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City of Lakeville
Planning Department
Memorandum
To : Planning Commission
From: Frank Dempsey, AICP, Associate Planner
Date: November 1, 2019
Subject: Packet Material for the November 7, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting
Agenda Item: Preliminary plat of 24 single family residential lots to be known as Bennett
Bluffs.
Application Action Deadline: January 19, 2019
BACKGROUND
CNC Development III, LLC representatives have submitted a preliminary plat application and
plans to allow the development of 24 single family residential lots and three outlots on 23.12
acres of property to be known as Bennett Bluffs. The Bennett Bluffs preliminary plat is located at
the southwest corner of south of 202nd Street (CSAH 50) and Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23). The
subject property is zoned RM-1, Medium Density Residential District.
The Bennett Bluffs preliminary plat plans have been distributed to Engineering Division and
Parks and Recreation Department staff, the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee,
and the Dakota County Plat Commission.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A – Zoning Map
Exhibit B – Aerial Photo Map
Exhibit C – Preliminary Plat Data Cover Sheet
Exhibit D – Existing Conditions Survey and Tree Preservation Plan
Exhibit E – Preliminary Plat
Exhibit F – Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan
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Exhibit G – Grading Plan
Exhibit H – Utility Plan
Exhibit I – Landscape Plan (2 Pages)
Exhibit J – Ghost Plat of Adjacent Property
Exhibit K – August 8, 2019 Dakota County Plat Commission letter
PLANNING ANALYSIS
PRELIMINARY PLAT
Existing Conditions. The two subject properties are undeveloped and include wetlands and a
drainage swale. The properties have been used for agricultural purposes. One parcel is 13.2 acres
and the other is 10 acres; both are metes and bounds described parcels. The area of the proposed
preliminary plat is moderately sloped from north to south draining toward the South Creek
Tributary near the southwest corner of the property. The 10-acre easterly property includes
delineated wetlands, natural gas pipelines and an electrical transmission line adjacent to Cedar
Avenue. Overhead utility distribution lines are located on the south side of 202nd Street and must
be placed underground as a condition of preliminary and final plat approval.
Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. The area of the proposed preliminary plat is located
in the current MUSA and within the Cedar Corridor in Planning District 5 of the 2040 Land Use
Plan. Planning District 5 guides the subject property for low to medium density residential land
use. The proposed single-family development is consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Land
Use Plan.
Adjacent Land Uses. The 56 single family lot Aspen Grove single family residential
development is located to the south and southwest and is presently under development. To the
west is a single-family home built in 1989 on a 10-acre parcel. 202nd Street (CSAH 50) is to the
north and Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23) is to the east. The Jehovah’s Witnesses Church is to the
south.
Consistency with the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). City street, sanitary sewer and water
improvements associated with the Bennett Bluffs preliminary plat are not programmed in the
2020 – 2024 Capital Improvement Plan and will be financed entirely by the developer.
Premature Subdivision Criteria. A preliminary plat may be deemed premature if any of the
criteria listed in Chapter 10-2-4-1 of the Subdivision Ordinance exist. Eligible criteria pertain to
a lack of adequate: drainage, water, streets, sanitary sewer, and public service capacity (police and
fire protection). Staff review of the premature subdivision criteria and finds that the Bennett
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Bluffs preliminary plat is not a premature subdivision as public streets, sewer, water, storm sewer
and other related City services are available to support the development.
Phasing. Development of the Bennett Bluffs preliminary plat is proposed to occur in a single
phase.
Density. The Bennett Bluffs preliminary plat consists of 24 single family lots on 23.12 acres. Lot
sizes range between 8,575 square feet and 18,577 square feet in area. The gross density is 1.03
units per acre. The net density, excluding Outlots A and B (11.10 acres) and 202nd Street and
Cedar Avenue right-of-way (3.68 acres) equals 2.88 units per acre consistent with the 2040
Comprehensive Plan.
