HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-06-20 Parks and Trails Agenda Packet CITY OF CORCORAN
Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission Agenda
June 20, 2017 - 7:00pm
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Agenda Approval
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – May 16, 2017*
5. Open Forum
6. Presentations
a. Annual Public Works Report – Pat Meister, Public Works Superintendent
7. Unfinished Business
a. Ravinia Neighborhood Park – Proposed Landscaping Plan*
b. Bass Lake Crossings – Proposed Trail Location*
8. New Business
a. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update*
b. Role of Student Commissioner*
9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational only*
10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report – Councilor Dejewski*
b. Garden Club Report
c. Elm Creek Watershed Commission Report – Sharon Meister
d. Park Dedication Fund
11. Other Business/Announcements
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
City Council Meetings
6/22/17 7/13/17 7/27/17 8/10/17 8/24/17 9/14/17 9/28/17
Robran Nybo Regan Krueger Meister Strehler Anderson
13. Adjournment
*Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the House Agenda Packet by
door.
CITY OF CORCORAN
Item 4a.
Parks and Trails Commission Meeting Minutes
May 16, 2017 - 7:00pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on May 16, 2017, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN.
Present were, Commissioners - Anderson, Krueger, Meister, and Nybo.
Also present were Seasonal Recreation Coordinator Bauer, and City Administrator Martens.
Absent were Commissioners Regan, Robran, and Strehler.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
Chairperson Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairperson Anderson invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Agenda Approval
a. Agenda
Motion: Made by Meister, seconded by Kreuger, to approve the agenda with the addition of 9c.
Roehlke Property update
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, and Nybo
(Motion carried 4:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – April 18, 2017
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Meister, to approve the minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, and Nybo Abstain: Krueger
(Motion carried 3:0)
5. Open Forum - None
6. Presentations
a. Annual Police Report – Matt Gottschalk, Director of Public Safety
Director of Public Safety Gottschalk updated the Commission on construction activities at the park,
after hours visitors at the park, importance of parks for allowing officers to engage with the
community, and Night to Unite planning. The Parks and Trails Commission was also thanked for the
work they’ve done to improve the Memorial Garden area which is used for the firearm safety field
day. Commissioners discussed Night to Unite planning for 2017, park patrols and activity, and
status of speed limit sign move request.
7. Unfinished Business
8. New Business
a. Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Preliminary PUD for
“Bass Lake Crossing” a residential development at County Road 10 & Larkin Road (PID 25-
119-23-13-0003, 25-119-23-13-0002 and 25-119-23-14-0002) (City File 17- 012)
City Administrator Martens presented the report highlighting Parks and Trails Commission
discussion points including trails, natural resources on the property, and park dedication. Jason
Biederwolf of MI Homes informed the Commission of the cleanup of environmental issues taking
place on site and their intent to preserve as many trees as possible in the northeast corner.
Commissioners discussed the need to preserve natural resources, use of native landscaping on the
site, trail spur to natural resources, the need for a trail to go through the site rather than to push it to
the property to the east, and bituminous trail instead of cement sidewalk.
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Kreuger, to recommend approval of land dedication for a trail
connection through the development with access to natural resources in northeast corner and a per
unit cash-in-lieu of land fee
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, and Nybo
(Motion carried 4:0)
CITY OF CORCORAN
Item 4a.
b. Commissioner Attendance Discussion
City Administrator Martens presented the report indicating that Commissioner Robran’s attendance
record would allow for the Commission to declare a vacancy if they wished. Commissioners
discussed the important traits Commissioner Robran brings to the Commission however that they
are only useful when he is present. Commission directed staff to advertise for commissioners in the
upcoming newsletter and to take no action at this time.
9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational only, no action taken
b. Student Commissioner Resignation – Karin Beck
City Administrator Martens informed the Commission that the Council had accepted the resignation
of Student Commissioner Karin Beck. Commissioners thanked Karin for her service and discussed
the need to attract additional student members.
c. Roehlke Property Update
Commissioner Krueger informed the Commission that the City Council authorized staff to work with
the Roehlke family attorney to draft a one year extension to the purchase agreement.
Commissioners discussed need for athletic space and proposed location.
