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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/01/2017••• •••• ••••• •••• ••• City of Apple VaValley Meeting Location: Municipal Center 7100 147th Street West Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 MARCH 1, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE AGENDA 7:00 P.M. This agenda is subject to change by deletion or addition to items until approved by the Planning Commission on the date of the meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. CONSENT ITEMS A. Approve minutes of February 1, 2017 B. Approve setting special informal Planning Commission meeting, March 30, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. 4. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. The Woods of Lake Farquar —Public hearing to consider subdivision of three existing lots and variances to allow for the creation of seven lots on 8.2 acres. One lot (Lot 2) will contain an existing home with the remaining six lots available for construction of new single-family homes. (PC 17 -02 -SV) LOCATION: Northeast corner of Diamond Path and Evermoor Parkway PETITIONER: Randy and Carolyn Buller 6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS --NONE-- 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates. 8. ADJOURNMENT NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Regular Scheduled Meeting - Public hearing applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - Site plan, variance applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Regular Scheduled Meeting - Public hearing applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 - Site plan, variance applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Thursday, March 9, 2017 Informal Regular Scheduled Meeting Thursday, March 23, 2017 Regular Scheduled Meeting 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 5:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Regular meetings are broadcast live on Charter Communications Cable, Channel 180. Agendas are also available on the City's Internet Web Site http://www.cityofapplevalley.org. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 1, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Melander at 7:01 p.m. Members Present: Tom Melander, Ken Alwin, Tim Burke, Keith Diekmann, Paul Scanlan and David Schindler Members Absent: Staff Present: City Attorney Sharon Hills, Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist, City Planner Tom Lovelace, Planner Kathy Bodmer, Planner/Economic Development Specialist Alex Sharpe, Public Works Director Matt Saam and Department Assistant Joan Murphy 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Melander asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Hearing none he called for a motion. MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, approving the agenda as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. 3. CONSENT ITEMS MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, approving the minutes of the meeting of January 18, 2017. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. Abstained — 1 (Burke) 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS --NONE-- Commissioner Schindler arrived at 7:02 p.m. 5. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS A. 7525 147th Street Building — Consider revised site plan and building elevations to allow for 5,511 sq. ft. building. (PC16-38-CVB) LOCATION: 7525 1.47th Street West PETITIONER: 7525 Cedar, LLC CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes February 1, 2017 Page 2 of 10 City Planner Tom Lovelace stated this is review of a revised site plan and revised building elevations. The applicant is requesting an increase in the building area from 4,567 sq. ft. to 5,511 sq. ft., which will result in the loss of nine parking spaces directly adjacent to the north side of the building and the addition of two parking spaces along the west side of the building. The applicant requested and received a Planning Commission recommendation for approval of a conditional use permit (C.U.P.) and variance to allow for a Class II restaurant. These approvals were to allow for a proposed Qdoba restaurant, who has decided not to locate at that site. Therefore, the applicant has withdrawn these requests. The applicant also received the Commission's recommendation for approval of a conditional use permit to allow for a drive-through window in conjunction with a Class III restaurant; and building and parking setback variances as part of the site plan/building permit authorization. The applicant is not requesting any changes of the drive-through window C.U.P. or the site plan/building permit authorization and variance requests. The applicant is requesting approval of a revised site plan and building elevations that will allow for the construction of a 5,511 -sq. ft. retail building and 34 surface parking spaces. The original request was approval of two conditional use permits, site plan/building permit authorization and several building and parking setback variances to allow for construction of a 4,567 -sq. ft. building that would have a Class II restaurant and a Class III restaurant/coffee shop with a drive-through window as tenants. Qdoba representatives reviewed the recommended access changes, and concluded that the site would not be suitable for their restaurant operation and informed the applicant that they were no longer interested in that location. The applicant has revised their site plan, and has increased the building's square footage in order to attract potential tenants to fill the space vacated by Qdoba. Staff indicated in the previous reviews of this request that relocating the drive-through window lane along the south/southeast side of the building in order to meet the minimum parking setback would have an impact on the site layout, which would likely result in the reduction in the size of the original building. Therefore, it was recommended that a variance be granted to allow for the encroachment of the drive lane into the minimum required setback area. The proposed increase in the building area will not change the location of the drive-through window lane at that spot; therefore, the variance continues to be needed. On January 4, 2017, the Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the conditional use permits and site plan/building permit authorization request as recommended by staff. The request was forwarded to the City Council for consideration at their January 12, 2017 meeting. Due to the loss of the Qdoba restaurant, the applicant requested that the project be tabled until the February 9th City Council meeting and look at options for the development of the site. This resulted with the submission of a new site plan and building elevations for consideration by the City Council. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes February 1, 2017 Page 3 of 10 Although the proposed changes represents a 17% increase to the building area and minor revisions to the building elevations, staff felt that it would be appropriate to have the Planning Commission review the new plans and provide a recommendation. Discussion followed. MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, recommending approval of a revised site plan/building permit authorization to allow for construction of a 5,511 -sq. ft. building on Lot 1, Block 1, Giselle's Corner subject to the following conditions: a. A variance of 12 feet from the required 15 -foot parking setback from a public street. b. A variance of 4 feet from the required 50 -foot building setback from Cedar Avenue. c. A variance of 14 feet from the required 40 -foot building setback from 147th Street West. d. Approval and issuance of a building permit shall be subject to the recording of the Giselle's Corner final plat. e. Construction shall occur in conformance with the site plan dated January 12, 2017. f. The developer shall blend all curb, sidewalk and streetscape amenities at the closed driveways along 147th Street West and Glenda Drive. g. A revised landscape shall be submitted and approved by City staff prior to issuance of a building permit; subject to submission of a detailed landscape planting price list for verification of the City's 2 1/2% landscaping requirement at the time of building permit, the addition of landscaping along the north and east side of the site and relocation of trees in the filtration areas to the satisfaction of the Natural Resources Coordinator. h. Construction shall occur in conformance with the revised elevation plan dated January 13, 2017. i. Site grading shall occur in conformance with a final grading plan to be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a Natural Resources Management Permit (NRMP). j. Utility construction shall occur in conformance with a final utility plan to be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer prior to issuance of NRMP. k. A license agreement shall be executed between the property owner and the City to allow for the encroachment of the filtration areas into any dedicated public drainage and utility easement. 1. The property owner shall execute a maintenance agreement or other suitable agreement to be filed with the deed that ensures the perpetual maintenance of the filtration basins. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes February 1, 2017 Page 4 of 10 m. Construction shall be in conformance with the requirement that any site lighting shall consist of downcast, shoebox lighting fixtures or wallpacks with deflector shields, which confines the light to the property. n. A separate application and signage plan in conformance with the sign regulations must be submitted for review and approval to the City prior to the erection of any signs. o. All applicable ordinances shall be strictly adhered to. Ayes -6 -Nays -0. 6. OTHER BUSINESS A. Hope Church/PPL Sketch Plan - Sketch plan review of proposed comprehensive plan amendment from "INS" (Institutional) to "HD" (High density residential, 12+ units/acre), rezoning from "P" (Institutional) to "M-7" (Multiple family residential, 12 to 20 units/acre), subdivision by preliminary plat to create two lots and site plan review/building permit authorization of a 50 -unit 3 -story apartment building located on the southeast comer of 145th Street West and Glazier Avenue at 7477 145th Street West. Planner Kathy Bodmer identified that Project for Pride in Living (PPL) and Hope Alliance Church request consideration of a proposed comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat and site plan review/building permit authorization to construct a 50 -unit apartment building on a newly created parcel south and east of Hope Church at 7477 - 145th Street W. Hope Church proposes to subdivide its 7.23 -acre parcel to create an approximately 2.85 -acre parcel for development. PPL is interested in purchasing the site to construct workforce family housing. PPL is a nonprofit, workforce and supportive housing developer as well as property manager and service provider. PPL developments combine affordable housing with training and supportive services to promote self-reliance. PPL states that the proposed development would be oriented to families and would be designed to be a transit -oriented, high-quality, energy efficient and sustainable development. PPL develops and then is the long-term property manager of their developments. A 75' wide pipeline easement bisects the property from roughly the northwest corner to the southeast corner of the site. The apartment building is proposed to be constructed southwest of the pipeline easement. PPL states that the area northeast of the pipeline easement would remain a heavily wooded open space for the residents. The pipeline easement provides a barrier between the proposed apartment building and the residential properties to the east. She said the site would be located approximately 35' from residential zoned property to the south and that buffering between the building and the residential properties is a concern. A shadow study and cross section drawing would be needed if the project were to move forward to evaluate impacts from the proposed 3 -story apartment building near residential properties. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes February 1, 2017 Page 5ofl0 Chris Wilson, Project for Pride in Living, provided additional information how their programs work and reviewed other locations in the metropolitan area. He said the Apple Valley site is very appealing to them because it is close to transit and a great opportunity for their families. He described the workforce training and how there is a shortage of skilled labor. They help people get into the workforce. Commissioner Burke asked what the average length of a tenant was. Mr. Wilson answered 3 to 4 years. Commissioner Scanlan inquired if an on-site manager would be provided. Mr. Wilson answered yes. Commissioner Scanlan asked what the driving force was for the people to leave. Mr. Wilson replied if their income gets higher that they do not have to leave but people move for a variety of reasons like their kids getting older, they need a different apartment or they just want to live in a different place. Sometimes they will buy a house. Commissioner Scanlan inquired if there were any specific criteria in place that they would need to leave. Mr. Wilson answered no and that most of their tenants leave for good reasons like possibly their job move to another location. Commissioner Scanlan stated that one of the reasons mentioned as to how the site was selected was because of the rapid bus transit system and asked Mr. Wilson if he had an idea of the percentage of people that would be using that system or having their own cars based on the other facilities they have in St. Paul which is near the light rail. Mr. Wilson said in St. Paul many of the people are using the transit system. Most families only have one car. Bart Nelson, Urban Works Architecture, showed other location building sites they have in the metro area. Commissioner Diekmann commented he thinks the buildings look very nice. He had concerns for the topography and knoll in the back. He asked if the parking lot was going to go up and over the knoll, how deep the pipeline was and how they plan to save the trees. Mr. Nelson answered that they can build parking lot on top the pipeline but not the building itself. They would have to cut the trees where the pipeline is and then re -balance again. