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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-09-10 Developer's AgreementTHIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this A day of St 2003, by and between the City of Oak Park Heights, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of Minnesota (the"City"), and The Shoppes of Oak Park Heights, LLC, (the 'Developer"). WITNESSETH; That: WHEREAS, the Developer has made application to the City Council for approval of a Planned Unit Development on land within the corporate limits of the City described as follows: (the "Subdivision"); and, WHEREAS, the City Council has on August 26, 2003, granted General PUD approval to a portion of the Subdivision described within Exhibit A, on the condition that the Developer enter into this Agreement stipulating the conditions for the installation of street, water, sewer and other public improvements as well as the development of on-site improvements hereinafter described, all in accordance with the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth; And CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT Outiot B Brackey Addition, according to the plat thereof, Washington County, except that part platted as Trunk Highway No. 36 per Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat No. 82-84 WHEREAS, THE City Council has granted concept PUD approval as the northern portion of the Subdivision described within Exhibit B and has allowed the grading of the entire Subdivision (Exhibits A and B) at this time including that as contained within Exhibit B subject to future General PUD approval and ordinance requirements before final Development on Exhibit B will be allowed to proceed. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises and conditions hereinafter contained, it is hereby agreed as follows: Designation of Improvements: Private site and Public improvements to be installed at Developer's expense by the Developer as hereinafter provided are hereinafter referred to as "Plan A Improvements. 1. PLAN A IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SHOPPES OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS. The Developer will construct at Developer's expense the following improvements under Plan A according to the following terms and conditions: 58os 4061 Ps" Us A. The Developer shall do all site grading, common greenway and open spaces, storm water storage ponds, surface drainage ways and all private driveways including sodding of boulevards, all in accordance with the approved grading, drainage and site plan. A grading plan with maximum two (2) foot contours, pad elevations, drainage provisions, erosion control provisions and cross sections, as necessary, shall be submitted to and approved by the City prior to commencement of any site grading. Any changes to the grading plan during construction shall be submitted to the City for approval. Each building site must conform to the grading plan approved by the Building Inspector of the City of Oak Park Heights prior to a building permit being issued. B. The Developer shall control soil erosion ensuring: 1. All development shall conform to the natural limitations presented by the topography and soil of the subdivision in order to create the best potential for preventing soil erosion. The Developer shall submit an erosion control plan, detailing all erosion control measures to be implemented during construction, said plan shall be approved by the City prior to the commencement of site grading or construction. 2. Erosion and siltation control measures shall be coordinated with the different stages of development. Appropriate control measures as required by the City Engineer shall be installed prior to development and as may be necessary to control erosion. 3. Land shall be developed in increments of workable size such that adequate erosion and siltation controls can be provided as construction progresses. The smallest practical area of land shall be exposed at any one period of time. 4. Where the topsoil is removed, sufficient arable soil shall be set aside for respreading over the developed area. The topsoil shall be restored to a depth of at least four (4) inches and shall be of a quality at least equal to the soil quality prior to development. 5. The Developer shall not locate its equipment within the rights-of- way of 58th Street North, Norell Avenue North or Krueger Lane as acquired by the City of Oak Park Heights adjacent to this development without the express written consent of the City Engineer. Developer shall not locate its equipment within the right of way of 60th Street North adjacent to this development without the express written consent of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, District 5 offices as located in Oakdale, Minnesota. C. The Developer shall place iron monuments at all lot and block corners and at all other angle points on boundary lines. Iron monuments shall be replaced after all street and lawn grading has been completed in order to preserve the lot markers. D. The Developer shall be responsible for maintaining the location of and protecting curb stops, water services and sewer services. Any service or curb stop damaged shall be repaired or replaced as specified by the City. The Developer shall make all necessary adjustments to the curb stops to bring them flush with the topsoil (after grading) or driveway surface. E. The Developer shall be required to provide landscaping and screening as determined by the City and as required by the ordinances of the City. Final landscaping plans have been submitted to the office of the City Planner and have been approved. F. The Developer shall be responsible for street maintenance, including curbs, boulevards, sod and street sweeping until the project is complete. All streets shall be maintained free of debris and soil until the subdivision is completed. Warning signs shall be placed when hazards develop in streets to prevent the public from traveling on same and directing attention to detours. The repair of any damage done to the streets or public utilities by Developer or any of its Contractors or Subcontractors, shall remain the financial responsibility of the Developer. G. The Developer furnished site lighting in accordance with the City Ordinance requirements pursuant to the plan which has been approved by the City Planner. The City may in the future install lighting around the perimeter of the site within the right of way and easement areas. The costs of construction of the lighting shall be assessed against the subject property (exhibits A and B). Developer hereby waives Notice of Improvement hearing; Notice of Assessment hearing and waives right of appeal thereon as otherwise provided in Minnesota Statutes 429.031, 429.061 and 429.0 81, respectively. H. The Developer shall dedicate and survey all drainage and storm water holding ponds as required by the Browns Creek Watershed District (hereinafter "BCWD ") and the City Engineer to be shown on the final plat (or in the alternative, to be conveyed