebe Road, the Dearborn Meadows development on Viking Drive, and more recently, Olivia Gardens on Stillwater Road and the Beaver Lake Townhomes near Lakewood Drive and Maryland Avenue. For this proposal, the developer intends to sell each of the condominiums and townhomes. The condominiums would sell for at least $168,000 and the town houses would sell for at least $231,000. Preliminary Plat Lot Size As proposed, the 299 units on the 73 -acre site means there would be 4.1 units per acre (an average of 10,600 square feet per unit). The individual lot widths and sizes, as proposed, will vary depending on the style of the unit. They all appear to be consistent with or similar to other town house lots in Maplewood. The proposed overall project density of 4.1 units per acre is consistent with the density standards in the comprehensive plan for single dwelling residential and low-density multiple -family development. City Engineering Department Review Michael Thompson and Erin Laberee of the Maplewood Engineering Department have reviewed the project plans. They put their comments in the memo starting on page 56. The engineers are generally satisfied with the latest project plans and they are recommending several technical and minor design changes for the project plans. Traffic and Access • A concern of some of the neighbors near the site is the increase in traffic that their area would experience if the city approves the project. While staff recognizes that having a new development and new streets in the area with new neighbors driving past their homes would create changes for • 8 the neighborhood, we do not anticipate a large enough traffic increase from the proposal to justify denying the request. For example, if each of the 299 housing units would generate an average of • six vehicle trips per day (an average number I verified with the city's traffic consultant), there would be 1,794 more vehicles (in total) using Carver Avenue. For a 12 -hour day, the 1,794 vehicle trips would mean an average of 150 vehicle trips per hour, or an average of about 2.5 additional vehicles every minute. The traffic consultant also confirmed for me that, on average, detached single-family homes generate about 10 vehicle trips per day and that town houses, whether attached or detached, usually generate about six vehicle trips per day. The difference in these numbers is because of the residents and the difference in the size of the families that live in the different units. Town houses are usually occupied by young couples starting out in life or by empty -nesters — that is, families with no children and thus fewer people in each unit. They also have found that more traditional families with children still prefer to live in detached single dwellings with more living and yard space. As such, these types of homes will create more traffic (on average) than town houses. Dan Solar of Ramsey County also reviewed the proposal. I have included his comments on pages 61 and 62. Wetlands The developer had a wetland delineation done for the property. The delineation found that there are four wetlands on the property — two Class Four wetlands near Carver Avenue, a large Class Five wetland between Henry Lane and Heights Avenue and a small (8,879 square -foot) Class Five wetland north of Fish Creek. The city requires a 25 -foot -wide no -disturb buffer area around Class Four wetlands and a 10 -foot- • wide no -disturb buffer around Class Five wetlands. The latest project plans show a 50 -foot -wide no disturb buffer around the three northerly wetlands. This exceeds the 25 -foot and 10 -foot -wide city buffer requirements for these wetlands. The developer is proposing to fill the small, southerly wetland that is 8,879 square feet and replace it with 18,871 square feet of new wetland. This replacement is 2.12 times the area of the existing wetland and exceeds the required 2 for 1 replacement ratio. The watershed district will have to approve this replacement plan. Watershed District Review On April 25, 2006, Tina Carstens of the Ramsey/Washington Metro Watershed District reviewed the project plans. Refer to her comments in the memo on pages 63 and 64. The district did not find any major issues with the proposed plans and will be requiring a permit before the contractor may start grading the site. Tree Removal/Replacement/Preservation The applicant had a tree inventory done for the property. This survey found 1,111 significant or large trees on the property, including pines, elms, spruce, ash and oak. (See the tree plans in the project plans.) The city considers large trees as those that are eight inches in diameter or greater or pines that are at least eight feet tall. 0 9 Tree Preservation • The city's tree preservation ordinance requires that all "large" trees removed from a site be replaced one-for-one, up to 10 trees per acre. The ordinance defines a large tree as a tree with a diameter of 8 inches at a 4 -foot trunk height, excluding boxelder, cottonwood, and poplar. The applicant proposes to save 644 large trees and to remove 467 large trees with the proposed grading and construction of the project site. Those they would remove would include pines, elms, spruce, locust and oak trees. Therefore, the applicant must plant at least 86 replacement trees on the site to have at least 10 trees per acre. The proposed project plans show the applicant planting 541 replacement trees as part of their overall landscape plan, including a mix of 222 deciduous or over story trees and a mix of 225 coniferous trees. The proposed number and size of the replacement trees exceeds the city's requirements. As proposed, the applicant's contractor would grade most of the property to prepare the site for construction and to build the storm water ponds. The proposed plans show the developer saving groups of existing trees in a few areas of the site — including along the west property line, along the south property line near condominium buildings, along the south side of Fish Creek, to the northwest of the large wetland and near the two wetlands near Carver Avenue. The code requires there be at least 10 trees per acre on the site after the contractor has finished construction. For this 73 -acre site, the code requires there be at least 730 trees on the property after the construction is complete. While city staff is encouraged by the level of interest expressed by the developer in saving and transplanting trees on the site, the devil in this will be in the details. In other words, how many and how well the trees survive will be in how the contractor handles the details of, the project. The project engineer will need to prepare a detailed grading and tree plan for the entire site for city staff approval. This plan will need to show the proposed grading, the trees that will stay, those that the contractor will transplant and those that the contractor will remove. In addition, this plan should show the size and location of trees the developer would add to the site for screening purposes and where they would store the transplanted trees before the contractor puts them in their final locations. I expect that the final tree plans for this development can and will meet the requirements of the tree replacement code of the city. Trees and Screening As proposed, the developer would save, plant or transplant at least 1,185 trees on the site, plant numerous shrubs around the buildings and install five infiltration ponds/basins with landscaping on the site. The detailed plan on page 52 also shows the proposed plantings near the foundation of each unit. These will include spirea, dogwood, juniper, arborvitae and lilac. The mix of plantings around each building will vary from unit to unit depending on whether the unit faces north or south and whether it is a 1 % story or full basement walk -out unit. While the landscape and tree plans are a good start, the developer should add more trees in three primary areas. These additional trees would be for screening along the east side of the site (near 1- 494), along the west side of the site (near Heights Avenue) and in the front yard of the property at 2445 Carver Avenue across from the new Henry Lane. The purpose of these additional plantings is to help screen the new town houses from the freeway to the east, to help screen this site from houses to the west and to help screen the house at 2445 Carver Avenue from the new Henry Lane. The city code requires the developer or builder to install screening along a residential property line that is at least six feet tall and at least 80 percent opaque. This screening may be accomplished 10 with fencing, berming, tree planting or a combination of these techniques. It would be prudent for • and helpful to the residents of the existing houses and those in the new town houses if the developer installed screening along the west side of the project to help ensure that the new town houses and driveways are separated from the existing single dwellings. Staff is recommending that the developer add several Black Hills spruce and Austrian pines along the west property line to provide additional screening between this site and the adjacent properties. Landscaping The overall project landscape plans call for the planting of a variety of trees and shrubs around the buildings and foundations, driveways, parking areas and the ponding areas on the site. The plans also show the planting of trees around the edges of the parking lots and driveways and the planting of trees and shrubs in some of the parking lot islands. In addition, all yard areas near the buildings should be sodded (except for mulched and edged planting beds). The applicant needs to provide the city engineering department with a detailed landscape plan for the ponds, infiltration basins and drainage basins. The contractor should plant the ponds with native vegetation including grasses with Forbes and plant the upland portions of the ponds with native shrubbery and trees. The project engineer also should show the planting details on the final project landscape plans. All landscaped areas, excluding landscaping within the ponds, must have an underground irrigation system. The proposed landscaping, except for the issue of providing additional screening along the west and east sides of the site, is acceptable. Any landscaping and turf establishment within the 1-494 right- of-way should be subject to MnDOT's approval. • Design Review Building Design and Exterior Materials Town houses The project plans show 21 town house buildings within the site with a total of 89 units. The proposed town house buildings should be attractive and should fit in with the design of the existing homes in the area. They would have an exterior of horizontal vinyl siding with a stone or brick veneer near the doors and on the fronts, and the roofs would have asphalt shingles. In addition, there would be a mix of lookout, full basement and walkout units, and each unit would have white aluminum soffits and an attached two -car garage. (See the proposed elevations on pages 53 - 55 and the enclosed project drawings.) Staff does not have any major concerns about the proposed town house elevations since this development will be on cul-de-sacs and would be somewhat isolated. In fact, only the buyers of the town houses would be able to see the fronts of most of the new buildings. Condominium Buildings The proposed plans show two, three-story condominium buildings on the southeast comer of the site. These two buildings would have a total of 117 units and would have three floors with living spaces above grade and an underground garage. Each building would have a mix of materials on the exteriors including vinyl siding, brick veneer, rock face block, cement board for frieze and trim, asphalt shingles on the roof and an exterior patio. The proposed plans, however, do not clearly show the end elevations with the underground garage doors. • 11 The proposed plans show there would be four different units ranging in size from 938 square feet to 1,473 square feet in these buildings. The developer has not yet proposed colors for the buildings. • Staff expects the buildings to have a mix of building colors - primarily earth -toned rusts (red, brown and tan) and creams. Detached Town houses The plans show a total of 93 detached town houses. As proposed, they should be attractive and should fit in with the design of the existing homes in the area. They would have an exterior of horizontal vinyl siding with a stone veneer near the doors and on the fronts, and the roofs would have asphalt shingles. In addition, there would be a mix of look out, full basement and walkout units and each unit would have white aluminum soffits and an attached two -car garage. (See the proposed elevations on page 55 and the enclosed project drawings.) Staff does not have any major concerns about the proposed detached town house elevations since this part of the development would be somewhat isolated from any nearby homes. In fact, only the buyers of the detached town houses would be able to see the fronts of most of the new buildings. Before the city issues a building permit, the builder should submit to city staff for approval revised building plans and elevations for each building type. These should show or include (but are not limited to) the colors of all materials, all elevations of all buildings, any shutters, window grids, the style and materials of balcony railings, and provide more detail about the brick or stone accents. Site Lighting The city's lighting ordinance has several standards for exterior lighting. It requires all new freestanding lights be no more than 25 feet in height, the light fixtures must have a design that hides • the bulb and lens from view (to avoid nuisances), and they must have fixtures that direct light downward. In addition, the maximum light illumination from any outdoor light cannot exceed .4 foot candles at all property lines. The applicant has prepared a preliminary site lighting plan for the development that shows the installation of at least 29 freestanding light posts within the site to provide lighting along the new streets and driveways. In addition, the preliminary building elevations show wall lights near the doors of the units. The final plans will have to show details about the location, height and style of the freestanding poles, the fixture design on the poles and about the proposed lighting on the buildings. The final plans also will have to show that the maximum light intensity at the property lines will be .4 foot candles or less. Parking The city's parking ordinance does not clearly define the special parking requirements for a senior housing development such as this. In general, the code requires the developer provide at least two parking spaces per unit with at least one of those being a garage. According to the plans from the developer, there would be 481 garage spaces, 121 off-street parking spaces and 364 spaces on driveways (966 total spaces) for the 299 housing units. For the two condominium buildings, there would be one parking space per unit in each building and 74 surface parking spaces near the front of the buildings. The proposed amount of parking should be enough for the residents and their guests. • 12 It should be noted that the city allows no parking on 24 -foot -wide streets, parking on one side of 28 - foot -wide streets and along both sides of streets that are 32 feet wide. In this case, the developer is • proposing to construct the new public street (Henry Lane) 32 feet wide with a concrete sidewalk on one side and the private driveways 24 to 28 feet wide. The city would not allow parking on the 24 - foot -wide private driveways. The city may want to require the project engineer to show areas for proof -of -parking spaces within the development. These would be locations that the city could require the developer or the homeowners' association to add more parking if it becomes necessary. This is something that the final project plans should show. Retaining Walls The applicant is proposing to install several retaining walls within the development. These would be on the north side of the buildings along the south side of Fish Creek, on the south and west sides of Condominium Building Number 2, along the south side of Henry Lane and along the rear of the units near the southwest comer of the site. (See site and grading plans and the details on page 44 and 51.) The retaining walls will start at ground grade and extend upward to ten feet at their highest point. The city will require the developer to install a fence on the top of any retaining wall that is four feet tall or higher. Other Comments Police Department Lieutenant Shortreed of the Maplewood Police Department reviewed this proposal. I have included . his comments on page 65. He noted that the street and driveway names and the addressing of the units could cause confusion. He suggested that the developer work with city staff to pick names for the streets and driveways and that each unit have its own unique address. Parks Department Bruce Anderson, the Maplewood Parks and Recreation Director, reviewed this proposal. I have included his comments on pages 66 and 67. Mr. Anderson is recommending that the city collect cash connection fees with this project, that the developer build a tot lot within the project and that the city not require any land dedication to the city. Fire Marshal Butch Gervais, the Maplewood Fire Marshal, noted the following about the proposal: 1. The engineer will need to verify that the cul-de-sacs and the tum-arounds are large enough for proper snow removal and for emergency vehicle access. 2. All roads and driveways shall be at least 20 feet wide. 3. There shall be addresses on each unit facing the street. 4. The city requires monitored fire protection and fire alarm systems (per code) 5. A fire department lock box will be required. 6. Need to verify the location of fire hydrants with Saint Paul Water and the city fire marshal. 0 13 RECOMMENDATIONS A. Make a determination about the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for this • project. If the city determines that the project has the potential for significant environmental effects, then the city should require the developer to prepare an EIS. If the city determines that the project should not cause significant environmental effects, then the city should make a negative declaration (thus not requiring an EIS) and then proceed with taking action on the project applications (as listed below). B. Approve the resolution on pages 79 and 80 (Attachment 31). This resolution changes the land use plan for the Carver Crossing of Maplewood plat on the west side of 1-494, south of Carver Avenue. This change is from R-1 (single dwellings) to R -3(L) (low density multiple dwelling). The city is making this change because it will: 1. Provide for orderly development. 2. Protect and strengthen neighborhoods. 3. Minimize the land planned for streets. 4. Minimize conflicts between land uses. 5. Provide a wide variety of housing types. 6. Help to implement the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan including the following: a. The city will not approve new development without providing for adequate facilities • and services, such as street, utilities, drainage, parks and open space. b. Whenever possible, changes in types of land use should occur so that similar uses front on the same street or at borders of areas separated by major man-made or natural barriers. c. The city coordinates land use changes with the character of each neighborhood. d. Avoid disruption of adjacent or nearby residential areas. e. Transitions between distinctly differing types of land uses should not create a negative economic, social or physical impact on adjoining developments.. Include a variety of housing types for all residents ... including apartments, town houses, manufactured homes, single-family housing, public -assisted housing, low - and moderate -income housing, and rental and owner -occupied housing. g. Protect neighborhoods from encroachment or intrusion of incompatible land uses by adequate buffering and separation. h. Promote a variety of housing types, costs and ownership options throughout the city. These are to meet the life -cycle needs of all income levels, those with special needs and nontraditional households. • 14 L The city will continue to provide dispersed locations for a diversity of housing styles, • types and price ranges through its land use plan. j. Safe and adequate access will be provided for all properties. k. Transitions between distinctly differing types of land uses should not create a negative economic, social or physical impact on adjoining developments. 7. Be consistent with the city's policies for low-density multiple -family residential use. This includes: a. It is near a minor arterial street (McKnight Road) and is on a collector street (Carver Avenue). b. Minimizing any adverse effects on surrounding properties because there would be minimal traffic from this development on existing residential streets C. Approve the resolution on pages 81 - 84 (Attachment 32). This resolution changes the zoning map for the Carver Crossing of Maplewood plat on the west side of 1-494, south of Carver Avenue. This change is from F (farm residence) and R -1(R) (rural residential) to R-3 (multiple dwellings). The reasons for this change are those required by the city code and because: 1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood and the use of the property adjacent to • the area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded. 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable, and the public welfare. 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. 5. The owner plans to develop this property with a mix of town houses and condominiums. D. Approve the resolution starting on page 85 (Attachment 33). This resolution approves a conditional use permit for a planned unit development for the Carver Crossing of Maplewood development on the west side of 1-494, south of Carver Avenue. The city bases this approval on the findings required by code. (Refer to the resolution for the specific findings.) Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. All construction shall follow the plans date-stamped April 3, 2006 except where the city requires changes. These plans include not having a public street connection from the new development to Heights Avenue and only having emergency vehicle and trail access from the new development to Heights Avenue. The changes to the plans shall include: a. Revising the grading and site plans to show: 0 15 (1) Revised storm water pond locations and designs as suggested or required by the watershed district or city engineer. The ponds shall meet the city's standards and the • engineering department requirements. (2) The developer minimizing the loss or removal of the vegetation and large trees. (3) All the changes required by the city engineer and by the watershed district. (4) A tot lot within the development. The city council may approve major changes to the plans. The director of community development may approve minor changes. 2. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of council approval or the permit shall end. The council may extend this deadline for one year. 3. Have the city engineer approve final construction and engineering plans. These plans shall meet all the conditions and changes noted in Erin Laberee's memo dated May 5, 2006, and the plans shall include: a. The grading, utility, drainage, erosion control, streets, driveway, trails, tree preservation/replacement, and parking plans. The cul-de-sac bulbs shall have the minimum radius necessary to ensure that emergency vehicles can tum around. b. The following changes for the storm sewer plans: (1) The developer shall enclose the new ponds with a four -foot -high, black, vinyl- • coated chain-link fence. The contractor also shall install a gate in the fences as may be required by the city engineer. (2) Provide for staff approval a detailed storm water management plan. c. The following for the streets and driveways: (1) Curb and gutter along the street, if the city engineer decides that it is necessary. (2) Clearly labeled public streets and private driveways on the plans. (3) Clearly labeled proof of parking spaces that would have a "green surface" or another environmentally friendly design (rather than a bituminous surface). 4. The design of the ponds shall meet Maplewood's ordinance standards and shall be subject to the approval of the city engineer. The developer shall be responsible for getting any needed off-site pond and drainage easements, if applicable. 5. The developer or contractor shall: a. Complete all grading for the site drainage and the ponds, complete all public improvements and meet all city requirements. b. Place temporary orange safety fencing and signs at the grading limits. c. Remove any debris, junk, fencing or fill from the site. 16 6. The approved setbacks for the principal structures in the Carver Crossing of Maplewood PUD shall be: • a. Front -yard setback (from a public street or a private driveway): minimum - 20 feet, maximum - 35 feet b. Front -yard setback (public side street): minimum - 20 feet, maximum - none c. Rear -yard setback: 20 feet from any adjacent residential property line d. Side -yard setback (town houses): 20 feet minimum between buildings. 7. The developer or builder will pay the city Park Access Charges (PAC fees) for each housing unit at the time of the building permit for each housing unit. 8. The city restricts the residents in this development to those people that are aged 55 or older. This means that at least one of the owners of each unit must be at least 55 years old. 9. The city council shall review this permit in one year. E. Approve the resolution on pages 90 and 91 (Attachment 34). This resolution vacates the unused easements and right-of-ways within theCarver Crossing of Maplewood development (the area west of 1-494 and south of Carver Avenue). The city is vacating these easements and right-of-ways because: 1. It is in the public interest. 02. The city and the developer do not need or use the existing easements or right-of-ways for their original purposes. 3. The existing easements and right-of-ways conflict with the proposed street and lot layout. 