Lot and Setback Requirements. There are 24 lots proposed on two blocks. The RM-1 District
allows single family lots subject to the RS-4 District requirements. The minimum requirements
for single family lots in the RS-4 District is as follows:
Lot and Building Requirements Interior Lot Corner Lot
Minimum Lot Area 8,400sf. 10,200sf.
Min. Lot Width 70ft. 85ft.
Buffer Yard Corner NA 95ft.
Max. Building Coverage 40% 40%
Setbacks Front 20ft. to bldg. / 25ft. to garage
Side interior 7ft.
Side corner Buffer Yard 30ft.
Rear 30ft.
The Bennett Bluffs preliminary plat meets the lot area and lot width requirements of the RS-4
District.
The proposed house pads shown on the Bennett Bluffs preliminary grading plan indicate that all
24 lots have adequate building pad areas that meet setback requirements. Building permit plans
for all lots must show space for three garage stalls regardless whether three garage stalls are
proposed with the initial construction of houses on each lot.
Outlots. The Bennett Bluffs preliminary plat proposes three outlots. The proposed outlot area
and use is as follows:
Outlot A – 0.065 acres that will be deeded to the City for wetland preservation and
stormwater management purposes.
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Outlot B –10.44 acres that will be deeded to the City for wetland and stormwater
management purposes.
Outlot C - 1.30 acres that will be retained by the developer for possible future development in
compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements.
Streets and Sidewalks. The Bennett Bluffs preliminary plat includes the dedication of right-of-
way for the following three streets:
202nd Street (CSAH 50) – 202nd Street is classified as a minor arterial road with a 75-foot wide
south-half right-of-way requirement. 202nd Street reconstruction project is nearing
completion as a two-lane undivided roadway with a center turn lane, including curb and
gutter with turn-lanes and a traffic signal light at Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23). Seventy-five feet
of south half right-of-way is shown on the preliminary plat in compliance with Dakota
County Plat Commission recommendations.
Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23) – Cedar Avenue is classified as a principal arterial road requiring a
75-foot wide west half right-of-way. Ninety feet of west half right-of-way is shown on the
preliminary plat in compliance with Dakota County Plat Commission recommendations for
a minimum of 75-feet of west half right-of-way. The additional right-of-way encompasses
the Great River Energy and Cedar Avenue utility and roadway easement.
Street A – Street A will be the only street constructed with the Bennett Bluffs development.
Street A is a local street that will access 202nd Street (CSAH 50) to the north and will end in a
temporary cul-de-sac at the west boundary of the plat until such time as the road is extended
when the property to the west develops to provide a connection to the future residential
development to the west. The access location to 202nd Street was determined upon review
with the Dakota County Plat Commission in consideration of acceptable intersection
locations at 202nd Street between Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23) and Hamburg Avenue when the
properties north of 202nd Street develop in the future. Street A includes the required
minimum 60 feet of right-of-way and a 32-foot wide paved street. A five-foot wide concrete
sidewalk will connect to the paved trail along the south side of 202nd Street and will be located
along the west and north sides of Street A.
Buffer Yard Landscaping. Two lots abut 202nd Street (CSAH 50) requiring increased lot widths
of 95 feet to comply with buffer yard lot width requirements and landscaping. The 30-foot wide
side-yard buffer, the raised earth berm, and landscaping complies with the 10-foot tall minimum
screening height requirements adjacent to 202nd Street. Evergreen trees are required to be a
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minimum of 10-feet in height. A security shall be provided with the final plat to guarantee
installation of the approved landscaping.
Easements. All lots in the preliminary plat include boundary drainage and utility easements that
meet the minimum requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. All existing public and private
easements within Outlot B will remain.
Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control, and Utilities. Proposed grading, drainage, erosion
control for the Bennett Bluffs preliminary plat have been reviewed by Engineering Division staff.