by separate easement as set forth in this Agreement) including areas for lands contained in both exhibits A and B unless MnDOT approves, amongst other items, the BCWD's permit conditions, which allow for direct discharge into the MnDOT right of way ( "MnDOT Approval "). If the Developer obtains MnDOT Approval, the pond shall be private, and the Developer (i0 shall not be required to dedicate it to the City, and (ii) shall be responsible for pond dredging and cleaning as required by the BCWD /City. The Developer shall be responsible for storm sewer cleaning and holding pond dredging, as required, by the City prior to completion of the development. If MnDOT Approval is not obtained, the pond will be conveyed to the City and maintenance on the pond shall be assumed by the City following the certification by the City Engineer that the pond site has been constructed to BCWD approved specification. The BCWD is requiring Developer to dedicate storm water drainage areas and a site holding pond to serve Developer's project. If MnDOT Approval is not obtained, such areas shall be incorporated within the drainage easements depicted on the final plat or as may be described and conveyed within easements in Outlot A, and upon execution of this Development Agreement and the recording of the final plat the same shall be conveyed to the City of Oak Park Heights. The BCWD is also requiring Developer to make certain improvements to the Menard's Pond (a pond displayed as a storm water retention area/easement in the plat of Brackey Addition as recorded of record in the office of the Washington County Recorder.) The City hereby grants Developer and its Contractors and Subcontractors a license to enter the Menard's Pond to make the improvements required herein. All such improvements shall be subject to the supervision and direction of the City Engineer to assure that performance standards specified by Brown's Creek Watershed District are implemented. A copy of the requirements of the Brown's Creek Watershed District are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit C. J. The Developer shall be responsible for securing all necessary approvals, and permits from all appropriate federal, state, regional, watershed and local jurisdictions prior to the commencement of site grading .The Developer shall secure the appropriate MnDOT stormwater access permits for the access onto the MnDOT right of way for stormwater flows. K. Drainage and utility easements. 10 foot drainage and utility easements shall be provided along all lot lines on the Plat except the same shall be 15 feet along Krueger Lane. L. Wetland Designation. Any areas classified as wetlands shall be displayed upon the plat and those so specified by the City Engineer shall be dedicated to the public for that purpose. M. Tree Protection and Clearing: The Developer must have the City Arborist or a person under her designation providing on -site supervision and direction during the land clearing process. Prior to the clearing operation being initiated all clearing limits and trees to be protected shall be clearly marked. Tree protection fencing shall be installed and maintained until after grading is complete. All fencing shall be installed at least 20 feet distant from the trunks of large shade trees (deciduous) and around coniferous trees no closer than the drip line. Silt fencing may not be used as a substitute for tree protection fencing. Fencing shall be orange in color with steel posts at 6 -8 foot intervals. The City Arborist shall be contacted by Developer for an inspection after the fencing is installed and before grading commences. Tree replacement fees, if any, due the City pursuant to the City Tree Protection ordinance shall be paid within 10 days following the Arborist's certification of amounts due. 2. DESCRIPTION OF PLAN A IMPROVEMENTS ESTIMATED COST 1. Boulevard and Swale sod $ 8,700.00 2. Landscaping $110,400.00 3. Street signs $ 3,200.00 4. Street lights $ 9,000.00 5. On site ponding and $ 60,000.00 BCWD requirements 6. Menard's Pond BCWD requirements $ 7,500.00 7. Wal -Mart Pond Modifications $ 3,500.00 8. Erosion Control $ 12,000.00 7. Pond Protection & Restoration $ 2,500.00 9. Utility Protection & Repair $ 2,500.00 1 Subject to confirmation by the City Arborist 5 10. Street Protection & Repair $ 14,800.00 11. Street access to Norell Ave. No. $ 16,700.00 12. Sidewalks /Trails Norell(Krueger $ To Be Assessed TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST OF PLAN A IMPROVEMENTS: $250,800.00 ESTIMATED ENG INEERING, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE (20 %): $ 50,160.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST OF PLAN A IMPROVEMENTS: $300,960.00 SECURITY REQUIREMENT (25 %) $ 75,240.00 TOTAL PLAN A ESCROW $376,200.00 3. CONSTRUCTION OF PLAN A IMPROVEMENTS. "THE SHOPPES OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS" A. Construction. The construction, installation, materials and equipment shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the City. B. Inspection. All of the work shall be under and subject to the inspection and approval of the City and, where appropriate, any other governmental agency having jurisdiction. C. Easements. The Developers shall dedicate to the City, upon approval of the final plat, at no cost to the City, all permanent or temporary easements necessary for the construction and installation of the Plan A Improvements as determined by the City. All such easements required by the City shall be in writing, and in recordable form, containing such terms and conditions as the City shall determine. If within the platted area, all such easements shall be dedicated to the City and specifically described within the Plat. As it affects all easements located outside the platted area, the same shall be dedicated by separate easement conveyed to the City of Oak Park Heights prior to or contemporaneously with the execution of the Development Agreement. 6 The proposed stormwater pond to be located in the northwest corner of Outlot A shall be encumbered by an easement dedicating same to the City of Oak Park Heights, if required pursuant to Paragraph 1(H) herein. Following certification by the City Engineer that the same has been constructed to the standards required by the BCWD the city shall from that date assume and provide for future maintenance and control over the pond if MnDOT Approval is not obtained. If MnD oT Approval is obtained, the Developer shall provide for future maintenance and control over the pond and the City shall have no responsibility therefor. D. Faithful Performance of Construction Contracts. The Developer will fully and faithfully comply with all terms and conditions of any and all contracts entered into by the Developer for the installation and construction of all Plan A Improvements and hereby guarantees the workmanship and materials to the City for a period of one year following the City's final acceptance of the Plan A Improvements. Copies of all construction contracts providing for work within any public right of way, The