10. Subcommittee and Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report
Councilmember LaFave provided background on City Council discussions related to the Roehlke
property including the need for additional funds and partners as well as the need to revisit the
discussion during the update of the comprehensive plan.
b. Garden Club Report
Commissioner Nybo shared a recommendation from a resident regarding placing a rain garden in
the Memorial Garden area. Chair Anderson and Commissioner Meister shared that this was a topic
they were considering and believe it would be a good site. Commissioners discussed costs and
maintenance related to a rain garden.
c. Elm Creek Watershed Commission Report – Sharon Meister
Commissioner Meister informed the Commission that staff have been authorized to execute an
agreement for the sub-watershed assessment. Commissioner Meister also discussed the need to
find locations for water monitoring. Commissioners discussed possible access to Jubert Lake from
adjacent properties.
d. Park Dedication Fund
City Administrator Martens informed the commission that the fund is approximately $506,000.
11. Other Business/Announcements
City Administrator Martens discussed the upcoming June meeting to review the parks chapter of the
comprehensive plan and the need to come prepared with recommended changes for the 2040 plan.
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
Commissioners reviewed the calendar.
Adjournment
Motion: Made by Meister, seconded by Krueger, to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, and Nybo
(Motion carried 4:0)
Submitted by
Brad Martens City Administrator
7a.
CITY OF CORCORAN
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MEMO
Meeting Date: April 18, 2017
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Brad Martens, City Administrator
Re: Ravinia Neighborhood Park Concept Review
______________________________________________________________________
At the February meeting, the Parks and Trails Commission reviewed two concepts for
the proposed neighborhood park in Ravinia. By consensus, the group preferred the the
overall design of the first, more open concept with the use of natural looking play
equipment from the second concept. Since that time, staff has worked with Wenck
Associates to update the concept with that direction. The updated concept is attached to
this report.
The next step in the process is to review the concept to ensure it meets the direction of
the Parks and Trails Commission and to consider moving the project forward with a
recommendation to the Council to begin grading and landscaping work in 2017. The
Commission should also discuss the schedule for installing playground equipment and
amenities. Specifically, should equipment and amenities be installed in 2018 ?
The following is an example schedule:
April 2017: Parks and Trails Commission recommends proceeding with park
development including grading and landscaping
April 2017: City Council authorizes staff to obtain quotes for recommended work
May 2017: Neighborhood meeting held with Ravinia residents and Hunter Road
neighborhood to inform them of project and obtain initial feedback on amenities
June 2017: Parks and Trails Commission reviews quotes and recommends
approval
July 2017: City Council reviews and approves quotes
August 2017: Grading and landscape work completed
September: Parks and Trails Commission and City Council authorize staff to
receive proposals for equipment
7a.
October 2017: Neighborhood meeting held with Ravinia residents and Hunter
Road neighborhood to review playground proposals
November 2017: Parks and Trails Commission recommend approval of a
playground proposal.
December 2017: City Council approves playground proposal
Spring 2018: Equipment installed
Attachment:
1. Ravinia Park Design – Wenck Associates
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TO: Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission
FROM: Kendra Lindahl, Landform
DATE: June 14, 2017 for the June 20, 2017 Parks and Trails Commission Meeting
RE: 2040 Comprehensive Plan (city file no. 17-001)
1.Summary
The City has begun the comprehensive planning process as required by State Law.
The May 18th Council work session built upon the work completed at the April 20th Council work
session where the City Council reviewed the results of the March 16th joint Council/Commission work
session, April 17th open house and results of the community survey. This work session included more
detailed discussion of land use alternatives. We prepared four different options for the Metropolitan
Urban Service Area (MUSA) boundary for Council consideration. It is important to remember that
these are intended only as a starting point for discussion. The land use alternatives that were
presented and the Council directed staff to proceed with Land Use Option 3.
2.Considerations:
The Council has indicated that the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update should be an update to the
existing plan rather a compete rewrite. Therefore, our goal is to work with the Parks and Trails
Commission to confirm priorities and keys issues such as:
•Review the regional system plans and coordinate with our plans as needed.
o The 2040 Transportation Policy Plan (TPP) encourages the use of bicycles as a
mode of transportation. To that end, the TPP establishes for the first time a Regional
Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN). The goal of the RBTN is to establish an
integrated seamless network of on-street bikeways and off-road trails that
complement each other to most effectively improve conditions for bicycle
transportation at the regional level. Cities, counties, and parks agencies are
encouraged to plan for and implement future bikeways within and along these
designated corridors and alignments to support the RBTN vision.