City sewer is available from the south. City water was recently installed and is available on the
south side of 202nd Street. The Engineering Division comments are included in the October 30,
2019 engineering report prepared by Alex Jordan, Assistant City Engineer and Mac Cafferty,
Environmental Resources Manager. The Engineering Division recommends approval of the
preliminary plat.
Wetlands. A wetland delineation prepared on April 24, 2019 identified wetland areas within the
preliminary plat. All wetlands and wetland buffer areas are within Outlots A and B which will be
deeded to the City with the final plat.
Tree Preservation. A tree preservation plan was prepared with data included on the existing
conditions survey (Exhibit D). The preservation plan identifies 17 significant trees within the
preliminary plat area with none proposed to be removed.
Floodplain. A portion of the preliminary plat area is located within a FEMA designated flood
zone. That area is included in Outlot A and will be deeded to the City. The developed area of the
streets and lots are not within a designated flood zone.
Park and Open Space. The City’s Park, Trails and Open Space Plan does not identify a need for
public park land within the Bennett Bluffs preliminary plat. The Bennett Bluffs final plat will
require payment of cash in lieu of land to comply with the park dedication requirements.
The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee will make a recommendation related to
the park dedication requirement for the Bennett Bluffs preliminary plat at their November 6,
2019 meeting. Their recommendation will be forwarded to the Planning Commission at the
public hearing.
Trails. A 10-foot wide bituminous trail will be constructed along the south side of 202nd Street as
part of the current road improvement project. A 10-foot wide trail is in place along the west side
of Cedar Avenue.
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MUSA. The Bennett Bluffs preliminary plat is located within the current MUSA.
Signs. A subdivision monument sign has not been identified with this preliminary plat. A
subdivision monument sign is allowed only in subdivisions that have a main entrance from a
major collector or arterial street defined by the Transportation Plan.
Ghost Sketch Plan. Since the proposed Bennett Bluffs preliminary plat abuts undeveloped
property to the west, the developer has submitted a conceptual lot and street layout, or ghost plat,
to show the extension of Street A in the future. The timing of development of the properties will
be at the discretion of the property owner and the availability of city sanitary sewer and water
services. The sketch plan assumes development of single-family lots under the RS-4, Single
Family Residential District standards.
ISD 194 Notification. Independent School District 194 was notified of the proposed
preliminary plat. No comments were received.
Dakota County Plat Commission. The Dakota County Plat Commission reviewed the Bennett
Bluffs preliminary plat at their August 5, 2019 meeting. The proposed preliminary plat complies
with the Plat Commission’s recommendations.
RECOMMENDATION
Planning Department staff recommends approval of Bennett Bluffs preliminary plat subject to
the following stipulations:
1. Implementation of the recommendations listed in the October 30, 2019 engineering
report.
2. Outlots A and B shall be deeded to the City with the final plat.
3. Temporary turn-around easements shall be dedicated over Lot 10, Block 1 and Lot 4,
Block 3 of the preliminary plat. The temporary turnaround will expire at the time Street
A is extended to the west.
4. The developer shall install a “Future Street Extension” sign shall at the west terminus of
Street A.
5. The developer shall construct sidewalks on one side of Street A as shown on the
preliminary plat plans.
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6. The overhead electric distribution lines along the south side of 202nd Street shall be placed
under ground and the supporting poles shall be removed.
7. Sod shall be installed to the edge of the 202nd Street (CSAH 50) trail adjacent to Lot 1,
Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2.
8. Landscaping shall be installed consistent with the approved landscape plan. A security
shall be provided with the final plat to guarantee installation of the approved landscaping.
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1.The bearing system is based on the north line of the South Half of the
Northeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 114, Range 20, which is
assumed to bear North 89 degrees 56 minutes 55 seconds East.
2.Field work was completed on 03/29/2019.
3.The subject property address is unassigned, and its property
identification numbers are 22-02800-01-016 & 22-02800-01-034.
