Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/11/2002

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Commissioner Rolfe stated the landscaping plan should provide for proper and full reforestation and the Homeowner's by laws should provide for anything that dies. He asked what should happen with shrubs when they die sooner than trees. Mr. Peterson responded the Homeowners' Association typically changes the shrubs to new ones. He offered to consider whether this should be added to the Association's by-laws. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos noted there hasn't been a problem with established landscapes. He explained he asked the above questions because townhomes are relatively new to Ramsey and it is helpful to cover everything in the beginning. Motion by Commissioner Rolfe, seconded by Commissioner LaMere to recommend the Planning Commission consider preliminary plat approval with cash payment contingent on the developer resubmitting an acceptable recreational plan to be approved at the May 9 Park and Recreation Commission meeting including: 1. Provide trail along Alpine Drive 2. developer to satisfy Trail Fee with cash 3. developer to satisfy Park Dedication fee with cash 4. Provide passive recreational area in the open space as discussed with Staff Motion carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chair Johns, Commissioners LaMere, Olds, Rolfe, and Shryock. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Cook, Commissioner Ostrum. Case #3: Provide General Park Dedication Recommendation for Wildlife Sanctuary 2nd Addition Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained this single family home property is 32 acres in size and is served by utilities. He said when the Park and Recreation Commission discussed this project 2 years ago, the recommendation was that cash be provided, as well as a trail along T.H. #47. He stated the Commission may choose to have the trails in the front of the homes rather than the back. The trail would be entirely out of T.H. #47 limits, but parallel to it. He noted an outlot is preserved in Apple Ridge for this. The developer is required to submit a grading plan. He noted one of the trail design requirements is to not exceed 5 percent in grade. John Peterson, applicant, stated he agreed with the proposed Staff plan. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos indicated some Park Dedication will be required and some easement will be necessary from a neighboring park. He added that the adjacent plats are close in timing for development, and interrelated. He said there is some momentum to have the developers collaborate on all issues. Commissioner Rolfe pointed out this subdivision is 60 acres, and the subdivisions around it are 40 to 60 acres, and it is approaching 160 acres being developed as suburban. He questioned if a small neighborhood park should be considered. Park and Recreation Commission/April 11, 2002 Page 7 of 14