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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10C - Stonebriar Park Report~„ 04 PRt~~ U ~~,'~ 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: MAY 17, 2010 AGENDA #: 10C PREPARED BY: STEVE ALRBECHT, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A REPORT REGARDING STONEBRIAR PARK DISCUSSION: Introduction The purpose of this agenda is to update the City Council on the status of Stonebriar Park and to receive direction with regards to future improvements. History In 2005 the City of Prior Lake completed a Comprehensive Parks Plan that was utilized as part of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. This parks plan identified specific service area criteria for neighborhood park development. These criteria included up to a half-mile service areas and service density of 500-1,000 households. These neighborhood parks also targeted approximately 5 acres for park development. The plan did include a secondary classification called "Mini Park." These parks were intended to address limited, isolated or unique recreation opportunities. On May 21, 2007 the City of Prior Lake approved the Final Plat and Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Stonebriar located in the southwest quadrant of CR 12 and TH 13. The PUD approval included dedication of just over one acre and $35,400 for the purposes of constructing a TH 13 trail "rest stop" and a "Mini Park." The park is to include a play structure for ages 2-5. This park is meant to supplement the existing Willows Park which serves as the neighborhood park for this area. The inclusion of this park was a result of the September 5, 2006 City Council Concept Review for the project. The City Council directed the Developer to include atot-lot or small play structure at this trail "rest stop" location. The City Council was concerned with children younger than 5 years of age crossing CR 12 to access Willows Park as this development was intended to provide entry level new house construction. Based on this requirement, public park land and additional funds were dedicated for construction of the park. Additionally the development was marketed to the public and the park was included in the marketing and development plans. Thirty-one of the thirty-three lots have homes constructed on them to date. Most, if not all, of the owners very likely assume that this area will be a city park. The City's current Capital Improvement Plan identifies improvements to this park including construction of a pergola structure and benches along the trail in 2010 and the play structure in 2011. The funds for these specific R:1Counci112010Agmda Reports105 17 101Stonebriar Park agenda.doc improvements were provided by the developer are currently preserved in the Capital Parks Fund. Current Circumstances On March 24, 2010 the City received a petition from six Stonebriar families requesting that the City construct the play structure this year and delay the pergola construction until next year. The residents noted the need based on the large number of young children in the development. The Parks Advisory Committee reviewed the petition at their April 15, 2010 meeting and recommended the City Council consider the request. The funding for both improvements has been reserved in the Capital Park Fund and the City required staff labor is approximately the same for the play structure and pergola. Staff concurs that there is higher demand currently for the play structure than the pergola. Conclusion City Staff recommends the City Council authorize construction of the play structure at Stonebriar Park in 2010 and the pergola in 2011. Staff will revise the CIP accordingly. ISSUES: This park raises some serious policy questions regarding this park. Prior to proceeding with this park improvement, staff believes it is important for the city council to evaluate several questions related to construction of this park: 1) Does the park conform to the City's Comprehensive Park Plan? The existing Willows Park meets the City's Comprehensive Plan requirements for this property. However the plan does note that in instances where roadway barriers such as CR 12 are present the City can have "mini parks" to meet area needs. 2) Does the park fulfill a public purpose? The proposed park will serve as a "rest stop" along the TH 13 trail system which currently extends from Sunray Circle to Panama Avenue along TH 13 and over to Village Lake Drive. Currently residents can bike or walk to downtown Prior Lake from this area of town via the trail and sidewalk system. The park will also provide play equipment for ages 2-5 which is currently not available at the Willows Park. 3) Can the City abandon the Park Land? This land was dedicated for Public Park and could be vacated with ownership returning to the original property owner most likely Ryland Homes. This action would require an amendment fo the PUD for Stonebriar as the park was required as part of that agreement. Furthermore the residents of Stonebriar purchased their homes understanding this park would be constructed. R:1Counci112010 Agenda Reports105 17 101Stonebriar Park agenda.doc 2 4) Could the park be maintained by the Stonebriar Homeowners Association (HOA)? The City cannot permit operation of a private park on public park land nor can the City require the HOA to maintain a public park. The HOA documents and bylaws were not set up to facilitate this type of maintenance. The City is subject to safety regulations related to play structures and is required to inspect and maintain accordingly. 5) Could the park be modified to a natural low maintenance park? The park plan could be altered; however, the City has a contract with Stonebriar requiring construction of the play structure. The City could return the $35, 400 to the Developer of Stonebriar however that would not absolve the City of contractual requirements. This action would require and amendment to the PUD for Stonebriar as the park was required as part of that agreement. Furthermore the residents of Stonebriar purchased their homes understanding this park would be constructed. Based on the above issues Staff recommends that the City make the improvements as stipulated in the PUD and Development Contract with Stonebriar. Staff does believe that as part of the PAC park system sustainability review being undertaken in the near future that the criteria for new parks should be reviewed and considered for modifications. FINANCIAL The funding for this park was specifically dedicated by Stonebriar and is IMPACT: available in the Capital Park Fund. Tonight's direction is not meant to be approval of improvements but rather to provide direction to Staff on how to proceed. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Provide direction to Staff on future improvements for Stonebriar Park. 2. Defer this item for future consideration. R:\Counci112010Rgenda Reports105 17 101Stonebriar Park agenda.doc 3 RECOMMENDED MOTION: Alternative # 1. Scott County, MN :r~~ r.f: :i'Ji r" .. .~,. Property Information Parcel ID: 254650330 Taxpayer Name: CITY OF PRIOR LAKE Taxpayer Address1: 4646 DAKOTA ST SE Taxpayer Address2: Taxpayer Address3: PRIOR LAKE MN, 55372 Property Address1: 17096 STONEBRIAR CIR Property Address2: PRIOR LAKE MN School District: 719 Estimated Land Value: $208,000 Estimated Buildings Value: $0 Total Estimated Market Value: $208,000 Home Style: Prime Square Footage: Bedrooms: Bathrooms: Year Built: Last Sale Date: Last Sale Value: Deeded Acreage: 1.04 GIS Acreage: 1.04306 Zoning Classification: Legal Description: Sect-10 Twp-114 Range-022 STONEBRIAR Lot-PRK Block-001 Plat Name: PLAT-25465 STONEBRIAR Block: 1 Lot: PRK Unique Well & Boring No.: Well Depth Drilled: Well Date Drilled: This drawing is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This drawing is a wmpilation of records, information. and data located in various city, county, and state offces, and other sources affecting the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only. Scott County is not responsible for any inaccuracies herein contained. If discrepancies are found, please contact the Scott County Surveyors Office. Map Scale N 1 inch = 404 feet W E .~-+~ Map Date 5/6/2010 S e