4.The subject property lies within Flood Plain Zone X (areas determined to
be outside the 0.2% annual chance flood plain) per Federal Insurance
Rate Map No. 27037C0213E dated 12/02/2011.
5.The gross area of the surveyed property is 23.12 Acres or 1,006,969
Square Feet.
NOTES
The part of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 28, township
114, Range 20, Dakota County, Minnesota, bounded on the West by the East
line of the west 1427.70 feet thereof; bounded on the east by the west line of
the east 513.10 feet thereof; bounded on the north by the north line of said
South Half of the Northeast Quarter and bounded on the south by a line
described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of the north 766.00
feet of the west 1427.70 feet of said South Half of the Northeast Quarter;
thence easterly along the South line of the North 766.00 feet to the South half
of the Northeast quarter a distance of 236.10 feet of the East line of the West
1663.80 feet of said South Half of the Northeast Quarter; thence Southerly
along said East line of the West 1663.80 feet a distance of 82.68 feet to the
North line of the South 470.30 feet of said South half of the Northeast
Quarter; thence easterly along said North line of the South 470.30 feet a
distance of 459.85 feet to the west line of the east 513.10 feet of said South
Half of the Northeast Quarter and there terminating.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
I hereby certify that this survey, plan or report was prepared by me or under
my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor under the
laws of the State of Minnesota. That this survey does not purport to show all
improvements, easements or encroachments, to the property except as
shown thereon.
Signed this 10th day of July, 2019
Marcus F. Hampton MN L.S. No. 47481
SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE 2500 WEST C.R. 42, SUITE 120, BURNSVILLE, MN 55337PHONE: 952.890.6044 www.jrhinc.comPLANNERS / ENGINEERS / SURVEYORSBENNETT BLUFFSLAKEVILLE, MINNESOTAEXISTING CONDITIONS / CERTIFICATE OF SURVEYFORCNC DEVELOPMENT III, LLC3000 COUNTY ROAD 42, SUITE 202, BURNSVILLE, MN 55337DRAWN BY
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1.The bearing system is based on the north line of the South Half of the
Northeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 114, Range 20, which is assumed
to bear North 89 degrees 56 minutes 55 seconds East.
2.Field work was completed on 03/29/2019.
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C2.0BENNETT BLUFFSLAKEVILLE, MINNESOTAPRELIMINARY PLATFORCNC DEVELOPMENT III, LLC3000 COUNTY ROAD 42, SUITE 202, BURNSVILLE, MN 553372500 WEST C.R. 42, SUITE 120, BURNSVILLE, MN 55337PHONE: 952.890.6044 mhampton@jrhinc.comPLANNERS / ENGINEERS / SURVEYORSwww.jrhinc.comJames R. Hill, Inc.A. 9/13/19: City comments
Description from title commitment:
The part of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter of
Section 28, township 114, Range 20, Dakota County,
Minnesota, bounded on the West by the East line of
the west 1427.70 feet thereof; bounded on the east by
the west line of the east 513.10 feet thereof; bounded
on the north by the north line of said South Half of the
Northeast Quarter and bounded on the south by a line
described as follows: Beginning at the southeast
corner of the north 766.00 feet of the west 1427.70
feet of said South Half of the Northeast Quarter;
thence easterly along the South line of the North
766.00 feet to the South half of the Northeast quarter
a distance of 236.10 feet of the East line of the West
1663.80 feet of said South Half of the Northeast
Quarter; thence Southerly along said East line of the
West 1663.80 feet a distance of 82.68 feet to the North
line of the South 470.30 feet of said South half of the
Northeast Quarter; thence easterly along said North
line of the South 470.30 feet a distance of 459.85 feet
to the west line of the east 513.10 feet of said South
Half of the Northeast Quarter and there terminating.
AND
The East 513.10 feet of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4)
of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section
Twenty-Eight (28), Township One Hundred Fourteen
(114), Range Twenty (20), Dakota County, Minnesota,
Except the South 470.30 feet thereof, according to the
government survey thereof.