Menard's Pond, The Walrnart Pond, or on City property shall be filed with the office of the City Administrator. A term of all such contracts shall be that the contractor's performance shall be subject to the supervision and direction of the City Engineer. Concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, Developer shall provide cash or a Letter of Credit to the City of Oak Park Heights in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, guaranteeing the performance by Developer of the construction of the Plan A Improvements in a timely and proper manner. If the Developer provides cash, the City shall refund the cash to the Developer upon delivery of the Letter of Credit required herein. Additionally, Developer guarantees and agrees that, should the City of Oak Park Heights need to apply a claim on said Letter of Credit in the event of default under this agreement, that Developer shall pay all attorney's fees and administrative expenses associated with said action. Security as provided under this section shall be proportionately released upon certification by the City Engineer that the Developer has satisfactorily completed the various performances due in constructing the Plan A Improvements. The letter of Credit term shall initially be for a period of one year but shall be renewed in an amount equal to the amount of unfinished Plan A Improvements, plus the Administrative and Security amounts set forth in Paragraph 2, for an additional year on demand of the City. 4. Developer Performance Requirements A. Connection Charges. All connection charges and fees shall be paid by Developer to the city upon execution of this Agreement. The City Engineer has computed the connection fee as prescribed by ordinance /resolution as to this subdivision. Connection fees are as follows: Subdivision: The Shoppes of Oak Park Heights Sanitary Sewer $ 64,155.00 Water $ 111,625.00 Storm Sewer $ 73,970.00 AUAR Fees $117,500.00 The City acknowledges that all connection fees for this subdivision (exhibits A and B) are included in the calculations for these connection fees. B. City Application and Processing Charges. Pursuant to the application filed by the Developer for this development all fees incurred by the City in processing this application shall be paid by the Developer /Applicant. C. Access to Norell Ave. North. As part of the Plan A improvements the Developer shall construct over City owned land a sign and driveway access to Norell Ave North. The location, dimension and detail of the sign shall be subject to the approval of the City Planner and City Engineer. The area over which such driveway and sign shall be constructed/located is described in Exhibit D annexed hereto and incorporated by reference herein ( "Driveway"). The location of the sign may be on either side of the access, as requested by the Developer and as approved by the City Engineer ( "Sign "). The specifications for and construction of the Driveway shall be subject to the supervision and approval of the City Engineer. The Developer shall be responsible for the upkeep, maintenance repair, andlor replacement of the Driveway and Sign. The Developer its, heirs and assigns shall indemnify and hold harmless the City from any and all loss, injury, damages, or claims of personal injury or property damage resulting from its construction, design, maintenance or repair of the Driveway andlor Sign. 2 The overall gross area of the development is 24.457 acres (including Outlot A). After subtracting the non- developable areas and stormwater ponds totaling 0.959 acres the net developable land remaining is 23.50 acres. Calculation of the connection fees was based on the net developable acreage. A credit of $67,500.00 was applied to reduce the overall stormwater connection charge due to the on -site stormwater retention pond and outlet structure and storm sewer connection to Krueger Lane and for modifications to the Menard's Pond outlet Structure and outflow channel as required by the BCWD. 8 The City does not grant to the Developer any property right over its land for this driveway or sign but allows same by non - exclusive permissive license. The City reserves the right to change, alter, relocate, remove, block or barricade the sign or access to the extent it determines that public traffic flow and circulation are improved thereby. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City will not take any such action unless 90 days written notice has been provided to the Developer granting Developer an opportunity to meet with City Staff and review reasons precipitating any such action and alternatives that may exist. Additionally both parties recognize that future MNDOT reconstruction of the Nore111washington- Highway 36 intersection may render this access unnecessary or undesirable and result in its removal by the City or MNDOT. The City also grants the Developer and its successors and assigns the option to purchase a permanent easement for the Driveway and Sign ("Easement"). The Developer, or its successors or assigns, may exercise the option with written notice to the City. Following written notice, the City, pursuant to its standard operating procedures to determine value (procurement of an appraisal) shall notify Developer, or its successors and assigns, of the cost of the Easement ( "Easement Purchase Price "). If the Developer, or its successors and assigns, agrees to the Easement Purchase Price, the Easement Purchase Price shall be paid to the City in return for the delivery of a recordable Basement, in form reasonably agreed to by the parties. If Developer declines to agree to the Easement Purchase Price, the option lapses and terminates. This option opportunity shall only be effective for a period of 5 years from the date hereof. If not exercised within that time period, it lapses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, should the subject property be acquired by the Minnesota Department of Transportation before the option is exercised, this option lapses and Developer shall take or have no compensable rights as a result of the taking or acquisition. D. Pedestrian Access and Walkway/Trails. The Developer agrees to facilitate pedestrian access to its site. (i) A trail shall be placed along Norell Avenue and into Developer's property from 58 to 60 Street North with a marked crosswalk over 58 Street. The applicant shall comply with the Parks Commission and City staff in the placement of the sidewalk. An easement shall be conveyed to the City for a trail /sidewalk along Norell Avenue by the applicant. The City Engineer shall determine the required easement area that will be subject to the easement conveyed to the City by Developer without charge to the City. The sidewalk shall be constructed at the applicant's expense and subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. (ii) An easement shall be dedicated to the City for a trail/sidewalk along Krueger Lane by the applicant. The City Engineer shall determine the required easement area that will be indicated on the final plat. The City shall