4. The developer will be dedicating new easements and right-of-ways with the final plat. This vacation is subject to the property owner or developer granting to the city new drainage and utility easements and right-of-ways over parts of the property, subject to the approval of the city engineer. F. Approve the Carver Crossing of Maplewood preliminary plat (received by the city on April 3, 2006). The developer shall complete the following before the city council approves the final plat: 1. Sign an agreement with the city that guarantees that the developer or contractor will: a. Complete all grading for overall site drainage, complete all public improvements and meet all city requirements. b. Place temporary orange safety fencing and signs at the grading limits. c. Provide all required and necessary easements (including ten -foot drainage and utility easements along the front and rear lot lines of each lot and five-foot drainage and utility easements along the side lot lines of each lot). 0 17 d. Have Xcel Energy install Group V rate street lights in at least 30 locations. The exact • style and location of the lights shall be subject to the city engineer's approval. e. Pay the city for the cost of traffic -control, street identification and no parking signs. f. Cap, seal and abandon any wells that may be on the site, subject to Minnesota rules and guidelines. g. Replace any trees that die within one year of planting or final transplanting. The size and species of the replacement trees shall be subject to city staff approval. 2. Have the city engineer approve final construction and engineering plans. These plans shall include grading, utility, drainage, erosion control, driveway, trail, tree, and street plans. The plans shall meet all the conditions and changes listed in the memo from Erin Laberee dated May 5, 2006, and shall meet the following conditions: a. The erosion control plans shall be consistent with the city code. b. The grading plan shall show: (1) The proposed building pad elevation and contour information for each building site. The lot lines on this plan shall follow the approved preliminary plat. (2) Contour information for all the land that the construction will disturb. (3) Building pads that reduce the grading on site where the developer can save large • trees. (4) The street and driveway grades as allowed by the city engineer. (5) All proposed slopes on the construction plans. The city engineer shall approve the plans, specifications and management practices for any slopes steeper than 3:1. On slopes steeper than 3:1, the developer shall prepare and implement a stabilization and planting plan. These slopes shall be protected with wood -fiber blanket, be seeded with a no -maintenance vegetation and be stabilized before the city approves the final plat. (6) All retaining walls on the plans. Any retaining walls taller than four feet require a building permit from the city. The developer shall install a protective rail or fence on top of any retaining wall that is taller than four feet. (7) Sedimentation basins or ponds as required by the watershed board or by the city engineer. (8) No grading beyond the plat boundary without temporary grading easements from the affected property owner(s). (9) A minimum of a 10 -foot -wide, 10:1 bench below the normal water level (NWL) of any pond designed to be a wet pond. The depth of the pond below the NWL shall not exceed four feet. 18 (10) Emergency overflow swales as required by the city engineer or by the watershed • district. The overflow swales shall be 10 feet wide, one -foot deep and protected with approved permanent soil -stabilization blankets. (11) The drainage areas, and the developer's engineer shall provide the city engineer with the drainage calculations. The drainage design shall accommodate the run-off from the entire project site and shall not increase the run-off from the site. c. The tree plan shall: (1) Be approved by the city engineer before site grading or final plat approval. (2) Show where the developer will remove, transplant, save or replace large trees. This plan shall include an inventory of all existing large trees on the site. (3) Show the size, species and location of the transplanted, replacement and screening trees. The new deciduous trees shall be at least two and one-half (2 %) inches in diameter and shall be a mix of red and white oaks, ash, lindens, sugar maples or other native species. The new coniferous trees shall be at least eight (8) feet tall and shall be a mix of Austrian pine, Black Hills spruce and other species. (4) Show no tree removal beyond the approved grading and tree limits. (5) Include for city staff a detailed tree planting plan and material list. (6) Group additional new trees together. These additional planting areas shall be: • (a) along 1-494 for berming and screening. (b) along the west side of the site (near Heights Avenue) to help screen the development from the existing houses to the west. (c) In the front yard of the property at 2445 Carver Avenue to help screen that house from the new Henry Lane. (7) Show the planting or transplanting of at least 541 trees after the site grading is done. (8) Require the developer to replace any trees that die within one year of planting or final transplanting. The size and species of the replacement trees shall be subject to city staff approval. d. The street, driveway and utility plans shall show: (1) The streets and driveways shall be a nine -ton design with a maximum street grade of eight percent and the maximum street grade within 75 feet of all intersections at two percent. (2) Water service to each lot and unit. 0 19 (3) Repair of Carver Avenue (street and boulevard) after the developer connects to the public utilities and builds the new streets, turn lanes, trails, sidewalks and private • driveways. (4) The developer enclosing any ponds or basins that will have a normal water depth of two feet or more with a four -foot -high, black, vinyl -coated chain-link fence. The contractor also shall install gates in the fences as may be required by the city engineer. (5) The private driveways with continuous concrete curb and gutter except where the city engineer decides that it is not needed for drainage purposes. (6) The coordination of the water main locations, alignments and sizing with the standards and requirements of the Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS). Fire -flow requirements and hydrant locations shall be verified with the Maplewood Fire Department. (7) All utility excavations located within the proposed right-of-ways or within easements. The developer shall acquire easements for all utilities that would be outside the project area. (8) The plan and profiles of the proposed utilities. (9) Details of the ponds and the pond outlets. The contractor shall protect the outlets to prevent erosion. (10) The repair and restoration of the temporary Heights Avenue cul-de-sac including • the installation of new curb and gutter and street pavement. (11) The pipelines in and near Henry Lane and Outlot C. e. The drainage plan shall ensure that there is no increase in the rate of storm -water run-off leaving the site above the current (predevelopment) levels. The developer's engineer shall: (1) Verify pond, inlet and pipe capacities. (2) Have the city engineer verify the drainage design calculations. 3. Pay the costs related to the engineering department's review of the construction plans. 4. Change the plat as follows: a. Show drainage and utility easements along all property lines on the final plat. These easements shall be ten feet wide along the front and rear property lines and five feet wide along the side property lines. b. Label the common areas as outlots. This includes labeling Lot 1, Block 5 as Outlot D and Lot 1, Block 6 as Outlot E. c. Add drainage and utility easements as required by the city engineer. is 20 d. Label the names of all the streets and driveways on all plans and distinguish which are public and which are private. City staff shall approve this naming plan. • e. Work with city staff on the preparation of a street and driveway naming plan and the addresses for each unit. 5. Secure and provide all required easements for the development. These shall include any off-site drainage and utility easements. 6. Sign a developer's agreement with the city that guarantees that the developer or contractor will: a. Complete all grading for overall site drainage, complete all public improvements and meet all city requirements. b. Place temporary orange safety fencing and signs at the grading limits. c. Provide for the repair of Carver Avenue (street, curb and gutter, ditch and boulevard) after the developer constructs the sidewalks and connects to the public utilities and builds the new streets, turn lanes and private driveways. 7. Submit the homeowners' association bylaws and rules to the city for approval by the director of community development. These are to assure that this development will be only for seniors (those persons 55 and older) and that there will be one responsible party for the care and maintenance of the common areas, private utilities, landscaping and retaining walls. • 8. Record the following with the final plat: a. All homeowners' association documents. b. A covenant or deed restriction that prohibits any further subdivision or splitting of the lots or parcels in the plat that would create additional building sites unless approved by the city council. c. Covenants or association documents that address the proper installation, maintenance and replacement of any retaining walls and of the common areas. The applicant shall submit the language for these dedications and restrictions to the city for approval before recording. 9. The developer shall complete all grading for public improvements and overall site drainage. The city engineer shall include in the developer's agreement any grading that the developer or contractor has not completed before final plat approval. 10. Combining all the properties into one property for tax and identification purposes. 11. Obtain a permit from the Watershed District for grading. 12. Obtain a NPDES construction permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). 0 21 13. If the developer decides to final plat part of the preliminary plat, the director of community development may waive any conditions that do not apply to the final plat. • G. Approve the project plans date-stamped April 3, 2006, (site plan, landscape plan, grading and drainage plans and building elevations) for the Carver Crossing of Maplewood. This development will be on the west side of 1-494, south of Carver Avenue. The city bases this approval on the findings required by the code. The developer or contractor shall do the following: 1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project. 2. Complete the following before the city issues a building permit: a. Have the city engineer approve final construction and engineering plans. These plans shall include: streets, grading, utility, drainage, erosion control, tree, sidewalk and driveway plans. The plans shall meet the following conditions and shall meet all the conditions and changes noted in Erin Laberee's memo dated May 5, 2006. (1) The erosion control plan shall be consistent with city code. (2) Submit to staff revised plans that show as many of the private driveways as possible at 28 feet wide to allow parking on one side. (3) The grading plan shall: (a) Include building, floor elevation and contour information for each home site. • The lot lines on this plan shall follow the approved preliminary plat. (bl' Include contour information for the land that the construction will disturb. (c) Show sedimentation basins or ponds as may be required by the watershed board or by the city engineer. (d) Show all proposed slopes steeper than 3:1 on the proposed construction plans. The city engineer shall approve the plans, specifications and management practices for any slopes steeper than 3:1. This shall include covering these slopes with wood -fiber blankets and seeding them with a "no mow" vegetation rather than using sod or grass. (e) Show all retaining walls on the plans. Any retaining walls more than four feet tall require a building permit from the city and shall have a fence along the top. (f) Show the proposed street and driveway grades as allowed by the city engineer. (g) Show the drainage areas, and the developer's engineer shall provide the city engineer with the drainage calculations. The drainage design shall accommodate the run-off from the surrounding areas. 22 (h) If required, show details about any proposed pond fencing including the materials, gate, height and color. • (4) The tree plan shall: (a) Be approved by the city engineer. (b) Include an inventory of all existing large trees on the site and shall show where the developer will remove, transplant, save or replace large trees. (c) Show the size, species and location of the transplanted and replacement trees. The new coniferous trees shall be at least eight feet tall and shall be a mix of Black Hills spruce and Austrian pine. (d) Be consistent with the approved grading and landscape plans and shall show no tree removal beyond the approved grading and tree limits. (e) Show additional tree planting for screening in the following locations: (1) along the west property line of the site (near Heights Avenue). (2) Along 1-494. (3) In the front yard of the property at 2445 Carver Avenue. (5) The street, driveway and utility plans shall show: (a) A water service to each lot and unit. . (b) The repair and restoration of Carver Avenue (including curbing, street, and boulevard) after the contractor removes the existing driveways, connects to the public utilities and builds the new streets, turn lanes, sidewalks, trails and driveways. (c) The street and the driveways shall have continuous concrete curb and gutter except where the city engineer decides that it is not needed. (d) The developer or contractor shall post the streets and driveways with "no parking" signs to meet city standards. (e) The public streets and private driveways labeled on all plans. (f) The common areas labeled as Outlots on all plans. (g) Areas for proof of parking off the streets wherever possible. (h) The pipelines in and near Henry Lane and Oulot C. (i) The repair and restoration of the Heights Avenue cul-de-sac. (6) The design of the ponding areas and any rainwater garden(s) shall be subject to the approval of the city engineer. The developer shall be responsible for getting any needed off-site utility, grading or drainage easements and for recording all necessary easements. 0 23 b. Submit a certificate of survey for all new construction and have each building staked by a • registered land surveyor. c. Submit a revised landscape plan to staff for approval which incorporates the following details: (1) All lawn areas shall be sodded. The city engineer shall determine the vegetation within the ponding area. (2) The addition of eight -foot -tall trees for screening along the west side of the site (near Heights Avenue) and along 1-494. (3) The developer shall install landscaping in the ponding areas to break the appearance of the deep hole and to promote infiltration. Such landscaping shall be approved by the city engineer and shall be shown on the project landscape plans. (4) Shows all landscaped areas, excluding landscaping within the ponds, with an underground irrigation system (code requirement). (5) The plantings proposed around the units shown on the landscape plan date- stamped April 3, 2006, shall remain on the plan. (6) A concrete walk from the driveway to the door of each unit. (7) The manicured or mowed areas from the natural areas. This shall include planting (instead of sodding) the disturbed areas around the ponding area with native . grasses and native flowering plants. The native grasses and flowering plants shall be those needing little or no maintenance and shall extend at least four feet from the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) of the pond. This is to reduce maintenance costs and to reduce the temptation of mowers to encroach into the gardens. Specifically, the developer shall have the natural areas seeded with an upland mixture and lowland mixtures as appropriate. (8) In addition to the above, the contractor shall sod all front, side and rear yard areas (except for mulched and edged planting beds and the area within the ponding area). (9) The contractor shall restore with sod the Carver Avenue boulevard and the area where the contractor removes the existing Henry Lane. (10) Adding more evergreen trees (Black Hills spruce or Austrian pines) along the west property line of the site (near Heights Avenue). These trees are to be at least eight feet tall, and the contractor shall plant these trees in staggered rows (where possible) to provide screening for the houses to the west. (11) Show the in -ground lawn -irrigation system, including the location of the sprinkler heads. (12) Shall be approved by the city engineer before site grading and shall be consistent with the approved grading and landscape plans. 24 d. Show that Ramsey County has recorded the final plat for this development. • e. Get the necessary approvals and permits from the watershed district and provide the city verification that all watershed district provisions are met before the city issues a building or a grading permit for the site. Submit a site lighting plan for city approval. This plan shall show the installation of at least 30 streetlights and how the lighting on the buildings would add to the site lighting. This plan also shall show details about the proposed light fixtures to ensure they are a design that hides the bulb and lens from view to avoid nuisances. The light fixtures must have concealed lenses and bulbs to properly shield glare from the adjacent street right-of-ways and from adjacent residential properties. This plan shall show the height and style of all outdoor lights and that the light illumination from outdoor lights does not exceed 0.4 foot candles at all property lines. g. Have the Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) approve the proposed utility plans. h. The developer or builder will pay the city Park Access Charges (PAC fees) at the time of the building permit for each housing unit. Submit the homeowners' association bylaws and rules to the city for approval by the city staff. These are to assure that there will be one responsible party for the care and maintenance of the common areas, outlots, the private utilities, trails, sidewalks, signs, landscaping and retaining walls. j. Combine all the existing parcels into one parcel for tax and identification purposes. The • owner or contractor must submit proof of lot combination to city staff before the city will issue a grading or building permit. k. Submit revised, detailed building plans and elevations for each building type to city staff for approval. These elevations shall show or include (but are not limited to) the colors of all materials, all elevations of all buildings, any shutters, window grids, the style and materials of balcony railings, and provide more detail about the brick or stone accents. I. Provide the city with a letter of credit or cash escrow for all required exterior improvements. The amount shall be 150 percent of the cost of the work. 3. Complete the following before occupying each building: a. Replace property irons that are removed because of this construction. b. Restore and sod damaged boulevards and sod all turf areas. c. Complete all landscaping and turf irrigation for that building and its rainwater garden(s). d. Install the required concrete curb and gutter. e. Install a reflectorized stop sign at the exits onto Henry Lane and Carver Avenue and install addresses on each building for each unit. In addition, the applicant shall install "no parking" signs within the site, as required by staff. 0 25 f. Install and maintain all required trees and landscaping (including the plantings around • each unit and around the pond) and an in -ground sprinkler system for all landscaped areas (code requirement). g. Install on-site lighting for security and visibility that follows the approved site lighting plan. All exterior lighting shall follow the approved lighting plan that shows the light spread and fixture design. The light fixtures must have concealed lenses and bulbs to properly shield glare from the adjacent street right-of-ways and the nearby homes and residential properties. h. Install additional trees.along the west property line of the site where the vegetation does not adequately screen the new town houses from the existing dwellings. These additional materials are to ensure there is at least a six -foot -tall, 80 -percent opaque screen on the west side of the site. The location, design and materials of the additional landscaping shall be subject to city staff approval. L Install city approved wetland buffer and conservation easement signs at the edge of the wetland buffer easements and the conservation easement. The signs shall notify that there shall be no building, mowing, cutting, grading, filling or dumping within the buffer areas or in the conservation easement. j. Install all the required exterior improvements, including all exterior lighting. k. The developer or contractor shall: (1) Complete all grading for the site drainage, complete all public improvements and meet all city requirements. 0 (2) Place temporary orange safety fencing and signs at the grading limits. (3) Remove any debris or junk from the site. 4. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if: a. The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or welfare. b. The above -required letter of credit or cash escrow is held by the city for all required exterior improvements. The owner or contractor shall complete any unfinished landscaping by June 1 of the next year if the building is occupied in the fall or winter, or within six weeks of occupancy if the building is occupied in the spring or summer. 5. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve minor changes. 6. Provide a sign and landscape plan for the entrance and island at Carver Avenue for city staff approval. The monument sign shall be no more than six feet tall and shall have materials that are consistent with and architecturally compatible with the buildings within the development. The landscaping shall be compatible with the extreme conditions of the location, and the materials shall need little or no maintenance. • 26 7. This approval does not include signs. Any signage will be reviewed by city staff through • the sign permit process. CITIZENS' COMMENTS I surveyed the owners of the 101 properties within at least 750 feet of this site. Of the nine replies, one was in support of the project, six had comments and questions about the proposal and two were against the proposal. For 1. See the e-mail from Sue Schlomka on page 68. Comments/Questions 1. 1 really don't have much to say about this proposal, pro or con. The situation is pretty clear; with property taxes in this area cranked up to record heights, what alternatives does a landowner have but to sell to a developer if he or she can. I would have liked to see the Schlomka property stay farmland forever, but that's not in the cards. Now with the other Schlomka property, across the freeway, sold for development, the end is in sight for South 40 Maplewood as long time residents know it. My own property taxes have now gone to just pennies shy of $6000, a 100% increase over 2 years. I had hoped that I would live out my life here, but that can't happen now. I hope residents of the area are ready for the day when development is proposed for my property. What other choice do I have? I hope that the Schlomka development is given lots of good thought and planning, which should be true of any development. We've heard lots recently about eminent domain. I'm totally against that program, except the original intent, schools, roads, etc. But, raising property taxes to unbearable levels is simply another name for eminent domain. The result is exactly the same, homeowners are forced from their land whether they want to go or not. (Libby — 2591 Carver Avenue) 2. See the letter from Terry Baumgart on pages 70 - 71. 3. See the letter from Mark Bonitz on pages 72 - 75. 4. See the e-mail message from Diane Brass on page 76. 5. See the e-mail message from Tim Hedin on page 77. 6. See the e-mail message from Juli Servatius on page 78. 27 Against • I would hope this project not be approved. There are a number of deer, turkey and other animals that call the wetland area home. The area is surrounded by major highways and existing homes which leaves no place for the animals to go. I see the wetland area will be surrounded by development, which again is not an acceptable living area. I wonder if this is being proposed as a way to keep up with the abundance of development in Woodbury. I say we keep a little land to be undeveloped and let nature be nature and not be run off! (Sirovy — 1565 Burg Avenue — St. Paul) 2. See the e-mail message from George and Rita Marie Wright on page 69. REFERENCE INFORMATION SITE DESCRIPTION Site size: 73 acres Existing land use: Three single dwellings and accessory buildings SURROUNDING LAND USES North: Single dwellings and Carver Avenue South Ramsey County open space West: Houses on Dorland Road and Saint Paul East: Henry Lane and 1-494 PLANNING • Existing Land Use Plan designation: R-1 (single dwellings) Existing Zoning: R -1(R) (rural single dwellings) and F (farm residence) Proposed Land Use: R -3(L) (low density multiple -family residential) Proposed Zoning: R-3 (multiple dwellings) and PUD Findings for Rezoning Section 44-1165 of the zoning code requires that the city council make the following findings to rezone property: 1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded. 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable, and the public welfare. 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. 28 • • Criteria for Conditional Use Permit Approval Section 44-1097(a) states that the city council may approve a CUP, based on nine standards. (See findings 1-9 in the resolution on pages 85 through 89.) Ordinance Requirements Section 2-290(b) of the city code requires that the community design review board make the following findings to approve plans: 1. That the design and location of the proposed development and its relationship to neighboring, existing or proposed developments, and traffic is such that it will not impair the desirability of investment or occupation in the neighborhood; that it will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring, existing or proposed developments; and that it will not create traffic hazards or congestion. 