Abstract Property
PROPERTY DESCRIPITON
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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
August 8, 2019
City of Lakeville
20195 Holyoke Ave.
Lakeville, MN 55044
Re: BENNETT BLUFFS (FNA Silvia Property)
Dakota County Plat Commission met on August 5, 2019, to consider the concept plan of the above
referenced plat. The plat is adjacent to CSAH 50 (202nd St. W.) and CSAH 23 (Cedar Ave), and is therefore
subject to the Dakota County Contiguous Plat Ordinance.
The proposed plan includes 24 residential lots with one access to CSAH 50. The right-of-way needs along
CSAH 50 are 75 feet of half right-of-way. The access spacing guidelines for CSAH 50 are ¼ mile full access and
1/8 mile restricted access. Access to CSAH 50 between CSAH 23 and Hamburg Avenue could include one full
access and two right-turns only access locations if proper spacing would be feasible. A full access location at
the proper spacing (¼-mile /1320 feet) along CSAH 50 is challenging between CSAH 23 and Hamburg due to
the existing houses in the area. As discussed, if the proper spacing is not feasible and a full access location is
offset from the proper spacing, then only one full access and one right-turn only access location would be
allowed between CSAH 23 and Hamburg Avenue. Access to the proposed plat would allow a full access,
which is approximately 1000 feet from CSAH 23 and would be the only full access location CSAH 23 and
Hamburg Avenue. Therefore, only one future right-turn access will be allowed on the south side of CSAH 50
between this full access and Hamburg. A road connection to the west boundary for a potential road
connection is shown as “Street A”. Restricted access should be shown along all of CSAH 50 except for one
access opening.
As noted, with the change to the access for the current CSAH 50 construction project, the County will work to
incorporate some design changes to the median for the full access location including turn lanes. The County
will work with the City, who will in turn, work with the Developer on the changes and costs regarding the
median, turn-lanes, and storm sewer.
Also noted, the property to the east that is contiguous to CSAH 50 and CSAH 23 was included in the concept
review but removed with this proposed plan. The Plat Commission requires a quit claim deed for restricted
access along the property to the east, which is contiguous to CSAH 50 and CSAH 23, to ensure no access
would be required by the County for this property in the future. Alternatively, the property could be platted
into an Outlot and restricted access shown on the plat.
Traffic volumes on CSAH 50 and CSAH 23 are 6,800 and 14,000 ADT, respectively, and are anticipated to be
7,400 and 23,000 ADT, respectively, 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 Butch 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
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City of Lakeville
Public Works – Engineering Division
Memorandum
To: Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner
From: Alex Jordan, Assistant City Engineer
McKenzie L. Cafferty, Environmental Resources Manager
John Hennen, Parks and Recreation Director
Copy: Zach Johnson, City Engineer
Jerilyn Erickson, Finance Director
Gene Abbott, Building Official
Date: October 30, 2019
Subject: Bennett Bluffs
• Preliminary Plat Review
• Preliminary Grading and Erosion Control Plan Review
• Preliminary Utility Plan Review
• Preliminary Tree Preservation Plan Review
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CNC Development III, LLC has submitted a preliminary plat named Bennett Bluffs. The
proposed subdivision is located west of and adjacent to Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23), south of
and adjacent to 202nd Street (CSAH 50), and east of Hamburg Avenue. The parent parcel
consists of two metes and bounds parcel (PID Nos. 220280001034 and 220280001016) zoned
RM-1 Medium Density Residential.
The preliminary plat consists of twenty-four (24) single family lots within three (3) blocks, and
three (3) outlots on 23.12 acres. The Developer is dedicating 3.68 acres as 202nd Street and
Cedar Avenue right-of-way.
The outlots created with the preliminary plat shall have the following use:
Outlot A: VRWJPO Water Quality Corridor; to be deeded to the City (0.06 acres)
Outlot B: Stormwater management basins, wetlands and buffers; to be deeded to the
City (10.44 acres)
Outlot C: Upland area; to be retained by the Developer (1.30 acres)
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The proposed development will be completed by:
Developer: CNC Development III, LLC
Engineer/Surveyor: James R. Hill, Inc.