undertake to build the sidewalk at a future date. The costs of construction of the sidewalk in (i) and (ii) above shall be assessed against the subject property (exhibits A and B). Developer hereby waives Notice of Improvement hearing; Notice of Assessment hearing and waives right of appeal thereon as otherwise provided in Minnesota Statutes 429.031, 429.061 and 429.081, respectively. E. Site Requirements: (1) The six handicap stalls displayed in site plans to be along the east /west drive aisle directly north of the building shall be relocated to the interior of the parking lot. (2) A snow storage plan shall be submitted for City staff review and approval. (3) The utility plan is subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. No connections to city water and sanitary sewer service shall be made except under the supervision and approval of the City Engineer or Director of Public Works for the City. (4) The applicant has provided color building elevations and building material samples for Planning Commission and City Council review and the same have been approved. (5) The grading and placement of a retaining wall adjacent to the transmission line towers shall be subject to written approval of Xcel Energy. (6) The truck access to 58 Street shall be removed on the site plan. The applicant shall submit a revised site plan indicating the change subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. (7) Seasonal planters be provided directly north of the four retail stores within the sidewalk area. (8) A landscape planter containing decorative shrubbery and /or flower materials be provided at the base of the proposed freestanding sign. (9) The landscape plan be subject to review and approval by the City Arborist. 10 (10) Trash handling locations shall be indicated on the site plan. Trash receptacles shall be located within enclosures and not be visible to surrounding public streets subject to review and approval of City staff. (11) Outside storage on the property (including trailers) shall be prohibited. (12) All wall signs not exceed 15 percent of the area of an applicable facade or 300 square feet in size. (13) The proposed freestanding sign be reduced in size from 150 to 100 square feet. (14) The City finds the percentage of glass illustrated upon the proposed building elevations (approximately 9 percent) to be acceptable. (15) The future Kohl's expansion of 19,200 square feet is found to be acceptable with this approval. The expansion plans shall be submitted to City staff for review and approval subject to compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and this general plan approval. (16) To accommodate traffic concerns expressed within the City Engineering report of August 26, 2003 the Developer shall develop the site with signing and other practical methods in a manner to encourage motorists exiting onto Krueger Lane to head south to 58th Street and then to Norell Ave or to use Norell Ave exit directly from the site and avoid traveling to the 60th Street and Norell intersection via going south on Krueger Lane. (17) A retaining wall up to 17 feet in height is proposed in the vicinity of the northwest comer of the city water tower easement. Detailed structural calculations shall be submitted to the city for review and approval prior to construction of the retaining wall. 5. General Provisions A. Binding Effect. The terms and provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto and shall be binding upon all future owners of all or any part of the Subdivision and shall be deemed covenants running with the land. References herein to Developer, if there be more than one, shall mean each and all of them. The Agreement, at the option of the City, shall be placed on record so as to give notice hereof to subsequent purchasers and encumbrances of all or any part of the Subdivision and all recording fees, if any, shall be paid by the Developer. B. Final Plat Approval. The City has given final approval to the PUD/plat of the Subdivision (THE SHOPPES OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS) upon execution and delivery of this Agreement and of all required documents and security, subject to compliance with the Ordinances of the City and terms and provisions hereof, permits may be issued by the City. C. Se.tember 13 1995 Bracke - Oak Park He% is Development A: eement. The lands describes in exhibits A and B were previously subject to the provisions of an unrecorded Development Agreement between the City of Oak Park Heights and Robert L. and Janet M. Brackey. The terms and provisions hereof extinguish the provisions of the former Development Agreement affecting these properties (exhibits A and B) substituting the provisions hereof in its place. D. P.U.D. Permit. The City of Oak Park Heights shall file a Planned Unit Development Permit for the areas provided in Exhibit A in the office of the County Recorder. Providing that the Developer has fully performed is not in default under the terms of the Development Agreement, the City shall provide appropriate releases to the financial performances of Plan A improvements. E. Establishment of Construction Schedules. The City Engineer shall have the right to review and approve construction schedules for Plan A improvements and will consult with Developer prior to establishing same. F. Zoning. THE SHOPPES OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS Addition has been designated a zoning classification of B -2 by the City Council. All future use and development shall comply with the applicable provisions of the relevant zoning ordinance of the City of Oak Park Heights relating thereto 12 G. Street Grades. The grades of all streets shall not exceed 8% and the minimum grade shall not be less than .5 %. H. Phase I Development. Developer's Development is approved for Phase I of the project. This phase includes the construction of the Kohl's building anchoring retail shops illustrated on the approved site plans affecting land described in Exhibit A. A future retail addition is indicated on the concept plan to the north (exhibit B) of the first development is planned. Future expansion will require the processing of a PUD Amendment and site plan review at such time as an application is made for that extension. Landscaping. A final landscaping plan shall be developed and submitted to the City Planner by Developer. In addition the following modifications to the landscape plan shall be implemented subject to final modifications by the City Planner: 1. The street trees for the entry drive shall be subject to the approval of the City Forester. The planting details depicted within the landscape plan shall implement a lowest branching height to provide a uniform appearance and to allow clearance for pedestrians, all in a manner to be designated and approved by the City Arborist. 