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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-18 Parks and Trails Agenda Packet Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission Agenda April 18, 2024 - 7:30 pm 1. Call to Order / Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Agenda Approval 4. Minutes a. Minutes – March 21, 2024, Meeting* 5. Open Forum – Public Comment Opportunity 6. Presentations 7. Unfinished Business a. City Park Concept Plans* b. Park Standards Update* c. Park Rules Signs* 8. New Business a. Park Dedication for “Heather Meadows 3rd Addition” OS&P* b. Park Dedication for "Fairway Shores Villas at Cook Lake”* 9. Reports/Information a. Planning Project Update – Information Only* b. Recreation Supervisor Update* 10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports a. City Council Report* b. Garden Club Report c. Park Dedication Fund* 11. Other Business/Announcements 12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar City Council Meetings 04/25/2024 05/09/2024 05/23/2024 05/09/2024 05/23/2024 06/13/2024 06/27/2024 Friedrich Christenson Nybo Strehler Anderson Erzberger Schmidt 13. Adjournment *Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Parks and Trails Agenda Packet book located by the entrance. The complete Parks and Trails Agenda Packet is available electronically on the City website at www.corcoranmn.gov. HYBRID MEETING OPTION AVAILABLE The public is invited to attend the regular Parks and Trails Commission meetings at City Hall. Meeting Via Telephone/Other Electronic Means Call-in Instructions: +1 312 626 6799 US Enter Meeting ID: 815 9742 6469 Video Link and Instructions: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81597426469 visit http://www.zoom.us and enter Meeting ID: 815 9742 6469 *Please note in-person comments will be taken at the scheduled meeting where noted. Comments received via email to Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck at jchristensenbuck@corcoranmn.gov or via public comment cards will also be accepted. All email and public comment cards must be received by the Wednesday prior to scheduled Parks and Trails meeting. For more information on options to provide public comment visit: www.corcoranmn.gov * 4a. Corcoran Parks and Trails Meeting Minutes March 21, 2024 - 7:00 pm The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on March 21, 2024, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN. Present were Commissioners Anderson, Christenson, Erzberger, Friedrich, Nybo, Schmidt, and Strehler. Present at City Hall were Mayor McKee, City Administrator Tobin, and Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck. Present virtually was Councilmember Nichols. 1. Call to Order / Roll Call Chairperson Christenson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Chairperson Christenson invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Agenda Approval Motion: Made by Anderson, seconded by Erzberger, to approve the agenda as presented. Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Erzberger, Schmidt, and Strehler. (Motion carried 5:0) 4. Minutes a. Minutes – February 15, 2024, Meeting Motion: Made by Anderson, seconded by Strehler, to approve the minutes as presented. Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Erzberger, Schmidt, and Strehler. (Motion carried 5:0) 5. Open Forum Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck stated nobody was interested in speaking at that time. 6. Presentations a. HKGi Introduction and City Park Concepts City Administrator Tobin provided background information on the work done with HKGi, including updating the plans with more consideration to elevations, utilities, and activation of amenities/spaces. Gabrielle Grinde, HKGi Landscape Architect, shared three concept plans with the Commission and described each plan. Grinde noted that in all the concept plans, the existing pavilion remains intact, parking is shown as paved, and the regional trailhead for the Diamond Lake Regional Trail are shown. Commissioners inquired about the wetland areas and grading, to which Grinde responded that a wetland delineation had not been completed recently. City Administrator Tobin informed the Commission that concepts show amenities on higher ground to hopefully mitigate grading costs. Katherine Drivas, 6747 Olde Sturbridge Drive, noted that she liked Concept B’s proximity of the parking lot to amenities, but liked that Concept A showed the playground closer to the t-ball fields. Commissioners discussed an interest in moving the playground closer to the t-ball fields and further from the road. Commissioners noted that there was not tennis included in Concept C, to which Grinde informed them it could be added if it was desire from the Commission. Chair Christenson expressed his preference for the plans without the road going through the park, as shown in Concept C. Luke Bogdanowicz, 6951 Jubert Lane, expressed an interest in tennis courts and noted dual-lined tennis and pickleball courts would be playable. Grinde informed the Commission that in her experience HKGi has found that pickleball players prefer dedicated pickleball and tennis courts, to which City Administrator Tobin reaffirmed that based on previous experience. 4a. Commissioner Erzberger expressed his appreciation for Concepts B and C as they allow for evolution and expansion of park amenities. Grinde and City Administrator Tobin highlighted the option of paving the hockey rink to allow for dual use through lining the rink with basketball or pickleball. Commissioners inquired about costs associated with the plans, Grinde informed the Commission that previous costs estimate had much of the costs associated with utilities. Commissioners discussed combining the western amenity layout of Concept A with the splashpad, playground, and building, alongside the eastern layout of Concept B with the green space shown. City Administrator Tobin highlighted the potential to move the open green space from Concept C to Lions Field and moving the hockey rinks and warming house to the southeast corner of the park, summarizing the Commission’s previous discussion. Grinde informed the Commissioners of the next steps, to include compiling one concept for review that encompassed the previous discussion points, take input during a future survey period, and value engineer the design concepts. Commissioner Anderson inquired about any interest regarding the land on the corner of County Road 10 and County Road 50, to which Grinde informed the Commission it was briefly discussed and dismissed. City Administrator Tobin noted that there is a developer that is working on a proposal for the area. Commissioner Anderson inquired about the lot touching the park along County Road 10 and if it was available if the City would consider buying it, to which City Administrator Tobin noted that would be a good idea. Commissioner Strehler stated that she liked the ballfields in each of the concepts but did not want to see any of the previously named ballfields get renamed. Grinde noted that HKGi would continue to evaluate trends, park and facility distribution, and access as part of park system growth and expansion. In addition, HKGi would maintain partnerships, plan for ongoing maintenance, seek input from the community and Commission, and assist in developing a vision plan and park standards. Grinde highlighted next steps to also include receiving feedback on the preferred concept direction and developing construction documents for 2025 implementation. 7. Unfinished Business a. Park Standards Discussion Katherine Drivas, 6747 Olde Sturbridge Drive, expressed preference for naming convention guidelines to avoid developer name association and assumed exclusivity of the parks. Drivas suggested the name “Owl Hollow” for the southeast open space park. Drivas noted a desire for the Commission to consider motorized and non-motorized vehicle trails, acquiring neighborhood input when developing parks, limiting fires in parks, and consideration of access points and trailheads. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided an overview of the materials in the packet, highlighting considerations for park system standards including collaboration, connectivity, landscaping and natural features, open gathering areas, site amenities, and theme-based parks. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck highlighted the standards for specific park classifications, including neighborhood parks, open space parks, community playfields, and linear parks and trails. Chairperson Christenson inquired about if the City had a naming convention for parks, to which Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that she was preparing for the discussion by looking at policies from other cities. Commissioner Anderson noted that as part of Wildflower Park, the northeast area of the parkland serves as a wide trail corridor instead. Commissioner Anderson expressed that the homes along the northern area of the park would have allowed for better park use if they were not included in the plan, and the park is graded at an angle which does not allow for some additional amenities or uses. Commissioner Erzberger noted that the 4a. City may consider dog waste stations at crossings. Commissioner Erzberger noted a desire to see enclosures around portable restrooms and trash receptacles at parks. Commissioner Erzberger inquired about the crosswalk conventions, to which Recreation Supervisor highlighted the City’s crosswalk policy that would be utilized moving forward. Recreation Supervisor informed the Commission of the 8’ wide trail, 20’ wide easement for trails and recommended it be included in the document. Commissioner Schmidt noted his appreciation for the standards to be guardrails, with “should be” wording in the document, to which Commissioner Erzberger noted a need for more specific wording in areas of the document for developers to follow. Recreation Supervisor summarized the Commission’s discussion including signage and wayfinding, trail standards, dog waste station consideration, portable restroom and trash enclosures, and modification of any language representing what “should be” versus necessary. Commissioners discussed any need for drinking fountains in neighborhood parks, to which City Administrator Tobin noted that it requires additional maintenance with blowing out the lines and possible vandalism. Commissioners discussed adding an additional section regarding unique consideration to include items such ninja warrior courses and horseback riding. b. Wildflower Park Bike Rack Options Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided an overview of the materials in the packet, including background of the topic, the budget for the bike rack, and quotes for bike racks. Commissioners discussed a preference towards the RJ Thomas saddleback bike rack, galvanized, surface mounted, 7 bike model. Motion: Made by Anderson, seconded by Strehler, to request price match on 5’4” contemporary bike rack from Burke, but if outside of budget to proceed with RJ Thomas Saddleback model, SRP/G-7. Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Erzberger, Schmidt, and Strehler. (Motion carried 5:0) 8. New Business a. Funding Sources/Uses, and Park Dedication Projections Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission of upcoming park projects, current park dedication funds, and projected park dedication funds. Commissioners inquired if the funds in the projected park dedication funds were already approved, to which Recreation Supervisor noted that the projects listed on the park dedication tracker are coordinated by color to reflect where they are in the process. Chairperson Christenson inquired about timelines for the projects, to which City Administrator Tobin informed the Commission that the projected funds should be assumed to fund future projects. City Administrator Tobin informed the Commission of legislation going through the senate and the house that could impact park dedication funds. City Administrator Tobin highlighted that current bonding is not preferred, and future bonding would be better should it be necessary. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that the federal funds the City requested $3.5 million dollars from was approved for $500,000. Commissioners inquired about timelines for using the federal funds, to which City Administrator Tobin informed the Commission that he had generally seen 8-10 years to utilize the funds. Chairperson Christenson inquired about bonding once per year and if this could impact the start of construction, to which City Administrator Tobin noted how the project is cash flowed could minimize or mitigate the need to bond until later. Commissioner Erzberger inquired about the Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant, 4a. to which Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that the grant is a reimbursement and would have to be spent by the end of 2025. City Administrator Tobin noted the Hope Development on the park dedication tracker, highlighting this project would take time and park dedication funds would be seen over the course of the project. Chairperson Christenson requested some of the information provided be updated regularly, to which Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that she could have the park dedication fund and sources/funding document updated regularly. b. Park Dedication for “Chastek Family Farm” Preliminary Plat Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided an overview of the 117 single-family lot proposal at the intersection of County Road 10 and Maple Hill Road. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck highlighted that the 2040 Comprehensive Plan showed a proposed off-road trail along the northern property line, shown on the preliminary plat, in addition to sidewalks throughout the development. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck noted that the park dedication for the property was estimated at $530,657.80 as cash-in-lieu of land, following 23.8% of the park dedication as trail easement. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck requested the Commissioners consider a motion regarding a leg of the trail connecting to private trail, and if they wanted to include that as park dedication or as a private trail. Chairperson Christenson inquired about the trail along lot 44 that leads to the private trail, to which Beth Hustad, President/CEO of Trek Real Estate & Development, informed the Commission that there was a request to continue the roadway to access the neighboring property, which would go through lot 45 of the plat and could connect to the trail from the street. Beth Hustad also noted that the trail going through the greenway in the center of the proposal would connect to the main roadway and would likely be used by others that may not live in the development. Commissioner Anderson requested to look at the 2040 Parks and Trails map from the Comprehensive Plan, to note the parks and green space surrounding the proposed project, at which point Beth Hustad noted the green space in Cook Lake Highlands near the park. Motion: Made by Anderson, seconded by Strehler, to approve acceptance of a combination of off- road trail easement along the northern property line, the extra branch to connect to private trail, and cash-in-lieu of land to satisfy the remaining park dedication requirements. Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Erzberger, Schmidt, and Strehler. (Motion carried 5:0) 9. Reports/Information a. Active Planning Applications – Informational Only No discussion occurred. b. Recreation Supervisor Update Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided an update on items she had been working on including youth baseball, Night to Unite preparations, site analysis and concept plan park planning, 2024 tree giveaway, and putting together Parks and Trails Commission packet materials. Commissioner Anderson noted the work Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck has done to computerize the tree giveaway, to which Commissioner Strehler noted Commissioner Anderson’s previous years of high-level coordination. 10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports a. City Council Report 4a. Councilmember Nichols highlighted the items discussed at City Council meetings since the last Parks and Trails Commission meeting including Canine Zeke’s recognition, Hope Community Preliminary Plat approval, and outline of opposition resolution towards the bills introduced at the house and senate. Mayor McKee noted that SF1370 and HF4010 were the bills that would have a largely negative impact on the City. Mayor McKee highlighted Granicus, which would be utilized by the City to handle agendas, videos, and other City business. Commissioner Anderson inquired about the computer safety for the City, to which City Administrator Tobin responded that the City’s Information Technology is handled by CIT with high thresholds for security. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission of an upcoming joint work session on April 25, 2024, at 5:30 pm between the City Council and Parks and Trails Commission. Commissioner Strehler inquired about the City’s Wi-Fi project, to which Mayor McKee informed the Commission that postcards from Comcast should be coming out with additional information but have been actively installing throughout the warmer winter. b. Garden Club Report Tom Anderson informed the Commission that there have not been any events due to winter. c. Park Dedication Fund No discussion occurred. 11. Other Business/Announcements Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck confirmed Commission interest in going into the open space park in the southeast area of Corcoran as the trails were cut, but not paved yet. Commissioners concluded by schedule a work session at the area on April 18, 2024, at 5:30 pm, with specific information to follow from Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck on specific access location. 12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck noted that there was a typo on the agenda, and the information should reflect Commissioners Strehler and Anderson as the liaisons for the June 13, 2024, and June 27, 2024, City Council meetings, respectively. 13. Adjournment Motion: Made by Anderson, seconded by Strehler, to adjourn the meeting at 9:49 pm. Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Erzberger, Schmidt, and Strehler. (Motion carried 5:0) Submitted by Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor 03/28/2024 04/11/2024 04/25/2024 05/09/2024 05/23/2024 06/13/2024 06/27/2024 Erzberger Schmidt Friedrich Christenson Nybo Strehler Anderson 7a. 8200 County Road 116  Corcoran, MN 55340 763-420-2288  www.corcoranmn.gov MEMO Meeting Date: April 18, 2024 To: Parks and Trails Commission From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor Re: City Park Concept Plans ______________________________________________________________________ During the March 21, 2024, Parks and Trails Commission meeting, discussions took place regarding the 3 concept plans presented by Gabrielle Grinde, HKGi Principal. As part of the conversations, the following were key takeaways noted by City and HKGi staff: • Interest in the playground closer to the t-ball fields and further from the road. • Dual-lining the hockey rink to allow for dual use through lining the rink with basketball or pickleball. o Basketball is shown within the hockey rink on new plans. • Western amenity layout of Concept A (splashpad, playground, and building). • Green space as shown in Concept B but moved to Lion’s Field. • Hockey rinks, skating, and warming house to the southeast corner of the park. These changes have been reflected in the updated preferred concept . Staff is looking for initial feedback from the Parks and Trails Commission, with further discussion to take place during the Joint Work Session between the City Council and Parks and Trails Commission. Gabrielle Grinde will be in attendance for the April 2 5, 2024, Joint Work Session. Attachments: 7a1. 4.11.2024 – DRAFT Corcoran City Park Preferred Concept WET WET W E T WE T WETWETWET WE T W E T W E T WE T WET WET WETWET WE T WE T WET W E T WE T WETWETWE T WE T WE T WE T WET WET WET WET WE T W E T WET WET WE T W E T WET W E T WET WET 0 SCALE: 1" = 300'-0" 600'300'150' NORTH Existing Balleld Hockey Rink Pickleball Courts Warming House/ Maintenance Building (4,000 SF) Building/ Pavilion7,500 SF Stormwater inltration Stormwater inltration Amphitheater Regional Trailhead Regional Trail Connection Regional Trail Connection Regional Trail Regional Trail Existing Shelter Basketball Court Tennis Courts Playground Multi-use Fields (U10 Soccer Fields) New Parking Lot Parking Lot Parking Lot Splash Pad Existing Balleld Existing Balleld Corcoran City Park: Preferred Concept DRAFT 04.11.2024 Small Hockey Free Skate 54 52 209 4 Ballelds 4 T-Ball Fields 5 U10 Soccer Fields 315 Parking Stalls Open Field / Event Space Existing Balleld T-Ball Fields Existing Balleld Snyder Field Existing Balleld 56 56 14 13 35 35 33 0 ’ 210’ 180’ 12 0 ’ 180’ 12 0 ’ 180’ 12 0 ’ 180’ 12 0 ’ 180’ 12 0 ’ New Trunk Sewer Connection CR 50 CR 10 Existing Sewer/ Water Lines Future Ballelds/ Multi-use Fields Future Ballelds/ Multi-use Fields 7b. 8200 County Road 116  Corcoran, MN 55340 763-420-2288  www.corcoranmn.gov MEMO Meeting Date: April 18, 2024 To: Parks and Trails Commission From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor Re: Park Standards Update ______________________________________________________________________ During the March 21, 2024, Parks and Trails Commission meeting, staff brought forward suggestions for the park standards update. Attached are the updated documents, shown with and without tracked changes that reflect the feedback from the previous meeting. Staff is requesting feedback on the proposed park standards, which are intended to be brought forward to an upcoming City Council meeting for review. Attachments: 7b1. DRAFT Park Standards with Tracked Changes 7b2. DRAFT Park Standards without Tracked Changes Park Standards 1. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 2. Previous Park Standards Document Updated 4/18/2024 7b1. City-Wide Park System • Collaboration Highlighting the collaboration among the various organizationsstakeholders that intertwine with the City of Corcoran. o Engagement with residents on desires for amenities and aesthetic o Local organizations (Northwest Area Jaycees, Corcoran Lions) o Regional organizations (Three Rivers Park District) • Connectivity Easy to locate and access through various means of transportation. o Local trail connections o Regional trail connections ▪ Three Rivers Park District ▪ Hennepin County o On/near direct access roads o Parking as necessary • Open Gathering Areas Creating functional spaces for areas where groups of various sizes can gather with one another, increasing the sense of community. o Small groups o Large groups (100+) o Community gatherings o Open green spaces for gathering or play o Consideration of small shelters for neighborhood parks o Pavilions for larger gatherings • Landscaping and Natural Features Preferences for the land provided, natural features highlighted, and clear park boundaries for neighboring properties. o Allow for outdoor activities without disruption to neighbors; distinct boundaries o Retain large trees previously on site and incorporate into the park design o Generally flat topography for neighborhood parks o Utilize landscaping and natural features into the park design • Policy Development/Inclusion Inclusion of current and future policies. o Memorial/Recognition Program (to be redeveloped) o Park Naming Policy (to be developed) o Park Ordinances (Chapter 83 of Municipal Code) Formatted: Right: 0.7" Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", No bullets or numbering Formatted: Font: Italic Park Standards 1. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 2. Previous Park Standards Document Updated 4/18/2024 o Pedestrian Crosswalk Policy o Recreational Vehicle Ordinance (Chapter 72 of Municipal Code) o Signage and Wayfinding Policy (to be developed) • Site Amenities General items to be included and standard in every park. o Natural and artificial shade near park features (i.e., trees, shade structures) o Seating to allow for gathering o Bicycle rack(s) o Wayfinding and rules signage o Appropriate lighting (i.e., street lighting, field lights, etc.) o Waste receptacles/dog waste management (consideration for enclosures) o Restrooms (consideration for enclosures) • Theme-Based Unique parks for the City that provide engaging amenities and visual appeal. o Playgrounds, or unique features, themed to the location or park specifically o Possible themes: Agricultural history, natural aspects, etc. • Unique Considerations Consideration of unique recreational amenities, features, and/or trends. o Distinct forms of transportation (i.e., horseback riding, snowmobiling, golf carts, etc.) o Theme-based projects (i.e., agricultural history, natural aspects, etc.) o Playgrounds, or unique features, themed to the specific location or park ▪ Unique amenity to the park (i.e., challenge course playground) Neighborhood Parks • Overall size of 5-20 acres.1 • Designed to meet the needs of the local population (see general notes), while flexible to repurpose as preferences, and needs , and trends change.2 • A line connecting any two points in a park should be entirely inside the park boundaries and consideration to siting so activities can take place without disturbing neighbors.2 • The topography should be generally flat, with steep hills and gullies avoided.2 • Adequate parking must be provided for those visiting outside the neighborhood (on-street parking near the park is acceptable).2 • Buffering in the form of wetlands, substantial tree lines, etc. should provide a clear distinction between parks and homes, and to allow activities to take place with limited disruption to neighbors.2 Formatted: Space After: 0 pt Formatted Park Standards 1. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 2. Previous Park Standards Document Updated 4/18/2024 • To include Iinteractive features promoting social interaction and recreation (i.e., playgrounds, picnic areas, gathering spaces). Open Space Parks • Overall size of 20-100 acres.1 • Focus on Cconservation and sustainability of the natural habitats, scenic landscapes, and native ecosystems. • Educational opportunities through interpretive signage, nature trails, etcor other engaging features. • Infrastructure with minimal environmental impact. Community Playfields: • Playfields should be at minimum the size of a regulation soccer field (225’ x 360’).2support active game play suitable for many age ranges • Variety of sports fields and courts for different activities •o , with aAppropriate amenities to support usage (i.e., restrooms, seating, etc.). Linear Parks/Trails • Accommodation of a variety of user abilities and types modes including walking, jogging, and biking. • Necessary parking and trailheads for visiting usersvisitors accessing the park by vehicle. • Mixed use areas when applicable along corridors for additional recreation opportunities (i.e., hammocking, picnics, etc.). • Trails must meet City standards; Minimum 8’ wide trail and 20’ easement. General Notes • Low Density Residential: Park size based on projection of population within ½ mile of the park. • High Density Residential & Mixed Use: Park size based on projection within ¼ mile of the park. As part of the NRPA 2023 Agency Performance Review, reporting cities under 20,000 in population findings were: • Median of 1,225 residents per park Formatted Park Standards 1. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 2. Previous Park Standards Document Updated 4/18/2024 • Median 13 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents • Median 4 miles of trail Formatted: Bulleted + Level: 1 + Aligned at: 0.25" + Indent at: 0.5" Formatted: Font: (Default) Helvetica 1. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 2. Previous Park Standards Document Updated 4/18/2024 7b. Park Standards City-Wide Park System • Collaboration Highlighting the collaboration among the stakeholders that intertwine with the City of Corcoran. o Engagement with residents on desires for amenities and aesthetic o Local organizations (Northwest Area Jaycees, Corcoran Lions) o Regional organizations (Three Rivers Park District) • Connectivity Easy to locate and access through various means of transportation. o Local and regional trail connections  Three Rivers Park District  Hennepin County o On/near direct access roads o Parking as necessary • Gathering Areas Creating functional spaces for areas where groups of various sizes can gather with one another, increasing the sense of community. o Open green spaces for gathering or play o Consideration of small shelters for neighborhood parks o Pavilions for larger gatherings • Landscaping and Natural Features Preferences for the land provided, natural features highlighted, and clear park boundaries for neighboring properties. o Allow for outdoor activities without disruption to neighbors; distinct boundaries o Retain large trees previously on site and incorporate into the park design o Generally flat topography for neighborhood parks o Utilize landscaping and natural features into the park design • Policy Development/Inclusion Inclusion of current and future policies. o Memorial/Recognition Program (to be redeveloped) o Park Naming Policy (to be developed) o Park Ordinances (Chapter 83 of Municipal Code) o Pedestrian Crosswalk Policy o Recreational Vehicle Ordinance (Chapter 72 of Municipal Code) o Signage and Wayfinding Policy (to be developed) 1. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 2. Previous Park Standards Document Updated 4/18/2024 • Site Amenities General items to be included and standard in every park. o Natural and artificial shade near park features (i.e., trees, shade structures) o Seating to allow for gathering o Bicycle rack(s) o Wayfinding and rules signage o Appropriate lighting (i.e., street lighting, field lights, etc.) o Waste receptacles/dog waste management (consideration for enclosures) o Restrooms (consideration for enclosures) • Unique Considerations Consideration of unique recreational amenities, features, and/or trends. o Distinct forms of transportation (i.e., horseback riding, snowmobiling, golf carts, etc.) o Theme-based projects (i.e., agricultural history, natural aspects, etc.) o Playgrounds, or unique features, themed to the specific location or park  Unique amenity to the park (i.e., challenge course playground) Neighborhood Parks • Overall size of 5-20 acres.1 • Designed to meet the needs of the local population (see general notes), while flexible to repurpose as preferences,needs , and trends change. • A line connecting any two points in a park should be entirely inside the park boundaries • The topography should be generally flat, with steep hills and gullies avoided.2 • Adequate parking must be provided for those visiting outside the neighborhood (on-street parking near the park is acceptable).2 • Buffering in the form of wetlands, substantial tree lines, etc. should provide a clear distinction between parks and homes, and to allow activities to take place with limited disruption to neighbors.2 • To include interactive features promoting social interaction and recreation (i.e., playgrounds, picnic areas, gathering spaces). Open Space Parks • Overall size of 20-100 acres.1 • Focus on conservation and sustainability of the natural habitats, scenic landscapes, and native ecosystems. • Educational opportunities through interpretive signage, nature trails, or other engaging features. 1. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 2. Previous Park Standards Document Updated 4/18/2024 • Infrastructure with minimal environmental impact. Community Playfields: • Playfields should support active game play suitable for many age ranges • Variety of sports fields and courts for different activities o Appropriate amenities to support usage (i.e., restrooms, seating, etc.). Linear Parks/Trails • Accommodation of a variety of user abilities and modes including walking, jogging, and biking. • Necessary parking and trailheads for visitors accessing the park by vehicle. • Mixed use areas when applicable along corridors for additional recreation opportunities (i.e., hammocking, picnics, etc.). • Trails must meet City standards; Minimum 8’ wide trail and 20’ easement. General Notes • Low Density Residential: Park size based on projection of population within ½ mile of the park. • High Density Residential & Mixed Use: Park size based on projection within ¼ mile of the park. As part of the NRPA 2023 Agency Performance Review, reporting cities under 20,000 in population findings were: • Median of 1,225 residents per park • Median 13 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents • Median 4 miles of trail 7c. 8200 County Road 116  Corcoran, MN 55340 763-420-2288  www.corcoranmn.gov MEMO Meeting Date: April 18, 2024 To: Parks and Trails Commission From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor Re: Park Rules Sign ______________________________________________________________________ As part of previous Parks and Trails Commission meetings, discussions have taken place regarding signage at the park. Recently, staff have noticed an uptick in the number of dogs off-leash at City Park, as well as an increase in dog waste that is not properly disposed of. This initiated conversation among staff about potential next steps to mitigate these issues, which created further discussion of park rules signs. As part of previous discussions with the Commission, the direction was to include a QR code as part of the sign to take visitors to the full list of rules for the park. Staff is working on updating a page on the website that lists the full rules with acces s from signs via scanning a QR code. Due to variations among vendors, it is requested that there be some flexibility regarding specific wording and design. As part of the design, staff recommendation is to include visuals that correspond to the rule. An example of this is commonly found with pet leash ordinances and waste disposal and can be found within attachment 7c2. The rules suggested for inclusion by the Commission previously, and some additions from staff recommendation are regarding: • Hours of operation • Dogs on leash/waste disposal • Unauthorized motorized vehicles • Glass containers • Golfing • Tobacco use • Littering • Defacing property • Amplified noise after 10 pm 7c. As part of the discussion, staff would like the Commission to consider the rules listed above for inclusion, the addition of graphics for some of the items, and general design guidelines to follow. Commissioners are asked to also consider providing specifics from the attached example document, or signs they have seen, for design and rule inclusion. Staff is requesting the Parks and Trails Commission consider a motion to recommend approval of park rules signs, with flexibility to work with the vendor on variables such as wording and design. Attachments: 7c1. Chapter 83: Parks and Recreation City Code 7c2. Park Rules Sign Example 83-1 CHAPTER 83: PARKS AND RECREATION DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. BEER. Beer, ale, porter, stout, and other similar fermented beverages of any name or description containing 0.5% or more of alcohol by volume, brewed or produced from malt, wholly or in part, or from any substitute for malt. CIDER. A product that contains not less than one-half of one percent nor more than seven percent alcohol by volume and is made from the alcoholic fermentation of the juice of apples. Cider includes, but is not limited to, flavored, sparkling, and carbonated cider. ELECTRONIC DELIVERY DEVICE. Any product containing or delivering nicotine, lobelia or any other substance intended for human consumption through the inhalation of aerosol or vapor from the product. This includes, but is not limited to, devices manufactured, marketed, or sold as e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes, vape pens, mods, tank systems, or under any other product name or descriptor. Electronic delivery device does not include any product that has been approved or certified by the United States Food and Drug Administration for sale as a tobacco-cessation product, as a tobacco-dependence product, or for other medical purposes, and is marketed and sold for such an approved purpose. FLAVORED MALT/SUGAR BEVERAGE. A fermented malt/sugar beverage that contains 6% or less alcohol by volume, but does not include cider or an alcoholic beverage obtained primarily by fermentation of rice, such as sake. GOLF BALL. Any ball which is of the type used to play the game of golf and shall also include any projectile of solid construction capable of being struck or propelled by a golf club. PARKS. Parks, playgrounds, recreational fields, buildings and streams therein, and all public service facilities conducted on grounds, buildings and structures in this municipality which are under control of the city. PRACTICE GOLF BALL. Any ball which is not of the type used to play the game of golf and is composed of a thin hollow sphere of plastic or other similar light weight material. TOBACCO PRODUCT. Cigarettes, cigars, cheroots, crimp cut, granulated, perique, pug cut, ready, rugged, stogies and other smoking tobacco; cavendish, plug, snuff, snuff flower and twist tobacco; fine cut and other chewing tobaccos; clippings, cuttings, refuse scripts, shorts and sweepings of tobaccos; and other kinds and forms of tobaccos, prepared in such 7c1. 