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes February 1, 2017 Page 6of10 Commissioner Diekmann stated he thought from the topography that the parking lot on the northeast corner of the site would be exposed. Mr. Nelson said they would be cutting down the high point of the knoll and sloping that down toward that surface parking lot. Commissioner Burke asked for clarification that the drawings show walkups on the west side but they are really walkups to the garage not walkups to the front steps. Mr. Nelson said yes and that would need to be worked out because they would be steep. Chair Melander commented that it looks like a nice building. Commissioner Alwin said it looks like the sidewalks would connect to the existing sidewalks so there would be access out to Cedar Avenue and the bus rapid transit. He would like to see what the sidewalk connections would be to the nearest neighborhood park. He said it is an interesting concept if it would all fit with the pipeline easement. He asked if the walkups go directly to a unit or a common hallway. Mr. Nelson replied that there is a playground/recreation area on site and the walkups usually go to a unit. Five or six units would have a private entrance. Commissioner Scanlan inquired on the grading and what trees could be saved and if this has been looked into yet. Ms. Bodmer answered that it had not been reviewed yet and that the Natural Resources Coordinator would assess that. Commissioner Diekmann asked if on -street parking was allowed on Glazier Avenue and if it was wide enough. Ms. Bodmer said they would need to review that. B. Ryan Real Estate/Launch Properties Redevelopment - Sketch plan review of zoning amendments and site plan review/building permit authorization of two redevelopment proposals for the Ryan Real Estate building at 14750 Cedar Ave. Concept 1 includes an 11,500 sq. ft. multi -tenant retail building with Class I or Class III restaurant with drive-thru. Concept 2 is a 9,000 sq. ft. single occupant restaurant (Class I or Class III) with drive-thru window service. Planner Kathy Bodmer reported that Launch Properties submitted two concept plans showing the redevelopment of the Ryan Real Estate building at 14750 Cedar Ave. Concept 1 showed the existing building would be removed and an 11,500 sq. ft. multi -tenant building would be constructed. Four tenants are shown with three restaurants, a drive-thru lane and a retail tenant. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes February 1, 2017 Page 7of10 Concept 2 showed removal of the existing building and construction of a single -tenant 9,000 sq. ft. restaurant with a drive-thru lane. The northeast quadrant of the County Road 42 and Cedar Avenue intersection is zoned Planned Development No. 290 (PD -290) which provides for an integrated mix of limited business and certain retail uses that support limited business. The property is zoned PD -290, Zone 1 which allows limited business uses including professional offices, banks, hospital and nursing homes. Class I restaurants are a permitted use in the zoning district. She reviewed the streets and intersection impacts, parking and stormwater management. Commissioner Alwin referred to the 4 -unit concept and expressed concern for the traffic flow especially along 147th Street. He also had concerns for traffic flow exiting onto Glazier Ave as well. He felt if the single unit concept was built then the traffic flow would not be the same as it would be with a 4 -unit development. Commissioner Scanlan asked if it would be a consideration to make the exit from Glazier Avenue on to 147th Street a right turn only. Public Works Director Matt Saam said there would need to be a traffic study at that intersection because of the impacts to 147th Street. Scott Moe, Launch Properties, commented that the market dictates what can be built on this site. They cannot park all food users at the site at the noon time. They do not want fast food users there. They would prefer a different user. He reviewed how the current zoning does not fit all users and that it is difficult to keep up with the zoning language. Commissioner Scanlan commented that rules are part of it and the City has looked at it in the past as to how it fits and to make things work. He expressed concerns with four tenants and a drive thru along with the traffic flow. Chair Melander commented that Apple Valley is business friendly and they will try to find a way for something to fit. He said in terms of one restaurant, we have other places in Apple Valley. Commissioner Diekmann said he likes the single tenant use but is not opposed to the multi -tenant use. He said everybody likes convenience and he is open to thinking about a drive-thru on a Class I restaurant. Mark Nordland, Launch Properties, said he feels both concepts have their merits. He agreed that parking and traffic are two issues here. He commented that if you get the right mix of tenants you can work with the issues because of different peaking times. It would be up to them to get the correct users and tenants to get the proper balance. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes February 1, 2017 Page 8 of 10 Commissioner Scanlan referred to the single -tenant concept, and said there are other restaurants out there that do not require drive -ups. He expressed concern for how that would affect other Class I restaurants in Apple Valley. C. Cedar Brook Market 12503 Germane Ave Sketch Plan Review — Sketch plan review for Proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment, rezoning, and preliminary plat for the subdivision of the Cedar Brook Market site to construct a single-family home on the open space on the southern side of the lot. Planner/Economic Development Specialist Alex Sharpe stated the plan proposes construction of a single-family home on the southern portion of the lot occupied by Cedar Brook Market. Cedar Brook Market is a gas station and convenience store which is permitted within the Retail Business zoning designation. Approximately 35% of the lot is open greenspace to the south which is proposed for use as a single-family home. A previous proposal in 2006 for a townhome multi- family structure was denied for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. He reported that the site is located in the northern portion of the. City east of Cedar Ave, west of the Cedar Knolls Mobile Home Park. The property is guided "C" Commercial in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Construction of a single family home would require a comprehensive plan amendment to "LD" (Low Density Residential 2-6 units per acre). The City denied a Comprehensive Plan amendment application in 2006 to designate the property "MU' (Medium Density Residential 6-12 units per acre). There are other residential uses surrounding the property. This would be the only single-family use in the area and has the potential to appear out of place. The property is zoned "RB" Retail Business and would require rezoning to allow for a single family use. The single family lot would likely be zoned "R-3" (Single Family Residential with a minimum lot size of 11,000 sq. ft.). The proposed site plan maintains the existing convenience store and all parking. A new lot is proposed on the southern portion of the site for the proposed single-family home. He reviewed parking setbacks and plans for an approximately 1005 sq. ft. home and a 500 sq. ft. garage. Commissioner Alwin asked what uses are permitted in a "RB" zoning district. Mr. Sharpe reviewed the permitted uses. Commissioner Scanlan said he had a concern for a single-family house to be put on the lot along with any variances that would be required to put a single-family house in this high-density area. Chair Melander commented that he sees a property owner that owns the land, is not able to do anything with it and continues to pay property taxes on it. He understands why the property owner would like to put residential on it since there is residential around it. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes February 1, 2017 Page 9 of 10 Bruce Helmbolt, 12503 Germane Avenue, said in the past he has tried addressing commercial but there is no traffic that goes past the location. He had tried storage units. He tried two townhomes on the property and the City Council was concerned for losing commercial. Josh Trier, Mr. Helmbolt's son-in-law, commented that the convenience store does offer service to the people in the area and they see a lot of foot traffic to the store. They did explore the idea of a laundromat. He said when they look at other commercial options, they really do struggle. Commissioner Alwin asked for the history on this property and how did the City end up with a small commercial within this residential area. Mr. Lovelace answered that at one time the City was looking at smaller quadrants that would support commercial around the residential. This was one of the first areas to be developed in the City of Apple Valley. Commissioner Diekmann commented that this business is viable if the convenience store was successful for 19 years already. He is not supportive of a single-family house. He thought there would be an opportunity for a laundromat or another commercial option that can use the parking lot. Chair Melander agreed that it is a tough spot to develop. Commissioner Diekmann asked if there would be an opportunity to split the lot and sell the lot to somebody else that would want to do something that is still commercial. Mr. Helmbolt answered that he thinks a new owner would run into the same things they have run into in the past as to what would you put back there. It is really about location, location, location. A convenience store works because it is convenient as you go by there. There is not enough traffic to support another business. People do not drive into there for a destination. Chair Melander suggested that maybe this could be brought to a vote and have a run at it and let the City Council decide if they would allow a house if they would not previously allow a townhouse. Commissioner Diekmann asked if this lot got split off and the proposal went forward, what would happen with the impervious surface of the retail lot. He commented that may be a hindrance of the ability to do this. Mr. Saam answered that this would be platted and the applicant would need to manage the stormwater for both lots. D. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates. Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist stated that the next Planning Commission meeting would take place on February 15, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes February 1, 2017 Page 10 of 10 7. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further comments from the Planning Staff or Planning Commission, Chair Melander asked for a motion to adjourn. MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann to adjourn the meeting at 9:11 p.m. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0. Respectfully Submitted, J Z41 (I1LL24t/ Murphy, Planning IYepart nt Assistant Approved by the Apple Valley Planning Commission on Tom Melander, Chair *0* *600 *0000 *00* **0 City of Apple Valley Agenda Item 3B Community Development TO: Chair and Members of the Apple Valley Planning Commission FROM: Joan Murphy, Department Assistant MEETING DATE: March 1, 2017 SUBJECT: Add Special Informal Meeting Date The purpose of the special meeting is to conduct an informal Planning Commission meeting to discuss two items: 1. The master planning of the Mixed Business Campus and related development concepts. 2. An introduction to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan in partnership with our lead consultant, SRF. The meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the Municipal Center. Plan for approximately 21/2 to 3 hours and dinner will be provided. It is recommended that the Commission approve Thursday, March 30, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. as a special informal meeting and requests staff to post proper notices. Agenda Item 4 City of Applell Valley Community Development TO: Chair and Members of the Apple Valley Planning Commission FROM: Joan Murphy, Department Assistant MEETING DATE: March 1, 2017 SUBJECT: Annual Business Meeting In accordance with City Code, the Planning Commission provides for an annual business meeting, to be held following the City Council meeting at which new appointments to the Commission are made. At the City Council meeting of February 23, 2017, existing members Diekmann and Schindler were reappointed for a 3 year term. Jodi Kurtz begins her first Planning Commission meeting 3 year term on March 1. The purpose of the annual business meeting is to elect officers for the year. Staff recommends that the Commission nominate and elect from among themselves the following officer positions: 1. Chair 2. Vice -Chair 3. Secretary Ale II City of ppVaiieV TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Kathy Bodmer, Planner MEETING DATE: March 1, 2017 SUBJECT: The Woods of Lake Farquar Public Hearing MEMO Community Development Randy and Carolyn Buller request postponing The Woods of Lake Farquar public hearing scheduled for the Planning Commission's March 1, 2017, meeting, to a future date. Several issues were identified in the staff report that will require additional review by the property owners. Recommended Action: Staff recommends the following motion: • That tonight's public hearing for The Woods of Lake Farquar be canceled and that a new public hearing notice be published in accordance with the City Code requirements. From: Randy Buller Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2017 4:09 PM To: Bodmer, Kathy Subject: RE: The Woods of Farquar Lake Hi Kathy, Per our discussion, we respectfully request postponing the public hearing concerning the Woods of Lake Farquar project from Wednesday, March 1 to a later date. As we stated in the meeting today, we felt we needed to re-examine the feasibility of the project as submitted, due to receiving new information Monday, just two days ago. Sincerely, Carolyn and Randy Buller City of Apple II Valley ITEM: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: SECTION: 57A March 1, 2017 Public Hearing PROJECT NAME: The Woods of Lake Farquar PROJECT DESCRIPTION Subdivision by preliminary plat of three parcels into seven parcels for single family development. Variances are requested to reduce impacts to Farquar Lake. STAFF CONTACT: Kathy Bodmer, Planner DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Community Development Department APPLICANT: Randy and Carolyn Buller PROJECT NUMBER: PC17-02-SV APPLICATION DATE: 60 DAYS: 120 DAYS: February 1, 2017 April 1, 2017 May 31, 2017 Proposed Action Open public hearing, receive comments, close public hearing. It is the policy of the Planning Commission to not take action on an item on the night of its public hearing. Project Summary/Issues Introduction: Randy and Carolyn Buller own three parcels on the northwest corner of Diamond Path (CSAH 33) and Evermoor Parkway. The petitioners propose to subdivide the three parcels which have a total area of 8.23 acres to create a total of seven single family lakeshore lots abutting Farquar Lake. The existing home would be located on Lot 2 and six lots would be available for construction of new single family homes. Zoning: The property is currently zoned "R-1" (Single family residential, minimum lot size 40,000 sq. ft.) and "SH" (Shoreland Overlay). The SH zoning district is an overlay zone that adds more stringent performance standards for parcels within 1,000' of protected shorelands to provide additional protection and preservation of water quality, natural characteristics, and the general health, safety and welfare of the City's protected waters, including Farquar Lake. The proposed subdivision meets the zoning requirements for lot areas and setbacks except for the existing Houston home. A variance will be needed reducing the home setback from 75' to 51' from the ordinary high water (OHW) level of 899.2' of Farquar Lake. Private Streets: The petitioners are requesting consideration of a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance which requires that all single family lots must abut a public street and that access to a public street via private easements is not normally permitted. Diamond Path is classified as a Minor Arterial roadway and Dakota County is limiting the number of access points onto Diamond Path to two. A public street would normally be required for this type of development which would provide public access from the seven lots to Diamond Path. A public street would require a minimum of 50' of right-of-way and setbacks from the right-of-way line. The petitioners are requesting the ability to use shared private driveways to reduce the required size of the street and allow the homes to be located closer to Diamond Path to provide additional protection for Farquar Lake. The private streets currently have no setback from the right-of-way line of Diamond Path and should be set back a minimum of 20'. The building pads will then need to be a minimum of 30' from the edge of the private street to meet the SH setback requirement. Replacement trees currently shown planted within the newly dedicated 10' right-of-way for Diamond Path will not be permitted by the County. Requiring a minimum 20' setback will allow for snow storage and a landscape buffer area along Diamond Path. The Fire Department states that the private streets and shared drives do not currently meet the requirement for "Fire Access" as required by the Fire Code. The Fire Department is requesting additional information concerning the proposed use of the streets. Natural Features: The proposed development site has a number of challenging natural features. There are two prominent knolls on the site, varied topography, mature trees, a wetland, and shoreland. Farquar Lake is classified as an "Impaired Water" by the MPCA which the City, the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Vermillion Watershed have been addressing through various efforts. Additional buffering will be required along the shoreline and adjacent to the wetland to provide filtration of stormwater run-off. Rain gardens are shown within the site to provide stormwater infiltration, but the City needs additional information to confirm that they will function properly. The rain gardens will require maintenance agreements and will not be allowed to cross property lines. Tree Removal and Mitigation: A total of 2,311 caliper inches of significant trees is proposed to be removed in connection with this development project. The tree species proposed to be removed include oaks, elms, poplars, maples, willow, cottonwoods and cherry trees. A total of 231" of replacement trees will be required. A lot by lot inventory of tree removal is needed in order to determine the required tree replacement on a lot by lot basis. The plans show that all of the replacement trees would be planted within the newly dedicated right-of-way of Diamond Path which the County will not allow. More diversity of trees will be required for replacement and fewer maples should be shown. The trees should be distributed around the site rather than only located along the private street area. Additional Plans Needed: The petitioners should provide preliminary utility plans to show how service connections will be made for each lot. The sanitary sewer line is located in the rear yards near the shoreline of the lake. No grading is shown on the grading plan from the tree protection fencing to the shoreland. However, grading and likely tree removal will be needed to make the service connections. Also, it is expected that most of the new homeowners will want to be able to create beaches and docks along the shoreline as allowed by the DNR. A landscape plan should be submitted to provide more detail of the buffer areas, the beach areas and the rain gardens. Sanitary Sewer: The City Engineer is recommending that the developers consider installing a sanitary sewer line along Diamond Path to minimize impacts to the rear yards of the lots. City public works will need access to maintain the sanitary sewer line and manholes in the rear yards. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) 1. Location Map 2. Oblique Aerial Photo 3. Comp Plan Map 4. Zoning Map 5. Preliminary Plat 6. Preliminary Plat/ Existing Conditions 7. Grading, Drainage & Erosion Control 8. Tree Preservation Plan 9. Tree Mitigation Plan 10. Lot 2 Existing Home Setbacks 11. Tree Inventory 12. Engineering Memo 13. Vermillion River Watershed Memo 14. Building Insepctions Memo 15. Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District Memo 16. Fire Department Memo 17. Resident Correspondence THE WOODS OF LAKE FARQUAR PROJECT REVIEW Existing Conditions Property Location: Generally, northwest of intersection of Diamond Path (CSAH 33) and Evermoor Parkway Legal Description: That parcel of land located in Government Lot 1, Section 24, Township 115, Range 20, Dakota County, Minnesota, lying west of the West right of way line of S.A.R. No. 33 and East of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Government Lot 1, Section 24, said point is 1,382.05 feet west of the Northeast corner of Section 24; thence South 37 degrees 34 minutes 46 seconds East (said North line of Government Lot 1 having an assumed bearing of South 90 degrees East) 133.7 feet; thence South 07 degrees 23 minutes East a distance of 400.00 feet; thence South 41 degrees 15 minutes East a distance 230.00 feet; thence South 46 degrees 08 minutes East a distance of 140.00 feet; thence South 22 degrees 24 minutes East a distance of 237.70 feet and there terminating. AND All that part of Government Lot 1, Section 24, Township 115, Range 20, described as follows, to -wit: Beginning at a point on the north line of said Section 24, distant 917.90 feet easterly, measured along said line from the north quarter corner of said Section 24; thence easterly along said north line of said Section 24 to a point which is 1382.05 feet west of the northeast corner thereof; thence South 37 degrees 34 minutes 46 seconds east (said North line of said Section 24 throughout these courses herein described, having an assumed bearing of south 90 degrees east) a distance of 133.7 feet; thence south 7 degrees 23 minutes east a distance of 307.64 feet; thence south 82 degrees 22 minutes west to the easterly shore of Farquar Lake; thence northwesterly along the shore of said Lake to the point of intersection with a line drawn from the point of beginning south 24 degrees west to the shore of said Lake; thence north in a straight line to the point of beginning. AND All that part of Government Lot 1, Section 24, Township 115, Range 20 described as follows, to -wit: Beginning at a point on the north line of said Section 24, 1382.05 feet west of the northeast corner of said Section 24; thence south 37 degrees, 34 minutes, 46 seconds east (said north line of said Section 24 throughout these courses herein described, having an assumed bearing of South 90 degrees east) 133.7 feet; thence south 7 degrees 23 minutes east a distance of 307.64 feet to the place of beginning of the land being herein described: From said place of beginning proceed south 7 degrees 23 minutes east a distance of 92.36 feet, thence south 41 degrees 15 minutes east a distance of 230.0 feet; thence south 46 degrees 08 minutes east a distance of 140.0 feet; thence south 22 degrees 24 minutes east a distance of 237.7 feet; thence north 76 degrees 52 minutes west to the shore of Farquar Lake; thence northwesterly along the shore of said Lake to the point of intersection with a line drawn from the place of beginning of the land being herein described south 82 degrees and 22 minutes west to the shore of said Lake; thence north 82 degrees and 22 minutes east to the said place of beginning; according to the Government Survey thereof Comprehensive Plan Designation LD - Low Density Residential, 2-6 units/acre Zoning Classification R-1 — Single family residential, 40,000 sf min. lot Existing Platting Lots are unplatted parcels. Current Land Use Two vacant parcels and one large lot single family residential Size: 01-02400-02-040 (13009 Diamond Path) 146,324 (3.36 acres) 01-02400-02-050 138,859 (3.19 acres) 01-02400-01-012 143,036 (3.28 acres) Total lot area (after ROW dedications) = 358,620 (8.23 acres) Topography: Two large knolls and significant grade changes throughout the site. A sixty-five foot elevation change occurs from the knoll on the north side of the site down to Farquar Lake. A knoll adjacent to Diamond Path has forty-three feet in elevation change from highest point down to Farquar Lake Existing Vegetation Site is heavily wooded. Other Significant Natural Features The parcels abut Farquar Lake and the development is located within the "SH" (Shoreland Overlay) zoning district. In addition, a wetland has been identified along the southwest area of the development abutting the shoreline. Adjacent Properties/Land Uses NORTH SOUTH Propp & Nelson Property — Single family home LD -Low Density Residential (2-6 units/acre) R-1 Single Family 40,000 s.f. Nick Property — Single family home LD -Low Density Residential (2-6 units/acre) Comprehensive Plan Zoning/Land Use Comprehensive Plan Zoning/Land Use R-1 Single Family 40,000 s.f. EAST Evermoor Townhomes Common Area Comprehensive Plan LD -Low Density Residential (2-6 units/acre) Zoning/Land Use PD -681 WEST Farquar Lake Comprehensive Plan WAT — Water/Pond Zoning/Land Use Water/Pond Development Project Review Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan guides the site for "LD" (Low Density Residential, 2-6 units/acre) development. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan designation. Seven parcels would result in a development density of 0.85 units/acre which is less than 2 units per acre currently specified in the comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan states, "The City recognizes that in some cases of infill development when there are severe slopes, mature trees, lakes, wetlands, or existing adjunct residential neighborhoods, densities of less than three units per acre may be needed." Zoning: The property is zoned "R-1" (Single family residential, 40,000 sq. ft. min. lot). In addition, the property is located within the "SH" (Shoreland Overlay) zoning district. Performance standards are provided for both districts. In the case when there are overlapping or conflicting requirements regulating the same item (for example, setbacks, lot area, etc.), the more stringent of the two requirements applies. Requirement R-1 Zoning Requirement SH Zoning Requirement Shown Lot Requirements Lot Area 40,000 sf 20,000 sf (Waterfront Lots) 40,281 sf smallest Lot Width (Di Path ROW) 150' 75' Lot width at min. setback 150' Lot Width OHW NA 75' 83' Lot 2 Lot Coverage 35% 30% TBD Building Setback From OHW NA 75' Existing Houston home 51' from deck - *** VAR** Minor Arterial (Di Path) 50' or 100' from 1/2 ROW 50' 50'+ Other Streets (Private) 25 30' 20' Shown *** VAR** Front 30' 30' See Minor Arterial Side 20' NA 20' shown building pads Rear 30' from Property Line 75' from OHW (899,2 elev) See setback from OHW * * * Var for Houston* * Building Height 35' 35' TBD Setback variances would be needed for the existing Houston home to the OHW and from the building pads to the private streets. The Houston home, constructed in the 1950s, has a deck that is 51' from the OHW. Preliminary Plat: The three existing parcels are unplatted lots. One of the lots is the location of the former Houston home. The plans propose to subdivide the parcels into seven lots directly abutting Diamond Path and Farquar Lake. Lot 2 would contain the existing Houston home. The rest of the lots would be available for construction of six single family homes. Ten additional feet of right-of-way is dedicated to ensure a minimum half right-of-way of Diamond Path of 60' as required by Dakota County. § 153.55 Lot Dimensions requires that each building must be provided with a minimum of 50' of frontage directly abutting on a publicly dedicated street and that a private easement does not satisfy this requirement. The requirement for abutting a public street is met in this development as all of the lots directly abut Diamond Path. However, because the road is a Dakota County street classified as a minor arterial, Dakota County is limiting the number of direct access points out onto Diamond Path to two. If a public street were constructed in place of the proposed shared private driveways, a minimum right-of-way width of 50' would be required and setbacks taken from the new right-of-way line. The petitioners are requesting consideration of a variance which would allow them to provide access to the public street (Diamond Path) through the use of shared private driveways or shared private streets to minimize impacts to Farquar Lake and to reserve additional yard area for stormwater infiltration. § 153.60 Environmental Protection states, "In the subdividing of land, due regard shall be shown for the protection of all natural terrain features of the site." Specifically, this section of the subdivision code states that no development