•Ensure that the concepts related to the Southeast District Plan (which were recommended by
the subcommittee and Commission before adoption by the Council) are incorporated into the
Comprehensive Plan Update.
•Identify community park needs and desired locations.
•Review current park standards and update as needed.
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2040 Comprehensive Plan (city file 17-001) 2
June 20, 2017
• Review trail plan and identify any missing segments or needed changes.
• Equestrian Trails – Should the parks and trails system plan for equestrian trails in rural
Corcoran?
Staff will prepare materials to present at the June 20th meeting for discussion and Commission
recommendations.
3. Action Items:
The Commission will review the materials and provide staff direction to begin preparing plan updates
for consideration at your October 17th Meeting.
Attachments
a. Preferred 2040 MUSA Option Map
b. 2030 Parks & Trails Map
c. Southeast District Parks Plan
d. Metropolitan Council Regional Parks System Statement
e. Metropolitan Council Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN) Map
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REGIONAL PARKS SYSTEM
STATEMENT
City of Corcoran
The Regional Parks System includes 62 regional parks, park reserves, and special recreation features,
plus more than 340 miles of regional trails that showcase the unique landscapes of the region and
provide year-round recreation. The Regional Parks System is well-loved by our region’s residents and
attracted over 48 million annual visits in 2014.
The organizational structure of the Regional Parks System is unique, built upon a strong partnership
between the Council and the ten regional park implementing agencies that own and operate Regional
Parks System units. The regional park implementing agencies are:
Anoka CountyRamsey County
City of BloomingtonCity of Saint Paul
Carver CountyScott County
Dakota CountyThree Rivers Park District
Minneapolis Park and Recreation BoardWashington County
The 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan was developed based on furthering the Thrive MSP 2040
outcomes of Stewardship, Prosperity, Equity, Livability, and Sustainability. Thrive MSP 2040 states that
the Council will collaborate with the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, the regional park
agencies, and state partners to:
x Expand the Regional Parks System to conserve, maintain, and connect natural resources
identified as being ofhigh quality or having regional importance, as identified in the 2040
Regional Parks Policy Plan.
x Provide a comprehensive regional park and trail system that preserves high-quality natural
resources, increases climate resiliency, fosters healthy outcomes, connects communities, and
enhances quality of life in the region.
x Promote expanded multimodal access to regional parks, regional trails, and the transit network,
where appropriate.
x Strengthen equitable usage of regional parks and trails by all our region’s residents, such as
across age, race, ethnicity, income, national origin, and ability.
Key Concepts in the 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan
The 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan includes the following policies, each with specific associated
strategies:
x Recreation Activities and Facilities Policy:Provide a regional system of recreation
opportunities for all residents, while maintaining the integrity of the natural resource base within
the Regional Parks System.
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x Siting and Acquisition Policy:Identify lands with high-quality natural resources that are
desirable for Regional Parks System activities and put these lands in a protected status so they
will be available for recreational uses and conservation purposes in perpetuity.
x Planning Policy:Promote master planning and help provide integrated resource planning
across jurisdictions.
x Finance Policy:Provide adequate and equitable funding for the Regional Parks System units
and facilities in a manner that provides the greatest possible benefits to the people of the region.
x System Protection Policy:Protect public investment in acquisition and development by
assuring that every component in the system is able to fully carry out its designated role as long
as a need for it can be demonstrated.
The 2040 Regional ParksPolicy Plan is the metropolitan system plan for regional recreation open
space with which local comprehensive plans must conform. This system statement highlights the
elements of the system plan which apply specifically to your community. Find the complete text of the
2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan on the Council’s website.
2040 Regional Parks System Facilities
The Regional Parks System is comprised of four main types of facilities: regional parks, park reserves,
special recreation features and regional trails.
Regional Parks
Regional parks most notably contain a diversity of nature-based resources, either naturally occurring or
human-built, and are typically 200-500 acres in size. Regional parks accommodate a variety of passive
recreation activities.