2. That the design and location of the proposed development is in keeping with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and is not detrimental to the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by this article and the city's comprehensive municipal plan. 3. That the design and location of the proposed development would provide a desirable environment for its occupants, as well as for its neighbors, and that it is aesthetically of good composition, materials, textures and colors. • HOUSING POLICIES The land use plan has eleven general land use goals. Of these, three apply to this proposal. They are: minimize land planned for streets, minimize conflicts between land uses and provide many housing types. The land use plan also has several general development and residential development policies that relate to this project. They are: - Transitions between distinctly differing types of land uses should not create a negative economic, social or physical impact on adjoining developments. Include a variety of housing types for all types of residents, regardless of age, ethnic, racial, cultural or socioeconomic background. A diversity of housing types should include apartments, town houses, manufactured homes, single-family housing, public -assisted housing and low -to - moderate -income housing, and rental and owner -occupied housing. - Protect neighborhoods from encroachment or intrusion of incompatible land uses by adequate buffering and separation. The housing plan also has policies about housing diversity and quality that the city should consider with this development. They are: - Promote a variety of housing types, costs and ownership options throughout the city. These are to meet the life -cycle needs of all income levels, those with special needs and nontraditional households. 0 29 - The city will continue to provide dispersed locations for a diversity of housing styles, types and price ranges through its land use plan. The city's long-term stability of its tax base depends upon its ability to attract and keep residents of• all ages. To do so, the city must insure that a diverse mix of housing styles is available in each stage of the life cycle of housing needs. Mississippi River Critical Corridor Information (from the 2002 Maplewood Comprehensive Plan) Maplewood hereby incorporates the goals of the 1976 designation of the Mississippi River Critical Area. On November 18, 1988, Public Law 100-69 established the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) as a unit of the National Park System. The MNRRA was established by Congress to: (1) Protect, preserve and enhance the significant values of the Mississippi River corridor through the Twin Cities. (2) Encourage coordination of federal, state and local programs (3) Provide a management framework to assist the state of Minnesota and local governments in the development and implementation of integrated resource management programs and to ensure the orderly public and private development in the area. The Secretary of the Interior approved a Comprehensive Management Plan for the MNRRA in 1995. This plan lays out a policy level framework for the management of the Mississippi River corridor. • The responsibility for the administration of the Mississippi River Critical Area Program, as described in Minnesota Statutes and Executive Order 79-19, was transferred from the EQB (the Environmental Quality Board) to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in 1995. Maplewood acknowledges that the Mississippi River Critical Area in the City has been designated as "Urban Diversified District." This district has the following goals: (1) The lands and waters shall be used as developed to maintain the present diversity of commercial, industrial, residential and public uses of the lands, including the existing transportation uses of the river. (2) Protect historical sites and areas and the natural scenic and environmental resources. (3) Expand public access to and enjoyment of the river. The City may allow new residential development and other uses in this area if they are compatible with these goals. In addition, Maplewood will require that building and development applications in the Critical Area have enough information to ensure that the new construction is compatible with the character of the Urban Diversified District. 30 0 Additional Critical Area Policies and Standards • The following are the City's additional nine policies for building and land development in the Mississippi River Critical Area: The City shall ensure that the location and siting of new structures will keep bluffs and scenic overlooks in their natural state. Maplewood will work with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on possible ordinance changes that would affect lands within the Critical Area. The City will ensure that future development and construction in the Critical Area wi I,meet or exceed the development standards set by Maplewood ordinances and policies. Maplewood requires all new development in the Critical Area to minimize any adverse effects on the environment and to maximize all possible beneficial effects. The City will review these effects when approving site plans or when approving building permits, except for permits for single-family homes. Maplewood requires all development in the Critical Area to meet all state regulations for Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS). Maplewood will notify the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) whenever the City receives a development or subdivision application for land within the Critical Area. • The City shall ensure that new development and construction in the Critical Area minimizes direct 40 runoff onto adjoining streets and watercourses. • Maplewood will ensure that new development and construction in the Critical Area improves the quality of runoff onto adjoining streets and watercourses. The City encourages the clustering of structures and the use of designs that will reduce public facility costs, which will provide more open space and will improve scenic designs. Application Date The city received the complete applications and plans for this development on April 3, 2006. State law requires that the city take action within 60 days of receiving complete applications for a proposal. As such, city action would normally be required on this proposal by June 2, 2006, unless the applicant agrees to a time extension. The applicant agreed to a time extension until June 12, 2006, to allow the project engineer to make revisions to the project plans and to respond to the comments in the EAW. 31 p:sec 24-28\Carver Crossing for PC - 2006 Attachments: 1. Letter from Copar Companies dated March 31, 2006 2. Area Map 3. Land Use Plan Map 4. Carver Crossing Cover Sheet 5. Preliminary Plat dated April 3, 2006 6. Site Plan 7. Grading and Erosion Control Plan 8. Utility Plan 9. Stormwater Management Plan 10. Master Landscape Plan 11. Enlarged Landscape Plan 12. Enlarged Landscape Plan 13. Enlarged Landscape Plan 14. Enlarged Landscape Plan (Henry Lane walls) 15. Foundation Planting Plans 16. Proposed Building Elevations - Row Homes 17. Proposed Building Elevations - Condo Buildings 18. Proposed Building Elevations - Detached Townhouses 19. May 5, 2006 memo from Erin Laberee and Michael Thompson 20. April 24, 2006 letter from Dan Soler 21. April 25, 2006 letter from Tina Carstens 22. April 13, 2006 memo from Lt. Shortreed 23. May 4, 2006 memo from Bruce Anderson 24. E-mail from Susan Schlomka dated April 7, 2006 25. E-mail from Rita Marie and George Wright dated April 14, 2006 26. Letter date-stamped April 12, 2006 from Terry and Linda Baumgart 27. Letter dated April 14, 2006 from Mark Bonitz 28. E-mail from Diane Brass dated April 16, 2006 29. E-mail from Tim Hedin dated April 17, 2006 30. E-mail from Juki Servatius dated April 18, 2006 31. Land Use Plan Change Resolution (R-1 to R -3(L)) 32. Rezoning Resolution (F and R -1(R) to R-3) 33. Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development (PUD) Resolution 34. Easement and Right -of -Way Vacation Resolution 35. Project Plans date-stamped April 3, 2006 (separate attachments) 36. Carver Avenue/Henry Lane Intersection Detail (separate attachment) 32 0 • March 31, 2006 F o 3 2006 City of Maplewood 1830 County Road BEast RECEIVED Maplewood, MN 55109 RE: Carver Crossing of Maplewood PUD Proposal. r- — COPAR companies Development • Finance • Investment Dear City Council, Planning Commission, and Design Review Board Members: CoPar Companies is pleased to present the enclosed Carver Crossing of Maplewood residential development proposal for your consideration. As advised by city staff, please find the enclosed land use applications and preliminary development plans for your review: 1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application 2. Planned Unit Development Application 3. Community Design Review Board Application 4. Preliminary Plat Application Over the course of the past year, CoPar and the development team of Alliant Engineering and Rottlund Homes have worked to prepare a residential development proposal that is sensitive to the site, consistent with the guide plan of the city, and responsive to the findings of the voluntary Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). As a result, the 386 dwelling concept presented • to the City Council in May of 2005 has been refined to 299 residences that we believe work in concert with the natural features of the site. With the guidance and expertise of the city staff and input from surrounding residents we feel we have assembled a quality proposal for the newest neighborhood in Maplewood, we hope you agree. As you review the full development plan submittal please be aware of the following development summary highlights: DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY: Site Area: 72.4 Acres Total Residences: 299 Density: 4.1 homes/acre Demographics: Exclusive 55 or older proposal with a projected population increase of 564 people (Projections based on 1.1 to 2.2 residents per home in accordance with Maplewood Comprehensive Plan demographics calculations. A comparable traditional single family home neighborhood would increase to 2.9 residents per home and an equivalentpopulation projection of 867 people). Economic Impact: The annual tax revenue impact of this project if fully built today is estimated at $272,000 of city revenue and $688,000 of school/county/state revenue. (Calculations based on an estimate of gross retails sales mean per home and League of Minnesota Cities on-line property tax calculator). Re Eagle Point Blvd Elmo, MN 55042 651-379-0500 651-379-0412 (Fax) www.CoparCompanies.com Real Estate Development, Finance &Investment 33 Home Styles: Active Adult Housing Tyoe # Units Est Sq. Footage Est Retail Sales Mean • Row Style Garden Homes 89 1,460+ $231,000 Detached Homes 93 1,270-1,765+ $378,000 Condominium Homes 117 1,000-1,500+ $168,000 LAND USE APPLICATION NARRATIVES: Comprehensive Plan Amendment The relatively new May 2002 Comprehensive Plan of the City allows multiple dwellings in low- density areas with a planned unit development (Ref pg 30 Comprehensive Plan). We are following the guidance of the plan and are presenting a proposal that matches the existing low density classification of the site (4.1 homes per acre). Our Comprehensive Plan amendment request is not requesting a change in density but has been recommended by city staff to provide clarity about the multiple dwelling townhome and condominium housing options we wish to provide. The Comprehensive Plan contains housing and site design guidance that we have incorporated into our proposal. Along with permitting low density multiple dwelling proposals, the Comprehensive Plan is supportive of Carver Crossing of Maplewood housing and plan elements including: ■ The proposal is addressing the need to provide dispersed locations of a variety of housing styles which will provides for a choice of type, location, price and ownership verses renting. • ■ The proposal provides a mix of housing types to meet the life -cycle housing needs of Maplewood residents, especially the increase in baby boomer and active elderly housing demands outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. ■ The proposed buildings are of a compatible scale and design with the surrounding uses including one existing single family neighborhood, 115 acres of surrounding Ramsey County open space, and an expansive stretch of I494. ■ The implementation of the Carver Crossing of Maplewood development will encourage a positive City and neighborhood identity through the creation of a new neighborhood of quality design, construction, and regional promotion. ■ The proposal includes improved safety with the realignment of Henry Lane and associated turn lane improvements. ■ Adjoining land use conflicts are minimized through expanded wetland buffer zones, increased separation, 27 acres of mixed terrain open space, and the use of practical building scale and design techniques adjacent to I494. ■ The site design protects adjacent neighborhoods from encroachment or intrusion through natural buffering, separation and landscaping. ■ Is respecting and protecting the natural environment to the maximum practical extent as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. ■ The site design effectively integrates developments with open space areas while preserving and protecting the wise use and protection of the significant natural features of the site. , ■ The proposal provides for the clustering of structures and the use of designs that reduce public facility costs, which provide more open space and improve scenic designs. 34 ■ Maintains and upgrades environmental quality through the implementation of stormwater management practices that exceed local requirements and are expanded in treating existing I494 runoff. ■ Provides stormwater treatment for the site and I494 utilizing best management practices, rainwater gardens and treatment pond techniques that exceed city requirements. ■ Is utilizing the flexibility of a PUD development, as encouraged by the Comprehensive Plan, to introduce flexibility of design including zero lot lines and private streets in developments. ■ Is minimizing land planned for streets by incorporating the use of private roads. ■ Is providing a land use and age restricted development that reduces vehicle trips and transportation impacts when compared to a traditional open age development. ■ Incorporates sidewalks and trails that encourage safe transit and ties this and the adjacent neighborhood together. The sidewalk plan also provides for any future regional trailway connection on Carver Avenue. The guidance of the Comprehensive Plan has been incorporated into the Carver Crossing Proposal in an effective and practical manner. Although the Comprehensive Plan identifies the possible consideration of density bonuses for a PUD development such as Carver Crossing, we are not pursuing an increase in density. We hope you agree with this plan and allow us to proceed with the variety of housing options we wish to provide through the building style clarification that this amendment request provides. Planned Unit Development The planned unit development approach with this project allows the introduction of alternative isuses (multiple deettings condominiums and rowhnomes) in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. The PUD approach also allows the use of creative site design, clustering of homes, and private roadways. This site design approach has allowed increased sensitivity and protection to the physical features of the site. By preserving wooded slopes, enhancing wetland protections, enhancing stormwater treatments, and providing homeowners' association control and care for substantial common areas, open spaces and landscaping within the project, the Carver Crossing PUD is respecting and protecting the unique natural environments of this 72 acre site to the maximum practical extent in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. • The mix of multiple dwelling housing styles allowed through this PUD process is also effectively implementing the guidance of the Comprehensive Plan by introducing a range of housing affordability and choice for the baby boomer generation housing needs. In addition, the ability for construction methods to mitigate the impacts of I494 are enhanced through the choice of building scale and type within the site. The placement of the largest structures (active tfvingss+ condominiums) in the area of the site with the most direct I494 topography and impacts is appropriately scaled and a compatible smart design. The attached homes also enhance the I494 mitigation solutions to the site and will provide a clear sense of place as the improved Henry Lane serves as a frontage road separating all but the condominium buildings from the highway. A number of the positive elements of this PUD that would not be fully recognized in a traditional single family development include: 35 ■ A structured homeowners association governance and control of the site places added • security on the long term maintenance and care of the natural features, architectural elements, and restricted demographics of the plan. ■ The proposal requires substantially less public infrastructure responsibility of the city through the use of extensive private roadways. ■ The proposal exceeds established wetland protection and mitigation requirements of the city and state. ■ The stormwater management proposal exceeds established infiltration requirements of the city and actively treats previously untreated I494 runoff. ■ The proposal is establishing 27 acres of mixed terrain woodland and wetland open space; preserving 625 significant trees; and exceeding the minimum tree replacement requirement of the city by 500+ new trees. ■ The estimated demographics suggest less people per unit resulting in a reduction to the demand on public services when compared to a traditional single family development of similar scale. ■ The scale and construction of the multiple dwelling buildings are better suited than single family development to mitigate the I494 impacts to the site and its residents. ■ The configuration of detached single family lots, townhome "lot boxes", and private roadways is allowing the consolidation of significant areas of the site under common ownership and control. Long term conservation and site preservation efforts can be implemented and effectively controlled in these areas. ■ The scale and characteristics of this site and the immediately surrounding land uses are unique and should be planned through the use of the PUD process without concern for • precedent for other similar sites. We do not believe another similar site exists with these characteristics: ✓ The site is bordered to the east by 2,450+ lineal feet of Interstate 494 and is within the inner ring of the major "beltway" of the metropolitan area. ✓ The site is insulated to the west and south by 115 +/- acres of preserved Ramsey County open space; Ramsey County open space also divides the site along Fish Creek. ✓ The site is not surrounded by existing established neighborhoods. The only immediately adjacent neighborhood (Dorrand Rd.Nerghts Ave.) has been carefully considered in the site design and roadway configuration process. ✓ The area north of Fish Creek is planned at a density lower than 4.1 homes per acre and includes expanded building setbacks from the exiting wetlands. ✓ The site design of the area north of Fish Creek includes a consolidation of over 7 acres of wetland. This area also includes significant undisturbed open space buffer providing separation from the exiting neighborhood to the west and creating an open space wetland and ponding corridor connection to the city land area north of Carver Avenue. ✓ The changes in elevation and diverse site features from a creek to an interstate highway, or wetland to woodland to farm land, emphasize the importance of the PUD planning of the enhancements to the site. This site is truly unique. Carver Crossing of Maplewood allows land uses that effectively incorporate sensitive, practical and smart site design and is positively incorporating the natural feature and buffer characteristics 36 of the site. We hope you agree that an age restricted 55+ active adult PUD at this location is an • effective implementation of the Comprehensive Plan guide plan for this unique property. Communily Design Review Board C7 Rottlund Homes is the prime builder within Carver Crossing of Maplewood. Rottlund is a regional leader in design and value. Examples of the townhome and condominium product that will be built can be viewed at a number of development sites in the region. The row style "Garden Townhomes" have been built in the Reserve in Plymouth and are under construction in The Lakes in Blaine. The condominium building is under construction in Village in the Park in St. Louis Park. We encourage you to visit these locations and/or view more details on the attached plans and the www.Rottlundhomes.com web site. The final single family style detached townhome product line and builder within Carver Crossing of Maplewood has yet to be determined. A sampling of four typical single family elevations and floor plans elevations have been by provided by Rottlund Homes as a reference to the design character and architecture the selected builder will be required to fulfill. As we interview and carry out our builder selection process for this element of the site the quality and design of these single family homes will be carefully considered. A full development landscape, site, and grading plan with site specific details are provided with this application. The existing site is a mix of wetland, woodland, and farmland. The site design has been tailored to the more open farmed portions of the site through the use of clustering and lot size/setback techniques. A summary of the existing and proposed landscape and general site plan details includes: Landscape Plan Existing: Total significant Trees on the Site: 1,111 Total Significant Trees Removed: 476 *Significant trees is 8 inches in diameter Total Significant Trees Saved: 635 or larger Proposed: Overstory Trees: Ornamental Trees: Coniferous Trees: Single Family Front Yard Trees Total Proposed Trees: General Site Plan Setbacks: Henry Lane Setback: Carver Avenue Setback: Interstate 494 Setback: Heights Avenue Property Line Setback: Wetland Setback: 37 222 *95 trees are required to fulfill the 10 per 83 acre replacement ratio required by city 225 ordinance. Our emphasis on increased 94landscaping of the site reflects the importance we have placed on the 624 livability and quality environment we wish to provide. 20 ft. 30 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft. No Disturb Buffer w/ added 10 ft. Structural Setback Single Family Detached Lots and Building Pads: • Minimum Lot Width: 55 ft. Front Setback: 20 ft. Side Setback: 71/2 ft. Side Street Setback: 20 ft. Rear Setback: 20 ft. Minimum Building Pad Width: 40 ft. Minimum Building Pad Depth: 60 ft. Attached Townhome Setbacks: Typical "Lot Box" As Depicted Minimum Front Setback to Private Street: 20 ft. Minimum Side Private Street Setback: 20 ft. Condominium Setbacks: Minimum Henry Lane Setback: 20 ft. Minimum Interstate 494 Setback: 50 ft. Minimum Side Yard Setback: 20 ft. Over the course of the past year the amount of background information, engineering data, and site plan development work associated with Carver Crossing of Maplewood has been significant. We hope you find the brief narrative and comments provided with this plan submittal to be an effective tool as you consider the many elements of our proposal. We feel strongly that Carver Crossing of Maplewood will be an asset to the community and is a high quality neighborhood development proposal making wise use of the land and adjacent public infrastructure available to it. 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IL M4NEFS FAMILY SHITE DINETTE GAFAyE II � DlrzooM PLAN 93 Tmw.a PLAN #4 111Eq 6 PROPOSED BUILDING ELEVATIONS AND FLOOR PLANS 55 4 N Attachment 19 Page 1 of 5 PMORMENG\REVIEWS\2005 Reviews\Carver Crossing (COPAR) Engineering Plan Review PROJECT: Carver Crossing of Maplewood PROJECT NO: 05-07 REVIEWED BY: Erin Laberee & Michael Thompson (Maplewood Engineering Dept.) Contributions: Chadd Larson & Jon Horn (Kimley-Horn & Associates) DATE: May 5, 2006 The developer, COPAR Companies, is requesting City approval of a preliminary plat and plans for a new development south of Carver Avenue and west of I-494. The developer or project engineer shall make the changes to the plans and site as noted below and shall address the concerns listed below. The developer is proposing that Henry Lane and all utilities located within be public infrastructure. It has generally been the city's policy to prepare the plans and specifications for public infrastructure and perform the construction inspection duties. In this case, the City is working with Kimley-Horn (engineering consultants) on all design within the proposed public right of way. It should be noted that city staff will closely observe all construction activities — especially the phasing of site grading and monitoring of erosion and sediment control measures. Drainage & Treatment 1. The drainage structure schedule must be completed with top of structures, invert elevations and pipe slope, length, & size once the layout is finalized in order to do a detailed full review. Details of the overflow structures at the basins will also need to be provided along with the plan and profile sheets for utilities. 2. All rainwater gardens and infiltration basins (permanent dual purpose basin) shall have emergency overflow swales lined with a permanent erosion control blanket (Enkamat, NAG350, or equal) extending to the downstream receiving waters/drainage structure. The emergency overflow elevation shall be marked on the plans. The project design shall provide at least two feet of freeboard from the bottom of emergency overflows to any first floor elevations of adjacent buildings. 3. The HydroCAD model does not account drainage areas on the private street (Outlot B). The added 1" water quality flow will need to be treated on site. Please revise the model and provide calculation for the new 1" infiltration volume and location of treatment. 4. Permanent dual purpose basin 101 (PDPB-101) should show that 29,057 cu -ft not 26,415 cu -ft of storage is required for the 1" infiltration. There was an incorrect reading from the graph. The invert is currently set at an acceptable elevation that will treat this higher volume. Call out the elevation and location of the emergency overflow path on the plans. 