may occur on land have a slope before alteration of in excess of 12% unless certain specific conditions are met. The plans will need to be reviewed by the City Engineer to confirm that the proposed construction will work with the severe slopes on the site. Site Plan: No sight plan is required for the review and approval of a single family subdivision. Natural Resources: The site is located within the "SH" (Shoreland Overlay) zoning district of Farquar Lake. In addition, a wetland has been identified on the site, so a wetland determination in conformance with the State's Wetland Conservation Act rules will apply. The site is also heavily wooded with varied terrain. Farquar Lake is currently listed as an "Impaired Water" according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) due to excess nutrients. Stormwater treatment and management will be an important issue related to this project. Enclosed are memos from the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Vermillion Watershed District concerning the proposed development. Buffers are required adjacent to wetlands and the lake shore. Adjacent to the wetland the buffer must an average width of 40' with a minimum of 30'. Sand blankets or beach within the area of the wetland will not be permitted because it would constitute filling of the wetland. This means Lots 6 and 7 will not be entitled to have a sandy beach. The buffer along the shoreland will be a minimum of 16.5' wide. Beaches and docks would be allowed only by permit through the DNR and only a percentage of the lake frontage can be open for lake access. The DNR restricts the amount of open access to the lake to the lesser of 50' or 50% of the lot width. The rest of the lot abutting the lake would be required to have buffers installed. Grading Plan: The grading plan shows the grading needed to create six new single family house pads. Rain gardens are proposed to provide stormwater infiltration and management. The grading plan should be revised to show grading and tree removal necessary to connect to City services. The house pad shown on Lot 1 has very little lawn or yard area shown. The lot is the location of the large knoll on the north side of the site. Additional grading and retaining walls are expected to create a buildable lot in this location. The City Engineer will need to receive additional soils and construction information to ensure the lot is a buildable lot. Tree Removal and Mitigation Plans: A tree removal plan and mitigation plan were submitted showing that a total of 2,311 caliper inches of significant trees are proposed to be removed in connection with the project, primarily in the area of the building pads and the shared private streets. A total of 231" of new trees must be planted in order to meet the mitigation requirements. The plans proposed planting all of the replacement trees within the 10' additional right- of-way to be dedicated to Dakota County. Dakota County will not allow trees to be planted within their right-of- way. Instead, the petitioners will need to plant the trees completely on the private property. No grading or tree removal is shown outside of the grading limits. The plans will need to be revised to show how preliminary connections will be made to City services, especially sanitary sewer in the rear yards of the home. The tree preservation plan should be revised to show more variety of trees and fewer maple trees. Elevation Drawings: Elevation drawings are not required for review of a single family subdivision. Landscape Plan: A landscape plan is not typically required for review of a single family subdivision. However, additional information is needed concerning the lake and wetland buffers and the plantings within the rain gardens. Municipal Utilities: City utilities are available to the site with water available along Diamond Path and sanitary sewer behind the building pads in the rear yards. The plans show stormwater infiltration would be managed through the use of rain gardens, but the City Engineer states that the stormwater calculations do not appear to meet the requirements. The City requires the execution of maintenance agreements for rain gardens and stormwater infiltration basins; the rain gardens should not be shown crossing individual property lines. The sanitary sewer is located in the rear yards of the property. Because any connection to this service will require additional grading and tree removal, a preliminary utility plan will be required. In some cases the line is lower than the DNR established ordinary high water (OHW) elevation of 899.2'. Any work within the shoreland area will require a permit from the DNR. Vehicle access and easements will also be needed to allow repair of the sewer line. Because of the dewatering that will likely be needed to connect to the sanitary sewer, the petitioners may want to explore running a new sanitary sewer line along the east side of the site along Diamond Path. Street Classifications/Accesses/Circulation: • Diamond Path (B -Minor Arterial): Diamond Path (CSAH 33) is a rural section 2 -lane County roadway with ditches and shoulders. There is a designated left turn lane southbound to east bound from Diamond Path onto Evermoor Parkway. The County is limiting access to Diamond Path to two access points. Current traffic levels are 7,800 AADT (2015 Mn/DOT MSA Map) and is expected to grow to 15,500 AADT by 2030 (AV 2030 Comprehensive Plan). • Private shared driveways: The petitioners plan to use a series of shared driveways for the single family lots rather than a public street to minimize impacts to the development. Dakota County is restricting the number of access points to Diamond Path to two. Private streets are required to be a minimum of 24' wide and constructed to City private street standards. Tum arounds will be required for fire vehicles. The fire department has asked for clarification of whether the streets will meet the Fire Code requirements for fire access roads. Pedestrian Access: The City requires the installation of sidewalk and trail along public streets for all new developments. Because Diamond Path is not an urban section at this time, an escrow for the future construction of a pathway along Diamond Path will be required. When Diamond Path is upgraded, a path will be installed at that time. Public Safety Issues: The Fire Department has raised a concern as to whether the private street/shared driveways are sufficient to provide "fire access" to all of the lots in the development. The building pad on Lot 1 is set back a distance from Diamond Path which may require fire trucks to drive on the private driveway. The Fire Department requests clarification of how the private streets meet the Fire Code requirements. Recreation Issues: The site is located less than 250' from. Huntington Park on the northeast corner of Diamond Path and Pilot Knob Road. Park dedication is proposed to be satisfied with a cash -in -lieu of land dedication. Signs: No sign approvals are given at this time. No signs may be installed prior to the issuance of a permit. A separate sign permit must be obtained prior to the installation of any signs on the site or the building. Public Hearing Comments: To be taken. � �r � `- �— � -�a o+3 F- N fa F - c 1 UA a O J '2, < 4_,N cc a) Lu Q o Liu D OqQ) -J CO a a a a 9M0•ll0£9LZ :3113 9/1/0210 110•£9LZ-191,ON 133r0ad wu:ru�pt{a.� Jo•}ui:{mwa . !GLG-FSb•[f9 �'�PuI [f�S'-A;'t-l.y bFi i'�` alucauuiy�'urzYe3 nll aain5 anuQ lr.�ap:��trii�t,' rcoAtan,5 purl put, wuurid `s_iaau!irrg azaI ;c aJv2,oss Japia .0t4 •6921 o Irot3 ► a+l� !ad A u. 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1363 OAK 13 REMOVE 1364 OAK 8 REMOVE 1365 OAK 10 REMOVE 1371 CHERRY 12 REMOVE 1372 POP 12 REMOVE 1373 ELM 9 REMOVE 1374 OAK 16 REMOVE 1375 OAK 13 REMOVE 1377 OAK 12 REMOVE 1378 OAK 8 REMOVE 1379 OAK 11 REMOVE 1380 OAK 13 REMOVE 1381 OAK 12 REMOVE 1382 OAK 14 REMOVE 1383 ELM 8 REMOVE 1384 OAK 18 REMOVE 1385 OAK 8 REMOVE 1386 OAK 9 REMOVE 1387 OAK 8 REMOVE 1388 OAK 12 REMOVE 1389 OAK 15 REMOVE 1391 COT 22 REMOVE 1392 TREE 13 REMOVE 1393 OAK 10 REMOVE 1394 OAK 15 REMOVE 1395 OAK 17 REMOVE 1396 OAK 14 REMOVE 1397 OAK 18 REMOVE 1398 ELM 8 REMOVE 1470 OAK 13 SAVE 1472 OAK 9 SAVE 1492 OAK 9 SAVE 1494 OAK 12 SAVE 1 of 7 WOODS OF LAKE FARQUAR TREE INVENTORY 1497 OAK 20 SAVE 1560 COT 8 SAVE 1499 OAK 12 SAVE 1561 COT 8 SAVE 1500 OAK 14 SAVE 1562 OAK 12 SAVE 1501 OAK 20 SAVE 1563 OAK 9 SAVE 1502 OAK 10 SAVE 1564 CHERRY 9 SAVE 1503 OAK 11 SAVE 1565 OAK 11 SAVE 1504 OAK 12 REMOVE 1567 OAK 10 SAVE 1506 OAK 26 REMOVE 1568 CHERRY 8 SAVE 1507 BRCH 8 SAVE 1569 COT 8 SAVE 1508 BRCH 8 SAVE 1571 OAK 18 SAVE 1509 POP 11 SAVE 1573 OAK 10 SAVE 1510 BRCH 8 SAVE 1574 OAK 18 SAVE 1512 CHERRY 9 SAVE 1575 BRCH 13 SAVE 1513 OAK 8 SAVE 1576 OAK 18 REMOVE 1514 OAK 18 REMOVE 1578 ELM 9 REMOVE 1515 OAK 10 REMOVE 1579 OAK 13 REMOVE 1516 OAK 13 REMOVE 1580 OAK 11 REMOVE 1517 OAK 14 REMOVE 1581 BRCH 12 REMOVE 1519 OAK 11 REMOVE 1583 COT 10 SAVE 1520 OAK 8 SAVE 1584 BRCH 12 SAVE 1523 OAK 10 REMOVE 1585 OAK 19 SAVE 1524 OAK 2 REMOVE 1586 COT 8 SAVE 1525 OAK 8 REMOVE 1587 COT 9 SAVE 1527 OAK 18 SAVE 1588 COT 8 SAVE 1529 BRCH 8 SAVE 1589 COT 9 SAVE 1530 COT 9 SAVE 1590 COT 8 SAVE 1531 BRCH 8 SAVE 1591 COT 8 SAVE 1532 COT 12 SAVE 1592 COT 12 SAVE 1535 OAK 12 SAVE 1593 COT 8 SAVE 1538 OAK 9 SAVE 1594 COT 8 SAVE 1539 OAK 8 SAVE 1595 ELM 9 SAVE 1540 OAK 13 SAVE 1596 COT 9 SAVE 1541 OAK 11 SAVE 1597 COT 8 SAVE 1544 BRCH 9 SAVE 1598 COT 10 SAVE 1545 BRCH 9 SAVE 1599 COT 8 SAVE 1546 BRCH 8 SAVE 1600 COT 10 SAVE 1547 OAK 11 SAVE 1601 CHERRY 10 SAVE 1549 COT 10 SAVE 1604 OAK 9 SAVE 1550 OAK 9 SAVE 1605 OAK 14 SAVE 1551 ELM 9 REMOVE 1606 OAK 8 SAVE 1552 OAK 9 SAVE 1607 BRCH 9 SAVE 1553 OAK 13 SAVE 1608 CHERRY 10 SAVE 1554 OAK 15 SAVE 1612 OAK 10 SAVE 1557 COT 9 SAVE 1613 OAK 20 SAVE 1558 BRCH 11 SAVE 1616 OAK 17 SAVE 2 of 7 WOODS OF LAKE FARQUAR TREE INVENTORY 1619 OAK 9 SAVE 1683 OAK 11 SAVE 1620 OAK 10 SAVE 1684 OAK 17 SAVE 1621 OAK 15 SAVE 1685 OAK 8 SAVE 1622 OAK 9 SAVE 1686 OAK 8 SAVE 1623 OAK 12 SAVE 1687 OAK 13 SAVE 1624 OAK 9 SAVE 1688 OAK 9 SAVE 1625 COT 22 SAVE 1689 OAK 16 SAVE 1626 COT 9 SAVE 1693 OAK 14 SAVE 1628 ELM 10 SAVE 1695 COT 8 SAVE 1634 OAK 11 SAVE 1696 COT 8 SAVE 1635 OAK 11 SAVE 1697 COT 8 SAVE 1636 OAK 15 SAVE 1698 OAK 17 SAVE 1638 OAK 12 SAVE 1699 PINE 14 SAVE 1639 BRCH 8 SAVE 1700 OAK 12 SAVE 1640 OAK 12 SAVE 1701 OAK 9 SAVE 1641 OAK 9 SAVE 1703 OAK 8 SAVE 1642 OAK 8 SAVE 1709 COT 10 SAVE 1643 OAK 10 SAVE 1710 COT 8 SAVE 1644 OAK 12 SAVE 1711 COT 8 SAVE 1645 OAK 19 SAVE 1712 COT 8 SAVE 1647 ELM 8 SAVE 1713 OAK 12 SAVE 1649 OAK 12 SAVE 1714 OAK 14 SAVE 1651 OAK 10 SAVE 1715 COT 11 SAVE 1652 BRCH 10 SAVE 1716 OAK 17 SAVE 1653 OAK 9 SAVE 1723 OAK 13 SAVE 1658 COT 8 SAVE 1724 COT 19 SAVE 1659 COT 8 SAVE 1725 COT 24 SAVE 1660 OAK 8 SAVE 1726 OAK 9 SAVE 1661 COT 9 SAVE 1727 PINE 9 SAVE 1662 OAK 14 SAVE 1728 CHERRY 9 SAVE 1663 OAK 10 SAVE 1729 OAK 19 SAVE 1664 OAK 14 SAVE 1735 ELM 9 SAVE 1665 OAK 8 SAVE 1738 BRCH 8 SAVE 1666 OAK 8 SAVE 1739 OAK 24 SAVE 1669 OAK 12 SAVE 1740 COT 15 SAVE 1670 OAK 13 SAVE 1744 ELM 12 REMOVE 1674 OAK 16 SAVE 1748 BX 9 REMOVE 1675 BRCH 8 SAVE 1752 OAK 16 SAVE 1676 OAK 9 SAVE 1756 ELM 10 SAVE 1677 BRCH 9 SAVE 1757 OAK 13 SAVE 1678 OAK 16 SAVE 1759 HACK 10 SAVE 1679 COT 12 SAVE 1760 BX 15 SAVE 1680 BRCH 10 SAVE 1762 BX 17 SAVE 1681 BRCH 8 SAVE 1763 BX 14 REMOVE 1682 OAK 13 SAVE 1764 BX 14 SAVE 3 of 7 WOODS OF LAKE FARQUAR TREE INVENTORY 1765 BX 15 REMOVE 1896 OAK 11 REMOVE 1766 BX 11 SAVE 1897 OAK 14 REMOVE 1767 OAK 17 SAVE 1898 OAK 10 REMOVE 1772 ELM 10 SAVE 1899 OAK 11 REMOVE 1773 OAK 10 SAVE 1900 OAK 12 REMOVE 1834 COT 39 REMOVE 1910 COT 10 SAVE 1838 OAK 14 REMOVE 1915 BX 8 REMOVE 1839 OAK 14 REMOVE 1916 BX 9 REMOVE 1840 OAK 14 REMOVE 1917 BX 9 SAVE 1842 OAK 12 REMOVE 1918 BX 11 REMOVE 1846 OAK 21 SAVE 1922 OAK 25 REMOVE 1848 OAK 15 SAVE 1926 COT 24 SAVE 1850 OAK 13 REMOVE 1927 COT 17 SAVE 1863 OAK 14 REMOVE 1928 OAK 12 REMOVE 1864 OAK 15 REMOVE 1930 OAK 10 REMOVE 1865 OAK 9 REMOVE 1932 BX 11 SAVE 1866 OAK 9 REMOVE 1933 ELM 9 REMOVE 1867 OAK 10 REMOVE 1934 OAK 26 REMOVE 1868 OAK 10 SAVE 1935 ELM 11 REMOVE 1869 OAK 12 SAVE 1936 OAK 16 REMOVE 1870 OAK 17 REMOVE 1941 OAK 18 REMOVE 1871 OAK 9 SAVE 1942 OAK 14 REMOVE 1872 OAK 11 SAVE 1943 OAK 18 REMOVE 1873 OAK 11 SAVE 1944 OAK 13 REMOVE 1874 OAK 9 REMOVE 1946 ELM 9 REMOVE 1875 OAK 9 REMOVE 1949 OAK 16 REMOVE 1876 ELM 9 REMOVE 1951 OAK 16 REMOVE 1877 OAK 9 SAVE 1952 ELM 10 REMOVE 1878 OAK 10 REMOVE 1953 OAK 8 REMOVE 1879 OAK 11 REMOVE 1954 OAK 12 REMOVE 1880 OAK 11 REMOVE 1955 OAK 18 REMOVE 1881 OAK 10 REMOVE 1956 OAK 10 REMOVE 1882 OAK 11 REMOVE 1957 OAK 14 REMOVE 1883 OAK 12 REMOVE 1958 OAK 18 REMOVE 1884 OAK 12 REMOVE 1960 OAK 32 REMOVE 1885 OAK 12 REMOVE 1961 BX 8 REMOVE 1886 OAK 10 REMOVE 1962 OAK 15 REMOVE 1887 OAK 12 REMOVE 1963 CHERRY 11 REMOVE 1888 OAK 11 REMOVE 1964 BX 9 REMOVE 1889 OAK 11 REMOVE 1965 OAK 18 REMOVE 1890 OAK 8 REMOVE 1966 BX 9 REMOVE 1891 OAK 8 REMOVE 1968 BX 8 REMOVE 1893 OAK 15 REMOVE 1969 ELM 14 REMOVE 1894 OAK 9 REMOVE 1974 OAK 21 REMOVE 1895 OAK 13 REMOVE 1976 CHERRY 8 REMOVE 4 of 7 WOODS OF LAKE FARQUAR TREE INVENTORY 1977 ELM 8 REMOVE 2230 WILLOW 17 SAVE 1978 OAK 19 REMOVE 2231 COT 16 SAVE 1980 OAK 15 REMOVE 2251 TREE 12 SAVE 1981 OAK 19 REMOVE 2252 OAK 15 SAVE 1982 ELM 11 REMOVE 2255 MPL 12 SAVE 1984 OAK 16 SAVE 2256 MPL 20 SAVE 1985 ELM 9 SAVE 2325 OAK 13 SAVE 1986 CHERRY 8 REMOVE 2326 OAK 17 SAVE 1987 OAK 12 REMOVE 2327 OAK 10 REMOVE 1988 OAK 14 REMOVE 2329 OAK 9 SAVE 1989 ELM 11 SAVE 2330 OAK 10 SAVE 1990 OAK 12 REMOVE 2331 OAK 11 SAVE 1992 ELM 8 REMOVE 2332 COT 11 SAVE 1993 OAK 16 REMOVE 2336 OAK 16 SAVE 1994 OAK 24 REMOVE 2337 BX 14 SAVE 1995 CHERRY 8 REMOVE 2338 OAK 9 SAVE 1998 BX 8 SAVE 2339 OAK 10 SAVE 1999 BX 9 SAVE 2340 OAK 12 SAVE 2000 BX 14 SAVE 2341 OAK 9 SAVE 2001 BX 15 REMOVE 2342 OAK 10 SAVE 2002 BX 12 REMOVE 2343 ELM 9 REMOVE 2003 BX 12 SAVE 2344 ELM 12 REMOVE 2004 BX 15 SAVE 2345 BX 10 REMOVE 2005 BX 14 SAVE 2346 OAK 16 REMOVE 2007 BX 8 REMOVE 2347 MPL 8 SAVE 2008 BX 9 SAVE 2348 COT 10 SAVE 2011 ELM 11 SAVE 2349 COT 10 SAVE 2012 ELM 9 SAVE 2350 ELM 8 SAVE 2021 BX 13 REMOVE 2351 CHERRY 8 SAVE 2022 ELM 10 REMOVE 2352 MPL 14 SAVE 2025 ELM 12 REMOVE 2353 ELM 11 SAVE 2026 ELM 8 SAVE 2355 BRCH 8 SAVE 2032 OAK 17 SAVE 2356 OAK 9 SAVE 2033 OAK 26 REMOVE 2357 OAK 12 SAVE 2168 BX 24 SAVE 2358 OAK 8 SAVE 2172 Locust 20 SAVE 2359 OAK 11 REMOVE 2180 BX 18 REMOVE 2360 ELM 9 REMOVE 2181 CHERRY 14 REMOVE 2361 OAK 8 REMOVE 2183 OAK 24 SAVE 2362 OAK 8 REMOVE 2195 OAK 10 SAVE 2363 OAK 8 REMOVE 2213 MPL 27 SAVE 2369 BX 8 SAVE 2226 TREE 8 SAVE 2371 OAK 12 SAVE 2227 TREE 10 SAVE 2372 COT 