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ITEM #7. Brandjten Farm ? Tradition Development representatives.
Rob Wachholz of Tradition Development and Mark Putman of Putman Planning
and Design presented the most recent Brandjten Farm concept plan. Brandtjen
Farm will consist of 2100 units on 520 acres. Tradition Development has worked
closely with the City of Lakeville, Dakota County and the MN DNR regarding the
Brandjten Farm development. The developer has expressed admiration for the
park and trail systems of Dakota County, Lakeville and Apple Valley. Their goal
is to have a park system within Brandjten Farm that is unparalleled. The trail
system will provide underground access from East Lake to Cobblestone Lake
and also to a City of Apple Valley park proposed for the area west of Pilot Knob
Road. Trails will be a combination of public and homeowner association trails.
There will be pocket parks throughout the development. Tradition Development?s
plan for Brandtjen Farm includes restoration of the farmstead and renovation of
existing buildings on the site. Residents will range from young families to
assisted living residents. They have worked with the Planning Commission
regarding a variety of lot sizes to accommodate the residential mix. The
anticipated price range is expected to start in the mid 400?s.
Committee member Goodwin commented it is a great concept. Messinger added
the development was well thought out and shows concern for aesthetics and the
environment. Boldus stated the corridor around the smaller lake north of East
Lake should be public. Mr. Wachholz agreed. Chair Berg expressed the
developer did a first class job.
04.50 Motion by Messinger and seconded by Goodwin
to recommend
approval in concept form, the overall park amenities including park areas,
greenway/trail corridors, use relationships between Brandtjen Farm and East
Lake Community Park, trail connections to Apple Valley and public access to
private homeowner association areas and vice-versa.
Comments:
Developer has done extensive research in maintaining the original farm
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operation theme.
Maintaining existing farm structures to be preserved and utilized is unique
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and maintains the area history.
Integration of public trails between public areas and HOA private trails is a
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benefit that is a win situation for future residents of Brandtjen Farm and citizens
utilizing East Lake Community Park
Connectivity between extensive trails in Apple Valley?s Cobblestone
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Development and Lake Area Park and the proposed East Lake system will
provide residents a safe off-street trail system like no other in the southern
metropolitan area
The developer has taken great care in maintaining the integrity of the
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natural areas and bluffs in order to incorporate trail systems and associated park
areas
The opportunities to work closely with the developer to construct trails and
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park amenities will be a benefit to the City.
The overall park and trail dedication proposal complements the existing
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East Lake Community park and meets all the established goals of the
Comprehensive Park and Open Space System Plan.
The City is also working closely with the developer for the acquisition of
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the large wooded area to the north of East Lake Community Park as part of the
Dakota County Natural Areas Grant Program where the City is programmed to
receive a $625,000 grant
Ayes ? 5 Nays ? 0
Motion passed.