5. Permanent dual purpose basin 102 (PDPB-102) needs to allow for the 1" event treatment runoff volume to be captured (18,926 cu -ft of site runoff must be captured beneath the outlet invert pipe). Call out the elevation and location of the emergency overflow path on 56 • Page 2 of 5 the plans. The project engineer shall provide a detail of the treatment control/overflow • structure to better show how the treatment volume is being controlled. The project plans shall show the outlet from this basin being rerouted to the central wetland via Henry Lane storm sewer instead of discharging directly into Fish Creek. 6. PDPB-103B should allow for the 1" event treatment runoff volume to be captured (another 552 cu -ft must be captured beneath the outlet invert pipe). Provide a detail of the treatment control/overflow structure. 7. The project plans shall callout normal water level (NWL) at all basins. The city will require a 10 -foot safety shelf at the NWL for all basins with normal water depths of 2 feet or more. 8. The project engineer shall provide information on type of native vegetation to be planted within the basins to promote pollutant -removal capacity and higher infiltration rates. The basin landscaping design shall be subject to approval by the city's naturalist, Ginny Gaynor. 9. All stormwater entering treatment basins shall have pre-treatment to reduce sediment loading. A 3' sump in (to catch sediment loading) a drainage structure within a street immediately upstream of a basin is an option. The project plans shall have the sumps placed within the street to provide for easy maintenance access for sediment removal. 10. The project engineer shall provide information on the infiltration draw down time of all PDPB's (must be 72 hours or less) and the capacity provided for sediment storage. All treatment volumes for the 1" rain event shall not include the sediment storage volume at the base of basins. Please provide more detail on the sediment loading to each basin and the storage volume allocated and how this affects the treatment storage volume. Refer to Maplewood Standard Plate No. 115 for rock infiltration sump and other requirements for infiltration basins. The contractor shall construct all PDPB's last to avoid compaction of bottom area. 11. Provide City of Maplewood detail Plate No. 115 for basin construction. 12. The project engineer shall provide an analysis/report documenting how the design and construction of the project will meet the "no increase" in total suspended solids (TSS) and total phosphorus (TP). Also, provide soil boring information at each basin site to a depth of no less than 15 feet below proposed finish grade. Grading & Erosion Control 1. Please incorporate within the plans a rough grading and erosion/sediment control plan that takes a phased approach to the site grading. Also, temporary sedimentation basins shall be utilized throughout the project in order to aid in the capture of sediment laden runoff during grading activities (show location on plans). Special attention shall be • given to areas upstream of Fish Creek and the wetland. The contractor shall phase the 57 Page 3 of 5 grading in order to minimize disturbance. Once the contractor has completed a phase, the • contractor shall reestablish that area (hydoseeded/mulched and stabilized) before advancing to the next phase. 2. The construction limits shall conform to the 50' minimum buffer (100' average) from the top of the stream bank of Fish Creek. The only time the contractor shall encroach into this buffer is when they are restoring the washed out ravines or for the installation of required storm sewer connections. 3. Callout double row silt fencing (heavy-duty silt fence and a pre -fabricated silt fence backup) at the edge of the construction limits along Fish Creek. Also clearly show the location of stabilization blankets on steep slopes (3:1 or greater). 4. Clearly detail a street -sweeping and water plan on the erosion and sediment control plan. 5. Detail the type of permanent stabilization (seeding/landscaping) will be provided in the areas within the constructions limits (on the north side of the modular retaining walls proposed for Block 5 housing)? This information shall be provided on the landscape plan. 6. The contractor shall grade the public roadway (Henry Lane) sub -grade to within a 0.2' tolerance. The city will require the developer of the contractor to verify that the grading within the public right of way is within this tolerance. The city will detail this in the developer's agreement that the City of Maplewood prepares for the project. 7. Maximum finished slope grades are 3:1. All 3:1 slopes require an erosion control blanket and the project engineer shall clearly label these locations on the project plans. S. The engineer shall show "J -hooks" (silt fence barrier perpendicular to runoff to decrease velocity and catch sediment) on all long downhill runs and parallel to proposed silt fence and at ditches. 9. The project engineer also shall show biorolls on longer slopes in order to reduce runoff velocity and catch excess sediment. 10. The project engineer shall incorporate into the required phased grading plans, more information on stockpiling (if utilized) locations and measures of containment. Also, show rough cut and fill quantities for each phase of grading. 11. The phased grading plan shall provide information up through housing construction. Roadways 1. The private roadway serving Blocks 3 and 5 housing is the only entrance/exit (24' street width) thus the private street dead-end (within Block 5 near unit 9) should callout an Page 4 of 5 emergency vehicle access and a pedestrian walk to connect to the walk along Henry • Street. The project engineer shall provide a detail for this area on the project plans. 2. The plans shall include details for the proposed turn lane improvements at the Henry Lane and Carver Avenue intersection. 3. Please provide additional roadway details along with a cross section of Henry Lane at the Fish Creek crossing. 4. Per MnDOT Standards, none of the proposed horizontal radii meet a 30mph design speed. The current horizontal curve radii are as follows, 152 ft, 152 ft, 200 ft, 196 ft, 142 ft, 208 ft, and 192 ft. Consider increasing these horizontal curve radii or possibly eliminating some of the curves so the streets and driveways will meet the design standards. Utilities 1. Submit plans to Mike Anderson at Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) located at 1900 Rice St, Maplewood (2nd Floor) for their review and approval. 2. The project engineer shall provide information on the condition of the existing 12" reinforced concrete pipe extending from the wetland to Fish Creek. • 3. Kimley-Horn (the City's engineer) shall review all utility design (storm and sanitary) that connects into public utilities within the public roadway. The project engineer and contractor shall coordinate the design and connection of all utilities on the private roads to ensure they area correctly connected into the public utilities within the public right of way. Such connection shall be done to the satisfaction of the City and Kimley-Horn. • 4. The public sanitary sewer shall not deviate from the public street (Henry Lane). A continuous main shall be constructed between manholes 408 and 412. 5. The developer shall dedicate a utility easement for the sanitary sewer lift station that will be near Henry Lane. Miscellaneous 1. The project engineer shall provide top and bottom wall elevations on all retaining walls. All retaining walls greater than 4 feet in height require a building permit and shall include a fence at the top of wall. The contractor or the project engineer shall provide more detailed information about the walls and their construction at the time of requesting a building permit. 2. All potential environmental hazards shall be disposed of properly as stated in the recommendations by Summit Envirosolutions before the city issues a grading permit. 59 20 Department of Public Works Kenneth G. Haider, P.E., Director and County Engineer 1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive Arden Hills, MN 55112-3933 • (651) 266-7100 • Fax (651) 266-7110 RAMSEY COUNTY E-mail: Public.Works@co.ramsey.mn.us MEMORANDUM TO: Ken Roberts City of Maplewood FROM: Dan Soler Ramsey ounty Public Works SUBJECT: Carver Crossing of Maplewood DATE: April 24, 2006 APR 2 6 2006 RECEIVED • The Ramsey County Public Works Department has reviewed the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) and preliminary plat for new residential development in south Maplewood proposed by Copar Companies. Ramsey County has the following comments regarding this development. 1. The proposed construction consists of 299 housing units for seniors (55+). This is a reduction from the original proposal of 386 housing units. 2. The traffic study has identified a trip generation of 1203 trips per day. This results in about 4 trips per unit (1203/299). This number seems a little low. While it is expected that senior housing will generate less trips than standard single family housing I would expect a more conservative number to be about 6 trips/unit or 6 x 299 = 1800 trips. 3. Because the development consists of senor housing the trip generation is expected to be spread out over the entire day and not as concentrated in the peak hours. For the purpose of this analysis the County concurs with the trip genration and distribution for the am and pm peak hour as shown in the traffic study. 4. The intersection of Carver Avenue at Henry Street will be critical to the operation of the transportation system as this housing gets constructed. All trips in and out of this development will be required to use this intersection. The County concurs with the recommended improvement of an eastbound right turn lane, westbound left turn lane and Minnesota's First Home Rule County printed on recycled paper u9th a minimum of 10% post -consumer content 61 relocation of Henry Street 375 feet to the west. The county will monitor this intersection to determine if an all -way stop is warranted in the future. 0 5. The County concurs with the recommendation to construct a right turn lane on westbound Carver Avenue at McKnight Road. 6. The recommended improvements on Carver Avenue will require plan approval from Ramsey County. The developer will be required to obtain a right of way permit for construction on County right of way. Thanks for the opportunity to make comments regarding this issue. If you have any questions or need any additional information please give me a call. Cc: Chuck Ahl — City of Maplewood 62 • C Ramsey -Washington Metro • • • April 25. 2006 Mr. Chuck Alit City of Maplewood 1902 East County Road B Maplewood. MN 55109 Dear Mr. Alit. District 2665 Noel Drive Little Canada, IVIN 55117 (651) 792-7950 fax: (651) 792-7951 email: office@rwmwd.org website: www.rwmwd.org Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Carver Crossing project. District staff met with the project developer and engineer yesterday afternoon to review the stormivater, wetland, and erosion and sediment control plans. I have the following comments to offer: Stormwater Plan District staff was pleased to see the developer working with the City to accomplish above and beyond in the stormwater management plans. We recognize the need to reduce volumes from this site and reducing volumes achieves a great deal in water quality improvements. The developer indicated that they will be infiltrating well more than an inch of runoff from the entire site. It appears that currently the plan would meet our requirements for stormNvater management with the following additional continents: 1. We request that PDPB 102 be rerouted to the central wetland on the north side of the project instead of connecting directly to the Fish Creek piping system. 2. Maintenance agreements for all the stormwater management BMPs shall be recorded with the County and include performance standards to determine if the infiltration areas are functioning as designed. 3. Planting plans for the infiltration basins and rain gardens should be submitted for review. Wetland Plan . The developer indicated on the plans that a wetland buffer of 50 feet will be left undisturbed with the current plan. That does meet the requirements of the District. The wetland mitigation area is now being proposed along the south and east sides of the northern most wetlands. That location is acceptable to the District but will wait to see the wetland replacement plan to comment on the quality of the replacement. I informed the developer that the wetland replacement application should be submitted fairly soon in order to keep on the schedule they are looking for. Once a complete application is submitted to the District, I will notify the agencies about the project and provide a comment period for the wetland plan. Ultimately, the District Board approves the wetland replacement plan. 63 21 Erosion and Sediment Control • I have not fully reviewed the erosion and sediment control plans but I did indicate to the developer that we would like special attention given to the plan especially in the areas directly adjacent to the wetlands and most importantly the creek. We may require additional information be provided including narratives describing the construction sequencing and methods of erosion control during the various phases of construction. What we don't want to happen is to have the whole site open, being graded and left that way for long periods of time, especially along the edge of Fish Creek. We would like to see some selective grading occur with seeding and stabilization directly behind the grading. We will review the plans further and provide additional input to the developer and their engineers. In addition to the above items, the District discussed with the developer the need to maintain access to the creek for maintenance of stormwater management structures in the creek and the creek itself. It was also recognized that an easement the District holds over this property will have to be rewritten to include only the areas needed by the District for drainage rights. When the developer submits their grading permit application to the District, staff will complete a more thorough review with all the information provided. As we usually do, staff will copy the City on any additional comments we provide to the applicant through our permitting process. Please contact me with any questions you may have on the comments provided. Sincerely, Tina Carstens Permit Program Coordinator • cc: Ken Roberts, City of Maplewood Kurt Schneider, Copar Development George Abernathy, Alliant Engineering Cliff Aichinger, RWMWD Brad Lindaman, Barr Engineering • 64 • Attachment 22 Me -1-11-10 To: Ken Roberts From: Lieutenant Michael Shortreed )17,04 W'277 CC: Deputy Chief John Banick Date: April 13, 2006 Re: PROJECT REVIEW — Carver Crossing After reviewing the attached proposal for Carver Crossing, I have the following comments and suggestions: 1) Although the estimated demographics suggest less people per unit when compared to a traditional single family development of similar scale should result in a reduction to the demand on public services, this may not be feasible when considering that this will be a senior population development. • 2) The increased traffic congestion resulting from an increased population south of Carver Avenue may result in increased traffic complaints from the residents along Carver Avenue. 3) Construction site thefts and burglaries are a large business affecting many large construction projects throughout the Twin Cities metro area. The contractor should be encouraged to plan and provide for site security during the construction process. On-site security, alarm systems, and any other appropriate security measures would be highly encouraged to deter and report theft and suspicious activity incidents in a timely manner. 4) Appropriate security and street lighting should be provided and maintained in order to assure that addresses within the development are readily recognizable and accessible. 5) Each residential unit within the development should have its own unique address as opposed to having a group of units with the same address, but a different unit number. 6) Since private roads often tend to be much narrower than public streets, on street parking is often limited as a result. It is highly encouraged that enough parking spaces be provided for the residents to have their guests park during special events such as birthdays and holidays. If there are any questions or concerns regarding these comments or suggestions, please contact me at your soonest convenience. I can be reached via phone at (651)249-2605 or via email at michael.shortreed(�i-)ci.maplewood.mn.us. 65 MEMORANDUM TO: Ken Roberts, Planner FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: May 4, 2006 SUBJECT: Copar Development—Carver Crossing Attachment 23 • I have had the opportunity to walk, drive and literally smell the land proposed to be developed by Copar as Carver Crossing on at least six occasions. In addition, I had the opportunity to visit the Schlomka property a number of years ago in the mid 1990s as part of the city's open space process. First off, the property indeed offers spectacular views and a wide range of topography, vegetation and abundant wildlife. I would like to go on record with the following statements regarding the park position: 1. It is my understanding that the Copar development is focused on an over 55 year-old and/or senior development as the primary focus. I further understand that it will be a combination of housing from high-rise senior housing to single detached, townhouse and a variety of housing structures. 2 The site is surrounded by Fish Creek Regional Park (130 acres), located both east and west of • 1-494. 3. In addition to the Fish Creek Regional Park, the area is served with Carver Crossing (a 27 - acre open space site) located at the corner of Carver Avenue and Sterling Street. 4. In addition to the city -owned open space, private open space is owned by a private, nonprofit corporation for the ski jump property located directly east of Pleasantview Park. 5. The neighborhood is served by Pleasantview Park, a fully developed 14 -acre neighborhood park at 1100 Marnie Street. Pleasantview Park includes play fields, basketball courts, picnic grills, playground area, extensive trail system, and a portion of undeveloped and seating areas that provide great vistas of downtown St. Paul. 6. The total estimated park development fee that the city would collect from this project (at $3,000 per unit) is approximately $750,000 to $800,000. 7. The area is further served by Carver Lake Park, which is a former Campfire camp owned and managed by Woodbury Parks and Recreation Department. Carver Lake Park boasts a public swimming beach on Carver Lake and provides active recreation with an expansive trail system, picnic facilities and trail system. In conclusion, it is my recommendation that the city not pursue additional land or acreage in lieu of park dedication fees. Given the fact that the proposed development is senior -oriented and is surrounded by county open space, public-private land, Pleasantview Park, city -owned open space . and Carver Lake Park owned by the city of Woodbury, additional public park land is not needed. My recommendation is that the city pursue park dedication fees. The developer is further requested to • meet the following conditions: 1. A tot lot would be constructed for grandchildren and/or visiting children that would be a public tot lot to serve the surrounding property owners. 2. The sidewalk trail system be public and made available to the public. 3. Two areas be set aside as vista viewing points to be constructed and developed at the city's expense at a future date. 4. Trail access be afforded to Fish Creek Regional Park for the residents within the proposed development. In addition, it will be my recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Commission that a minimum of one-third of the park dedication fees collected be allocated south of Mailand Road in southern Maplewood. Should you have any questions regarding this request or position statement, feel free to contact me directly at ext. 2102. Mcarver crossing.mem • 0 67 Ken Roberts From: SUSAN SCHLOMKA [Sue859 c@msn.com] Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 12:36 PM To: Ken Roberts Subject: Carver Crossing of Maplewood Mr. Roberts: Page 1 of 1 Attachment 24 • We have received your request for comments on this development. My husband (Don Schlomka) and I support the project. It is an attractive well-planned development. We also support the city bringing sewer and water to the east side of 494. We have just signed, along with my in-laws to market our property (just under 7 acres combined) with United Properties. This parcel is at 1675 Sterling Street South (last house in Maplewood on the west side of Sterling). We have already purchased another home and will have extra mortgage payments, utilities, and taxes until the property is sold. Sincerely, Sue Schlomka 5/1/2006 68 0 Page 1 of 1 Attachment 25 Ken Roberts From: ritamarie [imshanghai@usfamily.net] • Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 4:06 AM To: Ken Roberts • Subject: Proposed Development -Carver Crossing Importance: High I and my neighbors have more than some concerns about this proposed development as it involves the re- routing of Fish Creek and more invasive destruction of habitat. We have looked at the proposal and feel this is still for too many buildings for this location. The Mississippi River Bluff Corridor supports a unique blend of species found only here. The area has already been traumatized by the Silver Oaks Development which has caused erosion in our yards we had not seen before. Further, we are seeing bird species at our feeding sites that would normally be further back in the 'wooded areas' that no longer exist. We are also seeing coyote coming closer to the homes here and the deer are being squeezed into an ever diminishing habitat. I commend the effort and thoughts toward Senior Housing but the extent of this proposal is far too large and will cause far too much damage to the wildlife and habitat in this area. This area is extremely unstable for development since it is predominantly sand and lime stone. Every tree cut down, every grove of underbrush removed further de -stabilizes the area. We have lived here for over 23 years and are fully aware of the potential for serious erosion. Respectfully, *George H. Wright Rita Marie 1558 So.Pt.Douglas Rd. FREE Emoticons for your email! f , Click Here! ,. 5/1/2006 --- USFamily.Net - $8.25/mol -- Highspeed - $19.99/mol --- RES W Attachment 2.6 March 29,2006° • To Maplewood Planning Commission - Maplewood City Counsel t<P COPAR companies - Alliant Engineering aa,rrrrrrrrrrrrrrw RE: Response to New Development Proposal; Carver Crossing of Maplewood Let me start off stating that I don't have a problem with the proposed development, or the type of housing being proposed. What I do have a problem with is the realignment of Henry Lane. We have lived at 2445 Carver Avenue for twenty four years and have enjoyed the slow Pace of the neighborhood. I understand the need for housing and the developers need to create it. I have worked in the engineering field and know the hard work that goes into land development. I currently work in surveying and have had some design responsibilities for developments. Back To Our Problem; Our house sits directly across from the realignment of Henry Lane. We can see our house lit up like its Christmas with all the cars waiting to turn onto Carver ave. We do not want 200 to 2000 sets of headlites shinning into our windows all night. This problem should have been discovered early in the design process. maybe this was just an over site maybe not. We could understand if it were a city block with twenty or thirty homes, that planting a row of trees might eliminate problem. We are talking about 299 households. There is no way of knowing how many trips people will make out of this exit\entrance every night seven days a week. So planting a row of trees just isn't going to help or eliminate the problem. With that said: I'm sure your first response will be, It's a safety issue , the second response will be its a traffic flow issue. I can only state what is obvious. The development has unusable land due to the gas pipeline running through this corner of their property. I'm not sure who owns it at the present time. It also wants an attractive entrance with a nice sign so they can sell their lots faster. I can't blame them for that. There are safety issues, me or one of my family crossing carver just to get the mail. During the detour with the Wakota project I'm surprised we all survived and I really don't want to cross three lanes in the future. What we would like the city and the engineering firm to look at is leaving Henry Lane at Its present location and make it a controlled intersection. (four way stop) • 70 There is room for a right turn lane from east bound Carver, I'm not sure about west • bound. I'm sure they can make it just as attractive and still use their nice sign. This also solves the safety issue of the turn lanes. there are four driveways to the east and one to the west of the proposed Henry Lane. The visibility from these driveways are limited due to the curve under the Interstate 494 bridge and the curve in front of 2445 Carver. They are all in close proximity to the proposed turn lanes, making it more difficult and dangerous to gain entry on to Carver. The posted speed limit on Carver is 35mph. my estimate is traffic traveling at closer to 40mph. not uncommon for this road, I'm guilty of it myself. The added controlled intersection would slow traffic down a little thus making it safer. Let me state we do not like stop signs any more than the next person, but at the same time with the added traffic volume to Carver avenue. I see this as the safest alternative. With this scenario it also solves two more problems. I'm now speaking for the people not invited or unable to attend (and my family) this meeting. When the county reconstructed carver ave. approximately four years ago from the washington\ ramsey county line to McNight they had the four site to widen the shoulders of the road approximately four feet on the north side and three feet on the south side in our area. In the first twenty years we lived here very few people walked up or down the road, • never letting their children near it, way too dangerous. With the wider shoulder on the north it now gets used as a substitute for a sidewalk with people enjoying it alot. Still not safe but better than it was. If the proposed turn lanes were to be built I don't think there will be additional room for the wider shoulders, and it would go back to being just to scary to walk down. One more problem to solve With the controlled intersection at the existing intersection a crosswalk could be installed I etting people safely across Carver to access the Maplewood open space, if it ever gets' developed with trails by the parks department. May I add that this may also save taxpayers\ county\ and city money in construction and maintainence costs. Bottom line simpler is better. Once again something has to be done about this problem. If you would like to stop by after dark I think I can give you a quick demonstration of how bright a set of headlites can be even at the distance we are from the road. Thank You: Terry & Linda Baumgart 71 Attachment 27 To: Kenneth Roberts • City of Maplewood April 14, 2006 1830 County Road B East Maplewood, MN. 55109 Re: Comments: Neighborhood Survey - South Crossing Demooraphics: I am concerned that the projected amount of people living in this development is flawed. It appears this projection is largely based on the 2002 Maplewood Comprehensive Plan. The data represented in the Plan is at least 3-4 years old. Much has changed in those 3-4 years regarding senior focused developments. In short, it is difficult to believe that 299 total residences would translate to a projected population of only 564 people. Keep in mind this is being promoted as a development for "Active Seniors". Most of the "Active Senior" in the 55+ age range still are working; many have children still living at home etc. etc. It would be helpful is additional clarification and data was made available. Specifically: Define "exclusive" 55 or older. Must all residents be fifty-five or older? How would qualified residents with children be addressed? • Would there be a requirement that all units be owner occupied? • Would residents be allowed to rent out the units? • In similar developments what percentage are purchased by single persons? Economic Impact General: • Copar represents that the annual tax revenue impact of this project if fully built today is estimated at $272,000 of city revenue and $688,000 of school/county/state revenue. What we have not been told is the estimated real cost to the City of Maplewood, and thus the tax payers, to provide the recommended additional police, medical response personal (including additional squad cars, and ambulances) on a 24X7 bases. What about the cost of all the other city services needed for the development such as street maintenance etc, etc? If you factor in these the 272,000 dollars hardly appears to be a great deal for the city. In fact, it could very well place additional tax burdens on the residents of Maplewood. Economic Impact: Sewer & Water: The following is taken from the EAW (Environmental Assessment Worksheet) document presented by the city. An 8 -inch sewer stub will be constructed east of the proposed lift station to accommodate potential future development on the east side of 494. This stub will be jacked from the lift station located adjacent to Henry Lane to the east side of 494........ The stub will allow the City to expand the sanitary sewer system in the future to areas not currently served by sanitary sewer. Although there are no definite plans for development on the east side of /-494, an 8 inch sanitary sewer stub will accommodate the peak flow anticipated from potential development that may occur, as long as the development is consistent with the City's land use plan. • This easily over looked statement could very well place a substantial financial burden on the current residents of South Maplewood located on the east side of 494. This area involves portions of Carver Avenue, Sterling Street South and the entire Haller • 72 • woods development. As the vast majority of these sites utilize private well and septic systems the cost in either current or in future dollars will at some point place a substantial financial burden on these residents through costly assessments. Why has the city not taken a proactive stance to advise every potential resident who would be eventually affected by this? • With the proposed sewer stub extending under 1494, developers have started to aggressively seek and acquire property east of 1494. In the last year alone, somewhere between 10-20 acres on Sterling Street South has been acquired by developers. If we are not careful, this land rush largely driven by the proposed sewer .expansion and further fueled by the proposed amendment to the City of Maplewood's Comprehensive Plan, could leave us with nothing but wall to wall track developments. Public Safety: "The Maplewood Police Department estimates that one additional officer will be required, to adequately respond to a population increase of 550 residents. The Maplewood Fire Department estimates 550 new residents will require 1.3 medics per year" In light of this I have several concerns as these are 24X7 needs. • While both the Police & Fire departments call out for one additional officer and one plus additional medic I find nothing that guarantees the residents of South Maplewood that these positions would ever be filled. Without an up front commitment from the City, I believe we would be placing ourselves and our love ones at risk • 1 also question the validity of these figures and believe them to be low. Given that this proposed development is being presented as Senior Housing and that the residents must be fifty-five years and older I would believe even 550 Senior residents would required . more Medical intervention than say a more diverse demographic makeup found in typical developments of similar size and scope. r� South Maplewood's current Police & Medic capacity is stretched very thin in regards to response times and general coverage Any additional requirement would push these Precious resources to the breaking point. In life threatening situations a second or third emergency call to 911 for police or medical assistance in South Maplewood would find response times severely compromised as units would have to be dispatched from a distant station. These are cases were seconds can make the difference between life and death. Comprehensive Plan Amendment: The EAW States, the City of Maplewood's Comprehensive Plan or Land Use will need to be amended. This would change the land use designation within the project area from R-1 Single dwellings (4.1 units✓acre) to R -3(L) multiple dwellings —low density (4.4-6.3 units/acre). I find this extremely disturbing were talking about amending the City of Maplewood's Comprehensive Plan for the sake of one single proposed development. In addition, this has the high potential to establish a very dangerous prescient that may well effect the future development of South Maplewood as a whole. I believe the City of Maplewood has a responsibility to further explain and open for additional public comment this topic before any action is taken. The City of Maplewood has but a limited few tracks of land of this significance. The wrong moves at this time will haunt us all for generations to come. 73 Changes in Zoning: • Why the City of Maplewood would spent all the resources studying South Maplewood zoning less than two years ago and then do a complete about face. It has been my understanding that in the August -September 2003 timeframe the City of Maplewood approved an amendment to the city code that added a rural residential (R-1 R) zoning classification to portions of the proposed development as well as a significant portion of South Maplewood. Much of this was driven to preserve the uniqueness' and rural atmosphere of South Maplewood that is so very lacking in other Metropolitan communities. Environmental Concerns: I believe after reviewing the EAW coupled with the significance of this property in relation to the Mississippi River Critical Area Corridor that further study is needed before we move forward with this project. I am strongly recommending that a full EIS (Environmental Impact Study) be completed. It if also my understanding that the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy has reviewed the projects EAW (Environmental Assessment Worksheet) and that it believes the project poses serious health risks to the potential senior residents, that the project is not compliant as proposed, in areas of noise pollution. That the project could very well have a negative effect on Fish Creek and the surrounding wetlands and that as the entire project could poise numerous other environmental concerns. Parks & Recreation: I find that the once again the southern most portion of South Maplewood appears to be left out in the cold. I can find little if any commitment to provide a natural style type park, usable trail system, neighborhood gathering site, picnic areas etc. In fact, in CoPar Development's March • 17th letter to neighbors it clearly states. The City has directed that CoPar will pay a park fee based on the number and type of housing units in the project. I personally find this shameful that the City would issue such a directive without any public input prior to the decision. What we are looking for is a comprehensive plan, with a city backed commitment, to develop trails; pathways etc. that would allow us to better utilize open spaces and truly experience the Urban Rural feeling of South Maplewood... Traffic Concerns: The developer states that the proposed development is focused on the "Active 55+ Baby Boomers". I do not believe that the vast majority of 55+ baby boomers are going to be getting in there car any less. In fact I believe most will still be actively employed and engaged in the same everyday trip (auto) usage as the majority of the under 55+ demographics. Common sense would also dictate that after 65 or so, the actual number of trips would increase as these 65+ seniors finally have more available time to pursue outside activities and hobbies. After all, what's to keep them in the proposed development? There is no community center, parks or other recreational resources to keep them occupied. The traffic analysis also did not show a significant increase in traffic on Sterling Street South. Once again I find this astonishing. Sterling Street South between Carver Avenue and Bailey Road provides the quickest and most direct route for anyone living in the proposed development needing to access 494 and/or Highway 61. Both of these highways are the main arteries to access the Twin Cities and surrounding shopping areas. Yet reading the EAW would be lead to believe that this development would have little or no impact on Sterling Street. • 74 Continuing on the topic of Sterling Street South between Carver Avenue & Bailey please address • what steps are City of Maplewood and the developer prepared to take to insure that the "Weight Restrictions" on the Fish Creek Bridge are adhered too and enforced. Finally, there is considerable concern that the safety of local residents and their children will continue to be compromised if traffic levels are allowed to increase on Sterling Street South. This is not you're a typical suburban residential street. It has very limited visibility, several schools bus stops, numerous hidden driveways, and very poor sight lines due to the heavy tree cover. Enforcement continues to be a problem as the street crosses into Washington County, as well as in to the City of Newport. Respectfully Submitted: Mark Bonitz 75 Page 1 of 1 Attachment 28 Ken Roberts _ From: DAVID BRASS [ddbrass@msn.com] • Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 10:30 PM To: Ken Roberts Subject: Carver Crossing of Maplewood Dear Ken, Thanks for your letter and updated development information mailed to us. I would like to comment on a few things. First of all, I would like to see that Dorland Road S. never becomes a through road to that development. I think it would hurt our present neighborhood tremendously and we really couldn't handle the traffic. I would like to see in writing that the current dead end street would never change. My other concern is the senior housing building. I see a lot of these being built and I do not see them fully rented. There are many similar buildings within a 5 mile radius of the proposed area now. My fear is that if these units do not rent or sell, the owner will change the "classification" to general or "open" rental/sales. I would rather see more expensive homes built in the proposed area. I also fear the quality of the building and the classification as "exclusive". The proposal says it provides a mix of housing types to meet the life cycle housing needs of Maplewood residents. How do they know these needs? Do they think the residents need an "exclusive" condominium building which they design and build for them? I also have a concern about the traffic on Carver. My kids catch a bus to school on this street in the • morning. I notice a lot in the 10 minutes we stand there waiting each day. There are no sidewalks and there is barely a shoulder on this road. It is narrow and cars travel fairly fast on it. I don't think this small road could handle the increase in the traffic due to this development. There isn't room for expanding the road and Copar Companies does not discuss changing anything on Carver Avenue. I also don't think our neighborhood needs to be tied to this development with trails and sidewalks. I don't think they need to have direct access to our current neighborhood. I read that Rottlund Homes is the prime builder in this development. They are not known for their higher income, higher quality homes. I would never consider them as building "exclusive" neighborhoods. I have been through a few of their developments and have never been impressed with their quality. I would rather see a builder with a better reputation in the "quality" area. My final thought is that they are proposing to put a lot of people in a small area in South Maplewood. It is great to live down here but I don't think there's room for 299 more residences. I worry about my kids and their safety if this proposal is approved. Sincerely, Diane Brass 1355 Dorland Road S. Maplewood, MN 55119 5/1/2006 76 .l Attachment 29 Ken Roberts From: hedin@comcast.net Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 AM To: Ken Roberts Subject: neighborhood survey reply Dear Kenneth Roberts, Here are my comments regarding the Neighborhood Survey/Carver Crossing of Maplewood Senior Housing Development. 1. The proposed development does NOT need to be linked by road or trail to the existing Dorland Road/Carver Heights/Overlook Circle neighborhood. We do not need more traffic (vehicle and foot traffic) through our neighborhood for reasons of safety, noise levels and general quality of life. 2. Even if some type of limited use road for "emergency vehicle use only" is proposed, I need to ask: WHY? Let the ambulances that will need to make trips to the 299 new senior citizen residences travel in and out on Henry Lane. They don't need to run through my neighborhood, lights and sirens blazing. (A senior citizen development will increase emergency vehicle visits). 3. I would like these concerns addressed in a legal document stating that Dorland Road/Height will always remain a dead-end street. 4. Furthermore, traffic along Carver is already heavy. There are no sidewalks or paths. It is very unfriendly to pedestrians and unsafe for the children who need to cross the street to catch the school bus. Adding 299 more eresidences will create even more traffic on this already busy road, which is not safe or wise. In summary, don't mess with my neighborhood by connecting us to this PUD. Sincerely, Tim Hedin 2338 Overlook Circle Maplewood, MN 55119 • 5/1/2006 77 Page 1 of 1 Attachment 30 Ken Roberts From: Servatius [servatius@comcast.net] • Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 3:36 PM To: Ken Roberts Subject: Neighbor's opinio on Carver Crossing Dear Mr. Roberts - By now, you've probably heard from almost all 27 families that live on Dorland Road South, Overlook Circle and Heights Ave. Maybe I'm the 27th and last one to write to you. Although one of our neighbors just welcomed a set of twins into their family so they are too busy to write to you. And next to them, at the end of our street, is a brand new family to our neighborhood with 3 school age children. Two new families with children who will be negatively impacted by the development. I think its those of us with kids who are most dismayed at the prospect of the new development and what it will mean to our neighborhood. My children are only 3 and 2 -years -old and right now our street is pretty safe for them. Should our street become an emergency route to a large group of senior citizens, I wonder how anxious I will feel about them playing outside near our street. Carver Ave is already terrifying to me. If we want to take our kids for a walk in the evening and go any further than our 3 block street, we must cross or walk alongside an already busy highway -like street. It will be worse with 500+ new drivers on the road each moming/evening. And I can't imagine trying, in 2 years, to manage my 5, 4, and 3 year old on the first morning my 5 -year-old takes the bus to kindergarten .... on a little 48 -inch shoulder on Carver Ave with all the new traffic whizzing by. I'm writing to ask that as the project develops/or if it develops, could more consideration be made for our families? Can you help ensure our dead end street remain a dead end street? Could a clause be added to the zoning rules or permit rules for the new development to ensure that? That's my #1 request of you. In a "previous life" some 20 years old, I worked as a' radio news reporter and City Hall was my "beat." At almost every meeting a group of concerned citizens came to voice a negative opinion about a new change the city council was making to their business or residential neighborhood. In all my time covering the City, I never once saw the council members and city planners swayed in any way by citizens' opinions and concerns. It seemed the decision had truly already been made before public opinion was heard. Is that the way it works in the city of Maplewood too? Or will our views really make a different in whether or not the project goes forward and in the form it takes? Sincerely, Juli Servatius 1371 Dorland Road South Maplewood, MN 55119 5/1/2006 W • • Attachment 31 LAND USE PLAN CHANGE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Kurt Schneider, representing CoPar Companies, proposed a change to the city's land use plan from R-1 (single dwellings) to R -3(L) (multiple dwellings — low density). WHEREAS, this change applies to the site of the Carver Crossing development south of Carver Avenue and west of 1-494 in Section 24, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota. WHEREAS, the history of this change is as follows: 1. On May 15, 2006, the. planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a hearing notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave persons at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning commission recommended that the city council the proposed change. 2. June 12, 2006, the city council discussed the proposed land .use plan change. They considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above-described change for the following reasons: The city is making this change because it will: a. Provide for orderly development. b. Protect and strengthen neighborhoods. c. Minimize the land planned for streets. d. Minimize conflicts between land uses. e. Provide a wide variety of housing types. f. Help to implement the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan including the following: 1. The city will not approve new development without providing for adequate facilities and services, such as street, utilities, drainage, parks and open space. 2. Whenever possible, changes in types of land use should occur so that similar uses front on the same street or at borders of areas separated by major man- made or natural barriers. 3. The city coordinates land use changes with the character of each neighborhood. 4. Avoid disruption of adjacent or nearby residential areas. 5. Transitions between distinctly differing types of land uses should not create a negative economic, social or physical impact on adjoining developments. 6. Include a variety of housing types for all residents ... including apartments, town houses, manufactured homes, single-family housing, public -assisted housing, low- and moderate -income housing, and rental and owner -occupied housing. 79 7. Protect neighborhoods from encroachment or intrusion of incompatible land uses • by adequate buffering and separation. 8. Promote a variety of housing types, costs and ownership options throughout the city. These are to meet the life -cycle needs of all income levels, those with special needs and nontraditional households. 9. The city will continue to provide dispersed locations for a diversity of housing styles, types and price ranges through its land use plan. 10. Safe and adequate access will be provided for all properties. 11. Transitions between distinctly differing types of land uses should not create a negative economic, social or physical impact on adjoining developments. gd Be consistent with the city's policies for low-density multiple -family residential use. This includes: 1. It is near a minor arterial street (McKnight Road) and is on a collector street (Carver Avenue). 2. Minimizing any adverse effects on surrounding properties because there would be minimal traffic from this development on existing residential streets • The Maplewood City Council adopted this resolution on 12006. • .E Attachment 32 RESOLUTION: ZONING MAP CHANGE WHEREAS, Kurt Schneider, representing CoPar Companies, proposed a change to the zoning map from F (farm residence) and R -1(R) to R-3 (multiple dwellings). WHEREAS, this change applies to the properties south of Carver Avenue and west of 1-494 (for the proposed Carver Crossing of Maplewood). WHEREAS, the legal description of these properties are: Commitment No. 242035 TVOC:4W3 The West One-half (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Twenty-eight (28), Range Twenty-two (22), lying Westerly of the ' Westerly right-of-way line of State Trunk Highway 494, Ramsey County, Minnesota; Except the North 150 feet of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Twenty-eight (28), Range Twenty- two (22) lying Westerly of the Westerly right-of-way line of State Trunk Highway 494; And also except that part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4 SW 1/4), Section 24, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, Ramsey County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the intersection point of the North line of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4); Section 24 and the Westerly Right -of -Way line of T.H. #393; thence Southwesterly along the Westerly Right - of -Way line of T.H. #393, a distance of 223.75 feet to the actual point of beginning of the tract to be herein described; thence continuing Southwesterly along said Westerly Right -of -Way line of T.H. #393 a distance of 200 feet, to an angle point in said Right -of -Way line of said T.H. #393, a distance of 195.51 feet, to another angle point in the said Right -of -Way line; thence Northeasterly, along a line drawn parallel to and 168 feet Northwesterly of the said Westerly Right -of -Way line, as measured at right angles, a distance of 246.49 feet, more or less, to its intersection with a line drawn parallel to the North line of said SW 1/4, Section 24 and Westerly from the actual point of beginning; thence East along said parallel line, a distance of 176.32 feet, more or less, to the actual point of beginning. And the West 974.9 feet of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty four (24), Township Twenty -Eight (28), Range Twenty-two (22), except the North Five Hundred feet (500 ft.) thereof, all lying Westerly of the Westerly Right -of -Way line of State Trunk Highway 494, Ramsey County, Minnesota. And the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Twenty-eight (28), Range Twenty-two (22), Ramsey County, Minnesota; except that part taken by County of Ramsey in Final Certificates filed as Document No.'s 2254933 and 2256730. Rt PARCEL B: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 24, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey 10 County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the intersection point of the North line of the Southwest 1/4, Section 24 and the Westerly Right -of -Way line of Trunk Highway #393; thence Southwesterly along the Westerly Right - of -Way line of Trunk Highway #393, a distance of 223.75 feet to the actual point of beginning of the tract to be herein described; thence continuing Southwesterly along said Westerly Right -of -Way line of Trunk Highway #393, a distance of 200 feet, to an angle point in said Right -of -Way line; thence deflecting Southwesterly 59 degrees 14 minutes to the right, continuing along the Right -of -Way line of said Trunk Highway #393, a distance of 195.51 feet, to another angle point in the said Right -of - Way line; thence Northeasterly, along a line drawn parallel to and 168 feet Northwesterly of the said Westerly Right -of -Way line, as measured at right angles, a distance of 246.49 feet, more or less, to its intersection with a line drawn parallel to the North line of said Southwest 1/4, Section 24 and Westerly from the actual point of beginning; thence East along said parallel line, a distance of 176.32 feet, more or less, to the actual point of beginning. PARCEL C: The Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Twenty-eight (28), Range Twenty-two (22), Ramsey County, Minnesota. Commitment No. 240565 PARCEL D: The Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota, together with an easement over that part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 24 and the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 24; being 33.00 feet either side of the following described centerline: Commencing at the Northeast comer of said Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24; thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 49 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the North line thereof a distance of 33.00 feet to the point of beginning of said centerline; thence Northeasterly on a non-tangential curve concave to the Southeast having a chord bearing of North 33 degrees 43 minutes 49 seconds East with a radius of 120.00 feet, central angle of 67 degrees, 28 minutes 00 seconds, a distance of 141.37 feet; thence North 67 degrees, 28 minutes 49 seconds East; tangent to last described curve a distance of 217.69 feet, more or less, to the Right of Way of Inter -State Highway No. 494 and there terminating. Commitment No. 249737 PARCEL E: That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of NW 1/4) of Section 24, Township 28 Range 22, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (N. line SE '/ of NW 1/4) of Section Twenty four (24), Township Twenty eight (28), Range Twenty two (22), a distance of 325.3 feet West of the Northeast corner thereof thence West along said North line a distance of 975.93 feet to the Northwest comer of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter m of said Section 24 (NW corner SE 1/4 of NW 1/4); thence Southerly, along the West line of said Quarter -Quarter section line, a distance of Five Hundred (500) feet; thence East, and parallel with the North line, a distance of 974.93 feet; thence Northerly Five Hundred (500) feet to the point of beginning; except the East 150 feet of the North 290.4 feet and except the West 110 feet of the North 396 feet, Ramsey County, Minnesota. 