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Attn: Benton Ford Suite 110 3440 Federal Drive Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Re: Request for Wetland Type Confirmation and Delineation Concurrence Buller Property Dear Mr. Ford: Telephone (952) 953-2500 Fax (952) 953-2515 www,cityofapplevalley.org Your "Preliminary Wetland Delineation Summary" for the Buller Property in Apple Valley was received on 01/27/17. At this time, the "Preliminary Wetland Delineation Summary" submitted on 01/27/17 is considered incomplete as an application for Wetland Type Confirmation and Delineation Concurrence for the following stated reasons: Sampling point locations neither indicated on enclosed maps nor in the field, Lacks wetland delineation data forms and the information and analysis associated there with. Data and a basis for conclusions on wetland types, plant community types, wetland -upland transitions, landscape position, and other data necessary to make a determination not included, At this time, winter conditions, such as snow cover, are obscuring site conditions such that a determination cannot be made, A copy of the "Wetland Delineation Review Checklist for Minnesota" used to review your submission is attached with comments and may assist you in determining what further information is needed for a complete application. It should also be noted that this letter only applies to Wetland Conservation Act approvals and doesn't apply to other city approvals or state approvals, such as Public Waters Work Permits, required to complete the referenced project. The City of Apple Valley appreciates your efforts to cooperate with WCA operating procedures. Should you have further questions about WCA or other Apple Valley natural resource issues, please feel free to contact me at 952-953- 2462. Sincerely, 47\------ Jr i Jane Byron Water Quality Technician Cc: Jed Chesnut, Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Brian Watson, Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District Andrew Krinke, Kjolhaug Environmental Services Melissa Barrett, •Kjolhaug Environmental Services Randy & Carolyn Buller, property owners Kathy Bodmer, City of Apple Valley Encs: Wetland Delineation Review Checklist for Minnesota for 01/27/17 submission Preliminary Wetland Delineation Summary — Buller Property, Apple Valley Home of the Minnesota Zoological Garden KJOIRAUG ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMPANY Memorandum Date: January 27, 2017 Providing Sound, Balanced, Comprehensive Natural Resource Solutions To: Benton Ford — Rehder & Associates Inc. From: Andrew Krinke — Kjolhaug Environmental Services Melissa Barrett — Kjolhaug Environmental Services Re: Preliminary Wetland Delineation Summary — Buller Property, Apple Valley The Buller Property site was inspected on January 24, 2017 by Kjolhaug Environmental Services (KES) for the presence and extent of wetland. The property encompasses 8.7 acres and is located in part of Section 24, T115N, R2OW, Dakota County, Apple Valley, MN. This site was situated west of Diamond Path (Figure 1). Property Overview The Buller Property consisted primarily of woodland dominated by paper birch, bur oak, and red oak trees with a dense understory of common buckthorn shrubs. One single-family home and a detached garage was located in the northern portion ofthe property. The remainder of the property consisted of. Site topography was highest in the northern and eastern portions of the property then sloped steeply downhill toward the west toward Farquar Lake (Figure 2). Review of NWI, Soils, Public Waters, and NHD Information The National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) (Minnesota Geospatial Commons 2009-2014 and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) showed one PF01A/PEM1C wetland located within the property as shown on Figure 3. The Soil Survey (USDA NRCS 2015) showed no hydric or partially hydric soils located within the property as shown on Figure 4. The Minnesota DNR Public Waters Inventory (Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources 2015) showed Farquar Lake (DNR Protected Water 19-23P) along the western property boundary as shown on Figure 5. 26105 VVild Rose Lane, Shorewood, Minnesota 55331, Phone: 952-401-8757, Fax 952-401-8798 The Minnesota DNR Public Waters Inventory (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 2015) showed one waterbody along the western property boundary as shown on Figure 6. Wetland Description Potential wetlands were evaluated during field observations on January 24, 2017. One wetland was identified and delineated within the property boundaries (Figure 2.) Herbaceous vegetation was dormant and soils were frozen at the time of the wetland delineation. Wetland 1 was a partially forested, Type 1/3 (PFO1A/EMC) seasonally flooded basin/shallow marsh wetland located in the southern portion of the property adjacent to Farquar Lake (19-23P). The center of the wetland was dominated by narrowleaf cattail and reed canary grass surrounded by a forested fringe of green ash and black ash trees and common buckthorn shrubs. Wetland 1 covered 0.35 acres within the property boundaries. Adjacent upland consisted of steeply sloped woodland dominated by bur oak and red oak trees and common buckthorn shrubs. The remaining shoreline north of Wetland 1 had an abrupt boundary between the observed upland woodland and the lake with no additional areas dominated by hydrophytic vegetation. Summary/Caution Kjolhaug Environmental Services inspected the Buller Property on January 24, 2017 and delineated one wetland within the property boundaries. This preliminary delineation was completed outside of the growing season and was constrained by 6 inches of snow cover, senesced vegetation, andfrozen soils. The delineated wetland has not been approved and is subject to review and modification by members of the Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE). An additional site visit is required during the growing season to gather additional field data and to schedule a review of the delineation by the members of the TEP and USACE. Vincent Ridge Wetland Delineation Additional Areas Figures: • Figure 1 — Site Location • Figure 2— Existing Conditions • Figure 3 — National Wetlands Inventory • Figure 4— Soil Survey • Figure 5 — DNR Public Waters Inventory • Figure 6— National Hydrography Dataset wt Figure 1 - Site Location OpenStreetMap (and) contributors, CC -BY -SA N 0 A 500 Feet KJOLHAUG ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMPANY Source: ESRI Streets Basemap Buller Property (KES 2017-005) Apple Valley, Minnesota Note: Boundaries indicated on this figure are approximate and do not constitute an official survey product. Public Waters Public Watercourse Figure 5 - DNR Public Waters Inventory N 0 125 Feet KJOLIIA.UG F.NviRoNmENTAL sERvic.Es compANy Source: Minnesota DNR Buller Property (KES 2017-005) Apple Valley, Minnesota Note: Boundaries indicated on this figure are approximate and do not constitute an official survey product. Kinglsey-Mahtomedi complex, 15 to 25 •ercent sloses Hydric/Predominantly Non -Hydric Prdominantly Non-Hydric/Non-Hydric graiMMXIXAMMIEW 'gdMZWhfOZS*ZMCSMRMNWNriw-Fn,-AgwanrzV- Figure 4 - Soil Survey 0 125 immit==i Feet KJOLHAUG F.NVIRONMF.NTALSERV1CF.S COMPANY Source: USDA, NRCS Buller Property (KES 2017-005) Apple Valley, Minnesota Note: Boundaries indicated on this figure are approximate and do not constitute an official survey product. Figure 3 - National Wetlands Inventory N 0 125 Feet KIOLHAUG ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMPANY Source: Minnesota DNR (2013), USFWS Buller Property (KES 2017-005) Apple Valley, Minnesota Note: Boundaries indicated on this figure are approximate and do not constitute an official survey product. Delineated wetland boundary is subject to review and modification by members of the TEP and USACE. Figure 2 - Existing Conditions N 0 125 Feet KIOLHAUG ENVIR ON M ENTA L S E R.V1 F.S COMPANY Source: MnGeo, ESRI Imagery Basemap Buller Property (KES 2017-005) Apple Valley, Minnesota Note: Boundaries indicated on this figure are approximate and do not constitute an official survey product. Figure 6 - National Hydrography Dataset N 0 125 Feet KIOLHAUG F.NV1R ON M F.NTA . SF. RV] C ES COMPANY Source: USGS Buller Property (KES 2017-005) Apple Valley, Minnesota Note: Boundaries indicated on this figure are approximate and do not constitute an official survey product. CITY OF Apple,.Vally MEMO Public Works TO: Kathy Bodmer, Planner FROM: Brandon S. Anderson, City Engineer DATE: February 24, 2017 SUBJECT: Preliminary Plat Review — The Woods of Lake Farquar Tom, The following are comments regarding The Woods of Lake Farquar residential development project. General 1. All work and infrastructure within public easements or right of way shall be to City standards. 2. No trees will be permitted in public easements or right of way. 3. No construction work shall begin prior to a preconstruction meeting conference with a Public works and a Building Inspections representative. 4. Approvals from Dakota County are required for plat review and driveway access locations on Diamond Path. 5. 10' of additional Right of Way (ROW) has been shown on the plat in accordance with Dakota County requirements. No Trees are permitted in Dakota County ROW. 6. Driveway apron shall be constructed in accordance with City standard details. 7. For emergency vehicle access and turnaround, a cul-de-sac or turnaround shall be provided at Lots 1, 2 and 7 and shall be constructed in accordance with City standards 8. A minimum private street width of 26' f -f with curb and gutter shall be provided to be used as a shared private street as shown. 9. Lot 3 should be accessed from the same driveway entrance as Lots 4-7. The private street connection between lot 3 and northern most driveway entrance to Diamond Path at Lot 2 can be eliminated. This appears to have less environmental impact. 10. Private access driveway or street shall meet minimum setback from ROW of 20'. 11. Ponding Easements per the following document numbers should be shown and labeled on the preliminary plat: a. Ponding Easement No. 3063624 b. Ponding Easement No. 3063625 12. Drainage and Utility Easements per the following document numbers should be shown and labeled on the preliminary plat: a. Drainage and Utility Easement No. 3063622 b. Ponding Easement No. 3063623 13. Additional drainage and utility easements are required on all lots for required buffers. 14. Additional drainage and utility easements are required where drainage is directed across individual lots. 15. Provide Geotechnical Report showing soil borings at the proposed rain water gardens, proposed roadway, and soil types on the steep slopes on lot 1 and portions of lot 2. Soil borings must show entire profile. 16. Indicate 30' site triangles at driveway entrances to make sure no obstructions are in clear line of site. 17. A 10' bike trail will be required along Diamond Path and be constructed as a public infrastructure project. Permits 18. A public infrastructure project is anticipated for the proposed sanitary sewer and water services. Plans and specifications shall be completed by the City of Apple Valley. A private installation agreement may be necessary for construction of public infrastructure by developer or the developer can have the City of Apple Valley publicly bid the improvements and provide assessments back to the property. 19. Provide a copy of the executed Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Met Council, Department of Labor and any other required permits prior to construction. 20. A right of way permit will be required for all work within public easements or right of way. 21. A Natural Resource Management Permit (NRMP) will be required prior to any land disturbing activity continences. This must include a buffer restoration plan. 22. A Public Waters Work permit from the DNR is required for all work occurring below the OHW of 899.2'. This would include sanitary sewer service connections adjacent to the lake. 23. If dewatering more than 10,000 gallons per day, a DNR temporary dewatering permit will be required. Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control 1. Final Grading Plans shall be reviewed and approved by City Engineer. 2. Final Stormwater Management Plan shall be reviewed and approved by City Engineer. 3. Grading plan should clearly show the high water elevation 901.2 associated with the ponding easements. 4. DA (13) includes a direct runoff area of 3.95 acres, 0.25 acres (7.1%) of new impervious are directly contributing to Farquar lake without treatment. The proposed building pads on Lots 1, 6, and 7 are not being treated as shown. Relocation of proposed rain gardens are recommended. 5. DA (9) includes drainage from lots 3-5, additional grading and spot elevations are required to ensure that the entire drainage area will be treated in rain garden 4. Any drainage that crosses lots will require additional drainage and utility easements. 6. Additional spot elevations are required on the south side of proposed lot 7 to ensure side yard drainage does not go to the adjacent property to the south. 7. Clarify drainage patterns where existing driveway is to be removed. It is not clear if existing culvert will drain to rain water garden or be separated. No additional drainage will be allowed to go to the north at this location. If this culvert will collect drainage from offsite and existing ROW then rain garden 5 will be required to have a drainage and utility easement and be owned and operated by the City of Apple Valley. A separate public stormwater basin may be required to be provided along Diamond Path at Lot 1. 8. Drainage from lot 1 driveway needs to be redirected to ensure no additional drainage is concentrated onto driveway of lot 2. 9. Silt fence detail shall be per city standard plate ERO-2 and be heavy duty. A double row of silt fence is required for protection of lakes and wetlands. 10. Additional Filter Log ditch checks in accordance with ERO-20 are recommended where drainage is being concentrated on property lines. 11. Culvert/Pipe protection in accordance with ERO-21 is recommended at 36" FES. Storm sewer shall be constructed of RCP if offsite drainage is directed to pipe and shall be public infrastructure. 12. Silt fence needs to extend further up and around the proposed house pad on lot 1 to ensure that all construction disturbances are contained in silt fence perimeter. 13. Existing garage floor elevation and lowest floor elevation should be indicated on proposed lot 2. 