3. Sodding and Seeding are discussed in the planting notes but not defined in the illustration plans. The areas of sodding and seeding shall be identified in a final plan to be submitted and approved by the City Arborist. J. Counterparts. This Lease may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures on this Agreement delivered by facsimile or telecopier shall be considered original signatures for purposes of effectiveness of this Lease. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Developer have caused this Agreement to be duly executed on the date and year first above written. In the presence of: In the presence of: CITY By By 14 David B May gir ay M. Scott President Johnson inistrator PPES OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ss. COUNTY OF W S -( I 1) On this 1(YH'\ da of e ernb ' , 2 003, before me a Notary Public, within and for day � said County personally appeared bavid Beaudet and Eric Johnson known, being each by me duly sworn did say that they are respectively the Mayor and the Administrator of the City of Oak Park Heights, the municipal corporation named in the foregoing instrument; and that the seal affixed to said instrument is the corporate seal of said corporation, and that said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of said municipal corporation by authority of its City Council and said Mayor and Administrator acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of said municipal corporation. STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF tAlk W JUCIT()Aj On this - i h day of fi em be r , 2003, before me a Notary Public, within and for said County personally appeared Say M. Scott, to me personally known, being duly sworn did say Y PP � P Y � g Y Y that he is the President of The Shoppes of Oak Park Heights, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company named in the foregoing instrument; and said President acknowledged said instrument to be the free act.and deed of said limited liability company. JULIE R. JOHNSON NOTARY PUBLIC -- MINNESOTA WASHINGTON COUNTY wjvvvvwvWWvVwvvw My Comm. Expires Jan. 31, 2005 Mark J. Vierling Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling, P.L.L.P. 1835 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 (612) 439 -2878 23549-001-Developer's Agr Final 9-9-03 JULIE R. JOHNSON NOTARY PUBLIC MINNESOTA WASHINGTON COUNTY My Comm. Expires Jan. 31, 2005 ss. FOLLOW NG :NEGOTIATION WITH DEVELOPER'S COUNSEL THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: 15 bt,097,- Notary Pub -lc EXHIBIT A KOHL'S SITE RECEIVEING GENERAL PUD APPROVAL ON AUGUST 26, 2003 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, The Shoppes of Oak Park Heights 16 : ** ,r17' "1X1111111! EFT Sihoppv,s iG '1 Ifl s 1:R11)11 P r i2 hts 1 1( MEMORAIN DUM Date: September 3, 2003 To: North American Properties Karen Kill, BCWD Administrator From: Ryan Fleming, Cecilio Olivier, P.B. and Camilla Correll Re: Permit No. 03-04 -- The Shoppes of Oak Park Heights, Oak Park Heights, MN The following review of the above mentioned project located within the legal jurisdiction of the Brown's Creek Watershed District (BCWD) was conducted to determine compliance with the BCWD rules pursuant to the Board's permit issuance determination for this project. GENERAL COMMENTS The Oak Park Heights Retail Site is located at the northeast comer of the 5 8th Street and Krueger Lane intersection, to the east of the existing Menards Store. Phase I of the development entails the building of a Kohl's department store on the southern 18.4 acres of the site with four attached retail buildings and a surrounding parking lot. Phase 11 of the project will develop the northern 6.1 acres of the site into a commercial shopping area with four proposed buildings and an additional parking lot surrounding them. Grading and building construction for both Phase I and Phase II of this project will be performed simultaneously. Stormwater runoff from both phases of the development is to be directed to an on -site pond in the northwest corner of the development. Runoff will then be directed to the Menards Pond regional facility via the storm sewer system under 60th Street North. Rule 2.0— STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Rate Cont, roi According to BCWD rule 2.4.1, part (a), it must be shown that the proposed development site will not increase peak stormwater flow for the 1.5, 10, and 100 -year, 24 -hour storm events. Review of Submitted Model: A detailed review of the Hydraflow Hydrology and Hydraulics model submitted by Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in August of 2003 was performed for existing and proposed conditions at the site. The following modifications were incorporated to meet BCWD modeling criteria: 19 24 -hr Storm Event Peak Runoff Discharge for Existing Shoppes Site [cfs] Peak Discharge from proposed Shoppes Pond [cfs] 1.5 -year 2.6 9.8 10 -year 11.1 23.9 100 -year 27.1 34.9 ■ Time of concentration for existing conditions changed from 37.1 minutes to 45.7 minutes (HydroCAD Lag method) to be more representative of existing paths for flow given the average slope and hydraulic length values for the site. Time of concentration for post - development conditions changed from 30 minutes to 20 minutes to more accurately represent the overland and pipe flow delivery of the developed site. • Existing conditions CN ha been changed from 69 to 61 since the underlying soils have an average hydraulic classification of B to B+ and the site cover is greater than 75% well maintained grass. Proposed conditions CN has been changed from 90 to 94 in view of the fact that greater than 80% of the site will be impervious and the remaining pervious cover will have been graded and compacted during construction. The BCWD XP -SWMM modeled results for the existing conditions scenario, with the corrected input parameters, are provided in the following table: Table 1. Results for existing and proposed conditions. Conclusion: The proposed pond size and outlet configuration does not meet the District's rate control rule. Proposed options to meet the District rate control rule: There were a number of designs, outlet configurations and improvement combinations that were modeled to achieve compliance with the BCWD rate control rule. The following options summarize that effort: Option 1 (Local Compliance): Modify The Shoppes of Oak Park Heights pond size and outlet such that the peak flow rates for the 1.5 -, 10 -, and 100 -year events are at or below the pre - developed condition rates (Table 1). To achieve local compliance the following changes are necessary: Reduce the size of the outlet pipe /orifice to an 8 -inch PVC and raise the overflow top to 925.5. Replace the existing 24 -inch outlet pipe with a 21 -inch RCP. These improvements 20 Event Shoppes of OPH Pond Menards Pond Peak Discharge [cfs] HWL [ft] Pre - development peak Discharge [cfs] Current Peak D [cfs] Option 1 Peak Discharge [cfs] HWL [ft] 1.5 -yr Event 2.7 924.05 5.0 15.4 21.0 918.75 10 -yr Event 4.4 925.61 13.7 23.6 25.4 920.13 100 -yr Event 25.5 926.39 24.2 28.4 30.4 922.30 will significantly reduce the peak discharge rates for all storm events while utilizing the capacity of the 21 -inch pipe for large events. • Enlarge the pond by —30% in area