2410 Carver Avenue Maplewood, Minnesota Abstract Property, Ramsey County Commitment No. 242032 PARCEL F: The Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 28, Range 22, according to the government survey thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota 1501 Henry Lane S Maplewood, Minnesota 55119 Abstract Property, Ramsey County All in Section 24, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota. (The property to be known as Carver Crossing of Maplewood) WHEREAS, the history of this change is as follows: • 1. On May 15, 2006, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a hearing notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave persons at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning commission recommended that the city council approve the zoning map change. 2. On June 12, 2006, the city council discussed the proposed zoning map change. They considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above-described change in the zoning map for the following reasons: 1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded. 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable, and the public welfare. 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. M. 5. The owner plans to develop this property with a mix of town houses and condominiums. The Maplewood City Council adopted this resolution on June , 2006. L` 0 HI Attachment 33 . CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Mr. Kurt Schneider, representing CoPar Companies, applied for a conditional use permit (CUP) for the Carver Crossing of Maplewood residential planned unit development (PUD). WHEREAS, this permit applies to the area south of Carver Avenue and west of 1-494. WHEREAS, the legal descriptions of the properties are: Commitment No. 242035 PARCEL A: The West One-half (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Twenty-eight (28), Range Twenty-two (22), lying Westerly of the Westerly right-of-way line of State Trunk Highway 494, Ramsey County, Minnesota; Except the North 150 feet of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Twenty-eight (28), Range Twenty- two (22) lying Westerly of the Westerly right-of-way line of State Trunk Highway 494; And also except that part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4 SW 1/4), Section 24, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, Ramsey County, Minnesota, described as follows: • Commencing at the intersection point of the North line of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4); Section 24 and the Westerly Right -of -Way line of T.H. #393; thence Southwesterly along the Westerly Right - of -Way line of T.H. #393, a distance of 223.75 feet to the actual point of beginning of the tract to be herein described; thence continuing Southwesterly along said Westerly Right -of -Way line of T.H. #393 a distance of 200 feet, to an angle point in said Right -of -Way line of said T.H. #393, a distance of 195.51 feet, to another angle point in the said Right -of -Way line; thence Northeasterly, along a line drawn parallel to and 168 feet Northwesterly of the said Westerly Right -of -Way line, as measured at right angles, a distance of 246.49 feet, more or less, to its intersection with a line drawn parallel to the North line of said SW 1/4, Section 24 and Westerly from the actual point of beginning; thence East along said parallel line, a distance of 176.32 feet, more or less, to the actual point of beginning. And the West 974.9 feet of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty four (24), Township Twenty -Eight (28), Range Twenty-two (22), except the North Five Hundred feet (500 ft.) thereof, all lying Westerly of the Westerly Right -of -Way line of State Trunk Highway 494, Ramsey County, Minnesota. And the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Twenty-eight (28), Range Twenty-two (22), Ramsey County, Minnesota; except that part taken by County of Ramsey in Final Certificates filed as Document No.'s 2254933 and 2256730. PARCEL B: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 24, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota, described as follows: 0 Commencing at the intersection point of the North line of the Southwest 1/4, Section 24 and the Westerly Right -of -Way line of Trunk Highway #393; thence Southwesterly along the Westerly Right - of -Way line of Trunk Highway #393, a distance of 223.75 feet to the actual point of beginning of the tract to be herein described; thence continuing Southwesterly along said Westerly Right -of -Way line of Trunk Highway #393, a distance of 200 feet, to an angle point in said Right -of -Way line; thence deflecting Southwesterly 59 degrees 14 minutes to the right, continuing along the Right -of -Way line of said Trunk Highway #393, a distance of 195.51 feet, to another angle point in the said Right -of - Way line; thence Northeasterly, along a line drawn parallel to and 168 feet Northwesterly of the said Westerly Right -of -Way line, as measured at right angles, a distance of 246.49 feet, more or less, to its intersection with a line drawn parallel to the North line of said Southwest 1/4, Section 24 and Westerly from the actual point of beginning; thence East along said parallel line, a distance of 176.32 feet, more or less, to the actual point of beginning. PARCEL C: The Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Twenty-eight (28), Range Twenty-two (22), Ramsey County, Minnesota. Commitment No. 240565 PARCEL D: The Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota, together with an easement over that part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 24 and the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 24; being 33.00 feet either side of the following described centerline: Commencing at the Northeast comer of said Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the • Southwest 1/4 of Section 24; thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 49 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the North line thereof a distance of 33.00 feet to the point of beginning of said centerline; thence Northeasterly on a non-tangential curve concave to the Southeast having a chord bearing of North 33 degrees 43 minutes 49 seconds East with a radius of 120.00 feet, central angle of 67 degrees, 28 minutes 00 seconds, a distance of 141.37 feet; thence North 67 degrees, 28 minutes 49 seconds East; tangent to last described curve a distance of 217.69 feet, more or less, to the Right of Way of Inter -State Highway No. 494 and there terminating. Commitment No. 249737 PARCEL E: That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of NW 1/4) of Section 24, Township 28 Range 22, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (N. line SE '/ of NW 1/4) of Section Twenty four (24), Township Twenty eight (28), Range Twenty two (22), a distance of 325.3 feet West of the Northeast corner thereof thence West along said North line a distance of 975.93 feet to the Northwest comer of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 24 (NW corner SE 1/4 of NW 1/4); thence Southerly, along the West line of said. Quarter -Quarter section line, a distance of Five Hundred (500) feet; thence East, and parallel with the North line, a distance of 974.93 feet; thence Northerly Five Hundred (500) feet to the point of beginning; except the East 150 feet of the North 290.4 feet and except the West 110 feet of the North 396 feet, Ramsey County, Minnesota. �1 2410 Carver Avenue • Maplewood, Minnesota Abstract Property, Ramsey County • Commitment No. 242032 PARCEL F: The Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 28, Range 22, according to the government survey thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota 1501 Henry Lane S Maplewood, Minnesota 55119 Abstract Property, Ramsey County All in Section 24, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota. (The property to be known as Carver Crossing of Maplewood) WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1. On May 15, 2006, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave persons at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The commission also considered reports and recommendations of the city staff. The - planning commission recommended that the city council approve the conditional use permit. 2. On June 12, 2006, the city council discussed the proposed conditional use permit. They considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above-described conditional use permit, because: 1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in conformity with the city's comprehensive plan and code of ordinances. 2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding area. 3. The use would not depreciate property values. 4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or cause a nuisance to any person or property, because of excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances. 5. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and would not create traffic congestion or unsafe access on existing or proposed streets. 6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewer systems, schools and parks. m 7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services. 8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's natural and scenic features into the development design. 9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. All construction shall follow the plans date-stamped April 3, 2006 except where the city requires changes. These plans include not having a street connection from the new development to Heights Avenue and only having a emergency vehicle and trail access from the new development to Heights Avenue. The changes to the plans shall include: a. Revising the grading and site plans to show: (1) Revised storm water pond locations and designs as suggested or required by the watershed district or city engineer. The ponds shall meet the city's standards and the engineering department requirements. (2) The developer minimizing the loss or removal of the vegetation and large trees (3) All the changes required by the city engineer and by the watershed district. (4) A tot lot within the development. • The city council may approve major changes to the plans. The director of community development may approve minor changes. 2. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of council approval or the permit shall end. The council may extend this deadline for one year. 3. Have the city engineer approve final construction and engineering plans. These plans shall meet all the conditions and changes noted in Erin Laberee's memo dated May 5, 2006, and the plans shall include: a. The grading, utility, drainage, erosion control, streets, driveway, trails, tree preservation/replacement, and parking plans. The cul-de-sac bulb shall have the minimum radius necessary to ensure that emergency vehicles can tum around. b. The following changes for the storm sewer plans: (1) The developer shall enclose the new ponds with a four -foot -high, black, vinyl - coated chain-link fence. The contractor also shall install a gate in the fences as may be required by the city engineer. (2) Provide for staff approval a detailed storm water management plan. c. The following for the streets and driveways: • (1) Curb and gutter along the street, if the city engineer decides that it is necessary. (2) Clearly labeled public streets and private driveways on the plans. (3) Clearly labeled proof of parking spaces that would have a "green surface" or another environmentally friendly design (rather than a bituminous surface). 4. The design of the ponds shall meet Maplewood's ordinance standards and shall be subject to the approval of the city engineer. The developer shall be responsible for getting any needed off-site pond and drainage easements, if applicable. 5. The developer or contractor shall: . a. Complete all grading for the site drainage and the ponds, complete all public improvements and meet all city requirements. b. Place temporary orange safety fencing and signs at the grading limits. c. Remove any debris, junk, fencing or fill from the site. 6. The approved setbacks for the principal structures in the Carver Crossing of Maplewood PUD shall be: a. Front -yard setback (from a public street or a private driveway): minimum - 20 feet, maximum - 35 feet . b. Front -yard setback (public side street): minimum - 20 feet, maximum - none c. Rear -yard setback: 20 feet from any adjacent residential property line d. Side -yard setback (town houses): minimum - 20 feet minimum between buildings. 7. The developer or builder will pay the city Park Access Charges (PAC fees) for each housing unit at the time of the building permit for each housing unit. 8. The city restricts the residents in this development to those people that are aged 55 or older. This means that at least one of the owners of each unit must be at least 55 years old. 9. The city council shall review this permit in one year. The Maplewood City Council approved this resolution on June , 2006 0 Attachment 34 VACATION RESOLUTION 0 WHEREAS, CoPar Companies applied to the city for the vacation of the following -described parts of a public right-of-way: LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF HENRY LANE That part of Henry Lane turned back to the City of Maplewood per Document Number 1843272 and according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation Right -of Way Plat No. 62-19, Document Number 352354 and Minnesota Department of Transportation Right -of Way Plat No. 62-20, Document Number 3548682, and that part of Legislative Trunk Highway 393, currently known as Trunk Highway 494 as described in Final Certificate, Document Number 1565350, all filed in the office of County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota which lies westerly of the following described line: Commencing at the northeast comer of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 28, Range 22; thence South 89 degrees 01 minutes 24 seconds West 607.01 feet on an assumed bearing along the north line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence South 00 degrees 52 minutes 01 seconds East 238.73 feet; thence easterly 169.04 feet along a tangential curve concave to the northeast having a radius of 184.00 feet and a central angle of 52 degrees 38 minutes 12 seconds; thence South 53 degrees 30 minutes 13 seconds East 42.60 feet to the point of beginning of said line; thence southeasterly, southerly and southwesterly 152.16 feet along a tangential curve concave to the southwest having a radius of 120.00 feet and a central angle of 72 degrees 38 minutes 56 seconds; thence southwesterly 283.33 feet along a reverse curve concave to • the southeast having a radius of 7,800.93 feet and a central angle of 02 degrees 04 minutes 51 seconds; thence South 17 degrees 03 minutes 52 seconds West 520.45 feet to a point hereinafter referred to as Point A and said line there terminating; Together with that part of said Henry Lane lying westerly, northwesterly and southeasterly of the following 60.00 foot strip. Said strip lies 30.00 feet on each side of the following described centerline: Commencing at the hereinbefore described Point A; thence continuing South 17 degrees 03 minutes 52 seconds West 157.55 feet; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 36 seconds East 31.51 feet to the point of beginning of said centerline; thence South 17 degrees 03 minutes 52 seconds West 194.51 feet; thence southerly and southwesterly 218.59 feet along a tangential curve concave to the northwest having a radius of 200.00 feet and a central angle of 62 degrees 37 minutes 19 seconds; thence, South 79 degrees 41 minutes 11 seconds West 236.08 feet and said centerline there terminating. (in Section 24, Township 28, Range 22) WHEREAS, the history of this vacation is as follows: 1. On May 15, 2006, the planning commission held a public hearing about this proposed vacation. The city staff published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent a notice to the abutting property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning commission also considered reports • 90 and recommendations of the city staff. The planning commission recommended that the city council approve the proposed vacation. 2. On June 12, 2006, the city council reviewed this proposal. The city council also considered reports and recommendations of the city staff and planning commission. WHEREAS, after the city approves this vacation, public interest in the property will go to the following abutting properties: 2410 Carver Avenue Maplewood, Minnesota PIN: 24-28-22-24-0010 2. 1481 Henry Lane Maplewood, Minnesota PIN: 24-28-22-31-0017 3. 1461 Henry Lane Maplewood, Minnesota PIN 24-28-22-31-0002 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above-described right-of- way vacation for the following reasons: 1. It is in the public interest. 2. The city and the developer do not need or use the existing easements or right-of-ways for ® their original purposes. 3. The existing easements and right-of-ways conflict with the proposed street and lot layout. 4. The developer will be dedicating new easements and right-of-ways with the final plat. This vacation is subject to the property owner or developer granting to the city new drainage and utility easements and right-of-ways over parts of the property, subject to the approval of the city engineer. The Maplewood City Council adopted this resolution on June , 2006. 91 MEMORANDUM TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Bruce Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: May 11, 2006 for the May 15 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting SUBJECT: City Council/Commission Tour and Consult Enclosed is a letter prepared by chairperson Peter Fischer requesting the city council schedule a joint meeting with the commission. The city council has scheduled a joint meeting with the commission for Monday, June 19, which would be our regularly scheduled meeting date. Staff encourages the commission to identify an agenda identifying issues for council direction and also thoughts and comments you might have regarding potential tour sites. Following is list of items that staff has developed that the commission may desire to have clarification on from the council: 1. Future funding sources for parks and recreation department including park referendum, P.A.C. fee increase, a permanent levy, and/or city tax dollar subsidy. 2. General discussion regarding the role of parks and recreation relating to city services and/or quality of life. ® 3. Possible sale and/or transfer of parklands as a future funding source. 4. Role of Maplewood Nature Center within the city services compared to other city services. 5. Use of fees for recreation programs, especially the philosophical concept of at some point in time we will price ourselves out of the market and only serve those that can afford to pay. 6. Goals and expectations regarding the financial stability of the Maplewood Community Center. 7. It was clear during the Gladstone review process that residents place parks, trails and open space as their number one priority. How does the council interpret what we perceive as the clear direction from residents that parks play an integral role in their quality of life as it relates to funding and future policy decisions? There are a number of directions that you could take regarding the park tour including: a. Open space sites b. Major trail corridors c. Current projects d. Areas that you would have the council provide future funding for • kph\city council joint meeting.mem.comm Enclosure 1 April 1; 2006 Mayor Diana Longrie 1771 Burr Street Maplewood, MN 55117 Dear Mayor Longrie: This..is a short note to follow up on the Parks and Recreation Commission's annual report that was submitted for city council review on Monday, March 27. 1 apologize' that I was not abletopresent the report in person. Unfortunately, I was previously committed to serving with my son's Boy Scout.Troop. One of,the priorities for the commission is to schedule a meeting with the city council to discuss common priorities, goals and objectives for 2006 and beyond. On behalf of the Parks and Recreation Commission, I would like to offer a number of dates for city council consideration. Our first choice is . Monday, May 15 at 6 p.m. Our thought is a brieftour of two or three of our most recent projects, probably Sterling Oaks,.:Applewood and/or Legacy Village sculpture park. The tour would include a box lunch and would be completed by 0. p.m. to be followed by a 1-1 '/ hour discussion on .council and commission goals and objectives. A second option would be the 19th of June and/or meet any Saturday morning of the council's choice in May. Our desire is the sooner the better. On behalf of the commission, I look forward to hearing from you and your fellow council members regarding an acceptable time and date. Once a date is achieved, we will develop a firm agenda to make maximum use of your precious time. Should you have any questions, please contact me directly at home. 651-770-4984 or at work 612- 332-2292 ext. 354. Sincerely, Peter'M. Fischer, Chairperson Maplewood Parks and Recreation Commission kphVonghe.Itr06.comm PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 651-249-2101 FAx: 651-249-2129 CITY OF MA'PLEWOOD 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109 • • Memorandum To: City Council From: Greg Copeland, Interim City Manager Re: 2007 Budget — Planning Target for 2007 Property Tax Levy for the Operating Budget Date: May 8, 2007 Management would like the City Council to establish a Planning Target for the Property Tax Levy for.the 2007 Operating Budget. The 2006 Operating Budget is $28.7 million and the property tax provides $10,694,480 or 37.2 per cent funding for operations. The Operating Budget's other sources of funding are Special Assessments, Licenses and Fees, Intergovernmental Revenue, Charges for Services, Fines and Penalties and Miscellaneous. In my May 2, 2006 budget memo to department heads I stated that budget requests from the departments should be within the existing property tax levy. Concerns were raised about this planning target being used without specific direction being given by the City Council. Given that the Legislature is still discussing their Tax Bill, and the Supreme do Court has not decided the fee vs. a tax lawsuit, on which $317 million in potential property tax relief may or may not be available to cities and other jurisdictions in 2007 Budgets; I did not ask City Council to take an official position on setting a planning target for property taxes. In order that departments continue to proceed with the development of their 2007 budget requests the City Council should consider selecting one of the options below to set a budget planning target: A. Use the current, 2006, rate of property tax levy for the planning target on the 2007 Operations Budget. B. Use the Federal Reserve Bank inflation estimate: the Consumer Price Index, CPI, which is up 3.7 per cent. C. Set a planning target that increases property taxes at some other level 5,6,7,8, 9 or 10 per cent on the basis of accepting current departmental operations spending (no reductions/no changes), plus inflation, plus increased spending for a higher level of new or expanded public services. is MEMORANDUM • TO: Parks and Recreation Commission Greg Copeland, Interim City Manager FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: May 11, 2006 for the May 15 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting SUBJECT: Monthly Update—April 2006 The following items are provided to the Interim City Manager and Parks and Recreation Commission to provide an overview of our day-to-day operations. The items are informational and not intended for formal City Council or Parks and Recreation Commission action. MRPA Award of Excellence I am pleased to inform you that the City of Maplewood was awarded an MRPA Award of Excellence in 2006 for the Applewood Park shelter building. Enclosed is a letter from representatives of MRPA that outlines the other award recipients on a statewide basis. There were three state awards given in the area of parks and facilities. I understand that there were numerous applications. It is my understanding that the city council will be presented with the award by a member of the MRPA board sometime in June. We are extremely pleased to receive this award and I will be sharing the date and/or future information to the commission as it becomes available. • 2. Gladstone Update On Tuesday, April 18, chairperson Peter Fischer presented the parks and recreation commission position on the Gladstone redevelopment plan to the city council at the Maplewood Community Center. In addition to the presentation by the commission, there were seven other commissions that presented their reports. I have included an article from the Maplewood Review that outlines the findings from the various commissions. For the most part, it was the unanimous position of the commissions to recommend to the city council to proceed with the original plan as prepared by the consultant HGKI. The city council has scheduled a special meeting to address this issue on Monday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the council chambers at city hall. 3. Maplecrest Park The city council has approved the reconstruction of a number of neighborhood streets surrounding Maplecrest Park off of Arcade Street and north of Roselawn Avenue. Staff has approved Maplecrest Park as a staging area for equipment, materials, etc. The park will be restored once the project is completed. As part of the reconstruction, we will be tree spading eight Marshall seedless ash into the park that are currently along the southern border of Maplecrest Park. 4. City of Hugo The municipalities continually look for ways to collaborate and cooperate to ensure that service levels are kept to a minimum and information is shared for the benefit of city taxpayers. Staff has had a number of meetings with Hugo city administrator Mike Ericson to discuss the community center gym operations at Edgerton and Carver. I conducted a tour at Edgerton and Carver gyms on April 25 where we not only viewed the facilities, but reviewed our joint powers agreements and management • operations. The city of Hugo is in the process of constructing a similar facility as part of the new elementary school being constructed in Hugo as part of the White Bear Lake school district. 