14. A stormwater infiltration maintenance agreement will be needed for all the proposed rain gardens. Rain gardens shall not be on shared property and shall be independent to each lot. It is recommended to have individually located and owned stormwater practices or account for a larger regional design to accommodate runoff. 15. Raingarden design and construction standards, plans, and details are incomplete for the project at this time. The City would recommend following the guidelines of the Dakota County LID Standards (htt • ://www.dakotaswed.or • dfs/Dakota%2OLID%20Standards%20Revised%2002-09- 12.pdf) for construction and design as well as the Minnesota Stormwater Manual. a. Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District may be available to suggest alternative stormwater practices for the site. 16. Raingardens adjacent to roadway need to provide buffers and/or pretreatment to prevent snow piles from winter maintenance within the basins. Snow storage must not occur in raingardens. 17. A planting plan and methods of establishing vegetation in the buffer and raingardens is not included other than a seed mix for the raingardens. A detailed plan shall be provided. Raingardens adjacent to the road and private drives should be planted and not seeded. Additionally, planting rather than seeding provides a more designed look and allows for quicker plant establishment. Raingardens generally need to remain offline until vegetation is established, which can be more than a year for native plant seed mixes. That may be difficult to accomplish for this particular project. 18. Details on Sheet Cl state the rain garden construction shall not begin until all construction in the contributing drainage area has been completed. Additional temporary erosion and sediment control is required and shall be shown on a phasing plan included with the SWPPP. All areas shall be protected from compaction and sedimentation during construction and stabilization. 19. The berm for raingarden 5 is encroaching into the sanitary easement. The raingarden in its entirety and associated structures should be removed completely from the easement. 20. A culvert/stormwater pipe is shown under the private drive on lots 1 and 2 that is in close proximity to the existing sanitary line and within the sanitary easement. Drainage should be directed to drainage and utility easement and be contained in a drainage swale with adequate velocity and slope protection prior to entering rain garden. The culvert or stormwater pipe under the private drive on lot 2 would be contributing stormwater to raingarden 5, but outlets quite a distance away from the raingarden. This could lead to erosion and sedimentation issues; it could cause failure of the raingarden. 21. The raingardens appear to currently be designed to 1.2' deep. Soils maps show that the soils on the property are likely C soils. The Minnesota Stormwater Manual recommends using an infiltration rate of 0.2"/hr for C soils. a. 1.2' is too deep a depth to infiltrate in C soils within 48 hours as required by state regulations. Raingardens should be no deeper than 6"-9" deep in C soils. Raingardens shall be designed shallower and larger in area to meet state infiltration requirements and city stormwater requirements. Storm Sewer 1. Final locations and sizes of storm sewer shall be reviewed with the final construction plans and approved by City Engineer. 2. Final Stormwater Management Plan shall be reviewed and approved by City Engineer. 3. The proposed 36" HDPE culvert will need to be relocated away from the 8" existing sanitary sewer main located in the drainage and utility easement (see note 10 above). 4. Existing 36" culvert needs to be removed with driveway (at Lot 1) or drainage computations need to be provided to account for offsite flow. Sanitary Sewer and Water Main 1. Final locations and sizes of sanitary sewer and water main shall be reviewed with the fmal construction plans and approved by City Engineer. 2. Proposed water service locations for new lots need to be shown on a utility plan. Water services will be installed as part of City Project 2017-110 (water main replacement along Diamond Path in 2017). Costs of the individual services to serve the proposed subdivision will be assessed to the property. Curb stops are to be located at the ROW for each lot. 3. Proposed sanitary sewer service locations for new lots need to be shown on a utility plan and will be installed by the developer. Service connections to the existing 8" sanitary sewer along the lake will NOT be approved due to the following conditions: a. extensive dewatering would be required b. A DNR permit is required due to excavation below OHW c. additional tree clearing and disturbance between the proposed homes and lake are required for installation of services d. due to existing tree cover and overall length of services, long term maintenance could become problematic to the homeowners and City of Apple Valley. 4. It will be required that an 8" sanitary sewer line be installed as part of the development to serve lots 3-7. Lots 1 and 2 could be provided services from the existing sanitary sewer. Sanitary sewer would be public infrastructure with 20' minimum drainage and utility easement provided. 5. The lowest level of lot 3 would require the proposed sanitary sewer to run between proposed lots 2 & 3 and connect to sanitary manhole with invert elevation of 897.0. 6. Water pressure and flow should be confirmed for the long water service required for Lot 1. Sizing calculations of this water service line should be provided. It is anticipated that a 2" water service would be required for Lot 1. 7. Access needs to be maintained and or provided for public sanitary sewer line cleaning and maintenance. Additional drainage and utility easements are required on Lot 1. The slopes over the sanitary sewer easement shall not exceed 10:1 and a 10' wide access path is to be provided for public works to maintain easement and utilities. 8. Include City of Apple Valley sanitary sewer & water main standard detail plates. 9. Existing well on lot 2 would need to be abandoned in accordance with Dakota County. Landscape and Natural Resources 1. Because Farquar Lake is an Impaired Water strict maintenance of erosion control throughout construction and final stormwater practices are necessary to minimize impacts. Redundant erosion and sediment controls will be expected as part of the Natural Resources Management Permit. 2. The DNR would need to be consulted about any permitting requirements for docks. a. Docks would have to be designed to minimize impacts to wetlands and be compliant with TCA and city regulations. 3. There appears to be a small ice ridge in some locations along the shoreline. State regulations only allow regrading of ice ridges in certain limited cases. A DNR permit may be required and DNR regulations may prohibit this activity. 4. The wetland delineation and type concurrence application was incomplete; a letter has been send to the developer, consultant, and property owner notifying them of this fact. Review and approval will be delayed until all required materials are submitted. Review may also be delayed and the application considered incomplete until conditions permit a field review; winter snow, frozen soils, and dormant vegetation can delay the ability to provide a field review. 5. Buffer width adjacent to the wetland is 40' average with a 30' minimum. A 10' building setback from the buffer is required. The buffer width is based on their wetland rating from the VRWJPO wetland assessment from 2007 (Manage 1 in this instance.) 6. Buffer width adjacent to the lake where there is no additional wetland is 16.5'. The buffer for the lake is measured from the OHW. The plans submitted indicate measuring the buffer from the water's edge and not from the OHW. 7. A landscape plan is required specifically for the buffer areas. 8. Tree tags are required to be placed on the trees as depicted in the tree inventory. The tree inventory shall be organized on a individual lot basis. 9. In accordance with 152.57 (D)(7); Beaches are prohibited in the wetland; it is considered wetland fill and not allowed. Beach sizing in the buffer adjacent to areas of the lake where there is no additional wetland is limited based on city ordinance. The developer, builder, and homeowner should become acquainted with MNDNR rules regarding sand blankets to remain compliant with state regulations. Lots 6 and 7 may have the most restrictions for the owners on what they can do with their "backyard" or "shoreline". 10. Buffer signage is required in City code and shall be placed along property lines and easement areas. Natural Resources staff can provide additional information. 11. Tree removals shown appear to be less than that what is feasible to accomplish with the proposed construction limits shown. Provide the tree inventory spreadsheet for Sheet C3. a. Sheet C3 shows mature trees being kept along property lines of Lot 4/ 5, and 6/ 7. This is encouraged but usually proves difficult with steep slope construction sites. Construction activities and equipment must be kept clear of these areas. 12. The proposed planting plan only includes three (3) trees species. Please diversify the species and consider limiting maples as the next invasive insect species favors maples. 13. The proposed planting plan only indicates replanting trees in the proposed additional right-of-way for Diamond Path. Tree replacement should encompass the entire site and trees should be replaced in different areas not just as a screening buffer. No trees are permitted in County ROW. 14. There are also overhead powerlines along Diamond Path that may interfere with the proposed tree plantings. Ensure any tree planted will have adequate space when mature and will not create a utility line conflict. 15. Given the tree clearing needs for home construction, it is recommended to show additional tree planting around the perimeter of the shown house pad.. A 20' area around the proposed house pad should be shown for tree removals. 16. Show all tree impacts for underground utilities — both sanitary lines and any new services along Diamond Path. Adequate setbacks from utility service lines are required for any tree plantings. DATE: February 6, 2017 TO: Kathy Bodmer, City of Apple Valley FROM: Mark Ryan, Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) RE: Comments on Preliminary Plan for the Woods of Farquar Lake The Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) received the City of Apple Valley's (City's) request for preliminary plan review for "The Woods of Farquar Lake" development on February 2, 2017. After reviewing the preliminary plat and civil drawings provided with the request, the VRWJPO has the following comments: • This is a preliminary plan set and the level of design detail is therefore not present at a level to provide a detailed hydrologic/hydraulic review. However, the following can be noted based on the working plan and should be considered during later design review: � It appears that the ponding volume provided (10,356 cubic feet) is designed to meet the City requirements for capturing the runoff created by the 3.6 -inch, 24-hour event (see code section 152.16) based on the amount of new impervious (estimated at 47,193 square feet). To be verified later during the permitting process. o There are some fringe wetlands identified on the southwest part of the parcels along the lake to which the City wetland buffer requirements may apply (which align with VRWJPO buffer standards). lt appears that this buffer will be met by the project, but buffer distance should be verified during the permitting process. • The following comments apply to the ram gardens proposed for stormwater management on the site and the proposed location of these practices. o The site and surrounding area is identified as having a soil type of "till" that is of hydrologic soil group C (not well drained). Underdrains should be considered for use in these raingardens due to the relatively low infiltration rate of these subsoils. o For the largest proposed basin (at 6,650 cubic feet of storage volume), it is unclear how much drainage will reach the basin. Unlike the other locations, there are not swales graded to it or impervious surfaces adjacent to it. o For the overflows from the rain gardens, the designer only has a thicker blanket proposed. Riprap or some other treatment may be warranted due to the potential for erosion. In addition, these outlets from the site may require additional energy Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization dissipation — otherwise the erosion will simply happen on the siope just below the silt fence as there is a high potential for long-term erosion of the rd area below the houses. o A culvert proposed for the northern driveway has a roughly 7.5% slope to it and also is likely to cause erosion. Additional energy dissipation to be considered during design. o Who will perform Iong-term maintenance of the basins: the City or the Iandowner? If it is the Iandowner, will the City be able to make this work when all 5 ram gardens are Iocated directly on the property lines? o There is approximately 550' of ditch along Diamond Path (CR -33) located south of the southern driveway. Consideration should be given during design and permitting to ensure the ditch is graded to drain and that erosion potential is limited at the southern end where flow has been channelized at the top of the siope down to the lake. While the VRWJPO understands that much of this discussion is dealt with during the design and permitting processwe want to illuminate these questions now so that they are not surprises to the applicant during the permitting process for the City's Natural Resources Management Permit (NRMP) prior to construction. Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments. Mark Ryan, P.E. Watershed Engineer Vermillion River Watershed JPO ••• •••• S•••• ••• City of Apple Valley MEMO Building Inspections TO: Kathy Bodmer, Planner FROM: Pat Devery, Building Inspector DATE: February 8, 2017 SUBJECT: Woods of Farquar Lake • Geotechnical report, boring log and Special Inspector Agreement is required prior to permit and soil corrections on site. • Detached garage currently for existing house will require demolition permit. Garage is built in what will become an easement. S L H V_T ! Di S February 2, 2017 Kathy Bodmer, City of Apple Valley 7100 147th Street West Apple Valley, MN 55124 Re: The Woods of Lake Farquar Dear Ms. Bodmer, Thank you for the opportunity to review the above plan. We offer the following comments for your consideration: • A conservation practice (vegetated shoreline stabilization) primarily located on proposed Lot 3, with a portion extending onto proposed Lot 2 was installed in 2010 by the previous landowners (John and Carol Houston) and was funded by the SWCD. The project is under a 10 year contract which expires in 2020. The project appears to have been replaced with a sand beach at some point in 2016. The SWCD will coordinate with previous and current landowners regarding the status of the conservation practice. A copy of the original project factsheet is attached. • Farquar Lake is impaired for excess phosphorus (nutrient eutrophication biological indicators). As such, additional best management practices found in Appendix A of the NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit should be incorporated into the plans. • Sanitary sewer connections for individual properties would require excavation and soil disturbance down -gradient of silt fence shown on the plans. Plans should include erosion and sediment control measures for construction activities in all areas of disturbance. • The proposed plans show stormwater practices (raingardens) located on private property with each raingarden on multiple private parcels. It is recommended to locate stormwater practices on city outlots to ensure that the stormwater practices continue to function as designed. • Dakota County Low Impact Development Standards are recommended for the stormwater practices (e.g. recommend 36" of engineered soils in raingarden, maximum of 12" ponding depth for raingardens, and no equipment within raingarden footprint to prevent compaction of soils). Dakota County LID standards can be found at: (http:// v.dakotaswcd.org/pdfs/Dakota%2OLID%20Standards%20Revised°/x2002-09-12.pdf) Sincerely, Curt Coudron, CPESC Project Management Supervisor CC: Brian Watson, SWCD Manager 4100 220th Street West, Suite 102 1 Farmington, MN 55024 1 (651) 480-7777 www.dakotacountyswcd.org ARTNERS AN AND ATER CONSERVATION ... �, - � Pae. ,- ....,...a �." � saw .. .-� ^sem "' �'�� .. >,-a��"•�"�v ..G�"' .... Pro ect Factsheet Project: A 90 -foot shoreline stabilization project on Farquar Lake. The project removed an existing sand beach and failing retaining wall. Biolog, coconut erosion control blanket, and over 1,500 of native plants and shrubs were used to vegetate and stabilize the shoreline. Funding: Project Cost: State Landowner Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District 4100 220th St. W., Suite 102, Farmington, MN 55024 651-480-7777 www.dakotaswcd.org Practice: Shoreline Stabilization (580) Project Benefits: Slope stabilization Improved aesthetics Decrease sediment and nutrients entering Farquar Lake Improved water quality Partners: Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization Watershed: Vermillion River Construction: Summer 2010 Final 10/12/2010 Pro ect Factsheet Installation of coir biolog at water's edge Installed shredded hardwood mulch in upland areas Herbicide treatment of invasive species and upland turf, and removal of failing retaining wall Installed coconut erosion control blanket in transitional zone Planting of upland, transitional, and aquatic plants Installed edging on the upland side and goose fencing around the perimeter of the planting ross sections o s ore ine restoration areas Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District 4100 220th St. W., Suite 102, Farmington, MN 55024 651-480-7777 www.dakotaswcd.org Apple Valley Fire Department MEMO City of Apple Valley TO: Kathy Bodmer FROM: Brian Kilmartin DATE: February 23, 2017 SUBJECT: The Woods at Lake Farquar I have attached a copy of the Minnesota State Fire Code that applies to this project. Fire department access roads would be required per MSFC section 503- 503.2.5. There're 2 locations that would need to have a turn around that complies with the fire code. I've also attached a copy of the approved tum arounds. Please have the developer get back to us on how they plan to bring the proposed development in to compliance with the fire code. Bria lima n- Acting Fire Marshal Part III—Building and Equipment Design Features CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES SECTION 501 GENERAL 501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter. 501.2 Permits. A permit shall be required as set forth in Sec- tions 105.6 and 105.7. 501.3 Construction documents. Construction documents for proposed fire apparatus access, location of fire lanes, security gates across fire apparatus access roads and construction doc- uments and hydraulic calculations for fire hydrant systems shall be submitted to the fire department for review and approval prior to construction. 501.4 Timing of installation.. When fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for fire protection is required to be installed, such protection shall be installed and made service- able prior to and during the time of construction except when approved alternative methods of protection are provided. Temporary street signs shall be installed at each street inter- section when construction of new roadways allows passage by vehicles in accordance with Section 505.2. SECTION 502 DEFINITIONS 502.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chap- ter 2: AGENCY. FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD. FIRE COMMAND CENTER. FIRE DEPARTMENT MASTER KEY. FIRE LANE. KEY BOX. I TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES. M N M N N N M N SECTION 503 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS 503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3. 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building, or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all por- tions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. Exception: Fire apparatus access roads need not be provided where there are two or fewer Group R-3 or Group U occupancy buildings. This exception clarifies that it is not the intent of the code to require the driveway to one or two homes or any Group U occupancy to have a code -compliant access road no matter the setback distance from the min road,. 503.1.1.1 Increases allowed. The 150 -foot distance shall be permitted to be increased for the following: 1. When the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2, or 903.3.1.3. 2. For Group R occupancies equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2, or 903.3.1.3, the fire apparatus access road shall extend to within 600 feet (183 m). 3. Where fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on property, topog- raphy, waterways, nonnegotiable grades, or other similar conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire protection is provided, the fire apparatus access road shall extend to within 300 feet (91.4 m). 503.1.2 Additional access. The fire code official is autho- rized to require more than one fire apparatus access road based on the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic condi- tions or other factors that could limit access. 503.1.3 High -piled storage. Fire department vehicle access to buildings used for high -piled combustible stor- age shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter 32. 503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and arranged in accordance with Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.8. 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved securit gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unob- 2015 MINNESOTA STATE FIRE CODE 69 M N M N M N M M M N M M M M 1.4 N M N M 44 N 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 N 44 44 44 N 44 N 44 N 44 44 44 N M 44 44 44 44 44 N 44 44 44 44 44 14 M N M N M N 4.4 M FIRE SERVICE FEATURES structed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm). Exception: Where the road serves Group R buildings that are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3, the minimum unob- structed width can be reduced to 16 feet (4877 mm). 503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require an increase in the minimum access widths where they are inadequate for fire or rescue opera- tions. 503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all- weather driving capabilities. 503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be determined by the fire code official. 503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) in length shall be pro- vided with an approved area for turning around fire appa- ratus. Exception: Where the dead-end road serves Group R buildings that are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accor- dance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2, or 903.3.1.3, the maximum dead-end length distance is permitted to be increased up to 300 feet (91.4 m). 503.2.6 Bridges and elevated surfaces. Where a bridge or an elevated surface is part of a fire apparatus access road, the bridge shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with AASHTO HB -17. Bridges and elevated surfaces shall be designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus. Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges when required by the fire code official. Where elevated surfaces designed for emergency vehicle use are adjacent to surfaces which are not designed for such use, approved barriers, approved signs or both shall be installed and maintained when required by the fire code official. 503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be within the limits established by thefire code offi- cial based on the fire department's apparatus. 503.2.8 Angles of approach and departure. The angles of approach and departure for fire apparatus access roads shall be within the limits established by thefire code offi- cial based on the fire department's apparatus. 5033 Marking. Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words NO PARKING—FIRE LANE shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained in a clean and legi- ble condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility. 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times. 503.4.1. Traffic calming devices. Traffic calming devices shall be prohibited unless approved by the fire code offi- cial. 503.5 Required gates or barricades. The fire code official is authorized to require the installation and maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across fire apparatus access roads, trails or other accessways, not including public streets, alleys or highways. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, con- structed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200. 503.5.1 Secured gates and barricades. When required, gates and barricades shall be secured in an approved man- ner. Roads, trails and other accessways that have been closed and obstructed in the manner prescribed by Section 503.5 shall not be trespassed on or used unless authorized by the owner and thefire code official. Exception: The restriction on use shall not apply to public officers acting within the scope of duty. 503.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire chief. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for auto- matic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200. SECTION 504 ACCESS TO BUILDING OPENINGS AND ROOFS 504.1 Required access. Exterior doors and openings required by this code or the International Building Code shall be maintained readily accessible for emergency access by the fire department. An approved access walkway leading from fire apparatus access roads to exterior openings shall be pro- vided when required by thefire code official. 504.2 Maintenance of exterior doors and openings. Exte- rior doors and their function shall not be eliminated without prior approval. Exterior doors that have been rendered non- functional and that retain a functional door exterior appear- ance shall have a sign affixed to the exterior side of the door with the words THIS DOOR BLOCKED. The sign shall con- sist of letters having a principal stroke of not less than 3/, inch (19.1 mm) wide and at least 6 inches (152 rrim) high on a contrasting background. Required fire department access doors shall not be obstructed or eliminated. Exit and exit access doors shall comply with Chapter 10. Access doors for high -piled combustible storage shall comply with Section 3206.6.1. 70 2015 MINNESOTA STATE FIRE CODE The provisions c APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS ed in this appendix are not muizdatoty unless. specifically Were ced in SECTION D101 GENERAL D101.1 Scope. Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accor- dance with this appendix and all other applicable require ments of the international Fire (ode. SECTION D102 REQUIRED ACCESS D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by y‘ay of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt. concrete or other approved driv- ing surface capztble of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds (34 050 kg). SECTION D103 MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a. fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the mini- mum road width shall be 26 feet (7925 mm), exclusive of shoulders (see Figure D103 1) 26' 96 -FOOT DIAMETER CUL-DE-SAC For SI: 1 loot = 304.8 mill. D103.2 Grade. Fire a 1() percent in grade. Exception: Grades steeper than10 percent as approved by the fire chief, adopting us access roads shall shail not exceed 1)103.3 Turning radius. The minimun aditas shall he determined by the fire cod( official. D103.4 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720 min) shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table DI03.4. TABLE D103.