Park Reserves
Park reserves, like regional parks, provide for a diversity of outdoor recreation activities. One major
feature that distinguishes a park reserve from a regional park is its size. The minimum size for a park
reserve is 1,000 acres. An additional characteristic of park reserves is that up to 20 percent of the park
reserve can be developed for recreational use, with at least 80 percent of the park reserve to be
managed as natural lands that protect the ecological functions of the native landscape.
Special Recreation Features
Special recreation features are defined as Regional Parks System opportunities not generally found in
the regional parks, park reserves or trail corridors. Special recreation features often require a unique
managing or programming effort.
Regional Trails
Regional trails are classified as 1) destination or greenway trails and 2) linking trails. Destination or
greenway trails typically follow along routes with high-quality natural resources that make the trail itself
a destination.Linking trails are predominately intended to provide connections between various
Regional Parks System facilities, most notably regional parks or park reserves.
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2040 Regional Parks System Components
The 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan identifiessix components which together comprise the vision for
the Regional Parks System in 2040, as described below.
Existing Regional Parks System Facilities:includeRegional Parks System Facilities that are
open for public use. These facilities include land that is owned by regional park implementing agencies,
and may include inholding parcels within the boundaries of these parks and trail corridors that have not
yet been acquired. Existing regional trails may include planned segments that will be developed in the
future.
Planned Regional Parks System Facilities (not yet open to the public):include Regional
Parks System Facilitiesthat have a Council-approved master plan and may be in stages of acquisition
and development, but are not yet open for public use.
Regional Parks System Boundary Adjustments:include general areas identified as potential
additions to existing Regional Parks System Facilitiesto add recreational opportunities or protect
natural resources. Specific adjustments to park or trail corridor boundaries have not yet been planned.
Regional Park Search Areas:include general areas for future regional parks to meet the
recreational needs of the region by 2040 where the regional park boundary has not yet been planned.
Regional Trail Search Corridors:include proposed regional trails to provide connections between
Regional Parks System facilities where the trail alignment has not yet been planned.
2040 Regional Trail Search Corridor System Additions:include regional trail search corridors
that were added to the Regional Parks System as part of the 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan.
Key Changes in the 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan
Adopted by the Metropolitan Council in February2015, the 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan
incorporates the following changes:
Identify all proposed regional trails as regional trail search corridors
All proposed regional trails that are not yet open to the public and do not have a Metropolitan Council
approved master plan are represented as a general regional trail search corridor. The 2030 Regional
Parks Policy Plan depicted these trails with a proposed alignment. The alignment of these regional
trails will be determined in the future through a planning process led by the regional park implementing
agency. The alignment of these trails is subject to Metropolitan Council approval of a regional trail
master plan.
Acquire and develop ten new regional trails or trail extensions to meet the needs of the
region in 2040. The 2040 Regional Trail Search Corridor Additions include:
Carver County:
x County Road 61
x Highway 41
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Three Rivers Park District:
x CP Rail Extension
x Dakota Rail Extension
x Lake Independence Extension
x Lake Sarah Extension
x Minnetrista Extension
x North-South 1
x North-South 2
x West Mississippi River
The 2040 Regional Parks System Plan Map is depicted in Figure 1. Corcoranshould consult the
complete 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan in preparing its local comprehensive plan. In addition,
Corcoranshould consult Thrive MSP 2040 and the current version of the Metropolitan Council’s Local
Planning Handbook for specific information needed in its comprehensive plan.
System Plan Considerations Affecting Your Community
Regional Parks System Components in your community
The following Regional Parks System Components within Corcoranas identified in the 2040 Regional
Parks Policy Plan are listed below.
Regional Trails
Lake Independence Regional Trail:This is anexisting regional trail that is open to the public. The
regional trail travels through Orono, Medina, Loretto, and Corcoran as it connects the Luce Line State
Trail, Baker Park Reserve and Crow Hassan Park Reserve. The regional trail alignment as shown in
Figure 2 should be acknowledged in the comprehensive plan.
