Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 08/11/1994

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I I I I I I I I I I I ! I I I I I I RRCMP, p. I-4 There has been no acquisition on the east side of Rum River. The 1991 plan proposed 246 acres between the east bank of Rum River and ~he north bank of Cedar Creek, all owned by unwilling sellers. Analysis of the east bank parcels in terms of cost, need for the acreage, and park functions which the land might serve, (including a forecast of future impacts if the land is not acquired), ifound no persuasive arguments for acquiring these properties. The land will be expensive, is mostly open cropland, and the County already owns adequate land for all planned recreation functions. A scenario which considered private developmen~ of the east bank parcels showed that the land in Andover is ~in the floodplain of the Scenic River, hence, cannot be developed for any purpose. The north part of the property, in Oak Grove, could be developed for low density housing. It would be subject to the 150 foot setback from the river bank and the added 30 foot setback from the bluffline if more than 150 feet from the flyer, plus, any riverfront lot would have to have at least 200 feet of frontage. Development would be subject to a dedication !requirement by Oak Grove, which has shown a preference to take river frontage in other parts of the city. In general, residential~ development of the east bank property appears likely to have little or no impact on the regional park. It is not likely to be adversely affected by park development on the west bank. Consequently, this revised master plan deletes all remaining ulanned acquisition, i.e., the properties on the east side of the river. Necessary acquisition for Rum River Regional Park is complete.