SSIITTEE CCOONNDDIITTIIOONNSS
The Bennett Bluffs site primarily consists of undeveloped agricultural land with wooded areas
and a wetland/water quality corridor that roughly bisects the site from the northwest to the
southeast. A stormwater management basin constructed with City Project 15-12 is located
within an existing drainage and utility easement in the northeast portion of the property. The
Developer received a stockpile permit to place fill material from the adjacent City Project 15-
12 corridor in the northwest corner of the property.
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The parent parcel contains the following public and private easements and agreements to
remain with the preliminary plat:
• Right of Way Agreement in favor of Great Lakes Pipe Line Company dated September
19. 1930, filed November 20, 1930 in Book 39 of Misc, page 525, which was assigned to
Williams Brothers Pipe Line Company by Warranty Deed filed April 4, 1966 in Book 292
Deeds, page 610 and further assigned to Wood River Pipe Line Company by
Assignment filed October 21, 1982 as Document Number 637707, which was Partially
Released by Document Number 1099387, filed February 5, 1993 and Document
Number 1110881, filed April 6, 1993.
• Highway Easement in favor of County of Dakota dated June 29, 1959, filed January 17,
1962 in Book 279 Deeds, page 89.
• Easement in favor of City of Lakeville dated August 2, 1991, filed August 16, 1991 as
Document Number 1001710.
• Easement in favor of City of Lakeville dated July 2, 1991, filed August 16, 1991 as
Document Number 1001711.
• Easement in favor of City of Lakeville dated August 2, 1991, filed December 18, 1991 as
Document Number 1018388
• Transmission Line Easement in favor of Cooperative Power Association dated
December 14, 1999, filed February 2, 2000 as Document Number 1670987.
• Highway Easement in favor of County of Dakota dated December 28, 2000, filed
January 16, 2001 as Document Number 1744443.
• Highway Easement in favor of County of Dakota dated August 13, 2008, filed
September 6, 2018 as Document Number 3269226.
• Drainage and Utility Easement in favor of County of Dakota dated August 13, 2018,
filed September 6, 2018 as Document Number 3269227.
• Highway Easement in favor of County of Dakota dated August 13, 2018, filed
September 6, 2018 as Document Number 3269228.
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• Drainage and Utility Easement in favor of County of Dakota dated August 13, 2018,
filed September 6, 2018 as Document Number 3269229.
• Temporary Easement in favor of County of Dakota dated August 13, 2018, filed
September 6, 2018 as Document Number 3269230.
• Temporary Easement in favor of County of Dakota dated August 13, 2018, filed
September 6, 2018 as document Number 3269231.
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Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23)
Bennett Bluffs is located west of and adjacent to Cedar Avenue, a principal arterial County
highway, as identified in the City’s Transportation Plan. Cedar Avenue is currently constructed
as a 4-lane divided urban roadway adjacent to the parent parcels. No access is proposed to
Cedar Avenue with the preliminary plat.
The current Dakota County Plat Review Needs Map indicates a 75-foot wide half right-of-way
requirement. The preliminary plat was reviewed and recommended for approval by the
Dakota County Plat Commission at its August 5, 2019 meeting.
202nd Street (CSAH 50)
Bennett Bluffs is located south of and adjacent to 202nd Street, a minor arterial County
highway, as identified in the City’s Transportation Plan. 202nd Street is currently under
construction with City Project 15-12 as a two-lane divided urban roadway.