such that the area of the 927.5 contour is 1.2 acres while keeping the proposed side- slope. Table 2 below shows that these modifications will reduce the peak discharge rate to within an acceptable margin of the pre - development rates. Option 2 (Regional Compliance): Modify The Shoppes of Oak Park Heights Pond outlet configuration only (no increase in pond size), and modify the existing outlet structure on the Menards Pond. • Reduce the proposed Shoppes Pond outlet pipe from a 15 -inch RCP to a 12 -inch RCP, reduce the primary outlet pipe from a 24 -inch RCP to a 21 -inch RCP, and raise the overflow top to 925.5. ▪ Modify the existing Menards Pond outlet by installing a 12 -inch orifice /pipe at the 917.0 foot elevation and placing an overflow drop outlet at the 923.5 foot elevation. Results of modeling this scenario are displayed in Table 3. Table 2. XP -SWMM modeled peak discharge and IIWL for The Shoppes of Oak Park Heights Pond and the Menards Pond with the following modifications: Enlarge proposed pond by -30%, reduce outlet to an 8-inch PVC pipe, reduce primary outlet to a 21 -inch RCP, and raise the overflow to an elevation of 925.5. Table 3. XPWSWMM modeled peak discharge and HWL for The Shoppes of Oak Park Heights Pond and the Menards Pond with the following modifications: Reduce outlet to a l2 inch RCP, reduce primary outlet to a 2l -inch RCP, raise overflow to 925.5, and modify Menards Pond outlet. Event . Shoppes of °PH Pond Menards Pond 21 1.5 -yr Event 10 -yr Event 100 -yr Event 6.4 14.9 27.8 924.50 925.93 927.28 5.0 13.7 24.2 15.4 23.6 28.4 7.1 10.0 26.7 920.38 922.69 924.23 Peak Discharge [cfs] HWL [ft] Conditions for Stormwater Management: Pre - development Peak Discharge [cfs] ■ Implement one of the 2 options mentioned above. Current Peak Discharge [cfs] Option 2 Peak Discharge [cfs] ■ Provide the District with final plans of proposed pond design and modified outlet structures. 22 HWL [ft] ■ If the existing channel outflow in the center of the wetland in Menard's Pond is to be used to convey the water to a reduced size outlet structure, the channel must be excavated as part of the outlet construction and kept clear of debris. Additional Recommendations for Enhancement of the Stormwater Management Facilities: It is strongly recommended that The Shoppes Pond remain unlined and the soils non - compacted in order to exploit their natural infiltration capacity. If this recommendation is followed, a note should be included on the plan set stating these items. If this recommendation is implemented, the District will not require that the pond bottom be managed as an infiltration basin with ongoing maintenance. ■ The planting scheme for the pond should utilize deep rooted, native vegetation in order to enhance the infiltration capacity of the underlying soils. ■ A skimmer structure at the opening of the outlet pipe is recommended to reduce the chance of clogging with debris. Volume Control According to BCWD rule 2.4.1, part (b), it must be shown that the proposed site will not increase stormwater volumes generated from a 1.5- -year, 24 -hour event, excepting that from 5% impervious cover. ■ The District's volume control rule does not apply as a result of the cooperative agreement between the City of Oak Park Heights and the City of Stillwater. Pollutant Loading According to the BCWD rule 2.4.1, part (c), the proposed development must not result in an increase in total loads of suspended solids, total nitrogen, or heavy metals, or exceed the total phosphorus concentration indicated in Appendix 2.2, BCWD rules, for the site receiving water. The proposed pond does not provide dead storage for the improvement of water quality discharged off of the site. • Previous modeling for the subwatershed contributing flow to the downstream Menards Pond included a P8 Model to determine pollutant loading to Long Lake. The results of this modeling concluded that the discharge to from this subwatershed would still meet the Watershed District's water quality rule (220 ppb phosphorous concentration) following ultimate development. It should be noted that the actual load of phosphorus "(in terms of pounds per year) being delivered from this area would more than double. This is due, in large part, to the increase in volume of runoff associated with the future development of the drainage area. Results from the P8 Model follow in Table 4. Table 4. Menard's Pond P8 Model Results Lake/Wetland Bounce — According to the BCWD rule 2.4.1, part (d), the proposed development must not increase the bounce or duration of inundation for the 1.5, 10, or 100 -year 24 hour storm event in accordance with the limit specified in Appendix 2.3 of the BCWD rules. The peak flow rates being discharged to Long Lake from The Shoppes of Oak Park Heights site will have minimum impacts on the bounce and duration of inundation in Long Lake. The proposed modifications of the Menards Pond outlet (option 2) will reduce the bounce in Long Lake by approximately 0.15 ft, an appreciable amount for such a flood sensitive resource. Rule 3.0— EROSION CONTROL According to BCWD rule 3.2, all developers undertaking in land altering activities involving the movement of more than 50 cu. yd. or remove vegetation on more than 5,000 sq. ft. shall submit an erosion control plan and secure an erosion control from the District. Silt fences, rock construction entrances, inlet protection, and temporary seeding of disturbed areas are noted on the erosion control plan for the retail site. 23 Phosphorus Load Phosphorus Concentration lbs/year (ppb) Existing Conditions 29.3 130 Fully Developed Conditions 62.0 151 Pollutant Loading According to the BCWD rule 2.4.1, part (c), the proposed development must not result in an increase in total loads of suspended solids, total nitrogen, or heavy metals, or exceed the total phosphorus concentration indicated in Appendix 2.2, BCWD rules, for the site receiving water. The proposed pond does not provide dead storage for the improvement of water quality discharged off of the site. • Previous modeling for the subwatershed contributing flow to the downstream Menards Pond included a P8 Model to determine pollutant loading to Long Lake. The results of this modeling concluded that the discharge to from this subwatershed would still meet the Watershed District's water quality rule (220 ppb phosphorous concentration) following ultimate development. It should be noted that the actual load of phosphorus "(in terms of pounds per year) being delivered from this area would more than double. This is due, in large part, to the increase in volume of runoff associated with the future development of the drainage area. Results from the P8 Model follow in Table 4. Table 4. Menard's Pond P8 Model Results Lake/Wetland Bounce — According to the BCWD rule 2.4.1, part (d), the proposed development must not increase the bounce or duration of inundation for the 1.5, 10, or 100 -year 24 hour storm event in accordance with the limit specified in Appendix 2.3 of the BCWD rules. The peak flow rates being discharged to Long