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS LENGTH (feet) (.1 50 151-501 -750 Over 750 DTH (feet) 20 20 26 For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm. 60 -FOOT 120 -FOOT HAMMERHEAD 20' 20' TURNAROUNDS REQUIRED None required but Hammerhead, )-co )6 -foot diameter cul-de-sac in acco- dance with Figure D103.1 I 20 -foot Hammer ' head 60 -foot "Y- or , 96-1oot diameter cul-de-sac in accor- dance with Figure D103.1 Special approval required 26' 20' MINIMUM CLEARANCE AROUND A FIRE HYDRANT 20' ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE TO 120 -FOOT HAMMERHEAD FIGURE D103.1 DEAD-END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD TURNAROUND 2015 MINNESOTA STATE FIRE CODE 475 COUNTY Dakota County Surveyor's Office Western Service Center • 14955 Galaxie Avenue • Apple Valley, MN 55124 952.891-7087 • Fax 952.891-7127 • www.co.dakota.mn.us February 21, 2017 City of Apple Valley 7100 147th Street W. a Apple Valley, MN 55124 Re: THE WOODS OF LAKE FARQUAR -FKA BULLER ADDITION The Dakota County Plat Commission met on February 21, 2017, to consider the preliminary plat of the above referenced plat. The plat is adjacent to County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 33 or Diamond Path, and is therefore subject to the Dakota County Contiguous Plat Ordinance. The plat was revised to reflect the Plat Commission's comments on 11/28/2016. The right-of-way needs for CSAH 33 for a 3-lane/4-lane undivided roadway are 60 feet of half right of way. The plan includes two proposed driveways and the removal of one existing driveway access to CSAH 33. The additional dedicated right of way area includes planting of trees on the plan. As noted, no trees are allowed in the existing or new County right of way. Restricted access should be shown along all of CSAH 33 except the two proposed access openings. A quit claim deed to Dakota County is required for access restriction along CSAH 33 at the time of recording the plat mylars. The Plat Commission has approved the preliminary plat provided that the described conditions are met. The Ordinance requires submittal of a final plat for review by the Plat Commission before a recommendation is made to the County Board of Commissioners. Traffic volumes on CSAH 33 are 8,100 ADT and are anticipated to be 10,000 ADT by the year 2030. These traffic volumes indicate that current Minnesota noise standards for residential units could be exceeded for the proposed plat. Residential developments along County highways commonly result in noise complaints. In order for noise levels from the highway to meet acceptable levels for adjacent residential units, substantial building setbacks, buffer areas, and other noise mitigation elements should be incorporated into this development. No work shall commence in the County right of way until a permit is obtained from the County Transportation Department and no permit will be issued until the plat has been filed with the County Recorder's Office. The Plat Commission does not review or approve the actual engineering design of proposed accesses or other improvements to be made in the right of way. Nothing herein is intended to restrict or limit Dakota County's rights with regards to Dakota County rights of way or property. The Plat Commission highly recommends early contact with the Transportation Department to discuss the permitting process which reviews the design and may require construction of highway improvements, including, but not limited to, turn lanes, drainage features, limitations on intersecting street widths, medians, etc. Please contact Gordon McConnell regarding permitting questions at (952) 891-7115 or Todd Tollefson regarding Plat Commission or Plat Ordinance questions at (952) 891-7070. Sincerely, Todd B. Tollefson Secretary, Plat Commission c: The Woods of Lake Farquar Resident Correspondence From: Annette Larson [mailto: ] Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 9:00 AM To: Bodmer, Kathy Subject: Questions / Input for Proposed Development of Farquar Woods: March 1st Jennifer Dalseth, via communication with the Farquar Lake Association, suggested we submit questions to you by email a week prior to the upcoming public hearing. We have a number of questions which I've included below, and some are based on some research I've done to gather information from Dakota county's website about the current properties and development around the lake, so I've attached a spreadsheet supporting the statistics I mention below which were manual calculations from the website. We are property owners at 48E Dominica Way and are members of the lake association. I am writing this email on behalf of myself, and my husband Terry Larson, and I intend to attend the public hearing on March 1st. I am providing some commentary below, in addition to some questions. We have concerns about the impact of the development on the lake's water quality, the wildlife, and the character and general overall impact on Farquar Lake, which we believe is a unique urban lake in many ways. We're well aware of the extensive ongoing efforts of the property owners, city, and state to address and attempt to mitigate the already -existing issues with water quality in Farquar Lake. With that in mind, we believe the approval of this development should be closely scrutinized and would like to present the following questions. Question #1 - Will the Planning Commission be taking into account whether the newly proposed lots are consistent with the current average parcel sizes and average lake frontage per lot of the lots presently surrounding Farquar Lake? Farquar Lake is not a "typical" urban lake in our opinion, and it seems to retain a special character with abundant birds and wildlife and a relatively low density of development for a lake within a large suburb. As shown on the attached spreadsheet (with data obtained from the Dakota County GIS online mapping service), the proposed lots in Farquar Woods will be less than 1/2 the size of the current/existing average parcel size and will have approximately 1/2 the lake frontage vs. existing parcels. How will this weigh in the Commission's decision-making? Question #2 - How will the Commission be assessing the environmental impact of increasing the number of parcels/lots on Farquar Lake by over 25% compared to the current number of parcels/lots? Even without the scientific background to understand how this might impact the environment, from a basic mathematical perspective, the impact has to be very significant on a lake this size when you consider not only increased usage from fishing, boating, etc. but from run-off, disturbance or removal of shoreline vegetation, potential destruction or disturbance of aquatic vegetation at lake access points, etc. Resident Correspondence 1 of 5 Question #3 - If the Commission plans to approve the development of the Tots as proposed, what safeguards will be taken to protect and preserve the shoreline, shoreline vegetation, aquatic vegetation, animal habitat? Will the clearing of waterfront vegetation be completely prohibited within a significant setback area? If not what are the restrictions? Will docks be prohibited, or if not, should they be restricted to one shared dock due to the comparatively small lot size? If "viewing corridors" are allowed on these lots should they be more restrictive, and how will clearing be monitored and controlled to insure minimal environmental impact? Question #4 - Regarding the character of the lake as perceived by not only property owners on the lake but all that are able to enjoy the lake via access at the park, what considerations will be made regarding any structures that might be visible from the lake? Currently, all structures around the lake are unique in design and materials and are not of the same age, size, shape, materials, like you might see in a typical suburban development, so with the larger Tots/parcels and plenty of natural vegetation along the shoreline, the lake retains a more "natural" and "unplanned" appearance than most urban lakes. The proposed development's drawings shows smaller lots with homes which appear to be close together and similar in size and shape. Will there be any oversight or controls in terms of how the homes look, materials used, size of structure, etc? When reviewing the proposed development how will the Commission consider whether the proposed homes are cohesive with the existing diverse character of the properties around the lake vs "planned development"? Question #5 - Can the owners/developers provide more information about the quality and value of the homes that will be built and the price that the lots and homes will be marketed at? Will there be restrictions on the homes that are built which will insure that neighboring property values are retained to protect other homeowners and the city's and county's tax base. We hope the commission will only approve a development that is designated with the safeguards that not only bring in new tax dollars from the developed property but also maintain, and improve the values of other properties surrounding the lake, while taking into account the impact on the environment and community, and the community value of the character of the lake. Annette Larson Dominica Way A• ple Valley, MN 55124 Acreage of Parcels surrounding Farquar Lake `Source: Dakota County GIS mapping and property information Parcel ID Acreage** Shoreline/Frontage* 01-02400-02-060 1.4 235 01-02400-02-070 1.09 292 01-02400-02-080 0.96 181 01-02400-02-090 1.5 206 01-15375-01-010 0.76 331 Resident Correspondence 2 of 5 Resident Correspondence 3 of 5 01-25700-01-030 0.58 111 01-25700-01-040 0.71 151 01-25700-01-050 1.98 978 01-32475-01-030 0.91 185 01-32475-01-020 0.9 76 01-32475-01-010 0.75 187 01-25700-01-080 1.15 207 01-25700-01-100 1.34 388 01-17350-01-010 0.97 318 01-02400-27-022 2.33 482 01-57250-01-010 1 371 01-02400-02-012 1.78 39 01-02400-02-011 1.03 113 01-01300-77-031 3.6 201 01-01300-77-032 2.96 219 01-02400-02-040 3.36 485 01-02400-02-050 3.19 626 01-25700-00-020 0.26 357 01-25650-02-010 5.8 867 Cannot be Developed / Right of Way 714 Cannot be Developed /Right of Way 46 Average Current Acreage per Parcel surrounding Farquar Lake (acres) 1.679583 Proposed Development: Average Acreage per Parcel 0.83 Parcels/Lots on proposed development are only 49% (less than have) the average size of the current parcel/lot size surrounding Farquar Lake 49% Average Current Shoreline Frontage per Parcel surrounding Farquar Lake (feet) 321.7692 Proposed Development: Estimated Average Frontage per Parcel of new development parcels 163 Lake frontage on proposed development lots/parcels is half (50.6%) that of the average frontage of current parcels surrounding Farquar Lake 50.60% Resident Correspondence 3 of 5 From: Jennifer Riley Dalseth [mailto: ] Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 9:57 AM To: Bill Sherry; Andrew Nick; Annette Larson; Betty Ann Rabe; Betty Wilson; Doug Dudgeon; Eileen Elliott; Gary Dorman; Jeff Christianson; Jenni Kistner; Joe Elliott; John Loch; John Schreifels; Kara Petter; Kate Christianson; Mark Wilson; Melissa Loch; Mike Loch; Pascal Dalseth; Pat Koehler; Pat Nelson; Raquel Haag; Rick Bruneau; Sara Nick; Scott Dobesh; Simone Koehler; Steve Burrows; Tyler Kistner Cc: Schaum, Jessica; Byron, Jane; Bodmer, Kathy Subject: Re: The Woods of Farquar - proposed development information Farquar Neighbors: We are very concerned about the impact on the lake; the water quality and wildlife with the proposed 7 lots in the development on Farquar. I spoke with Kathy Bodmer at the City of Apple Valley and if you have specific concerns or questions about the development it would be helpful to send them to Kathy prior to the meeting. Kathy would like your questions/concerns one week prior to the meeting so the planning commission can review them. Please send them by Wednesday, the 22nd. She is cc'd on this email. We hope to see you at the meeting on the 1st! Jennifer Resident Correspondence 4 of 5 Number of current Privately Owned Parcels of land with lake frontage 22 Future parcels of land with lake frontage if development is approved 28 Increase in number of parcels with lake frontage 27.30% **Source: Dakota county GIS mapping parcel information. All numbers were manually calculated and are estimates *Source: Approximation bassed on manual calculation of shoreline measurements shown on Dakota county GIS mapping. All numbers were manually calculated and are estimates From: Jennifer Riley Dalseth [mailto: ] Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 9:57 AM To: Bill Sherry; Andrew Nick; Annette Larson; Betty Ann Rabe; Betty Wilson; Doug Dudgeon; Eileen Elliott; Gary Dorman; Jeff Christianson; Jenni Kistner; Joe Elliott; John Loch; John Schreifels; Kara Petter; Kate Christianson; Mark Wilson; Melissa Loch; Mike Loch; Pascal Dalseth; Pat Koehler; Pat Nelson; Raquel Haag; Rick Bruneau; Sara Nick; Scott Dobesh; Simone Koehler; Steve Burrows; Tyler Kistner Cc: Schaum, Jessica; Byron, Jane; Bodmer, Kathy Subject: Re: The Woods of Farquar - proposed development information Farquar Neighbors: We are very concerned about the impact on the lake; the water quality and wildlife with the proposed 7 lots in the development on Farquar. I spoke with Kathy Bodmer at the City of Apple Valley and if you have specific concerns or questions about the development it would be helpful to send them to Kathy prior to the meeting. Kathy would like your questions/concerns one week prior to the meeting so the planning commission can review them. Please send them by Wednesday, the 22nd. She is cc'd on this email. We hope to see you at the meeting on the 1st! Jennifer Resident Correspondence 4 of 5 From: Bill Sherry [mailto: Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 5:57 PM To: Andrew Nick ; Annette Larson; Betty Ann Rabe; Betty Wilson; Bill Sherry; Carolyn Buller r nx Doug Dudgeon; Eileen Elliott ; Gary Dorman; Jeff Christianson; Jenni Kistner; Jennifer Dalseth; Joe Elliott ; John Loch; John Schreifels; Kara Petter; Kate Christianson; Mark Wilson; Melissa Loch; Mike Loch; Pascal Dalseth; Pat Koehler; Pat Nelson; Randy Buller; Raquel Haag; Rick Bruneau; Sara Nick; Scott Dobesh; Simone Koehler ; Steve Burrows; Tyler Kistner Cc: Schaum, Jessica; Byron, Jane; Bodmer, Kathy Subject: FW: The Woods of Farquar - proposed development information Farquar Lake Association: Our neighbors Randy and Carolyn Buller are moving ahead with a development plan for their land on the north side of Farquar Lake. Enclosed below and attached is some information about the plan, along with notice of a planning commission meeting on March 1st at 7:00 PM at the Municipal Center. Randy and Carolyn will build a home on one of the new lots. They also notified me this week that they intend to host a neighborhood meeting soon to answer questions any neighbors may have. They are working with the city to address environmental requirements and concerns. My involvement in this is limited to forwarding this information, because I happen to be the one with an email list for members of the Farquar Lake Association. You now have all the information that I have, so I am not in a position to answer any questions you may have. I expect you will have an opportunity for questions and concerns at the neighborhood meeting with the Bullers, and/or the planning commission meeting. Bill Sherry Resident Correspondence 5 of 5