5. City Council Action The city council has approved the joint powers agreements with the cities of Oakdale and Mahtomedi and White Bear Lake Township for management of their municipal beaches. The Maplewood Community Center staff has provided this service on a contractual basis for the past six years. The agreement not only benefits the three local municipalities, but also provides additional revenues to the community center. One of the major benefits that we receive is that we are able to provide greater work opportunities for our aquatic staff (numbering 75 to 85) with both indoor and outdoor options during the summer months. 6. City Council Workshop Staff attended a workshop with the city council on Friday, April 28. The city council did not finalize and/or complete their 2007 vision and goals. As a consequence, we are meeting with the moderator on Friday, May 12 individually to share our opinions regarding the development of a citywide communication plan between city staff and city council members. It is my understanding that the moderator will then prepare a plan based on the individual meetings that are held on May 12. 7. RecWare Safari Software The parks and recreation department purchased RecWare Safari software approximately one year • ago to do online registration. We currently have approximately 400 individuals registered and ready to do online registration, but unfortunately there are software "glitches" that have made in impossible to implement this program. One of the major difficulties is the fact that we currently charge nonresident fees for some recreation programs. Without going into a lengthy explanation, suffice it to say that the software is only able to read the exact street address that was in the computer. An example of the difficulty is that if someone put in 2021 Eldridge St. and we had it in the computer as Eldridge Street, it would not recognize the difference street address. As a consequence of reviewing the revenues generated by nonresident fees (which were under $5,000), staff made the internal management decision to eliminate nonresident fees for recreation programs. We will be increasing all recreation programs a small amount to make up for this shortfall in revenue. With this new policy in place it is hoped that online registration will be in place by August 1 of this year. 8. Soccer Grant Staff has received the formal agreement from Ramsey County for the soccer experimental turf program. The final grant is for $58,000. Staff will be placing this item on the May 22 city council agenda for consideration. I am in the process of finalizing design criteria that we will be sending out to artificial turf providers for their "solution" to the heavy use areas. 9. Dog Stations The ten dog stations have arrived for doggie pickup mitts. It is my hope to install them in the coming month. 2 10. Maplewood Heights Park The construction of the tot lot at Maplewood Heights Park has started and I envision that it will be completed by June 1. This will be a very exciting play system as we are installing a space net that will be 24 feet high and will be an attraction on a fairly large level. 11 Walter Street Trail Plans Staff has finalized the plans for the Walter Street trail corridor along with a preliminary cost estimate of the Capital Improvement Plan of $85,000. Staff has $100,000 budgeted for the project. It is our intent to commence construction by June 1, 2006. 12. Emails I have included two what I would call disturbing emails regarding Flicek and Sunset Ridge Parks. I receive from 15-30 emails daily not only from residents, but from city staff as well. I normally do not pass this type of email on to you, but I thought these incidents were of such unique and disturbing levels that they may be of interest. Staff has met with the police department on both cases and we are setting up meetings with the senders of the emails to determine a final resolution. 13. MCC Charter School The Maplewood Community Center has received a proposal for a new charter school to rent space at the community center. The idea is in its infantile stage. We are extremely interested in this proposal as it would generate additional revenue for the community center during daytime hours which are traditionally harder to book. 14. MCC Request for Proposal The city council formally approved the request for proposal (see enclosed) for catering services at the community center. We will be accepting proposals up until June 17th at 2 p.m. The R.F.P. speaks for itself but we are hoping to add two catering firms as well as a liquor license provider. Kph\0406mu.comm Enclosures • 3 • • • May 1, 2006 City of Maplewood Attn: Bruce Anderson 1830 County Road B East Maplewood, MN 55109 Dear Bruce, The 2006 Awards Committee for the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Associations is pleased to inform you that your organization has been selected to receive an Award of Excellence in 2006 for the 2005 project; "Applewood Park Shelter Building." The complete list of 2006 MRPA Award of Excellence recipients and projects is: Administrative or Management Strategies Roseville Parks and Recreation — Roseville Skating Oval Task Force Park and Facility City of Eden Prairie — Staring Lake Archery Range City of Maplewood — Applewood Park Shelter Building City of Windom — Windom Recreation Area Programming and Events Apple Valley Parks and Recreation — Be a Good Sport Day Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board — 1st Annual Youth Football Kickoff Classic Sponsorships and Partnerships City of Brooklyn Park - River Park City of Cottage Grove — Parkside Youth -At -Risk Summer Collaborative Program Farmington Parks and Recreation — Show you Care, Buy a Chair St. Paul Parks & Recreation — City Passport St. Paul Parks & Recreation - West Side Circulator Three Rivers Park District — Trails ... At Your Pace Volunteers Washington County - Comcast Cares Day in Lake Elmo Park Reserve During the month of June, a member of the MRPA Awards Committee will be contacting you to arrange a presentation of your award. This committee member will arrange a date during the summer months to present your Awards of Excellence at a City Council, Board or Commission meeting, or an event of your choice. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of us. Again, congratulations on your selection as an Award of Excellence winner! Sincerely, Chris Esser Co -Chair, MRPA Awards Committee chris.esser@southstpaul.org (651) 306-3692 Randy Distad Co -Chair MRPA Awards Committee rdistad@ci.farmington.mn.us (651) 463-1851 _.° ani •`� W� v •' c% -0,g 0 O ,i-� O w "' �,zl cd a) °)1 O w 00 °� yam,,". m . w W `� � ,.. Cd Ln 44 cd rA 49 0 a*- o 41 43 41, " _FI •�-�y W '? 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TOTAL MC13ILIA'fi�h7 _ Is $4,000.00 1 $4,000 $TAF�ING�(O# Is $1,500.00 1 $1,500 Silt fence If $2.00 160 $320 Gravel entrance pad Is $1,000.00 1 $1,000 Clear and Grub Is $500.00 1 $500 TOTAL $1,820 FAART�II Rough grading be u $2.25 48 _ $108 Fine grading sy $0.75 100 $75 TOTAL $183 ITEURNISMINGS=-._, Boardwalk sf w $40.00 _ 955 $38,200 TOTAL $38,200 BETH 1NOUS 1r1tORt{ - P Bituminous path incl. base If $15.00 108 = $1,620 TOTAL $1,620 P►l�'NGS ., v _ :: ���A x Wetland Seed Mix s $2.50 10 $25 Mesic Seed Mix s $2.50 100 $250 Overstory trees ea $400.00 8 $3,200 TOTAL $3,475 Subtotal $50,798 10% Contingency $5,080 TOTAL $55,878 Page 1 of 1 PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE WALTER STREET TRAIL CONNECTION - LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA Prepared by: Sanders Wacker Ber I , Inc. Date: 05/04/06 ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE QTY. TOTAL MpBIL1TIN _. STiGAIb ifAU Is Is $4,000.00 1 $1,500.00 1 $4,000 $1,500 Silt fence If $2.00 140 $280 Clear and Grub Is $1,000.00 1 $1,000 TOTAL $1,280 Rough grading be $3.00 210 $630 Fine grading sy $0.75 425 $319 TOTAL $949 -S 'IF �S . o; Boardwalk -_ sf T���.`� .1 .. _..r..�,� $40.00 1515 $60,600 TOTAL $60,600 Bituminous path incl. base if $15.00 480 $7,200 TOTAL $7,200 Wetland Seed Mix s $2.50 10 $25 Mesic Seed Mix s $2.50 425 $1,063 Overstory trees ea $400.00 3 $1,200 TOTAL $2,288 Subtotal $77,816 10% Contingency $7,782 TOTAL $85,598 Page 1 of 1 C, • • Agenda Item H7 0 MEMORANDUM TO: Greg Copeland, Interim City Manager FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: April 27, 2006 for the May 8, 2006 City Council Meeting SUBJECT: Maplewood Community Center Request for Proposal for Food Catering Services INTRODUCTION The Maplewood Community Center has contracted with Suzanne's Cuisine for exclusive catering services for the past seven years. We have been extremely pleased with Suzanne's Cuisine catering and our clientele has provided consistent high marks for the food quality, service and pricing format. Suzanne's Cuisine, in addition to being the exclusive food caterer, is also the current liquor license holder for the Maplewood Community Center. Staff has prepared an updated request for proposal to contract with up to three caterers effective January 1, 2007. BACKGROUND • The Maplewood Community Center opened to the public in October 1994. The M.C.C. boasts a state- of-the-art banquet facility that can accommodate up to 350 people. Annually we host over 150 large group events including 25 to 40 weddings. To my knowledge, the city of Maplewood was the first public community center to enter into an exclusive catering agreement for food and beverage that provided the city with a percentage of revenue from gross sales. We currently receive 10% on all food and 25% on all beverages. The city generates $18,000 to $33,000 annually in M.C.C. revenue based on this exclusive catering agreement. As indicated, staff is very pleased with Suzanne's Cuisine and will be encouraging them to submit a proposal for council consideration in 2007. Having said that, first we believe that it is always good public policy to review and update contracts on a regular basis. Secondly, it is our intent to modify the catering proposal to include additional caterers. The request for proposal seeks a maximum of three exclusive full-service providers to provide catering service for the Maplewood Community Center. It is our intent to have two food caterers with the potential for a third to establish a "niche" market. We believe there is growth potential with a "niche" market focusing on ethnic food such as Asian, Italian, etc., as a specialty. The third caterer that we are looking to secure is for lunch or small group businesses that would be economical for groups of 30 to 60 people. Options might be pizzas, subs and/or Asian food. It is our intent to complete the R.F.P. process, which includes a number of steps ranging from submittal of proposals to food sampling to recommendation and onsite visits. Our timeframe calls for the city council to make the ultimate decision on August 14, 2006. In addition to the complete review process, we will be hosting a question and answer session on June 1 at 2 p.m. in the Maplewood Community Center, including a tour as well as walking through the proposed request for proposal. We are currently working with the city attorney to develop a second R.F.P. for liquor provision. It is our hope to have one liquor provider, which may or may not be one of the selected food catering businesses. It is our intent to bring this before the council for consideration at the first meeting in June. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the city council adopt the attached request for proposal for food catering services for the Maplewood Community Center effective January 1, 2007. kh\food catering rip mem.mcc Attachment 2 • 0 0 City of Maplewood Maplewood Community Center FOOD CATERER REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL May 2006 Maplewood Community Center Food Caterer Request For Proposal May 2006 Purpose of Proposal is The City of Maplewood is seeking proposals to enter into an agreement with a maximum of three (3) exclusive food service providers to provide catered food service in the Maplewood Community Center (MCC). The intent is to select a maximum of three (3) food service providers (Caterers) to supply food and/or non-alcoholic beverages for banquets, special events, meetings and other functions conducted at the MCC. Our intent is to locate two (2) full service caterers; one of which may service a special niche market. The niche market might include ethnic foods or some unique concept that we may not have considered yet to fulfill our markets needs. In addition, we are looking for a third caterer to meet the less expensive luncheon business, such as a pizza or sub/sandwich type operation. The intent is to have up to three (3) Caterers available for food service by January 1, 2007. Renters will be able to choose any one of the three (3) Caterers selected to handle food service needs for their event. The MCC Events and Operations Supervisor and Manager reserve the right to offer alternative food options at their discretion if the group is 50 people or less or another reason is determined. Before December 31, 2006, events still in search of food service will be required to use our current exclusive MCC Caterers. After January 1, 2007 the selected Caterers will be the only food service providers available to renters, unless exempted by the City Council. Customers and rental groups may also order food through the MCC concession stand. The exclusive Caterers may or may not be responsible for nor allowed to provide alcoholic beverage for the MCC. For the exclusive privilege of being one of the three Caterers, the Caterers will be required to pay the MCC a percentage of the revenues generated from MCC events on a monthly basis. Community Center Banquet Room Information The banquet facility at the MCC is designed to seat approximately 350 people. The banquet room can be The MCC has been in the meeting and event business for nearly twelve (12) years and averages over 25 weddings and over 400 meetings per year. The banquet room can also be divided into four (4) rooms for separate functions. The MCC also houses several other meeting and event spaces. The combination of banquet facility and sheltered outdoor patio makes it a premier banquet facility for weddings and other events. Moreover, the MCC is actively marketed to maintain its popularity. Weddings, meetings, fundraisers, tradeshows, corporate events and community special events — the room is frequently booked 8-12 months in advance. Weekday events include business luncheons, workshops and seminars, sport team banquets, recitals, senior luncheons/suppers and more. The MCC is primarily responsible for marketing the facility; however, the selected caterers will provide marketing support and assistance. About the Maplewood Community Center's Customers The MCC customers are diverse in age and cultures. Our customers have high expectations and varying food needs. Caterers are required to offer food appealing for all customers and offer a wide price range of menu options. Kitchen and Storage The MCC has one licensed catering kitchen adjacent to the banquet room. Caterers can use this kitchen to warm/serve foods using existing equipment and shelving. In addition, the MCC has limited storage that will be available to rent at a predetermined rental rate. Equipment brought in by the Caterer must meet health department and city/state codes. It is the Caterers responsibity to provide, at their cost, accommodations as required by authorizing agencies for such things as grills, pig roasters, etc. The intent is that the Caterers will supply food, service staff, tableware and linens for banquets, buffets, meetings and special events. The Caterer may or may not be responsible for providing alcoholic beverages but will be asked Maplewood Community Center Food Caterer Request For Proposal May 2006 • to serve or clear beverages at tables as part of the meal function. The selected Caterers must secure all property, as the MCC will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. Financial Arrangements The selected Caterers will be required to pay the MCC a percentage of the revenues generated through food service, beverage service and other services provided, including rental items and decorations. The percentage paid to the MCC will be based on the final gross bill, excluding tax and gratuity. Caterers must include in their proposal the percentage payable to the MCC as an exclusive caterer. The MCC will consider only those proposals that offer the MCC percentages that are a minimum of: • 8% of all gross sales for service scheduled Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • 12% of all gross sales for service scheduled Monday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • 15% of all gross sales for service scheduled Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 6:OOa.m. to 1:OOa.m. Accounting Procedures The collection of deposits and fees for all catering charges is the sole responsibility of the Caterer. Non-payment by a client to the catering company for services rendered will not negate payment of the commission revenue to the MCC. The Caterer agrees to pay the MCC the commission revenues based on the final billing for each event. The Caterer is responsible to provide one copy of the final billing for each event in a given month to the Events and Operations Supervisors by the 15`h of the following month, along with payment. Delinquent commission payments are charged $50 every 30 days, starting with the first day payment is late. ® The City reserves the right to inspect all financial records for an event. Caterer must provide documentation within two business days upon request. An MCC representative will collect the room rental fee, room deposit, security officer and rental equipment fee. Caterer(s) Responsibilities • Provide professional staff that will maintain a consistently high level of service and appearance. • Provide pre -event customer service in a timely and professional manner. • Provide food tasting for current and potential MCC customers at varied times with a minimum of 4 times per year. • Wait staff must be able to distribute and clean up alcoholic beverages at tables as part of a meal function if requested. • Provide multi-level price list with wait staff, tableware and linens included. • Provide varied menus to meet customer's needs and accommodate small and large events. • Provide appropriate staffing to prepare, serve and host food events. • Provide sufficient daytime staff when necessary. • Provide MCC with a copy of the current Health Department License and Certified Food Managers License during the term of the contract. • Provide MCC with proof of bonding by the State of Minnesota. • Work with customer directly to provide food service for their event. • Provide marketing/menu information to assist MCC with potential renters. • Designate an on-site coordinator for each event to work with MCC staff throughout the event. • Coordinate set-up of room(s) with MCC staff. • • Follow all procedures and policies set by the MCC pertaining to the food operation. • Adhere to standards set forth in Minnesota Statures and the Department of Health. 2 Maplewood Community Center Food Caterer Request For Proposal May 2006 • Work cooperatively with beverage service provider at events, including clearing drinks/bottles off tables. • • Responsible for keeping the kitchen, storage areas, and receiving areas clean. • Assist with cleaning and maintenance of banquet room as needed. • Provide a detailed accounting of events held at the MCC and make fee payments to MCC in a timely manner, per month by the 15th of following month. • Provide no more than two sponsored City events, at cost, with no commission received by the City of Maplewood. • Meet the insurance requirements set forth by the City of Maplewood. Maplewood Community Center Responsibilities • Provide Catering kitchen with existing equipment (warming ovens, walk-in cooler, freezer, prep and work area and rinsing dishwasher). • Charge and collect rental fees to rental groups and schedule events. • Provide tables and chairs for banquet room set-ups and set the room in an accurate and uniform fashion. • Custodial service for cleaning and setup. • Identify one (1) liquor provider for full beverage service through a separate agreement. • Work cooperatively with Caterers and coordinate monthly meetings to ensure successful events. • Provide overhead expenses; lights, heat, air conditioning, etc. • Provide necessary cleaning supplies for the maintenance of the MCC kitchen. • License the kitchen with the Minnesota Department of Health. • Arrange meetings with Caterers and Beverage Provider as needed. • Provide additional event support; including, but not limited to (i.e. AN equipment and sound). Fees/Costs 0 • Identify specific menu, cost per plate/person and any other extraneous fees potential customers would be responsible for, i.e. tax, gratuity, etc. • Identify how changes to menu items and fees will be handled allowing enough lead time for MCC to keep their information current. Price changes need the approval of MCC Manager or Events and Operations Supervisor before they can be implemented. Prices may only be increased once per year at designated time each year. • Identify any service beyond that stated above that will benefit the MCC or MCC customers (i.e. advertising, marketing, existing clientele base sponsorship of special event(s), unique offerings, etc...) • Provide three level priced menus for the following: Fees include all costs: tax, gratuity, etc. Buffet Dinners and Sit Down Dinners: 10 choices $14 to $18/plate 5 choices $19 to $24/plate 5 choices $25 to $35/plate Buffet Lunches and Sit Down Luncheons: 7 choices $7 to $10/plate 5 choices $11 to $15/plate 5 choices $16 to $20/plate Continental Breakfast to -Sit Down Breakfasts: 3 choices $4 to $8/plate 3 choices $ 8 to $12/plate 3 choices $13 to $18/plate • Maplewood Community Center Food Caterer Request For Proposal May 2006 References • Caterer shall furnish three (3) dates in June 2006 or July 2006 when they will be providing catering service so that City of Maplewood representatives can attend to see first hand how service staff performs. Please provide information on menus being served, number of people attending and type of event. • Caterer shall include at least five (5) event references that demonstrate a full range of Caterers experience. Experience must include wedding receptions and/or banquets. Each event should include: type of event, menu, who event was for, where it was hosted and the total number of people in attendance. Please include any extraordinary elements of the event. • Caterer shall identify members of their staff that will provide catering service at events, their background experience and number of years associated with the Caterer. • Caterer shall identify member(s) of their staff that will be responsible for supervising events, their background experience and number of years associated with the Caterer. • Caterer shall furnish three (3) dates between July 1-15 and preferred times to prepare a meal for the city representatives to sample a menu selection with meals priced at approximately $15 per person and $25 per person, as they would be offered to banquet customers with additional 3 Appetizer, and 3 dessert options. The MCC Manager or Events and Operations Supervisor will contact Caterers to schedule times once the scope has been narrowed. Terms of Agreement Non-performance: It is the Caterer's responsibility to familiarize themselves and their staff as to the requirements of the contract and to perform all tasks in an acceptable timely manner. It is not the City's responsibility to remind the Caterer of the contract requirements. This includes knowing and enforcing facility rules pertaining to the • grounds, room, or patio use (i.e. decorating, candles, permitted driving/access areas etc). The agreement shall be effective January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009. If Caterer's contract is not chosen for the following contract period; Caterer will remain responsible for providing services to the rentals booked at the MCC for which they had committed to before the time of contract termination. The Events and Operations Supervisor and the catering company owner (or owner's representative) shall work to positively resolve any service/performance issues that may arise. If the issue is not able to be resolved within 60 days, either party may terminate this agreement with a thirty (30) day written notification. The MCC reserves the right to terminate the contract with the Caterer with a 30 day written notification if there are service, performance, health or safety issues that are impeding the success of reserved events. At the discretion of the MCC Manager or Events and Operations Supervisor, the Caterer will remain responsible for providing service to the rentals booked at the MCC for which they had committed at the time of the written notification. In consideration of being allowed to use the MCC, the Caterers hereby voluntarily assumes all risks of accident or damage to its property and to the persons and property of its employees. The Caterers hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Maplewood and Maplewood Community Center, respective officers, employees, agents and insurers from damages solely caused by the intentional action of the Caterers representatives and employees. Responses The respondent shall supply Five (5) copies of the Request for Proposal suitable for reproduction and distribution to appropriate City officials. Responses are to be delivered to Maplewood City Hall, no later than 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2006. Maplewood City Hall is located at 1830 East County Road B, Maplewood, MN 55109. • Note: Faxes and e-mailed responses will not be accepted. Responses are to be received no later than 1:00 p.m. Maplewood Community Center Food Caterer Request For Proposal May 2006 on June 15, 2006. It is anticipated that the formal contract would be awarded by City Council on Monday • August 14tH. Responses are to include the following: • Name, address, phone, fax, e-mail and website address of responding company • Name, address, phone, fax, e-mail of representative of responding company • Detailed description of catering service • History of company • Revenue percentages as described in the section titled "Financial Arrangements" • Price range proposals as listed in the section titled "Fees/Costs" • Sample Menus as described in the section titled "Fees/Costs"; include current menu and menus for the previous year • Identify any additional services as listed in the section titled "Fees/Costs" • References as described in the section titled "References" • Statement of intent to provide requested services for the MCC • Statement of capability for licensing, bonding and insurance • Statement of marketing plan with goals and objectives Send responses to: Bruce Anderson Director of Parks and Recreation Maplewood City Hall 1830 East County Road B Maplewood, MN 55109 • Proposals may not be withdrawn for 60 days after the receipt of proposals without the consent of the City of Maplewood. Request for Information Any interested responder may contact the following individual with questions. All questions must be submitted in writing. Russell Schmidt Events and Operations Supervisor Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Avenue Maplewood, MN 55109 Fax: 651-249-2249 Email: iliss.schmidt(a�ci.maplewood nnl us A pre -proposal question and answer meeting will be held on June 1st at 2pm at the Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave. A tour of the banquet and kitchen facilities will start at 2pm, with the meeting starting at 2:30pm. We will not be scheduling individual tours outside of this date. Maplewood Community Center Food Caterer Request For Proposal May 2006 • No Contact Proposing Caterers and their representatives are prohibited from contacting any elected official for purposes of lobbying to secure this contract. Acceptance/Rejection of Proposals The City of Maplewood intends to enter into a contract with Caterers that best satisfies the needs of the City. The City of Maplewood reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to act in the best interest of the City and its citizens. This RFP does not commit the City to award contract or share in any expenses of preparing these proposals, or travel expenses related to the proposal or interview process. 