83-2 a manner as to be suitable for chewing, sniffing, or smoking in a pipe; rolling paper; or other tobacco-related devices. TOBACCO USE. Smoking, chewing, snuffing or otherwise inhaling or ingesting any tobacco product. WINE. Means a vinous alcoholic beverage containing not more than 14 percent alcohol by volume. HOURS OF OPERATION. No person, unless the person is a duly authorized employee of the city, shall be upon any park property between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the following day. No person shall leave or park a vehicle in any of the parks, or parking lots within parks between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the following day. Penalty, see § 10.99 ACTIVITY. 1. Defacing park property. No person shall cut, break, scratch, mark or in any way injure or deface any building, fence, pump, lamp, flagpole, construction improvement, facilities or any other feature or property upon or within any park. 2. Defacing of trees. No person shall, without specific permission of the city, in any way injure or deface any tree, shrub or plant within the limits of any park. 3. Littering. No person shall throw, deposit, place or leave in any park or waters, cans, bottles or refuse of any kind, whether or not the same is offensive to the senses or is injurious to health, except in the receptacles provided for waste. 4. Posting of signs. No person shall place, post, fasten, paint or affix any blackboard, bill, notice or sign upon any structure, trees, stone, fence, thing or enclosure along or within any park. 5. Moving equipment. No person shall move benches, seats and tables from their places in any park, except on picnic places and there only within designated limits. 6. Sales in park. No person shall sell or offer for sale any article or thing whatsoever in any park; this prohibition shall not apply to the sale of refreshments and other articles by persons from the city or under its direction or wherein specific authorization has been given by the city. 7. Breach of the peace. No threatening, profane, abusive, disorderly, insulting or indecent language, conduct or behavior, or any act intending to be a breach of the public peace, shall be allowed in or upon any park, playground or park water; nor shall any person or persons gamble, or drink intoxicating liquor, except as allowed in 83.03 (8). 83-3 8. Alcoholic beverage consumption in park. No person shall serve, possess or consume any alcoholic beverage, except beer, flavored malt/sugar beverages, cider, and wine, within a park. No sale of beer, flavored malt/sugar beverages, cider, or wine may take place without first securing the appropriate liquor license from the city, in accordance with the alcoholic beverages licensing section of the city code. Exclusively during events which are so licensed by the city, beer, flavored malt/sugar beverages, cider, and wine may be consumed at the city park hosting the event. Sale and consumption of beer, flavored malt/sugar beverages, and wine in the park shall cease at the close of the event. Beer, flavored malt/sugar beverages, and wine must be packaged only in their original, glass-free container to be allowed inside the parks. Kegs, barrels, case lot quantities or other bulk tap quantities will not be allowed inside city parks. 9. Animals in park. All dogs or other domestic animals must be restrained on a leash, no longer than 6 feet, and under direct control at all times. The person controlling the dog or animal must have in their possession means to clean up any animal feces. The person controlling the dog or animal shall be responsible for cleaning up any feces of the animal and disposing of the feces in a sanitary manner. 10. Fires regulated. No person shall start any fire at any park except a small fire for culinary purposes, which may be made by picnic parties in the parks pursuant to regulations established by the city. The fire must be contained within a grill, metal fire ring or similar device. No burn barrels, open burning or recreational fires placed on the bare ground are permitted. Every person who starts any fire and every person starting or using the fire shall completely extinguish the fire or fires before leaving the park and shall dispose of any residue or refuse there from. 11. Swimming regulations. No person shall swim, bathe, or enter waters of any public park within the city. 12. Horses. No person shall bring or take a horse or horses upon park property, except in instances wherein the horse or horses shall be confined within a trailer type vehicle transporting the horse or horses without delay through the park. This division does not apply wherein the city has established an appropriately marked and specified bridle path within the park providing the horse or horses are confined by the attending person to the marked and specified bridle path. 13. Parking regulations. No person shall place, park, or drive upon any park property any motor driven vehicle, except upon duly specified road and parking lot areas. 14. Containers. No glass containers will be allowed in Corcoran city parks. Penalty, see § 10.99 15. Tobacco. No person shall use tobacco products or electronic delivery devices in city-owned parks, open space areas, pavilions, shelters, buildings, including trails used for walking and biking or on property for which the City retains a perpetual easement for public use as a park. This division does not apply to the use of tobacco products in motor vehicles legally parked on the premises of city-owned parks, open spaces and recreational facilities. 83-4 16. Golf. No person shall hit, drive, stroke or otherwise propel a golf ball or practice golf ball upon, in, over or across any street, avenue, alley or public place including public parks except within areas of public parks which have been designated for that activity. (Ord. 305, passed 07-23-15, Ord. 440, passed 11-10-21) PARK SHELTER RENTAL. Any party wishing to reserve the park shelter building must have a permit from the city in writing. The city reserves the right to refuse rental based on past experience with a renter or established policy governing type of use. A fee and deposit, in an amount to be set from time to time by council resolution shall be paid 72 hours in advance. If the premises are left the way they were found, and no damages done to the property, the initial damage deposit will be refunded. The renter shall be responsible for any damage cost beyond the initial deposit amount. USE OF BALL FIELDS. All users of the ball fields must pay a fee and damage deposit in an amount to be set from time to time by council resolution. This fee and deposit shall be paid 72 hours in advance of the tournament, except for the City of Corcoran Park benefits. If the premises are left the way they were found, and no damage is done to the property, the initial damage deposit will be refunded. The renter shall be responsible for any damage cost beyond the initial deposit amount. Any tournament with 3.2 malt liquor sales must obtain a city 3.2 malt liquor licenses. (Ord. 238, passed 11-20-06, Ord. 452, passed 02-24-22) Park Rules Signs Examples 7c2. Page 1 of 5 STAFF REPORT Agenda Item 8a. Parks and Trails Commission Meeting: April 18, 2024 Prepared By: Natalie Davis McKeown Topic: Heather Meadows 3rd Addition Open Space & Preservation Plat (PIDs 05-119-23-31-0001; 05-119-23-32-0001; 08-119-23- 22-0011) (City File No. 24-002) Action Required: Recommendation Review Deadline: August 1, 2024 1. Request The applicants, Mark and Markus Lee, propose an Open Space & Preservation (OS&P) plat on 88.22 acres near Oakdale Drive and Heather Lane. The plat will result in 12 buildable lots ranging from 2.3 – 4 acres in size and 44.8 acres of open space to be preserved as farmland in two outlots. 2. Context Background The plat consists of three existing properties. A residential parcel of 0.39- acres, an original farmstead of 52.06 acres, and a 35.04- acre parcel that was platted as Outlot A of Heather Meadows 2nd Addition in 1999. The farmstead has 5 development rights, and the existing residential parcel of 0.39-acres has 1 implied development right. The City’s OS&P Plat allows for development rights to be increased (up to 200%) in exchange for Figure 1 Site Location Page 2 of 5 half the acreage set aside as open space as well as other design standards, such as a paved public street with curb and gutter to serve the development. The original farmstead and Outlot A are both actively used for agricultural purposes, specifically tree and crop production. The farmstead includes a rural home in good condition with an attached garage and several outbuildings. A second dwelling built in the late 1800’s in need of restoration was demolished in 2022. The City Council reviewed a concept plan of this OS&P plat at their regular meeting on 7/14/2022. Zoning and Land Use All three properties are guided Rural/Ag Residential and zoned Rural Residential (RR) with the Shoreland Overlay District touching the southeast portions of the existing Outlot A and 52-acre farmstead. The site is located outside of the 2040 Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) boundary. Surrounding Properties All surrounding properties are guided Rural/Ag Residential and zoned Rural Residential. The present use of the surrounding properties appears to be predominately residential. Natural Characteristics of the Site The 2040 Comprehensive Plan Natural Resources Inventory Areas Map does not identify any significant natural plant communities within the proposed site. A wetland delineation for the site was completed in September 2023. Seven wetlands were found on the site (see page 3). Rush Creek is located nearby to the east of the existing farmstead and just south of existing Outlot A. The proximity to the creek is the reason why the shoreland overlay briefly touches both properties. It is also possible that there is floodplain on the site. Figure 2 Zoning Map Page 3 of 5 3. Analysis 2040 Parks and Trails Map The 2040 Parks and Trails Map provides guidance to the City for acquiring land for parks and trails. No parks or off-road trails are shown within the project boundaries. A proposed on-road trail is shown on Heather Lane and along Oakdale Drive. Figure 3 Wetland Delineation Page 4 of 5 Figure 4 2040 Parks and Trails Map Trails and Sidewalks No sidewalks are proposed or required for this rural development. However, the applicant is responsible for providing an on-road trail for Heather Lane and Oakdale Drive. The on-road trails on Heather Lane will most likely consist of a painted shoulder on the roadway, the final design requirement will be determined with Public Works. On- road trails do not count towards park dedication. Park Dedication The applicant’s plan does not include any land for park dedication. Park Dedication Calculation Park dedication will be handled entirely as cash-in-lieu of land. There are two existing lots/single-family homes today where 12 are now proposed. Each new lot (a total of 10 lots) will be required to pay park dedication fees per the fee schedule adopted at the time of final plat approval. The 2024 fee schedule provides the park dedication fee for single-family units is $5,954. The estimated park dedication due with the final plat is as follows: - 10 new single-family units x $5,954 = $59,540 4. Recommendation Staff recommends the Parks and Trails Commission to recommend approval of acceptance of park dedication requirements handled as entirely cash-in-lieu of land. Page 5 of 5 Attachments 1. Applicant Narrative 2. Preliminary Plat NARRATIVE HEATHER MEADOWS 3RD ADDITION LOCATION: 22901 Oakdale Drive, Corcoran, MN 55374 PID 05-119-23-33-0001 CONTACT INFORMATION: Owner: Markus Lee, Mark Lee 22901 Oakdale Drive Corcoran, MN 55374 763-350-3290 (Markus) 612-599-9294 (Mark) markus@leestreefarm.com Leebluewater@yahoo.com Engineer & Land Surveyor: Otto Associates, Inc. Paul Otto 9 West Division Street Buffalo, MN 55313 (763)682-4727 paul@ottoassoicates.com SITE DATA: Area: 88.22 acres Number of Lots: 12 Development Type: Open Space & Preservation Construction: Summer 2024 – Fall 2024 (wear course in 2025) DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION: The development proposes to preserve two large outlots for farming