Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 07/13/2006

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CASE # 1 PARK DEDICATION FOR SKYLINE POINTE By: Leonard Linton, Civil Engineer Background: Minnesota Skylme Partners has submitted the preliminary plat for Skyline Pointe. This development is located in the southwest quadrant of Alpine Drive and County Road 5 (Nowthen Boulevard). They are proposing to develop 59 units on the site. The development is in the Sunfish Lake Recreation District. Observation: This project will develop 17 detached townhomes and 42 attached townhomes. The site is 17 acres total with 6 acres covered by wetlands. The project will require a comprehensive plan amendment to allow development of the townhomes. This request is being processed with the preliminary plat. The developer is requesting the project be processed as a Planned Unit Development (PUD). The developer is providing 50% open space, including the wetland buffer and stormwater ponds. They are providing 36% of the space for active open space and recreation. The project is providing sidewalks along the north side of 151" Lane (existing street) and Osmium Street (new internal street). They are also providing internal trails and walks. A trail has been constructed along Nowthen Boulevard and must be maintained. A trail . should be provided on the south side of Alpine Drive from Nowthen Boulevard to the existing trail. The portion of the trail outside of the plat is eligible for credit against the trail dedication fees due for this project. This project is close to Ramsey Elementary School and within walking distance of Alpine Park. Construction of the trail along the south side of Alpine Drive will improve the access to Alpine Park, eliminating the need to cross Alpine Drive when walking to the park. Land dedication would be 10% or 1.7 acres, this would be a small park and not in keeping with current park dedication practices. Park dedication and trail fee requirements should be satisfied by a cash dedication. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends park dedication for Skyline Pointe in cash $141,600 (59 lots @ $2,400). Trail fees will be made in cash in the amount of $34,220 (59 lots @ $580.00). Construction of the trail along the south side of Alpine Drive outside of the plat boundary will be credit eligible. Commission Action: Motion to recommend park dedication in cash. Motion to recommend trail dedication in cash. . Reviewed by: Director Public Works/Principal Engineer Parks/Utilities Supervisor Copies to: Minnesota Skyline Partners P&R: 07/13/06