North-South 1 Regional Trail Search Corridor:This regional trail search corridor was added to the
Regional Parks System as part of the 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan. The search corridor travels
through Rogers, Corcoran, Medina, Orono, Wayzata, and Minnetonka as it connects Crow River
Regional Trail Search Corridor, Rush Creek Regional Trail, Luce Line State Trail, Dakota Rail Regional
Trail, Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail and Highway 101 Regional Trail Search Corridor.Three
Rivers Park District will lead a planning process in the future to determine the alignment of the regional
trail. When preparing its comprehensive plan, Corcoranshould verify whethera master plan has been
approved by the Metropolitan Council. If a master plan has been approved, the planned regional trail
alignment should be acknowledged in the comprehensive plan. Otherwise, the general search corridor
as shown in Figure 2 should be acknowledged in the comprehensiveplan.
Please contact Three Rivers Park Districtfor more information regarding Regional Parks System
Components in Corcoran.
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Figure 1. 2040 Regional Parks System Plan Map
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Figure 2. Regional Parks System Facilities in and adjacent to Corcoran
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CITY OF CORCORAN
8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340
763.420.2288 – Office 763.420.6056 – Fax
E-mail - general@ci.corcoran.mn.us / Web Site - www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
MEMO
Meeting Date: June 20, 2017
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Brad Martens, City Administrator
Re: Role of Student Commissioner
______________________________________________________________________
It has been requested by members of the Parks and Trails Commission to discuss the
role of the Student Member in advance of recruiting for new members in the upcoming
newsletter. Below is information in the existing ordinance governing the Parks and Trails
Commission:
Student Members – Shall be appointed at the pleasure of the City Council for one
(1)-year calendar terms. Student members shall have no voting or office
responsibility. All members shall serve without compensation.
It is requested that commissioners discuss the role of the Student Member and provide
any recommendations for change.
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Tel: 612-252-9070
Fax: 612-252-9077
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DATE June 12, 2017
TO Brad Martens
CC City Council, Planning Commission, Parks & Trails Commission
FROM Kendra Lindahl, City Planner
RE Active Corcoran Planning Applications
The following is a summary of project status for current, active projects:
1.2040 Corcoran Comprehensive Plan (City file 17-001). This year-long process was kicked off with
a joint City Council/Commission work session on March 16th followed by a community open house on
April 17th and several commission meetings and Council work sessions. The next public open house
is scheduled for Night to Unite on August 1st.
2.Interim Use Permit for Community Solar Garden at 23850 County Road 50 (PID 30-119-23-32-
0003) (City File 17-007). Sunrise Solar dba SEV MN 2, LLC submitted a request for approval of an
interim use permit for a community solar garden on approximately 80.02-acres at 23850 County Road
50.The Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 4, 2017 and voted to recommend
approval. The City Council tabled this item on May 25th and authorized “staff to obtain an appraisal or
similar funded by the project escrow to determine valuation change to homes on Rebecca Park Trail
due to development of any allowed use in the RR district.” We are awaiting the results of the
appraisal. The item was tabled to the June 22nd meeting.
3.Bass Lake Crossing Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning to PUD, Preliminary Plat and
Preliminary PUD Development Plan for property at 19400 CR 10 (PID 25-119-23-13-0002 & 25-
119-23-13-0003) (City File 17-012). M/I Homes submitted the application on April 19, 2017 and staff is
reviewing the application for completeness. The application was reviewed by the Parks Commission
on May 16th, a public hearing was held at the June 8th Planning Commission meeting and the
Commission voted to recommend approval. The City Council will consider it at their June 22nd
meeting.
4.Ravinia 7th Addition PUD Final Plan and Final Plat (City File 17-013). Lennar has submitted a
request for approval. Staff is reviewing for completeness, but we expect this item to be placed on the
July 6th Planning Commission meeting and July 27th City Council agenda.
5.Motley Lot Line Adjustment and Variance for Existing Oversized Accessory Building at 6620
Pioneer Trail (PID 31-119-23-14-0010 and 31-119-23-11-0003) (city file 17-014). Steve and
Stephanie Motley have request approval of a lot line adjustment and variance. The item is currently
incomplete. The item will be scheduled for Planning Commission and City Council review upon receipt
of the complete application.
6.Bass Lake Estates PUD Sketch Plan at 19219 & 19235 County Road 10 (PID 25-119-23-44-0003
and 25-119-23-44-0002) (City File 17-015). An applicant for sketch plan has been submitted by E&R
Investments, LLC for a mixed-use project of self-storage and detached villas on the 35-acre site. The
sketch plan will be reviewed by the Council at their June 22nd meeting.