activities that will be owned by the current owner. It is anticipated that these will be future residential lots. Six of the twelve proposed lots are adjacent to the outlots. Only one lot is proposed adjacent to the existing Heather Meadows development in order to provide buffer from the new homes. The nearest proposed home is approximately 400’ away from the existing home. The street follows a ridge such that the proposed homes overlook wetlands and perimeter tree stands. It will be constructed as a single phase. Two existing homesteads are being platted into lots along Oakdale Drive. The existing outbuildings will be preserved with the exception of 2 buildings to be removed within Lot 1 Block 4. Buildings have been identified by Markus and city representatives during an onsite visit. UTILITIES: Individual septic systems and wells are proposed. LOT 1, BLOCK 4: This lot will remain under the same ownership as the actively farmed outlot. The Accessory Structures will remain with the exception of two buildings to be removed that have been specified during an onsite visit with city representatives and Markus Lee. Variance: Since the lots platted along Oakdale Drive aren’t new but rather the existing homesteads are being preserved, we are requesting a variance from the buffer standard. Conditional Use Permit: We are requesting a conditional use permit to continue to operate Lot 1 Block 4 under current Ag status. Lee’s Tree Farm (owned by Markus and Mark Lee) currently uses Lot 1 Block 4 and outlots as a staging area to grow, maintain and harvest trees. We are currently a tree farm and plan to continue growing trees in both out lots. Areas of the out lots that are not planted into trees will be planted into some sort of Ag crop. If Farming stops outbuildings on Lot 1 Block 4 will be removed and Lot 1 Block 4 will conform to current rural residential standards. There will be no impact to adjoining properties. We have been using this property to Farm trees for 3 years and plan to continue normal operations. There will be very little or no change to how it is currently being used. Under current Ag status we are able to successfully operate our farm and wish to keep current Ag status inclusive with the CUP. Tree Preservation Plan: There will be very minimal tree removal during this project. There is a current row of trees (wind break) running east and west that the road will have to go through. Very few trees will need to be removed during construction. Landscape Plan: Each Lot will have a minimum of one tree planted. Tree will be at least 2’’ caliper. HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCATION (HOA): There will be no HOA unless required by city. Covenants: We will not have any covenants that exceed current city requirements. Ou t l o t B 1 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ou t l o t A 1 4 2 H e a t h e r L a n e Oa k d a l e D r i v e 7 1 3 1 5 Heather Ln RU S H C R E E K L A Oa k d a l e D r i v e RU S H C R E E K L A N N Vicinity Map SHEET NO. OF SHEETS REV. NO. DATE BY DESCRIPTION DESIGNED DRAWN CHECKED DATE: PROJECT NO: Engineers & Land Surveyors, Inc.SSOCIATES 9 West Division StreetBuffalo, MN 55313(763)682-4727Fax: (763)682-3522 www.ottoassociates.comHEATHER MEADOWS THIRD ADDITION Mark Lee Corcoran, MN PRELIMINARY PLAT 22-0177 01-16-2416 Feet 0 100 200 PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HEATHER MEADOWS THIRD ADDITION Ou t l o t B 1 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ou t l o t A 1 4 2 H e a t h e r L a n e Oa k d a l e D r i v e 7 1 3 1 5 Heather Ln RU S H C R E E K L A N SHEET NO. OF SHEETS REV. NO. DATE BY DESCRIPTION DESIGNED DRAWN CHECKED DATE: PROJECT NO: Engineers & Land Surveyors, Inc.SSOCIATES 9 West Division StreetBuffalo, MN 55313(763)682-4727Fax: (763)682-3522 www.ottoassociates.comHEATHER MEADOWS THIRD ADDITION Mark Lee Corcoran, MN PRELIMINARY WETLAND BUFFER PLAN 22-0177 01-16-2425 Feet 0 60 120 Oa k d a l e D r i v e RU S H C R E E K L A N Feet 0 100 200 SHEET NO. OF SHEETS REV. NO. DATE BY DESCRIPTION DESIGNED DRAWN CHECKED DATE: PROJECT NO: Engineers & Land Surveyors, Inc.SSOCIATES 9 West Division StreetBuffalo, MN 55313(763)682-4727Fax: (763)682-3522 www.ottoassociates.comHEATHER MEADOWS THIRD ADDITION Mark Lee Corcoran, MN RESOURCE INVENTORY 22-0177 01-16-2411 Page 1 of 6 STAFF REPORT Agenda Item 8b. Parks and Trails Commission Meeting: April 18, 2024 Prepared By: Natalie Davis McKeown Topic: Fairway Shores Villas at Cook Lake Preliminary Plat (PID 25-119-23-11-0001) (City File No. 24-006) Action Required: Recommendation 1. Application Request Mike Bergeron of Bergeron Development, the applicant, requests approval of a land use application that includes a preliminary plat to create 75 single-family residential lots and 5 oulots for the property located directly east of 7600 Maple Hill Rd, west of Cook Lake, and northeast of the County Road 10 (Bass Lake Road) and Maple Hill Road intersection. The subject property is roughly 40 acres. 2. Context Background The subject property is an undeveloped parcel of land used for agriculture up until this point. There is an adjacent property of roughly 16.5 acres to the east under the same ownership, but this property is located within Maple Grove. Utilities are stubbed to the site, and there is a pre-existing 65’ wide easement along the north and east portions of the site for utilities. Historically, this site was accessed through a private easement agreement with the Chastek property to the west. The Bass Lake Crossing Development stubbed Fir Lane to the southwest property line of this property. The City Council reviewed a concept plan for this application at their regular meeting on June 22, 2023. Zoning and Land Use Figure 1 Site Location Map Page 2 of 6 The proposed property is guided for low density residential and zoned RSF-2 (Single Family Residential 2). The application includes a request to rezone the property to a Planned Unit Development (PUD). A large majority of the property appears to be within the Shoreland Overlay District. There are no structures on the site, and the land use up to this point has been entirely agricultural. The property is within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) and Phase 1 of the 2040 Staging Plan. Surrounding Properties The guiding, zoning, and existing use of the surrounding properties are detailed in the table below. All surrounding properties are within the MUSA. Direction Guided Zoning District Use Staging Phase North Public / Semi-Public Public / Institutional Golf Course Phase 3 2030-2035 East Maple Grove Maple Grove Agriculture N/A South - Low Density Residential - Mixed Residential Planned Unit Development (PUD) - Bass Lake Crossing - Cook Lake Highlands - Residential - Daycare (under development) - Memory Care (approval granted) Phase 1 2020-2025 West Low Density Residential RSF-2 Agriculture (“Chastek property”) Phase 1 Natural Characteristics of the Site The 2040 Comprehensive Plan’s Natural Resource Inventory Areas map shows a high- quality maple/basswood natural community on the subject property. The applicant’s Figure 2 Zoning Map Page 3 of 6 plans preserve this area. A wetland delineation was completed on this property and finalized in January 2023. This process confirmed five wetlands throughout the property. Figure 3 Natural Resource Inventory Areas Map 3. Analysis 2040 Parks and Trails Map The 2040 Parks and Trails Map provides guidance to the City for acquiring land for parks and trails. No parks are shown within the vicinity of this project. A proposed off- road trail is shown starting in the northwest corner of the project boundary to the southeast portion of the site near Cook Lake. Trails and Sidewalks The applicant’s plans show an off-road trail starting in the northwest corner of the project boundary connecting to the trail to be dedicated on the western property (reviewed last month for the Chastek Family Farm preliminary plat), moving along the Figure 4 2040 Parks and Trails Plan Page 4 of 6 northern boundary, turning to the south to run to follow the wetland complex of Cook Lake, tying into the trail previously dedicated as part of Cook Lake Highlands in the southeast portion of the site, which ultimately connects to the existing trail through Bass Lake Crossing. For off-road trails, the City policy is to require an 8’ wide trail in a 20’ easement. Figure 5 Trail Exhibit The proposed trail alignment is different than what is shown on the 2040 Parks and Trails map, but staff believes it makes sense for the trail to follow Cook Lake as much as possible. Staff notes the grade change for the trail in the northwest corner of the site Page 5 of 6 does appear to be significant and will be reviewed by Public Works and Engineering for compliance with City practices and requirements. Should it be determined the trail needs to be relocated from this area, the applicant would still have the option to change the trail alignment to be more in line with what is shown in the 2040 Parks and Trails map; however, it should also be noted the grades could be challenging in this area as well. There are a few areas where the trail is proposed to be located in a required wetland/shoreland buffer. However, only “interpretive” trails can be located within required buffers. Bituminous trails are not permitted in these areas. Further, trails within floodplain do not count towards park dedication. The applicant will be required to locate the trail outside of the required buffers. Staff recommends that the applicant consider reducing the buffer in these areas to the minimum allowed and average the buffer by increasing the width elsewhere as allowed by City Code. It may be that there will be a few lots with a trail easement in their backyard in order to provide a trail connection while meeting the buffer requirements. The plans show a sidewalk (as shown in blue in Figure 6) on one side of the road for most of the internal public streets as required in the urban area of Corcoran. However, sidewalks will need to be provided up to the cul-de-sac of Street C, Street D, and Street E. The internal connection to the off-road trail is provided by the sidewalk on Street C. There is roughly 12% of open space proposed as part of the Planned Unit Development proposal, but it should be noted this will be considered private open space. The developer is responsible for “making certain improvements for park, playground, trail, and public open space purposes, including, but not limited to, finished grading and ground cover for all park, playground, trail, and public open spaces within their developments. No credit towards the required dedication shall be given for this work. The City reserves the right to pave the trails or require the developer to pave off-road trails. Should the City require the developer to pave the trails, the City will reimburse the Developer for the costs for paving the trail per the adopted fee schedule.” Park Dedication Figure 6 Sidewalk Exhibit Page 6 of 6 The applicant’s plans currently reflect an off-road trail easement of approximately 1.01 acres to be dedicated to the City. This is a preliminary estimate. The exact dimensions of the trail easement area may be adjusted as the net acreage of the easement is confirmed and the alignment is finalized. Park Dedication Calculation The preliminary plat includes a total site area of 40.56 acres. Park dedication is based on the net land area which is defined as the gross land area minus wetlands, areas below the 100-year ordinary high-water level, and right-of-way or easements for existing public streets. The plans indicate a net land area of 30.9 acres. The current park dedication ordinance requires 10% of the land area (or the market value of that land) for a low-density residential development. In this case, the developer would be required to dedicate the following: - 10% of 30.90 acres = 3.09 acres Assuming the final alignment consists of only upland, a trail corridor of 1.01 acres would provide roughly 32.69% of the required park dedication. The final park dedication calculation will be based on the final land area calculations provided with the final plat. The remaining portion of the park dedication requirement will be handled as cash-in-lieu of land. The 2024 fee schedule provides that the park dedication fee for a single-family unit is $5,954. Park dedication is based on the adopted fee schedule in place at the time of the final plat, but for discussion purposes, the anticipated formula is as follows: - 75 