The Bennett Bluffs preliminary plat application was submitted to the City for review following
approval of construction plans for CP 15-12, and prior to the commencement of Phase 2 of
the project adjacent to the parent parcels. The approved construction plans did not provide
an access to the parent parcels from 202nd Street, as the exact location was unknown during
design. The preliminary plat was submitted to Dakota County for review by the Plat
Commission at the August 5, 2019 meeting. Dakota County agreed to allow a full access for
the Bennett Bluffs development as shown on the preliminary plat, conditioned upon the
development providing a road connection to the west plat boundary.
To allow for the full access intersection, Dakota County modified the construction plans for
202nd Street to include an east bound right turn lane and west bound left turn lane to the
parent parcels at the proposed street location. The Developer is responsible to reimburse the
City with the final plat for the design and construction costs to allow the full access
intersection. The amount of the reimbursement will be calculated with the final plat when the
construction costs are determined.
The current Dakota County Plat Review Needs Map indicates a 75-foot wide half right-of-way
requirement, which is shown to be dedicated on the preliminary plat. The preliminary plat
was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Dakota County Plat Commission at its
August 5, 2019 meeting.
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Street A
Development of Bennett Bluffs includes the construction of Street A, a local roadway. The
local roadway is designed as a 32-foot wide, two-lane urban roadway with a 5-foot wide
concrete sidewalk along west side of the street. Street A will provide a full access intersection
to 202nd Street for the development. Street A will terminate to the west in a temporary cul-de-
sac. The Developer shall install a future street extension sign and barricades at the end of the
roadway until it is extended in the future. The Developer is dedicating 60-feet of right-of-way
along the entire length of the local roadway.
CCOONNSSTTRRUUCCTTIIOONN AACCCCEESSSS
Construction traffic access and egress for grading, utility and street construction shall be from
a single rock construction entrance off of 202nd Street (CSAH 50).
PPAARRKKSS,, TTRRAAIILLSS AANNDD SSIIDDEEWWAALLKKSS
Development of Bennett Bluffs includes the construction of a public sidewalk with pedestrian
curb ramps along one side of Street A. 10-ft wide bituminous trails will be constructed along
the north and south side of 202nd Street with City Project 15-12 from Holyoke Avenue to
Cedar Avenue, adjacent to the parent parcels. The Developer shall reimburse the City for its
5/8 share of the trail construction costs with the final plat.
The Park Dedication requirement has not been collected on the parent parcels and will be
required to be paid with the final plat. The Park Dedication Fee will be based on the rate in
effect at the time of final plat approval.
UUTTIILLIITTIIEESS
SSAANNIITTAARRYY SSEEWWEERR
Bennett Bluffs is located within subdistricts SC-10060 of the South Creek sanitary sewer
district, as identified in the City’s Comprehensive Sewer Plan. Wastewater will be conveyed to
the MCES Elko/New Market Interceptor and continue to the Empire Wastewater Treatment
Facility.
Development of Bennett Bluffs includes the extension of public 8-inch sanitary sewer from
the existing 8-inch sanitary sewer located on Outlot A, Aspen Grove to provide sanitary sewer
service to the development. The Developer shall extend the 8-inch sanitary sewer to the west
plat boundary to provide utility service for the adjacent parcel.
The Sanitary Sewer Availability Charge has not been collected on the parent parcels and will
be required with the final plat. The fee will be based on the current rate in effect at the time of
final plat approval.
WWAATTEERRMMAAIINN
Development of Bennett Bluffs includes the extension of 8-inch public watermain. Watermain
will be extended within the development from the existing 8-inch stub constructed with City
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Project 15-12 at the location of the Street A intersection. The Developer shall extend the 8-
inch watermain to the west plat boundary to provide utility service for the adjacent parcel.
Final locations and sizes of all sanitary sewer and watermain facilities will be reviewed by City
staff with the final construction plans.
OOVVEERRHHEEAADD LLIINNEESS
An overhead electric distribution line and poles are located along the south side of 202nd
Street adjacent to the parent parcels. The Developer is required to remove the poles and
place the utilities underground with the final plat, consistent with the City’s Public Ways and
Property Ordinance.
