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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-03-Motion CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE April 3, 2002 ITEM #6. Lynwood Heights preliminary and final plat. Thomas J. Ryan and representatives of Arcon Development have submitted a preliminary and final plat known as Lynwood Heights. The plat th is located on the north side of 170 Street and southwest of Boulder Village townhome development. The plat consists of 37 single-family lots. The plat area consists of approximately 25.66 acres of land. Review of the Comprehensive Park and Open Space System Plan indicates a park search area on this site. The proposed park property consists of approximately 2.28 acres of upland, is adjacent existing wetland, and preserves a considerable treestand and several large oak trees. The proposed park will have a trail which connects the west side of the plat to the east side of the plat. Motion by Boldus, seconded by Lulf to recommend to City Council approval of the dedication of a 2.28 acre park in Lynwood Heights to satisfy the park dedication requirements. In addition, the Committee recommended the developer be required to grade and pave the proposed trail as part of meeting the park dedication requirement considering the total 10% of the land was not met. Ayes ? 9 Nayes ? 0 Motion passed. ITEM #7. Spring Hill Second Addition final plat. Spring Hill?s second addition is located west of Ipava Avenue and south of th 185 Street. The second addition proposes to plat 56 lots. The first phase of this plat dedicated park property and paid cash to satisfy the park dedication requirements. The park property dedicated was a portion of the Central District Greenway Corridor which is just west of Century Junior High. Motion byBerg, seconded byVolimas to recommend to City Council acceptance of the cash contribution to meet the park dedication requirements for Spring Hill Second Addition final plat. In addition, developer will be required to grade the greenway corridor trail which will be paved at a later date and developer will post signs identifying the future construction of the greenway trail. Ayes - 9 Nayes ? 0 Motion passed. Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee Page 2 April 3, 2002 ITEM #8. River City Asphalt Mining and Excavation/Conditional Use Permit Amendment. River City Asphalt has submitted a mining and excavation permit application amendment to expand existing mining on their site. The item does not require a recommendation concerning parks and recreation. There are, however, environmental resource issues and recommendations. As part of this permit extension, the existing asphalt plant will be removed. th Citizens speaking included: Mr. Bob Powell, 11774 205 St. W. th Ms. Colleen Powell, 11774 205 St. W. th Mr. Walter Krawza, 11881 205 St. W. th Ms. Marilyn Raplinger, 11897 210 St. W. th Mr. John Raplinger, 11897 210 St. W. Issues addressed included: Mr. Bob Powell spoke of the following: Reason for tree protection buffer. ? Tree conservation policy. ? Will tagged trees be removed? ? All issues addressed at neighborhood meeting. ? Pumped had to be lowered in wells. ? Closing of asphalt plant is a plus. ? Operation encroaches onto Mr. Krawza?s property. Required to stay ? back 100 feet and has approached within 75 feet on the east side and 50 feet on the north side. Trucks used to haul gravel vs. conveyors. Residents not aware of ? clause in the permit. Residents believed the permit was for 5 years with no plans for renewal ? of permit. Berm has been seeded and trees installed but not maintained. Thistles ? have grown here and River City Asphalt has been contacted and thistles cut once. Fencing around the operation was a requirement but is non existent. ? A safe slope is non-existent. ? Concerns about replacing trees. ? Health issues such as silicosis and asthma due to silica in the gravel. ? MN Lung Association spoken to and asphalt road should be swept and kept wet to deter dust. Water level in wells dropping significantly in the Jordan aquifer. ? Concerns regarding the washing plant. What aquifer is it drawn out of? ? Lack of enforcement by the City regarding this permit. ? Resident calls to the City concerning violations are referred to the ? business. Ex: Noise, operational times, aesthetics, etc. The State delegated authority to City to enforce permit requirements. If in violation, permit should not be granted. Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee Page 3 April 3, 2002 Staff responded Motion by Skeps, seconded by Boldus to consider recommending approval of the conditional use permit amendment, #97-03, for River City Asphalt Mining and Excavation subject to recommendations of City staff, Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District, MN Department of Natural Resources as detailed in the Engineering and Planning reports. In addition, River City Asphalt required to follow frequent inspections during open operations, no less than monthly, to monitor and determine compliance. Ayes ? 7 Nayes ? 2 Motion passed.