single-family units x $5,954 = $446,550 - Less 32.69% = $145,977.20 - Remaining Estimated Cash Due = $300,572.80 4. Recommendation Staff recommends park dedication requirements be satisfied with a combination of the off-road trail easement and cash-in-lieu of land. Attachments: 1. Applicant’s Narrative 2. Trail Exhibit 3. Open Space Exhibit 4. Preliminary Plans Fairway Shores Villas at Cook Lake Development Narrative Revised 3/22/24. Property: Leuer Parcel in Corcoran/Maple Grove PID: 25-119-23-11-0001 40.56 Acres PID: 30-119-22-20-0002 16.54 Acres Property Owners: Catherine & Peter Leuer Developer-Bergeron Homes & Development, Inc. Mike Bergeron: 612-388-2553 bergeronhomes@hotmail.com Concept Sketch Plans: Carlson McCain Brian Krystofiak: 763-489-7905 bkrystofiak@carlsonmccain.com Proposed Zoning: PUD (Shoreland Development) • Lots: 75 Single Family Lots (20 lots are 55’ wide, 55 lots are larger) § 55’ Minimum Lot Width § 125’ Minimum Lot Depth § Except Lot 1, Block 1 § 6,875 sf Minimum Lot Area § 9,405 sf Average Lot Area § 13,454 sf Largest Lot Area § Front Yard Set Back: 25’ § Side Yard Set Back: 7.5 each Side, 15’ Total § Side Yard Setback Corner Lot: 25’ § Rear Yard Setback: 25’ § 5’ Concrete Walks § 8’ Paved Trail Bergeron Homes & Development, Inc would like to create a luxury villa community with 75 single-family one-story villa style homes on a combined 57.1 (40.56 & 16.54) acres of land located along Cook Lake NE, also bordering Rush Creek Golf Course, and the Bass Lake Crossing villa development. The entrance for this development will be at the end of Fir Ln in the Bass Lake Crossings neighborhood. The neighborhood will include walking trails, green spaces, and sidewalks around the development. There will be a custom neighborhood monument with landscaping located in Outlot E, on the east side as you enter Fairway Shores Villas. The proposed development would consist of detached Luxury villa style homes. We will have several different floor plans and numerous different front elevations to choose from. Floor plans will be a minimum of 1650 square feet on the main level, with the lower levels completed. The finished square footage will be 2600-3400. Therefore, be a welcome addition to the City of Corcoran’s tax base. The Villa style homes will be just like the villas we are currently building in our “Timbers Edge” Development in Plymouth. The exteriors will be fully sided with James Hardie siding or LP Smart Side. There will be a mix of siding textures for the fronts, using shakes, board & batten, lap siding and adding real stone accents, in addition to concrete front porches and 30-year architectural shingles. We like to mix up the colors, textures, and lines on a home to make each home look a little different. On Corner lots, we do 4-sided architecture. There will be a Master HOA with rules & regulations that all residence will adhere to. This master association will oversee the monumentation, mailboxes, landscape, retention basins and other common elements. Zoning: We are asking for the rezoning to continue building our villa style homes. They are in high demand for residences seeking low maintenance living with a smaller footprint. Villa style homes within a PUD promote a sense of community by clustering residences around shared amenities such as parks, walking trails, and green spaces. This type of development layout, in addition to adding a front porch on each home, encourages social interaction among residences creating a tight knit neighborhood atmosphere. This proposed Villa development aims to cater to residents seeking a combination of comfortable single-story living, low maintenance lifestyle and community amenities such as walking trails & greenspace. We will have a variety of home styles and lot sizes. There will a monthly HOA fee for snow removal & lawn mowing. So all the residents need to do is enjoy it. Bass Lake Crossings is a similar development to the south of this property. Rush Creek Golf Course is to the north; Cook Lake runs along the east and a possible development to the west that sounds somewhat like ours. The impacts on the surrounding properties will be minimal. It’s fairly secluded by Rush Creek Golf Course and Cook Lake. 16 acres of Cook Lake is part of the purchase of the development property. The Villa style developments primarily attract retired people. Some even leave to go south for the winters. The trips per day per household are much lower than the 2 story developments attracting predominantly young families, that go to and from work, children’s activities, etc. The HOA will also limit traffic by using one company for lawn or snow and another for sanitation, so they all come on the same day cutting down on traffic. This site is primarily open rolling farmland with minimal existing trees. The existing trees will be kept in the designated open space areas. The retention pond will capture and treat stormwater. Environmental Impacts are minimal. Only one wetland will be filled (Wetland #5, it’s 0.15 in size and MnRAM rating of low) the rest will be preserved. Pictured below. Planned Unit Development (PUD) The proposed site, Fairway Shores Villas has shoreland restrictions. The flexibility of a PUD to maximize lot count to take advantage of the views of Cook Lake and Rush Creek Golf Course. Our concept plan for this property needed to address building height requirements from the Shoreland Overlay District. The lot sizes in the RSF-2 zoning wouldn’t allow us to come close to the units per acre requirement. The PUD is the best fit for our villa style homes. Varying lot sizes to accommodate the several villa styles along with the one level to meet the height requirements for the Shoreland Overlay District. Corcoran PUD Public Benefits Policy. Criteria #16 Natural Resources -The proposed development was designed around the natural resources that were existing in, and around wetland #2, including the trees around it. Criteria #21. Higher Architectural standards. All homes in this proposed development will have the entire exterior siding with either James Hardie or LP Smartside. Each siding company offers 20+ prefinished colors. The majority, if not all the homes will include a stamped concrete front porch. We use real stone accents, 30-year Architectural shingles, and designer embellishments. On homes with corner lots, those homes will have added interest from all viewable sides. Criteria # 22. Lot Size Varity. Over 10% of the lots are 65’ wide or larger. We have 52 out of 75 lots that are over 7500 Square feet. We held an Open House at our Model Home In our “Villas at Timbers Edge” neighborhood in Plymouth on November 2nd. We thought it would be helpful to show neighbors exactly what we plan to build and how our current development looks. In attendance, we had Mathew Sumers, the President of the Bass Lake Crossings neighborhood. Lynn Alberts, Treasurer of the Bass Lake Crossings Neighborhood, and Mary Munsterteiger, a Realtor from the Bass Lake Crossings neighborhood. Natalie Davis with the City of Corcoran also attended. We were pleased to hear all the positive comments and feedback on our project. Concept Elevations STREET C STREET C STREET C B STR E E T A S T R E E T A S T R E E T D STRE E T E ST R E E T f:\jobs\10781 - 10800\10789 - leuer parcel\cad c3d\survey\10789_sba density exbt.dwgSave Date:04/04/24 BERGERON DEVELOPMENT 2605 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55446 of FAIRWAY SHORES VILLAS AT COOK LAKE Corcoran, Minnesota MET COUNSIL NET DENSITY EXHIBIT I hereby certify that this survey, plan or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota Print Name: Signature: Date:License #: DRAWN BY: ISSUE DATE: FILE NO: Revisions: 3 3C# 04/04/2024 2687 10 0 Y R H W L 10 0 Y R H W L 100 Y R H W L OH W W E T L A N D W E T L A N D WETLAND WETLAND WE T L A N D WE T L A N D SITE DATA 10 0 0 ' S H O R E L A N D T I E R W E T L A N D W E T L A N D WETLAND WETLAND WETLAND WE T L A N D STREET C STREET C STREET C B STR E E T A S T R E E T A S T R E E T D STRE E T E ST R E E T f:\jobs\10781 - 10800\10789 - leuer parcel\cad c3d\survey\fairway shores open space exbt.dwgSave Date:04/04/24 BERGERON DEVELOPMENT 2605 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55446 of FAIRWAY SHORES VILLAS AT COOK LAKE Corcoran, Minnesota PUD OPEN SPACE EXHIBIT I hereby certify that this survey, plan or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota Print Name: Signature: Date:License #: DRAWN BY: ISSUE DATE: FILE NO: Revisions: 1 1C# 04/04/2024 2687 SITE DATA POND I N G A R E A IN F I L T R A T I O N AR E A INFILTR A T I O N AREAPOND I N G AREA 10 0 Y R H W L 10 0 Y R H W L 100 Y R H W L OH W 10 0 0 ' S H O R E L A N D T I E R B A S S L A K E C R O S S I N G 1 S T A D D I T I O N RUSH C R E E K G O L F C O U R S E CO O K L A K E CH A S T E K P R O P E R T Y Fairway Shores Villas at Cook Lake Corcoran, Minnesota VICINITY MAP SITE COVER 1 Know what's below. before you dig.Call R BERGERON DEVELOPMENT 2605 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55446 of FAIRWAY SHORES VILLAS AT COOK LAKE Corcoran, Minnesota of f:\jobs\10781 - 10800\10789 - leuer parcel\cad c3d\engineering\prelim plans\10789_cover.dwgSave Date:04/10/24 14 Revisions: 1. 4/4/24 Per City CommentsPrint Name: Signature: Date:License #: Drawn: Designed: Date: I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota 2/20/24 JJO 2/20/24 Brian J. Krystofiak, P.E. 25063 BJK #10789 OWNER: OW N E R : OWNER: OWNER: OW N E R : OWNER: OWNER: OWNER: CO O K L A K E FI R L A N E f:\jobs\10781 - 10800\10789 - leuer parcel\cad c3d\survey\preplat\10789_excon.dwgSave Date:04/04/24 BERGERON DEVELOPMENT 2605 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55446 of FAIRWAY SHORES VILLAS AT COOK LAKE Corcoran, Minnesota EXISTING CONDITIONS Thomas R. Balluff, L.S.I hereby certify that this survey, plan or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota Print Name: Signature: Date:License #: 2/20/24 40361 DRAWN BY: ISSUE DATE: FILE NO: Revisions: 14 2NJS/BJS 2/20/24 2687 LEGEND STREET C STREET C STREET C B STR E E T A ST R E E T A S T R E E T D STRE E T E OWNER: OW N E R : OWNER: OWNER: OW N E R : OWNER: OWNER: OWNER: CO O K L A K E ST R E E T f:\jobs\10781 - 10800\10789 - leuer parcel\cad c3d\survey\preplat\10789_preplat index.dwgSave Date:04/04/24 BERGERON DEVELOPMENT 2605 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55446 of FAIRWAY SHORES VILLAS AT COOK LAKE Corcoran, Minnesota PRELIMINARY PLAT INDEX Thomas R. Balluff, L.S.I hereby certify that this survey, plan or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota Print Name: Signature: Date:License #: 2/20/24 40361 DRAWN BY: ISSUE DATE: FILE NO:14 3NJS 2/20/24 2687 LEGEND SEE SHEET 5 SEE SHEET 4 SITE DATA Revisions: 1. 4/4/24 per City Comments OWNER:OWNER: OWNER: CO O K L A K E ST. B FI R L A N E STR E E T E ST R E E T A f:\jobs\10781 - 10800\10789 - leuer parcel\cad c3d\survey\preplat\10789_preplat.dwgSave Date:04/04/24 BERGERON DEVELOPMENT 2605 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55446 of FAIRWAY SHORES VILLAS AT COOK LAKE Corcoran, Minnesota PRELIMINARY PLAT Thomas R. Balluff, L.S.I hereby certify that this survey, plan or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota Print Name: Signature: Date:License #: 2/20/24 40361 DRAWN BY: ISSUE DATE: FILE NO: Revisions: 1. 4/4/24 per City Comments 14 4NJS 2/20/24 2687 OW N E R : OW N E R : OWNER:OWNER: OWNER: CO O K L A K E STREET C STREET C ST R E E T A S T R E E T D STREET C f:\jobs\10781 - 10800\10789 - leuer parcel\cad c3d\survey\preplat\10789_preplat.dwgSave Date:04/04/24 BERGERON DEVELOPMENT 2605 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55446 of FAIRWAY SHORES VILLAS AT COOK LAKE Corcoran, Minnesota PRELIMINARY PLAT Thomas R. Balluff, L.S.I hereby certify that this survey, plan or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota Print Name: Signature: Date:License #: 2/20/24 40361 DRAWN BY: ISSUE DATE: FILE NO:14 5NJS 2/20/24 2687 Revisions: 1. 4/4/24 per City Comments BERGERON DEVELOPMENT 2605 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55446 of FAIRWAY SHORES VILLAS AT COOK LAKE Corcoran, Minnesota of f:\jobs\10781 - 10800\10789 - leuer parcel\cad c3d\engineering\prelim plans\10789_site.dwgSave Date:04/10/24 14 Revisions: 1. 