Also, there are several projects that have been approved, but are still not filed and closed out:
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1. Corcoran Business Park (City file 06-005). The City Council granted a one-year extension to the
final plat approval, which expired on April 12, 2011. Staff has spoken to the applicant and is still
working to close out this project. Staff has spoken to the applicant and will schedule a meeting when
more information is available on the Loretto sewer project.
2. Hope Ministries Conditional Use Permit for Cemetery and Vacation of Drainage & Utility
Easement at 19951 Oswald Farm Road (City file 12-002). Hope Ministries submitted a request for a
conditional use permit to allow a cemetery west of the existing church. The application was approved
by the City Council on March 22nd and site work had begun. The letter of credit for site improvements
has been released, but we are holding the escrow pending completion of the approved landscaping.
The applicant has indicated that they are considering a site plan amendment application to modify the
approved plans. Staff met again with Pastor Brian Lother in December to try to finalize this issue and
address some other questions or concerns from him. We hope to be able to wrap this up in the near
future.
3. Sawgrass Preliminary Plat, Preliminary PUD Development Plan and Rezoning for on Schendel
property at 20400 County Road 10 (City file 14-027). The City Council approved the request on
December 11, 2014 and granted the applicant 2 years to apply for the final plat and final PUD
development plan. Peachtree Partners did not buy the property, but a different developer could still
proceed with the approved plan. On December 9, 2016, the applicant submitted a written request to
extend the approvals for an additional year. Staff recommended that this request be reviewed by the
City Council, but adequate time was not provided to place this on a Council agenda prior to expiration.
Staff administratively approved an extension until February 28, 2017 so that this request for extension
could be considered at the February 23, 2017 Council meeting. At that meeting, the City Council
approved a one year extension.
4. Commercial Door Addition at 7670 Commerce Street (City file 15-010) The City received an
application for approval of a building addition, which required a conditional use permit, interim use
permit, variance and site plan approval. The project was reviewed at a public hearing at the June 4th
Planning Commission meeting and was approved by the City Council on June 25th. The required
landscaping will be finalized and constructed after the downtown infrastructure project is completed.
The City will release the remaining escrow when the planting is completed.
5. “Strehler Estates” Final Plat (PID 17-119-23-32-0004) (city file no. 16-001). The applicant
submitted a request for approval of a preliminary plat to create 4 lots and an ordinance amendment to
allow a private drive for property at 22900 Strehler Road. The City Council approved both items on
October 8th. The final plat was approved by the City Council at the January 28th meeting. A stop work
order was issued as the developer began construction of the private drive in advance of filing the plat.
The applicant is working to address the conditions of approval and then will record the final plat at
Hennepin County.
6. Private Drive Ordinance Amendment (City file 16-003). The City Council approved an ordinance
amendment allowing private drives in the Rural Residential district, subject to certain conditions.
However, after adoption the City Council directed staff to revisit this issue and consider an ordinance
amendment to eliminate the requirement that private drives off paved roads must be paved. The City
Council approved the amendment on May 26th. The Council also identified additional issues that
should be reviewed and discussed at a future date.
7. Interim Use Permit for a solar farm at 23710 State Highway 55. (PID 31-119-23-32-0001) (City File
16-032). The City recently amended the Zoning Ordinance to allow solar farms in certain districts. The
landowners have requested approval for this site. The Planning Commission recommended approval
after the public hearing on December 1st and City Council approved the request on December 19th.
The applicant is currently working to address the conditions of approval. The applicant has submitted
a request that the Council consider revising the financial guarantee requirements. On March 9th, the
Council reaffirmed the conditions of the original approval. The applicant has applied for a building
permit and is working through the conditions of approval.
8. Lennar Final Plat, and PUD Final Development Plan for “Ravinia 8th Addition” (the Schwalbe
property) (PID 36-119-23-14-0001) (city file 17-002). Lennar has submitted the application for
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approval. Staff is reviewing the application for completeness. The Planning Commission reviewed this
item on March 2nd and the City Council approved the request at their March 23rd City Council meeting.