0 Agenda Item H8 • MEMORANDUM TO: Greg Copeland, Interim City Manager FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: May 1, 2006 for the May 8, 2006 City Council Meeting SUBJECT: 2006 Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Maplewood and the City of Oakdale regarding the Operation of Tanners Beach INTRODUCTION Attached is a copy of the joint powers agreement between the city of Maplewood and the city of Oakdale for operation of Tanners Beach. This will be the sixth year that the city has provided administrative and lifeguard services for the city of Oakdale. The contract is similar to previous years with the addition of a five percent increase. BACKGROUND The city provides lifeguard services for three municipalities: the cities of Oakdale and Mahtomedi and White Bear Township. • The contract has been reviewed in the past by the city attorney regarding form and content. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the city council authorize staff to enter into the agreement and have the authorized parties sign the contract. kph\oakdale joint powers 06.contracts/agreements.mcc Attachment 0 2006 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OAKDALE AND THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD REGARDING THE OPERATION TANNER'S BEACH This agreement made and entered into on the day and year hereinafter set forth by the City of Maplewood/ • Maplewood Community Center (MCC) and the City of Oakdale (Oakdale) both of which are governmental subdivisions of the State of Minnesota. This contract is effective May 1, 2006 to September 1, 2006 and will be reviewed on a yearly basis by both parties. PURPOSE Oakdale is desirous of having the MCC hire, train, and manage all personnel to work at Tanner's Beach from June 10- August 13, 2006. AGREEMENT Now, therefore in consideration of the mutual understanding herein expressed, the City of Oakdale and the City of Maplewood agree as follows: The MCC shall provide the following services: a. Determine the hours of operation for Tanner's Beach and beach program based on Oakdale recommendation. In the event of poor weather conditions, the MCC will be responsible for the decision of closing the beach and / or canceling programs. MCC will notify the City of Oakdale when programs have been canceled or the beach has been closed. MCC will also be responsible for opening and closing the beach facility on a daily basis and administration of keys to personnel. b. Develop Oakdale's Tanner's Beach program schedule. MCC will submit program information to Oakdale before publication. C. Recruit, interview, hire, train and evaluate all aquatic staff. Aquatic staff may consist of a beach coordinator, lifeguards, swim instructors, swim aides and concession attendants. MCC will hire, evaluate, discipline and terminate employees. d. Manage pay records and issue paychecks to all aquatic personnel working at Tanner's Beach. e. Ensure employees working at Tanner's Beach are employed by the City of Maplewood and follow Maplewood personnel policies. Employees must meet the minimum requirements to work in the appropriate positions Lifeguards -current certification in Red Cross Lifeguard Training -current certification on C.P.R. for the Professional Rescuer -current certification in Red Cross waterfront lifeguard training Swim Instructor -current certification in Red Cross Water Safety Instructor -current certification on C.P.R. for the Professional Rescuer -authorized instructor in the St. Paul Red Cross Chapter Swim Aides -trained and authorized as an MCC Water Safety Aide. f. Comply with the following standards related to the swim lesson program. (1.) At no time should any class or part of a class be unattended. (2.) A lifeguard must be on duty during and between all classes and programs. (3.) The maximum instructor to child ration should be as follows: Parent/child classes 1:10 Preschool classes 1:6 Youth classes (Levels 1&2) 1:9 Youth classes (Levels 3-6) 1:10 g. Monitor aquatic personnel certification to ensure that all certifications remain current. Expired certifications will result in being released from duties. h. Administer water examinations for all lifeguards. 0 2 i. Conduct in-service training sessions each year. In -services consist of both in and out of ' water training sessions. Attendance at these in-service training sessions will be mandatory. Lifeguarding, teaching, or swimming skills will be evaluated at the "in —water" in-service and information vital to the success of the aquatic program will be given at the "dry -land" • in -services. j. Review and visit the Tanner's Beach to critique and advise staff. k. Critique staff by either conducting "on-the-job" evaluations for lifeguards or critiquing a class for swim instructors and aides. 1. Ensure staff follows all policies and procedures as authorized providers of the St. Paul Chapter of the American Red Cross. M. Maintain all course records and any other information required by the St. Paul Red Cross Chapter. n. Establish all class schedules and program fees with input from Oakdale. o. Review enrollment and make decisions relating to class status. P. Oversee the daily upkeep of the aquatic facilities and communicate all maintenance needs immediately to Oakdale. q. Administer aquatic program evaluations and provide a copy of the summary to Oakdale. 4. The City of Oakdale shall provide the following services: a. Obtain concession permits and contracts for Tanner's Beach. • b. Advertise aquatic programs in Oakdale Update newsletter. C. Handle all swim lessons and aquatic programs registrations for Tanner's Beach. Oakdale will follow class maximum sizes when taking registrations. Oakdale will allow Maplewood residents to register at the resident rate and Maplewood will allow Oakdale residents to enroll at the resident rate. d. Supply the MCC staff with class list one week prior to the start of class. Communicate to participants when there are changes to their classes. (For example, classes are cancelled due to low enrollment or beach is closed due weather.) e. Maintain the beach and beach facility and concessions. f. Reimburse the City of Maplewood for lifeguard, swim instructor, swim aide and concession staff salaries (as outlined by City of Maplewood). Reimburse the City of Maplewood for expenses needed for the operation of the concession stand, or beach. g. The C' o akdale hereby a ees to provide the City of Maplewood with an annual a istrative fee of$8,750, p able according to the schedule listed below. The City of Oakdale ' ation fees for swimming and aquatic programs as well as and concession revenues from Tanner's Beach. 1. The first of such payments, in the amount of $2,916.67, shall be made to the city of Maplewood no later than June 30, 2006. 2. The second payment, in the amount of $2,916.67, shall be made to the city of Maplewood no later than August 4, 2006. 3. The final payment, in the amount of $2,916.66, shall be made to the city of Maplewood no later than September 1, 2006. 3 h. The City of Oakdale agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Maplewood, its • officers and employees from any liability, claims, damages, cost, judgment and expenses including attorney's fees resulting directly or indirectly from an act of mission with respect to the suitability, design, usual maintenance, and operations of the facilities provided by and maintained by the City of Oakdale and its agents. The City of Oakdale represents that said facilities are suitable for the coordination and for the aquatic programs. All policies of the insurance shall provide that the insurance company will notify the City of Maplewood at lease thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of any policy cancellation, modification, or non -renewal. j. The City of Oakdale agrees to comply with the Minnesota Data Practices Act and all other State and Federal laws relating to data privacy of confidentiality. The City of Oakdale will immediately report to the City of Maplewood any request from third parties for information relating to this agreement. The City of Oakdale agrees to promptly respond to inquiries from the City of Maplewood concerning data requests. The City of Oakdale agrees to hold the City of Maplewood, its officers, and employees harmless for claims resulting from the City of Oakdale's unlawful disclosure of use of data protected under State of Federal laws. k. The City of Oakdale agrees to abide by the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Human Rights Ace (Minnesota Chapter 363), and (Title7) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. These laws deal with discrimination bases on race, gender, disability, religion, sexual preference and sexual harassment. Violation of any of the above laws can lead to termination of this agreement. Notices Any notice, demand correspondence that is authorized and required under the agreement shall be in writing, shall be sent by hand or delivered certified mail the other party as follows: • IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed effective and will be in effect for the year 2006. Dated: Dated: ii CITY OF OAKDALE By: • Mayor AND By: City Administrator CITY OF MAPLEWOOD By: Mayor AND By: City Manager • Agenda Item H9 Z I A ZA W Zu "I IN TO: Greg Copeland, Interim City Manager FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: May 1, 2006 for the May 8, 2006 City Council Meeting SUBJECT: 2006 Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Maplewood and White Bear Township regarding the Operation of Bellaire Beach INTRODUCTION Attached is a copy of the joint powers agreement between the city of Maplewood and White Bear Township for the operation of Bellaire Beach. This will be the sixth year that the city has provided administrative and lifeguard services for White Bear Township. The contract is similar to previous years with the addition of a five percent increase. BACKGROUND The city provides lifeguard services for three municipalities: the cities of Oakdale and Mahtomedi and White Bear Township. The contract has been reviewed in the past by the city attorney regarding form and content. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the city council authorize staff to enter into the agreement and have the authorized parties sign the contract. kph\wb tnshp joint powers 06.contracts/agreements.mcc Attachment JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT • BETWEEN THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR AND THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD REGARDING LIFEGUARD SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into on the day of , 2006, by and between the Town of White Bear (the TOWN), and the City of Maplewood/Maplewood Community Center (MCC); both of which are governmental subdivisions of the State of Minnesota located in the County of Ramsey. PURPOSE 1. The TOWN has leased, from the County of Ramsey, the property located on the south shore of White Bear Lake in the Town of White Bear, known as "Bellaire Beach". 2. The TOWN is desirous of having MCC hire, train, and manage all beach personnel who work at "Bellaire Beach" from May 27, 2006 to September 4, 2006 (Labor Day). 3. Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59, provides that two or more governmental units, by agreement entered into through action of their governing bodies, may jointly or cooperatively exercise any power common to the contracting parties or any similar powers, including those which are the same except for the territorial limits within which they are exercised. AGREEMENT Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual undertakings herein expressed, the Town of White Bear and the City of Maplewood/Maplewood Community Center, agree as follows: 4. That MCC shall provide the following services: a. MCC will determine the hours of operation for Bellaire Beach based upon TOWN recommendations. MCC will be responsible for the operations at Bellaire Beach from May 27, 2006 through September 4, 2006 (Labor Day). The beach shall be open only on weekends and Memorial Day until June 10, 2006 at which time regular hours shall commence. The beach shall be open only on weekends and Labor Day after August 25th, 2006. In the event of poor weather conditions, the MCC will be responsible for the decision of closing the beach. MCC will also be responsible for opening and closing 0 • the beach facility on a daily basis and administration of keys to personnel. b. Recruit, hire, train and evaluate all lifeguard staff. MCC will hire, train, evaluate, discipline and terminate employees. C. Manage pay records and issue paychecks to all aquatic personnel working at Bellaire Beach. d. Ensure employees working at Bellaire Beach are employed by the City of Maplewood and follow all Maplewood personnel policies. Employees must meet the minimum requirements to work in the appropriate position. Lifeguard: • All Lifeguards hired must hold a current certificate in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. • The MCC will monitor Aquatic Staff certifications to be sure that all certifications remain current. • All aquatic staff is required to maintain current certifications. • Expired certifications will result in being released from duties. • In the event of an expired certification, the MCC will remove the person, fill their shift with certified staff and make every attempt to renew the individual's certification in order to return to work as soon as possible. • In an effort to encourage fitness and develop strong lifeguards, the MCC will administer the Cooper Swim Test to all lifeguards at the start of their employment along with other skill tests. These skills are also performed periodically throughout the year at mandatory in-service trainings. • Lifeguards who are not achieving "good" standards according to the Cooper Test will need to attend additional training sessions conducted by certified lifeguard Training Instructors and Water Safety Instructors. This will help to improve their swimming skills. • Lifeguards who are selected to work at the beach must be American Red Cross Waterfront certified, have six months experience working at the Community Center, and have demonstrated excellent dependability and responsibility. These high expectations are to insure that all staff who are working off site • K, are aware and following Maplewood policies and work well • independently. • The TOWN will be able to participate in the final selection of guard staff should they desire, but the final hiring selection shall solely be the responsibility of MCC. e. Give an orientation to lifeguard staff on beach management, rules and regulations, preventive responsibilities, emergency procedures, operation of facility, suggest in-service training curriculum of the Bellaire Beach 2006 summer season. Administer Bellaire Beach for the entire 2006 beach season. g. Conduct minimum of five in-service training sessions (one every two weeks). In -services consist of both in and out of water training sessions. Attendance at these in-service training sessions will be mandatory. Life guarding skills will be evaluated at the "in -water" in -services and information vital to the success of the aquatic program will be given at "dry -land" in -services. h. Visit Bellaire Beach a minimum of once per week during the months of June through August, to critique and advise staff on operations and gather input from participants. There will be an Aquatic • Program Representative or Head Lifeguard available on site during times that the beach is open. Head lifeguards must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have excellent guarding, customer service, and leadership skills. MCC administrative staff will also conduct "On the Job Evaluations" for lifeguards periodically throughout the year without previous warning to the staff being evaluated. The skills evaluated in an "On the Job Evaluation" may be guarding technique, CPR skills, first aid skills, and prevention of accidents. After evaluating the lifeguard, the administrative staff will meet with the staff individually and discuss any critiques, or comments that they have to improve life guarding or teaching techniques. All employees will be evaluated for their performance formally at the end of the summer season. Employees will also be evaluated on a less formal basis midway through the summer. k. Ensure staff follows all policies and procedures as authorized providers of the St. Paul Chapter of the American Red Cross. • 3 • I. Oversee the daily upkeep and cleaning of the Beach facilities including the guard house and toilets. Any maintenance or mechanical problems will be immediately reported to the TOWN. M. Oversee use of other Bellaire Beach facilities including picnic shelter, picnic tables and grounds. Patrol the entire park once per day to clean-up litter, empty trash receptacles into park dumpster as needed. Clean beachfront daily including removing weeds and other debris from shoreline. Remove weeds and remove trees which tend to grow in shallow water areas of beach. n. MCC agrees to abide by the requirements and regulations of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Human Rights Act (Minnesota Chapter 363), and (Title 7) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. These laws deal with discrimination based on race, gender, disability, religion, sexual preference and sexual harassment. Violation of any of the above laws can lead to termination of this agreement. 5. That the TOWN will provide the following services: a. Provide proper signage for beach. b. Reimburse MCC for lifeguard salaries (as outlined by MCC) on a monthly basis. e hereby agrees to provide MCC with an annual fee of $18540, pa able in three (3) monthly payments of $6180 each. d. die TOWN agrees to indemnify and hold harmless MCC, its officers, and employees from any liability, claims, damages, cost, judgments, and expenses including attorney's fees resulting directly or indirectly from an act or omission with respect to the suitability, design, usual maintenance, and operations of the facilities provided by and maintained by the TOWN and its agents. The TOWN represents that said facilities are suitable for beach operation. e. All policies of insurance shall provide that the insurance company will notify MCC at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of any policy cancellation, modification, or non -renewal. f. The TOWN agrees to comply with the Minnesota Data Practices Act and all other State and Federal laws relating to data privacy or confidentiality. The TOWN will immediately report to MCC any requests from third parties for information relating to this Agreement. The TOWN agrees to promptly respond to inquiries i �0 J 4 from MCC concerning data requests. The TOWN agrees to hold • MCC, its officers, department heads, and employees harmless from any claims resulting from the TOWN's unlawful disclosure of use of the data protection under State or Federal laws. 6. This Agreement will remain in effect through September 4, 2006, and after which time the parties shall meet to discuss any renewal of this Agreement for the following year. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Town of White Bear and the City of Maplewood/Maplewood Community Center have caused this Agreement to be executed on their behalf by their proper officers, Council and Board. TOWN OF WHITE BEAR la ROBERT J. WEISENBURGER, Chair ATTEST: By: WILLIAM F. SHORT, Clerk -Treasurer CITY OF MAPLEWOOD By: MAYOR And By: CITY MANAGER 5 • Bruce K. Anderson Affifrom: Mai Moua [mymoua@hotmail.com] ent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 7:32 AM To: Bruce K. Anderson Subject: Flicek Park I want to know if Flicek is a public park? Do we need a permit to use open field field by the youth ball field? Well, yesterday, my relatives and I were playing volleyball on the open field in Flicek park. There was also a small youth game going on the other side of the parking lot. Anyways, a neighbor across from from Frost Ave, I'm not sure what the street name is but you're looking right at the street if you're looking at it from the parking lot in Flicek. He came out and told us to go home. We ask him why? He just flick us off. He cuss at us. Some fuck up neighbor. Anyways, right after he left, we feel awkward, so we began to clean up. We took down the volleyball net and began to take everything apart when we hear some loud noise. We turned around, there he is, in his ATV, who the fuck does he think is he??, coming down on us. He rode over our pants and shoes, we took off our pants, so we were in our shorts while we were playing volleyball, we haven't put them back on. So there he was in his ATV zigzagging through us. We were frighten, we didn't think he would go this far. He turn around in his ATV and zigzag through us again. What the hell. I was piss. Two of my cousins chased after him. He sped away in this ATV. This is truly a hater. Just so you know, I was very upset, I was going to start a fight because it was self defensive. WE didn't know that we need a permit to play on there, if it does required one. There was no sign post there that a permit was required. What the hell. He should call the police on us instead of driving out and trying to run us down on his ATV. Just because he has a ATV doesn't mean he can do that to us. **was looking at the maplewood website and I didn't see anything about a permit to play on hat field. The coach that was coaching the small youth baseball saw it all and he came to us and told ust that we do need a permit to be there but that crazy hater white guy shouldn't have come down on us like that. I wouldn't be as mad if it was the cop telling us to go home, instead that white shithead should mind his own business. • My whole point of this email is to let you know as director that I was not very happy with that incident last night. If the situation has gotten worse, who knows, we might of made it to the news. I think that if that park is going to be designated as a ball field only, there should be signs that should be post there. If there's open space, of course other activities besides baseball can take place. 1 Page 1 of 1 Bruce K. Anderson From: kimgillespie@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 7:30 PM To: Bruce K. Anderson Attachments: IMG_8912-1.jpg Bruce, I am attaching a picture of what we deal with on a every few day basis. This is Sunset Ridge Park, on Walter Street, and I am very tired of people being so lazy that they cannot walk across the street to use the park. I was wondering if you could put up some sort of a sign about that this is not a parking lot for the park. My kids want to go rollerblade around the circle, or bike, and the 1 or 2 times I have said something, people are VERY rude to me, like they have every right to be parked there. I would appreciate any thing that you can do. Also, I had one more question about the trail that will be attaching to Little Canada. Will there be a cross walk put in, so that people aren't in danger? We have a very large problem with speeding down this road, and I am afraid someone is going to get hurt. I look forward to hearing form you. 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