HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.a. Caramore Crossing Preliminary PlatROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting: February 25, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Caramore Crossing Preliminary Plat
AGENDA SECTION:
New Business
PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks and Recreation
AGENDA NO.
Director
7 a.
ATTACHMENTS: Location Map, Preliminary plat and Draft
APPROVED BY: dls
Park Plan
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the preliminary plat with the incorporation of
the staff recommendations.
ISSUE
DR Horton is proposing to build 177 single family units on approximately 81 acres of land at the
northwest corner of the Akron Avenue and Bonaire Path intersection. The development has been named
Caramore Crossing and is located just west from the Flint Hills Athletic Complex. The Parks Master plan
calls for a neighborhood park on the west side of this property. Staff shared with the developer that the
City would be looking for a park that was 6 - 8 acres in size that would have land dedicated from this
property and the property to the west of this development to make up the park. Staff informed the
developer that the amenities the City wants to include in the park are a playground, outdoor hockey rink, a
baseball field for 13 year olds, sun shelter, future shelter building, parking lot, internal trails and a regional
trail.
The Parks and Recreation Department received a preliminary plat for Caramore Crossing. After reviewing
the plans, staff has the following recommendations:
Local Trails and Sidewalks
The trail and sidewalk amenities appear to be designed in a manner that works toward the City's goal of
having a well-connected community. The proposed trail and sidewalk system is designed to match up the
existing system. Staff does recommend a trail be added along the south property line along Bonaire Path.
Regional Trail
The location of the greenway trail appears to be in a location that matches up with previous planning
efforts and links to what will be an underpass at Akron Avenue. The developer should work with staff
from Dakota County to create a reimbursement agreement between Dakota County and DR Horton for
the Greenway Corridor that will be dedicated with this development.
Parks Dedication
The parks dedication requirement for 177 units is either 7.08 acres of land, cash in -lieu of land or a
combination of the two. Staff is recommending that the City collect a combination of the land and cash to
meet the parks dedication requirements. The land that is currently being identified as park land in the
development is 2.70 acres (Outlot B). The site is tight for what we are planning (please see the attached
draft concept plan). Staff would recommend the developer work with City's park consultant to create a
space that works better for the future park. One question that cannot yet be accurately answered is how
will the future park land be combined with the land currently being dedicated? The developer has shared a
ghost plat with staff which we have looked at but it will need further design work.
If the City does accept the 2.70 acres of park land, the remaining cash in lieu of land for the balance of the
project would be $372,300 (4.38 acres of land x $85,000).
By accepting park land with the current development and a future development, the City will be able to
combine two parcels to create a park that is sized to appropriately meet the needs of the developments.
The recommendation for this project will be discussed at the meeting on Monday.
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