9. Bass Lake Crossing Sketch Plan for property at 19400 CR 10 (PID 25-119-23-13-0002 & 25-119-
23-13-0003) (City File 17-006). M/I Homes submitted a sketch plan for consideration at the March 23rd
City Council meeting. The Council provided feedback.
10. Special Home Occupation for Koru Massage and Bodywork at 6701 Pioneer Trail (PID 31-1119-
23-13-006) (City file 17-008). The applicant has applied for a special home occupation license. Staff
administratively approved the request.
11. Site Plan Modification for Ballistic Products at 20055 and 20015 75th Avenue (PID 26-119-23-11-
0036 and 26-119-23-11-0037) (City file 17-011). Ballistic Products requested a site plan modification
for construction of an access lane between the two buildings the own on these separate lots. The
administrative permit was granted on April 19, 2017. Staff is working with the landowner to ensure that
the appropriate cross access and maintenance agreements are prepared and recorded at Hennepin
County.
12. Administrative Permit for Legal, Non-Conforming Structure at 6300 Willow Drive (City File 17-
016). Andrew Schilling applied for an administrative permit for a non-conforming structure. The
approval was granted and a building permit has been issued.
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CITY OF CORCORAN
8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340
763.420.2288 – Office 763.420.6056 – Fax
E-mail - general@ci.corcoran.mn.us / Web Site - www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
MEMO
Meeting Date: June 20, 2017
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Brad Martens, City Administrator
Re: City Council Report
______________________________________________________________________
The Parks and Trails Commission last met on May 16, 2017. 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
May 25, 2017 Council Meeting
Years of Service Recognition – Mike Pritchard (5 years)
o Recognized Mike Pritchard for his service to the City of Corcoran for five years
2016 Audit
o 2016 audit results presented; Council accepted the audit as presented
Public Hearing – 2017 Dust Control Project
o Held the public hearing; approved the project with the following amendments
Remove Maple Lane and Maple Lane East unless a petition of a majority of
property owners requesting inclusion in the project is received by 4:00 pm
on June 2, 2017
Remove neighborhood roads from project if petition of a majority of property
owners requesting removal from the project is received by 4:00 pm on June
2, 2017
Ordinance Amendments
o Approved ordinance amendments as recommended by City staff
Interim Use Permit for Community Solar Garden at 23850 County Road 50
o Tabled decision until June 22, 2017; authorize staff to obtain an appraisal or
similar funded by the project escrow to determine valuation change to homes on
Rebecca Park Trail due to development of any allowed use in the RR district.
Action Steps to Retain and Attract Business
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o Took no action; deferred discussion until after presentation of EDA information by
Councilmember Bottema at an upcoming meeting
Review Finances for Paving Gravel Collector Roads
o Directed staff to develop a recommendation based upon existing MSA funds and
MSA funds the City can borrow ahead on; additional funds may be discussed upon
conclusion of feasibility study
Interim Ordinance – Community Solar Gardens
o Approved an ordinance establishing a one year moratorium on community solar
gardens to allow study and amendments to the ordinance
June 8, 2017 Council Meeting
Resolution 2017-25 – Accepting Donations from the Northwest Area Jaycees
Accepted three donations totaling $55,650 for the tree g iveaway, a new City Hall
sign, and the Meister field improvement project
Action Steps to Retain and Attract Business
Directed staff to begin scheduling business owner meetings and to schedule
presentations to the Council from chamber representatives and an expert on TIF
Paving Recommendation – Gravel Collector Road
Authorized staff to initiate a feasibility study for the paving of Willow Drive and
Larkin Road
Action Steps to Increase Communication
Directed staff to create Facebook and Twitter accounts for City Hall, investigate
increasing notification distances for land use applications, and to budget for
website improvements in 2018
2018 Budget Timeline and Council Direction
Provided staff direction on items to include in the first draft of the 2018 budget
Water Connection Project
Approved a quote from Northwest Asphalt, Inc. and directed staff to proceed with
the project
Conditional Offer – Public Works Director
Approved a conditional offer to Kevin Mattson for the position of Public Works
Director
Closed Session – Purchase Agreement for Downtown Utility and Street Improvement
Project
Held the closed session; in regular meeting Council approved agreements related
to the purchase of property for the Downtown Utility and Street improvement
project
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