4/4/24 Per City CommentsPrint Name: Signature: Date:License #: Drawn: Designed: Date: I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota 2/20/24 JJO 2/20/24 Brian J. Krystofiak, P.E. 25063 BJK #10789 Know what's below. before you dig.Call R PRELIMINARY SITE & UTILITY PLAN INDEX 6 SITE PLAN LEGEND SHORELAND TIER 1 (320') SHORELAND TIER 2 (320') SHORELAND TIER 3 (360') OHW (942.37) OHW (942.37) SHORELAND TIER 1 (320') SHORELAND TIER 2 (320') SHORELAND TIER 3 (360') BERGERON DEVELOPMENT 2605 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55446 of FAIRWAY SHORES VILLAS AT COOK LAKE Corcoran, Minnesota of f:\jobs\10781 - 10800\10789 - leuer parcel\cad c3d\engineering\prelim plans\10789_site.dwgSave Date:04/09/24 14 Revisions: 1. 4/4/24 Per City CommentsPrint Name: Signature: Date:License #: Drawn: Designed: Date: I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota 2/20/24 JJO 2/20/24 Brian J. Krystofiak, P.E. 25063 BJK #10789 PRELIMINARY SITE & UTILITY PLAN 7 BERGERON DEVELOPMENT 2605 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55446 of FAIRWAY SHORES VILLAS AT COOK LAKE Corcoran, Minnesota of f:\jobs\10781 - 10800\10789 - leuer parcel\cad c3d\engineering\prelim plans\10789_site.dwgSave Date:04/09/24 14 Revisions: 1. 4/4/24 Per City CommentsPrint Name: Signature: Date:License #: Drawn: Designed: Date: I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota 2/20/24 JJO 2/20/24 Brian J. Krystofiak, P.E. 25063 BJK #10789 PRELIMINARY SITE & UTILITY PLAN 8 11 KC 6 RB 6 HL 4 RM 9 BL 5 FM 10 HB 12 WO 5 RM PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE PLAN L2BERGERON DEVELOPMENT 2605 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55446 of FAIRWAY SHORES VILLAS AT COOK LAKE Corcoran, Minnesota of f:\jobs\10781 - 10800\10789 - leuer parcel\cad c3d\landscape\10789_landscape.dwgSave Date:04/04/24 3 Revisions: 1.04/04/24 - Per City CommentsPrint Name: Signature: Date:License #: Drawn: Designed: Date: I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Landscape Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota 2/20/24 RJR 2/20/24 Ryan J. Ruttger, RLA 56346 RJR #10789 4 FM 5 SB 6 CA 5 WP 6 BH 10 AE 4 BL 5 RM 1 VBC 3 JSG 3 KFG 4 RTD 3 SPG 3 KFG 19 DLB 7 SCS 13 LRS 4 SPG 9 DBH 3 KFG 16 DLB 3 SPG 3 JSG 3 RTD 3 KFG SYMBOL CODE QTY BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME SIZE CONTAINER TREES RM 14 Acer rubrum `Northwood`Northwood Red Maple 2.5" Cal.B&B FM 9 Acer x freemanii `Sienna`Sienna Glen Maple 2.5" Cal.B&B RB 6 Betula nigra Clump Form, 2.5" Cal Equivalent River Birch Multi-Trunk 10` Ht.B&B HB 10 Celtis occidentalis Common Hackberry 2.5" Cal.B&B HL 6 Gleditsia triacanthos inermis `Harve`Northern Acclaim Thornless Honey Locust 2.5" Cal.B&B KC 11 Gymnocladus dioica `Espresso`Kentucky Coffeetree 2.5" Cal.B&B WO 12 Quercus bicolor Swamp White Oak 2.5" Cal.B&B BL 13 Tilia americana `Boulevard`Boulevard Linden 2.5" Cal.B&B AE 10 Ulmus americana `Princeton`American Elm 2.5" Cal.B&B CONIFEROUS TREES BH 6 Picea glauca densata Black Hills Spruce 6` Ht.B&B WP 5 Pinus strobus White Pine 6` Ht.B&B ORNAMENTAL TREES SB 5 Amelanchier x grandiflora `Autumn Brilliance` Clump Form, 1.5" Cal Equivalent Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry 7` Ht.B&B CA 6 Malus x `Prairifire` Red Flowers Prairifire Crabapple 1.5" Cal.B&B SHRUBS RTD 7 Cornus sericea `Alleman`s Compact`Dwarf Red Twig Dogwood #5 Cont. DBH 9 Diervilla lonicera Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle #5 Cont. SPG 10 Spiraea x bumalda `Goldflame` Gold Foliage, Red Flowers Goldflame Spirea #5 Cont. VBC 1 Viburnum trilobum `Bailey Compact` Red Fall Color Bailey`s Compact American Cranberry Bush #5 Cont. EVERGREEN SHRUBS JSG 6 Juniperus chinensis `Sea Green`Sea Green Juniper #5 Cont. GRASSES KFG 12 Calamagrostis x acutiflora `Karl Foerster`Feather Reed Grass #3 Cont. PERENNIALS DLB 35 Hemerocallis x `Baja` Red Flowers Baja Daylily #1 Cont. LRS 13 Perovskia atriplicifolia `Little Spire`Little Spire Russian Sage #1 Cont. SCS 7 Sedum spectabile `Autumn Joy`Stonecrop #1 Cont. GROUND COVERS ROCK 507 sf Rock Mulch Non-Woven Geotextile Incidental 1.5" Trap Rock Mulch 4" Depth TI 135,095 sf Type I - Turf Seed Mix Refer to notes for acceptable seeding methods Seeding Rate 180 lb/ac MnDOT Seed Mix 25-151 seed TII 73,799 sf Type II - Stormwater Seed Mix Refer to notes for acceptable seeding methods. Seeding Rate 52.0 lb/ac MnDOT Seed Mix 33-261 seed TIII 220,613 sf Type III - Native Seed Mix Refer to notes for acceptable seeding methods. Seeding Rate 50.0 lb/ac MnDOT Seed Mix 35-241 seed PLANT SCHEDULE PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE PLAN L3BERGERON DEVELOPMENT 2605 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55446 of FAIRWAY SHORES VILLAS AT COOK LAKE Corcoran, Minnesota of f:\jobs\10781 - 10800\10789 - leuer parcel\cad c3d\landscape\10789_landscape.dwgSave Date:04/04/24 3 Revisions: 1.04/04/24 - Per City CommentsPrint Name: Signature: Date:License #: Drawn: Designed: Date: I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Landscape Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota 2/20/24 RJR 2/20/24 Ryan J. Ruttger, RLA 56346 RJR #10789 BERGERON DEVELOPMENT 2605 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55446 of FAIRWAY SHORES VILLAS AT COOK LAKE Corcoran, Minnesota of f:\jobs\10781 - 10800\10789 - leuer parcel\cad c3d\engineering\prelim plans\10789_tree.dwgSave Date:04/04/24 3 Revisions: 1.04/04/24 - Per City CommentsPrint Name: Signature: Date:License #: Drawn: Designed: Date: I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Landscape Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota 2/20/24 RJR 2/20/24 Ryan J. Ruttger, RLA 56346 RJR #10789 T1 TREE PRESERVATION PLAN 4 VICINITY MAP SITE BERGERON DEVELOPMENT 2605 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55446 of FAIRWAY SHORES VILLAS AT COOK LAKE Corcoran, Minnesota of f:\jobs\10781 - 10800\10789 - leuer parcel\cad c3d\engineering\prelim plans\10789_tree.dwgSave Date:04/04/24 3 Revisions: 1.04/04/24 - Per City CommentsPrint Name: Signature: Date:License #: Drawn: Designed: Date: I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Landscape Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota 2/20/24 RJR 2/20/24 Ryan J. Ruttger, RLA 56346 RJR #10789 TREE PRESERVATION PLAN T2 4 BERGERON DEVELOPMENT 2605 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55446 of FAIRWAY SHORES VILLAS AT COOK LAKE Corcoran, Minnesota of f:\jobs\10781 - 10800\10789 - leuer parcel\cad c3d\engineering\prelim plans\10789_tree.dwgSave Date:04/04/24 3 Revisions: 1.04/04/24 - Per City CommentsPrint Name: Signature: Date:License #: Drawn: Designed: Date: I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Landscape Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota 2/20/24 RJR 2/20/24 Ryan J. Ruttger, RLA 56346 RJR #10789 TREE PRESERVATION PLAN T3 4 BERGERON DEVELOPMENT 2605 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55446 of FAIRWAY SHORES VILLAS AT COOK LAKE Corcoran, Minnesota of f:\jobs\10781 - 10800\10789 - leuer parcel\cad c3d\engineering\prelim plans\10789_tree.dwgSave Date:04/04/24 3 Revisions: 1.04/04/24 - Per City CommentsPrint Name: Signature: Date:License #: Drawn: Designed: Date: I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Landscape Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota 2/20/24 RJR 2/20/24 Ryan J. Ruttger, RLA 56346 RJR #10789 TREE INVENTORY T4 4 Page 1 of 4 9a. 8200 County Road 116  Corcoran, MN 55340 763-420-2288  www.corcoranmn.gov MEMO Meeting Date: April 18, 2024 To: Parks & Trails Commission From: Dwight Klingbeil, Planning Technician Re: Planning Project Update Projects/comments in blue italics are new. The following is a status summary of active planning projects: 1. Kwik Trip CUP, Lot Line Adjustment, and Site Plan (PID 12-119-23-14-0006; 12-119- 23-14- 0004) (City File 23-006) Kwik Trip Inc. submitted a Site Plan, Lot Line Adjustment and CUP application for the two parcels north of Mama G’s in early 2023. A feasibility study was required to evaluate the infrastructure needs of the project. The feasibility study has been distributed to the applicant. The applicant has resubmitted application materials for this item. Staff is currently reviewing these materials for completeness and the item is not currently scheduled for any upcoming meetings. 2. Commercial and Industrial Development Standards (Citywide) (City File 23-023) The purpose of this zoning ordinance amendment is to address and evaluate the allowed uses and use specific standards within commercial and industrial developments. The Council adopted a work plan at the November 20, 2023, regular meeting, and requested the Planning Commission to provide their initial feedback. The Planning Commission discussed this item at the December 5, 2023, meeting and expressed their desire Commercial and Industrial Development Standards address a number of items such as: specific architectural standards, infrastructure investment incentives, encouragement toward sustainable development practices, proper transitions of intensities and height, the permitted and conditional uses of each zoning type, verbiage, and lighting standards City Staff prepared a survey for current landowners and lessees to express their opinions on items to be addressed with this update. Staff mailed the online survey invitation to property owners and tenants whose property is either currently zoned, or guided for Commercial, Industrial, or Mixed-Use. The comment period for this survey closed on January 31, 2024. Staff is reviewing the Page 2 of 4 9a. responses in preparation for the draft update to the Commercial and Industrial Standards. At the February 8, 2024, City Council meeting, staff was directed to prioritize Rural Commercial (CR) and Transitional Rural Commercial (TCR) district updates to be approved by the end of quarter 2. Staff prepared a revised work plan to be reviewed at the March 28th Council meeting to reflect the change in direction. Staff anticipates a second Planning Commission discussion on April 4, 2024. Feedback from the Planning Commission and Business Community Survey will be shared with the City Council at the April 25, 2024, regular Council meeting for further direction. 3. 3019 Addition Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Preliminary Plat (PID 07-119-23-14-0003) (City File 23-027) Craig Scherber & Associates LLC applied for a Preliminary Plat, Rezoning, and Comprehensive Plan Amendment for a Residential and Commercial Development on the property at PID 07-119-23-14-0003. The application includes 15 commercial lots and 4 single-family residential lots. The applicant received Council feedback on a concept version of this proposal at the February 8, 2024, meeting. A feasibility study is underway to evaluate the infrastructure needs of the project. This item is not currently scheduled for any upcoming meetings. 4. Hope Community Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary PUD, Preliminary Plat (PIDs 11-119-23-14-0003, 11-119-23-14-0005, 11-119-23- 14-0006, and 11-119-23-11-0012) (City File 23-028). Hope Community Church submitted application materials for a Preliminary Plat, Preliminary PUD, Rezoning, and Comprehensive Plan Amendment to allow for a mixed-use development around Hope Community Church. The proposed development includes medical offices, retail space, market rate apartments, townhomes, senior villas, and assisted living units. The Planning Commission recommended approval after the public hearing was held for this item during the February 1, 2024, Planning Commission meeting. During the February 22, 2024, regular Meeting, the Council voted to approve this item with additional conditions. 5. Khacholing Center Place of Worship CHOL IUP (PID 06-119-23-13-0002) (City File 23- 029) Lobsang Yeshi & Nga Thi Ngoc Nguyen, of the Khacholing Center, applied for a Interim Use Permit to hold regular religious classes within a room at 23360 Oakdale Drive. The Public Hearing for this item was held during the March 12, 2024, Planning Commission meeting. After the public testimony, the Commission motioned to recommend denial of this item. The applicant has withdrawn their application, this item is not currently scheduled for any upcoming meetings. 6. Pioneer Trail Industrial Park Final Plat & Final PUD (PID 32-119-23-43-0005, 32- 119-23-43-0006, 32-119-23-43-0013)(City File 23-030). Contour Development LLC applied for a Final Plat and a Final PUD at 6210 Pioneer Trail. The application consists of 0 lots and 3 outlots. This application is incomplete for City review and is not currently scheduled for any upcoming meetings. 