Lake from The Shoppes of Oak Park Heights site will have minimum impacts on the bounce and duration of inundation in Long Lake. The proposed modifications of the Menards Pond outlet (option 2) will reduce the bounce in Long Lake by approximately 0.15 ft, an appreciable amount for such a flood sensitive resource. Rule 3.0— EROSION CONTROL According to BCWD rule 3.2, all developers undertaking in land altering activities involving the movement of more than 50 cu. yd. or remove vegetation on more than 5,000 sq. ft. shall submit an erosion control plan and secure an erosion control from the District. Silt fences, rock construction entrances, inlet protection, and temporary seeding of disturbed areas are noted on the erosion control plan for the retail site. 23 Conditions for Erosion Control: IN Provide an acceptable seeding plan for those portions of the site that will require re- vegetation. Additional Recommendations for Enhancement of Erosion Control: ® A native vegetation mix, such as those outlined in MN/DOT Standard Specifications for Construction 2000 Section No. 3876: mixture No. 25B, which will enhance the infiltration capacity of the pond is recommended. ■ It is recommended that all areas requiring re- vegetation be seeded with a native mixture such as those outlined in MN/DOT Standard Specifications for Construction 2000 Section No. 3876: mixture No 20B. Aside from the ecological advantages of native plantings, they promote infiltration in upland areas and are very well suited for the climate in the area, therefore requiring less maintenance than non - native species. Rule 4.0 —LAKE, STREAM, AND WETLAND BUFFER REQUIREMENTS Buffer zone widths are dictated by the presence of a stream or tributary of Brown's Creek and by the quality of lakes or wetlands on the development site. ■ This rule requirement does not apply to the proposed project. Rule 5.0-- SHORELINE AND STREAMBANK ALTERATIONS According to BCWD rule 5.0, No person shall construct or install a shoreline or streambank improvement below the ordinary high water mark of a waterbody, without first obtaining a District permit. ■ This rule requirement does not apply to the proposed project. Rule 6.0— WATERCOURSE AND BASIN CROSSINGS Placement of roads, highways and utilities in the bed of any waterbody in the District requires a District permit. a There are no watercourse or basin crossings proposed. Rule 7.0— FLOODPLAIN AND DRAINAGE ALTERATIONS According to BCWD rule 7.3.1 all new residential buildings shall be constructed such that the lowest basement floor elevations are at a minimum of two feet above the 100 -year high water 24 elevation. The lowest grade elevation in contact with the structure can be used instead of the lowest floor only for a perched water basin, which must be demonstrated by the criteria listed under rule 7.3.1. ® The lowest first floor elevation in the area surrounding the Menards Pond is proposed to be 930.0 (Restaurant location in the northwest corner of the site), which is higher than the two-foot allowance above the 100 -year high water elevation modeled to be 927.3. Rule 8.0 —FEES Fees for this project as outlined below: 1. Grading or Alteration (Rules 2.0 -7.0) Activities /Grading 20 or more acres a TOTAL FEES Rule 9.0— SURETIES Sureties for this project are as outlined below: Restoration activities Stormwater Mgt Facilities $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $49,000.00 *$427,275.00 ▪ TOTAL SURETIES *$476,275.00 *No Stormwater Mgt Facilities surety is necessary ifapplicant can demonstrate that the municipality has received equal or greater performance surety amount from applicant. RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF THE PERMIT: Summary of the remaining tasks necessary to bring the project into compliance with the BCWD Rule is as outlined below: • Implement one of the two options mentioned in the Rate Control section of Rule 2.0. ® Clean and stabilize the channel upstream of the outlet for Menard's Pond such that it is clear of sediment and debris if the outlet on the Menards Pond is restricted in size. ® Provide the District with an acceptable seeding plan for those portions of the site that will require re- vegetation as well as plans of proposed outlet /pond design. 25 • Provide a maintenance declaration for the pond on the development site as well as for the Menards Pond if Option 2 is implemented. ■ Submit final plans consistent with the terms of this permit. II Submit certified Record Drawings once the stormwater facility construction is complete. • Payment of fees and provision of sureties. 26 Materials /Documents Date Revised Application form May 16, 2003 The Shoppes of Oak Park Heights grading plan Jul 25, 2003 August 21, 2003 PERMIT NO. 03 -04 The Shoppes of Oak Park Heights Property Owner: Address: City /Zip: Project Location: heights, MN Affected Rules: Materials Submitted: BROWN'S CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT 1380 West Frontage Road, Hwy 36, Stillwater, MN 55082 Tel: 651 - 275 -1136 ext. 26 Fax: 651-2754254 BROWN S CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT North American Properties, Inc. 300 Prairie Center Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 South of State Highway 36, east of Krueger Lane, Oak Park Stormwater Management (Rule 2.0) Grading and Erosion Control (Rule 3.0) Floodplain and Drainage Alterations (Rule 7.0) Fees (Rule 8.0) Sureties (Rule 9.0) Work Authorized: Permission is granted to do the work described in the documents referenced in Table 1 and consistent with those documents as amended by the terms of this permit. In the event of inconsistencies, the terms of this permit shall prevail, followed by the more recent document. Any ambiguity shall be resolved in the manner that best furthers the water resource goals and purposes of Minnesota Statutes Chapters 1033 and 103D Table 1 27 Date: Telephone: Fax: September 2, 2003 952-829-7448 952-974-9300 General Conditions: 1. This permit is a determination that the proposed activity, if conducted in accordance with the conditions herein, shall comply with the rules and requirements of the BCWD. It does not constitute a finding that the activity complies with the requirements of any other local, state or federal agency, nor does it convey any property or other right to the applicant in the permitted activity or the land on which it is to occur. The applicant is responsible for complying with the requirements of all agencies other than the BCWD, and for ensuring that it holds all property and other rights as are necessary to carry out the permitted activity. 2. This permit shall expire one year from the date of issuance unless renewed in accordance with Section 1.0 of the BCWD Rules. No work subject to the terms of the permit may be conducted after permit expiration. The permit may be transferred only in accordance with Section 1.0. 