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E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting: August 23, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Amber Fields Development – UMore
Property
AGENDA SECTION:
Unfinished Business
PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks & Recreation Director AGENDA NO.
6 a.
ATTACHMENTS: Location Map, Plat Map and Park
Location Map and Park Development
Plans
APPROVED BY: dls
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is recommending the Parks and Recreation Commission
support the development plans as submitted by the developer with the following conditions:
• The park development plans are supported as conceptual and further refinement is
anticipated.
• Park site G should be considered for a different use than shown in the detailed plans
provided by the developer
• The developer will submit a detailed cost estimate and project specifications for all
park projects that the City agrees to have the developer build to receive parks
dedication credit.
• Prior to the developer receiving parks dedication credit, t he Parks and Recreation
Department staff will review and approve any public parks plans and specifications
for amenities to be built that will be owned and maintained by the City.
• At a minimum, all public streets are to have a trail/sidewalk plan similar to other
developments.
ISSUE
The City of Rosemount has received plans for the Amber Fields Development which is located on a
portion of the UMore property south of County Road 42 and west of Akron Avenue. The entire site is
435.55 acres and they propose to build approximately 1,959 units of varying types across the property.
Staff has recently received detailed plans about the parks, trails and open space for the development.
Included in the packet is a map that identifies seven different recreation areas. They are identified as A – G
and vary in the sort of recreation opportunities being offered. The pages following the first map provides
details about each recreation area. Staff will review the map and the recreation opportunities being
proposed by the developer at the meeting on Monday.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending the Parks and Recreation Commission support the development plans as submitted
by the developer with the following conditions:
• The park development plans are supported as conceptual and further refinement is anticipated.
• Park site G should be considered for a different use than shown in the detailed plans provided by
the developer
• The developer will submit a detailed cost estimate and project specifications for all park projects
that the City agrees to have the developer build to receive parks dedication credit.
• Prior to the developer receiving parks dedication credit, the Parks and Recreation Department staff
will review and approve any public parks plans and specifications for amenities to be built that will
be owned and maintained by the City.
• At a minimum, all public streets are to have a trail/sidewalk plan similar to other developments.
Location Map
Preliminary Plat Map
Park Location Map
A
A. LANDING NODE
Program:
- Parking
- Picnic Pavilion and Vista
- Pedestrain Amenities
- Water Fountain
- Wayfinding Kiosk
- Seat Wall/Stone Slab Seats
- Rock Outcroppings
- Native Hillside Plantings
UMore Park at Amber FieldsUMore Park | Rosemount, MN - Western Overlook ShelterFRONT SECTION/ELEVATION (A-A')SIDE SECTION/ELEVATION (B-B')AA'BB'
B. NATURE PLAY
Program:
- Mounded Play Area
- Log and Boulder Play Area
- Seating and Picnic Tables
- Open Space
- Colorful Planting Borders
B
UMore Park at Amber FieldsUMore Park | Rosemount, MN - Nature Play AreaCHARACTER EXAMPLESLOG & BOULDER PLAY AREAEMBANKMENT SLIDECRAWL TUNNELTURF MOUNDS
C
C. ART NODE
Program:
- Tall highly visible sculpture/landmark
- Planting Color
UMore Park at Amber FieldsUMore Park | Rosemount, MN - Art Node / Sundial Garden CHARACTER EXAMPLESNATIVE FLOWER GARDENLARGE SCALE SUNDIAL
D. SCHOOL AGED PLAY
Program:
- School Aged Play Structure
- Swings
- Seating and Picnic Tables
- Colorful Planting Borders
D
UMore Park at Amber FieldsUMore Park | Rosemount, MN - School Aged Playground
E
E. BRIDGE
Program:
- Single or Multi Span
F
F. LANDING NODE
Program:
- Parking
- Natural Amphetheater
- Pedestrian and Bike Amenities
- Water Fountain
- Wayfinding Kiosk
- Bike Fixit Station
- Bike Racks
UMore Park at Amber FieldsUMore Park | Rosemount, MN - East Landing NodeCHARACTER EXAMPLESNATIVE FLOWER BORDERPICNIC SHELTERAMPHITHEATER
G. PLAY FIELDS
Program:
- Parking
- Active Play Fields
G
UMore Park at Amber FieldsUMore Park | Rosemount, MN - Active Play Fields