7. Tavera 6 Final Plat & Final PUD (PID 35-119-23-11-0003) (City File 23-032). Lennar submitted application materials for the Final Plat and Final PUD for Tavera 6th Addition, and staff is reviewing the materials for completeness. Lennar also requests an easement vacation from the Drainage & Utility easement over outlots A, B, C, J and K of Tavera 4, to allow the platting of Tavera 6. This item was approved by Council during the March 28, 2024, regular City Council meeting. Page 3 of 4 9a. 8. Woodland Hills Preliminary Plat, Rezone, & Variance (PID 36-119-23-33-0010, 36-119- 23-33- 0003, 36-119-23-33-0007) (City File 23-033). Woodland Hills of Corcoran, Inc. & Gonyea Company submitted application materials for a Preliminary Plat, Rezoning, and a Variance to develop 60 single-family lots on the northeast corner of the Hackamore Road and County Road 116 intersection. The proposal is to create 60 detached single-family lots, 1 amenity lot, and 5 outlots on a 36.74-acre site. Council provided informal feedback to the applicant’s concept plan (Northeast Hackamore 116 Concept Plan) during the July 27, 2023, Regular Meeting. The public hearing for this item was held during the March 12, 2024, Planning Commission meeting. After some discussion, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat, rezoning, comprehensive plan amendment, and the side-yard setback variance. The Commission recommended denial of the buffer yard variance and the variance from the maximum garage door area. This item has been scheduled for the March 28, 2024, Council Meeting. 9. Chastek Farm Preliminary Plat, Preliminary PUD, Rezoning (PID 25-119-23-12-0002) (City File 23-034). Trek Real Estate & Development, Inc. submitted an application for a Preliminary Plat, Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD), and Rezoning of the Chastek Farm located at 7600 Maple Hill Road. The request is to allow the development of 117 single-family for-sale lots on the 38.16-acre site. 101 of these lots would have a width of 55 feet, and the remaining 16 would have a width of 65 feet. This item is complete for City review and has been scheduled for the May 2, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting. 10. Heather Meadows 3rd Addition Preliminary Plat/OS&P (PIDs 05-119-23-31-0001 & 088-119-23- 22-0011) (City File 24-002). Mark and Markus Lee, of ML Unlimited LLC, submitted a preliminary plat application to create 12 single-family lots and 2 outlots at 22901 Oakdale Drive. The proposal includes platting the two existing homes on Oakdale Drive and extending Heather Lane southward to plat 10 additional lots. To satisfy the requirements of the Open Space & Preservation density bonuses, this proposal includes the preservation of 44.8-acres of open space in two outlots. This application is incomplete for City review and is not currently scheduled for upcoming meetings. 11. 610 Extension Business Park Concept Plan (PID 12-119-23-23-0001) (City File 24-003). United Properties submitted a Concept Plan application to develop a business park at the Oswald Farm, located at 19510 County Road 30. The narrative provided by the applicant describes the proposed business park to range from 864,000 - 1,017,500 sq ft on the 76.89-acre parcel. The applicant submitted revised plans which indicate two 128,000 sq ft buildings, and two 168,000 sq ft buildings. This item is expected to be discussed at the May 23, 2024, City Council meeting. 12. Tavera 4 Vacation (PID 35-119-23-44-0115 & 35-119-23-44-0116) (City File 24-004). Lennar has submitted an application for an easement vacation of a Drainage & Utility easement on Block 2, Lots 10 and 11. Council approved the request at the March 28, 2024, meeting. 13. Scharber Garage CUP (PID 31-119-23-14-0009) (City File 24-005). James Scharber has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of an accessory structure with sidewalls that exceed 10 feet in height in the side yard of Page 4 of 4 9a. 6650 Pioneer Trail. The public hearing for this item was held during the April 4, 2024, Planning Commission meeting. After brief discussion, the Commission recommended approval of the request. 14. Fairway Shores Villas at Cook Lake Preliminary Plat, Preliminary PUD, Rezoning & Comprehensive Plan Amendment (PID 25-119-23-11-0001) (City File 24-006). Bergeron Development submitted an application for Fairway Shores Villas at Cook Lake, located at PID 25-119-23-11-0001. The application includes a preliminary plat, a preliminary PUD, a rezoning, and a Comprehensive Plan to allow for the development of 75 single family villas. This item is incomplete for City review and is tentatively scheduled for the May 2, 2024, Planning Commission meeting. 15. Red Barn Pet Retreat Final Plat (PID 01-119-23-44-0045) (City File 24-007). RAM General Contracting, Inc. submitted a Final Plat and Variance application for Red Barn Pet Retreat on Outlot A of Bellwether 2nd Addition. The proposed final plat includes one lot for Red Barn Pet Retreat and one outlot for future development. The applicant also requests approval of a variance to allow development prior to the availability of municipal services on the property. The public hearing for the variance request was held during the April 4, 2024, Planning Commission meeting. After some discussion, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the requested variance. 16. Tonka Auto CUP (PID 26-119-23-12-0004) (City File 24-008). Jake Hautman submitted a Conditional Use Permit application to allow the operation of an auto repair business, Tonka Auto, at 20201 County Road 50. The application is incomplete for city review and is not currently scheduled for any upcoming meetings. 17. Corcoran Industrial Northeast (PID 01-119-23-11-0001)(City File 24-010). Hemple Real Estate is seeking Council feedback on conceptual light industrial development at 10585 County Road 101. The plan includes 2 primary industrial buildings ranging from 200,200 to 342,000 sq ft on a 78.85-acre site. The applicant received informal feedback from the Council during the March 28, 2024, Council meeting. This item is not currently scheduled for any upcoming meetings. 9b. 8200 County Road 116  Corcoran, MN 55340 763-420-2288  www.corcoranmn.gov MEMO Meeting Date: April 18, 2024 To: Parks and Trails Commission From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor Re: Recreation Supervisor Update ______________________________________________________________________ The following is a summary of what Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck has been overseeing since the last meeting. • Youth Baseball: Ordered apparel, communicated with coaches and parents, scheduled photo night, and took additional late registrations. • Night to Unite: Met with a community member to determine alternative food options, updated the sponsorship letter, created a SignUpGenius for volunteers, and began working on the coloring page. • Park Planning: Continued work with HKGi to develop the concept plan for the April 18 Parks and Trails Commission Meeting, as well as planning for the April 25 Joint Work Session between the Commission and the City Council. • Youth Soccer: Opened registration, answered parent questions, updated website information, and confirmed photo night dates. • Other: Put together Parks and Trails Commission packet materials, began creation of policy materials for presentation to the Parks and Trails Commission future meetings, compiled information for City Council regarding Parks and Recreation related items, wrote parks and recreation related articles for the quarterly newsletter, and attended development review meetings. Attachments: None Agenda Item 10a. 8200 County Road 116  Corcoran, MN 55340 763-420-2288  www.corcoranmn.gov MEMO Meeting Date: April 18, 2024 To: Parks and Trails Commission From: Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk Re: City Council Report The last City Council report given to the Planning Commission was March 12, 2024. The following is a recap of some of the items discussed at City Council meetings since that time. A full recap can be found by reviewing the approved City Council minutes on the website. March 28, 2024, Council Meeting • Recognize Clyde Bechtold o Council recognized Clyde Bechtold for 33 years of service with the City of Corcoran and his retirement. • Review 4M Fund Investments o Council requested rates on other funds, lack fiduciary, and requested staff bring back to Council for further discussion and review. • Organics Recycling o Council heard presentations from Hennepin County, MPCA, and Republic Services. Public Hearing scheduled at the April 11 Council meeting and further Council discussion and review. • Khacholing Center CHOL IUP o Applicant requested application be removed. Item was placed on the May 23 Council meeting schedule. • Woodland Hills CA, RZZ, PP, and VAR o Council heard staff presentation and noted changes to the variance ordinance with the final variance reviewed at the April 11 Council meeting. Council requested “Very Low Density” term be changed to “Conservation Density”. (Confirm with Natalie) • Tavera 4th Easement Vacation o Council approved. • Tavera 6th Easement Vacation o Council approved. Agenda Item 10a. • Corcoran Industrial NE Concept Plan o Council provided informational comments. • Revise Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts – Three Phases o Council approved work plan and requested staff notify the property owner of the timeline. • Water Tower Logo o Council requested staff obtain estimate for a monochrome black logo and bring back to Council for review. April 11, 2024, Council Meeting • Maria’s Voice o Presentation on domestic violence and referenced materials available for the city to use to help support those in need, or to help loved ones identify the signs of domestic abuse. • Resolution 2024-32 Opposing House and Senate Bills – Local Authority o Council supported and approved; 5-0 • Resolution 2024-30 NW Area Jaycees Tree Donation o Council thanked the NW Area Jaycees and approved; 5-0 • Public Hearing: Organics Recycling Requirement o Council directed staff to obtain three estimates for recycling, adopted the amended ordinance (Chapter 117) regarding requirement for solid waste haulers to offer organics recycling. Staff is prepared to received public participation in the new program effective May 1, 2024. • ALPR Camera Discussion o Council approved 9 cameras per grant funding two years, with staff direction on changing police processes regarding identifying license plates. Council commented on discontinuing the program if Council desires to do so during the two year trial. • Water Tower Logo o Council approved two full-color logos facing east west with visual site lines along County Road 30 and at the intersection of County Road 116 and County Road 30. • Consider Taking Employment Action o Council terminated employment of administrative services director. • Position Classification and Compensation Study o Council approved a comprehensive position classification study for all job descriptions. • City Council Resignation and Declaration of Vacancy o Council accepted resignation of Councilmember Alan Schultz as of April 30, 2024, and declared a council seat vacancy. AGENDA ITEM 10c. April 9, 2024 Date Park Dedication Memorial Park Maintenance Combined Fund Balance 415-10100 415-10102 09/16 Beginning Balance 364,189.75 9,097.68 373,287.43 09/22 Interest 0.23 11/22 Zewde Subdivision 4,628.00 11/22 Garages Too 20,645.82 12/22 Kariniemi Meadows 23,741.64 12/22 Interest 0.28 01/23 Stantec Invoice 2044165 - Park Planning (118.00) 03/23 Lennar Tavera 4th Addition Park Dedication Fee 140,605.36 04/23 Lennar Tavera 5th Addition Park Dedication Fee 120,328.00 04/23 Pulte Homes Walcott Glenn Park Dedication Fee 470,617.00 03/23 Interest 0.28 06/23 Interest 0.29 07/23 Grove Nursery - Memorial Garden Plants (482.90) 08/23 Grove Nursery - Top Soil (14.60) 08/23 Transfer between bank accounts 497.50 10/23 Rush Creek Reserve 3 104,842.17 10/23 Memorial Garden (242.65) 06/23 Interest (01/2023-06/2023) 63,196.04 12/23 Interest (07/2023-12/2023) 130,102.17 ENDING BALANCE 4,196,751.77 11,055.35 4,207,807.12 CITY OF CORCORAN PARK CAPITAL FUND REPORT CASH FUNDS 10c. April 9, 2024 Date Park Dedication Memorial Park Maintenance City Park Improvement Combined Fund Balance 415-10100 415-10102 415-10100 06/21 NW Jaycees-City Park Improvement (Splash Pad)100,000.00 12/21 Hanover Athletic Association - Donation 45,000.00 06/23 Corcoran Athletics Association - City Park Donation 5,622.41 4,196,751.77 11,055.35 150,622.41 4,358,429.53 CITY OF CORCORAN PARK CAPITAL FUND REPORT CASH FUNDS