3. The Owner shall grant access to the site at all reasonable times before, during and after construction to authorized representatives of the BCWD for inspection of the activities authorized hereunder and compliance with the requirements of this permit, the BCWD Rules and the statutes relevant thereto. This right of access shall be in addition to the access authority of the BCWD under existing law. 4. By issuing this permit, the BCWD does not direct the activity authorized herein or warrant the soundness of the applicant's design or methods in any respect. The BCWD waives no immunity or protection applicable to itself, an officer, an agent or an employee pursuant to this approval. 5. The address of the applicant as indicated on the permit application shall be the address for any mailing or notice by the BCWD in administering this permit. 6. Before commencing any activity covered by this permit, the permittee shall sign the permit, indicating familiarity with its terms; transmit the signed copy to the BCWD by delivery, mail or fax; and confirm BCWD receipt thereof and payment of all fees and sureties due in accordance with section 8. Special Conditions: 1. Permit to be issued upon meeting the conditions regarding fees and sureties, provision of final plans and maintenance declarations as set forth in the Recommended Conditions of the Permit in the memo to the BCWD Board of Managers, dated 9-03-2003, on The Shoppes of Oak Park Heights by Ryan Fleming, EOR. Said memo is attached herein and incorporated into the permit. 28 Approved by District Administrator Date: hereby state that T am the owner of the property on which the work authorized by this permit is to occur, or am the authorized agent of said owner, and that I have read and understand the terms of the permit and the permittee's responsibilities hereunder. [Signature] Date: [Print name, title and organization] September 9, 2003 Steve Johnson North American Properties, Inc. 300 Prairie Center Drive Eden Prairie MN 55344 Dear Mr. Johnson; BROWN'S CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT 1380 W Frontage Rd, Highway 36, Stillwater, MN 55082 Tel: 651 -275 -1136 ext 26 Fax: 651-275-1254 RE: BCWD Permit #03-04—Th Sho es o f [ya Park Heights At the September 8, 2003, Brown's Creek Watershed District (BCWD) Board meeting, an approval to the BCWD Rules was granted with conditions. The rate control did not meet the BCWD Rules as submitted. Two options were determined to bring the project into compliance. option 2, Regional Compliance, was discussed and selected by the project engineer at the September 8, 2003 meeting. Based upon our engineers recommendations, it appears 29 that before the permit can become effective, we must receive the fol lowing i terns 1. Submit final plans consistent with the terms of this permit, including updated plans showing the Option 2 (as described in 9 -03 -03 review memo to the Board) rate control elements. 2. Provide the District with an acceptable seeding plan for those portions of the site that will require re-vegetation as well as plans of proposed outlet /pond design. 3. Execution and recording of declaration for stormwater facilities maintenance with proof of recordation for both the onsite pond and the Menard's pond. Attached are forms for the Declaration. 4. In accordance with Section 8.0 of the BCWD Rules and the Permit Fee Schedule adopted May 2003, when a project is approved by the BCWD Board, the permit fee deposit must be replenished to the deposit amount by the applicant before the permit will be issued to cover actual costs incurred to monitor compliance and address non - compliance with the BCWD Rules. An costs incurred b the BC'WD reater th the permit fee deposit balance will be billed to the applicant. Any unused portion of the deposit balance will be returned to the applicant when the Board determines that the work has been completed under the permit. The current balance owed to BCWD (as of invoices submitted to the District 8-- 11 -03) is $1,092.56. To replenish the deposit amount, a cash deposit of $3,092.56 must be submitted to the District. 5. In accordance with Section 9.0 of the BCWD Rules, you are required to submit and file with the BCWD, in a form approved by staff, a surety in the amount of $143,000. However, if proof of a letter of credit to the City of Oak Park Heights in an amount exceeded $94,000 is submitted to BCWD, you will be required to submit a letter of credit to the District in the amount of $49,000 for the restoration activities surety only. Attached are forms for the Performance Bond and Letter of Credit, each of which is an acceptable surety for a permittee under section 9.0. Other forms of surety (such as a cash escrow) may be acceptable but would need to be approved by the District. 6. You must sign and return the enclosed permit. After we receive the signed permit, we will return a fully executed copy to you for your records. 30 Once the permit has been issued, the following items are also necessary for compliance with the BCWD Rules: ® Clean and stabilize the channel upstream of the outlet for Menard's Pond such that it is clear of sediment and debris. ® Submit certified Record Drawings once the stormwater facility construction is complete. Please review the terms of the permit and contact me with any questions you may have at 651 - 275 --1136 ext 26. Thank you. Sincerely, Karen Kill BCWD Administrator Cc: Board of Managers Chuck Holtman, Smith Parker, P.L.L.P Ryan Flemming, EOR, Inc. Daniel Parks, P.E., Westwood w /enc. Eric Johnson, City of Oak Park Heights Mark Vierling, Legal Counsel for City of Oak Park Heights 31 Easement Area = 5,218 sq. ft. EXHIBIT D ACCESS DESCRIPTION TO NORELL AVE NORTH An area over and across that part of Outlot A, WAL -MART ADDITION, Washington County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the south corner of said Outlot A; thence North 1 degrees 52 minutes 03 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the West line of said Outlot A a distance of 121.94 feet to the actual point of beginning; thence continuing North 1 degrees 52 minutes 03 seconds West along the West line of said Outlot A a distance of 50.04 feet; thence South 89 degrees 33 minutes 51 seconds East a distance of 24.07 feet; thence easterly 77.96 feet along a tangential curve concave to the southwest having a radius of 100.00 feet and a central angle of 44 degrees 40 minutes 04 seconds; thence South 44 degrees 53 minutes 48 seconds East a distance of 15.58 feet more or less to the East line of said Outlot A; thence southwesterly along the East line of said Outlot A a distance of 60.06 feet on a non - tangential curve concave to the southeast having a radius of 380.00 feet, a central angle of 9 degrees 03 minutes 22 seconds having a chord which bears South 45 degrees 09 minutes 54 seconds West; thence North 44 degrees 53 minutes 48 seconds West and not tangent to said curve a distance of 25.63 feet; thence westerly 38.98 feet along a tangential curve concave to the southwest having a radius of 50.00 feet and a central angle of 44 degrees 40 minutes 04 seconds; thence North 89 degrees 33 minutes 51 seconds West tangent to said curve a distance of 7.83 feet more or less to the point of beginning. 32