DDRRAAIINNAAGGEE AANNDD GGRRAADDIINNGG
Bennett Bluffs is primarily located within subdistricts SC-74 and SC-73 of the South Creek
stormwater district as identified in the City’s Water Resources Management Plan.
Development of Bennett Bluffs includes the construction of a stormwater management basin
to collect and treat the stormwater runoff generated from the site.
The stormwater management basin will provide water quality treatment and rate control of
the stormwater runoff generated from the development, to be located within Outlot B.
The final grading plan shall identify all fill lots in which the building footings will be placed on
fill material. The grading specifications shall also indicate that all embankments meet
FHA/HUD 79G specifications. The Developer shall certify to the City that all lots with footings
placed on fill material are appropriately constructed. Building permits will not be issued until
a soils report and an as-built certified grading plan have been submitted and approved by
City staff.
Bennett Bluffs contains more than one acre of site disturbance. A National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System General Stormwater Permit for construction activity is required from the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for areas exceeding one acre being disturbed by
grading. A copy of the Notice of Stormwater Permit Coverage must be submitted to the City
upon receipt from the MPCA.
SSTTOORRMM SSEEWWEERR
Development of Bennett Bluffs includes the construction of public storm sewer systems.
Storm sewer will be installed within the subdivision to collect and convey stormwater runoff
generated from within the public right-of-way and lots to the public stormwater
management basin located within Outlot B.
The Trunk Storm Sewer Area Charge has not been collected on the parent parcels and must
be paid with the Bennett Bluffs final plat. The Developer will receive a credit to the Trunk
Storm Sewer Area Charge for deeding Outlots A and B to the City, consistent with City policy.
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Final locations and sizes of all storm sewer facilities will be reviewed by City staff with the final
construction plans.
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202nd Street is a minor arterial as identified in the City’s Transportation Plan. A buffer yard
screen containing a combination of earth berms and plantings of a sufficient density to
provide a minimum visual screen shall be provided adjacent to 202nd Street.
FEMA FLOODPLAIN ANALYSIS
A portion of Bennett Bluffs is shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) as Zone AE by
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Based on this designation, a portion of
the plat is located within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), as determined by FEMA. The
SFHA will be located within Outlot A and deeded to the City with the final plat. All other areas
of the development are shown as Zone X and outside of the SFHA.
WWEETTLLAANNDDSS
The wetland delineation for the site was conducted on 4/24/2019 by Ken Arndt with Midwest
Natural Resources (MNR). An onsite visit occurred May 30, 2019. One 5.62-acre wetland was
identified within the project boundaries. Based on the information provided in the MNR
report dated 5/17/2019, and site visit, the wetland delineation for the area outlined in the
report has been determined to be acceptable for use in implementing the Wetland
Conservation Act.
No impacts are proposed with the plat. Natural Area signs will be shown on the final plat
along the wetland buffers (~33 locations).
TTRREEEE PPRREESSEERRVVAATTIIOONN
A tree preservation plan has been submitted. The plan shows a total of 17 significant trees
within the site. All trees on the site are within the wetland or wetland buffer areas. No trees
will be removed with the project.
All “save” trees that are damaged or removed will require replacement at a ratio of 2:1 as per
the Lakeville Subdivision Ordinance.
EERROOSSIIOONN CCOONNTTRROOLL
The Developer is responsible for obtaining a MPCA Construction Permit for the site as well as
developing a SWPPP for the site prior to construction. The permit requires that all erosion and
sediment BMPS be clearly outlined in a site’s SWPPP. Changes made throughout construction
should be documented in the SWPPP.
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Additional erosion control measures may be required during construction as deemed
necessary by City staff. Any additional measures required shall be installed and maintained by
the Developer.
RREECCOOMMMMEENNDDAATTIIOONN
Engineering recommends approval of the preliminary plat, grading and erosion control plan,
utility plan and tree preservation plan for Bennett Bluffs, subject to the requirements and
stipulations within this report.